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No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.

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Getting the Most from Your Camera ........................................ iii About This Manual ....................................................................... iv The Reference Manual .................................................................. v For Your Safety..............................................................................vi Notices............................................................................................ ix

Introduction 1

Package Contents..........................................................................1 Parts of the Camera.......................................................................2 First Steps......................................................................................10

Taking and Viewing Photographs 17

Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) .........................17 Viewing Photographs .........................................................................20 Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................22 Live Image Control...............................................................................24

Choosing a Creative Mode.........................................................26 Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation.....27 Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes ...........................................29 The Creative Palette ............................................................................34 HDR ...........................................................................................................35 Selective Color.......................................................................................36 Cross Process .........................................................................................37

Recording and Viewing Movies 38

Recording Movies........................................................................38 Taking Photographs During Movie Recording..........................43 Viewing Movies.....................................................................................44 Deleting Movies....................................................................................45

Table of Contents

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Other Shooting Modes 47

u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) ...............47 Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection)............................ 47 Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo

Selector).............................................................................................. 51 z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion

Snapshot Mode).....................................................................56 Viewing Motion Snapshots .............................................................. 60 Deleting Motion Snapshots ............................................................. 60

More on Photography 61

Continuous Mode........................................................................61 Self-Timer Modes ........................................................................63 The Built-in Flash......................................................................... 65

Auto Pop-up Modes............................................................................ 65 Manual Pop-up Modes ...................................................................... 67

Menu Options 71

Playback Menu Options.............................................................71 Shooting Menu Options.............................................................72 Movie Menu Options ..................................................................73 Image Processing Menu Options ............................................. 74 Setup Menu Options................................................................... 75

Connecting to a Computer 76

Installing the Supplied Software.............................................. 76 System Requirements ........................................................................ 77

Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer........................79 Transferring Pictures .......................................................................... 79 Viewing Pictures................................................................................... 81

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Technical Notes 82

Optional Accessories ..................................................................82 Approved Memory Cards ..................................................................83

Storage and Cleaning .................................................................84 Storage.....................................................................................................84 Cleaning...................................................................................................84

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ........................85 Troubleshooting..........................................................................89

Battery/Display......................................................................................89 Shooting (All Modes) ..........................................................................90 Movies ......................................................................................................90 Playback...................................................................................................91 Miscellaneous........................................................................................91

Error Messages.............................................................................92 Specifications ...............................................................................94

Nikon 1 S2 Digital Camera ................................................................94 Battery Life........................................................................................... 102

Index ........................................................................................... 103 Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty ............ 106

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Getting the Most from Your Camera

Take photos with the shutter-release button. See page 6 for more informa- tion.

Shutter-release button

Shoot movies with the movie-record button. Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record but- ton in auto (page 17), creative (page 26), and advanced movie (page 38) modes.

Movie-record button

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For a complete guide to using your digital camera, see the Refer- ence Manual (page v). To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read this Users Manual thoroughly and keep it where it 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:

The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 1030mm f/3.55.6 PD-ZOOM.

About This Manual

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.

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A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in For Your Safety (0 viviii) and Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions (0 85).

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For more information on using your Nikon camera, download a pdf copy of the camera Reference Manual from the website listed below. The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later. 1 On your computer, launch a web browser and open the Nikon

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the manual.

The Reference Manual

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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.

AKeep dry. Do not immerse in or expose to water or handle with wet hands. Failure to keep the product dry could result in damage to the product, fire, or electric shock, while handling the product with wet hands could result in electric shock.

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 choking 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. Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation.

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AFollow the instructions of airline and hos- pital personnel. This camera transmits radio frequencies that could interfere with medical equipment or aircraft navigation. Disable the wireless net- work feature and remove all wireless accessories from the camera before boarding an aircraft, and turn the camera off during take off and land- ing. In medical facilities, follow staff instructions regarding the use of wireless devices.

ADo not remain in contact with the camera, battery, 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 leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire.

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. The flash should be no less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants.

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

ADo not carry tripods with a lens or camera attached. You could trip or accidentally strike others, resulting in injury.

AObserve proper precautions when handling b a t t e 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.

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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.

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

caution could result in injury or product malfunction due to 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 injury or product malfunction due to fire or electric 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.

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Notice for Customers in Europe

This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be col- lected separately.

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

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

Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environ- ment that might result from incor- rect disposal.

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 equip- ment 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu- lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 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.

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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 securi- ties issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter 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 reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and pri- vate 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 lens accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

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 holo- graphic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the cam- era or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, 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.

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 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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Introduction

Confirm that the package contains the following items:

Memory cards are sold separately.

Package Contents

BF-N1000 body cap

Nikon 1 S2 digital camera

EN-EL22 rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover)

MH-29 battery charger (AC wall adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale)Lens (supplied only

if lens kit is purchased with camera)

AN-N1000 strap UC-E16 USB cable

ViewNX 2 CD Users Manual (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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18 10

1 Movie-record button .................. 38, 39 2 Shutter-release

button ..............................43, 49, 52, 57 3 Power switch........................................14 4 Power lamp ..........................................14 5 Microphone 6 Focal plane mark (E) 7 AF-assist illuminator

Self-timer lamp....................................64 Red-eye reduction lamp ............ 66, 68

8 Flash pop-up button..........................67

9 Eyelet for camera strap......................10 10 Connector cover 11 Lens release button............................13 12 Dust shield..................................... 84, 85 13 Lens mount ..........................................12 14 Mounting mark ...................................12 15 Body cap ...............................................82 16 Built-in flash .........................................65 17 HDMI connector 18 USB connector.....................................79

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The Camera Body (Continued)

* Camera does not support TA-N100 tripod mounting spacer.

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J button

Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right (1,3, 4, or 2), or rotate it as shown above.

1 Monitor ................................................... 4 2 K (playback) button ............20, 54, 60 3 G (menu) button .......................... 5 4 Multi selector J (OK) button & (feature) ............................................. 8 E (exposure compensation) M (flash mode).....................................65 C (continuous shooting/ self-timer)..................................... 61, 63

5 Memory card access lamp................ 19 6 O (delete) button................................ 22 7 Power connector cover

for optional power connector 8 Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover latch........................................... 11 9 Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ................... 11 10 Tripod socket *

11 Speaker

AHolding the Camera When framing photographs, hold the camera as shown below.

Hold the camera in your right hand.

Keep your elbows propped lightly

against your torso.

Cradle the lens with your left hand.

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The Monitor

* Available only when Detailed is selected for Display > Shooting in the setup menu (0 75).

Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.

421 3 5 6 7 8 9 1011

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31 NO ICON

Battery fully charged or partially discharged.

H Low battery.

1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6 2 Live image control ..............................24

Creative mode ....................................26 Best moment capture selection ....................................... 47, 51

Advanced movie selection ........ 38, 41 Exposure mode ...................................72

3 Flexible program indicator ...............29 4 Flash mode .................................... 66, 68 5 Self-timer ..............................................63

Continuous mode *.............................61 6 Active D-Lighting * .............................73 7 Picture Control * ..................................74 8 White balance * ...................................74 9 Frame size/frame rate ........................74

10 Image size * ..........................................72 11 Image quality * ....................................72 12 Focus mode *................................. 73, 74 13 AF-area mode *............................. 73, 74 14 Face-priority *................................ 23, 73 15 Focus area............................... 19, 73, 74 16 AF-area brackets *

17 Flash compensation ...........................73 18 Exposure compensation

19 Flash-ready indicator ........................ 69 20 k (appears when memory remains

for over 1000 exposures) 21 Number of exposures remaining....16

Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills

White balance recording indicator Card warning indicator......................92

22 Time available......................................39 23 ISO sensitivity ......................................74 24 ISO sensitivity indicator.....................74

Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 25 Aperture......................................... 31, 32 26 Shutter speed ............................... 30, 32 27 Metering ........................................ 73, 74 28 Battery indicator *

29 Sound settings * ..................................75 30 Autoexposure (AE) lock

indicator ..............................................75 31 Auto distortion control......................73 32 Auto image capture ...........................74 33 Microphone sensitivity *

34 Time elapsed........................................39 35 Recording indicator............................39

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The G Button

The shooting mode and most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. Press the G button to display the menu selection dialog shown below, then use the multi selector to highlight the icon for the desired menu and press J. G button

Playback menu (0 71): Shooting menu (0 72): Adjust playback settings. Adjust settings for still

photography.

