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Nikon 1987 Camera Lens User Manual

1. 60 Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected check this list of com mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre sentative Display The monitor is off e The camera is off or the battery is exhausted e The monitor has turned off automatically to save power The monitor can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial e The camera is connected to a computer or television The monitor turns off without warning The battery is low e The monitor has turned off automatically to save power The monitor can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial e The camera s internal temperature is high Wait for the camera to cool before turning it on again Indicators are not displayed Press the DISP button M 6 61 62 Shooting All Exposure 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 e The memory card is locked or full e The flash is charging e The camera is not in focus e You are currently filming a slow motion movie Continuous is selected in still image mode but only one picture is taken when the shutter release button is pressed Continuous shooting is not available if the flash is raised in Continuous mode M 12 Pictures can be taken in con tinuous mode if Electronic Hi is selected but the flash will not fire No photo taken when remote cont
2. All except best shot Cancel MChange e All except best shot Delete all photos in the sequence except the one currently selected as the best shot A confirmation dialog will be displayed to delete the selected image or images highlight Yes and press Movie Mode Choose movie mode to shoot high definition HD or slow motion M 24 movies using the movie record button LV The ig Icon Available Settings A icon indicates that movies can not be recorded For information on the options available in movie mode see page 32 HD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 9 1 Select movie mode Rotate the mode dial to 8 An HD movie crop with an aspect ratio of 16 9 will appear in the display Mode dial 2 Frame the opening shot Holding the camera as shown on page 8 frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the dis play 25 FOO 2000s Exposure Mode See Also By default the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri ate to the subject automatic scene selection M 7 See page 45 for fade in fade out and frame size and rate options 21 3 Start recording Press the movie record button to begin recording A recording indica tor the time elapsed and the time available are displayed while record ing is in progress GZ Audio Recording Be careful not to cove
3. Audio recording format AAC Audio recording device Built in stereo microphone sensitivity adjustable Sensor output is about 60 fps Monitor 7 5 cm 3 in approx 460k dot TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Playback Full frame and thumbnail 4 9 or 72 images or calendar playback with playback zoom movie playback slide show histogram display auto image rotation and rating option Interface USB Hi Speed USB HDMI output Type C mini pin HDMI connector 69 Hi 70 Supported languages Arabic Chinese Simplified and Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portu guese Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Power source Battery One rechargeable Li ion EN EL20 battery AC adapter EH 5b AC adapter requires EP 5C power connec tor available separately Tripod socket Va in ISO 1222 Dimensions weight Dimensions W x H x D Approx 106 0 x 61 0 x 29 8 mm 4 2 x 2 4 x 1 2 in excluding projections Weight Approx 277 g 9 8 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap approx 234 g 8 3 oz camera body only Operating environment Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Humidity Less than 85 no condensation e Unless otherwise stated all figures
4. 10 30 or 60 fps e Other modes Up to 5 fps single AF or manual focus Shutter priority auto or M Manual expo sure mode shutter speed 1450s or faster and other settings at default values Self timer 25 55 105 Remote control modes Delayed remote 2 s quick response remote 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 Programmed auto with flexible program shutter priority auto aperture priority auto manual scene auto selector Exposure compensation 3 3 EV in increments of 14 EV Exposure lock AE L Luminosity locked at metered value with F t AE L AF L button ISO sensitivity ISO 100 3200 in steps of 1 EV Can also be set to Recommended Exposure approx 1 EV ISO 6400 equivalent above ISO Index 3200 auto ISO sensitivity control ISO 100 3200 100 800 100 400 available Active D Lighting On off 67 68 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
5. Retract the lens before removal and be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attach ing or removing the lens Using aZoom 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 Auto Power Off If no operations are performed for about thirty seconds the displays will turn off and the power lamp 5 start to blink The camera can be reactivated by operating the buttons mode dial or other camera con trols If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the displays have turned off the camera will turn off automatically K See Also See page 46 for information on silencing the beep that sounds when the camera focuses or the shutter is released 11 HE Choosing a Release Mode Press button and use the multi selector and button to choose from the follow ing release modes Single frame the camera takes one photograph each time the shutter release button is pressed Continuous the camera records photos at up to 5 frames per second while the shutter release button is held down and Electronic Hi the camera records pho tos at high rates while the shutter release 74 va Continuous bu
6. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession note however that the frame rate will drop or shooting will pause when the buffer is full The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is displayed while the shutter release button is pressed halfway this number is an approximation only and varies with shooting conditions The illustration shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 14 pictures 13 Viewing Photographs Press HI to display your most recent pho tograph full frame in the monitor full frame playback Press d or gt or rotate the multi selector to view additional pictures To zoom in on the center of the current image press the amp control up Press 3 down to zoom out To view multiple images press g down when the picture is displayed full frame 8 control To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway See Also For information on toggling photo info on or off see page 6 See page 44 for slide show options Deleting Pictures To delete the current picture press m Note that once deleted pic tures can not be recovered 1 Display the photograph Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page all 2 Delete the photograph Press A confirmation dialog will be displayed press
7. 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 AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO I ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR II DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED
8. e Auto area AF 41 focus areas Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter release button halfway single AF or by pressing AF AE L AF L button Face priority AF On off Flash Built in flash Raised by sliding flash pop up control Guide Number GN Approx 5 16 m ft ISO 100 20 C 68 F Control i TTL flash control using image sensor available Mode Fill flash slow sync red eye reduction slow sync with red eye reduction rear curtain sync rear curtain with slow sync Flash compensation 3 1 EV in increments of 14 EV Flash ready indicator Lights when built in flash unit is fully charged White balance Auto incandescent fluorescent direct sunlight flash cloudy shade preset manual all except preset manual with fine tuning 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 e 1 920 x 1 080 60i 59 94 fields s e 1 920 x 1 080 30p 29 97 fps e 1 280 x 720 60p 59 94 fps Slow motion movies e 640 x 240 400 fps plays at 30p 29 97 fps e 320 x 120 1 200 fps plays at 30p 29 97 fps Motion Snapshot 1 920 x 1 080 60p 59 94 fps plays at 24p 23 976 fps File format MOV Video compression H 264 MPEG 4 Advanced Video Coding
9. FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE http www mpegla com Temperature Warnings The camera may become warm to the touch during use this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction At high ambient temperatures after extended periods of continuous use or after several photographs have been taken in quick succession a temperature warning may be displayed follow ing which the camera will turn off automatically to minimize damage to its internal circuits Wait for the camera to cool before resuming use Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including charg ers batteries AC adapters and flash accessories certified by Nikon specifi cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic cir cuitry The use of non Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating ignit ing rupturing or leaking on Nikon Nik PAIN UONIN UO For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local autho rized Nikon
10. 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 55 56 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Do not drop The product may malfunc tion if subjected to strong shocks or vibration Keep dry This product is not water proof and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sud den 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 sud den 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 ch
11. by the still image G Available Settings For information on the options available in Motion Snapshot mode see page 32 Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode 1 Select Motion Snapshot mode Rotate the mode dial to Ed Mode dial A or 28 2 Frame the picture Holding the camera as shown on page 8 compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame 3 Begin buffering Press the shutter release button half way to focus 9 An icon will be dis played 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 a second of movie footage beginning before and ending after the time the shutter release button was pressed Note that some time may be required When recording is complete the photo graph will be displayed for a few sec onds 29 30 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 NN Choosing a Theme To choose the background music for the movie press G and use the multi selector and button to choose from Beauty Wav
12. counting down In remote control mode the flash starts charging while the camera is waiting for the signal from the remote The camera will only respond to the shutter release button on the remote control when the flash is charged If red eye reduction 1 39 is used in quick response remote mode the shutter will be released about one second after the red eye reduction lamp lights In delayed remote mode there will be about a two second delay after the shutter release button on the remote con trol is pressed the red eye reduction lamp will then light for about one second before the shutter is released K Tripod Mounting Spacer Use an optional TA N100 tripod mounting spacer to prevent larger lenses coming into contact with the tripod head when the camera is mounted on a tripod M 49 GZ See Also See page 46 for options controlling how long the camera will wait for a signal from the remote and the beep that sounds when the self timer or remote control is used The Built in Flash To use the flash raise it by sliding the flash pop up control and then choose a flash mode as described on the following page Charging begins when the flash is raised once charging is complete aflash ready indicator will be displayed S when the shutter release button is Flash pop up control pressed halfway 5 Fillflash The flash fires with every photograph taken Use when the subject is poorly lit or with back lit
13. exposure compensation Connector cover 4 flash mode playback button 14 19 31 self timer Ed delete button 15 20 27 31 HoisP display button Power connector cover Monitor K for optional power connector 51 USB connector alata EEHDMI mini pin connector memory card slot cover latch Battery chamber g memory card slot cover The Monitor 1 3 45 6 7 8 9 101 ETE bO MI WEDREN 12 eq 1 EL 15 29 287 meq 16 27 od EL 17 Ep ie ed DLE ENE 26 25 24 2322 21 20 1918 On vis oe EE 20 oos 441 ElShooting mode 3 Number of exposures JE Exposure mode 44 EE AE 5 Flexible program indicator Number of shots remaining EjFlash mode before memory buffer fills 9 13 Flash ready indicator White balance recording indicator Self timer Card warning indicator remote control mode Hie as ET Time available ntinuou HISO sensitivity Elactive D Lahti ISO sensitivity indicator us 45 Picture Control Hi ISO sensitivity indicator E White balance E Aperture Movie settings HD movies 24 Shutter speed Frame rate E Metering slow motion movies 7 Hd Battery indicator mage size Sound settings mage quality J Autoexposure AE lock indicator HFocus mode EE Focus area essessssssssssssensseusseussseus ZJAF area mode E Microphone sensitivity EHFace priority AF Ei Time el
14. is no guar antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio or television recep tion which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 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 1J1 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 Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this prod uct may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 vii viii Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Re
15. menus are dis played Sample figures for EN EL20 1020 mAh batteries are given below e Still images Approximately 230 e Movies Approximately 70 minutes of HD footage at 1080 60i Values for still images measured at 25 C 77 F with a fully charged EN EL20 battery a 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 lens and a 16 GB Toshiba R95 W80MB s UHS I SDHC card according to the CIPA standard under the following test condi tions NORMAL quality photographs taken at intervals of 30 s with the flash fired with every other shot and the camera turned off and then on after every ten shots The following can reduce battery life e Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway e Repeated autofocus operations e Taking NEF RAW photographs e Slow shutter speeds a e Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses 4 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 73 7a Index Symbols Still image mode 7 amp Smart Photo Selector mode 16 N Movie mode Z Motion Snapshot mode Sai Scene auto selector 2 Portrait Landscape Close up Night portrait G AUtO esse MENU menu button 42 gt playback button 14 19 31 m delete button 15 20 27 31 DISP display but
16. movie mode 2 Slow motion selected in movie mode 3 VR lenses only 35 om More on Photography Self Timer and Remote Control Modes The self timer and optional ML L3 remote control 1 48 can be used to reduce camera shake or for self portraits The following options are available Self timer and remote control off The shutter is Off released when the camera shutter release button is pressed Olls 10s The shutter is released 2 5 or 10 seconds after the OE 5s _ Shutter release button is pressed all the way down Choose 2s to reduce camera shake 5s or 10s for self portraits The shutter is released 2 s after the shutter release button on the optional ML L3 remote control is Os 2s 52s Delayed remote pressed 3 Quick response The shutter is released when the shutter release but remote ton on the optional ML L3 remote control is pressed Before Using the Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time remove the clear plas tic battery insulator sheet 1 Mount the camera on a tripod Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta ble level surface 2 Display self timer options Press d to display self timer options 36 3 Select the desired option Use the multi selector to highlight the desired option and press Self timer 4 Frame the photograph and shoot Self timer mode Press the shutter release button halfw
17. subjects to fill in illuminate shadows 4 Red eye reduction The red eye reduction lamp lights before the flash fires reducing red eye caused by light reflecting from your subject s reti nas Red eye reduction slow sync 4 iW Combines red eye reduction with slow shutter speeds to capture background details at night or under low light Use for portraits taken against a backdrop of night scenery SW Fill flash slow sync Combines fill flash with slow shutter speeds to capture details of poorly lit backgrounds Rear curtain slow sync Combines rear curtain sync see below with slow shutter speeds to capture poorly lit background details SREAR Rear curtain sync While in other modes the flash fires as the shutter opens in rear curtain sync the flash fires just before the shutter closes creating streams of light that appear to fol low moving light sources 39 Choosing a Flash Mode 1 Display the flash mode options Press the multi selector down to dis play a list of flash modes The modes available depend on the exposure mode M 44 sat PA 4 Fill flash 4 Fill flash Red eye reduction Red eye reduction Red eye reduction S M van slow sync 4 Fillflash S N Slow sync Red eye reduction eae Rear curtain slow sync GREAR Rear curtain sync 2 Select a flash mode a Use the multi selector to highlight a Ere
