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Nikon 1 S1 User Manual

1. Taking Several Photographs in Succession If Off is selected for Image review in the playback menu 110 you can take additional photographs without refocusing by keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway between shots Automatic Scene Selection In auto mode the camera automatically ana Scene icon lyzes the subject and selects the appropriate rem scene The selected scene is shown in the BE monitor MHO N Z Portrait Human portrait subjects lal Landscape Landscapes and cityscapes I Night portrait Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds amp Close up Subjects close to the camera Ed Night landscape Poorly lit landscapes and cityscapes Auto Subjects that do not fall into the categories listed above 25 26 Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photo graph select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in shorter focal lengths to zoom out Zoom in Zoom out Zoom ring If you are using an optional lens with a power drive zoom switch select T to zoom in and W to zoom out The speed with which the cam era zooms in and out varies with how far you slide the switch The zoom position is shown by the zoom guide in the display
2. Flash mode E Date of recording Flash compensation E Battery indicator Exposure compensation White balance Metering Bw balance fine tuning Creative mode Ej Color space Best moment capture selection 45 47 Rating Advanced movie selection 57 62 2 Auto distortion control Exposure MOE ssssssssessssssssssressssesrsse 119 EB Audio recording indicator 80 Histograms M 80 Camera histograms are intended only as a guide and may differ from those in imaging applications Sample histograms are shown below e If brightness varies evenly across the E image the distribution of tones will be relatively even e If the image is dark tone distribu P tion will be shifted to the left e If the image is bright tone distribu tion will be shifted to the right amp a Exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right when raised to the left when lowered Histograms can give you a rough idea of overall exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor 81 Thumbnail Playback To view pictures in contact sheets of 4 9 or 72 images press when a picture is displayed full frame and rotate the multi selec tor counterclockwise The following operations can be performed To Use Description Rotate the multi selector counterclockwise to increase the numb
3. 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 G Available Settings For information on the options available in auto mode see page 174 GZ See Also See page 158 for information on silencing the beep that sounds when the camera focuses or the shutter is released HE 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 A fl use the multi selector to highlight a control and press 9 to view the effect Rotate the multi selector to choose a set ting and press 9 to select To cancel live image controls press A again Active D Lighting Preserve details in high lights and shadows for natural contrast Active D Lighting High Active D Lighting Low Reduce effect Background softening Soften background Sharpen background details to make your subject stand out or bring both background and foreg
4. All images Display all the images on the memory card Still images Display still images only Movies Display movies only Motion Snapshot Display only the movie portion of Motion Snapshots The associated photographs are not displayed Select images by date Display only images gg recorded on a selected ED date A calendar will be displayed use the multi Ls selector to highlight a date Selected scene Display only photos belonging to a specific scene Choose from Auto Portrait Landscape Night landscape M Night portrait i Backlighting amp Close up Soft t Miniature effect and Selec tive color Face priority Display only images in which the camera has detected a face 26 87 2 Adjust display times and choose a background track Adjust the following options Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed Movie playback time Choose how much of each movie is played back before the next slide is displayed Choose Same as frame interval to display the next slide after the time selected for Frame interval No limit to play back the entire movie before displaying the next slide Audio Mute audio playback or choose a slide show back ground track to play the highlighted background track prior to selection press gt and rotate the multi selector to adjust volume to end playback press P again S
5. PictBridge s s s 102 202 Picture Control 148 152 Pixel mapping Playback Playback menu Playback zoom Portrait Power connector Power drive zoom switch Power switch Preset manual sessecseesseesees 142 144 Press the shutter release button all the way GOWN nssssssssessssssssessressse 24 25 Press the shutter release button halfway Print date Print DPOF print order Printing Programmed auto Protect Q Quick adjust srecccsisconsssocestinweticvsestates 150 Rating Rear curtain sync Red eye reduction Removing the lens from the camera 196 Reset file numbering csssseeeeeeee 159 Reset movie options Reset processing options Reset setup options Reset shooting options bse RESIZE sc tcd csceccernisnsaceunscesnoisaneuncnen entoney Retractable lens barrel button 18 19 195 Rotate tall sscssssicocscseotecsoocsensesessceoshsess 110 S Saturation Scene auto selector Scene selection SD card nesses Select images for printing Selective color Self timer Sensitivity Setup menu Sharpening Shooting menu Short Movie Creator 91 97 98 Shutter button AE lock eee 159 Shutter speed on csesescsseeccesseeceeees 37 39 Shutter priority auto 34 37 57 119 wu 24 25 46 Shutter release button 48 54 159 Single AF Single frame Single point Size 112 120 139 188 191 Sl
6. 3 Select pictures Press lt or gt to highlight pictures To select the current pic ture for printing press A The number of prints will be set to 1 press A or W to specify the number of prints up to 99 to deselect the picture press W when the number of prints is 1 Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected 4 Adjust print options Press 9 to display PictBridge print options Press A or W to highlight page size border or time stamp items and press gt to display the options described on page 105 note that a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print 5 Start printing Highlight Start printing and press to start printing To cancel before all copi es have been printed press again Errors See page 185 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing PictBridge Print Options Page size Highlight a page size only sizes supported by the current printer are listed and press 9 to select and exit to the previous menu to print at the default page size for the current printer select Use printer settings Number of copies This option is listed only when pictures are printed one at a time Press A or W to choose number of copies maximum 99 then press 9 to select and return to the previous menu Print border This option is listed only if supported by the printer Highlight Use printer settings u
7. Y Cropped Copies Playback zoom may not be available with cropped copies The size of the copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio and appears at upper left in the crop display 113 Face Priority Zoom If On is selected lt and can be used during playback zoom to select faces detected with face priority If Off is selected q and gt can be used with A and to scroll the display Edit Movie Trim footage from movies to create edited copies 1 Select Choose start point or Choose end point Choose from the following options g r e Choose start point Trim the opening footage Xt Choose start point n J Choose end point e Choose end point Trim the closing foot age 2 Select a movie Press lt 4 or to highlight a movie 1 109 and press to select 3 Pause the movie on opening or closing frame Play the movie back pressing to begin and resume playback and to pause M 65 the first frame is indi cated by a B icon in the display the E last frame by I Pause playback when you reach the frame that will become the new opening or closing frame 4 Delete the unwanted frames Press A to delete all frames before Choose start point or after Choose end point the current frame 114 5 Save the copy Highlight Yes and press to save the E edited copy If necessary the copy can be trimmed as described above to remove additi
8. Date format Turn daylight saving time on or off The camera clock will automatically be advanced or set back one hour The default setting is Off Daylight saving time Language Choose a language for camera messages and displays 160 Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNxX 2 supplied or Capture NX 2 available separately Q 164 The following orien tations are recorded Landscape wide Camera rotated 90 Camera rotated 90 orientation clockwise counterclockwise Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected Choose this option when panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down Y Auto Image Rotation Image orientation is not recorded in movie or Motion Snapshot modes Rotate Tall To automatically rotate tall portrait orientation photographs for dis play during playback select On for the Rotate tall option in the play back menu 1 110 161 162 Pixel Mapping Check and optimize the camera image sensor and image proces sors if you notice unexpected bright spots in your pictures note that the camera comes with the sensor and processors already optimized Before performing pixel mapping as described below check that the battery is fully charged 1 Attach a
9. Option Description Night portrait Fa Each time the shutter release button is fully pressed the camera takes a series of shots some with the flash and some without and combines them to cap ture background lighting in portraits taken at night or under low light during processing a message is displayed and no pictures can be taken Note that the edges of photos are cropped out and that the desired results may not be obtained if the camera or subject moves during shooting if the camera is unable to combine the images a warning will be dis played and the camera will take a single picture using the flash Backlighting 4 Photograph backlit subjects M 42 Soft 0 Shoot photographs with a fe Saw J soft filter effect To choose the amount of softening press when the view through the lens is dis played highlight an option using the multi selector and press 9 to select Miniature effect t 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 2 Take photos in which only fee tae a selected hue appears in color To choose the hue press when the view through the lens is dis played and use the multi selector and button Available Settings For information on the opti
10. Press A or W to highlight the desired LR setting and press lt or gt to choose a KOLS value Repeat this step until all set ZI tings have been adjusted or select Quick adjust to choose a preset combination of settings Default settings can be restored by pressing the t button 3 Save changes and exit Press Preset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera are referred to as preset Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls are created through modifica tions to existing Picture Controls using the Custom Picture Control option in the image processing menu M 152 If desired custom Pic ture Controls can be saved to a memory card and copied to other Nikon 1 S1 cameras or loaded into compatible software M 153 Modified Picture Controls Picture Controls that have been modified Picture Control from default settings are indicated by aster isks next to the Picture Control name and icon in the Picture Control menu M 148 and next to the Picture Control icon I 4 in the detailed display A 157 IPT Portrait Picture Control and Shooting Mode In auto and best moment capture modes and creative modes other than P S A and M and when i Scene auto selector M 119 is chosen in Motion Snapshot mode the camera automatically chooses a Picture Control according to the scene 149 150 HE Picture Control Settings Quick adj
11. r Playback menu 4107 Shooting menu 0 117 Adjust settings for still Adjust playback settings photography Shooting mode r menu V8 Choose a shooting mode Image processing r Movie menu CO 137 Setup menu Q 155 Adjust movie recording options Adjust basic camera settings Image processing menu Q 141 Adjust white balance ISO sensitivity Picture Controls and other image processing settings for photographs and movies HE Choosing a Shooting Mode To display the shooting mode menu enom press the MENU button highlight Shoot ing mode and press Use the multi selector to highlight a shooting mode and press 9 to select the highlighted option ZJ Motion Snapshot mode M 53 Each time the shutter is released the camera records a still image and about 1 6 s of movie footage When the resulting Motion Snapshot is viewed on the camera the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 4 s followed by the still image Ct Best moment capture mode 1 45 Choose the moment to release the shutter as the scene plays back in slow motion slow view or let the camera choose the best shot based on composi tion and motion Smart Photo Selector i Auto mode M 23 Let the camera pick the set tings for photographs and movies O ac Creative mode M 33 For photographs in which you want to use special effects match set tings to the scene or
12. Flash compensation Flash mode Flash range Flash ready indicator Flexible program Flicker reduction Focal length Focal length scale Focal plane mark Focus area Focus lock Focus mode Format Format memory card Frame rate ETI Lasasnsecrons Full frame playback Full time AF G HDMI device control HDMI CEC High definition High ISO noise reduction Histogram Hue Image processing menu Image quality Image review Image selection Image size Index print Mee ISO sensitivity oes csescsssetesssseeee 147 J JPEG disisiran tirsisti sikas 20 L Landscape 25 148 Language 20 160 Lens 18 26 127 163 193 Lens cap 196 Lens mount 132 Live image control Load from save to card Long exposure NR wissen M Manual Manual focus Matrix Metering Maximum aperture Memory card 15 17 156 165 179 Memory card access lamp Memory card capacity Metering Microphone Miniature effect Monitor Monochrome Motion Snapshot mode Mount adapter MOV Movie before after Movie menu Movie settings Movie sound options Movie record button 31 43 57 59 63 Movies Multi selector 163 198 21 123 180 031 43 57 139 NEF RAW Neutral Night landscape Night portrait Nikon Transfer 2 208 P Photo information
13. FOr Yo r Safety osc ciisisssccisscssssesssneadscassecescinadsvssssenssccasisabsssessanvesavass x E Notices xiii Introduction 1 Before YOU BEGIN isssssisrssrssisssnssiirusossssessinsseceisissassasisosusesaa laesies 1 Parts of th Camera s icsisssisccsssesiaciciccesssesacecsecasssceistonsoesesbeasiedeasecses 2 The Camera Bod yscscsssiccascnccinandidicvanndaadsmalieaetied 2 TREMOR ITON aeinn e RA piesa a eco 4 The Multi Selector The MENU Button First Step Sinanin tins EE E a Ea 13 Auto Mode 23 Taking Photos in Auto Mode s ssesssesscessessesssossesssosscoseosseosee 23 Viewing Photographs ssessssssssscesscssecsscossesscsseossosssoseesseoseessee 29 Deleting PICU ESen aE RE 30 Recording Movies in Auto Mode ssssssessssssosssossosseoseesscoseessee 31 Creative Mode 33 Choosing a Creative Mode ss ssssssesssesscossesseossosssossesseoseesseese 33 Choosing a Scene 2 esesssssessssecesecececsccssssssesecececessssesesececessseseees 34 Taking Photos in P S A and M Modes 36 P Programmed AUto sssssscscssssecsecssseesecssssessecssneessccssneesessssnsecessssnes 36 S Shutter Priority AUTO csssssscsssseccsssescsnseccsssecccssecessueecssueecesneeeesaee 37 A Aperture Priority AUtO ssssssessesesssessssusseeseeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeseessessesssssssssss 38 M Manualen ARN Ras 39 Back lighting anneannesini is aaiae esii asainn 42 Recording Movies in Creative Mode sssssssesssssscssesscesse
14. File system DCF Design Rule for Camera File System 2 0 DPOF Digi tal Print Order Format Exif Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras 2 3 PictBridge Shooting modes auto AC creative with a choice of the follow ing options P S A M kd night landscape Fa night portrait 4 backlighting soft miniature effect and selective color C4 best moment capture st slow view and amp Smart Photo Selec tor t advanced movie HD P S A M only and slow motion Z4 Motion Snapshot Shutter Type Electronic shutter Speed YA6 000 30 s in steps of 14 EV Bulb Note Bulb ends automatically after approximately 2 minutes Flash sync speed Synchronizes with shutter at X Y o s or slower Release Mode e Single frame continuous e Self timer Frame advance rate Approx 5 15 30 or 60 fps Self timer 25 558 105 Exposure Metering TTL metering using image sensor Metering method e Matrix e Center weighted Meters 4 5 mm circle in center of frame e Spot Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected focus area Mode Pprogrammed auto with flexible program S shutter priority auto Aaperture priority auto M manual scene auto selector Exposure compensation 3 3 EV in increments of 14 EV Exposure lock Luminosity locked at metered value when shut ter release button is pressed halfway ISO sensitivity ISO 100
15. 1 EV in increments of 14 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 Movie Metering TTL metering using image sensor Metering method e Matrix e Center weighted Meters 4 5 mm circle in center of frame e Spot Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected focus area Frame size pixels recording rate HD movies aspect ratio 16 9 e 1920 x 1080 60i 59 94 fields s e 1920 x 1080 30p 29 97 fps e 1280 x 720 60p 59 94 fps e 1280 x 720 30p 29 97 fps Slow motion movies aspect ratio 8 3 e 640 x 240 400 fps plays at 30p 29 97 fps e 320 x 120 1200 fps plays at 30p 29 97 fps Motion Snapshot aspect ratio 16 9 1280 x 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 AAC Audio recording device Built in stereo microphone sensitivity adjustable Sensor output is about 60 fps Monitor 7 5 cm 3 in approx 460k dot TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Playback Full frame and thumbnail 4 9 or 72 images or calendar playback with playback zoom movie playback slide show histogram display auto image rotation and rating option
16. 15 the card is correctly inserted This memory cardis Select Yes to format the card or turn not formatted Format the camera off and insert another 15 156 the memory card memory card Message Solution m Memory card is locked write protected Turn the camera off and slide the card Eye Fi cards cannot be a ROO Rae Rae write protect switch to the write 16 soa ie position protect switch in the lock position e You may be able to record additional 120 images if you reduce image quality or Memory card is full size e Delete unwanted images 85 e Insert another memory card 15 165 e Use an approved card 165 This memory card e Format the card If the problem per 156 cannot be used Card sists the card may be damaged Con may be damaged tact a Nikon authorized service insert a different card representative e Insert anew memory card 15 165 If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a Cannoter ate photograph numbered 9999 the shut o ter release button will be disabled and additional folders on 159 memory card no further photographs can be taken Choose Yes for Reset file numbering and then either format the current mem ory card or insert a new memory card The movie record The movie record button can not be button cannot be used used in best moment capture or 49 55 in this mode Motion Snapshot modes Photographs cannot
17. 6400 ISO sensitivity is fixed at the selected value Auto ISO Sensitivity Options When auto ISO sensitivity control is in effect the display shows an ISO AUTO icon and the current ISO sensitivity er2s es Gate mE 4 147 Picture Control Choose how the camera processes photographs Standard processing for balanced results Recom EEV SANER mended in most situations Minimal processing for natural results Choose for ENL Neutral photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched Pictures are enhanced for a vivid photoprint effect EWI Vivid Choose for photographs that emphasize primary col ors EMC Monochrome Take monochrome photographs Process portraits for natural texture and a rounded KPT Portrait feel ES Landscape Take vibrant photographs of landscapes and city scapes Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset and custom Picture Controls M 152 can be modified to suit the scene or your creative intent 1 Display options Highlight an item in the Picture Con Picture Control trol menu and press gt to display Pic ASD Standard ture Control settings M 150 the eae ee settings available with custom Picture EMC Monochrome Controls are the same as the preset EET Porn controls on which they are based To use an unmodified Picture Control highlight it and press 9 4 148 2 Adjust settings
18. Shutter priority auto 34 37 57 119 A Aperture priority auto 34 38 57 119 M Manual 000 34 39 57 119 kd Night landscape we ccscseceeeeee 34 FA Night portrait i Backlighting Q Soft t Miniature effect Selective color Slow motion 2 Portrait lal Landscape Is Night portrait Close up ET Night landscape Auto se X flexible Program weecsccscseseeeeee 36 MENU menu button 7 107 117 137 141 155 playback button 29 50 56 T delete button 30 51 56 66 85 v OK button cscs ccadeccecscssstssssectesdece 6 Gi feature 11 27 33 47 55 58 62 86 continuous shooting self timer 67 69 exposure compensation 4 flash mode bs PRE Preset Manual ccsessseeseeeee matrix centerweighted J spot auto area t1 single point subject tracking S Single frame red eye reduction SLOW slow sync REAR rear curtain sync 4 flash ready indicator A AC adapter Accessories Active D Lighting Adobe RGB uw Advanced movie mode AE lock AF area mode AF assist illuminator AF C AF F Aperture Aperture priority auto 34 38 57 119 Attaching the lens Auto distortion control Auto image rotation Auto mode Auto po
19. The shutter release button can not be be recorded in this used to take photographs while a 61 mode slow motion movie is being recorded Photographs cannot be taken in shutter priority Choose a different shutter speed or 37 39 auto mode at a shutter speed of Bulb select mode M Message Solution mm Turn the camera off and then on again Failed to update lens P and reattempt the update If the prob firmware Try again lem persists or reoccurs frequently after turning the gt contact a Nikon authorized service camera off and on representative Press the shutter release button Con An error has occurred tact a Nikon authorized service repre Press the shutter ae sentative if the problem persists or re release button again occurs frequently An error has occurred Turn the camera off and then on again in the internal circuitry If the problem persists or reoccurs fre Try again after turning quently contact a Nikon authorized the camera off and on service representative The camera s internal temperature is high A P 5 ig Wait for the camera to cool xvi The camera will now turn off Memory card contains To view pictures insert a memory card 15 no images containing images Cannot display this file The file has been created or modified on a computer or different make of camera or is corrupt Check printer Check
20. gt Microphone QO 140 e Live audio is not recorded with slow motion movies M 62 or Motion Snapshots M 53 Playback Tall portrait orientation photos are displayed in wide landscape orientation e Select On for Rotate tall 1 110 e The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off 1 161 e Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken V 161 e Photo is displayed in image review M 110 Cannot hear movie sound e Rotate the multi selector clockwise to raise the volume 1 65 If the camera is connected to a television M 100 use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume e Live audio is not recorded with slow motion movies M 62 or Motion Snapshots 2255 Cannot delete images e Remove protection from the files before deletion A 110 e The memory card is locked M 16 Cannot select photos for printing The memory card is full A 22 or locked CQ 16 or the photos are in NEF RAW format To print NEF RAW pho tos transfer the pictures to a computer and use the supplied software or Capture NX 2 095 Pictures are not displayed on TV The camera is not correctly connected 100 Pictures cannot be transferred to a computer If your system does not meet the requirements on page 93 you may still be able to transfer pictures to the computer using a card reader Photos are not displayed in Capture NX 2 Update to the latest version M 164 Miscellaneous The date o