Movie menu (0 73): Setup menu (0 75): Adjust movie-recording options. Adjust basic camera settings.

Image processing menu (0 74): Adjust white balance, ISO sensitivity, Picture Controls, and other image processing settings for photographs and movies.

Shooting mode menu (0 6): Choose a shooting mode.

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Choosing a Shooting Mode

To display the shooting mode menu, press the G button, highlight Shoot- ing mode, and press J. Use the multi selector to highlight a shooting mode and press J to select the highlighted option.

z Motion Snapshot mode (0 56): Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about 1.6 s of movie footage. When the resulting Motion Snapshot is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 4 s, followed by the still image.

u Best moment capture mode (0 47): Choose Active Selection to select the best picture from ten shots in temporary storage or Smart Photo Selector to let the camera pick the best shot based on composition and movement.

C Auto mode (0 17): Let the camera pick the set- tings for photographs and movies.

w Creative mode (0 26): For photographs in which you want to use special effects, match set- tings to the scene, or control shutter speed and aperture.

v Advanced movie mode (0 38): Choose an exposure mode and adjust shutter-speed or aperture or record movies in slow or fast motion or with other special effects.

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Using the Menus

1 Select an item.

2 Select an option.

Use the multi selector (0 3) to navigate the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, and setup menus.

Multi selector

Press 1 or 3 to highlight menu items and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired option and press J to select.

AUsing the Menus The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items displayed in gray are not currently available. To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (0 19).

A Choosing a Menu To display another menu, press 4 in Step 1 and then press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired icon. Press 2 to position the cursor in the high- lighted menu.

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The & (Feature) Menu

1 Select an item.

2 Select an option.

To display the feature menu and adjust camera settings or access playback options, press & (feature) on the multi selector.

& menu (shooting mode) & menu (playback)

Use the multi selector to highlight an item and press J to display options (to exit the & menu, press the shutter- release button halfway as described on page 19 or highlight 1 and press J).

Highlight the desired option or value and press J to select.

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A The & Menu The & menu is context-sensitive: its contents vary with camera settings or the type of image displayed; options that are currently unavailable are shown in gray. In auto mode, pressing & displays the shooting mode menu (0 6).

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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 into the charger q and plug the charger in w. An exhausted battery fully charges in about three 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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3 Insert the battery and a memory card. The camera stores pictures on microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards (available separately; 0 83). Before inserting the battery or memory cards, check that they are in the correct orientation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, and then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place. Do not attempt to insert the card at an angle; failure to observe this precaution could damage the product.

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 75). 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 (0 79).

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Front

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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.

Remove the rear lens cap

Remove the camera body cap

Mounting mark (camera)

Mounting mark (lens)

Keeping the mounting marks aligned, position the lens on the camera

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s If the lens supports vibration reduction (VR), vibration reduc- tion can be controlled from the camera (0 73, 0 74).

ADetaching the Lens Be sure the lens is retracted before removal. To remove the lens, turn the camera off, then press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap, the rear lens cap, and, if applicable, the front lens cap.

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, readying the camera for use, keep the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q) while rotating the zoom ring as shown (w). The lens can be retracted and the zoom ring locked by pressing the button and rotating the ring in the opposite direction. Be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attaching or removing the lens.

Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place.

Zoom ring

Retractable lens barrel button

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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. If the lens is equipped with a front lens cap, remove the cap before shooting. If a 1 NIKKOR VR 1030mm f/3.55.6 PD-ZOOM lens is attached, the lens will automatically extend when the camera is turned on and retract when the camera is turned off.

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 a minute, the display will turn off and the power lamp start to flash. The camera can be reac- tivated by operating the shutter-release button. If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the display has turned off, the camera will turn off automatically.

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6 Choose a language.

A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons The camera will turn on automatically when the retractable lens barrel lock is released; in addition, if the view through the lens is dis- played or the monitor is off, the camera will turn off when the lens barrel is locked (in the case of 1 NIKKOR VR 1030mm f/3.55.6 and 1 NIKKOR VR 30110mm f/3.85.6 lenses, firmware version 1.10 or later is required if locking the lens barrel is to turn the camera off when the monitor is off; for information on updating lens firmware, visit the Nikon website for your area).

A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Use the multi selector and J button to choose a language.

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7 Set the clock.

8 Check the battery level and memory card capacity. Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the moni- tor (0 4).

Use the multi selector and J button (0 3) to set the time and date. Note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock.

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.

Press 4 or 2 to highlight items and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J to exit to shooting display when

setup is complete.

Note: Language and clock can be changed at any time using Language (0 75) and Time zone and date (0 75) options in setup menu.

Battery level

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Taking and Viewing Photographs This chapter describes how to take, view, and delete photo- graphs in auto and creative mode.

Follow the steps below to take photographs in auto mode, a point-and-shoot mode in which the camera automatically detects the subject type and adjusts settings according to the subject and situation.

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Select C mode.

Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode)

Press the power switch to turn the camera on.

Press the G button to display the menus. Select Shooting mode, then highlight C (auto) and press J (0 6).

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3 Ready the camera.

4 Frame the photograph.

Hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to obstruct the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or microphone. Rotate the camera as shown at lower right when taking pic- tures in tall (portrait) orientation.

Position your subject in the center of the frame.

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 photo- graph. During movie recording with the 1 NIKKOR VR 1030mm f/3.55.6 PD-ZOOM, the zoom rate is unaffected by the speed with which the ring is rotated.

Zoom in Zoom out

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5 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up (0 65) and the AF-assist illumina- tor (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.

6 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter- release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway). Do not eject the memory card or remove the battery until the l a m p h as g o n e o u t a n d recording is complete.

Memory card access lamp

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Viewing Photographs

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

A The Framing Grid A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Display > Grid display in the setup menu (0 75).

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 J and rotate the multi selector clockwise. Rotate counterclock- wise to zoom out. To view multiple images, rotate the multi selector counter- clockwise when the picture is displayed full frame.

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A The & (Feature) Menu (0 8) The following options can be accessed by pressing & when a photo is displayed:

1 Start slide show .................................. 71 2 Wi-Fi upload *...................................... 71 3 Protect................................................... 71 4 Rating.................................................... 71 5 Crop ....................................................... 71 6 Resize .................................................... 71 7 D-Lighting............................................ 71

* Displayed when optional WU-1a wireless mobile adapter is con- nected.

A See Also The Display > Playback option in the setup menu can be used to tog- gle photo info on or off (0 75). The Slide show option in the playback menu can also be used for 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 Press O.

3 Delete the photograph.

A confirmation dialog will be dis- played.

O button

Press O again to delete the picture and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the picture.

ADeleting Multiple Pictures The Delete option in the playback menu (0 71) can be used to delete all or selected pictures.

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A Face Priority The camera detects and focuses on portrait subjects (face priority). A double yellow bor- der will be displayed if a portrait 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).

A Automatic Scene Selection In auto mode, the camera automatically ana- lyzes the subject and selects 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. g Night landscape: Poorly-lit landscapes and cityscapes. Z Auto: Subjects that do not fall into the categories listed above.

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Live Image Control Live image controls let you preview how changes to each control will affect the final photograph. To choose a live image control for auto mode, press J to display the live image control menu, then use the multi selector to highlight a control and press J to view the effect. Rotate the multi selector to choose a setting and press J to select.

Active D-Lighting: Preserve details in high- lights and shadows for natural contrast.

