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147

Choose

to enable face-priority AF (

25).

is selected, the built-in AF-assist illu-

minator will light to illuminate poorly-lit
subjects in still image, Smart Photo Selec-
tor, or Motion Snapshot mode if:

•

AF-S

is selected for focus mode (

52) or

single AF is selected in

AF-A

, and

•

Auto-area

is selected for

AF-area

mode

(

144) or the center focus area

is selected for

Single-point

Off

is selected, the AF-assist illuminator

will not light to assist the focus operation.
Autofocus may not produce the desired results when lighting is
poor.

Face-Priority AF

Built-in AF Assist

See Also

See page 53 for information on using the AF-assist illuminator. Infor-
mation on the modes in which AF-assist is available may be found on
page 173.

AF-assist illuminator

Summary of Contents for 1 V1

Page 1: ...Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA 1 V1 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...Viewing Photographs 19 Mo ie Mode 2 2 HD Movies 22 Slow Motion 25 Viewing Movies 27 Motion Snapshot Mode 30 Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode 30 Viewing Motion Snapshots 33 More on Photography 34 Self Timer and Remote Control Modes 34 Menu Guide 38 Technical Notes 43 Optional Accessories 43 Storage and Cleaning 52 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 53 Troubleshooting 58 Error Messages 61 Sp...

Page 3: ...plied Ref erence Manual CD ROM NII HH 1 V1 User s Manual 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 1 V1 icon in Computer or My Computer Windows or on the desktop Mac OS 3 Double click the INDEX pdf icon to display a ...

Page 4: ...ment to ongoing product support and education continually updated information is available on line at the following sites For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequentl...

Page 5: ...iately in the event ofmal fundion Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter available separately unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the equip ment to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection _6Do not use in the presence of fla...

Page 6: ...andled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment Do not short or disassemble the battery Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards Do not expose the battery to flame or to exc...

Page 7: ... wires become exposed take the power cable to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspec tion Failure to observe this precau tion could result in fire or electric shock Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec tric shock Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC ...

Page 8: ...il numerique de Ia classe B plies with Canadian ICES 003 est conforme aIa norme NMB 003 du Canada Notice for Customers in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATIERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This symbol indicates that tThis symbol on the battery t this product is to be col indicates that the battery is lected separately to be collecte...

Page 9: ...dio commu operate the equipment nications However there is no guar antee that interference will not occur Interface Cables in a particular installation If this Use the interface cables sold or pro equipment does cause harmful inter vided by Nikon for your equipment ference to radio or television recep Using other interface cables may tion which can be determined by exceed the limits of Class B Par...

Page 10: ...xcept when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or repro duce passports issued by the govern ment licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcuts prints ma...

Page 11: ...e 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 th...

Page 12: ...t 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 or optional flash ...

Page 13: ...t illuminator e i j 35 IJShutter release button 10 17 24 31 I Movie record button 13 23 26 i Speaker 27 lmtPower switch 5 m Power lamp 5 11Microphone IJinfrared receiver front 35 59 1mFocal plane mark e t WEyelet for camera strap WConnector cover WLens release button WLens mount msodycap o ll imMulti accessory port cover fJMulti accessory port IIJConnector for 18 19 20 II external microphone 45 IP...

Page 14: ...re button 13 24 32 I playback zoom thumbnail control 14 EModedial B playback button 14 19 33 Multi selector 39 OK button 39 f t AE L AF L Iii exposure compensation AF focus mode self timer 34 llUii delete button 15 20 28 33 WInfrared receiver rear 35 59 IDPower connector cover II for optional power connector WBattery chamber II memory card slot cover latch IllBattery chamber II memory card slot co...

Page 15: ...n 41 mFlash mode 41 WFlash ready indicator 1mBattery indicator 5 WSound settings 42 IEJGPS connection indicator WExposure compensation fi lFocus area 10 WFace priority AF 11 f lMicrophone sensitivity 41 fllTime elapsed 23 26 fDRecording indicator 23 26 fl1ISO sensitivity indicator 41 IIAuto ISO sensitivity indicator K appears when memory remains for over 1 000 exposures Number of exposures remaini...

Page 16: ... fii or icon in detailed is I CD 6 Low battery Ready fully charged battery or prepare to charge battery Battery exhausted shutter release disabled Insert charged battery II Number of Exposures Remaining The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored on the memory card at current settings IIFormatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or ...

Page 17: ...rough shooting and playback indicators as shown below II Shooting Simplified display Detailed display Monitor off viewfinder is not affected rn 7 DISP button II Playback DSC 0001 JPG 15 04 2011 10 02 27 Simple photo info Detailed photo info Image only ...

Page 18: ... that shown on page 4 the monitor turns off automatically Note that the monitor may turn off and the viewfinder turn on if you place your finger or other objects near the eye sensor avoid cover ing the sensor when using the monitor To focus the display use the diopter adjustment control When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder be careful not to put your finger or finger nails in ...

Page 19: ...mera will auto Scene icon matically analyze the subject and select Ei n fs ti t e nit e selected JEH L 125 F5 6 4 4 t jPortrait Human portrait subj _c _ t_ s _ _ _ ________ li l landsca Landscapes and cityscapes __ N Night portrait Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds Close up Subjects close to the camera AUTo IAuto Su5Tectss uited to mode o _ r_ t_h at _ d _ o no tTaTiinto th e 0 cat...

Page 20: ...ns AF assist illuminator or microphone Rotate the camera as shown at lower right when taking pictures in tall portrait orientation Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor use of an optional flash unit CD 44 or a tripod is recommended 3Frame the photograph Position your subject in the center of the frame 1125 F56 44 9 ...

Page 21: ...e button is pressed halfway the display will show 1 125 F56 Buffer capacity the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer r 5Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph The access lamp will light and the photograph will be dis played in the monitor for a few sec onds the photo will automatically clear f...

Page 22: ...xposure Mode To make adjustments to shutter speed aperture or other settings select PProgrammed auto SShutter priority auto AAperture pri ority auto or MManual for Exposure mode in the shooting menu OJ 40 aLenses 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 press...

Page 23: ...B Auto Power Off If no operations are performed for about thirty seconds the displays will turn off and the power lamp CD 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 gseeAiso The beep that sounds when the ca...

Page 24: ...e Electronic Hi also supports frame rates of 30 and 60 fps CD 40 II Recording Movies in Still Image Mode In still image mode you can record mov ies with sound at a frame size of 1 072 x 720 pixels aspect ratio 3 2 Press the movie record button to start and stop recording CIJ 22 in still image mode recording will also end if the shutter release button is held all the way down until a photograph is ...

Page 25: ...zoom in on the center of the current image press the control up Press down to zoom out To view multiple images press down when the picture is displayed full frame I B button control To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway BSeeAiso For information on toggling photo info on or off see page 6 See page 40 for slide show options ...

Page 26: ...eturn to playback or press I B to exit without deleting the picture Note that once deleted pictures can notbe recovered PIDeleting Multiple Pictures The Delete option in the playback menu OJ 40 can be used to delete selected pic tures all pictures pictures taken on selected dates or pictures previously selected as can didates for deletion iii button 15 ...

Page 27: ...p 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 A 1Select Smart Photo Selector mode Rotate the mode dial to 6 Mode dial 2Frame the photograph Holding the camera as shown on page 9 compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame r 1 125 F5 6 4 4 ...

Page 28: ...distance to the subject in the AF area brackets while the shutter release button is pressed halfway 11 125 F5 6 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 button pressed halfway to focus Shutter release button pressed all the way down I ...

Page 29: ...lector Mode The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject automatic scene selection OJ 8 Movies can not be recorded and pressing the movie record button has no effect The optional SB NS flash unit is equipped with a capture illuminator which lights during buffering Buffering ends automatically and the capture illuminator turns off after shooting or ifthe shutter release ...

Page 30: ...ll 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 e Press_ or to ...

Page 31: ...ing Individual Photographs Pressing the i button in the best shot selec tion dialog OJ 19 displays the following options highlight an option using the multi selector and press to select This image Delete the current photo note that the picture currently selected as the best shot can not be deleted 1ID button All except best shot Delete all photos in the sequence except the one currently selected a...

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Page 33: ...ate the mode dial to An HD Modedial movie crop with an aspect ratio of 16 9 will appear in the display 2Frame the opening shot Holding the camera as shown on page 9 frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the dis play B Exposure Mode 1 60 F5 6 20 00s By default the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri ate to the subject automatic scene selection CD 8 gseeAiso See pa...