21. or gt to adjust saturation Saturation control is not available when B amp W black and white is selected 151 Custom Picture Control The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls Edit Save To create a custom Picture Control select Edit save and follow the steps below 1 Select a Picture Control Highlight an existing Picture Control Custom Picture Control and press gt or press 9 to proceed to Step 3 to save a copy of the high lighted Picture Control without fur ther modification 2 Edit the selected Picture Control See page 150 for more information To abandon any changes and start over from default settings press the t but ton Press when settings are com plete 3 Save the Picture Control Highlight a destination C 1 through Custom Picture Control C 9 and press amp to save the custom Picture Control and return to the ee image processing menu The new Picture Control will be listed in the Picture Control menu ALS Landscape 152 Load from Save to Card Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX 2 or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in other Nikon 1 S1 cameras and compatible software and then deleted when
22. 2 RAW images fixed at 3872 x 2592 pixels 3 Smart Photo Selector mode only 4 Not available when Slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode 62 5 VR lenses only 6 Slow motion selected in advanced movie mode 7 Continuous and self timer can not be used together HEC Creative Mode In the table below creative modes are represented by the following icons ll night landscape Mi night portrait backlighting Q soft t miniature effect and selective color Q Ot snuaw bulssadoid afew pue alAou Hulyooyus Exposure mode Image quality Vv v Vv v vi Ve vi Vv 12 VAP o 12 Image size vie v3 oY 13 v v v v v v Vv Number of shots saved Movie before after File format Metering Vv v v Auto distortion control Vv Vv v Color space D Active D Lighting HDR Long exposure NR Optical VR SSIS I S BANE BANE Electronic VR Focus mode AF area mode Face priority Built in AF assist xI Flash compensation gt Frame rate Us Movie settings Movie sound options White balance ISIS SISS I ISSIS SISS I ISSIS ISO sensitivity Picture Control Custom Picture Control High ISO noise reduction LS RIYNA SYSS SSS SSS LI KRISIS
23. 6400 in steps of 1 EV auto ISO sensitiv Recommended Exposure ity control ISO 100 6400 100 3200 100 800 available Index user controlled in P S A and M modes Active D Lighting On off Focus Autofocus Hybrid autofocus phase detection contrast detect AF AF assist illuminator Lens servo e Autofocus AF Single AF AF S continuous AF AF C auto AF S AF C selection AF A full time AF AF F e Manual focus MF AF area mode Single point auto area subject tracking Focus area e Single point AF 135 focus areas the center 73 areas support phase detection AF e 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 e Auto Soft Miniature effect Selective color Creative mode Flash pops up automatically and fires as required e Night portrait Backlighting Creative mode Flash pops up automatically and fires with every shot e 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 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
24. Interface USB Hi Speed USB HDMI output Type C mini pin HDMI connector Supported languages Arabic Bengali Chinese Simplified and Tradi tional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungarian Indo nesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Per sian Polish Portuguese European and Brazilian Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Tamil Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese Power source Battery One rechargeable Li ion EN EL20 battery AC adapter EH 5b AC adapter requires EP 5C power connec tor available separately Tripod socket Ya in ISO 1222 Dimensions weight Dimensions W x H x D Approx 102 0 x 60 5 x 29 7 mm 4 0 x 2 4 x 1 2 in excluding projections Weight Approx 240 g 8 5 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap approx 197 g 6 9 oz camera body only Operating environment Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Humidity 85 or less no condensation e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged bat tery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA 23 3 C 73 4 5 4 F e 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 mi
25. Interface HDMI cable available separately from third party suppliers can be used to connect the camera to high definition video devices 1 Connect the HDMI cable Turn the camera off and connect the HDMI cable Connect to HD device Connect to camera choose cable with appropriate connector 2 Tune the device to the HDMI channel 3 Turn the camera on Turn the camera on the camera monitor will remain off and the camera shooting mode display will appear on the HD device Pictures can be played back using camera controls as described elsewhere in this manual note that the edges of images may not be visible in the display LY Close the Connector Cover Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer K Television Playback Volume can be adjusted using the controls on the television adjusting volume on the camera has no effect Use of an EH 5b AC adapter and EP 5C power connector available separately is recommended for extended playback EE HDMI Device Control To control the camera remotely from a device that supports HDMI CEC High Definition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control select On for HDMI device control in the camera setup menu The HDMI CEC device will display a remote control guide and the remote control can be used in place of the following camera controls Camera R
26. M Modes When an auto option is selected for ISO sensitivity N 147 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 119 Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs Option Filetype Description NEF RAW NEF Compressed 12 bit raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card White bal ance contrast and other settings can be adjusted ona computer after shooting JPEG fine Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 4 fine quality JPEG normal JPEG Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 8 normal quality JPEG basic Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 16 basic quality Image Size Choose the size of photographs Option Size pixels Approximate print size at 300 dpi cm in 3872x2592 10 0 M 3872 x 2592 32 8 x 21 9 12 9 x 8 6 M 2896x1944 5 6M 2896 x 1944 24 5 x 16 5 9 7 x 6 5 S 1936x1296 2 5M 1936 x 1296 16 4 x 11 0 6 5x4 3 Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch dpi 1 inch approximately 2 54 cm 120 NEF RAW The option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF RAW images NEF RAW images can be viewed on the camera or using
27. Mac OS X version 10 6 10 7 or 10 8 RAM 1 GB or more Hard disk A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1 GB or more rec space jommended x e Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels XGA or more Monitor e Color 24 bit color millions of colors or more If your system does not meet the above requirements only ViewNX 2 will be installed 93 Supported Operating Systems See the websites listed on page xvii for the latest information on sup ported operating systems 94 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer Transferring Pictures 1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Choose one of the following methods e 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 e SD card slot If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot the card can be inserted directly in the slot e SD card reader Connect a card reader available separately from third party suppliers to the computer and insert the memory card 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 Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below 1 Under Import pictu
28. Shol fim Gi So CJ Focus Point i Sort ABC ail Log Matching For More Information Consult online help for more infor mation on using ViewNX 2 97 Creating Short Movies Use the supplied Short Movie Creator software to create movies combining photographs with Motion Snapshots movies and music 1 Transfer pictures Transfer pictures as described on page 95 2 Select components Select pictures in ViewNxX 2 3 Start Short Movie Creator Click the Short Movie Wintsiii Creator button in ViewNxX 2 fim Sort ABC The images selected in Step Components panel 2 will be displayed in the z Short Movie Creator Com ponents panel if desired additional pictures can be dragged into the Compo nents panel from ViewNX 2 i and re ordered using drag and drop In the case of photos taken with the Smart Photo Selector only the best shot will be displayed The photo and movie components of Motion Snapshots appear as separate files 4 Select a style and background track Select a style in the Styles panel and a background track in the Music panel To preview the movie click EM 98 5 Save the movie Click Create Movie The dia awe log shown at right will be displayed select one of the following options and click Create Ciccone Bee e Save file Save the movietoa MOV H 264 AC folder on the computer eng e Save to Ca
29. X2 SDHC cards Eye Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase in accordance with local reg ulations Eye Fi cards may not be available in some countries or regions consult the manufacturer for more information Be sure the Eye Fi card firmware has been updated to the latest version Card status is indicated by an icon inthe P ss0 kemy display EL a e static Eye Fi upload enabled wait ing to begin upload e animated Eye Fi upload enabled uploading data e Eye Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload e Error M Eye Fi Cards Note that pictures will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient and that Eye Fi upload is disabled during movie recording In locations in which wireless devices are prohibited turn the camera off and remove the card See the manual provided with the Eye Fi card and direct any inquiries to the manufacturer Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connec tor and AC adapter 1 Ready the camera Open the battery chamber mem ory card slot cover 2 Insert the EP 5C power connector Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown using the connec tor to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side The latch locks the connector in place when the con nector is fully inserted 3 Close the battery
30. adapter to the cam era USB connector to copy images to or control the camera from smartphone or tablet devices running the Wireless Mobile Utility app 1 Connect the WU 1b After removing the rubber cap from the WU 1b USB connector turn the camera off and attach the adapter to the camera USB connector 2 Activate the adapter Select Wireless mobile adapter in the setup menu M 155 A confirma eaters tion dialog will be displayed select Yes to activate the WU 1b allowing No wireless connection to smart devices or No to deactivate the WU 1b and prevent wireless connection V4 Using the WU 1b for the First Time After connecting the WU 1b you will need to adjust smart device wireless settings See the WU 1b manual for more information 3 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device 4 Take pictures remotely Once a wireless connection is estab lished the smart device will display the view through the camera lens the adapter active camera will display a message stating that a wireless connection is active Wireless mobile Wireless Networks Camera settings can not be adjusted while the camera is connected to a wireless network To end the connection press the MENU button The Wireless Mobile Utility The Wireless Mobile Utility is available from Google Play and the App Store System requirements and Information on install
31. after selecting the shooting mode In playback mode the I key can be used to rate pictures M 86 11 E HE Using the Menus Use the multi selector M 6 to navigate the playback shooting movie image processing and setup menus Multi selector 1 Select an item Press A or to highlight menu items and press to view options for the Slide show I review highlighted item ricer DPOF print order Protect 2 Select an option Press A or W to highlight the desired option and press to select Using the Menus The items listed may vary with camera settings Items displayed in gray are not currently available M 174 To exit the menus and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway M 25 GZ Choosing a Menu To display another menu press lt in Step 1 and then press A or W to highlight the desired icon Press to position the cursor in the highlighted menu First Steps 1 Attach the camera strap Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets gt l A E 2 Charge the battery Insert the battery into the charger and plug the charger in An exhausted battery fully charges in about two hours Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete a Battery charging Charging complete K The Plug Ada
32. and 4 best shot candidates If 1 is selected the camera will save only the best shot Movie Before After Choose whether the movie portions of Motion Snapshots end when the shutter release button is pressed all the way or about 0 6 s after Q 53 If 1 6 s O is selected the photograph used for the Motion Snapshot will feature the last frame of the movie 1 05 0 6s Movie footage starts about a second before the shutter release button is pressed all the way down and ends about 0 6 s after Shutter release button Shutter release button pressed halfway pressed all the way down 4 b DONOOOOCONOCODOOCODOOCODOOODOONOOOONONNNOONOOODOONOONO Movie footage 1 65 0s The camera records about 1 6s of movie footage ending when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down Shutter release button Shutter release button pressed halfway pressed all the way down 4 1 65 e Movie footage File Format Choose the file format for Motion Snapshots M 53 Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 4s MOV file and a JPEG NMS files image Motion Snapshots can only be viewed on the camera or using ViewNxX 2 M 93 Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 10s MOV file that can be viewed in a variety of computer applications The Motion Snap MOV file shot is not displayed automatically when shooting ends M 54 for information on viewing Motion Snapshot movies see pa
33. are displayed while record ing is in progress Audio Recording Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built in microphone Recording indicator may record sounds made by the camera Time elapsed or lens By default the camera focuses continuously to avoid recording focus noise select Single AF for Focus mode in the movie menu 41128 The Movie sound options item in the movie menu offers microphone sensitivity and wind noise options 1 140 Movie record button 18 Time available E 4 End recording Press the movie record button again to end recording Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached M 139 the mem L__ __ ory card is full the lens is removed or the camera becomes hot M xvi Movie record button Maximum Length At default settings HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 min utes in length for more information see page 139 note that depending on memory card write speed shooting may end before this length is reached M 165 59 The Movie Crop The movie crop is shown in the monitor HD crop 16 9 21125 F5 6158 400 00s075 Slow motion movie crop 8 3 Focus Lock If Single AF is selected for Focus mode in the movie menu for advanced movie mode focus will lock while the shutter release button is pressed halfway M 134 HE Taking Photographs Du
34. can be recorded by selecting Slow motion from the A Gi button menu in advanced movie mode Slow motion movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at about 30 fps 1 Select mode Press the MENU button to display the SS ano menus and select t advanced a gN movie mode for Shooting mode EE n 8 If an option other than Slow motion is selected choose Slow motion Advanced movie Slow motion 2 Frame the opening shot Frame the opening shot with your ki subject in the center of the display 125 5 6158 400 005035 62 3 Focus v L Focus area 4 Start recording Press the movie record button to begin recording A recording indica tor the time elapsed and the time available are displayed while record ing is in progress The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the dis play face detection M 26 is not available and focus and exposure can not be adjusted Movie record button Recording indicator Time elapsed CFA ET Time available 63 64 5 End recording Press the movie record button again to end recording Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached the memory card is full the lens is removed or the camera becomes hot M xvi Movie record button Maximum Length Up to 2 5 seconds of footage can be recorded note that depending on memory card write
35. com pensation options 2 Choose a value Use the multi selector to choose from values between 3 EV underexpo sure and 3 EV overexposure in increments of ZEV In general posi tive values make the image brighter while negative values make it darker Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compen sation to 0 In modes P S and A exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is most effective when used with center weighted or spot metering M 123 The Built in Flash When used with the built in flash exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level 71 The Built in Flash Use the built in flash for additional lighting when the subject is poorly lit or to fill in illuminate back lit subjects The camera offers a choice of flash modes choose a mode according to light ing conditions and your creative intent The built in flash is avail able in the following shooting modes HE Auto Pop up Modes In auto and in night portrait backlighting soft miniature effect and selective color 4C creative modes the flash will pop up automatically and fire when required 1 Choose a flash mode M 73 2 Take pictures The flash will pop up and fire as required In night portrait A 35 and if HDR is off in backlighting y 42 mode the flash will Z pop up and fire wi
36. control shutter speed and aperture m Advanced movie mode C11 57 Choose the shutter speed and aperture for HD movies or shoot slow motion movies Options for each mode can be displayed by highlighting the mode and pressing Press 4 to return to the shooting mode menu Z Motion Snapshot mode Choose a theme M 55 Beauty MB e Relaxation E Waves A e Tenderness E Theme Motion Snapshot Ct Best moment capture mode Choose between slow view and Smart Photo Selector modes M 45 e Slow view m Smart Photo Selector i Auto mode Take photographs using live controls M 27 e Active D Lighting f e Motion control 2 Background softening e Brightness nnol o lead doting m wee amp OS Auto go QC Creative mode Choose a scene M 33 Programmed auto P Night portrait Fa e Shutter priority auto S Backlighting iB Aperture priority auto A e Soft Q e Manual M e Miniature effect 4 Night landscape k3 e Selective color 2 Shooting mode Creative Creative a Advanced movie mode Choose between HD M 57 and slow motion movies M 62 Programmed auto P e Manual M e Shutter priority auto S Slow motion e Aperture priority auto A Shooting mode Advanced movie Advanced movie ZA G Feature The options for each mode can also be dis played by pressing the i key on the multi selector
37. cool dry place e 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 e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration or deformation xi xii the charger e Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock e Do not short the charger terminals Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger e Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire e Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec tric shock e Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec tric shock e 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 A Observe proper precautions when handling Use 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 Z CD ROMs CD ROMs containing soft ware or
38. displayed in full frame playback or selected in the thumbnail list press t A confirmation dialog will be displayed press tt again to delete the picture and return to playback or press P to exit without deleting the picture The Playback Menu To delete multiple images press the MENU button select Delete in the playback menu and choose from the options below A confirmation dialog will be displayed select Yes to delete the images note that some time may be required if a large number of images is selected EE Highlight images and press W to select or dese Delete selected images lect M 109 Press to exit when the selection is complete Tl button Delete all images Delete all pictures on the memory card 85 Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion Rat ing is not available with protected images 1 Select a picture Display a picture in full frame playback 2 Press A fi Press A H and rotate the multi selector to choose from ratings of zero to five stars or select to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion 86 Slide Shows To view a slide show of the pictures on the memory card press the MENU button select Slide show in the playback menu and follow the steps below MENU button 1 Select the type of image used in the show Highlight the desired option and press
39. for sepa rate collection at an appropriate col lection point Do not dispose of as household waste e 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 e 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 e 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 xiii xiv Notice for Customers in the U S A The Battery Charger INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE DANGER TO 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 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 dev
40. lens and lens cap Turn the camera off and attach a 1 NIKKOR lens Do not remove the lens cap 2 Select Pixel mapping Turn the camera on press MENU and select Pixel mapping in the setup menu 3 Select Yes Pixel mapping begins immediately Note that other opera tions can not be performed while pixel mapping is in progress Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source until pixel mapping is complete 4 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off when pixel mapping is complete Firmware Version View the current firmware version eee 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 Optional Accessories At the time of writing the following accessories were available for your camera Lenses 1 mount lenses Mount Mount Adapter FT1 The FT1 allows NIKKOR F mount lenses to adapters be used with Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cameras The angle of view of an F mount lens mounted on the FT1 is equivalent to that of a 35 mm format lens with a focal length about 2 7 x longer See page 198 for informa tion on using the FT1 For information on attaching the FT1 and precautions for use see the FT1 Mount Adapter User s Manual For information on the lenses that can be used see Compatible NIKKOR F Mount Lenses The FT1 Mount Ada