Increase effect

Reduce effectActive D-Lighting: High Active D-Lighting: Low

Background softening: Soften background details to make your subject stand out, or bring both background and foreground into focus.

Sharpen background

Soften background

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Motion control: Suggest motion by blurring moving objects, or freeze motion to capture moving objects clearly.

Freeze motion

Blur motion Freeze motion Blur motion

Brightness control: Make pictures brighter or darker.

Brighter

DarkerBrighter Darker

D Live Image Control Continuous shooting is not available (0 61) and the built-in flash can not be used when live image control is in effect. Pressing the movie- record button cancels live image control.

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Choose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situa- tion, take photos using special effects, or control shutter speed and aperture.

1 Select w mode.

2 Choose an option.

Choosing a Creative Mode

Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Shooting mode and press J, then highlight w (cre- ative mode) and press J (0 6).

Press & (feature) on the multi selector to display the & menu, then highlight Creative and press J. Highlight an option suited to your subject and cre- ative intent (0 27) and press J.

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Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation:

Option Description

Programmed auto (P)

The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for opti- mal exposure (0 29). Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings.

Shutter-priority auto (S)

You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects an aperture for best results (0 30). Use to freeze or blur motion.

Aperture-priority auto (A)

You choose the aperture; the camera selects a shut- ter speed for best results (0 31). Use to blur the background or bring both foreground and back- ground into focus.

Manual (M) You control both shutter speed and aperture (0 32).

Creative Palette (4) Rotate the palette to choose creative effects while previewing them in the display (0 34).

HDR (5) Photograph high-contrast scenes (0 35).

Soft (q)

Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect. Use the & (feature) menu (0 28) to select the amount of soft- ening and to choose how softening applies to por- traits.

Miniature effect (r)

The top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that the subject appears to have been a diorama photo- graphed at short range. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point.

Selective color (s) Take photos in which only a selected hue appears in color (0 36).

Cross process (6) Choose a base color to create photographs with dif- ferent hues (0 37).

Toy camera effect (7) Alter color saturation and reduce peripheral illumi- nation for a toy camera effect (0 73). The effect can be adjusted using the & menu (0 28).

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A The & (Feature) Menu (0 8) Pressing & in creative mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the option selected for creative mode (0 27).

1 Shooting mode......................................6 2 Creative..................................................26 3 Shutter speed................................30, 32 4 Aperture .........................................31, 32 5 ISO sensitivity.......................................74 6 AF-area mode ......................................73

Focus mode ..........................................73 Metering................................................73 Picture Control.....................................74 White balance ......................................74 Select color ...........................................36 Filter strength Portrait Hue .........................................................37 Saturation .............................................73 Vignetting .............................................73

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Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust settings accord- ing to your creative intent.

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

A Choosing a Combination of Shutter Speed and Aperture Although the shutter speed and aperture chosen by the camera will produce optimal results, you can also choose from other com- binations that will produce the same expo- sure (flexible program). Rotate the multi selector clockwise for large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that freeze motion. Rotate the multi selector counterclockwise for small apertures (high f-numbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. U is displayed while flexible program is in effect.

ARestoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the multi selector until U is no longer displayed or turn the camera off. The default shutter speed and aperture 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.

Choosing a Shutter Speed Rotate the multi selector to choose from shutter speeds between 30 s and 1/16,000 s. Rotate the selector clockwise for faster shutter speeds, counterclockwise for slower shutter speeds.

Fast shutter speed (1/1600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s)

A Continuous Shooting The selected shutter speed may change when a frame rate of 10 fps or faster is selected in continuous shooting mode (0 61).

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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.

Choosing an Aperture Rotate the multi selector counterclock- wise for larger apertures (lower f-num- bers), clockwise for smaller apertures (higher f-numbers). The minimum and maximum values depend on the lens cur- rently in use.

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

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

Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture Adjust shutter speed and aperture with reference to the exposure indicator (see below). Press 2 to highlight shutter speed or aperture and rotate the multi selector to choose a value, then repeat for the remaining item. Rotate the selec- tor clockwise for faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures (higher f-numbers), counterclockwise for slower shutter speeds and larger apertures (lower f- numbers). Shutter speeds can be set to values as fast as 1/16,000 s or as slow as 30 s, or to Bulb to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time-exposure. Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum for the lens.

Shutter speed

Press 2 to highlight aperture.

Aperture

Press 2 to highlight shutter speed.

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

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

A ISO Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M Modes) When an auto option is selected for ISO sensitivity (0 74), the cam- era will automatically adjust sensitivity within the selected range if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed or aperture.

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The Creative Palette Choose a creative effect. Rotate the multi selector to choose the effect while previewing the results in the monitor. The effect changes gradually as the multi selector is rotated.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a pic- ture with the selected effect. The built-in flash can not be used.

A Scene Detection The camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the subject and situa- tion. The effects available vary with the type of subject detected. To reset the palette, press J while the creative palette is displayed.

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HDR Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high dynamic range). Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera takes two shots in quick succession and combines them to preserve details in highlights and shadows in high-contrast scenes; the built-in flash does not fire. Some time may be required to process the pictures; the final photograph will be displayed when processing is complete.

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First exposure (darker)

Second exposure (brighter)

Combined HDR image

D Framing HDR Photographs The edges of the image will be cropped out. The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Depending on the scene, shading may be uneven and shadows may appear around bright objects or halos around dark objects.

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Selective Color Take black-and-white pictures in which one hue appears in a color.

1 Choose Select color.

2 Choose a color.

3 Take pictures. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take pic- tures. Only the selected hue will appear in color; all other hues will be recorded in shades of gray.

Press & to display the & (feature) menu, then highlight Select color and press J.

Use the multi selector to choose a color and press J.

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Cross Process Select a base hue to take pictures with modified colors.

1 Select Hue.

2 Choose a color.

3 Take pictures. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take pic- tures with modified colors.

Press & to display the & (feature) menu, then highlight Hue and press J.

Use the multi selector to choose a base color (red, green, blue, or yellow) and press J.

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Recording and Viewing Movies

Use the movie-record button to record movies in auto, creative, and advanced movie mode.

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Choose a shooting mode.

3 Frame the opening shot.

Recording Movies

Press the power switch to turn the camera on.

Press the G button to display the menus, then highlight Shooting mode and press J. Highlight C (auto), w (creative), or v (advanced m o v i e ) a n d p r e s s J (0 6 ) . I n advanced movie mode, you can choose a movie type us ing the Advanced movie option in the & menu (0 41).

Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display. If Slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode (0 41), press the shutter- release button halfway to focus.

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

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4 Start recording.

5 End 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.

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. Except when recording slow- motion movies, the camera focuses con- tinuously.

Movie-record button

Recording indicator/ Time elapsed

Time available

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

Movie-record button

AMaximum Length The camera can record movies up to 4 GB in size; note that depend- ing on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 83).

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Shooting Mode Movies can be recorded in the shooting modes listed below. Movies can not be recorded in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot modes.

C Auto mode (0 17) Choose this mode to leave the camera in charge of choosing settings. The camera automatically adjusts settings according to the subject and situation.

w Creative mode (0 26) Record movies in exposure mode P (programmed auto). If Creative Palette is selected, the chosen effect will be applied to the movie (0 34).

v Advanced movie mode (0 41) Choose an exposure mode (0 73) and adjust shutter speed or aperture, or record movies in slow or fast motion or with other special effects.

AMovie Sound The Movie sound options item in the movie menu offers microphone sensitivity and wind noise options (0 74).

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Advanced Movie Options In v (advanced movie) mode, the fol- lowing options can be accessed by press- ing & and selecting Advanced movie in the & (feature) menu.

0 HD movie Record high-definition (HD) movies.

y Slow motion

Record up to about 2 seconds of silent slow-motion footage. Slow-motion movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at about 30 fps.

1 Fast motion

Record silent fast-motion footage that plays back at about 4 times normal speed. Playback time is one quarter the recording time.