18. the battery from the cam era or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function If the battery will not be used for some time insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it and storing it in a location with an ambient tem perature of 15 to 25 C 59 to 77 F avoid hot or extremely cold loca tions Repeat this process at least once every six months Turning the camera on and off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life Batteries that have been fully dis charged must be charged before use e The internal temperature of the bat tery may rise while the battery is in use Attempting to charge the bat tery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery per formance and the battery may not charge or charge only partially Wait for the battery to cool before charg ing Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replace ment Purchase a new EN EL20 bat tery Charge the battery before use When taking photographs on important occasions ready a spare EN EL20 battery and keep it fully charged Depending on your loca tion it may be difficult to pur
19. the way dOWN uses esse eek 9 Press the shutter release button ETE N 9 17 29 Q Quick response remote 36 R Rear curtain sync Red eye reduction Remote control seecesseeeceeseeeeee Retractable lens barrel button 10 S Scene auto selector SD card Self timer Setup menu Shooting menu Short Movie Creator Shutter release button Simplified display Slow motion Slow sync Smart Photo Selector mode Software Still image mode System requirements T Temperature Warning ix Theme Tripod mounting spacer V MiEWNDG2 EE EG 54 VOUE iigtin 26 1 ZOOM TING ee ee 11 75 Nikon 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 CE NIKON CORPORATION Printed in Hong Kong SB2C02 11 2011 Nikon Corporation 6MVA1911 02
20. use Memory Cards eThe camera stores pictures on Secure Digital SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards available separately m 50 e Memory cards may be hot after use Observe due caution when remov ing memory cards from the camera e Do not remove memory cards from the camera turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded deleted or copied to a computer Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects Do not bend drop or subject to strong physical shocks e Do not apply force to the card cas ing Failure to observe this precau tion could damage the card Do not expose to water heat high levels of humidity or direct sunlight 59 M Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and reguires 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 Freguent inspection and servicing are particu larly recommended if the camera is used professionally Any accesso ries regularly used with the camera such as lenses or optional flash units should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced
21. 6 x 1 944 e 1 936 x 1 296 Still images movie mode aspect ratio 16 9 e 3 840 x 2 160 1080 60i e 1 920 x 1 080 1080 30p e 1 280 x 720 720 60p Still images Motion Snapshot mode aspect ratio 16 9 e 3 840 x 2 160 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 e NEF RAW JPEG Single photograph recorded in both NEF RAW and JPEG formats Picture Control system Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape selected Picture Control can be mod ified storage for custom Picture Controls Media SD Secure Digital SDHC and SDXC memory cards File system DCF Design Rule for Camera File System 2 0 DPOF Digi tal Print Order Format Exif Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras 2 3 PictBridge Shooting modes still image 3 2 amp Smart Photo Selector 3 2 N movie HD 16 9 slow motion 8 3 F1 Motion Snapshot 16 9 Shutter Type Electronic shutter Speed 1h6 000 30 s in steps of 3 EV Bulb Time requires optional ML L3 remote control Flash sync speed Synchronizes with shutter at X Y o s or slower Release Mode e Single frame continuous Electronic Hi e Self timer delayed remote quick response remote interval timer shooting Frame advance rate e Electronic Hi Approx
22. DI Playback menu CO 44 T Setup menu Q 46 O amp N H Shooting menu 144 Menu options Options in current menu peepee setup options Slider shows position in current menu HE Using the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the menus Multi selector 1 Press A or to select the tab then press gt to display menu items 2 Highlight menu item and press b to display options Rotate tall 3 Highlight desired option and press 9 to select Rotate tall Off Note The items listed may vary with camera settings Items dis played in gray are not currently available 132 To exit the menus and return to shooting mode press the shut ter release button halfway 9 43 44 HE Playback Menu Options Delete Delete multiple images Slide show View movies and photos in a slide show Rotate tall Rotate tall portrait orientation pictures for display during playback DPOF print order Create digital print orders Protect Protect pictures from accidental deletion Rating Rate pictures Brighten shadows in dark or back lit photos creating a D Lighting retouched copy that is saved separately from the unmodified original Resize Create small copies of selected pictures Crop Create cropped copies of selected pictures Edit movie Create copies of movies from which unwanted fo
23. F assist Control the built in AF assist illuminator Flash compensation Control flash output 45 46 HE Setup Menu Options Reset setup options Reset setup menu options to default values Format memory card Format the memory card Slot empty release lock Allow the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera Welcome screen Display a welcome message at startup Monitor brightness Adjust monitor brightness Grid display Display a framing grid Sound settings Choose the sounds made during shooting Auto power off Choose the auto power off delay P Choose how long the camera waits for a signal Remote on duration from a remote control Assign AE AF Lbutton Choose the role played by the A AE button Shutter button AE lock Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter release button is pressed halfway HDMI device control Choose whether remote controls for HDMI CEC devices to which the camera is connected can be used to operate the camera Flicker reduction Reduce flicker or banding Reset file numbering Reset file numbering Time zone and date Set the camera clock Language Choose a language for the camera displays Auto image rotation Record camera orientation with pictures Pixel mapping Check and optimize the camera image sensor and image processors Firmware version Display t
24. ME S M Image quality vivlvlvlvlv Image size ViViVviVviVviV Continuous V iV iV iV lV Frame rate I I I I Movie settings I I I I Metering IVV White balance W v v v ISO sensitivity Y 2 Y2 un Picture Control W vi viv 3 Color space V iV iV iV iV iV Active D Lighting YV v v e Long exposure NR v22 3 High ISO noise reduction W W W W W v Fade in fade out I I I I Movie sound options I I I I Interval timer shooting vv 2 2 2 Vibration reduction ViViVviVviVviV Focus mode Y v Y2 AF area mode t dtd Face priority AF tt Built in AF assist V iV iV iV iV iV Flash compensation IVV Smart Photo Selector Still image mode mode Exposure mode m P S A Mim P S A M Focus area selection W v v lv Flexible program v Q Autoexposure Lock W v v 2 Focus lock lv ivi vi v 2 Self timer AAE Z Exposure compensation VV 2 Flash mode vv Movie mode Theme I I I I 1P Programmed auto is selected automatically when Electronic Hi is selected for Continuous 2 Not available when Electronic Hi is selected for Continuous 3 VR lenses only E 4 Not available if a frame rate of 10 fps is chosen when Electroni
25. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA 1J1 User s Manual Table of Contents For Your Safety ese esse besede done ee se ie ee ek Rg ee oe ab iii NOCICOS RE N EE EE irets EE N EE OR E Sasss vi Introduction RE Sasaran RT EE Seeds 1 Parts of the Camera susse se sesse sees Se ee ee ee Ge Ge ee ee Ge ee ese 2 Still Image Mode ee00e0 EE RE iS 7 Taking Photos in Still Image Mode ese Viewing Photographs eiesese se sesse se se see ee ee ee ee ee ee esse Smart Photo Selector Mode cccccssssscccssssssccccecscsscoees 16 Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode Viewing Photographs ssesssesssosscsscosscsscessesseoseesseossosssoseossessee Movie Mode cccccccccsssesccccccsccsccccccsscscccccccccscccccccccsccccess 2 T FID MOVIES se Ee eene Kees ee ode dee dee ee eed deed Ge ge dee ee Ee 21 dT MOUION EE EN EE DE keoa aiie 24 Viewing MOVieS ese seseese se se se se se sea ee Be Ge Se Ge ee ee Be ee Ge Gegee Se 26 Motion Snapshot Mode ssssssssssssooooosssss sesse esse eo ooe sesse 28 Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode sesse sesse sesse sesse se ee ee 28 Viewing Motion SnapshOtS uesese sesse sesse seges Se Se ee ee ee ee esse 31 Available Settings se ook RY RS LERE eN dese dee de des esesses 32 More on Photograph y ccccsssscsssseee EOE T e 36 Self Timer and Remote Control Mode sesse sesse sees se ese 36 The Built in Flash eeuse sesse sesse se sesse sense ee Se ee S