41. more 1280 x 1024 pixels SXGA Monitor or more recommended e Color 24 bit color True Color or more Mac 0S Photos JPEG movies Intel Core or Xeon series CPU e H 264 movies playback 2 GHz Core Duo or better e H 264 movies editing 2 6 GHz Core 2 Duo or better os Mac OS X version 10 6 10 7 or 10 8 RAM 512 MB or more 2 GB or more recommended Hard disk A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1 GB or more rec space jommended e Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels XGA or more 1280 x 1024 pixels SXGA Monitor or more recommended e Color 24 bit color millions of colors or more Motion Snapshots ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots saved using the File format gt NMS files option in the shooting menu 123 93 The system requirements for Short Movie Creator are Windows CPU 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better 0s Pre installed versions of Windows XP Windows Vista Win dows 7 and Windows 8 RAM 1 5 GB or more with at least 128 MB of video RAM 2 GB or more with at least 256 MB of video RAM recommended for creating HD movies Hard disk A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1 GB or more rec space ommended r e Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels XGA or more Monitor e Color 32 bit color True Color or more Other DirectX 9 or later and OpenGL 1 4 or later MacOS CPU 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better os
42. no longer needed To copy custom Picture Controls to or from the memory card or to delete custom Picture Controls from the memory card select Load from save to card in the Custom Picture Control menu The following options will be displayed Copy custom Picture Controls from the memory card to custom Picture Controls C 1 through C 9 Delete selected custom Picture Controls from the memory card The confirmation dialog Delete Picture Control shown at right will be dis played before a Picture Control is deleted to delete the selected Picture Control high light Yes and press 9 Copy a custom Picture Control C 1 through C 9 to a selected destination 1 through 99 on the memory card Copy to camera VIVID 02 Delete from card Copy to card Copy to Card Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time The memory card can only be used to store user created custom Picture Controls The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera can not be copied to the memory card or deleted Custom Picture Control gt Delete The Delete option in the Custom Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls from the camera when they are no longer needed 4 153 4 154 High ISO Noise Reduction Select On to reduce noise randomly spaced bright pixels lines or fog If Off is selected noise reduction will only be per forme
43. orientation pictures are displayed in wide landscape orientation Protect Protect selected images from accidental deletion Note that this option does NOT protect files from deletion when the memory card is formatted A 156 Press lt or gt to highlight pictures M 109 and press W to Select set select or deselect Press to exit when the operation is com plete Reset Remove protection from all pictures Rating Press lt or P to highlight pictures M 109 and press A or to choose a rating M 86 Press X to exit when the operation is complete D Lighting Applied to selected images D Lighting creates copies that have been processed to brighten shadows Use to retouch dark or backlit photographs Before Press 4 or gt to highlight an image BE 41109 and press 9 to display the ie lt 9 options shown at right Press A or W to ace choose the amount of correction per formed the effect can be previewed in z the display and press amp to create a retouched copy D Lighting Noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines may appear in cop ies created with D Lighting Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects K Image Size Copies created from JPEG photos are the same size as the original B while copies created from NEF RAW photos are saved as JPEG images with a size of 3872 x 2592 111 112 Create small copies
44. release mode 5 fps is selected for Continuous self timer and the built in flash is raised The camera does not focus automatically e The subject is not suited to autofocus M 130 e The camera is in manual focus mode M 128 131 Focus does not lock when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Set the focus mode to AF S A 128 134 Focus area selection is unavailable Focus area selection is not available in auto area AF M 133 or face priority MA 26 In other AF area modes the focus area can be selected by pressing AF area mode selection is unavailable The camera is in auto or best moment capture mode 1 45 an option other than P S A Mis selected in creative mode 2 33 manual focus mode is selected M 128 or the Scene auto selector is used M 119 Image size selection is unavailable NEF RAW is selected for image quality QO 120 The camera is slow to record photos Turn long exposure noise reduction off Z 127 In creative mode additional time may be needed to record pho tos when Night landscape M 34 or Night portrait M 35 is selected or when Backlighting is selected and HDR is on M 42 Noise bright spots randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines appears in photos e Lower ISO sensitivity or enable high ISO noise reduction M 147 e Use long exposure noise reduction at shutter speeds slower than 1 s 127 Smudges appear in photographs Clean the front and rear lens el
45. rently selected as the best shot images highlight Yes and press 9 All except best shot e All except best shot Delete the best shot candidates but not picture cur A confirmation dialog will be displayed to delete the selected image or 51 52 Motion Snapshot Mode Record brief movie vignettes with your photographs Each time the shutter is released the camera records a still image and about 1 6 s of movie footage When the resulting Motion Snap shot is viewed on the camera the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 4 s followed by the still image play back is accompanied by a background track about 10 s long Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode 1 Select Z mode Press the MENU button to display the menus and select Motion Snap shot mode for Shooting mode 8 Eyre Shooting mode 2 Frame the picture Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame GJ Available Settings For information on the options available in Motion Snapshot mode see page 174 53 54 3 Begin buffering Press the shutter release button half way to focus 24 An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer 4 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The camera will record a photograph together with about 1 6s of movie foota
46. soft ware such as Capture NX 2 available separately 0A 164 or ViewNX 2 supplied File Names Photos and movies are stored as image files with names of the form xxx_nnnnyyyy where exxx is either NMS Motion Snapshots recorded with NMS files selected for File format M 123 or DSC photos MOV format Motion Snapshots and movies including copies created with Edit movie 1114 e nnnn a four digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automat ically in ascending order by the camera and e yyy one of the following three letter extensions NEF for NEF RAW images JPG for JPEG images or MOV for movies Trimmed copies created with Edit movie M 114 have file names beginning with DSC copies created with the other retouch options in the playback menu have file names beginning with CSC e g CSC_0001 JPG Images recorded with Adobe RGB selected for Color space M 125 have names that begin with an underscore e g DSC0001 JPG Image Quality and Size Together image quality and size determine how much space each pho tograph occupies on the memory card Larger higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card M 179 121 122 Number of Shots Saved Choose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo Selec tor If 5 is selected the camera will save the best shot
47. 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 e The camera is off A 19 or the battery is exhausted M 13 22 e The display has turned off automatically to save power M 158 The display can be reactivated by pressing the shutter release button e The camera is connected to a computer M 95 or television M 100 The camera turns off without warning e The battery is low M 13 22 e The display has turned off automatically to save power M 158 The display can be reactivated by pressing the shutter release button e The camera s internal temperature is high M xvi 187 Wait for the camera to cool before turning it on again Indicators are not displayed Use the Display gt Shooting and Display gt Playback options in the setup menu to choose the information dis played M 157 Shooting All Modes The camera takes time to turn on Delete files or format the memory card The shutter release is disabled e The battery is exhausted M 13 22 e The memory card is locked M 16 or full A 22 e The flash is charging 1 72 e The camera is not in focus M 24 e You are currently filming a slow motion movie M 61 Only one picture is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed in continuous
48. the fine tuning axes are relative not absolute For example moving the cursor to B blue when a warm setting such as amp incandescent is selected will make photographs slightly colder but will not actually make them blue 3 Save changes and exit Press An asterisk will appear next to the white balance icon C1 4 in the detailed display N 157 to show that white Fz balance has been altered from default values 143 4 144 Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast 1 Light a reference object Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph A standard gray panel can be used for increased precision 2 Select Preset manual Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press The dialog OG aa shown at right will be displayed high white balance light Yes and press to overwrite the existing value for preset manual white balance The message shown at right will be displayed Photograph a white or gray object composing the shot so that it fills the frame 3 Measure white balance When the camera is ready to measure white balance a flashing PRE will be displayed Before the indicator stops flashing frame the reference object so that it fills the display and press th
49. the printer Check paper Select Resume after loading paper of __ the correct size Paper jam Clear the jam and select Resume Out of paper Insert paper and select Resume Check ink supply Select Resume after checking the ink Out of ink Replace the ink and select Resume See the printer manual for more information Specifications Nikon 1 S1 Digital Camera Type Type Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Lens mount Nikon 1 mount Effective angle of view Approx 2 7x lens focal length 35 mm format equivalent Effective pixels 10 1 million Image sensor Image sensor 13 2 mm x 8 8 mm CMOS sensor Nikon CX for mat Storage Image size pixels Still images aspect ratio 3 2 e 3872 x 2592 e 2896 x 1944 e 1936 x 1296 Still images aspect ratio 16 9 e 3840 x 2160 Motion Snapshot mode or 1080 60i 1080 30p selected in advanced movie mode 1280x720 720 60p 720 30p selected in advanced movie mode File format e NEF RAW 12 bit compressed e JPEG JPEG Baseline compliant with fine approx 1 4 normal approx 1 8 or basic approx 1 16 compression Picture Control system Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape selected Picture Control can be mod ified storage for custom Picture Controls Media SD Secure Digital SDHC and SDXC memory cards
50. the shutter a speed the camera automati priority auto 6 cally adjusts aperture for Mn optimal exposure M 37 You choose the aperture the Advanced _ Aperture 7 a camera automatically adjusts movie priority auto A shutter speed for optimal mode M 58 A exposure M 38 62 Manual M You choose the shutter speed and aperture M 39 Record silent slow motion A Slow f i Slow motion Sennen movies Movies are recorded C 8 3 at 400 fps and play back at about 30 fps 1 62 Available Settings For information on the options available in advanced movie mode see page 174 57 Recording HD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 9 1 Choose a shooting mode Press the MENU button to display the Ses menus M 7 and choose an option for Shooting mode that supports HD movie recording 57 For greater control of exposure select advanced movie mode press A Gi and choose from P Programmed auto S Shutter priority auto A Aperture priority auto and M Manual 2 57 Advanced movie DWZ rie i Programmed auto ka wd ii Es 125 5 61 400 20 00s 2 6 j SA ST AT H 2 ap Qe ES SER of AE QUY K The Icon A icon indicates that movies can not be recorded 58 3 Start recording Press the movie record button to begin recording A recording indica tor the time elapsed and the time available
51. 0 5 mm Dimensions Approx 57 5 mm diameter x 42 mm distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted Weight Approx 115 g 4 1 oz 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm f 3 5 5 6 Type 1 mount lens Focal length 11 27 5 mm Maximum aperture 3 5 5 6 Construction 8 elements in 6 groups including 1 ED lens element and 1 aspherical lens element 1 protective glass element Angle of view 72 32 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 e 11 mm focal length f 3 5 16 e 27 5 mm focal length f 5 6 16 Filter attachment size 40 5 mm P 0 5 mm Dimensions Approx 57 5 mm diameter x 31 mm distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted Weight Approx 83 g 3 0 oz Specifications subject to change without notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain HE 1 NIKKOR Lenses 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 Lens hood mounting mark Zoom ring Lens cap Lens mounting mark CPU contacts Focal length mark Focal length scale Retractable lens barrel button 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm f 3 5 5 6 Zoom ring Lens cap Lens mounting mark CPU contacts Focal length mark Focal length scale Y Retractable lens barrel button 195 196 1 NIKKOR lenses are exclusive
52. 142 Fine Tuning White Balance Preset Manual ISO Sensitivity neneeese oie 147 Picture CONtHO ssssssssessssessssssesssesessesesessesessesssesessssessseesees 148 Modifying Picture CONtrols ssssscsssssccsseccesssecsssecessusecssntecssneees 148 Custom Picture Control sssscssssccssseessessesessesssessssssesesseeees 152 ECt SAVE s issssscasscscvsiccstanscasesssSsinesncshnsansedvassnsses tubbetvanessesitgencarsteaseets 152 Load from Save to Card eesesssssseesssersssesecssseesessssssessessnsesesesnnseesees 153 High ISO Noise Reduction The Setup Menu 155 Reset Setup Options essssssssssosssssosesscssossoseessososeescesossosseseososeesse 156 Format Memory Carrd sccsssssscscssssssesssesessssecesesescssssssseseeeees 156 Slot Empty Release Lock s ssesssessosssesseossosssossosssossesseosecsseeseese 157 Dis Play nnen anna atni E shediensbsveeaNeaddease 157 Display Brightness sssscsssesscssseccsssccsssecessusecssnesecsusecesneeessnseesenee 157 Grid DISPla Yrren iieii N RE ences 157 SHOOTING PSE ANEN AAE TNE T 157 Playback na A O 158 SOUN SOttiNGS sesscceccscscsessisesccescccsnssersecossedesocechedssesccvessasdedeabocees 158 Auto Power Off sicsssscsscscssssssesssessascernsnerssnsassnscsssessseanesvencovsncavesens 158 Shutter Button AE LOCK ssssssssssesessesessessesssssssesssseesssesees 159 Flicker Reduction Reset File Numbering Time Zone and Date csscscssssssssessssssssss
53. 423 22 2120 Shooting mode 8 EB Flash ready indicator ssssssesnseeus 72 Live image control Creative mode uss Best moment capture SQICCTION sinpatia 45 Advanced movie selection 57 Exposure mode Flexible program indicator EjFlash mode Self timer Bionic mode Active D Lighting Picture Control ss PE White balance a ecsccseeneneneen Movie settings HD movies ees Frame rate slow motion movies 7 Image size 120 B Sound settings mage quality 120 EQJHDR Focus mode 128 E Eye Fi connection indicator HAF area mode EJ Face priority 148 142 PHAperture 139 jShutter speed 138 J Battery indicator 133 Hinar AE lock 135 K appears when memory remains i for over 1000 exposures ss 22 Number of exposures remaining 22 47 Number of shots remaining 62 before memory buffer fills 68 119 White balance 36 recording indicator N 2 Card warning indicator 69 PTime available 67 PISO sensitivity 157 185 59 63 126 i ISO sensitivity indicator 147 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 147 F Metering VUGICATOF sccsincesssnccsersesssvecessnsacsorsnsesinee BFocus area 133 E Microphone sensitivity J AF area brackets 128 ETime elapsed Flash compensation 136 EHpRecording indicator EE Exposure compensa
54. 872x2592 34 2 MB 460 JPEG fine 2896x1944 21 5 MB 730 1936x1296 12 6 MB 1200 3872x2592 17 3 MB 910 JPEG normal 2896x1944 11 0 MB 1400 1936x1296 6 5 MB 2400 3872x2592 8 8 MB 1700 JPEG basic 2896x1944 5 7 MB 2700 1936x1296 3 5 MB 4500 Number of shots saved set to 5 File size is total for 5 images HE HD Movies Movie settings 1 139 Maximum total length approx 1080 60i 1 hours 28 minutes 1080 30p 1 hours 28 minutes 720 60p 2 hours 12 minutes 720 30p 2 hours 56 minutes For information on the maximum le clip see page 139 H Slow Motion Movies ngth that can be recorded in a single Frame rate CO 138 Maximum total recorded length approx 400 fps 1 hours 4 minutes 1200 fps 2 hours 8 minutes Up to 2 5 s of slow motion footage can be recorded in a single clip Playback length is about 13 2 400 fps or 40 1200 fps times the recorded length HE Motion Snapshots Image quality Imagesize Format 2 123 File size No of shots NMS 13 7 MB 1100 MOV 16 5 MB 951 File size is the total for a single photo graph and movie Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected check this list of com mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre sentative Battery Display The camera is on but does not respond Wait for recording or any other process ing to end If the problem persists turn
55. E 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 warr
56. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA 1 s1 Reference Manual Ke Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera To get the most from your camera please be sure to read all instruc tions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following sym bols and conventions are used IV This icon marks cautions information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera This icon marks notes information that should be read before using the camera AA This icon marks references to other pages in this manual The A V 4 and gt symbols represent up down left and right on the multi selector Digitutor Digitutor a series of watch and learn manuals in movie form is avail able from the following website http www nikondigitutor com index_eng html A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time read the safety instructions in For Your Safety M x xii Getting the Most from Your Camera Table of Contents Introduction 0 Auto Mode Creative Mode Best Moment Capture Mode Motion Snapshot Mode EJ Recording and Viewing Movies fe More on Photography B More on Playback Connections E The Playback Menu 2 The Shooting Menu kJ The Movie Menu The Image Proce
57. SIRINI SYSS SS SS S SS INSS YSS SSS S P S A M ei CER ELARA Focus area selection Y Y v iv Flexible program v M Autoexposurelock W VW W W VW v vi viv Q Focus lock Viviviviv4iviv4iv4iVvilV a Continuous Ulevi v l 2 Self timer PAPAA tlVY4 liv iv iVviVviv a roe vVivivi iviviviviviev 2 compensation Flash mode WWW 4t lV iW iiVv iV lV Advanced movie aS a PS ea eS Theme pS SS Sh Se eS JS SS 1 Has no effect on movies recorded with movie record button 2 NEF RAW not available 3 RAW images fixed at 3872 x 2592 pixels 4 Not available when 15 30 or 60 fps is selected for self timer continuous 5 VR lenses only 6 Not available when HDR is on 7 Continuous and self timer can not be used together Defaults Defaults for the options in the playback shooting movie image processing and setup menus may be found on pages 107 117 137 141 and 155 respectively Defaults for other settings are listed below Option Default Focus area M 133 Center Flexible program M 36 Off Focus lock QQ 134 Off Continuous self timer M 67 S single frame Exposure compensation M 71 0 0 Flash mode M 73 Auto Soft Miniature effect Selective color Auto Night portrait Red eye reduction P Programmed auto S Shutter priority auto A Apertu
58. Vvisv Electronic VR Focus mode l V lvlviv AF area mode i dt tjt Face priority Built in AF assist Vv Flash compensation Frame rate a ae es Se eae ie BRIE ERSEN lt gt IRE a SS Se SSE NUS SINUS KINIS RISS KRISIS LISIS l YNN TINS I snuaw u ss 201d Hew pue Iaou Bunooys SISSULISS I SSSULISS I SISSI I x S G nn gt 8 KJ nn gt Movie settings W444 4 Movie sound options White balance ISO sensitivity Picture Control Custom Picture Control High ISO noise reduction xiso snuaw Bulssa20ud abew pue snow Bunoous XS SISNSN S S 85898 S S SUNIN8 XS 8 SINSNIS Focus area selection Flexible program Autoexposure lock Focus lock Continuous Self timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Advanced movie Theme QS SS SINN8 S gt VS LISIS LISS IS SISK NS I KINISS I sBuljias 19470 sS S SN IIS SISS I v v BANE ISI x sS S S S 1 Has no effect on movies recorded with movie record button
59. ake the display darker Grid Display Select On to display a framing grid 25 Shooting Choose the information displayed during shooting 4 P B ane Shem jc gt 8H MNJ SS gy oa J kae maa OOS Detailed 157 158 Playback Choose the information displayed during playback 79 NIKON 1 S1 Mha i F5 6 E 100 vy TL4 lt S Ql lE_ _ Basic info Image only Sound Settings Highlight items and press to select or Sound settings deselect If Autofocus self timer is selected a beep will sound when the CEE camera focuses and during self timer photography to mute the beep remove Rg the check from this item Select Shutter to play a sound when the shutter is released or remove the check from this item to mute the shutter Press to exit when settings are complete Auto Power Off Choose how long the display remains on Auto power off when no operations are performed 19 Choose shorter delays to reduce SS the drain on the battery Once the display 10min has turned off it can be reactivated by RY pressing the shutter release button Shutter Button AE Lock If On is selected exposure will lock while Shutter button AE lock the shutter release button is pressed halfway Flicker Reduction Reduce flicker and banding in the display and in movies while shooting unde
60. amera orientation Auto image rotation On 161 with pictures Wireless mobile Enable or disable the wire adapter less mobile adapter om us Check and optimize the Pixel mapping camera image sensor and 162 image processors x Display the current firm Firmware version play 162 ware version Reset Setup Options Select Yes to reset all setup menu options other than Flicker reduction Time zone and date and Language to default val ues Format Memory Card Select Yes to format the memory card Note that this permanently deletes all data on the card including protected images before proceeding be sure to copy important pictures and other data to a computer M 95 To exit without formatting the memory card highlight No and press 9 The message shown at right is displayed while the card is formatted do not remove aa card the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until formatting is com plete 156 Slot Empty Release Lock If Enable release is selected the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted No pictures will be recorded although they will be displayed in demo mode Select Release locked to enable the shutter only when a card is inserted Display Adjust the following display options Display Brightness Press A or W to choose a value for moni Display tor brightness Choose higher values to brighten the display and lower values to m
61. and then ee a choose the desired lan ee ee ee guage region selection is not available in the Euro Sessi ss pean release Select language Click Next 3 Start the installer Click Install and follow the Click Install on screen instructions 91 92 4 Exit the installer Click Yes Windows or OK Mac OS when installation is com plete Windows Mac 0S Click Yes Click OK The following software is installed e ViewNX 2 e Short Movie Creator e Apple QuickTime Windows only 5 Remove the installer CD from the CD ROM drive GZ 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 System Requirements The system requirements for ViewNX 2 are Windows e Photos JPEG movies Intel Celeron Pentium 4 or Core series 1 6 GHz or better Gal e H 264 movies playback 3 0 GHz Pentium D or better e H 264 movies editing 2 6 GHz Core 2 Duo or better 0s Pre installed versions of Windows XP Windows Vista Win dows 7 and Windows 8 e Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista 1 GB or more 2 GB or more rec RAM ommended e Windows XP 512 MB or more 2 GB or more recommended Hard disk A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1 GB or more rec space ommended e Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels XGA or