2 Jump cut

Record silent jump-cut movies. Recording pauses every other second for a drop-frame effect.

3 4-second movie Record a 4-second movie clip. Multiple clips can be joined into a single movie using the Combine 4-sec- ond movies option in the playback menu (0 71).

Recording

Playback

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A The & (Feature) Menu (0 8) Pressing & in advanced movie mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the type of movie selected (0 41).

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Exposure mode....................................73 3 Shutter speed................................30, 32 4 Aperture .........................................31, 32 5 ISO sensitivity.......................................74 6 Picture Control.....................................74

White balance ......................................74 Frame size/frame rate ........................74 Slow motion .........................................74

A Slow Motion When slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode, the camera can be focused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway before recording begins. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the display; face detection (0 23) is not available. Focus and exposure can not be adjusted during recording. The frame rate can be chosen using the Slow motion item in the movie menu (0 74).

ARecording Time The following table lists the approximate maximum recording times for individual movies shot at the default frame rate in each shooting mode.

Auto mode 20 minutes

Creative mode 20 minutes Advanced movie mode HD movie 20 minutes

Slow motion 2 seconds Fast motion 5 minutes Jump cut 10 minutes

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Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting movie recording. Photo- graphs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2.

A Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Up to 10 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion movies.

A Focus Lock If Single AF is selected for Focus mode in the movie menu for advanced movie mode, focus will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (0 74).

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Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 20). Press 3 to start playback.

The following operations can be performed:

1 icon/Length Movie playback indicator/

Current position/total length

Volume Guide

To Use Description

Pause Pause playback.

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

Advance/ rewind

Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2 to 4 to 8 to 16. If playback is paused, the movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep the button pressed for continuous rewind or advance.

Adjust volume

Rotate the multi selector to adjust volume.

Return to full-frame playback

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A The & (Feature) Menu (0 8) The following options can be accessed by pressing & when a movie is displayed:

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A See Also The Edit movie option in the playback menu can be used to trim unwanted footage from existing movies (0 71).

Use the Frame Size/Frame Rate option in the movie menu to choose the frame size and rate for HD movies (0 74), the Slow motion option to choose the frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 74).

DRecording Movies Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the display and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply, but note that the slowest shutter speed available is 1/100

s at 50 Hz, 1/60 s at 60 Hz; flicker reduction is not available with slow- motion movies). Bright light sources may leave after-images when the camera is panned. Jagged edges, color fringing, 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 internal circuitry.

A The Movie Crop The movie crop is shown in the monitor.

Normal crop (16 : 9) Slow-motion movie crop (8 : 3)

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Choose a shot from 10 frames recorded to temporary storage shortly before or after the shutter is released (Active Selection) or let the camera choose the best shot based on composition and movement (Smart Photo Selector).

Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection) Choose up to 10 shots from 10 frames recorded shortly before or after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture)

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1 Select u mode.

2 Choose Active Selection.

3 Frame the photograph.

Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Shooting mode and press J, then highlight u (best moment capture) and press J (0 6).

Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Best moment cap- ture and press J, then highlight Active Selection and press J.

Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.

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4 Begin buffering photographs.

5 Shoot.

6 Select up to 10 frames.

7 Save the selected frames. Press J to save the selected frames to the memory card. The memory card access lamp will light while recording is in progress; note that some time may be required to save the selected images.

Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 19). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer.

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The 10 frames recorded to the buffer in the moments before and after the shutter- release button was pressed all the way down will be copied to temporary storage.

Press 4 or 2 to scroll through the frames and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect. Selected images are indi- cated by a p icon, while the remaining images are marked with O icons to show that they will be deleted.

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A Active Selection At default settings, the frame recorded at the moment the shutter- release button was pressed all the way down is automatically marked with a p icon in Step 6.

A The & (Feature) Menu (0 8) Pressing & in best moment capture mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the mode selected (0 47, 51).

1 Shooting mode......................................6 2 Best moment capture ........................47

Exposure mode....................................72 3 Shutter speed................................30, 32 4 Aperture .........................................31, 32 5 ISO sensitivity.......................................74 6 On release, record

Capture 10 frames over Frames saved (default) Number of shots saved......................72

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Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo Selector) The Smart Photo Selector helps you capture a fleeting expres- sion on the face of a portrait subject or other hard-to-time shots such as group photos in party scenes. Each time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition and motion.

1 Select u mode. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Shooting mode and press J, then highlight u (best moment capture) and press J (0 6).

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2 Choose Smart Photo Selector.

3 Frame the photograph.

4 Begin buffering photographs.

Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Best moment cap- ture and press J, then highlight Smart Photo Selector and press J.

Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.

Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 19). A & 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 while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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5 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 all the way down, and select five to copy to the memory card. Note that some time may be required. The best pic- ture is displayed in the monitor when recording is complete.

A Smart Photo Selector The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject.

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Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector

Choosing the Best Shot

Press K and use the multi selector to dis- play photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 20; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon). Of the photographs recorded by the Smart Photo Selector, only the best shot will be displayed (when you press 2 to view the next picture, the camera will skip over the best shot candi- dates, with the result that the next pic- ture displayed will not have a file number that immediately follows that of the cur- rent 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 3. Press 4 or 2 to view the other pictures in the sequence and press J to select the cur- rent 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 best shot candidates, or press K to exit without 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 the best shot candidates, but not picture cur- rently 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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Record brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about 1.6 s of movie footage. When the resulting Motion Snap- shot is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 4 s, followed by the still image.

1 Select z mode.

2 Frame the picture.

z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion Snapshot Mode)

Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Shooting mode and press J , then highl ight z (Motion Snapshot), and press J (0 6).

Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.

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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 1.6 s of movie footage beginning before and ending after the time the shutter-release but- ton was pressed all the way down. Note that some time may be required. When recording is complete, the pho- tograph will be displayed for a few seconds.

Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 19). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer.

A Ending the Vignette with a Photograph To make the photograph the same as the last frame in the movie vignette, select 1.6 s : 0 s for Movie before/after (0 72).

Shutter-release button pressed halfway

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A The & (Feature) Menu (0 8) Pressing & in Motion Snapshot mode displays the following items:

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Audio To record about four seconds of sound with Motion Snapshots beginning at the start of movie recording, use the multi selector and J button to select Ambient for Audio in the & (feature) menu (0 58). Motion Snapshots can also be recorded with background music (Background music) or no sound (None).

AMotion Snapshot Mode Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button and the flash can not be used.

A See Also Use the File format option in the shooting menu to save Motion Snap- shots in a format that can be viewed in most movie playback software (0 72). Use the Combine NMS movies option in the playback menu to combine the movie portions of multiple Motion Snapshots into a single movie (0 71).

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Viewing Motion Snapshots

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

Press K and use the multi selector to dis- play a Motion Snapshot (0 20; Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z icon). Pressing 3 when a Motion Snapshot is displayed plays back the movie portion in slow motion over a period of about 4 s, followed by the photo; playback is accompanied by the audio track selected using the Audio option (0 59). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

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More on Photography This section describes other features you can use when taking pictures.

Shoot a continuous series (burst) of photographs.

1 Display release mode options.

2 Select I.

3 Select a frame rate.

4 Frame your subject and shoot.

Continuous Mode

Press 4 (C) to display release mode options.

Highlight I (continuous) and press 2 to display frame rate options.

Highlight the desired frame rate and press J. Frame rate is expressed in terms of the number of f rames recorded per second (fps); choose from frame rates of approximately 5, 10, 20, 30, and 60 fps (I, Q, R, S, and T, respectively). Except when I is selected, the maximum number of shots that can be recorded in a single burst is 10.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot the burst.

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D Continuous Mode Only one picture will be taken if the flash fires when I is selected; at settings of 10, 20, 30, and 60 fps, the built-in flash will not fire.

While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the mem- ory card access lamp will light. Depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed, recording may take some time. 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.