Page 34: ... _______ ity and wind noise options for both built in and external microphones CD 45 160 F5 6 Time available 4End 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 CD ix IIMaximum Length At default settings HD movies can be ...

Page 35: ... Record movies in HD Slow motion Record slow motion movies CD 25 II button 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 th...

Page 36: ... to 2Select slow motion mode Press the II 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 3Frame the opening shot Holding the camera as shown on page 9 frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the dis play Mode dial II button 25 ...

Page 37: ...ecord 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 CD ix IIMaximum 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 CD 47 B Exposure Mode The default ...

Page 38: ...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 rewinds or advances one frame at a time keep the button pressed for continuous rewind or advance You can also rotate the multi selector when playback is I to rewind or advance tfaused Adjust q IPress up to increa se volume down to volume 1 8 decrease Return to 1 AE L full frame B IE jP...

Page 39: ...W1 A confirmation dialog will be displayed press W1 again to delete the movie and return to playback or press B to exit without deleting the movie Note that once deleted movies can not be recovered iiD button p av moi e DSC 0013 MDV 15 04 2011 16 42 04 c ...

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Page 41: ... second of movie foot age When the resulting Motion Snapshot is viewed on the camera the movie will play back in slow motion over approxi mately 2 5 s followed by the still image 1Select Motion Snapshot mode Rotate the mode dial to c l 2Frame the picture Holding the camera as shown on page 9 compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame Mode dial 125 F56 lr00rn01s ...

Page 42: ...ovie 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 ill l ll IIBuffering 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 Shutt...

Page 43: ...ct automatic scene selection OJ 8 Live audio is not recorded Movies can not be recorded using the movie record button The optional SB NS flash unit is equipped with a capture illuminator which lights during buffering Buffering ends automatically and the capture illuminator turns off after shooting or ifthe shutter release but ton is kept pressed halfway for about six seconds Buffering can be resum...

Page 44: ...rack 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 again to delete the photo and movie and return to play back or press CE1 to exit without deleting the file Note that once deleted Motion Snapshots can not be recovered E but...

Page 45: ...ce camera shake 55 or 10 5 for self portraits The shutter is released 2 s after the shutter release button on the optional ML L3 remote control is pressed QUIICki I SPG nse The shutter is released when the shutter release but ton on the optional ML L3 remote control is pressed B Before Using the Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time remove the clear plas tic battery ins...

Page 46: ...aken the lamp will stop blinking and the beeping will become more rapid Remote control mode Aim the ML L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the camera OJ 2 3 and press the ML L3 shutter release button stand at a dis tance of 5 m 16 ft or less when using the front receiver 1 5 m 5 ft or less t Nlkon 1 X 1 when using the rear receiver In delayed remote mode the self timer lamp will light for ab...

Page 47: ...ovieMode 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 B Tripod Mounting Spacer Use an optional TA N1 00 tripod mounting spacer to prevent larger lenses coming into contact with the tripod head when the camera is mounted on a tripod CD...

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Page 49: ...cessed from the camera menus To view the menus press the MENU button Tabs Choose from the following menus MENU button IE1 Playback menu CD 40 YSetup menu CD 42 0 6 eliShooting menu CD 40 Menu options 1 Options in current menu Slider shows position in current t menu ...

Page 50: ... option and press e to select 2 4 slit t1r g C 0 _ Multi selector Press to place cursor in selected menu Press to display options Note The items listed may vary with camera settings Items displayed in gray are not currently available To exit the menus and return to shooting mode press the shut ter release button halfway CD 10 39 ...

Page 51: ...iginal Resize Create small copies of selected pictures Crop Create cropped copies of selected pictures Create copies of movies from which unwanted footage Editmovie has been trimmed ______ __ II Shooting Menu Options Resetshooting option Reset shooting options to default values __ __ Exposure mode Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and aper ture lmageqiJaUJY Choose a file format and compress...

Page 52: ...ong time exposures HighlSO noise l reduction jReduce noise at high ISO sensitivities Fade in fadeout Shoot HD movies with fade in fade out effects Movie sound options Interval timer shooting 1 Choose sound recording options I lrake photos at a pre selected interval Vibrationredudion Adjust settings for lenses with vibration reduction _ _ _ _ _ _ U AF area mode Choose how the focus area is selected...

Page 53: ... tff Choose the auto power off delay Remoteonduration Choose how long the camera waits for a signal from a remote control Assign AEJAF L button Shutterbutton AE lock Video mode HDMI device control 1 choose the role played by the _ f t button I Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Choose a video standard Choose whether remote controls for HDMI CEC devices...

Page 54: ... or you encounter problems using the camera At the time of writing the following accessories were available for your camera Lenses 11 mount lenses i Red Eye Reduction Lenses that block the subject s view of the red eye reduction lamp may interfere with red eye reduction 1 IILens f number The f number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens 43 ...

Page 55: ...ters or in feet 27 9 5 6 approximately 5 ft For each twofold increase in ISO sensitivity multiply the Guide Number by the square root of two approximately 1 4 Power sources Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL15 CIJ 69 Additional EN EL15 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon authorized service representatives Battery Charger MH 25 CIJ 69 Recharge EN EL15 batteries 1 Power Connector E...

Page 56: ...tion 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 Body caps Body Cap BF N1000 The body cap eeps the low pass filter Mi...

Page 57: ...e TA N 100 to the camera After turning the camera off insert the TA N 100 in the camera tripod mount and rotate the screw in the direction shown to fasten the TA N 100 to the cam era 2Attach a tripod Attach a tripod available separately from third part sup pliers to the TA N 100 Hold the camera while fasten ing the tripod to ensure that the tripod is securely attached ...

Page 58: ...arMedia 4GB 8GB 16GB ii Platinum II 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Professional Fuii HDVideo 4GB 8GB 16GB 1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2GB 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 S which the card will be used ar...

Page 59: ... 2Insert the EP 58 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 3Close 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 ...

Page 60: ...ter Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter and the EP SB power cable to the DC socket A c icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector 1 1 49 ...

Page 61: ...4 bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1 5GB or more with at least 128rvlB of video RAM 2GB or more with at least 256 MB of video RAM recommended for creating HD movies A minimum of 500MB available on the startup disk 1GB or more recommended Resolution 1 024 x 768 pixels XGA or more Color 32 bit color True Color or more DirectX 9 or later and OpenGL 1 4 or later Core 2 Duo or better Mac OS ...

Page 62: ...dows Vista 1 GB or more 2GB or more recom mended Windows XP 512 MB or more 2GB or more recommended A minimum of 500MB available on the startup disk 1GB or more recommended Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels XGA or more 1280 x 1024 pixels SXGA or more recommended Color 24 bit color True Color or more Photos JPEG movies PowerPC G4 1 GHz or better G5 Intel Core or Xeon series H 264 movies playback PowerPC ...

Page 63: ...After using the camera at the beach or sea C b d side wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in amera 0 Y distilled water and dry thoroughly Important Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not cov ered under warranty These elements are easily damaged Remove dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can ver Lens viewfinder tical to preven...

Page 64: ...the low pass filter The low pass filter covering the image sensor is easily damaged Under no circum stances should you exert pressure on the filter poke it with cleaning tools or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower These actions could scratch or otherwise damage the fil Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do ter 1 1 not use or store this device in the Turn the product off before re...

Page 65: ...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 monitorand viewfinder These displays may contain afew pixels that are always lit or that do not light This is common to all TFT LCD displays and does not indicate a malfunctio...

Page 66: ...r These ment Purchase a new EN EL15 bat devices draw minute amounts of tery charge even when off and could Charge the battery before use draw the battery down to the point When taking photographs on that it will no longer function If the important occasions ready a spare battery will not be used for some EN EL15 battery and keep it fully time insert it in the camera and run charged Depending on yo...

Page 67: ...are 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 The supplied power cable and AC wall adapter are for use with the MH 25 only Use the charger with compat ible batteries only Unplug when not in use Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital SD memory cards available...

Page 68: ...ra in which case you should have the filter cleaned by Nikon authorized service personnel Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon authorized service representative once every one to two years and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fe...

Page 69: ... the mode dial The camera s internal temperature is high Wait for the camera to cool c E E i 9i _ n again The camera is unresponsive See 11 A Note on Electronically Controlled Cam eras below The viewfinder is out offocus Focus the viewfinder using the diopter adjust ment control CD 7 Indicators are not displayed Press the DISP button CD 6 BANote on Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely ra...

Page 70: ...raphs Clean the front and rear lens elements Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the displays Choose aFlicker reduc tion setting th 3t rl latchesthe le cal A CP fl rsljpply JJ 42 Optional flash units do not fire The camera is in Smart Photo Selector or Motion Snapshot mode or is recording a movie or Electronic Hi is selected forShuttertype IIJ 13 Menu items are unavailable Some options are ...