62. anty 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 LV Use 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 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 Before 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
63. are indicated by a amp icon Of the photo graphs recorded by the Smart Photo Selector only the best shot will be dis played when you press the multi selec tor right to view the next picture the camera will skip over the best shot can didates with the result that the next pic ture displayed will not have a file number that immediately follows that of the current picture To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway Choosing the Best Shot When a photograph taken with the Smart Photo Selector is displayed you can choose the best shot by pressing V Press lt or P to view the other pictures in the sequence and press to select the current picture as the best shot To return to normal playback press PA Deleting Pictures Pressing f when a picture taken with the Smart Photo Selector is selected displays a confirmation dialog press tt again to delete the best shot and the best shot candidates or press to exit without deleting the pictures Note that once deleted pictures can not be recovered Deleting Individual Photographs Pressing the f button in the best shot selec tion dialog displays the following options highlight an option using the multi selector and press 9 to select e This image Delete the current photo note that the picture currently selected as the best shot can not be deleted
64. ation wireless connections and use may be found in the Wireless Mobile Utility man ual available in pdf format from the following URL http nikonimglib com ManDL WMAU 77 78 More on Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full frame playback 21 29 The information displayed can be selected using the Display gt Playback option in the setup menu M 158 EE Basic Info Still images Shooting mode File name PEPProtect status esses 110 Time of recording i Frame number total number of Date of recording images Battery indicator Image Quality 120 Rating Frame rate E Movie length Image size Frame size Se Play movie S Stet o cS OOS Tey om Oi L4 15 ANU 2012 10 EH 24 F11920x1 080 197 8 7 H Audio recording indicato J On screen guide for movies 79 HE Detailed Photo Information 2012 10 92 27 l 22 21 Movies E Shooting mode PE Shutter speed oes 37 39 Frame number total number of Aperture E images J Picture Control PEPProtect status esssssssenseessee 110 HActive D Lighting indicator camera name EEJHDR indicator Retouch indicator Image quality Bice edit indicato p rate Histogram showing distribution of Image size i tones in image aes ee size ISO sensitivity LJ File name Focal length Time of recording
65. bject in the center of the frame a eT Sano 4 23 24 4 Focus Press the shutter release button half way to focus If the subject is poorly lit the flash may pop up 72 and the AF assist illuminator M 135 may light to assist the focus operation If the camera is able to focus the selected focus area will be highlighted in green anda beep will sound a beep may not sound if the subject is moving If the camera is unable to focus the focus area will be displayed in red See page 130 v a Focus area 5 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 automati cally clear from the display when the shutter release button is pressed half way Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and record ing is complete Memory card access lamp The Shutter Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter release button The camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway To take the photograph press the shutter release button the rest of the way down cy gt dy gt g Focus Press halfway Shoot Press the rest of the way down
66. c VR Select On to enable electronic vibration reduction while record ing Motion Snapshots This feature is available even if the attached 1 NIKKOR lens does not support vibration reduction Note that there will be a slight delay before recording begins and that the edges of the image will be cropped out when On is selected Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses AF A Auto select AF The camera automatically selects AF S if the subject is stationary AF C if it is moving Single AF For stationary subjects Focus locks when the shutter release button is pressed halfway AF C Continuous AF For subjects in motion The camera focuses continuously on the sub ject in the AF area brackets while the shutter release button is pressed half way note that the AF area brackets l SN appear only in the detailed display avs P5 6 400 220200 m 157 Photos can be taken whether or AF area brackets not the camera is in focus AF F Full time AF For subjects in motion The camera focuses continu ously photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus MF Manual focus Focus manually M 131 Photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus Focus Mode The options available vary as shown below Menu Focus mode Shooting AF A default AF S AF C MF Movies P Programmed auto S S
67. chamber memory card slot cover Position the power connector cable so that it passes through the power con nector slot and close the battery chamber memory card slot cover 167 4 Connect the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter and the EP 5C power cable to the DC socket A icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector 168 Storage and Cleaning Storage If the camera will not be used for an extended period remove the battery and store it in a cool dry area with the terminal cover in place To prevent mold or mildew store the camera in a dry well ventilated area Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that e are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 e are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e are exposed to temperatures above 50 C 122 F or below 10 C 14 F Cleaning 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 Camera body Lenses are easily damaged Remove dust and lint w
68. ck the movie portion in slow motion over a period of about 4 s followed by the photo the background track plays for about 10s to choose a new background track use the Change theme option in the playback menu m 115 To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release H button halfway Deleting Motion Snapshots To delete the current Motion Snapshot press tt A confirmation dialog will be dis played press again to delete the photo and movie and return to playback or press gt to exit without deleting the file Note that once deleted Motion Snapshots can not be recovered Recording and Viewing Movies The camera can record high definition HD movies with an aspect ratio of 16 9 and slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 8 3 Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie record button in the following shooting modes Movie record button Mode Movie type Description Auto mode Z 31 ac Creative mode M 43 The camera automatically optimizes settings for the current subject or scene Shoot movies Regardless of the scene selected with the camera movies are recorded in mode P shutter speed and aperture are controlled by the camera Programmed Shutter speed and aperture auto P HD 16 9 jare controlled by the camera Shutter You choose
69. cus indicator may be displayed when the camera is not in focus Check focus in the display before shooting Error Messages and Displays The following warnings appear in the camera aperture display Display Problem Solution When using CPU lenses lock Lens aperture ring is not FEE rhe aperture ring at mini r locked at minimum aperture PEUN ee KERE ture highest f number i Whe i on CPU lens rotat Non CPU lens is attached or NAUSI x a poate F lens aperture ring to adjust aper no lens is attached ture Restrictions e Auto and best moment capture modes are not supported e Motion Snapshots can be recorded only when an AF S lens is attached and AF S Single AF is selected for focus mode and then only when the camera is in focus Do not attempt to adjust focus using the focus ring e Shutter speeds of 1 s or slower are not available e The sound monitor switch and focus operation button Focus Lock MEMORY RECALL AF Start have no effect Precautions for Use e Lenses over 380 g 13 4 oz should be supported at all times Do not hold the camera or carry the camera by the strap with out supporting the lens Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera lens mount e Lines may appear in photographs taken with non CPU lenses stopped down to minimum aperture e Select mode A or M to prevent sounds made by the lens being picked up by the microphone e During continuous shooting focus is
70. d at high ISO sensitivities the amount of noise reduction is less than that performed when On is selected E The Setup Menu MENU button gt The setup menu contains the following options Option Description Default m p Reset setup menu options to Reset setup options default values 156 Format memory card Format the memory card 156 Allow the shutter to be Slot empty release released when no memory Release occ 157 lock card is inserted in the cam era Adjust display brightness Display brightness 0 P view or hide a framing grid Grid display Off Display and choose the antes aa simple 137 displayed in the monitor Playback Basic info Sound settings Choose the sounds made Autofocus self timer On 158 during shooting Shutter On Auto power off Choose the auto power off 1min 158 delay Choose whether exposure Shutter button AE locks when the shutter i Off 159 lock release button is pressed halfway Choose whether remote controls for HDMI CEC HDMI device control 7e ices to which the cam On 101 era is connected can be used to operate the cam era 155 Option Description Default aa Flicker reduction Reduce flicker or banding 159 Reset file numbering Reset file numbering 159 Time zone and date Set the camera clock Daylight saving time Off 160 Language Choose a language for the 160 camera displays _ Record c
71. e 1 Select C4 mode Press the MENU button to display the Sa Eas menus and select 4 best moment capture for Shooting mode 8 If Smart Photo Selector is selected choose Slow view nt capture Ee v15 psem abo faM 45 46 2 Frame the photograph Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame E E Tod KE 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera will focus M 24 and then over a span of about 1 s record 15 frames to a temporary memory buffer v L 4 View the buffer contents Keep the shutter release button pressed halfway to play the frames in the buffer back in a continuous loop about 5 s long The position of the cur rent frame is shown by a progress indi cator Progress indicator A BE va room Ao 5 Record the desired frame Press the shutter release button all the way down to record the current frame and discard the remaining images the selected frame will be dis played for a few seconds when record ing is complete To exit without recording a photograph release the button without pressing it all the way down las ma AGa SEE Viewing and Deleting Photos Taken in Slow View Photos taken in slow view can be viewed as described on page 29 or deleted as described on page 30 Smart Photo Selector Choose Smart Photo S
72. e shutter release button all the way down No photograph will be recorded white balance can be mea sured accurately even when the cam era is not in focus cag IV125 F56 4 Check the results If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance the message shown at right will be displayed To return to shooting mode immediately press the shutter release button half way If lighting is too dark or too bright the camera may be unable to measure white balance The message at right will be displayed Return to Step 3 and measure white balance again White balance measured successfully IV 125 _FS GE8 400 220000s PRE IV125 _F5 658 400 BA 145 146 4 Auto Power Off White balance measurement will end without a new value being acquired if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto power off in the setup menu M 158 the default is 1 minute Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1EV when measuring white balance in mode M adjust exposure so that the exposure indica tor shows 0 M 39 Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source defined w
73. e capacity of batteries tends to decrease Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge e Used batteries are a valuable resource recycle in accord with local reg ulations M 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 Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode HE 3 Auto C Best Moment Capture Advanced Movie and 4 Motion Snapshot Modes a Exposure mode Image quality Vv Image size Vv Number of shots saved Movie before after File format a ee ee ee Metering 4444144144 Auto distortion Vv control Color space vy Active D Lighting HDR Long exposure NR Y Optical VR ViVvivivi
74. ecessessssecssnsesecssecssneees 100 Printing Photographs s esssesseessesseesseseeosscossossesseossesseosseoseesees 102 Connecting the Printer ceccssscccseccssscccsecesseeeccsueeeesneeseeneesse 102 Printing Pictures One at a TIME eessesccsescsseecssescneeecntecsseeesseess 103 Printing Multiple Pictures sescsssseccssescssesscsssescesseccssessesneessnees 104 Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set essecsssssccsseceesseeees 106 The Playback Menu 107 Selecting Multiple IMages sscssscssssseccseecssssescssseeccseceesseecsenees 109 Image REVICW scessssssssesesesesssessssesesssecssesssessesesessseseseseseeseees 110 Rotate Tall snssisnscacsssatesesssecsnsocaseseancsvasteroseasssovcsecasnsresnesosecsationdseas 110 Protect Rating D Lighting RESIZE irccssaivscecsccstscacecssesesscosscassuesssdcasacsetoousosesssocsesceseseusscoderaccdads Crop a Face Priority ZOOM ssessessesessossossososcossoseseossossososeossoseosossosessese 114 Edit MOVIS niisiis oseese ieas oea s 114 Change THEME iinssssecninsiiiorn eaaa 115 vi The Shooting Menu 117 Reset Shooting Options ssessssssesesesscessosseessosscsseosscsssoseesseese 119 ExposureMode issostni iets 119 Mage QUAIEY lt cicesissssccsecocassenccesessevenssssenisoseivecsaunscasesbioesssedsododes 120 IMAGES SIZE nonn n en is 120 Number of Shots Saved we 1 22 Movie Before After csssssssscscscesssesesessssesesececsssssssssesseese
75. ect moves lift your fin ger from the shutter release button to end focus lock and then focus again at the new distance 134 Face Priority Choose On to enable face priority 1 26 Built in AF Assist When On is selected the built in AF AF assist illuminator assist illuminator will light to illuminate 5 poorly lit subjects if e AF S is selected for focus mode CO 128 or single AF is selected in AF A and e Auto area or Single point is selected for AF area mode 133 IN The AF assist illuminator will not light to assist the focus opera tion in advanced movie mode during movie recording or when Off is selected If the AF assist illuminator does not light autofo cus may not produce the desired results when lighting is poor The AF Assist Illuminator Larger lenses may prevent the illuminator lighting all or part of the sub ject Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator Information on the modes in which AF assist is available may be found on page 174 135 136 Flash Compensation Flash compensation alters flash output from the level suggested by the camera changing the brightness of the main sub ject relative to the background Choose from values between 3 EV darker and 1 EV brighter in increments of 4EV in general positive values make the subject brighter while nega tive values make it darker A amp icon is displayed when flash com pensation is in effect Nor
76. elect Movie sound tracks to play only audio recorded with movies in this case no sound is played for still images or Motion Snapshots 88 3 Select Start Highlight Start and press to start the slide show The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress To Description ahead U Skip back skip Press lt to return to the previous frame HIA P to skip to the next frame Pause the show Press again to resume F AO se Fee Adjust volume Pause resume Rotate the multi selector to adjust vol ume Exit to playback 5 End the show and return to playback mode mode The options shown at right are dis played when the show ends Select Resume to restart or Exit to exit to the playback menu Frame ini Movie pl Audio Exit 89 90 eee Connections Installing the Supplied Software Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer for viewing and editing pictures and creating short movies Before installing the software confirm that your system meets the requirements on page 93 q Launch the installer Start the computer insert the ViewNX 2 Short Movie Creator installer CD and launch the installer 2 Select a language If the desired language is Select region if required not available click Region Selection to choose a dif gt ferent region
77. elector mode to let the camera help you take photos that capture a fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other hard to time shots such as group pho tos in party scenes Each time the shutter is released the camera automatically selects the best shot and a number of best shot candidates based on composition and motion To use the Smart Photo Selector select Smart Photo Selector from the A E button menu in best moment capture mode 1 Select C4 mode Press the MENU button to display the y a menus and select C4 best moment Aa A ALAAN capture for Shooting mode 8 If Rees Slow view is selected choose Smart i ty Photo Selector 47 48 2 Frame the photograph Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame 3 Begin buffering photographs Press the shutter release button half way to focus M 24 An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer The camera continuously adjusts focus to account for changes in the distance to the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway 4 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The camera will compare shots recorded to the buffer both before and after the shutter release button was pressed all the way down and select five to copy to the memory card Note that some time may be requ
78. eleted or recorded To unlock the memory card slide the switch to the write position Write protect switch Removing Batteries and Memory Cards After turning the camera off confirm that the memory card access lamp 3 is off and open the battery chamber memory card slot cover To remove the battery first release it by pressing the orange battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow and then remove the battery by hand To remove a memory card first press the card in to eject it D the card can then be removed by hand 4 Memory Cards e The camera stores pictures on SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards available separately N 165 Do not remove memory cards from the camera turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded deleted or copied to a com puter Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card e Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects e Do not bend drop or subject to strong physical shocks e Do not apply force to the card casing Failure to observe this pre caution could damage the card e Do not expose to water heat high levels of humidity or direct sunlight Do not format memory cards in a computer 17 4 Attach a lens Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body ca
79. ements or the dust shield 2 169 Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the display Choose a Flicker reduc tion setting that matches the local AC power supply M 159 No flash See page 75 The flash will not fire when off A 73 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 M 174 or when the built in flash is raised 72 or wireless mobile adapter is attached A 76 Shooting P S A and M Modes The shutter release is disabled You selected mode S after choosing a shutter speed of Bulb in mode M 37 Some shutter speeds are not available You are using the flash Colors are unnatural e Adjust white balance to match the light source M 142 e Adjust Picture Control settings M 148 Cannot measure white balance The subject is too dark or too bright M 145 Picture Controls produce varying results A auto is selected for sharpening contrast or saturation For consistent results over a series of photos choose another setting M 150 151 Noise reddish areas and other artifacts appears in long time exposures Enable long exposure noise reduction M 127 Movies Cannot record movies The movie record button can not be used to record movies in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot mode M 49 55 No sound is recorded for movies e Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options
80. emote control A V lt 4 gt Up down left and right buttons Center button gt Blue button MENU Red button Slide show menu Green button The remote control guide can be hidden or displayed at any time by pressing the yellow button on the remote control See the television manual for details 101 Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer connected directly to the camera Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable 1 Turn the camera off 2 Connect the USB cable Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle QZ USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer do not connect the cable via a USB hub 3 Turn the camera on A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor followed by a PictBridge playback display PictBridge Printing Via Direct USB Connection Be sure the EN EL20 battery is fully charged or use an optional EH 5b AC adapter and EP 5C power connector 102 Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Select a picture Press lt or gt to view additional pictures Rotate the multi selector clockwise to zoom in on the current frame M 84 rotate the multi selector counterclockwise to exit zoom To view nine pictures at a time rotate the selector counterclock wise when a picture is displayed full frame Press A V l
81. er of images displayed from 1 to 4 from 4 to 9 or from 9 to 72 To L3 view images taken on selected dates M 83 Display more rotate the selector counterclockwise when images 72 images are displayed eee al a ear Rotate the multi selector clockwise to reduce the number of images displayed from 72 to 9 or 9 to 4 To view the high Display fewer lighted image full frame rotate the selector images clockwise when 4 images are displayed koii vy Use the multi selector to highlight images cee KO You can delete 185 the highlighted g QE image or zoom in for a closer look 1 84 View Press 9 to view the highlighted image full highlighted gng g frame image Delete highlighted i See page 85 image 82 Calendar Playback To view pictures taken on a selected date rotate the multi selec tor counterclockwise when 72 pictures are displayed 1 82 The following operations can be performed To Use Description To view the calendar rotate the multi selec tor counterclockwise when 72 images are Display l3 i displayed M 82 calendar gt To return to the 72 image display rotate the multi selector clockwise when the calendar Exit to is displayed thumbnail 10 Sooo playback za Highlight date Use multi selector to highlight date in calen dar display View pictures taken on Press to view the first picture taken on highlighted the highlighted date date Delete pictures