Continuous shooting is not available in creative modes other than P, S, A, or M, in best moment capture, advanced movie, or Motion Snapshot mode, or when live image control is used in auto mode (0 24).

A Single Frame To take only one picture each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, select 8 (single frame) for release mode.

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The self-timer is used to delay shutter release until 10 or 2 sec- onds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

1 Display release mode options.

2 Select E.

3 Select the desired self-timer option.

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

Self-Timer Modes

Press 4 (C) to display release mode options.

Highlight E (self-timer) and press 2 to display self-timer options.

Use the multi selector to highlight c or a and press J.

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5 Frame the photograph and shoot.

Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. Turning the camera off cancels the self-timer.

Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus, and then press the but- ton the rest of the way down. The self- timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. Two sec- onds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and the beep- ing will become more rapid.

AMovie Mode To record movies using the self-timer, select advanced movie mode and use the movie-record button to start the timer. Movie recording ends when the movie-record button is pressed a second time.

ARaising the Flash In P, S, A, or M mode, press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash before shooting. Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the timer is counting down.

A See Also The Sound settings option in the setup menu controls the beeps that sound when the self-timer is used (0 75).

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Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is poorly lit or to fill-in (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The built-in flash is available in the following shooting modes, but note that some camera settings automatically disable the built-in flash:

Auto Pop-up Modes In C (auto) mode and when soft, miniature effect, selective color, cross process, or toy camera effect is selected in w (cre- ative) mode, the flash will pop-up automatically and fire when required.

1 Choose a flash mode.

2 Take pictures.

The Built-in Flash

Press 3 (N) on the multi selector to display a list of flash modes, then use the multi selector to highlight the desired mode and press J to select.

Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus and the rest of the way down to shoot. The flash will pop up and fire when required.

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Flash Modes The following flash modes are available in C (auto), q (soft), r (miniature effect), s (selective color), 6 (cross process), and 7 (toy camera effect) modes: o (auto flash): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit,

the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release but- ton is pressed halfway and fires as required.

n (auto with red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash pops up and fires as required, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce red-eye.

s (off ): The flash does not fire.

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Manual Pop-up Modes When P, S, A, or M is selected in w (creative) mode, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised.

1 Raise the flash.

2 Choose a flash mode.

3 Take pictures.

Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash.

Flash pop-up button

Press 3 (N) on the multi selector to display a list of flash modes, then use the multi selector to highlight the desired mode and press J to select.

The flash will fire with every shot. To disable the flash, press it gently down- ward until it latches.

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Flash Modes The following flash modes are available when P, S, A, or M is selected in w (creative) mode: N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot. NY (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with

every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce red-eye.

NYp (red-eye reduction with slow sync): As for red-eye reduction, above, except that shutter speed slows automati- cally to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want to include background lighting in portraits. Available only in modes P and A.

Np (fill flash + slow sync): As for fill flash, above, except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want to cap- ture both subject and background. Available only in modes P and A.

Nr (rear curtain + slow sync): As for rear-curtain sync, below, except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture back- ground lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want to capture both subject and background. Available only in modes P and A.

Nq (rear-curtain sync): The flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating a stream of light behind moving light sources as shown below at right. Available only in modes S and M.

s (off ): The flash does not fire. Available only when built-in flash is raised.

Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync

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DRaising the Flash When using the flash, be sure it is fully raised as shown at right. Do not touch the flash dur- ing shooting.

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.

A The Flash-Ready Indicator The flash-ready indicator (N) lights to show that the flash is fully charged when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

A Preventing the Built-in Flash from Firing Lowering the flash prevents it firing in modes P, S, A, and M. The flash can also be turned off by selecting a flash mode of s (off ).

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AUsing the Built-in Flash If the flash is fired multiple times in quick succession, the flash and shutter may be temporarily disabled to protect the flash. Shooting can be resumed after a brief pause.

Objects close to the camera may be overexposed in photographs taken with the flash at high ISO sensitivities.

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. The following illustrations show the effect of vignetting caused by shadows cast by the lens when the built-in flash is used.

Shadow Shadow

A Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture.

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Menu Options

Playback Menu Options

To display the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, and setup menus, press the G button. Following menu options are available:

G button

Option Description Delete Delete multiple images. Slide show View movies and photos in a slide show.

Image review Choose whether pictures are displayed after shooting.

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

Wi-Fi upload Upload selected photos to smart devices via wireless networks when a WU-1a wireless mobile adapter is connected.

DPOF print order Create digital print orders. Protect Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Rating Rate pictures.

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

Resize Create small copies of selected pictures. Crop Create cropped copies of selected pictures.

Face-priority zoom Choose whether 4 and 2 can be used during playback zoom to select faces detected with face priority.

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

Combine 4-second movies

Combine multiple 4-second movies into a single movie.

Combine NMS movies Make a movie from the movie portions of multiple Motion Snapshots.

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Shooting Menu Options

Option Description Reset shooting options

Reset shooting options to default values.

Creative Choose a creative mode.

Best moment capture Choose from Active Selection and Smart Photo Selector.

Exposure mode

Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture in Motion Snapshot mode (0 56) and when Active Selection is chosen in best moment capture mode (0 47).

Image quality Choose a file format and compression ratio. Image size Choose a size for new photos.

Active Selection

Choose the frames Active Selection (0 47) records to temporary storage, the length of time over which the frames are captured, and the default number of frames saved.

Number of shots saved

Choose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo Selector (0 51).

Movie before/after Choose when the movie portion of Motion Snapshots is recorded (0 56).

File format Choose a file format for new Motion Snapshots (0 56).

Audio Choose the audio recorded with Motion Snapshots (0 56).

Select color Choose the hue that appears in color in pictures taken with Selective color selected in creative mode.

Soft

Choose amount of softening applied to pictures taken with Soft selected in creative mode. You can also choose how softening applies to pictures with portrait subjects.

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Movie Menu Options

Hue Choose base hue for pictures taken with Cross process selected in creative mode.

Toy camera effect Adjust saturation and vignetting for pictures taken with Toy camera effect selected in creative mode.

Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. Auto distortion control

Choose whether the camera corrects barrel and pin- cushion distortion.

Active D-Lighting Avoid loss of detail in highlights and shadows. Long exposure NR Reduce noise in long time-exposures.

Optical VR Choose whether to use optical vibration reduction with compatible 1 NIKKOR lenses.

Electronic VR

Choose whether to use electronic vibration reduction in Motion Snapshot mode (0 56). This feature is available even if vibration reduction is not offered by the attached 1 NIKKOR lens.

Focus mode Choose how the camera focuses. AF-area mode Choose how the focus area is selected. Face-priority Turn face priority on or off. Built-in AF assist Control the built-in AF-assist illuminator. Flash control Choose a flash mode for the built-in flash. Flash compensation Control flash output.

Underwater flash Choose Enable when using an optional underwater flash unit.

Option Description Reset movie options Reset movie menu options to their default values. Advanced movie Choose a movie type for advanced movie mode.

Exposure mode Choose how the camera sets exposure in advanced movie mode.

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Image Processing Menu Options

Slow motion Choose a frame rate for slowmotion movies recorded in advanced movie mode (0 41).

Frame size/ frame rate

Choose a frame size and rate for movies recorded in auto and creative modes and when HD movie is selected in advanced movie mode (0 41).

Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. Movie sound options Choose sound recording options.

Optical VR Choose whether to use optical vibration reduction with compatible 1 NIKKOR lenses.

Electronic VR

Choose whether to use electronic vibration control when recording movies. This feature is available even if vibration reduction is not offered by the attached 1 NIKKOR lens.

Focus mode Choose how the camera focuses. AF-area mode Choose how the focus area is selected. Face-priority Turn face priority on or off.

Auto image capture Choose whether the camera takes photos automatically during movie recording and select the number of pictures taken per minute.

Option Description Reset processing options

Reset image processing options to their default values.

White balance Adjust settings for different types of lighting. ISO sensitivity Control the cameras sensitivity to light. Picture Control Choose how the camera processes pictures. Custom Picture Control

Create custom Picture Controls.