26. 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 pre vent discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and other stains apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully Storage To prevent mold or mildew store the camera in a dry well venti lated area If you are using an AC adapter unplug the adapter to pre vent 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 con taining a desiccant Do not however store the camera case in a plastic bag as this may cause the material to deteriorate Note that desiccant grad ually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away Store the battery in a cool dry place Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away Notes on the monitor The monitor is constructed with extremely high 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 bla
27. apsed Flash compensation 45 EX Recording indicator EH Exposure compensation K appears when memory remains for over 1 000 exposures Available only in detailed display 6 Turning the Camera On Press the power switch to turn the cam era on The power lamp will briefly light reen and the monitor will turn on alan 9 Jo Turning the Camera Off a To turn the camera off press the power switch again The monitor will turn off e Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the monitor Ee gt Battery level Exposures remaining HE Battery Level Display Description NO ICON Battery fully charged or partially discharged level shown by mal or aa icon in detailed display 6 ei Low battery Ready fully charged battery or prepare to charge battery Cannot take pictures Insert fully charged battery Battery exhausted shutter release disabled Insert charged battery HE Number of Exposures Remaining The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored on the memory card at current settings Formatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on screen instructions to format the card M 46 Note that this permanently deletes any data the card may contain Be
28. are for a camera with a fully charged bat tery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 C 68 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 mistakes 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 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions WxHxD 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 1 020 mAh Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions WxHxD 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 71 72 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30 mm f 3 5 5 6 Type 1 mount lens Focal length 10 30 mm Maximum aperture 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
29. arges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the displays damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in pho tographs Keep the lens mount covered Be sure to attach the body cap if the camera is without a lens Do not touch the dust shield The dust shield covering the image sensor is easily damaged Under no circum stances should you exert pressure on the shield or poke it with cleaning tools These actions could scratch or otherwise damage the shield Turn the product off before removing or dis connecting 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 pre vent 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 camera at the beach or seaside wipe off any sand or salt using
30. as shown on page 8 frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the dis play 400 F5 6 00 05 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 10 is not Movie record button available Recording indicator Time elapsed 400 F5 6 Time available 5 End recording Press the movie record button again to end recording Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached the memory card is full another mode is selected the lens is removed or the camera becomes hot ix Maximum Length Up to 5 seconds or 4GB of footage can be recorded note that depending on memory card write speed shooting may end before this length is reached M 50 Exposure Mode The default exposure mode for slow motion movie recording is P Programmed auto M 44 Scene auto selector is not available in slow motion movie mode See Also See page 44 for frame rate options 25 26 Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a icon in full frame playback MM 14 Press to start playback N icon Length Movie playback indicator Current position total length 00 54 05 00 _ 8 Do ETD Guide Volume The following ope
31. ay to focus and then press the button the rest of the way down The self timer lamp will start to blink and a beep will begin to sound Two seconds before the photo is taken the lamp will stop blinking and the beeping will become more rapid Remote control mode Aim the ML L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera 2 and press the ML L3 shutter release button stand at a distance of 5 m 16 ft or less In delayed remote mode the self timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released In quick response remote mode the self timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released 37 38 Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released Turning the camera off cancels self timer and remote control modes Remote control modes are cancelled automatically if no operations are performed for about five minutes after the mode is selected in Step 3 Movie Mode In self timer mode start and stop the timer by pressing the movie record button instead of the shutter release button In remote control mode the ML L3 shutter release button functions as the movie record button Using the Built in Flash Slide the flash pop up control to raise the flash before shooting Shoot ing will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the self timer or delayed remote timer is
32. c Hi is selected for Continuous 5 Available only when built in flash unit is raised 33 l 34 IN Movie Mode Motion Snapshot Mode Movie mode Motion Snapshot mode Exposure mode mi P S A nuaw Bunoous Image quality Image size Continuous Frame rate Movie settings Metering White balance ISO sensitivity Picture Control SNS SNS NS NNN Color space Active D Lighting LS III Ia Long exposure NR High ISO noise reduction Vv SI S S S Fade in fade out Movie sound options Vv Interval timer shooting Vibration reduction S S S S S Focus mode AF area mode Face priority AF Built in AF assist UNS USS USNS IVs NSS NSS SNS SNS Flash compensation Movie mode Motion Snapshot mode Exposure mode w P S A MIS P S AM Focus area selection raara Flexible program EI E E I EIEI Q Autoexposure Lock Iv v vY Yiv v a Focus lock lvlvlvlvl lvlvlvlv 2 Self timer viv v v v Exposure compensation W W W W W v Flash mode I I I Movie mode YU ivi viv I Theme I I vvlvlvle 1 HD movie selected in
33. chase replacement batteries on short notice Note that on cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge Used batteries are a valuable resource recycle in accord with local regulations e Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F failure to observe this precaution could dam age the battery or impair its perfor mance Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 C 32 F to 10 C 50 F and from 45 C 113 F to 60 C 140 F the battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 C 32 F or above 60 C 140 F The battery charger Charge the battery at ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F If the CHARGE lamp flickers during charging cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon authorized service representa tive Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging Failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again Use the charger with compatible bat teries only Unplug when not in
34. ck this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device Images in the monitor may be diffi cult to see in a bright light Do not apply pressure to the display as this could cause damage or mal function Dust or lint on the displays can be removed with a blower Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth 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 dis tance to the subject zooming in and out or changing the angle between the subject and the camera 57 58 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 eguipment e Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat e Keep the battery terminals clean e Turn the product off before replac ing the battery e Remove