82. es Selecting On increases the amount of noise reduction performed at shutter speeds slower than 1 s and increases the time required to record images by roughly 1 5 to 2 times During processing a warning will be displayed and pictures can not be taken if the camera is turned off before processing is complete the picture will be saved but noise reduction will not be performed In continuous release mode frame rates will slow and while photographs are being processed the capacity of the memory buffer will drop Optical VR This option is available with 1 NIKKOR lenses that support vibra tion reduction VR The options available vary with the type of lens Normal Active Off for lenses that support active vibration reduction and On Off for other VR lenses Choose Active Nor mal or On to reduce the effects of vibration choose Active when shooting from a moving vehicle or while walking or for other forms of strong camera shake Normal for the relatively mild camera shake that occurs while standing still Vibration Reduction When the camera is panned vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of the pan if the camera is panned horizontally for example vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc The composition may appear to change after the shutter is released but this does not indicate a malfunction 127 128 Electroni
83. etic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the display damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry Keep the lens mount covered Be sure to attach the body cap if the camera is without a lens Do not touch the dust shield The dust shield covering the image sensor is easily damaged Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the shield or poke it with cleaning tools These actions could scratch or otherwise damage the shield Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry To prevent an accidental interruption of power avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected Cleaning When cleaning the camera body use a blower to gently remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the cam era at the beach or seaside wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly Lenses are easily damaged Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower When using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and other stains fr
84. f num bers clockwise for smaller apertures higher f numbers The minimum and maximum values depend on the lens cur gea J rently in use ON qy 2 M Manual In manual mode you control both shutter speed and aperture HE Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture Adjust shutter speed and aperture with reference to the exposure indicator see below Press 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 16 000 s or as slow as 30 s or to Bulb to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time exposure 4 40 Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum for the lens Press to sighlighi aperture Aperture Press to highlight shutter speed Continuous Shooting 67 is in effect The selected shutter speed may change when continuous shooting 39 The Exposure Indicator When shutter speeds other than Bulb are selected the exposure indi cator shows whether the photograph would be under or over exposed at current settings Optimal exposure Underexposed by 3EV Overexposed by o
85. f recording is not correct Set the camera clock 1 20 160 Menu items are unavailable Some options are only available at particular settings M 174 or when a memory card is inserted M 15 Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display Message Solution an If the subject is too bright lower ISO sensitivity or choose a faster shutter 37 38 ed or smaller aperture higher 39 147 Shutter speed or ae t aperture higher aperture displa f number p Play If the subject is too dark raise ISO sen flashes eae 37 38 sitivity use the flash or choose a 39 72 slower shutter speed or larger aperture 7 147 lower f number K eninathez smrii A lens with a retractable lens barrel sepia eked ahah button is attached with the lens barrel P LE retracted Press the retractable lens 18 195 the zoom ring to barrel button and rotate the zoom ring extend the lens to extend the lens Check lens Pictures can only be TORD Attach a lens 18 when a lens is attached Cannot take pictures Turn the camera off and recharge the Insert fully charged _ battery or insert a fully charged spare 13 15 battery battery Start up error Turn the Turn the camera off remove and camera off and then replace the battery and then turn the 15 19 on again camera on The clockhas beeri Set the camera clock 20 160 reset Turn the camera off and confirm that No memory card
86. fixed at the position for the first shot in each burst Frame rates will slow when 5 fps is selected for Continuous self timer e Certain lenses will block the AF assist illuminator and at some distances the flash e The tops and bottoms may be missing from circular bokeh shapes created at wide apertures using lenses with a maximum aperture of f 1 4 HE Supported Standards e DCF Version 2 0 The Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCF is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera e DPOF Digital Print Order Format DPOF is an industry wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card e Exif version 2 3 The camera supports Exif Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras version 2 3 a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif com pliant printers e PictBridge A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer e HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV devices capable of transmitting audiovisual data and control signals to HDMI compliant devices via a single cable connec tion Trademark Informati
87. g is complete press 9 Focus area Subject tracking area K Subject Tracking The camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly leave the frame or are obscured by other objects change visibly in size color or brightness or are too small too large too bright too dark or similar in color or brightness to the background 133 Focus Lock When Single AF is selected for Focus mode M 128 focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing on the subject in the center of the frame allowing you to focus on a subject that will not be in the center of the final composition If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus M 130 you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph Focus lock is most effective when an option other than Auto area is selected for AF area mode 1 133 1 Lock focus Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter release button halfway to initiate focus Check that the focus area is dis played in green Focus will remain locked while the shutter release but ton is pressed halfway 2 Recompose the photograph and shoot Focus will remain locked between shots Do not change the distance between the camera and the sub ject while focus lock is in effect If the subj
88. ge 65 Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure The camera meters a wide area of the frame and adjusts for Matrix contrast tone distribution color composition and subject distance producing natural results in most situations The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest Center weight to the center area This is the classic meter for por weighted traits and is recommended if you are using filters with an exposure factor filter factor over 1x The camera meters the current focus area use to meter off center subjects if Auto area is selected for AF area mode as described on page 133 the camera will meter the center focus area while during face priority the camera will meter the focus area closest to the center of the selected face 26 Spot metering ensures that the subject will be cor rectly exposed even when framed against a background that is much brighter or darker Spot Metering and Shooting Mode In auto and best moment capture modes and in creative modes other than P S A and M and when Scene auto selector M 119 is chosen in Motion Snapshot mode metering is adjusted automatically accord ing to the scene 123 124 Auto Distortion Control Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wide angle lenses and to reduce pin cushion distortion in photos taken with long lenses note that the edges of photographs may be cropped ou
89. ge 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 k tograph will be displayed for a few seconds Buffering Buffering begins when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down Shutter release Shutter release button button pressed pressed all the way halfway to focus down Shooting ends Buffering l l HE Choosing a Theme To choose the background music for the movie press A G and use the multi selector and button to select from Beauty Waves Relaxation and Tender ness To play the background music for the highlighted theme press and rotate the multi selector to adjust volume Motion Snapshot Mode Live audio is not recorded Movies can not be recorded using the movie record button and the flash can not be used GZ See Also See page 122 for information on choosing what portions of the buffer are included in the movie footage For information on saving Motion Snapshots in a format that can be viewed in most movie playback soft ware see page 123 55 56 Viewing Motion Snapshots Press gt and use the multi selector to dis play a Motion Snapshot 29 Motion Snapshots are indicated by a Ed icon Pressing W when a Motion Snapshot is displayed plays ba
90. hat support DCF will select the correct color space automatically If the application or device does not support DCF select the appropriate color space manually For more informa tion see the documentation provided with the application or device Nikon Software ViewNxX 2 supplied and Capture NX 2 available separately automati cally select the correct color space when opening photographs created with this camera 125 126 Active D Lighting Active D Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows for natural contrast Use with high contrast scenes such as a brightly lit outdoor view framed in a door or window or a sub jects in the shade on a sunny day It is most effective when used with Matrix metering M 123 Active D Lighting Off Active D Lighting On Active D Lighting Noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines may appear in pho tographs taken with Active D Lighting Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects Active D Lighting Versus D Lighting The Active D Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range while the D Lighting option in the playback menu 41111 brightens shadows in images after shooting Long Exposure NR Photographs taken at slow shutter speeds are automatically pro cessed to reduce noise bright spots randomly spaced bright pixels or fog slightly increasing recording tim
91. he Built in Flash we 72 Choosing a Flash Mode sssssccseseeeee 73 The WU 1b Wireless Mobile Adapter sccscsssssssesceesseees 76 More on Playback 79 Photo Information s ccsssscsssssessssessssessssssesesscsssssseesssesssseessses 79 Thumbnail Playback ssssssssssesssesscessesscossosscossosseoseosssoseessesseese 82 Calendar Playback Play Back ZOOM sneonen aniio eain Deleting Picturesin iesist eeN SiE rE RiEs 85 Deleting the Current Picture sssccssssscssseccssescccsseecssneecssseesseneeesee 85 The Playback Menu ssssscssssssssssscccssecseseesecnsecssssseccsuceessneeceeneeeseneees 85 Rating Pictures Slide SHOWS sssesssssssssssesssseesssessssssssessessssssessssessssesessssesessesessesenes 87 Connections 91 Installing the Supplied Software ssssssesssessesssossesssosscoseossessee 91 System REQUIFEMENKS escssscsseccsseecseecssecssecessesesseecssecssecesseessecesseeese 93 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Compute scceseee 95 Transferring Pictures sssecsssssccssescsssseccssecessneecssnssessneceecneeseneeeeesseees 95 VICWING PICCUIES sisvcsssesieccoscsicevsscoveciescubsensoneonasdensticebevcanthesctbesosenabddcens 96 Creating Short MOVIES csccsssscssssssccssessssseecssseccesnsecesseeesseseccsseesenese 98 Viewing Pictures ON TV cccsseccsscsesesecesesessssesesesesesessesssesesers 100 High Definition DeVices esssssecsssssccseccsss
92. he options listed below dis plays an image selection dialog Press lt or gt to highlight pictures only pictures to which the operation applies are avail able for selection e Delete gt Delete selected images M 85 e DPOF print order gt Select set 1 106 Protect gt Select set 1 110 e Rating 110 e D Lighting A 111 e Resize gt Select images C1 112 e Crop gt Select images M 113 e Edit movie 2 114 e Change theme 1 115 Delete Inspecting Pictures The picture currently highlighted in the thumbnail display can be inspected by press ing A except in the cases of DPOF print order Rating and Change theme the pic ture will be displayed full screen while the button is pressed 109 110 Image Review If On is selected pictures will be displayed immediately after shooting To view pictures when Off is selected press the PJ button Rotate Tall Choose whether to rotate tall portrait orientation pictures for display during playback Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting images are not rotated automatically during image review Tall portrait orientation pictures are automatically rotated On for display in the camera monitor Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation V 161 will be displayed in wide landscape orientation off Tall portrait
93. held liable for dam ages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing prod uct support and education continually updated information is avail able on line at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support e 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 xvii xviii Introduction Before You Begin Before using your camera for the first time confirm that the package contains the items listed in the User s Manual Parts of the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual The Camera Body Flash pop up button Q HDM I connector cover J USB connector cover Lens release button EPower switch Dust shield EPower lamp Lens mount Microphone Focal plane mark I AF assist illuminator Self ti
94. hot mode Scerieauto selector 13 53 Image quality Crone a file format and JPEG normal 120 compression ratio Imagesize Choose a size for new photos 3872x2592 10 0 M 120 Number of Choose the number of shots shots sav d selected by the Smart Photo 5 122 Selector Q 47 Movie before Choose when the movie after portion of Motion Snapshots is 1 05 0 6s 122 recorded M 53 i Choose a file format for new File format Motion Snapshots 2153 NMS files 123 Metering Choose how the camera Matrix 123 meters exposure 117 Option Description Default am Autodistortion Choose whether the camera corrects barrel and pincushion off 124 control p 5 distortion Color space Choose a color space for new SRGB 125 pictures Active Avoid loss of detail in On 126 D Lighting highlights and shadows Enhance detail in highlights and shadows when HDR photographing high contrast On 42 scenes with Backlighting selected in creative mode Long exposure Reduce noise in long time off 127 NR exposures Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR Optical VR lenses with vibration Active On 127 reduction Choose whether to use vibration reduction in Motion Snapshot mode M 53 This ElectronicVR feature is available even if On 128 vibration reduction is not offered by the attached 1 NIKKOR lens Focus mode Chogse howihe camera See page 129 128 focuses AF arei mode Choose how the focus area is kitsai 133
95. hutter priority auto A Aperture priority auto M Manual AF F default AF S MF l Slow motion AF S default MF 129 130 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions or the focus area may be displayed in green and the camera may sound a beep allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus In these cases focus manually 131 or use focus lock M 134 to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph There is little or no contrast between The subject contains areas of sharply the subject and the background contrasting brightness Example The subject is the Examples The subject is half same color as in the shade a I the back night scene ground with point illu mination The subject contains objects at differ Background objects appear larger ent distances from the camera than the subject Example The Example A subject is q building is in dd the frame behind the subject f inside a cage The subject is dominated by regular The subject contains many fine details geometric patterns or is made up of objects that are small or lack variation in brightness LU Example Blinds na j E
96. i selector can also be used to choose the focus distance if man ual focus is selected prior to movie recording Rotate the multi selector clockwise to increase the focus distance counterclockwise to decrease the faster you rotate the multi selector the quicker the focus distance changes Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your subject and the camera measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is approximately 17 mm 0 7 in Approx 17mm G Sim Focal plane mark AF Area Mode Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected Auto area the focus area The camera automatically detects the subject and selects Single pH point Press 9 to view the focus area selection display then use the multi selector to position the focus area over your subject and press the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area only Use with stationary subjects On PSOR C2000 Focus area Subject tracking Press 9 to view the focus area selection display then use the multi selector to position the focus area over your subject and press The focus area will track the subject as it moves through the area shown at right The camera will focus on the selected subject when the shutter release button is pressed halfway To end focus tracking when shootin
97. ice 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 eReorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an out let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help FC Nikon 1S1 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 user s authority to operate the equipment Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or pro vided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Notice for Custome
98. ide show 87 Slot empty release lock 1157 Slow motion 62 138 STOW SY ING asain 74 Slow view Smart Photo Selector Sound settings Speaker Spot Metering sRGB Standard Strap Subject tracking System requirements T Television Temperature warnings Theme Time Time stamp Time zone USB cable V VIEWNX 2 intnatectuiaiclacninaed 91 Vivid Volume Waterproof case White balance Wind noise reduction Wireless mobile adapter 76 164 Z Zoom guide Zoom ring 209 No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION NIKON CORPORATION SB2L01 11 2013 Nikon Corporation 6MVA5011 01
99. ilt in micro phone HE Microphone Select Microphone off to disable sound recording Selecting any other option enables recording and sets the microphone to the selected sensitivity K The iN Icon Movies recorded with the microphone off are indicated by a N icon in full frame and movie playback HH Wind Noise Reduction Select On to enable the low cut filter reducing noise produced by wind blowing over the microphone note that other sounds may also be affected E The Image Processing Menu To display the image processing menu press MENU and select Image processing Reset processing options The image processing menu contains the following options MENU button Option Description Default ian Reset rocessin Reset image processing a poea options to their default values options Adjust settings for different types of lighting Control the camera s sensitivity to light Picture Control Chigose how thecamera Standard 148 processes pictures Custom Picture Create custom Picture White balance Auto 142 ISO sensitivity Auto 100 3200 147 Control Controls _ 152 High ISO noise Reduce noise at high ISO z Si aad On 154 reduction sensitivities BA 141 4 142 Reset Processing Options Select Yes to reset the options in the image processing menu to default values M 141 White Balance White balance ensures that color
100. ired The best pic ture is displayed in the monitor when ka recording is complete Buffering Buffering begins when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down Shutter release Shutter release button button pressed pressed all the way halfway to focus down Shooting ends Buffering l l Smart Photo Selector Files Do not delete the NCSPSLST LST file from the NCFL folder on the memory card or change the file names of images taken with the Smart Photo Selector The camera will no longer recognize the affected files as Smart Photo Selector images and will instead handle them as inde pendent photographs Available Settings For information on the options available in best moment capture mode see page 174 Best Moment Capture Mode The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject Movies can not be recorded and pressing the movie record button has no effect The flash can not be used See Also Use the Number of shots saved option in the shooting menu to choose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo Selector 122 49 50 Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector Press gt and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector M 29 pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector
101. ith a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to Lens 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 Remove dust and lint with a blower When removing finger prints and other stains wipe the surface lightly with a soft Monitor i 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 Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals 170 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration Keep dry This product is not waterproof and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magn
102. ith reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wave lengths While light sources with a color temperature in the neighbor hood of 5000 5500 K appear white light sources with a lower color temperature such as incandescent light bulbs appear slightly yellow or red Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue The camera white balance options are adapted to the follow ing color temperatures all figures are approximate Sodium vapor lamps 2700 K direct sunlight 5200 K amp incandescent e 4 flash 5400 K Warm white fluorescent 3000 K e amp cloudy 6000 K e White fluorescent 3700 K e Daylight fluorescent 6500 K e Cool white fluorescent 4200 K e Mercury vapor lamps 7200 K e Day white fluorescent 5000 K e fix shade 8000 K ISO Sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity the less light needed to make an exposure allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures but the more likely the image is to be affected by noise in the form of randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines The camera adjusts ISO sensitivity in response to A6400 Auto 100 6400 lighting conditions ISO sensitivity is adjusted in 43200 Auto 100 3200 the range given in brackets choose larger ranges A800 Auto 100 800 for increased sensitivity when lighting is poor smaller ranges to reduce noise 100 200 400 800 1600 3200
103. layback time Sr Same as frame interval Audio Background track 1 Image Choose whether pictures are On 110 review displayed after shooting Rotate tall portrait orientation Rotate tall pictures for display during On 110 playback DPOF print Create digital print orders 106 order B Protect Protect pictures from accidental _ 110 deletion Rating Rate pictures 110 Brighten shadows in dark or back lit Hiahting Photos creating a retouched copy D Lighting that is saved separately from the m unmodified original Create small copies of selected pictures Resize Choose size 1 1M 112 107 108 Option Description Default ian Crop Create cropped copies of selected Aspectratio 3 2 113 pictures Face Choose whether lt and gt can be priority used during playback zoom M 84 On 114 to select faces detected with face zoom sa priority Create copies of movies from which Edit movie unwanted footage has been 114 trimmed Change Change the themes for existing E 115 theme Motion Snapshots Playback The camera may be unable to display or retouch images that were cre ated or have been edited with other devices Image Quality Copies created from JPEG photos are the same quality as the original while copies created from NEF RAW photos are saved as fine quality JPEG images 120 Selecting Multiple Images Choosing t