High ISO noise reduction

Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities.

Option Description

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Setup Menu Options

* Available only when optional WU-1a wireless mobile adapter is attached.

Option Description Reset setup options Reset setup menu options to default values. Format memory card Format the memory card. Slot empty release lock

Allow the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera.

Display Adjust display brightness, view or hide a framing grid, and choose the information displayed in the monitor.

Silent photography Mute the sounds made during shooting. Sound settings Choose the sounds made during shooting. Auto power off Choose the auto power off delay. Shutter button AE lock

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

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

Flicker reduction Reduce flicker or banding. Reset file numbering Reset file numbering. Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Language Choose a language for the camera displays. Auto image rotation Record camera orientation with pictures. Wireless mobile adapter * Enable or disable the wireless mobile adapter.

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

Firmware version Display the current firmware version.

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Connecting to a Computer

Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer for viewing and editing. Before installing the software, confirm that your system meets the requirements on page 77.

1 Launch the installer. Start the computer, insert the ViewNX 2 installer CD, and launch the installer. A language-selection dialog will be dis- played; if the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (region selection is not available in the European release).

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

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

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

Installing the Supplied Software

A Supplied Software Be sure to update to the latest versions of the supplied software. Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates while the computer is connected to the Internet.

AMotion Snapshots ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots saved using the File format > NMS files option in the shooting menu (0 72).

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

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System Requirements The system requirements for ViewNX 2 are:

Windows

CPU

Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, Core Series; 1.6 GHz or better

Movies (playback): Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a frame size of 1280 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 1080 or more

Movies (editing): Intel Core i5 or better

OS Pre-installed versions of Windows 8.1, Windows 7, or Windows Vista

Memory (RAM)

32-bit Windows 8.1, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommended)

64-bit Windows 8.1, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: 2 GB or more (4 GB or more recommended)

Hard disk space

A minimum of 1 GB available on the startup disk (3 GB or more recommended)

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

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

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Mac

CPU

Photos: Intel Core or Xeon series Movies (playback): Core Duo 2 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or

better recommended when viewing movies with a frame size of 1280 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 1080 or more

Movies (editing): Intel Core i5 or better OS OS X 10.9, 10.8, or 10.7

Memory (RAM)

2 GB or more (4 GB or more recommended)

Hard disk space

A minimum of 1 GB available on the startup disk (3 GB or more recommended)

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

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

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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.

Card slot: If your computer is equipped with a slot for microSD memory cards, the card can be inserted directly in the slot.

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

Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer

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

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.

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.

Click Start Transfer

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

Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharp- ness and tone levels, click the Edit button in the toolbar.

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 Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows: Double-click the

ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desk- top.

Mac: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.

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

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Technical 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 Mount adapters Mount Adapter FT1

Power sources Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL22 (0 1011): Additional EN-EL22 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives.

Battery Charger MH-29 (0 10): Recharge EN-EL22 batteries. Power Connector EP-5E, 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-5E power connector is required to connect the cam- era to the EH-5b, EH-5a, or EH-5.

Waterproof cases

Waterproof Case WP-N3: In addition to protecting the cam- era from rain, snow, and spray, this waterproof case can be used to take photographs underwater.

Underwater flash units

Underwater Speedlight SB-N10: Use with the optional WP-N3 waterproof case.

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

Wireless mobile adapters

Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a: Supports two-way communi- cation between the camera and smart devices running the Wireless Mobile Utility app. Use the Wireless Mobile Utility to take pictures remotely or download existing pictures to the smart device.

AOptional Accessories Availability may vary with country or region. See our website or bro- chures for the latest information.

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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-I.

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

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

microSD cards microSDHC cards 2 microSDXC cards 3

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

64 GB Toshiba

Panasonic

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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 mal- function if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.

Keep dry: This product is not water- proof, 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 build- ing on a cold day, can cause con- densation 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 gen- erates strong electromagnetic radi- ation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the display, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the products internal cir- cuitry.

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 circum- stances should you exert pressure on the shield or poke it with clean- ing 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 prod- uct memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the prod- uct from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected.

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 camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the cam- era thoroughly.

Lenses are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aero- sol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and other stains from the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a clean, soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully.

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions

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Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire. If the prod- u c t w i l l n o t b e u s e d f o r a n extended period, remove the bat- tery 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 gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular 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 precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a mal- function and has no effect on images recorded with the device.

Images in the monitor may be diffi- cult to see in a bright light.

Do not apply pressure to the dis- play, as this could cause damage or malfunction. Dust or lint on the dis- play 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 dis- play touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth.

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.

Moir: Moir is an interference pat- tern 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 sub- jects.

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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 storing it in a location with an ambient temper- ature of 15 C to 25 C (59 F 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 discharged will shorten bat- tery life. Batteries that have been fully discharged 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 battery performance.

A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replace- ment. Purchase a new EN-EL22 battery.

Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL22 battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to pur- chase replacement 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 bat- t e r y i n a w a r m p l a c e a n d 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 regulations.

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Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0C (32F) or above 40 C (104 F); failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 C (32 F) to 10 C (50 F) and from 45 C (113 F) to 60 C (140 F); the batter y wil l not charge if its temperature is below 0C (32F) or above 60C (140F).

The battery charger: Charge the bat- ter y at ambient temperatures between 5 C (41 F) and 35 C (95 F). If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly during charging, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon- authorized service representative.

Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Fail- ure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charg- ing is complete when the battery is only partially charged. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charg- ing again.

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

Memory Cards: 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 computer. Failure to observe these precau- tions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

Do not touch the card terminals w i t h y o u r f i n g e r s o r m e t a l 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 sunlight.

Do not format memory cards in a computer.

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, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

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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.

Battery/Display

Troubleshooting

The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording or any other process- ing to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera still does not respond, remove and replace the battery or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter, but note that this will delete any data not yet saved. Data already saved to the memory card are unaffected. The display is off: The camera is off (0 14) or the battery is exhausted (0 4). The display has turned off automatically to save power. The display can

be reactivated by pressing the shutter-release button. The camera is connected to a computer (0 79) or television. The camera turns off without warning: The battery is low (0 4). The display has turned off automatically to save power (0 14). The dis-

play can be reactivated by pressing the shutter-release button. The cameras internal temperature is high (0 xii, 93). Wait for the cam-

era to cool before turning it on again. Indicators are not displayed: Use the Display > Shooting and Display > Playback options in the setup menu to choose the information dis- played.

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Shooting (All Modes)

Movies

The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card. The shutter-release is disabled: The battery is exhausted (0 4). The memory card is full. The flash is charging (0 69). The camera is not in focus (0 19). You are currently filming a slow-motion movie (0 43). Only one picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in continuous release mode: I is selected in continuous mode (0 61) and the built-in flash is raised. Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements or the dust shield (0 84). Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the display: Choose a Flicker reduc- tion setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 75). No flash: The flash will not fire when off (0 66, 68); in P, S, A, and M modes, the flash will not fire when lowered. Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available in particular shooting or exposure modes or when wireless mobile adapter is attached.

Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can not be used to record movies in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot mode (0 50, 59). No sound is recorded for movies: Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone

(0 74). Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion, fast-motion, or jump-cut

movies (0 41) or with Motion Snapshots recorded with None selected for Audio (0 59).

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Playback

Miscellaneous

Tall (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in wide (landscape) orientation: Select On for Rotate tall (0 71). The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 75). Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken. Photo is displayed in image review. Cannot hear movie sound: Rotate the multi selector clockwise to raise the volume (0 44). If the

camera is connected to a television, use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume.

Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion, fast-motion, or jump-cut movies (0 41) or with Motion Snapshots recorded with None selected for Audio (0 59).

Cannot delete images: Remove protection from the files before deletion.

The date of recording is not correct: Set the camera clock. Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available at particular settings or when a memory card is inserted.