Page 71: ...ound Press up to raise the volume If the camera is connected to a televi sion use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume Live audio is not recorded with slow motion movies OJ 25 or Motion Snapshots OJ 30 Cannot delete images Remove protection from the files before deletion The card is locked Miscellaneous The date of recording is not correct Set the camera clock Menu items are unavailable So...

Page 72: ... clock No memory card iTurn the camera off and confirm that the Icard is correctly inserted _ _ _ _ _ _ A _ _ h d i Use an approved card QJ 47 T IS memory car cannot b d C d b t Format the card QJ 5 If the problem per e use ar may e l h d b d d c d d i s1sts t e car may e amage ontact a amage msert a N k h d d ff d i 1 on aut onze serv1ce representative 1 erent car I Insert a new memory card rF1is...

Page 73: ...ovie is being recorded OJ 24 The capture illuminator has been used consecutively for the maximum time and has turned off Hi Lo i The capture illuminator on the optional ISB NS flash unit turns off automatically after extended use Remove your finger from the jshutter release button for a short period i Lower ISO sensitivity Choose a faster shutter speed or smaller 1 aperture higher f number 1 Raise...

Page 74: ... compressed JPEG JPEG Baseline compliant with fine approx 1 4 normal approx 1 8 or basic approx 1 16 compression NEF RAW JPEG Single photograph recorded in both NEF RAW and JPEG formats Picture Control system Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape selected Picture Control can be mod ified storage for custom Picture Controls Media SO Secure Digital SDHC and SDXC memory cards File syst...

Page 75: ...tter 30 s in steps of EV Bulb Time requires optional ML L3 remote control Electronic shutter 1 J6 ooo 30 s in steps of 1 h EV Bulb Time requires optional ML L3 remote control Mechanical shutter Synchronizes with shutter at X 1 hso s or slower Electronic shutter Synchronizes with shutter at X 1 6o s or slower Single frame continuous Mechanical Electronic Electronic Hi Self timer delayed remote quic...

Page 76: ...f EV Luminosity locked at metered value with f AE L AF L button ISO sensitivity ISO 100 3200 in steps of 1 EV Can also be set to RecommendedExposure approx 1 EV ISO 6400 equivalent above ISO Index 3200 auto ISO sensitivity control ISO 100 3200 Autofocus Lens servo AF area mode 100 800 100 400 available On off Hybrid autofocus phase detection contrast detect AF AF assist illuminator Autofocus AF Si...

Page 77: ...low sync with red eye reduction rear curtain sync rear curtain with slow c 3 1 EV in increments of 1 h EV 2_ Lights when optional flash unit is fully cha ed Auto incandescent fluorescent direct sunlight flash cloudy shade preset manual all except reset manual with fine tunin L metering using image sensor Matrix Center weighted Meters 4 5 mm circle in center of frame Spot Meters 2 mm circle centere...

Page 78: ...reo micro phone sensiti adjustable Sensor output is about 60 fps Video output 7 5 cm 3 in approx 921 k dot TFT LCD with brightness ad ustment lil Full frame and thumbnail 4 9 or 72 images or 1 calendar playback with playback zoom movie playback slide show histogram display auto image rotation and ratin option Hi Speed USB NTSC PAL Type C mini pin HDMI connector Used for designated accessories Ster...

Page 79: ...thout body cap approx 294 g 1 0 4 oz camera bod onl Less than 85 o no condensation Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with afully charged bat tery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 oc 68 F Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damage...

Page 80: ...hours and 35 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 oC 77 oF when no charge remains Approx 91 5 x 33 5 x 71 mm 3 6 x 1 3 x 2 8 in excluding projections Approx 1 8 m 6 U S A and Canada or 1 5 m 9ft other countries Approx 110 g 3 9 oz excluding power cable and AC wall adapter rox 40 x 56 x 20 5 mm 1 6 x 2 2 x 0 8 in 1 1 69 ...

Page 81: ...hat 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 ...

Page 82: ... R95 W80MB s UHS 1 SDHC card according to the CIPA standard under the following test condi tions NORMAL quality photographs taken at intervals of 30 s measurements for the SB N5 are made using the flash for every other shot with the camera turned off and then on after every ten shots The following can reduce battery life Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway Repeated autofocus operati...

Page 83: ... display button 6 Cl feature button 13 24 32 Face priority AF 11 Flash 44 OK button 3 19 27 33 Flicker reduction 13 self timer 34 playback zoom thumbnail control 14 27 Focus area 10 Focusing the viewfinder Format 5 2s delayed remote 34 g quick response remote 34 Format memory card 5 Full frame playback 14 19 33 A G AC adapter 44 48 GP N100 45 Accessories 43 Auto power off 12 H f t Automatic scene ...

Page 84: ... Playback 14 19 27 33 Zoom ring 12 Playback menu 40 Portrait 8 Power connector 44 48 Power switch 5 Press the shutter release button all the way down 10 Press the shutter release button halfway 10 17 31 Q Quick response remote 34 R Remote control 34 45 Retractable lens barrel button 11 s Scene auto selector 8 SO card 5 47 Self timer 34 Setup menu 42 Shooting menu 40 Short Movie Creator 50 Shutter ...

Page 85: ...is manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION NIKON CORPORATION 2011 Nikon Corporation I I II Printed in China SB1102 11 6MVA0511 02 ...

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Page 87: ...eed the following sym bols and conventions are used Digitutor Digitutor a series of watch and learn manuals in movie form is avail able from the following website http www nikondigitutor com index_eng html D This icon marks cautions information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera A This icon marks notes information that should be read before using the camera 0 This icon ...

Page 88: ...duction 0 1 zStill Image Mode 0 23 8Smart Photo Selector Mode 0 31 yMovie Mode 0 37 9Motion Snapshot Mode 0 45 tMore on Photography 0 49 IMore on Playback 0 69 QConnections 0 81 oThe Playback Menu 0 101 iThe Shooting Menu 0 109 gThe Setup Menu 0 151 nTechnical Notes 0 161 ...

Page 89: ...oto Selector mode 0 31 to capture fleeting changes of expression and other hard to time shots e still image mode 0 23 for most photographs or r movie mode 0 37 to record high definition or slow motion movies Combine photos movies and music q Install the supplied software 0 81 w copy photos and movies to your computer 0 85 and e use Short Movie Creator to create short movies 0 88 ...

Page 90: ...ble lenses flash units and other accessories 0 161 Lenses Flash units GPS units Remote controls Software for Nikon digital cameras available on CD View short movies in high definition q Transfer short movies to the camera 0 89 and use an HDMI cable to w connect the camera to an HDTV 0 91 ...

Page 91: ...e Monitor 4 The Display Button 5 The Mode Dial 7 The Multi Selector 8 The Feature Button 9 The G Button 10 First Steps 12 Still Image Mode 23 Taking Photos in Still Image Mode 23 Viewing Photographs 28 Deleting Pictures 29 Smart Photo Selector Mode 31 Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode 31 Viewing Photographs 34 Choosing the Best Shot 34 Deleting Pictures 35 Table of Contents ...

Page 92: ...er and Remote Control Modes 49 Focus Mode 52 Manual Focus 55 Exposure Compensation 57 Flash Photography 59 Attaching Flash Units 59 Taking Pictures 61 The GP N100 GPS Unit 66 Attaching the GP N100 66 Setup Menu Options 67 More on Playback 69 Photo Information 69 Thumbnail Playback 72 Calendar Playback 73 Playback Zoom 74 Deleting Pictures 75 Deleting the Current Picture 75 The Playback Menu 75 Rat...

Page 93: ... Devices 91 Printing Photographs 93 Connecting the Printer 93 Printing Pictures One at a Time 94 Printing Multiple Pictures 95 Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set 99 The Playback Menu 101 Selecting Multiple Images 102 Rotate Tall 103 Protect 103 Rating 103 D Lighting 104 Resize 105 Crop 106 Edit Movie 107 The Shooting Menu 109 Reset Shooting Options 110 Exposure Mode 111 P Programmed auto 113 S ...

Page 94: ...ce 127 Preset Manual 128 ISO Sensitivity 131 Picture Control 132 Modifying Picture Controls 132 Custom Picture Control 136 Edit Save 136 Load from Save to Card 137 Color Space 138 Active D Lighting 139 Long Exposure NR 140 High ISO Noise Reduction 140 Fade in Fade Out 140 Movie Sound Options 141 Interval Timer Shooting 142 Vibration Reduction 143 AF Area Mode 144 Focus Lock 145 ...