35. d button can not be used in this mode The movie record button can not be used in Smart Photo Selector still image or Motion Snapshot mode Stills can not be taken when slow motion is selected The shutter release button can not be used to take photographs while a slow motion movie is being recorded M 23 e Lower ISO sensitivity Hi e Choose a faster shutter speed or smaller aperture higher f number e Raise ISO sensitivity t e Use the built in flash e Choose a slower shutter speed or larger aperture lower f number The camera s internal temperature is high The camera will now turn off Wait for the camera to cool Memory card contains no images To view pictures insert a memory card con taining images Cannot display this file Cannot select this file The file has been created or modified on a computer or different make of camera or is corrupt 65 66 Specifications Nikon 1 J1 Digital Camera Type Type Digital camera with interchangeable lenses Lens mount Nikon 1 mount Effective angle of view Approx 2 7x lens focal length 35 mm format equivalent Nikon CX format Effective pixels 10 1 million Image sensor Image sensor 13 2 mm x 8 8 mm CMOS sensor Storage Image size pixels Still images still image and Smart Photo Selector modes aspect ratio 3 2 e 3 872 x 2 592 e 2 89
36. d injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the displays touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth ZN 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 e Do not short or disassemble the battery eBe 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 e 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 e When the battery is not in use attach the terminal cover and store in a cool dry place eThe 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 ZN Do not remain in contact wit
37. d 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 52 System Reguirements The system reguirements for the Short Movie Creator are Windows CPU 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better Pre installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic Home Pre mium Professional Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 1 Win dows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business 0s Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Home Edi tion Professional Service Pack 3 All installed programs run as 32 bit applications in 64 bit editions of Windows 7 and Win dows Vista 1 5 GB or more with at least 128 MB of video RAM 2 GB or RAM more with at least 256 MB of video RAM recommended for creating HD movies A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1GB or Hard disk space more recommended e Resolution 1 024 x 768 pixels XGA or more Monitor s e Color 32 bit color True Color or more Other DirectX 9 or later and OpenGL 1 4 or later Mac 0S CPU 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better 0s Mac OS X version 10 5 8 10 6 8 or 10 7 2 RAM 1 GB or more 3 A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1GB or Hard disk space more recommended i e Resolution 1 024 x 768 pixels XGA or more Monitor e Color 24 bit color millions of colors or more If your system does not meet the ab
38. 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 reguirements THE USE OF NON NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR RANTY E Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera that sup ports interchangeable lenses For a complete guide to using your digital camera see the Reference Manual on CD To get the most from your camera please be sure to read both the Quick Start Guide and User s Manual 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 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
39. ds SanDisk Toshiba 2GB 4GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB pace Panasonic 48 GB 64 GB Lexar Media 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB Platinum JaGB BGB 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 Yer XC I The camera supports UHS 1 Other cards have not been tested For more details on the above WI cards please contact the manufacturer 50 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 and power connector covers 2 Insert the EP 5C power connector Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown using the connec tor to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side The latch locks the connector in place when the con nector is fully inserted 3 Close the battery chamber cover Position the power connector cable so that it passes through the power con nector slot and close the battery chamber cover 51 4 Connect the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter an
40. e ER Se ee Se Re Se Gee ee ee 39 Using the Menus EE see did EEO EE 42 Technical Notes 006 ea esse ek ee e de oase ese ede EE 47 Optional Accessories sesse se see se ee Ge ee Se ee ee Se ee 47 Storage and Cleaning sesse sees ee ee ee ees 55 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 56 Troubleshooting s sssesssessesssossesssossesseosseoseessess 61 Error Messages dinni se sae se ee Be Ee EE ee Ee Re Re nsore skas ees 64 Specifications RES GR N N Do 66 de MEE RO 7a Product Documentation The following documentation is supplied with the camera Nikon a Quick Start Guide Describes how to set up your camera User s Manual this manual Describes how eure to take and view pictures Reference Manual on CD A complete guide to using your digital camera included as a pdf file on the supplied Ref erence Manual CD ROM The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later available for free download from the Adobe website 1 Start the computer and insert the reference manual CD 2 Double click the CD Nikon 1J1 icon in Computer or My Computer Windows or on the desktop Mac OS 3 Double click the INDEX pdf icon to display a language selec tion screen and click a language to display the Reference Man ual Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following sy
41. e camera begins g recording images to the memory buffer The camera continuously adjusts focus to account for changes in the distance to the subject in the AF area brackets while the shutter release button is pressed halfway i AF area brackets 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 17 4 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The camera will compare shots recorded to the buffer both before and after the shutter release button was pressed and select five to copy to the memory card Note that some time may be required The best picture is displayed in the monitor when recording is com plete Smart Photo Selector Mode The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject automatic scene selection M 7 Movies can not be recorded and pressing the movie record button has no effect The flash can not be used Viewing Photographs Press gt and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector M 14 pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a amp icon Of the five pho tographs recorded by t
42. es Relaxation and Tenderness Motion Snapshot Mode By default the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri ate to the subject automatic scene selection M 7 Live audio is not recorded Movies can not be recorded using the movie record button and the flash can not be used Viewing Motion Snapshots Press gt and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot M 14 Motion Snapshots are indicated by a Hd icon Pressing 9 when a Motion Snap shot is displayed plays back the movie portion in slow motion over a period of about 2 5 s followed by the photo the background track plays for about 10 s To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway Deleting Motion Snapshots To delete the current Motion Snapshot press A confirmation dialog will be displayed press f again to delete the photo and movie and return to play back or press gt to exit without deleting the file Note that once deleted Motion Snapshots can not be recovered 31 EN EEN Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each 32 mode HE Still Image Mode Smart Photo Selector Mode Smart Photo Selector Still image mode mode Exposure mode m P S A