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This section lists the error messages that appear in the display.

Error Messages

Message Solution

(Shutter-speed or aperture display flashes)

If the subject is too bright, lower ISO sensitivity or choose a faster shutter speed or smaller aperture (higher f-number). If the subject is too dark, raise ISO sensitivity, use the flash, or choose a slower shutter speed or larger aperture (lower f-number).

Keeping the zoom ring button pressed, rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens.

A lens with a retractable lens barrel button is attached with the lens barrel retracted. Keep- ing the retractable lens barrel button pressed, rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens.

Check lens. Pictures can only be taken when a lens is attached.

Attach a lens.

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.

The clock has been reset.

Set the camera clock.

No memory card. Turn the camera off and confirm that the card is correctly inserted.

This memory card cannot be used. Card may be damaged; insert a different card.

Use an approved card. Format the card. If the problem persists, the

card may be damaged. Contact a Nikon- authorized service representative.

Insert a new memory card. This memory card is not formatted. Format the memory card?

Select Yes to format the card, or turn the cam- era off and insert another memory card.

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Memory card is full.

You may be able to record additional images if you reduce image quality or size.

Delete unwanted images. Insert another memory card.

Cannot create additional folders on memory card.

If the current folder is numbered 999 and con- tains 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 numbering and then either format the current memory card or insert a new memory card.

The movie-record button cannot be used in this mode.

The movie-record button can not be used in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot modes.

Photographs cannot be recorded in this mode.

The shutter-release button can not be used to take photographs while a slow-motion movie is being recorded.

The cameras internal temperature is high. The camera will now turn off.

Wait for the camera to cool.

Memory card contains no images.

To view pictures, insert a memory card con- taining images.

Cannot display this file. The file has been created or modified on a computer or different make of camera, or is corrupt.

Message Solution

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Nikon 1 S2 Digital Camera

Specifications

Type Type Digital camera with support for interchangeable

lenses Lens mount Nikon 1 mount Effective angle of view Approx. 2.7 lens focal length (35 mm format

equivalent)

Effective pixels 14.2 million

Image sensor Image sensor 13.1 mm 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX for-

mat)

Storage Image size (pixels) Still images taken in auto, creative, and best moment

capture modes (aspect ratio 3 : 2) 4592 3072 3440 2296 2288 1528

Still images taken during movie recording (aspect ratio 3 : 2) 4592 3072 (1080/60p, 1080/30p) 1280 856 (720/60p, 720/30p)

Motion Snapshots (photo portion, aspect ratio 16 : 9) 4592 2576

File format NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx.

1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8) compression Picture Control system Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait,

Landscape; selected Picture Control can be mod- ified; storage for custom Picture Controls

Media microSD (micro Secure Digital), microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards

File system DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3, PictBridge

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Shooting modes C auto; w creative, with a choice of the follow- ing options: P, S, A, M, 4 creative palette, 5 HDR, q soft, r miniature effect, s selective color, 6 cross process, and 7 toy camera effect; u best moment capture (s Active Selection and y Smart Photo Selector); v advanced movie (0 HD movie, y slow motion, 2 jump cut, 1 fast motion and 3 4-second movie), z Motion Snap- shot

Shutter Type Electronic shutter Speed 1/16,00030 s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb

Note: Bulb ends automatically after approximately 2 minutes Flash sync speed Synchronizes with shutter at X= 1/60 s or slower

Release Mode Single frame, continuous

Self-timer Frame advance rate Approx. 5, 10, 20, 30, or 60 fps Self-timer 2 s, 10 s

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 P programmed auto with flexible program; S shutter-priority auto; A aperture-priority auto; M manual; h scene auto selector

Exposure compensation 3+3 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Exposure lock Luminosity locked at metered value when shut-

ter-release button is pressed halfway ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

ISO 20012800 in steps of 1 EV; 12800 (NR); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 2006400, 2003200, 200 800) available (user controlled in P, S, A, and M modes)

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)

Face priority On, off

Flash Built-in flash Auto; Soft, Miniature effect, Selective color, Cross pro-

cess, Toy camera effect (Creative mode): Flash pops up automatically and fires as required

P programmed auto, S shutter-priority auto, A aperture- priority auto, M manual (Creative mode): Manual pop- up

Guide Number (GN) Approx. 5/16 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 C/68 F; at ISO 200, Guide Number is approx. 7/23)

Control i-TTL flash control using image sensor Mode Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill flash, fill flash

+ slow sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain + slow sync, off

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, underwater, 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 (aspect ratio 16 : 9) 1920 1080/60p (59.94 fps) 1920 1080/30p (29.97 fps) 1280 720/60p (59.94 fps) 1280 720/30p (29.97 fps)

Slow-motion movies (aspect ratio 8 : 3) 640 240/400 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps) 320 120/1200 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)

Fast-motion, jump-cut, and 4-second movies (aspect ratio 16 : 9)

1920 1080/30p (29.97 fps) Motion Snapshots (movie portion, aspect ratio 16 : 9)

1280 720/60p (59.94 fps) (plays at 24p/23.976 fps) File format MOV Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Audio recording format PCM Audio recording device Built-in stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable

Monitor 7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 460k-dot, TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 16 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 D HDMI connector

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tery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA): 23 3 C (73.4 5.4 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, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungar- ian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mar- athi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Ser- bian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turk- ish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Power source Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL22 battery AC adapter EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5E power connec-

tor (available separately)

Tripod socket 1/4-in. (ISO 1222)

Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W H D) Approx. 101.0 60.8 29.4 mm (4.0 2.4

1.2 in.), excluding projections Weight Approx. 230 g (8.1 oz) with battery and memory

card but without body cap; approx. 190 g (6.7 oz), camera body only

Operating environment Temperature 0 C40 C (+32 F104 F) Humidity 85% or less (no condensation)

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MH-29 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-EL22 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approx. 3 hours at an ambient temperature of

25 C (77 F) when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 C40 C (+32 F104 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-EL22 rechargeable Li-ion battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity 7.2 V, 1010 mAh Operating temperature 0 C40 C (+32 F104 F) Dimensions (W H D) Approx. 30.7 50.0 13.0 mm (1.2 2.0 0.5 in.) Weight Approx. 39 g (1.4 oz), excluding terminal cover

1 NIKKOR VR 1030mm f/3.55.6 PD-ZOOM Type 1 mount lens Focal length 1030 mm Maximum aperture f/3.55.6 Construction 9 elements in 7 groups (including 4 aspherical lens ele-

ments, 1 ED lens element, and HRI lens 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 Dimensions Approx. 58 mm diameter 28 mm (distance from

camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted) Weight Approx. 85 g (3.0 oz)

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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 1127.5mm f/3.55.6 Type 1 mount lens Focal length 1127.5 mm Maximum aperture f/3.55.6 Construction 8 elements in 6 groups (including 1 ED lens element and

1 aspherical lens element), 1 protective glass element Angle of view 7232 20 Minimum focus distance 0.3 m (1.0 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range 11 mm focal length: f/3.516

27.5 mm focal length: f/5.616 Filter-attachment size 40.5 mm (P = 0.5 mm) Dimensions Approx. 57.5 mm diameter 31 mm (distance from

camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted) Weight Approx. 83 g (3.0 oz)

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A Trademark Information Mac and OS X 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 microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC logos are trade- marks of SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multi- media Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documen- tation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

A FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright 2012 The FreeType Project (http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.

AMIT License (HarfBuzz) Portions of this software are copyright 2014 The HarfBuzz Project (http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.