Page 95: ...lot Empty Release Lock 153 Welcome Screen 154 Display Brightness 154 Grid Display 154 Sound Settings 155 Auto Power Off 155 Remote on Duration 156 Assign AE AF L Button 156 Shutter Button AE Lock 156 Video Mode 156 Flicker Reduction 157 Reset File Numbering 157 Time Zone and Date 158 Language 158 Auto Image Rotation 159 Battery Info 160 Firmware Version 160 ...

Page 96: ...168 Cleaning 168 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 169 Available Settings 173 Defaults 177 Memory Card Capacity 180 Troubleshooting 182 Display 182 Shooting All Exposure Modes 183 Shooting P S A and M Modes 184 Movies 184 Playback 185 Miscellaneous 185 Error Messages 186 Specifications 190 Nikon 1 V1 Digital Camera 190 Battery Life 201 Index 202 ...

Page 97: ... off immediately in the event of mal function Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter available separately unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the equip ment to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection ADo not use in the pres...

Page 98: ... handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment Do not short or disassemble the battery Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards Do not expose the battery to flame or to e...

Page 99: ... the wires become exposed take the power cable to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspec tion Failure to observe this precau tion could result in fire or electric shock Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec tric shock Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with...

Page 100: ...ES 003 ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada Notice for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that this product is to be col lected separately The following apply only to users in European coun tries This product is designated for sepa rate collection at an appropriate col lection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more informatio...

Page 101: ...h can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an out let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experi enced...

Page 102: ...y copies aretobeprovidedforbusinessusebya company Also do not copy or repro duce passports issued by the govern ment licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcuts prints maps drawings movies and photographs is go...

Page 103: ...ng 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 acc...

Page 104: ...should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced ABefore Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for dam ages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction ALife Long Learning As part of Niko...

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Page 106: ...V1 digital camera EN EL15 rechargeable Li ion battery withterminal cover MH 25 battery charger ACwall adaptersuppliedin countriesorregionswhere required shape depends oncountry of sale EG CP14 audio video cable Lens withfrontand rear lens caps UC E6 USB cable AN N1000 strap ViewNX 2 Short Movie Creator CD Warranty Quick Start Guide User s Manual Reference manual CD contains thismanual ...

Page 107: ...r 53 147 Self timer lamp 50 Red eye reduction lamp 63 3 Shutter release button 26 32 39 4 Movie record button 27 38 5 Speaker 42 6 Power switch 18 7 Power lamp 18 8 Microphone 38 141 9 Infrared receiver front 50 183 10 Focal plane mark E 56 11 Eyelet for camera strap 12 12 Connector cover 13 Lens release button 17 14 Lens mount 17 56 15 Body cap 163 16 Multi accessory port cover 59 66 17 Multi acc...

Page 108: ...or 8 J OK button 8 A AE L AF L 125 145 156 E exposure compensation 57 focus mode 53 E self timer 49 9 O delete button 35 75 10 Infrared receiver rear 50 183 11 Power connector cover for optional power connector 166 12 Battery chamber memory card slot cover latch 15 16 13 Battery chamber memory card slot cover 15 16 14 Tripod socket 15 Memory card access lamp 16 26 16 G menu button 10 17 display bu...

Page 109: ...9 14 Flash mode 63 15 Flash ready indicator 61 16 Battery indicator 21 17 Sound settings 155 18 GPS connection indicator 68 19 Exposure compensation 57 20 Focus area 25 144 21 Face priority AF 25 147 22 Microphone sensitivity 38 141 23 Time elapsed 38 41 24 Recording indicator 38 41 25 ISO sensitivity indicator 131 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 131 26 K appears when memory remains for over 1 000 ...

Page 110: ...ting Playback Press to cycle through shooting 0 4 and playback 0 69 indicators as shown below button Simplified display Detailed display Monitor off viewfinder is not affected 0 6 Simple photo info Detailed photo info Image only ...

Page 111: ... off and the viewfinder turn on if you place your finger or other objects near the eye sensor avoid cov ering the sensor when using the monitor To focus the display use the diopter adjust ment control When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder be careful not to put your finger or fingernails in your eye AThe Framing Grid A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Grid disp...

Page 112: ...e camera the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 2 5 s followed by the still image Smart Photo Selector mode 0 31 Each time the shutter is released the camera auto matically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composi tion and motion Still image mode 0 23 For photographs By default the camera automatically adjusts camera settings to suit the sub ject aut...

Page 113: ...t options you can also highlight options by rotating the multi selector Press J to select highlighted option Press up 1 to move cursor up Press left 4 to cancel and return to previous menu Press right 2 to select highlighted item or display sub menu Press J to select highlighted item Press down 3 to move cursor down Note You can also highlight items by rotating the multi selector AThe Multi Select...

Page 114: ...ecording 0 39 Choose from high definition HD movie and slow motion Slow motion recording Theme MotionSnapshotmode 0 47 Choose from Beauty Waves Relaxation and Tenderness The button gives access to the follow ing features in still image movie Motion Snapshot and playback modes Press and use the multi selector and J button to adjust options button Rating playback mode 0 76 Rate pic tures ...

Page 115: ...n be accessed from the camera menus To view the menus press the G button G button Tabs Choose from the following menus K Playback menu 0 101 B Setup menu 0 151 C y 1 z Shooting menu 0 109 Menu options Options in current menu Slider shows position in current menu ...

Page 116: ...multi selector to navigate the menus 0 8 Multi selector 1 2 Select desired menu Press 2 to place cursor in selected menu 3 4 Highlight menu item Press 2 to display options 5 Note The items listed may vary with camera settings Items displayed in gray are not currently available Highlight desired option and press J to select ...

Page 117: ...ry Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger q then insert the battery w and plug the charger in An exhausted battery fully charges in about 2 hours and 35 minutes Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete First Steps Power cable Battery charging Charging complete ...

Page 118: ...pplied with the camera it can be attached by inserting it into the charger inlet q and then sliding the wall adapter latch w while rotating the adapter 90 to fix it in the position shown e To remove the adapter reverse these steps AC wall adapter latch 90 ...

Page 119: ... 35 C 95 F If the CHARGE lamp flickers i e flashes about eight times a second during charging confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery If the problem persists cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon authorized service representative Do not move the charger or touch the battery during ...

Page 120: ...t time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on screen instruc tions to format the card 0 153 Note that this permanently deletes any data the card may contain Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding AThe Write Protect Switch Mem...

Page 121: ...y cards may be hot after use Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards Do not remove memory cards from the camera turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded deleted or copied to a com puter Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss o...

Page 122: ...able lens barrel button pressed q while rotating the zoom ring w The lens can be retracted and the zoom ring locked by pressing the retractable lens barrel button and rotating the ring in the opposite direction Be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attach ing or removing the lens ADetaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses To remove t...

Page 123: ... operating the buttons mode dial or other camera controls If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the displays have turned off the camera will turn off automatically AAttaching and Removing Lenses Turn the camera off before attaching or removing lenses Note that when the camera is turned off the sensor protection barrier in the lens will close protecting the camera image senso...

Page 124: ...l you have set the time and date Press 1 or 3 to highlight language and press J Press 4 or 2 to highlight time zone and press J Press 1 or 3 to highlight date format and press J Press 1 or 3 to highlight daylight saving time option and press J Note Language and clock can be changed at any time using Language 0 158 and Time zone and date 0 158 options in setup menu Press 4 or 2 to select items and ...

Page 125: ...hargeable power source which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP 5B power connector and EH 5b AC adapter 0 166 Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset Set the cloc...

Page 126: ...200 and 1 299 are shown as 1 2 K If a warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional images insert another memory card 0 15 or delete some photos 0 75 This completes camera setup Display Description NO ICON Battery fully charged or partially discharged level shown by L or K icon in detailed display 0 5 H Low battery Ready fully charged battery or prepare to charge batt...

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Page 128: ...tor At default settings the camera will auto matically analyze the subject and select the appropriate scene The selected scene is shown in the monitor Scene icon c Portrait Human portrait subjects d Landscape Landscapes and cityscapes f Night portrait Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds e Close up Subjects close to the camera Z Auto Subjects suited to Z mode or that do not fall into ...

Page 129: ...rger area of the frame or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in shorter focal lengths to zoom out if you are using a lens with a retractable lens barrel button unlock and extend the lens by pressing the button and rotating the zoom ring as described on page 17 Zoom in Zoom out Zoom ring If you are using a...