104. llaneous seesand n 184 Error M SSAGES cccsccssssessconcessnseasaccosaseseacnsossasonsncepessasessesessbessenns 185 Specificatii sissisotaa sie 188 Nikon 1 S1 Digital CaMera ceesccssseccssescssseeccsseecesseecesseecesneeeenee 188 Battery Lite scsccsccecisscistedes acstessacacccassusirssenrsdsdeadnastoacsesduciesbcrssecdteseee 204 LaTe S A ETENA SEAS EE A E EEA 205 For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip ment Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol This icon marks warnings To prevent possible injury read all warn ings before using this Nikon product HEWARNINGS ZA Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the Do not disassemble Touching the prod 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 Z Turn off immediately in the event of mal function Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter available uct s 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
105. lls e Keep the lens dry Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irrep arable damage e Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from reinforced plastic K Supplied Accessories e 40 5 mm snap on Front Lens Cap LC N40 5 e Rear Lens Cap LF N1000 GZ Optional Accessories e 40 5 mm screw on filters e Bayonet Hood HB N101 for use with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 attaches as shown below 40 5 mm screw on Hood HN N102 for use with the 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm f 3 5 5 6 attaches as shown below 197 HE The Optional FT1 Mount Adapter Read this section for information on using the optional FT1 mount adapter Before proceeding be sure that you have read and understood this manual and the documentation for the FT1 and lenses Autofocus Autofocus is available only with AF S lenses other lenses sup port manual focus only Set the camera focus mode to AF S the camera will not focus in other autofocus modes The only AF area mode available is Single point and the camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area only Face priority is not sup ported In some cases a beep may sound the in focus indicator may be displayed and pictures can be taken when the camera is not in focus if this occurs focus manually Manual Focus Follow the steps below to focus manually when using the FT1 with a NIKKOR F mount lens 1 Select manual focu
106. ly for Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cameras The angle of view is equivalent to a 35 mm format lens with a focal length about 2 7x longer The 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 supports normal and active vibration reduction and vibration reduction off Q 127 Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out Detaching the Lens Before removing or exchanging lenses retract the lens and turn the camera off 21 18 To remove the lens press and hold the lens release button D while turning the lens clockwise After removing the lens replace the lens caps and camera body cap Lens Care e When using an optional lens hood do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the hood e Keep the CPU contacts clean e Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces To remove smudges and fingerprints apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft clean cotton cloth or lens cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers e Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens e A lens hood or NC filter can be used to protect the front lens element e Attach the front and rear caps when the lens is not in use e If the lens will not be used for an extended period store it in a cool dry location to prevent mold and rust Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth ba
107. mal flash out put can be restored by setting flash compensation to 0 Flash compensa tion is not reset when the camera is turned off ee The Movie Menu MENU button The movie menu contains the following options Option Description Default ian Reset movie Reset movie menu options to 138 options their default values Banera Choose a frame rate for slow 400 fps 138 motion movies M 62 Choose HD movie frame size and frame rate M 58 Choose how the camera Metering Matrix 123 meters exposure Movie settings 1080 60i 139 Microphone Moviesound Choose sound recording Auto sensitivity A 140 options options Wind noise reduction On Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR Optical VR lenses with vibration Active On 127 reduction Focus mode Choosehaw the camera See page 129 128 focuses Ksieamnadle Choose how the focus area is ination 133 selected E Face priority Turn face priority on or off On 135 1 Varies with lens 127 2The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame when t Slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode 3 Face detection is not available when Slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode 137 138 Reset Movie Options Select Yes to reset the options in the movie menu to default val ues CQ Frame 137 Rate Choose a frame rate for slow motion movies M 62 The fa
108. 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 Notices 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 Nikon s prior written permission e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus com plies with Canadian ICES 003 Notice for Customers in Europe e Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representa tive in your area address provided separately ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS 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
109. menu 1117 Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR high dynamic range id appears in the display Each time the shutter release button is fully pressed the camera takes two shots in quick succession and combines them to preserve details in highlights and shadows in high contrast scenes the built in flash does not fire While the shots are combined a message will be displayed and the shutter release will be disabled The final photograph will be On displayed when processing is complete First exposure Second exposure Combined HDR darker brighter image The flash fires to fill in illuminate shadows in back lit subjects Off Only one shot is taken when the shutter release button is fully pressed and the flash fires with each shot M 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 If the cam era is unable to successfully combine the two images a single image will be recorded at normal exposure and Active D Lighting M 126 will be applied Recording Movies in Creative Mode In creative mode the movie record but ton can be used to shoot HD movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 9 the corners of the movie crop are shown in the display Pres
110. mer lamp Red eye reduction lamp Ej Eyelet for camera strap EJ Mounting mark Body cap Built in flash EEJHDMI mini pin connector 74 ERJUSB conne ctr eesessesssee 76 95 1 The Camera Body Continued ex 11 10 9 Monitor H playback button E MENU menu button Multi selector OK butto feature MAT delete button ese 30 85 Power connector cover for optional power connector 167 4 Battery chamber memory card slot cover latch 15 17 167 Battery chamber E exposure compensation memory card slot cover 15 17 167 4 flash MOE eccccccccsssssssssssessssssssssssse Tripod socket continuous shooting Speaker self timer vessscsssssssssssssesssessssessssseee 67 69 Memory card slot ssssasesesasensesses 15 Memory card access lamp 17 24 KH Battery latches 15 17 167 Camera does not support TA N100 tripod mounting spacer Holding the Camera When framing photographs hold the camera as shown below Hold the camera in your right hand 1__ Keep your elbows e Cradle the lens with propped lightly your left hand against your torso The Monitor 1234 567 8 91011 asta I lela ala ela l l 26 PY Chil CT DEA male 35 Ere i o err 12 Ds 7 GAl 33 Uta a m 15 ip 16 oo N mnel 17 58 yoo Zi 1 0118 GV 125_ 25 658 400 20 00 El 19 27 26 252
111. mera memory card seus a Save the movie to a mem ory card so that it can later am E be played back on the cam Cease men era To use this option you will first need to insert a memory card that has been format ted in the camera M 156 into a card reader or card slot Starting Short Movie Creator If ViewNX 2 is not running you can start Short Movie Creator by double clicking r the Short Movie Creator icon on the _ short Movie oa desktop Windows or clicking the Short crenti Movie Creator icon in the Dock Mac OS Windows Mac OS Viewing Short Movies on Other Devices Movies saved to a memory card using the Save to Camera memory card option in Short Movie Creator can be viewed on the camera or displayed on a television monitor when the camera is connected to a TV 100 Movies created in other applications or using the Save file option in Short Movie Creator can not be viewed on the camera For More Information dew provecr Consult online help for more infor m ep mation on using Short Movie Cre im ator Check for Updates 99 100 Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a television for playback Connecting an HDMI Cable Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting HDMI cables When connecting cables do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle High Definition Devices A type C mini pin High Definition Multimedia
112. more orange greens more blue and blues more purple Filter effects Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome pho tographs Choose from Off yellow orange red and green M 151 Toning Ajuo wopouow syuawysn pe jenuey Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs from B amp W black and white Sepia Cyanotype blue tinted monochrome Red Yellow Green Blue Green Blue Purple Blue and Red Purple M 151 1 A Auto Results for auto sharpening contrast and saturation vary with expo sure and the position of the subject in the frame Previous Settings The line under the value displayed in the Pic ture Control setting menu indicates the pre vious value for the setting Use this as a reference when adjusting settings a Filter Effects Monochrome Only The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on mono chrome photographs The following filter effects are available Y yellow Enhance contrast Can be used to reduce the brightness 0 orange jof the sky in landscape photographs Orange produces R red more contrast than yellow red more contrast than orange G green Softens skin tones Can be used for portraits Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are more pronounced than those produced by physical glass filters Toning Monochrome Only Pressing W when Toning is highlighted dis plays saturation options Press lt
113. n be changed using the Auto power off option in the setup menu M 158 The camera can be reactivated by operating the shutter release button If no opera tions are performed for about three minutes after the display has turned off the camera will turn off automatically Attaching and Removing Lenses Turn the camera off before attaching or removing lenses Note that when the camera is turned off the sensor protection barrier in the lens will close protecting the camera image sensor Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons If you are using a lens with a retractable lens barrel button M 18 the camera will turn on automatically when the retractable lens bar rel 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 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 and 1 NIKKOR VR 30 110mm f 3 8 5 6 lenses firmware version 1 10 or later is required if locking the lens barrel is to turn the camera off when the monitor is off for information on updating lens firmware visit the Nikon website for your area 19 6 Choose a language and set the clock A language selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on Use the multi selector and button 6 to choose a language and set the camera clock Photos can not be taken until you have set the time and date Language Deutsch LEngish Y Espa
114. nd replace the terminal cover These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function If the battery will not be used for some time insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it and stor ing it in a location with an ambient temperature of 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F avoid hot or extremely cold locations Repeat this process at least once every six months e Turning the camera on and off repeatedly when the battery is fully dis charged will shorten battery life Batteries that have been fully dis charged must be charged before use e 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 e Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair bat tery performance eA marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement Purchase a new EN EL20 battery e Charge the battery before use When taking photographs on impor tant occasions ready a spare EN EL20 battery and keep it fully charged Depending on your location it may be difficult to purchase replace ment batteries on short notice Note that on cold days th
115. of dust when a lens is not in place Wireless mobile adapters Wireless Mobile Adapter WU 1b N 76 Create a wireless connec tion that can be used by smart devices running the Wireless Mobile Utility to download pictures or control the camera remotely Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recom mended for movie recording Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used SD cards SDHC cards SDXC cards SanDisk Toshiba 2GB 4GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB PAB Panasonic 48 GB 64 GB Lexar Media 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB Platinumll 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB Professional Full HD Video 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards 2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC compliant The camera supports UHS 1 3 Check that any card readers or other devices with S2 S which the card will be used are SDXC compliant XC XC I The camera supports UHS 1 Other cards have not been tested For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer 165 Approved Eye Fi Cards When inserted in the camera Eye Fi cards can be used to upload photographs to a preselected destination As of October 2012 the camera supports 8 GB Pro
116. of selected photo graphs Select Choose size and choose a size from 1 1 M 0 6 M and 0 3 M and then choose Select images Press lt or gt to highlight pictures 1 109 and press Y to select or deselect When the selection is complete press 9 to display a confirmation dialog and select Yes to save the resized copies Copies are resized according to the aspect ratio of the original and the option selected for Choose size 3 2 16 9 1 1M 1280 x 856 pixels 1280 x 720 pixels 0 6M 960 x 640 pixels 960 x 536 pixels 0 3M 640 x 424 pixels 640 x 360 pixels M Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies Crop Create a cropped copy of selected photographs Select To select an image for trimming choose Select images high images light a picture M 109 and press 9 Aspect ratio Choose from aspect ratios of 3 2 4 3 1 1 and 16 9 The selected image will be displayed with gz a default crop of the selected aspect ratio shown in yellow Use the controls below to size and position the crop and save the copy To Description Decrease crop Rotate the multi selector counterclockwise size to decrease the size of the crop Increase crop size Rotate the multi selector clockwise to increase the size of the crop Position crop Press A V 4 or P to position the crop Create copy Save the current crop as a separate file
117. ol Press Aor V to highlight language and press Tim date YIMM Year Month Day WD h Day Year Press amp or W to highlight date format and press Time zone and date Date and time y pl 2 m v Press lt or to select items and press amp or W to change Press when finished 20 London Casablanca UTC 0 01 01 2012 00 00 00 Y Press 4 or to highlight time zone and press 9 Press A or W to highlight daylight saving time option and press Note The camera uses a 24 hour clock Language and clock can be changed at any time using Language X 160 and Time zone and date X 160 options in setup menu The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary The camera clock is powered by an independent rechargeable power source which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP 5C power connector and EH 5b AC adapter M 167 Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset Set the clock to the correct time and date 21 7 Check the battery level and memory card capacity Check the battery level and number of exposu
118. om the lens apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a clean soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully Storage To prevent mold or mildew store the camera in a dry well venti lated area If you are using an AC adapter unplug the adapter to prevent fire If the product will not be used for an extended period remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag contain ing a desiccant Do not however store the camera case in a plastic bag as this may cause the material to deteriorate Note that desiccant gradu ally loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at reg ular intervals To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away Store the battery in a cool dry place Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away Notes on the monitor The monitor is constructed with extremely high pre cision at least 99 99 of pixels are effective with no more than 0 01 being missing or defective Hence while these displays may contain pix els that are always lit white red blue or green or always off black this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light Do not apply pressure to the display as this could cause damage or mal function Dust or lint on the display can be removed wi
119. on Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries The PictBridge logo is a trademark Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc The SD SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trade marks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Homi All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documen tation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders FreeType License FreeType2 Portions of this software are copyright 2013 The FreeType Project http www freetype org All rights reserved MIT License HarfBuzz Portions of this software are copyright 2013 The HarfBuzz Project http www freedesktop org wiki Software HarfBuzz All rights reserved 203 204 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 EL20 1020 mAh batteries are given below e Still images Approximately 220 shots e Movies Approximately 50 minutes of HD footage at 1080 60i Mea
120. onal footage Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long If a copy can not be created at the current playback position the current position will be displayed in red in Step 4 and no copy will be created The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly use a fully charged battery when editing movies Change Theme Assign existing Motion Snapshots new themes NMS format files only Motion Snapshots created with MOV file selected for File format in the shooting menu can not be assigned new themes Choose from Beauty Waves Relaxation Tenderness and None Highlight a Motion Snapshot and press 9 to display a list of themes to play a theme highlight it and press volume can be adjusted by rotating the multi selector Highlight the new theme and press A confirmation dialog will be displayed select Yes to save the selected Motion Snapshot with the new theme See Also See page 123 for information on Motion Snapshot file formats 115 116 E The Shooting Menu gt PASA MENU button 44 The shooting menu contains the following options Option Description Default ian Reset shooting Reset shooting options to _ 119 options default values Choose how the camera sets Exposure shutter speed and aperture in mode Motion Snaps
121. ons available in creative mode see page 176 35 36 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 HE Choosing a Combination of Shutter Speed and Aperture Although the shutter speed and aperture chosen by the camera will produce opti mal results you can also choose from other combinations that will produce the same exposure 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 aper tures high f numbers that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion X is dis played while flexible program is in effect Restoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings rotate the multi selector until X is no longer displayed or turn the camera off The default shutter speed and aperture is automatically restored when the came
122. 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 separately unplug the AC adapter Keep out of reach of children Failure to 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 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 N Do not use in the presence of flammable Do not place the strap around the neck of gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation A Do 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 A Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents A Observe caution when using a flash e Using the camera with the flash in close contac
123. p is removed The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 See page 127 for information on vibration reduc tion VR and page 196 for information on removing lenses SS 4 Mounting mark Keeping marks aligned position lens on camera camera then rotate until it clicks into place Mounting mark lens Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Lenses with retractable lens barrel but tons can not be used when retracted To unlock and extend the lens keep the retractable lens barrel button pressed while rotating the zoom ring The lens can be retracted and the zoom ring locked by pressing the retractable lens barrel button and rotating the ring in the opposite direction Be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attach ing or removing the lens 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 Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting F OO Oye oF Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off press the power switch again The monitor will turn off KA Auto Power Off If no operations are performed for about a minute the display will turn off and the power lamp start to flash if desired the delay before the display turns off automatically ca
124. passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or repro duce passports issued by the govern ment licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons e Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcuts prints maps drawings movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws 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 XV xvi AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER TH
125. pter Depending on the country or region of purchase a plug adapter may be sup amp plied with the charger The shape of the adapter varies with the country or region 1 of purchase If a plug adapter is supplied S AN 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 13 Y The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x xii and 170 173 of this manual Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F failure to observe this pre caution could damage the battery or impair its performance Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at bat tery temperatures from 0 C 32 F to 10 C 50 F and from 45 C 113 F to 60 C 140 F the battery will not charge if its tempera ture is below 0 C 32 F or above 60 C 140 F Charge the battery 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 charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged Remove and rein