43. flash mode M 39 and press to select 40 Lowering the Built in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place Do not use force Failure to observe this precaution could result in prod uct malfunction Using the Built in Flash The built in flash can be used in still image mode only If the flash is fired multiple times in guick succession the flash and shutter may be temporarily disabled to protect the flash Shooting can be resumed after a brief pause Objects close to the camera may be overexposed in photographs taken with the flash at high ISO sensitivities To avoid vignetting remove lens hoods and shoot at ranges of at least 0 6 m 2 ft Some lenses may cause vignetting at greater distances or obstruct the red eye reduction lamp interfering with red eye reduc tion for more information visit a Nikon website The following illustra tions show the effect of vignetting caused by shadows cast by the lens when the built in flash is used N GAS l Shadow Shadow Fi See Also For information on adjusting the flash level see Flash Compensation EI 45 41 42 Using the Menus Most shooting playback and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus To view the menus press the MENU button MENU button Tabs Choose from the following menus
44. 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 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 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 Trademark Information Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corpora tion in the United States and or other countries The PictBridge logo is a trademark The SD SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC HDMI the HIE logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec tive holders Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with fully charged batter ies varies with the condition of the battery temperature the interval between shots and the length of time
45. h the battery for extended periods during charging Parts of the device become hot Leav ing the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low temperature burns 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 ZN 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 ZN CD ROMs CD ROMs containing soft ware or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment vi No
46. he 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 Press lt or P to view the other pictures in the sequence and press 9 to select the current picture as the best shot To return to normal playback press P Cancel TChanse 19 20 Deleting Pictures Pressing i when a picture taken with the Smart Photo Selector is selected displays a confirmation dialog press f again to delete the best shot and the four best shot candidates or press P to exit with out 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 4119 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 Delete g on
47. he 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 Adapter 47 Power sources e Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL20 MM 71 Additional EN EL20 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon authorized service representatives e Battery Charger MH 27 71 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 51 for details Remote controls Wireless Remote Control ML L3 M 36 The ML L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery PP FA SE Pressing the as chamber latch to the nae insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber Ensure that the battery is in the correct orientation Software Capture NX 2 A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color con trol points Note Use the latest versions of Nikon software see the web sites listed on page
48. ies 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 e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management Notice for Customers in the U S A The Battery Charger INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISKOF 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 Freguency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro tection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio commu nications However there
49. ii for the latest information on supported operating systems At default settings Nikon Message Cen ter 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 con nected to the Internet A message is automatically displayed when an update is found 48 Body caps Body Cap BF N1000 The body cap keeps the dust shield free of dust when a lens is not in place Tripod Tripod Adapter TA N100 Prevents large lenses from coming adapters into contact with the tripod head when the camera is mounted on a tripod Attaching the TA N100 1 Attach the TA N100 to the camera After turning the camera off insert the TA N100 in the camera tripod mount and keeping the projection on the TA N100 aligned with the front of the camera rotate the screw in the direction shown to fasten the TA N100 in place 2 Attach a tripod Attach a tripod available separately from third party suppliers to the TA N100 Hold the camera while fas tening the tripod to ensure that the tripod is securely attached 49 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 car
50. jects close to the camera o Auto Subjects suited to mode or that do not fall into the is Categories listed above 2 Ready the camera Remove the lens cap and hold the camera securely with both hands being careful not to obstruct the lens AF assist illuminator or microphone Rotate the camera as shown at lower fa right when taking pictures in tall portrait orientation Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor use of the built in flash Q 39 or a tripod is recommended 3 Frame the photograph Position your subject in the center of the frame 4 Focus Press the shutter release button half way to focus If the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator M 2 may light to assist the focus operation If the camera is able to focus the selected focus area will be highlighted in green and a beep will sound a beep may not sound if the subject is moving If the camera is unable to focus the focus area will be displayed in red While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the display will show the number of exposures that can be buffer r Mm 13 Focus area all Buffer capacity stored in the memory 5 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph The access lamp will light and the photogra
51. m 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 CL This icon marks references to other pages in this manual The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30 mm f 3 5 5 6 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 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 N For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time read the safety instructions in For Your Safety iii v and Caring for the Camera a
52. nd Battery Cau tions M 56 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 conseguences 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 N 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 ZN 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 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 res
53. otage has been trimmed HE Shooting Menu Options oe Reset shooting options to default values Eer ie Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and aper ture Image guality Choose a file format and compression ratio Image size Choose a size for new photos Continuous Take photos one at a time or in a burst Frame rate Choose a frame rate for slow motion movies I 24 Movie settings Choose HD movie frame size and frame rate 121 Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure White balance Adjust settings for different types of lighting ISO sensitivity Control the camera s sensitivity to light Picture Control Choose how the camera processes pictures Custom Picture Control Create custom Picture Controls Color space Choose a color space for new pictures Active D Lighting Avoid loss of detail in highlights and shadows Long exposure NR Reduce noise in long time exposures High ls nose Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities reduction Fade in fadeout Shoot HD movies with fade in fade out effects Movie sound Choose sound recording options options Interval tme Take photos at a pre selected interval shooting Vibration reduction Adjust settings for lenses with vibration reduction Focus mode Choose how the camera focuses AF area mode Choose how the focus area is selected Face priorityAF Turn face priority AF on or off Built in A