Page 130: ...he display will show the number of expo sures that can be stored in the memory buffer r 0 121 Position your subject in the center of the frame AFace Priority AF The camera detects and focuses on por trait subjects face priority AF A double yellow border will be displayed if a por trait subject is detected facing the camera if multiple faces up to a maximum of five are detected the camera will sele...

Page 131: ...complete Access lamp AThe Shutter Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter release button The camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway To take the photograph press the shutter release button the rest of the way down Focus Press halfway Shoot Press the rest of the way down AExposure Mode To make adjustments to shutter speed aperture or other settings select P Progr...

Page 132: ...shutter release button is held all the way down until a photograph is taken AElectronic Hi At default settings the camera takes pictures at about 10 frames per second fps while the shutter release button is pressed The cam era focuses on the subject in the center of the frame face detection 0 25 is not available Electronic Hi also supports frame rates of 30 and 60 fps 0 122 For information on cont...

Page 133: ... playback K button Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to view additional pictures To zoom in on the center of the current image press the W control up 0 74 Press W down to zoom out To view multi ple images press W down when the pic ture is displayed full frame 0 72 W control ASee Also For information on toggling photo info on or off see page 69 See page 77 for information on slide shows ...

Page 134: ... playback or press K to exit without deleting the picture Note that once deleted pictures can not be recovered ADeleting Multiple Pictures The Delete option in the playback menu can be used to delete selected pictures 0 75 all pictures 0 75 pictures taken on selected dates 0 75 or pictures previously selected as candidates for deletion 0 75 O button ...

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Page 136: ... 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 1Select Smart Photo Selector mode 2Frame the photograph Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode Rotate the mode dial to y Mode dial Holding the camera as shown on page 24 compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame ...

Page 137: ...r changes in the distance to the subject in the AF area brackets while the shutter release button is pressed halfway AF area brackets ABuffering Buffering begins when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down Shutter release button pressed halfway to focus Shutter release button pressed all the way d...

Page 138: ...tor Mode The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject automatic scene selection 0 23 Movies can not be recorded and pressing the movie record button has no effect The optional SB N5 flash unit is equipped with a capture illuminator which lights during buffering 0 62 Buffering ends automatically and the capture illuminator turns off after shooting or if the shutter relea...

Page 139: ...o 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 K button When a photograph taken with the Smart Photo Selector is displayed you can choose the best shot by p...

Page 140: ...ting Individual Photographs Pressing the O button in the best shot selec tion dialog displays the following options highlight an option using the multi selector and press J to select This image Delete the current photo note that the picture currently selected as the best shot can not be deleted All except best shot Delete all photos in the sequence except the one currently selected as the best sho...

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Page 142: ...ies Rotate the mode dial to 1 An HD movie crop with an aspect ratio of 16 9 will appear in the display Mode dial Holding the camera as shown on page 24 frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the dis play AExposure Mode By default the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri ate to the subject automatic scene selection 0 23 ASee Also See page 140 for information on addi...

Page 143: ...mera or lens By default the camera focuses continuously to avoid recording focus noise select a focus mode of AF S 0 52 or use an optional ME 1 external micro phone 0 163 The Movie sound options item in the shooting menu offers sensitivity and wind noise options for both built in and external microphones 0 141 AMaximum Length At default settings HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 min utes ...

Page 144: ... note that photographs can not be taken with slow motion movies DRecording Movies Flicker banding or distortion may be visible in the displays and in the final movie under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame flicker and banding can be reduced in HD movies by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches...

Page 145: ...ode 3Frame the opening shot Slow Motion Rotate the mode dial to 1 Mode dial Press the button and use the multi selector and J button to select Slow motion A slow motion movie crop with an aspect ratio of 8 3 will appear in the display button Holding the camera as shown on page 24 frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the dis play ...

Page 146: ...while record ing is in progress The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the dis play face detection 0 25 is not available Movie record button Recording indicator Time elapsed Time available AMaximum Length Up to 5 seconds or 4 GB of footage can be recorded note that depending on memory card write speed shooting may end before this length is reached 0 165 AExposure Mode The default expos...

Page 147: ...Press 4 to rewind 2 to advance Speed increases with each press from 2 to 5 to 10 to 15 If playback is paused the movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time keep the button pressed for continuous rewind or advance You can also rotate the multi selector to rewind or advance when playback is paused Adjust volume W Press up to increase volume down to decrease Return to full frame playback K Press 1...

Page 148: ...on dialog will be displayed press O again to delete the movie and return to playback or press K to exit without deleting the movie Note that once deleted movies can not be recovered ASee Also See page 107 for information on trimming unwanted footage from movies O button ...

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Page 150: ...d of movie foot age When the resulting Motion Snapshot is viewed on the camera the movie will play back in slow motion over approxi mately 2 5 s followed by the still image 1Select Motion Snapshot mode 2Frame the picture Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode Rotate the mode dial to z Mode dial Holding the camera as shown on page 24 compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame ...

Page 151: ...rding is complete the photo graph will be displayed for a few sec onds Press the shutter release button half way to focus 0 25 An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer ABuffering Buffering begins when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down Shutter relea...

Page 152: ...omatic scene selection 0 23 Live audio is not recorded Movies can not be recorded using the movie record button The optional SB N5 flash unit is equipped with a capture illuminator which lights during buffering 0 62 Buffering ends automatically and the capture illuminator turns off after shooting or if the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway for about six seconds Buffering can be resume...

Page 153: ...on Snapshots can not be recovered Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot 0 28 Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z icon Pressing J when a Motion Snap shot is displayed plays back the movie portion in slow motion over a period of about 2 5 s followed by the photo the background track plays for about 10 s To end playback and return to shooting mode ...

Page 154: ...lease button is pressed c 10 s The shutter is released 2 5 or 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed all the way down Choose 2 s to reduce camera shake 5 s or 10 s for self portraits b 5 s a 2 s Delayed remote The shutter is released 2 s after the shutter release button on the optional ML L3 remote control is pressed Quickresponse remote The shutter is released when the shutter rel...

Page 155: ...become more rapid Remote control mode Aim the ML L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the camera 0 2 3 and press the ML L3 shutter release button stand at a dis tance of 5 m 16 ft or less when using the front receiver 1 5 m 5 ft or less when using the rear receiver In delayed remote mode the self timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released In quick response remo...

Page 156: ...r 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 ATripod Mounting Spacer Use an optional TA N100 tripod mounting spacer to prevent larger lenses coming into contact with the tripod head when the camera is mounted on a tripod 0 164 ASee Also For infor...

Page 157: ...era focuses continu ously while the shutter release button is pressed halfway Photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus AF F Full time AF For subjects in motion The camera focuses continu ously photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus MF Manual focus Focus manually 0 55 Photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus AFocus Mode The options available vary...

Page 158: ... is available in still image Smart Photo Selector and Motion Snapshot modes and lights only if AF S is selected for focus mode or single AF selected in AF A focus mode Auto area is selected for AF area mode 0 144 or the center focus area 0 25 is selected for Single point and On is selected for Built in AF assist in the shooting menu 0 147 Larger lenses may prevent the illuminator lighting all or p...

Page 159: ...e or no contrast between the subject and the background The subject contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness Example The subject is the same color as the back ground Examples The subject is half in the shade a night scene with point illu mination The subject contains objects at differ ent distances from the camera Background objects appear larger than the subject Example The subject is ins...

Page 160: ...ed when autofocus does not produce the desired results 1Select manual focus mode 2Display the manual focus guides Press 3 and select MF manual focus 0 52 Press J to magnify the view at the center of the frame and display man ual focus guides ...

Page 161: ...le portion is shown by the naviga tion window To zoom out press the W control down Multiselectordial Focus Wcontrol Zoom in or out Focus indicator Navigation window AMovies The multi selector can also be used to choose the focus distance if man ual focus is selected during movie recording Rotate the multi selector clockwise to increase the focus distance counterclockwise to decrease the faster you...

Page 162: ...ve values make it darker Exposure compensation is not available in h Scene auto selec tor and M Manual exposure modes 1Display exposure compensation options 2Select a value Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compen sation to 0 Exposure compensation is not reset when the cam era is turned off Exposure Compensation 1 EV No exposure compensation 1 EV Press 2 E to display exposure com...

Page 163: ...ion Exposure compensation is most effective when used with center weighted or spot metering 0 124 AOptional Flash Units When used with optional flash units exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level ...