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Battery Life The number of shots or movie footage that can be recorded with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed. Sample figures for EN-EL22 (1010 mAh) batteries are given below. Still images: Approximately 270 shots Movies: Approximately 65 minutes at 1080/30p

Measured according to CIPA standards at 23 3 C (73.4 5.4 F) with the camera at default settings, a fully-charged battery, a 1 NIKKOR VR 1030mm f/3.55.6 PD-ZOOM lens, and a 16GB SanDisk SDSDQXP-016G-J35 UHS-I microSDHC card. Value for still images obtained under the following test conditions: pho- tographs taken at intervals of 30 s with the built-in flash fired with every other shot and the camera turned off and then on after every ten shots. Value for movies obtained under the fol- lowing test conditions: a series of 20 minute movies with a file size of up to 4 GB were recorded; recording was only inter- rupted when temperature warning was displayed.

The following can reduce battery life: Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway Repeated autofocus operations Taking NEF (RAW) photographs Slow shutter speeds Using a wireless mobile adapter Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses Using zoom with power zoom lenses

To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL22 batteries: Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce

battery performance. Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose

their charge if left unused.

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Symbols C (Auto mode) ............................. 6, 17 w (Creative mode) .................... 6, 26 u (Best moment capture mode) . 6, 47 v (Advanced movie mode) ... 6, 38, 41 z (Motion Snapshot mode) ..... 6, 56 P (Programmed auto) ................27, 29 S (Shutter-priority auto) ...........27, 30 A (Aperture-priority auto) ........27, 31 M (Manual) ....................................27, 32 4 (Creative palette) ..................27, 34 5 (HDR) ........................................27, 35 q (Soft) ..................................................27 r (Miniature effect) .........................27 s (Selective color) .....................27, 36 6 (Cross process) ......................27, 37 7 (Toy camera effect) .......................27 c (Portrait) .........................................23 d (Landscape) ...................................23 f (Night portrait) .............................23 e (Close up) .......................................23 g (Night landscape) .......................23 Z (Auto) ..............................................23 U (flexible program) .........................29 G (menu) button ................... 5, 71 K (playback) button ..........20, 54, 60 O (delete) button ..........22, 45, 55, 60 & (feature) ............................................. 8 J (OK) button ...................................... 3 C (continuous shooting/self-timer) . 61, 63 N (flash mode) .............................66, 68 8 (Single frame) ...............................62 Y (red-eye reduction) .............66, 68 p (slow sync) .....................................68 q (rear-curtain sync) ......................68 N (flash-ready indicator) .................69

Numerics 4-second movie ................................. 41

A AC adapter ........................................... 82 Accessories .......................................... 82 Active selection ................................. 47 Advanced movie mode .......6, 38, 41 Aperture ........................................ 31, 32 Aperture-priority auto ............. 27, 31 Attaching the lens ............................ 12 Audio ..................................................... 59 Auto mode .......................................... 17 Auto power off ................................... 14 Automatic scene selection ............ 23

B Battery ..................................... 10, 11, 99 Beep ................................................ 19, 64 Best moment capture mode ......... 47 Best shot ........................................ 51, 54 Body cap ..................................... 1, 2, 82 Buffering ................................ 49, 52, 57 Built-in flash ........................................ 65

C Charging a battery ........................... 10 Clock ...................................................... 16 Close up ................................................ 23 Compatible lens ................................ 82 Computer ............................................. 76 Continuous .......................................... 61 Creative mode .................................... 26 Creative palette .......................... 27, 34 Cross process ............................... 27, 37

D Date and time ..................................... 16 Date format ......................................... 16 Daylight saving time ........................ 16 Delete ............................... 22, 45, 55, 60

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Detailed display ................................... 4 Dust shield ....................................84, 85

E Exposure indicator ............................ 33

F Face priority ........................................ 23 Fast motion ......................................... 41 Fill flash .................................................68 Flash .......................................................65 Flash mode ...................................66, 68 Flash range ..........................................70 Flash-ready indicator .......................69 Flexible program ............................... 29 Focal plane mark ................................. 2 Focus area ............................................ 19 Format ................................................... 11 Format memory card .......................11 Full-frame playback .......................... 20

G Grid display ......................................... 20

H H.264 ...................................................... 97 HD movie ............................................. 41 HDR ........................................................35 Hue (Cross process) .......................... 37

J Jump cut ............................................... 41

L Landscape ............................................ 23 Language ............................................. 16 Lens ..........................12, 18, 82, 99, 100 Lens cap ................................................ 13 Live image control ............................ 24

M Manual ...........................................27, 32 Maximum aperture .................99, 100 Memory card ............................... 11, 83

Memory card access lamp ............. 19 Microphone ........................................ 39 microSD card ...................................... 83 Miniature effect ................................. 27 Monitor ....................................................4 Motion Snapshot mode ................. 56 Mount adapter ................................... 82 Movie-record button ....................... 39 Movies ............................................ 38, 41

N Nikon Transfer 2 ................................ 80

P Playback ............................................... 20 Portrait .................................................. 23 Power connector ............................... 82 Power switch ...................................... 14 Press the shutter-release button all the way down ................................... 19

Press the shutter-release button halfway ............................................... 19

Programmed auto ..................... 27, 29

R Rear-curtain sync .............................. 68 Red-eye reduction ..................... 66, 68 Removing the lens from the camera 13

Retractable lens barrel button .... 13, 15

S Scene selection .................................. 27 Select color ......................................... 36 Selective color ............................. 27, 36 Self-timer ............................................. 63 Shutter speed .............................. 30, 32 Shutter-priority auto ................ 27, 30 Shutter-release button 19, 49, 52, 57 Single frame ........................................ 62 Size .................................................. 94, 97 Slow motion ....................................... 41

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Slow sync ..............................................68 Smart Photo Selector .......................51 Soft .........................................................27 Speaker ................................................... 3 Strap .......................................................10 System requirements .......................77

T Temperature warnings .................... xii Time .......................................................16 Timer ......................................................63 Toy camera effect ..............................27

U Underwater flash units ....................82 USB .........................................................79 USB cable .............................................79

V ViewNX 2 ..............................................76 Volume ..................................................44

W Waterproof case .................................82 Wireless mobile adapter .................82

Z Zoom ring .....................................13, 18

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Dear Nikon Customer, We thank you for your purchasing this Nikon product. Should your Nikon product require warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased or a member of our autho- rized service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe BV (Europe/Africa and Russia). In order to avoid any unnecessary inconvenience, we advise you to read the user manuals carefully before contacting the dealer or our authorized service network. Your Nikon equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one full year from the date of original purchase. If dur- ing this period of guarantee the product proves defective due to improper material or workmanship, our authorized service net- work within the sales territory of Nikon Europe BV will, without charge for labor and parts, repair the product in the terms and conditions set as below. Nikon reserves the right (at its sole dis- cretion) to replace or repair the product. 1. This warranty is only provided upon presentation of the com-

pleted warranty card and original invoice or purchase receipt indicating the date of purchase, product type and dealers name, together with the product. Nikon reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge warranty service if the above docu- ments cannot be presented or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible.

2. This warranty will not cover: necessary maintenance and repair or replacement of parts

due to normal wear and tear. modifications to upgrade the product from its normal pur-

pose as described in user manuals, without the prior written consent of Nikon.

Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty

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transport costs and all risks of transport relating directly or indirectly to the warranty of the products.

any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments which may be made to the product, without the prior writ- ten consent of Nikon, in order to comply with local or national technical standards in force in any other country than the ones for which the product was originally designed and/or manufactured.

3. The warranty will not be applicable in the case of: damage caused by misuse including but not limited to fail-

ure to use the product for its normal purpose or according to the user instructions on the proper use and maintenance, and to installation or use of the product inconsistent with the safety standards in force in the country where it is used.

damage caused by accidents including but not limited to lightning, water, fire, misuse or neglect.

defacing, illegibility or removal of the model or serial num- ber on the product.

damage resulting from repairs or adjustments which have been conducted by unauthorized service organizations or persons.

defects in any system into which the product is incorpo- rated or with which it is used.

4. This service warranty does not affect the consumers statutory rights under applicable national laws in force, nor the con- sumers right against the dealer arising from their sales/pur- chase contract.

Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found online by following this Link (URL = http://www.europe-nikon.com/service/ ).

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