54. ove requirements only ViewNxX 2 will be installed CQ 54 Supported Operating Systems See the websites listed on page ii for the latest information on sup ported operating systems 53 The system requirements for the ViewNX 2 are Windows CPU e Photos JPEG movies Intel Celeron Pentium 4 or Core series 1 6 GHz or better e H 264 movies playback 3 0 GHz or better Pentium D e H 264 movies editing 2 6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo os Pre installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic Home Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 1 Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Home Edition Professional Service Pack 3 All installed programs run as 32 bit applications in 64 bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista RAM e Windows 7 Windows Vista 1 GB or more 2 GB or more recom mended e Windows XP 512 MB or more 2 GB or more recommended Hard disk space A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1 GB or more recommended Monitor e Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels XGA or more 1280 x 1024 pixels SXGA or more recommended e Color 24 bit color True Color or more MacOS CPU e Photos JPEG movies PowerPC G4 1 GHz or better G5 Intel Core or Xeon series e H 264 movies playback PowerPC G5 Dual or Core Duo 2 GHz or better e H 264 movies editing 2 6 GHz or better Core 2 D
55. ph will be dis played in the monitor for a few sec onds the photo will automatically clear from the display and the camera will be ready to shoot when the shut ter release button is pressed halfway Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete Es DISP IEN Access lamp Face Priority AF The camera detects and focuses on portrait subjects face priority AF A double yellow border 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 Movie Recording In still image mode movies can not be recorded and pressing the movie record button has no effect Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Lenses with retractable lens barrel buttons can not be used when retracted To unlock and extend the lens keep the retractable lens barrel button pressed D 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
56. production Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally cop ied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law e Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities govern ment bonds or local government bonds even if such copies or repro ductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipu lated by law is prohibited Disposing of Data Storage Devices e Cautions on certain copies and reproduc tions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc com muter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or repro duce passports issued by the govern ment licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons e Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of
57. r the microphone and note that the built in microphone Recording indicator may record sounds made by the camera Time elapsed i or lens By default the camera focuses continuously The Movie sound options item in the shooting menu offers sensitiv ity and wind noise options for the built in microphone Movie record button Time available 4 End recording Press the movie record button again to end recording Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached the memory card is full another mode is selected the lens is removed or the camera becomes hot ix Maximum Length HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 minutes in length note that depending on memory card write speed shooting may end before this length is reached M 50 Exposure Lock In exposure modes other than Scene auto selector exposure will lock while the 2 multi selector up button is pressed 22 HE Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording Press the shutter release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting HD movie recording Photo graphs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 16 9 Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Up to 15 photographs can be taken with each movie shot Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow motion movies HE Choosing the Movie Type To choose between high definition and slow motion reco
58. rations can be performed To Description Pause Pause playback Resume playback when the movie is paused Play or during rewind advance Press lt to rewind to advance Speed increases with each press from 2 x to 5 x to 10 x to 15 x If playback is paused the movie Advance rewinds or advances one frame at a time keep rewind the button pressed for continuous rewind or advance You can also rotate the multi selector to rewind or advance when playback is paused Adjust Q Press up to increase volume down to volume decrease Return to full frame Press A or gt to exit to full frame playback playback Exit to shooting Press the shutter release button halfway to mod E exit to shooting mode Deleting Movies To delete the current movie press A confirmation dialog will be displayed press fi 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 ad Delete 27 Motion Snapshot Mode Choose Motion Snapshot mode to record brief movie vignettes with your photographs Each time the shutter is released the camera records a still image and about a second of movie foot age When the resulting Motion Snapshot is viewed on the camera the movie will play back in slow motion over approxi mately 2 5 s followed
59. rding press and use the multi selector and button to choose from the following options e HD movie Record movies in HD e Slow motion Record slow motion movies 24 M Recording Movies Flicker banding or distortion may be visible in the displays and in the final movie under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame flicker and banding can be reduced in HD movies by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply 4146 Bright light sources may leave after images when the camera is panned Jagged edges color fring ing moir and bright spots may also appear When recording movies avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera s inter nal circuitry Movie mode Slow motion 23 24 Slow Motion Record silent movies with an aspect ratio of 8 3 Movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at 30 fps 1 Select movie mode Rotate the mode dial to 8 Mode dial 2 Select slow motion mode Press the d button and use the multi selector and button to select Slow motion A slow motion movie crop with an aspect ratio of 8 3 will appear in the display T AN button 3 Frame the opening shot Holding the camera
60. rol shutter release button is pressed e Replace battery in remote control e Choose a remote control mode e The remote control standby timer has expired M 46 e The remote is not pointed at the camera or the infrared receiver is not visible e The remote is too far from the camera M 37 e Bright light is interfering with remote Smudges appear in photographs Clean the front and rear lens elements or the dust shield M 55 Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the displays Choose a Flicker reduc tion setting that matches the local AC power supply 2 46 Menu items are unavailable Some options are only available in particular shooting or exposure modes M 32 Movies Cannot record movies The movie record button can not be used to record movies in still image Smart Photo Selector or Motion Snapshot mode No sound is recorded for movies e Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options gt Microphone m 45 e Live audio is not recorded with slow motion movies 2 24 or Motion Snapshots M 28 Playback Tall portrait orientation photos are displayed in wide landscape orientation e Select On for Rotate tall 1 44 e The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off 1 46 e Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken e Photo is displayed in image review Cannot hear movie sound e Press amp up to raise the volume If the camera is connected to a televi sion use
61. s Start up error Turn the camera off and then on again Turn the camera off remove and replace the battery and then turn the camera on The clock has been reset Set the camera clock No memory card Turn the camera off and confirm that the card is correctly inserted This memory card cannot be used Card may be damaged insert a different card e Use an approved card M 50 e Format the card 215 If the problem per sists the card may be damaged Contact a Nikon authorized service representative e Insert a new memory card This memory card is not formatted Format the memory card Select Yes to format the card or turn the camera off and insert another memory card Memory card is locked write protected Turn the camera off and slide the card write protect switch to the write position Memory card is full eYou may be able to record additional images if you reduce image quality or size e Delete unwanted images e Insert another memory card Message Solution Cannot create additional folders on memory card If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photo graph numbered 9999 the shutter release button will be disabled and no further pho tographs can be taken Choose Yes for Reset file numbering M 46 and then either for mat the current memory card M 5 or insert a new memory card The movie recor
62. sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding The DISP Display Button Press DISP to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as shown below E DISP button H Shooting HH Playback ic Simple photo info 1 12 NIKON 1 J1 haa 1 125 FS 6 100 10mm o el ORE ED m 25 0001 Pe iss 11 10 02 27 Detailed photo info Detailed di display 7 Image only EF The Framing Grid A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Grid display in the setup menu 246 om Still Image Mode Still image mode is the mode generally used for taking photos Available Settings For information on the options available in still image mode see page a Taking Photos in Still Image Mode 1 Select still image mode Rotate the mode dial to Mode dial Automatic Scene Selection Scene auto selector At default settings the camera will auto Scene icon matically analyze the subject and select E the appropriate scene The selected T scene is shown in the monitor N 2 Portrait Human portrait subjects ha Landscape Landscapes and cityscapes Fi Night portrait Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds Close up Sub
63. t 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 M 44 can be used to delete selected pictures all pictures pictures taken on selected dates or pic tures previously selected as candidates for deletion 15 EE Smart Photo Selector Mode Choose Smart Photo Selector mode for photos that capture a fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other hard to time shots such as group photos in party scenes Each time the shutter is released the camera automatically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition and motion EN Ee 5 U AA Dr WAL gt A gt gt gt HD IF gt Sy gt J P gt mL WA Ia LBA EF Ed Available Settings For information on the options available in Smart Photo Selector mode see page 32 Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode 1 Select Smart Photo Selector mode Rotate the mode dial to amp Mode dial 2 Frame the photograph Holding the camera as shown on PF page 8 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 9 An icon will be dis y played as th
64. the controls for the TV to adjust the volume e Live audio is not recorded with slow motion movies M 24 or Motion Snapshots 30 Cannot delete images e Remove protection from the files before deletion e The memory card is locked Miscellaneous The camera is unresponsive In extremely rare instances the display may not respond as expected and the camera may stop functioning In most cases this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge Turn the camera off remove and replace the battery taking care to avoid burns and turn the camera on again or if you are using an AC adapter available separately disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again If the problem persists after the battery has been removed and replaced contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative The date of recording is not correct Set the camera clock Menu items are unavailable Some options are only available at particular settings 132 or when a memory card is inserted M 43 63 64 Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display Message Solution Rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens A lens with a retractable lens barrel button is attached with the lens barrel retracted Press the retractable lens barrel button and rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens Check lens Pictures can only betaken when alens is attached Attach a len
65. tices eNo 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 this product is to be col lected separately The following apply only to users in European coun tries This product is designated for sepa rate collection at an appropriate col lection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorit
66. ton feature button OK button self timer 3 playback zoom thumbnail control 2s delayed remote quick response remote E single frame g continuous EE electronic Hi red eye reduction SLOW slow sync REAR rear curtain sync flash ready indicator A AC adapter sesse ee Accessories Auto power off Automatic scene selection Available settings Background track Battery BESE m Med Se Red Rd Rd Best shot Body cap Buffering Built in Flash iis essens 39 c Capture NX 2 Continuous D Delayed remote Delete iss Detailed display Detailed photo information Dust shield E Electronic HI srece 12 F Face priority AF Fill flash Flash mode Flash ready indicator Flicker reduction Focus area Format Format memory card Full frame playback 00 G Grid display 2 eek ee 6 H HD MOVIES uses sesse sen sense ene 21 23 l Infrared receiver veces 2 37 L Landia peoien iais 7 Lens vae ere 10 11 47 72 M Memory buffer 9 Memory card Microphone Mode dial Monitor Motion Snapshot mode Movie mode Movie type Movie record button Movies Multi selector N Night portrait nanesie 7 P Playback uses esse Playback menu Portrait oe Power connector Power switch Press the shutter release button all
67. tton is held down Electronic Hi Electronic Hi Choose from frame rates of 10 fps 30 fps and 60 fps M 44 The flash does not fire while Electronic Hi is in effect At the default setting of 10 fps the camera takes pictures at about 10 frames per second fps while the shutter release button is pressed and camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame face detection M 10 is not available The camera can record up to about 13 frames in a single burst At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps face detection is available but focus and expo sure are fixed at the values for the first photograph in each series the number of frames that can be recorded in a single burst is about 12 K Continuous If the flash is used the camera will take only one photograph each time the shutter release button is pressed Lower the flash before taking pic tures Shooting in Electronic Hi and Continuous Release Modes While photographs are being recorded to the memory card the access lamp will light Depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed recording may take up to about one minute If the battery is exhausted before all photographs are recorded the shutter release will be disabled and the remaining images transferred to the memory card Buffer Size The camera is eguipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card
68. ult 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 chocking hazard Should a child swallow any part of this equipment consult a physician immediately ZN 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 Failure to observe this precaution could result in stran gulation ZN Do not remain in contact with the camera or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the device become hot Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low temperature burns ZN Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents ZN Observe caution when using a flash e Using the camera with the flash in close contact 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 ZN Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the displays break care should be taken to avoi
69. uo os Mac OS X version 10 5 8 10 6 8 or 10 7 2 RAM 512 MB or more 2 GB or more recommended Hard disk space A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1 GB or more recommended Monitor e Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels XGA or more 1280 x 1024 pixels SXGA or more recommended e Color 24 bit color millions of colors or more Motion Snapshots ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots on a computer 54 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 with a
70. weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for dam ages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction 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 ElMovie record button F1Shutter release button 22 25 Eyelet for camera strap 9 17 23 29 Lens release button EPower switch PB infrared receiver esses 37 62 J Power lamp 5 JDust shield Mounting mark Zens mount oe icrophone Speak 26 Microph VA Built in flash seek eek eek eek eke ody cap Built in flash 39 Body Focal plane mark e AF assist illuminator Self timer lamp Red eye reduction lamp The Camera Body Continued Motion Snapshot mode M 28 Smart Photo Selector mode M 16 Still image mode M7 Movie mode 121 SS Ne 10 Press the multi selector up down left or right amp V 4 or gt or rotate it as shown at right Flash pop up control 39 Tripod socket Memory card access lamp 9 EEJMENU menu button EEG feature button 12 23 30 Multi selector 3 playback zoom OK button E thumbnail Control 14 AE AE L AF L Mode dial E4

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