Page 164: ...sub ject The flash does not fire in movie mode or when the Elec tronic Hi shutter type is selected in still image mode Attaching Flash Units Mount optional flash units on the camera multi accessory port 1Remove the multi accessory port cover 2Attach the flash unit Flash Photography Remove the cover as shown at right Keep the cover in a safe place and replace it when the port is not in use Turn the...

Page 165: ...at full power and the photograph may be underex posed Try reducing the distance to the subject or increasing ISO sensi tivity 0 131 The flash or capture status indicator blinks once a second Continuous use has caused the tem perature of the flash unit to rise and the unit has been disabled to protect the flash Turn the unit off and wait for it to cool The flash and capture status indicators blink ...

Page 166: ...ge 63 3Position the flash head 4Take pictures Rotate the flash head so that it points directly ahead Before shooting confirm that the flash status indicator on the rear of the flash unit is lit and that the flash ready indi cator I appears in the camera dis play To take pictures without the flash turn the flash unit off Flash status indicator Capture illuminator status indicator 60 60 60 75 75 75 ...

Page 167: ...e or near white surface light reflected from other surfaces may change the colors in the photograph If no suitable surface can be found nearby a piece of white paper A4 or letter sized can be used instead but be sure to check the results in the camera display AThe Capture Illuminator The optional SB N5 flash unit offers a capture illuminator that lights to illuminate subjects in Smart Photo Select...

Page 168: ...d lighting at night or under low light Njp Red eye slow sync1 Combine red eye reduction with slow sync for portraits that include background lighting Nq Nr Rear curtain slow sync1 Rear curtain sync2 The flash fires just before the shutter closes creating a stream of light behind moving objects as illustrated below at right other flash modes use front curtain sync in which the flash fires as the sh...

Page 169: ... to shooting mode AShutter Speed Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when a flash is used Mechanical selected for Shutter type 0 27 122 Exposure mode Shutter speed h Scene auto selector f 1 250 1 s S Shutter priority auto 1 250 30 s M Manual 1 250 30 s Bulb Other 1 250 1 60 s Electronic selected forShutter type 0 27 122 Exposure mode Shutter speed h Scene auto selector f 1 60 1 s S...

Page 170: ...ast 0 6 m 2 ft and remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the optional flash unit Note that some lenses may block the flash or capture illuminator at some focal lengths or shooting distances For more information see Nikon web sites ...

Page 171: ...be installed from the supplied ViewNX 2 Short Movie Creator CD Attaching the GP N100 The GP N100 attaches to the camera multi accessory port 1Remove the multi accessory port cover 2Attach the GP N100 The GP N100 GPS Unit Remove the cover as shown at right Keep the cover in a safe place and replace it when the port is not in use Turn the camera off and mount the GP N100 on the multi accessory port ...

Page 172: ...chronize the camera clock with the time reported by the GPS device The GPS item in the setup menu contains the following options To display GPS options press G and select GPS in the setup menu Enable Camera displays turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto power off in the setup menu 0 155 This reduces the drain on the battery Disable The displays do not...

Page 173: ...y and no GPS data will be recorded AAssisted GPS When connected to a computer using its supplied USB cable the GP N100 can use resources provided by Nikon servers to reduce the time needed to acquire GPS data GPS data can still be acquired with out these resources although the time needed to do may increase This method of determining position using supplementary informa tion stored in a file suppl...

Page 174: ... 11 8 7 5 13 4 6 1 Shooting mode 7 2 Protect status 103 3 Frame number total number of images 4 Image quality 119 Frame rate 122 5 Image size 119 Frame size 123 6 File name 120 7 Time of recording 19 158 8 Date of recording 19 158 9 Battery indicator 21 10 Rating 76 11 Movie length 42 12 Audio recording indicator 141 13 On screen guide for movies 42 AThumbnail Playback Press to view or hide rating...

Page 175: ...in image 71 7 ISO sensitivity 131 8 Focal length 197 9 Flash mode 63 10 Flash compensation 149 11 Exposure compensation 57 12 Metering 124 13 Exposure mode 111 14 Shutter speed 114 116 15 Aperture 115 116 16 GPS data indicator 66 17 Picture Control 132 18 Active D Lighting indicator 139 19 Image quality 119 Frame rate 123 20 Image size 119 Frame size 123 21 File name 120 22 Time of recording 19 15...

Page 176: ... of tones will be relatively even If the image is dark tone distribu tion will be shifted to the left If the image is bright tone distribu tion will be shifted to the right Exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right when raised to the left when lowered Histograms can give you a rough idea of overall exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the displa...

Page 177: ...en 72 images are displayed to view images taken on selected dates 0 73 Press up when 4 images are displayed to view the highlighted image full frame Display fewer images Highlight images Use the multi selector to highlight images You can delete 0 75 or rate 0 76 the highlighted image or zoom in for a closer look 0 74 View highlighted image J Press J to view the highlighted image full frame Deleteh...

Page 178: ...tion Highlight date Use multi selector to highlight date View pictures taken on highlighted date J Press J to view the first picture taken on the highlighted date Delete pictures taken on highlighted date O Press O to delete all pictures taken on the highlighted date Exit to thumbnail display W Press W up to return to 72 frame dis play Exit to shooting mode Press the shutter release button half wa...

Page 179: ... win dow will appear with the area currently visible in the display indicated by a yellow border Press 1 2 3 or 4 to scroll the image keep pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of the frame View other areas of image View faces Faces up to five detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in the navigation window Rotate the multi selector to view other faces Exit zoom J Return to full fra...

Page 180: ...rame playback or selected in the thumbnail list press O A confirmation dialog will be displayed press O again to delete the picture and return to playback or press K to exit without deleting the picture O button Delete selected images Highlight images and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect 0 102 Press J to exit when the selec tion is complete Select images by date Highlight dates and press 2 to se...

Page 181: ... 77 Rating is not available with protected images 1Select a picture Display a picture in full frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list 2Press Rating Pictures Press and rotate the multi selector to choose from ratings of zero to five stars or select to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion The rating is stored when you press J or display another picture button ...

Page 182: ...d photographs are not displayed Select images by date Display only images recorded on a selected date A calendar will be displayed use the multi selector to highlight a date Selected scene Display only photos belonging to a specific scene as determined by the automatic scene selector 0 23 when the pictures were taken Choose from Auto Portrait Landscape Night portrait and Close up By rating Display...

Page 183: ...ck before the next slide is displayed Choose Same as frame interval to display the next slide after the time selected for Frame interval No limit to play back the entire movie before displaying the next slide Audio Mute audio playback or choose a slide show back ground track Select Movie sound tracks to play only audio recorded with movies in this case no sound is played for still images or Motion...

Page 184: ... press J to start the slide show To Use Description Skip back skip ahead Press 4 to return to the previous frame 2 to skip to the next frame Pause resume J Pause the show Press again to resume Adjust volume W Press up to increase volume down to decrease Exittoplayback mode K End the show and return to playback mode Exittoshooting mode Press the shutter release button halfway to exit to shooting mo...

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Page 186: ...the computer and insert the installer ViewNX 2 Short Movie Creator CD 2Select a language If the desired language is not available click Region Selection to choose a dif ferent region and then choose the desired lan guage region selection is not available in the Euro pean release Installing the Supplied Software Windows Mac OS Double clickicon on desktop Double click Welcome icon q Select region if...

Page 187: ...ions 4Exit the installer Click Yes Windows or OK Mac OS when installation is com plete The following software is installed ViewNX 2 Short Movie Creator Apple QuickTime Windows only 5Remove the installer CD from the CD ROM drive Windows Mac OS Click Yes Click OK Click Install ...

Page 188: ...pplications in 64 bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista RAM 1 5 GB or more with at least 128 MB of video RAM 2GBor more with at least 256 MB of video RAM recommended for creating HD movies Hard disk space A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1 GB or more recommended Monitor Resolution 1 024 768 pixels XGA or more Color 32 bit color True Color or more Other DirectX 9 or later and...

Page 189: ...indows XP 512 MB or more 2 GB or more recommended Hard disk space A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1 GB or more recommended Monitor Resolution 1024 768 pixels XGA or more 1280 1024 pixels SXGA or more recommended Color 24 bit color True Color or more Mac OS CPU Photos JPEG movies PowerPC G4 1 GHz or better G5 Intel Core or Xeon series H 264 movies playback PowerPC G5 Dual or Core ...

Page 190: ... SD card slot the card can be inserted directly in the slot SD card reader Connect a card reader available separately from third party suppliers to the computer and insert the memory card 2Start Nikon Transfer 2 If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a pro gram select Nikon Transfer 2 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer AWindows 7 If the following dialog is displayed select Nikon...