126. pter User s Manual and Compatible NIKKOR F Mount Lenses are included with the FT1 Power e Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL20 13 15 Additional sources EN EL20 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon authorized service representatives e Battery Charger MH 27 A 13 Recharge EN EL20 batteries e Power Connector EP 5C AC Adapter EH 5b These accessories can be used to power the camera for extended periods EH 5a and EH 5 AC adapters can also be used An EP 5C power connector is required to connect the camera to the EH 5b EH 5a or EH 5 see page 167 for details Waterproof Waterproof Case WP N2 In addition to protecting the camera cases from rain snow and spray this waterproof case can be used to take photographs underwater 164 Software Capture NX 2 A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color control points Note Use the latest versions of Nikon software see the web sites listed on page xvii for the latest information on supported operating systems At default settings Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Capture NX 2 and other Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the computer and the computer is connected to the Internet A message is automatically displayed when an update is found Body caps Body Cap BF N1000 The body cap keeps the dust shield free
127. r fluorescent or mercury vapor lighting Choose a frequency which matches that of the local AC power supply Flicker Reduction If you are unsure as to the frequency of the local power supply test both options and choose the one that produces the best results Flicker reduction may not produce the desired results if the subject is very bright in which case you should select mode A or M and choose a smaller aperture larger f number Reset File Numbering When a photograph is taken or a movie is Reset file numbering recorded the camera names the file by adding one to the number of the previ ous file 41 121 If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999 the shutter release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken To reset file numbering to 0001 select Yes for Reset file numbering and then either format the current memory card or insert a new memory card 159 Time Zone and Date Change time zones set the camera clock Time zone and date choose the date display order or turn daylight saving time on or off 20 pate format vwy Daylight saving time OFF London Casablanca utc 0 15 10 2012 10 00 00 Choose a time zone The camera clock is automatically set Time zone Soan to the time in the new time zone Date and time Set the camera clock Choose the order in which the day month and year are displayed
128. ra enters standby mode 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 e2 Fast shutter speed 600 s Slow shutter speed 1 s HE Choosing a Shutter Speed Rotate the multi selector to choose from shutter speeds between 30 s and 16 000 S Rotate the selector clockwise for faster shutter speeds counterclockwise for slower shutter speeds Continuous Shooting The selected shutter speed may change when continuous shooting M 67 is in effect 37 38 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 nil Large aperture f 5 6 HE Choosing an Aperture Rotate the multi selector counterclock wise for larger apertures lower
129. raph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page 2 Press t A confirmation dialog will be dis played 3 Delete the photograph Press i again to delete the picture and return to playback or press gt to exit without deleting the picture Deleting Multiple Pictures The Delete option in the playback menu 85 can be used to delete all or selected pictures Recording Movies in Auto Mode In auto mode the movie record button can be used to shoot HD movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 9 the movie crop is shown in the display Press the movie record button to start and stop recording Taking Photographs During Recording Photographs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 can be taken at any time during recording by pressing the shutter release button all the way down Movie recording is not interrupted K See Also See page 65 for information on viewing movies 31 32 Creative Mode Choose creative mode when to take photos using special effects match settings to the scene or control shutter speed and aper ture Choosing a Creative Mode 1 Select Gc mode Press the MENU button to display the onno ta menus and select c creative mode al ead for Shooting mode M 8 ane oc 2 Choose a scene Press A MM and highlight a scene using the multi selector 0 34 Creative Programmed auto oc FP P
130. raphs 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 27 K Buffer Size The camera is equipped with a memory pE 4 buffer for temporary storage allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card Note that the frame rate will drop or shooting will pause when the buffer is full The approxi mate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is displayed while the shutter release button is pressed halfway this number is an approximation only and varies with shooting conditions M 179 The illustration shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 22 pic tures C i25 F568 20A Self Timer Modes The self timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self portraits 1 Display release mode options Press lt to display release mode options 2 Select the desired self timer option Use the multi selector to highlight 10s 5s or 2s and pres
131. re priority auto M Manual Backlighting Fill flash Best moment capture M 45 Slow view Advanced movie M 57 P Programmed auto Theme m 55 Beauty Picture Control settings M 148 Unmodified Not displayed when Auto area is selected for AF area mode Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the number of pictures or amount of movie footage that can be stored on a 16 GB Toshiba SD E016GUX UHS I SDHC card at different image quality size or movie settings All figures are approximate file size varies with the scene recorded Hl Auto Creative Slow View and Smart Photo Selector Image quality Image size 120 120 File size No of images Buffer capacity NEF RAW 3 12 9 MB 1200 17 3872x2592 6 8 MB 2200 18 JPEG fine 2896x1944 4 3 MB 3600 21 1936x1296 2 5 MB 6200 25 3872x2592 3 5 MB 4500 22 JPEG normal 2896x1944 2 2 MB 7000 26 1936x1296 1 3 MB 11900 33 3872x2592 1 8 MB 8800 30 JPEG basic 2896x1944 1 1 MB 13600 37 1936x1296 0 7 MB 22800 45 1 Number of shots saved set to 1 2 Maximum number of pictures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100 Drops if long exposure noise reduction is on M 127 and at frame rates of 15 30 and 60 fps 167 3 Available in P S A M mode only HE Smart Photo Selector Image quality 21120 Image size 2 120 File size No of shots NEF RAW 64 3 MB 244 3
132. res 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 95 96 3 Click Start Transfer At default settings all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer Click Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection If the camera is connected to the computer turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable If you are using a card reader or card slot choose the appropriate option in the com puter operating system to eject the removable disk corre sponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot Viewing Pictures Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is com plete Starting ViewNX 2 Manually e Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desk top e MacOS Click the ViewNxX 2 icon in the Dock HE Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharp ness and tone levels click the Edit button in the toolbar HE Creating Short Movies Use the Short Movie Creator to create short movies combining photos music Motion Snap shots and movie footage ZO 98 HE Printing Pictures Click the Print button in the toolbar A dialog will be dis played allowing you to print 3 pictures on a printer connected to the computer A Movie Editor
133. res remaining in the moni Battery level tor HE Battery Level Display Description z Battery fully charged or e partially discharged T NO ICON level shown by mza or Exposures remaining 1a icon in detailed display 1 157 Low battery Ready fully charged battery or Ca prepare to charge battery Cannot take pictures Battery exhausted Insert fully charged shutter release battery disabled Insert charged battery HH Number of Exposures Remaining The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored on the memory card at current settings values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred e g values between 1200 and 1299 are shown as 1 2 k If a warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional images insert another memory card M 15 or delete some photos 85 22 ee Auto Mode Shoot photographs and movies The camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the subject Taking Photos in Auto Mode 1 Select mode Press the MENU button to display the Shooting mode menus and select 8 auto for Shoot ing mode 8 2 Ready the camera Hold the camera securely with both hands being careful not to obstruct the lens AF assist illuminator or microphone Rotate the camera as shown at lower right when taking pic tures in tall portrait orientation 3 Frame the photograph Position your su
134. ress to select the highlighted scene Your selection is indicated by an icon in the display 33 34 Choosing a Scene Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes Option Description Programmed auto P The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for opti mal exposure M 36 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 A 37 Use to freeze or blur motion Aperture priority auto A You choose the aperture the camera selects a shut ter speed for best results M 38 Use to blur the background or bring both foreground and back ground into focus Manual M You control both shutter speed and aperture M 39 Choose a shutter speed of Bulb for long time expo sures M 40 Night landscape k Each time the shutter release button is fully pressed the camera takes a series of shots and combines them to capture low lighting in night scenes during processing a message is displayed and no pictures can be taken The flash does not fire and the edges of photos are cropped out Note that the desired results may not be obtained if the camera or subject moves during shooting if the camera is unable to combine the images a warning will be displayed and only one picture will be taken
135. ring HD Movie Recording Press the shutter release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting HD movie recording Photo graphs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 16 9 CE oon Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Up to 18 photographs can be taken with each movie shot Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow motion movies Recording Movies Flicker banding or distortion may be visible in the display and in the final movie under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame flicker and banding can be reduced in HD movies by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply as described on page 159 but note that the slowest shutter speed available is 1400 s at 50 Hz Yo 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 camera s internal circuitry GZ See Also Frame size and frame rate options are described on page 139 61 Recording Slow Motion Movies Silent slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 8 3
136. round into focus ae Soften background ae ted Background sharp Background softened 27 Motion control Suggest motion by blurring Freeze motion moving objects or freeze motion to capture moving objects clearly ome Blur motion Freeze motion Blur motion is Brightness control Make pictures brighter Brighter or darker 4 Brighter Darker Darker M Live Image Control Continuous shooting is not available 1 67 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 28 Viewing Photographs Press gt to display your most recent pho tograph full frame in the monitor full frame playback D button i ol Press lt or P or rotate the multi selector law to view additional pictures 4 2 To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway K See Also For information on toggling photo info on or off see page 158 See page 82 for information on viewing multiple images For information on zooming in on the center of the current image see page 84 See page 87 for information on slide shows 29 30 Deleting Pictures To delete the current picture press tt Note that once deleted pic tures can not be recovered 1 Display the photograph Display the photog
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138. s 3 Mount the camera on a tripod Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta ble level surface 4 Frame the photograph and shoot Press the shutter release button half way to focus and then press the but ton the rest of the way down The self timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound Two sec onds before the photo is taken the NX or lamp will stop flashing and the beep i ing will become more rapid IN 69 70 Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released Turning the camera off cancels the self timer Movie Mode In self timer mode start and stop the timer by pressing the movie record button instead of the shutter release button Raising 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 GZ See Also For information on controlling the beeps that sound when the self timer is used see page 158 Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera making pictures brighter or darker H hi 1 EV No compensation 1 Display exposure compensation options Press i to display exposure
139. s are unaffected by the color of the light source Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources but other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source Automatic white balance adjustment Recom AUTO Auto A ONE mended in most situations z Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting gt Fluorescent Use with cool white fluorescent lighting Directsunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight 4 Flash Use with built in flash Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies fix Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade a Choose when taking pictures underwater using an Ca HULL optional WP N2 waterproof case M 163 PRE Preset manual Measure white balance I 144 White Balance and Shooting Mode In auto and best moment capture modes and creative modes other than P S A and M and when i Scene auto selector N 119 is chosen in Motion Snapshot mode white balance is adjusted automatically according to the scene Fine Tuning White Balance Options other than Preset manual can be fine tuned as follows 1 Display fine tuning options Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press P to display the fine tuning options shown at right Coordinates Adjustment 2 Fine tune white balance Use the multi selector to fine tune white balance Increase green Increase magenta White Balance Fine Tuning The colors on
140. s mode In the shooting menu select Focus mode highlight Manual focus press and choose the magnification for the manual focus display from 10x 5x and 2x 1 131 2 Focus Rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus If the lens supports autofocus with manual override after focusing using autofocus you can keep the shutter release button pressed halfway and rotate the lens focus ring to fine tune focus manually To refocus using autofocus press the shutter release button halfway again To zoom in on the display for more precise focus press note that this feature is not available during movie recording or in slow motion movie mode The display will be zoomed in to the magnification selected in Step 1 and a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right of x 3 the display Navigation window Use the multi selector to scroll to areas la of the frame not visible in the display CO Press to exit zoom Qe 200 The Electronic Rangefinder If a CPU lens is attached in manual focus mode the focus indicator can be used to check whether the camera is focused on the subject in the center focus area Focus indicator Status e In focus gt Camera focused in front of subject lt Camera focused behind subject lt Unable to determine focus flashes Note that with some subjects the in fo
141. s the movie record button to start and stop recording Note that regardless of the mode selected movies are recorded using programmed 6 auto exposure to adjust exposure when O shooting movies select advanced movie PN mode 57 Taking Photographs During Recording Photographs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 can be taken at any time dur ing recording by pressing the shutter release button all the way down Movie recording is not interrupted Z See Also See page 65 for information on viewing movies 43 44 E Best Moment Capture Mode This mode is ideal for fast changing hard to capture subjects Choose when to release the shutter as the scene plays back in slow motion slow view or let the camera choose the best shot based on composition and motion Smart Photo Selector M 47 Slow View In this mode the camera captures a short sequence of still images and plays them back in slow motion so that you can choose the precise moment for a photograph While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera records up to 15 frames over about 1 s and plays them back in a continuous slow motion loop When the frame you want to keep is displayed press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record the current frame and discard the remaining images To use slow view select Slow view from the A E button menu in best moment capture mod
142. se current printer settings Yes print white borders or No no borders and press to select and exit to the previous menu Print time stamp Highlight Use printer settings use current printer settings Yes print times and dates of recording on photos or No no time stamp and press to select and exit to the previous menu Crop This option is listed only when pictures are printed one at a time on a printer that supports cropping To exit without crop ping highlight No and press To crop the current picture highlight Yes and press A crop selection dialog will be dis played rotate the multi selector clockwise to increase the size of the crop counterclockwise to decrease Press A V lt or gt to position the crop and press Note that print quality may drop if small crops are printed at large sizes 105 106 Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set The DPOF print order option is used to Fea create digital print orders for Pict Bridge compatible printers and devices that support DPOF Press the MENU but ton select DPOF print order in the play back menu and choose from the following options Press lt or gt to highlight pictures pa OF pint order elect se 2 109 To select the current picture tes for printing press A The picture will be marked with a amp icon and the O Print date number of prints will be set to 1 press A or V to specify the n
143. selected Face priority Turn face priority on or off On 135 Built in AF Control the built in AF assist z On 135 assist illuminator S Control flash output 0 0 136 compensation Varies with lens M 127 118 Reset Shooting Options Select Yes to reset the options in the shooting menu and other shooting settings to default values 1 117 178 Exposure Mode The options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture in Motion Snapshot mode M 53 An automatic point and shoot mode in which the Scene auto camera not only chooses shutter speed and aperture selector but adjusts other settings to suit the subject automatic scene selection M 25 The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal P Programmed exposure M 36 Recommended for snapshots and in auto other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings You choose the shutter speed the camera selects an aperture for best results 4137 Use to freeze or blur motion S Shutter priority auto You choose the aperture the camera selects a shutter A Aperture speed for best results A 38 Use to blur the back priority auto ground or bring both foreground and background into focus You control both shutter speed and aperture M 39 Set M Manual A shutter speed to Bulb for long time exposures ISO Sensitivity P S A and
144. sert the battery to begin charging again Use the charger with compatible batteries only Unplug when not in use 3 Insert the battery and a memory card Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orien tation Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side slide the battery in until it latches and then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place 15 M4 Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards Note that the battery and memory cards may be hot after use observe due caution when removing the battery and memory cards Formatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card Format memory card has been formatted in another device Slot empty release lock select Format memory card in the setup Display menu and follow the on screen instruc aden Auto power off tions to format the card 41156 Note HDMI device control 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 The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data When this switch is in the lock position the memory card can not be formatted and photos can not be d
145. ses 122 File FOr Maticicsscceccscccatssctssscecascovenssvevsasseasasnsoecstecoesssssidecsececatsccoeees 123 Metering we 123 Auto Distortion Control ssssesssessosssessooseossesssosseossossesseossesseee 124 Color Spatne iA 125 Active D LIQhtiing cssssesssssesescscssesesesessssssesecececssessssesessces 126 LONG EXPOSUre NR cscsssscsssssssssecseseesessssessssesessssessesersesesesees 127 Optical VR we 127 Electronic VR 128 FOCUS MOGs sionist siens n a si 128 Manual FOCUS urcenia aiaa nias 131 AF Ar a M d eitecsivcsssssesssastssciassessscicsoetticoscecssestinsdsstaveasessceseates 133 Focus Lock oukei e EE iaie 134 Face Priority ccccssssssssssscsesesccssecsssssssesesecessssssssesssesecesessssense 135 Buti AF ASSISticcccadissnssiscslietelesascsvecsevecersecensecesctleavnsetesibevcsestas 135 Flash Compensation csscssssssssssscssecsssssssssacacecssecessssesesacers 136 The Movie Menu 137 Reset Movie Options ccssscssecccsssccessssesssecsssessseseseseessecees 138 Frame Rate cccccscccssssccsscesscsesessssessssesessssecsssesssessessesersssecesees 138 Movie Settings 0139 Movie Sound Options esssesessssssssssecesesececessssesesecescecsseees 140 vii viii The Image Processing Menu 141 Reset Processing Options scsssccsssesscesessssesssscesesesseeeseees 142 White Balance sssssssssssssessssesecsssesessesessesssssessssessssessssssseeees
146. sessssesssssessssessesseeenes Language cceeseseeeee a Auto Image Rotation scssssccssecscscsessesesesssecsssessseseeeseees Pixel Mapping eenas ea EE Firmware Version seessessseseesseoseeseeoseoseeoseosesoseosssoseesecoseoseceseeseese Technical Notes 163 Optional Accessories ssssssessoscossssoscoscosessoscoscosossoscoscssoseosssses 163 Approved Memory CardS sss ssssssssssssssesssessseserssssseeerssssseereesssssrre 165 Approved Eye Fi Card scssssscsssssscssescssseccsnsececsecssneeseensecssneeesees 166 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapte ssssssee 167 Storage and Cleaning ssesseessesseesscsssessesscossossesssosseoseessesseesse 169 Stora gE Arris EEEO ET NEREO RIV N iis 169 Cleaning ssceidsasscticistecasteavcackcsasatcidsanisdleeosiizanitenacliacodeihantouaets 169 Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionsS s00 170 Available Settings sscssesesesesscscesesesessssssssssssesececeseseseeees 174 Defaults einan ane K A E 178 Memory Card Capacity 179 Troubleshooting 181 Battery Dis play cisiscrsssscciscsctscesvstseccsvassnsnanisasccasaseconsealsccsssaieebssnnaiedlen 181 Shooting All MOeS esssssssscsssescccsseccssseccsssecesssccssnseeecaseessseteessneees 182 Shooting P S A and M MOdeS cecsssssccssesceesseccsseecccnsecsessteessseees 183 MOVIES arieni e oR REE E n 183 Playback innanti re aeae anera SESE e eS EAEE rait 184 Misce