Page 191: ...sing a card reader or card slot choose the appropriate option in the com puter operating system to eject the removable disk corre sponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot Viewing Pictures Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is com plete AStarting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desk top Mac OS Click the ...

Page 192: ...ge or Smart Photo Selector mode 0 88 Printing Pictures Click the Print button in the toolbar A dialog will be dis played allowing you to print pictures on a printer connected to the computer Viewing Places If the selected image contains GPS data recorded using an optional GP N100 GPS unit 0 66 click the Geo Tag but ton in the toolbar to view a map showing where the picture was taken Internet conne...

Page 193: ... 2 will be displayed in the Short Movie Creator Com ponents panel if desired additional pictures can be dragged into the Compo nents panel from ViewNX 2 and re ordered using drag and drop In the case of photos taken with the Smart Photo Selector only the best shot will be displayed The photo and movie components of Motion Snapshots appear as separate files 4Select a style and background track Sele...

Page 194: ...tor If ViewNX 2 is not running you can start Short Movie Creator by double clicking the Short Movie Creator icon on the desktop Windows or clicking the Short Movie Creator icon in the Dock Mac OS Windows Mac OS AViewing Short Movies on Other Devices Movies saved to a memory card using the Save to Camera memory card option in Short Movie Creator can be viewed on the camera or displayed on a televis...

Page 195: ...s K to view pictures on the TV note that the edges of some images may not be displayed The camera monitor will remain off stereo sound recorded with movies will be played back as monaural sound Viewing Pictures on TV AConnecting Video Cables Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting A V or HDMI cables When connecting cables do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors a...

Page 196: ...off and the camera shooting mode display will appear on the HD device Stereo sound recorded with movies plays in stereo DClose the Connector Cover Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer ATelevision Playback Volume can be adjusted using the controls on the television adjusting volume on the camera has no effect ...

Page 197: ...The HDMI CEC device will display a remote control guide and the remote control can be used in place of the follow ing camera controls The remote control guide can be hidden or displayed at any time by pressing the yellow button on the remote control See the television manual for details Camera Remote control 1 3 4 2 Up down left and right buttons J Center button K Blue button G Red button Slide sh...

Page 198: ...B cable as shown Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle 3Turn the camera on A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor followed by a PictBridge playback display Printing Photographs AUSB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer do not connect the cable via a USB hub q w APrinting Via Direct USB Connection Be sure the EN EL15 battery is fully charged or use a...

Page 199: ...ust print options Press J to display PictBridge print options 0 98 Press 1 or 3 to high light options and press 2 to select 3Start printing Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing To cancel before all copies have been printed press J again DSelecting Photographs for Printing Movies and NEF RAW photographs 0 119 can not be selected for printing If Motion Snapshots are selected only t...

Page 200: ...d dates PrintDPOFprintorder Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order option in the playback menu 0 99 The current print order will be displayed in Step 3 Indexprint To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card proceed to Step 4 Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures only the first 256 images will be printed Press the G button in the ...

Page 201: ...ts is 1 Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected If you chose Select by date in Step 2 press 1 or 3 to highlight dates and press 2 to select or deselect AInspecting Pictures To view pictures taken on the date high lighted in the Select by date date list press W down Use the multi selector to highlight pictures or press W down to return to the date list The picture currently highl...

Page 202: ...isplay the options described on page 98 note that a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print 5Start printing Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing To cancel before all copies have been printed press J again AErrors See page 186 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing ...

Page 203: ...rinter settings Yes print white borders or No no borders and press J to select and exit to the previous menu Print time stamp Highlight Use printer settings use current printer settings Yes print times and dates of recording on photos or No no time stamp and press J to select and exit to the previous menu Crop This option is listed only when pictures are printed one at a time on a printer that sup...

Page 204: ... options Highlight Print shooting info print the shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order or Print date print the date of recording on all pictures in the print order and press 2 to select or deselect and then press J to complete the print order Reset Remove all pictures from the print order DPrint Set DPOF DPOF date and shooting info options are not supported when printing vi...

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Page 206: ...ting Rate pictures 0 103 D Lighting Brighten shadows in dark or back lit photos creating a retouched copy that is saved separately from the unmod ified original 0 104 Resize Create small copies of selected pictures 0 105 Crop Create cropped copies of selected pictures 0 106 Edit movie Create copies of movies from which unwanted footage has been trimmed 0 107 APlayback The camera may be unable to d...

Page 207: ...the operation applies are available for selec tion Delete Delete selected images 0 75 DPOF print order Select set 0 99 Protect Select set 0 103 Rating 0 103 D Lighting 0 104 Resize Select images 0 105 Crop 0 106 Edit movie 0 107 AInspecting Pictures The picture currently highlighted in the thumbnail display can be inspected by press ing W up the picture will be displayed full screen while the butt...

Page 208: ...highlight pictures 0 102 and press 1 or 3 to choose a rating 0 76 Press J to exit when the operation is complete Rotate Tall On Tall portrait orientation pictures are automatically rotated for display in the camera monitor Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation 0 159 will be displayed in wide landscape orientation Off Tall portrait orientation pictures are displayed in wide lands...

Page 209: ... 3 to choose the amount of correction performed the effect can be previewed in the display hold W up to zoom in and press J to create a retouched copy D Lighting Before After DD Lighting Noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines may appear in cop ies created with D Lighting Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects AImage Size Copies created from JPEG photos are the same size as the ...

Page 210: ...M 640 424 pixels and then choose Select images Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures 0 102 and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect When the selection is complete press J to display a confirmation dialog and select Yes to save the resized copies Resize DResized Copies Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies ...

Page 211: ...ose size W Press W up or down to choose the crop size Choose aspect ratio Rotate the multi selector to choose between aspect ratios of 3 2 4 3 1 1 and 16 9 Position crop Press 1 2 3 or 4 to position the crop Press and hold to move the crop rapidly to the desired position Create copy J Save the current crop as a separate file DCropped Copies Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies Th...

Page 212: ...vie back pressing J to begin and resume playback and 3 to pause 0 42 the first frame is indi cated by a h icon in the display the last frame by i Pause playback when you reach the frame that will become the new opening or closing frame 4Delete the unwanted frames Press 1 to delete all frames before Choose start point or after Choose end point the current frame 5Save the copy Highlight Yes and pres...

Page 213: ...reated at the current playback position the current position will be displayed in red in Step 4 and no copy will be created The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly use a fully charged battery when editing movies ...

Page 214: ...ession ratio 0 119 Image size Choose a size for new photos 0 119 Continuous Take photos one at a time or in a burst 0 121 Shutter type Adjust shutter settings for still image mode 0 122 Frame rate Choose a frame rate for slow motion movies 0 122 Movie settings Choose HD movie frame size and frame rate 0 123 Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure 0 124 White balance Adjust settings for diff...

Page 215: ...D movies with fade in fade out effects 0 140 Movie sound options Choose sound recording options 0 141 Interval timer shooting Take photos at a pre selected interval 0 142 Vibration reduction Adjust settings for lenses with vibration reduction 0 143 AF area mode Choose how the focus area is selected 0 144 Face priority AF Turn face priority AF on or off 0 147 Built in AF assist Control the built in...

Page 216: ...imal exposure 0 113 Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings SShutter priority auto You choose the shutter speed the camera selects an aperture for best results 0 114 Use to freeze or blur motion A Aperture priority auto You choose the aperture the camera selects a shutter speed for best results 0 115 Use to blur the back ground or b...

Page 217: ... and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details while slow shut ter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speed 1 1 600 s Large aperture f 5 6 Slow shutter speed 1 s Small aperture f 16 Remember the higher the f number the smaller the aperture ...

Page 218: ...same exposure flex ible program Press W up for large apertures low f numbers that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that freeze motion Press down for small apertures high f num bers that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion U is displayed while flexible program is in effect 2Frame a photograph focus and shoot ARestoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Set...

Page 219: ...peeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects fast shutter speeds to freeze motion 1Choose a shutter speed Press W up for faster shutter speeds down for slower shutter speeds Choose from values between 30 s and 1 4 000 s mechanical shutter 0 27 122 or 30 s and 1 16 000 s electronic shutter 2Frame a photograph focus and shoot Fast shutter speed 1 1 600 s Slow shutter speed 1 s W control ...

Page 220: ... increase depth of field bringing out details in the background and foreground Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur back ground details long field depths in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and background into focus 1Choose an aperture Press W up for smaller apertures higher f numbers down for larger apertures lower f numbers The min imum and maximum values depen...