147. shut ter release button is pressed halfway 73 74 M Raising the Flash When using the flash be sure it is fully raised as shown at right Do not touch the flash dur ing shooting Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings as shown by the flash mode icon e AUTO auto flash When lighting is poor or subject is backlit flash pops up automatically when shutter release button is pressed halfway and fires as required e red eye reduction Use for portraits Red eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires reducing red eye off Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is backlit e SLOW slow sync Shutter speed slows automatically to capture back ground lighting at night or under low light Use to include back ground lighting in portraits e REAR rear curtain sync Flash fires just before shutter closes creating a stream of light behind moving light sources below at right If this icon is not displayed flash will fire as the shutter opens front curtain sync the effect this produces with moving light sources is shown below at left Front curtain sync Rear curtain sync 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 uc
148. speed shooting may end before this length is reached M 165 GZ See Also Frame rate options are described on page 138 Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a icon in full frame playback 1 29 Press to start playback Movie playback indicator icon Length Current position total length gt 00 03 00 10 A C mm Guide Volume The following operations can be performed To Description Pause Pause playback Play Resume playback when the movie is paused or during rewind advance Press lt to rewind to advance Speed increases with each press from 2x to 4x to 8x Advance ER to 16x If playback is paused the movie KEO ae rewind OF rewinds or advances one frame at a time keep the button pressed for continuous rewind or advance Adjust A ae Rotate the multi selector to adjust volume Return to 6 Bd full frame ES C94 E Press A or to exit to full frame playback playback i 66 Deleting Movies To delete the current movie press t A confirmation dialog will be displayed press f again to delete the movie and return to playback or press P to exit without deleting the movie Note that once deleted movies can not be recovered GZ See Also See page 114 for information on trimming unwanted footage from movies Nikon E More on Photography Single Frame Con
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150. ssing Menu The Setup Menu Technical Notes B z I B B w oom oe ee wa ee ee B Re By BEB r w oOo N N N Getting the Most from Your Camera Take photos with the shutter release button Photos can be taken in any mode by pressing the shutter release button See page 8 for more information Shutter release button Shoot movies with the movie record button Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie record but ton in auto M 31 creative 4 43 and advanced movie 4 57 modes Movie record button Create short movies with music Install the supplied software M 91 copy photos and movies to your computer using ViewNX 2 M 95 and use Short Movie Creator to create short movies M 98 View short movies in high definition Transfer short movies to the camera M 99 and use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to an HDTV 100 Accessories Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter changeable lenses and other accessories M 163 oe Wireless Lenses SF MORIE Q adapters Software for Nikon digital Mount cameras adapters available on CD Waterproof cases Table of Contents Getting the Most from Your Camera ssssssscsesesesesesesseeeseeees ii ACCESSO ES iiaeiai er r E A e E EATR iii
151. stakes that this manual may contain MH 27 battery charger Rated input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A Rated output DC 8 4 V 0 6 A Supported batteries Nikon EN EL20 rechargeable Li ion batteries Charging time Approx 2 hours at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimensions W x H x D Approx 67 0 x 28 0 x 94 0 mm 2 6 x 1 1 x 3 7 in excluding plug adapter Weight Approx 83 g 2 9 oz excluding plug adapter EN EL20 rechargeable Li ion battery Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated capacity 7 2 V 1020 mAh Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimensions W x H x D Approx 30 7 x 50 0 x 14 0 mm 1 2 x 2 0 x 0 6 in Weight Approx 41 g 1 4 oz excluding terminal cover 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 Type 1 mount lens Focal length 10 30 mm Maximum aperture f 3 5 5 6 Construction 12 elements in 9 groups including 3 aspherical elements Angle of view 77 29 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 e 10 mm focal length f 3 5 16 e 30 mm focal length f 5 6 16 Filter attachment size 40 5 mm P
152. ster the frame rate the smaller the frame size Bit rate Maximum length Maximum length Option Frame size pixels approx shooting playback 400 fps 640 x 240 2 Mbps 2 5 seconds 33 seconds 1200 fps 320 x 120 1 Mbps 2 5 seconds 100 seconds All figures are approximate Slow motion movies will play back over a period of about 13 2 400 fps or 40 1200 fps times the recording time See Also For information on the total length of movies that can be stored on the memory card see page 180 Movie Settings Choose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies I 58 Bit rate Option Frame size pixels Recording rate approx Maximum length Blin 1080 60i 59 94 fields s 24 Mbps me tos00p 20 1080 So 57 ps 24 Mbps 70 Minutes Z s 720 60p 59 94 fps 16 Mbps Ze 720730p 1280x720 3397fps 12Mbps 7 nutes Sensor output is about 60 fps See Also Photo Frame Size Photographs recorded by pressing the shutter release button all the way down during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 16 9 The frame size varies with the option selected for Movie settings e 1080 60i and 1080 30p 3840 x 2160 pixels 720 60p and 720 30p 1280 x 720 pixels For information on the total length of movies that can be stored on the memory card see page 180 139 140 Movie Sound Options Adjust movie sound recording settings for the bu
153. sured 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 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 lens and a 16 GB Toshiba SD E016GUX UHS I SDHC card Value for still images obtained under the following test conditions photographs 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 following test con ditions a series of 20 minute movies with a file size of up to 4 GB were recorded recording was only interrupted when tem perature warning was displayed The following can reduce battery life e Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway e Repeated autofocus operations e Taking NEF RAW photographs e Slow shutter speeds e Using a wireless mobile adapter or Eye Fi cards e Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses e Using zoom with power zoom lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN EL20 batteries e Keep the battery contacts clean Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance e Use batteries immediately after charging Batteries will lose their charge if left unused Index Symbols Auto mode mc Creative mode Ct Best moment capture mode 9 45 m Advanced movie mode 10 57 Z Motion Snapshot mode Sai Scene auto selector P Programmed auto 34 36 57 119 S
154. t or gt to highlight pictures or rotate the multi selector clockwise to display the highlighted picture full frame 2 Adjust print options Press 9 to display PictBridge print options 41 105 Press A or W to highlight options and press gt to select 3 Start printing Highlight Start printing and press to start printing To cancel before all copies have been printed press again V Selecting Photographs for Printing Movies and NEF RAW photographs 21 120 can not be selected for printing If Motion Snapshots are selected only the photographs will be printed the movie portion will not be printed If photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector are selected only the best shot will be printed 103 104 Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu Press the MENU button in the PictBridge playback display see Step 3 on page 102 2 Choose an option Highlight one of the following options and press gt e Select images for printing Select pictures for printing e Print DPOF print order Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order option in the playback menu 106 The current print order will be displayed in Step 3 e Index print To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card proceed to Step 4 Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures a warning will be dis played and only the first 256 images will be printed
155. t and that there may be an increase in the time needed to process images before they are saved This option is available only with 1 NIKKOR lenses and not with other NIKKOR lenses attached using the FT1 mount adapter M 198 Results are not guaranteed with third party lenses Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction Choose sRGB for photos that will be used as is with no further modification Adobe RGB for photos that will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera Note that regardless of the option selected sRGB is used for movies and Motion Snapshots and for photos taken during movie recording ZA Color Space Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values by which they are represented in a digital image file The sRGB color space is widely used while Adobe RGB is typically used in publishing and commercial printing sRGB is recommended when taking photographs that will be printed without modification or viewed in applications that do not support color management or when taking photographs that will be printed with ExifPrint the direct printing option on some household printers or kiosk printing or other commercial print services Adobe RGB photographs can also be printed using these options but colors will not be as vivid JPEG photographs taken in the Adobe RGB color space are DCF compli ant applications and printers t
156. t malfunction Using the Built in Flash The built in flash can not be used with live image control M 27 and will not fire during continuous shooting at frame advance rates faster than 5 fps 2167 or when On is selected for HDR in the shooting menu 42 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 Eo ai Shadow Shadow Aperture Sensitivity and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity ISO equivalency and aperture With the standard zoom lens at maximum aperture and ISO sensitivity set to ISO 100 to 6400 the range is approximately 0 6 m 7 0 m 2 ft 23 ft when the lens is zoomed all the way out 0 6 m 4 2 m 2 ft 13 8 ft at maximum zoom GZ See Also See page 136 for information on adjusting flash level 75 76 The WU 1b Wireless Mobile Adapter Attach an optional WU 1b wireless mobile
157. t with the skin or other objects could cause burns e Using a flash close to the subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed when photographing infants when the flash should be no less than one meter 39 in from the subject Z Avoid 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 A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment Do not short or disassemble the battery e Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged e Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards e Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat Do not immerse in or expose to water e Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins e Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains When the battery is not in use attach the terminal cover and store in a
158. taken on Press to delete all pictures taken on the highlighted highlighted date date 83 84 Playback Zoom To zoom in on a photograph display it full frame and press and rotate the multi selector clockwise Playback zoom is not available with movies or Motion Snapshots The following operations can be performed To Use Description Rotate the multi selec F tor clockwise to zoom in counterclockwise to zoom out Whenever you zoom in or out a navigation window will appear with the area currently visible in the display indicated by a yel Zoom in Zoom out View other AR low border Press A V lt or P to scroll the areas of 3x ae image Z image y Faces up to five detected during face ER priority are indicated by View faces coe white borders in the Qe navigation window Press lt or P to view other faces Exit zoom Return to full frame playback GZ See Also The Face priority zoom option in the playback menu M 114 is used to choose whether the multi selector to be used to scroll from face to face during face priority zoom Deleting Pictures Pictures can be deleted from the memory card as described below Note that once deleted pictures can not be recovered pro tected images however will not be deleted Deleting the Current Picture To delete the picture currently
159. th a blower Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the display touch ing the skin or entering the eyes and mouth 171 172 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 pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a regular repeating grid such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building with the camera image sensor grid In some cases it may appear in the form of lines If you notice moir in your photographs try changing the distance to the subject zooming in and out or changing the angle between the subject and the camera Lines Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures of extremely bright or backlit subjects Batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment e Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat e Keep the battery terminals clean e Turn the product off before replacing the battery e Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use a
160. th every shot EE Manual Pop up Modes When P S A or M is selected in mC creative mode the flash must be raised manually The flash will not fire if it is not raised q Raise the flash Press the flash pop up button to raise the flash 2 Choose a flash mode 73 3 Take pictures The flash will fire with every shot TO Flash pop up button disable the flash press it gently down ward until it latches 75 72 Choosing a Flash Mode The options available vary with the shooting mode Auto Soft Q Miniature effect 21 Selective color RA FAITO Auto 4 Fillflash All Auto red eye reduction 4 Red eye reduction offi Red eye reduction slow sync Night portrait Fi FSW Fill flash slow sync Backlighting teat Rear curtain slow sync 4 Fill flash off2 4 Red eye reduction S M 5 Fill flash 4 Red eye reduction GREAR Rear curtain sync off 1 Select to disable built in flash 2 Available only when built in flash is raised To choose a flash mode 1 Display flash modes Press W 4 on the multi selector to display a list of the available flash modes 2 Select a flash mode Use the multi selector to highlight a flash mode and press 9 to select Charging begins when the flash is raised once charging is com plete a flash ready indicator 4 will be displayed when the
161. tinuous and Self Timer Modes Pressing lt on the multi selector displays a choice of shutter release modes for still photography s The camera takes pictures one at a time 5 fps Continuous The camera records photographs at 15 fps i about 5 15 30 or 60 fps while the shutter release 30 fps button is pressed all the way down 60 fps 10s The shutter is released about 10 5 or 2 seconds O5s after the shutter release button is pressed all the moe WAY down Choose 10 s or 5 s for self portraits 2 s O2s to reduce camera shake Continuous Mode To take pictures in continuous mode 1 Display release mode options Press lt q to display release mode options 2 Select a frame rate Highlight 5 fps 15 fps 30 fps or SURES 60 fps and press 9 7 PA GS 5 fps 30fps 60fps Olls 5c 3 Compose the shot and start shooting The camera takes pictures while the g shutter release button is held all the way down g 67 68 4 Continuous Mode The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst var ies with the release mode At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps the maxi mum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst is 15 The built in flash can be used when 5 fps is selected but only one pic ture will be taken each time the shutter release button is pressed at settings of 15 30 and 60 fps the built in flash will not fire While photog
162. tion Available only when Detailed is selected for Display gt Shooting in the setup menu M 157 K The Framing Grid A framing grid can be displayed by selecting asa On for Display gt Grid display in the setup E4 menu C2 157 MECA S438 d 9 Z see also For information on adjusting monitor brightness see page 157 The Multi Selector The multi selector and button are used to adjust settings and navigate the cam era menus Multi selector Settings See page 11 Menu navigation A Move cursor up Select highlighted item Settings 3 Settings View continuous shooting self timer menu M 67 View exposure com pensation menu 71 Menu navigation lt Menu navigation gt Return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub menu Settings View flash mode menu A 72 Menu navigation V Move cursor down The Multi Selector Items can be highlighted by rotating the multi selector as shown at right Ms The MENU Button The shooting mode and most shooting playback and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus Press the MENU button to display the menu selection dialog shown below then use the multi selector to highlight the icon for the desired menu and press MENU button
163. umber of prints up to 99 to deselect the pic ture press W when the number of prints is 1 When the selec tion is complete press to display printing options Highlight Print shooting info print the shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order or Print date print the date of recording on all pictures in the print order and press gt to select or deselect and then press amp to complete the print order Reset Remove all pictures from the print order Select set TA DPOF Print Order DPOF date and shooting info options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection to print the date of recording on photo graphs in the current print order use the PictBridge Print time stamp option M 105 The DPOF print order option can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory card to store the print order For restrictions on the types of images that can be selected for printing see page 103 Print orders may not print correctly if images are deleted using a com puter or other device after the print order is created E The Playback Menu gt PASA MENU button 44 The playback menu contains the following options Option Description Default ma Delete Delete multiple images 85 Image type All images Selected scene Auto View movies and photos in a slide Frame interval 5 s Slideshow show Movie p
164. ust Choose from options between 2 and 2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control note that this resets all manual adjustments For example choosing positive values for Vivid makes pic tures more vivid Not available with Neutral Mono chrome or custom Picture Controls Sharpening Control the sharpness of outlines Select A to adjust sharpening automatically according to the type of scene or choose from values between 0 no sharpen ing and 9 the higher the value the greater the sharp ening Contrast S101 u0 a1n gt 1q 12 syuawysn pe jenuey Select A to adjust contrast automatically according to the type of scene or choose from values between 3 and 3 lower values prevent highlights in portrait sub jects from being washed out in direct sunlight while higher values preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low contrast subjects Brightness Choose 1 for reduced brightness 1 for enhanced brightness Does not affect exposure Saturation Control the vividness of colors Select A to adjust satu ration automatically according to the type of scene or choose from values between 3 and 3 lower values reduce saturation and higher values increase it Hue Ajuo awosy gt oUOW UoU s uawijsn pe jenuew Choose negative values to a minimum of 3 to make reds more purple blues more green and greens more yellow positive values up to 3 to make reds
165. ver 2 EV at 0 Zo awh os HH Long Time Exposures M Mode Only 40 Select a shutter speed of Bulb for long time exposures of moving lights the stars night scenery or fireworks The shutter remains open while the shutter release button is held down To prevent blur use a tripod 1 Ready the camera Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable level sur face To prevent loss of power before the exposure is com plete use a fully charged EN EL20 battery or an optional EH 5b AC adapter and EP 5C power connector Note that noise bright spots randomly spaced bright pixels or fog may be present in long exposures before shooting choose On for Long exposure NR in the shooting menu 127 2 Choose a shutter speed of Bulb Press to highlight shutter speed and rotate the multi selector counterclock wise to select Bulb amp aarB 3 Open the shutter After focusing press the shutter release button all the way down Keep the shutter release button pressed until the exposure is complete 4 Close the shutter Take your finger off the shutter release button Shooting ends automatically after about two minutes Note that some time may be required to record long exposures 41 42 Backlighting The method used to capture details in shaded areas of back lit subjects depends on the option selected for HDR in the shoot ing
166. wer off Auto area AF area mode 133 AUTOFOCUS ciecesssssssssssssesssssssessssee 128 133 Automatic scene selection 25 Auto select AF Available settings 206 Background track Backlighting Basic info Battery 13 15 22 193 Beep 24 69 158 Best moment capture mode 45 Best shot Body cap Border Brightness Buffering Built in AF assist Calendar Calendar playback Capture NX 2 CEC Center weighted Metering Change theme Charging a battery CIOCK wssssssseee Clock battery Close up Color space Color temperature Compatible lens Computer Continuous AF Contrast Creating short movies Creative mode Crop 105 113 Custom Picture Control 149 152 D Date and time Date format Daylight saving time DCF version 2 0 Defaults Delete nissin Delete all images Delete selected images Detailed display Detailed photo information 80 158 Digital Print Order Format Display Display brightness D Lighting DPOF DPOF print order Dust shield wesc E Edit movie Electronic VR Exif version 2 3 Exposure Exposure compensation Exposure indicator Exposure mode Eye Fi F Face priority Face priority zoom File format Fill flash Filter effects woos Fine tuning white balance 143 Firmware version
167. xample A field ora row of Sak A 5 of flowers windows ina skyscraper GZ See Also See page 158 for information on controlling the beep that sounds when the camera focuses Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce the desired results 1 Select manual focus Highlight Manual focus in the focus mode menu M 128 and press gt MF Manual focus x5 gt 2 Choose a magnification To choose the magnification for the pes manual focus display highlight 10x zoom 5x zoom or 2x zoom and press 3 Display the manual focus guides In the shooting display press to magnify the view at the center of the frame by the amount selected in Step 2 this feature is not available during movie recording or in slow motion movie mode Manual focus guides are also displayed 131 132 4 Focus Rotate the multi selector until the sub ject is in focus Rotate the multi selec tor clockwise to increase the focus distance counterclockwise to decrease the faster you rotate the multi selector the quicker the focus distance changes The focus indicator shows the approximate focus dis tance Press when the subject is in focus Press A V 4 or P to view areas of the frame not currently visible in the display the visible portion is shown by the navigation window Navigation window Movies The mult

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