Page 221: ... or select Bulb or Time to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time exposure Aperture is selected by rotating the multi selector clock wise for smaller apertures higher f numbers and counterclockwise for larger apertures lower f numbers choose from values between the min imum and maximum for the lens 2Frame a photograph focus and shoot AThe Exposure Indicator When shutter speeds other th...

Page 222: ... expo sure by pressing the ML L3 shutter release button The shutter remains open until the button is pressed a sec ond time 1Ready the camera Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable level sur face To prevent loss of power before the exposure is com plete use a fully charged EN EL15 battery or an optional EH 5b AC adapter and EP 5B power connector Note that noise bright spots randomly ...

Page 223: ...the way down Keep the shutter release button pressed until the exposure is complete Time Press the ML L3 shutter release button all the way down The shutter will open immediately or after a two second delay 4Close the shutter Bulb Take your finger off the shutter release button Time Press the ML L3 shutter release button all the way down Shooting ends automatically after two minutes Note that some...

Page 224: ...ly to the memory card White bal ance contrast and other settings can be adjusted on a computer after shooting JPEG fine JPEG Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 4 fine quality JPEG normal Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 8 normal quality JPEG basic Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 16 basic quality NEF RAW JPEG fine NEF JPEG Two images ...

Page 225: ...lly in ascending order by the camera and yyy one of the following three letter extensions NEF for NEF RAW images JPG for JPEG images or MOV for movies The NEF and JPEG files recorded at settings of NEF RAW JPEG have the same file names but different extensions Trimmed copies created with Edit movie 0 107 have file names beginning with DSC_ copies created with the other retouch options in the playb...

Page 226: ... images in the buffer recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out If the camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer the shutter rel...

Page 227: ... a frame rate for slow motion movies 0 40 The faster the frame rate the smaller the frame size All figures are approximate Slow motion movies will play back over a period of about 13 2 400 fps or 40 1200 fps times the recording time Shutter Type Frame Rate Option Frame size pixels Bit rate approx Maximum length shooting Maximum length playback 400 fps 640 240 1 8 Mbps 5 seconds 1 minute 6 seconds ...

Page 228: ...29 97 fps 24 Mbps 20 minutes u 720 60p 1 280 720 59 94 fps 16 Mbps 29 minutes APhoto Frame Size Photographs recorded by pressing the shutter release button all the way down during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 16 9 The frame size varies with the option selected for Movie settings 1080 60i 3 840 2 160 1080 30p 1 920 1 080 720 60p 1 280 720 ASee Also For information on the total length of ...

Page 229: ...me but assigns the greatest weight to the center area This is the classic meter for por traits and is recommended if you are using filters with an exposure factor filter factor over 1 N Spot The camera meters the current focus area use to meter off center subjects if Auto area is selected for AF area mode as described on page 144 the camera will meter the center focus area while during face priori...

Page 230: ... frame and press the shutter release button halfway to meter expo sure Check that the focus area is dis played in green 2Lock exposure With the shutter release button pressed halfway and the subject posi tioned in the focus area press 1 A to lock exposure While exposure lock is in effect an AE L indicator will be dis played 3Recompose the photograph Keeping the 1 A button pressed recompose the pho...

Page 231: ...o suit the scene if h Scene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode White Balance v Auto Automatic white balance adjustment Recom mended in most situations J Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting I Fluorescent Use with cool white fluorescent lighting H Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight N Flash Use with optional flash units G Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast s...

Page 232: ...anges and exit Press J An asterisk will appear next to the white balance icon 0 4 in the detailed display 0 5 to show that white balance has been altered from default values Increase green Increase blue Increase amber Increase magenta AWhite Balance Fine Tuning The colors on the fine tuning axes are relative not absolute For example moving the cursor to B blue when a warm setting such as J incande...

Page 233: ...ace a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph A standard gray panel can be used for increased precision 2Select Preset manual Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press 2 The dialog shown at right will be displayed high light Yes and press J to overwrite the existing value for preset manual white balance The message shown at right ...

Page 234: ...l be recorded white balance can be mea sured accurately even when the cam era is not in focus 4Check the results If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance the message shown at right will be displayed To return to shooting mode immediately press the shutter release button half way If lighting is too dark or too bright the camera may be unable to measure white balance The message a...

Page 235: ...ns Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wave lengths While light sources with a color temperature in the neighbor hood of 5 000 5 500 K appear white light sources with a lower color temperature such as incandescent light bulbs appear slightly yellow ...

Page 236: ...tting of Hi 1 equivalent to ISO 6400 ISO Sensitivity x Auto 100 3200 The camera adjusts ISO sensitivity in response to lighting conditions ISO sensitivity is adjusted in the range given in brackets choose larger ranges for increased sensitivity when lighting is poor smaller ranges to reduce noise w Auto 100 800 v Auto 100 400 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 Hi 1 ISO sensitivity is fixed at the selected ...

Page 237: ... available with custom Picture Controls are the same as the preset controls on which they are based To use an unmodified Picture Control highlight it and press J Picture Control Q Standard Standard processing for balanced results Recom mended in most situations R Neutral Minimal processing for natural results Choose for photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched S Vivid Pict...

Page 238: ...amera are referred to as preset Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls are created through modifica tions to existing Picture Controls using the Custom Picture Control option in the shooting menu 0 136 If desired custom Picture Con trols can be saved to a memory card and copied to other Nikon 1 V1 cameras or loaded into compatible software 0 137 AModified Picture Controls Picture Controls that h...

Page 239: ...ghts in portrait sub jects from being washed out in direct sunlight while higher values preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low contrast subjects Brightness Choose 1 for reduced brightness 1 for enhanced brightness Does not affect exposure Manual adjustments non monochrome only Saturation Control the vividness of colors Select A to adjust satu ration automatically according to the type o...

Page 240: ...e display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting Use this as a reference when adjusting settings AFilter Effects Monochrome Only The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on mono chrome photographs The following filter effects are available Y yellow Enhance contrast Can be used to reduce the brightness of the sky in landscape photograph...

Page 241: ...3 to save a copy of the high lighted Picture Control without fur ther modification 2Edit the selected Picture Control See page 134 for more information To abandon any changes and start over from default settings press the O but ton Press J when settings are com plete 3Save the Picture Control Highlight a destination C 1 through C 9 and press J to save the custom Picture Control and return to the s...

Page 242: ...ols from the memory card to custom Picture Controls C 1 through C 9 Delete from card Delete selected custom Picture Controls from the memory card The confirmation dialog shown at right will be dis played before a Picture Control is deleted to delete the selected Picture Control high light Yes and press J Copy to card Copy a custom Picture Control C 1 through C 9 to a selected destination 1 through...

Page 243: ...graphs that will be printed without modification or viewed in applications that do not support color management or when taking photographs that will be printed with ExifPrint the direct printing option on some household printers or kiosk printing or other commercial print services Adobe RGB photographs can also be printed using these options but colors will not be as vivid JPEG photographs taken i...

Page 244: ...ting Active D Lighting Off Active D Lighting Y On DActive D Lighting Noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines may appear in pho tographs taken with Active D Lighting Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects A Active D Lighting Versus D Lighting The Active D Lighting option in the shooting menu is used to adjust exposure during shooting to optimize the dynamic range while the D Ligh...

Page 245: ...ill not be performed In continuous release mode frame rates will slow and while photographs are being processed the capacity of the memory buffer will drop Select On to reduce noise randomly spaced bright pixels lines or fog If Off is selected noise reduction will only be per formed at high ISO sensitivities the amount of noise reduction is less than that performed when On is selected Add fade in ...

Page 246: ...ise Reduction Select On to enable the low cut filter reducing noise produced by wind blowing over the microphone note that other sounds may also be affected Movie Sound Options AThe 2 Icon Movies recorded with the microphone off are indicated by a 2 icon in full frame and movie playback AWind Noise Reduction To disable wind noise reduction when using an optional ME 1 stereo microphone slide the mi...

Page 247: ...ess J Shoot ing will start after about 3 s and con tinue at the selected interval until all the shots have been taken one shot is taken at each interval Note that the pause following the recording of each shot varies with shutter speed and the time needed to record the image with the result that photo graphs may not be recorded at the selected interval Interval Timer Shooting DBefore Shooting Befo...

Page 248: ... is selected for shutter speed While interval timer photography is in progress settings can not be adjusted and the camera will not turn off automatically 0 18 AInterrupting Interval Timer Photography Interval timer shooting ends and interval timer settings are reset when the camera is turned off the battery is exhausted the memory card is full the mode dial is rotated to a new setting or the G or...

Page 249: ...cus area selection display then use the multi selector to position the focus area over your subject and press J The focus area will track the subject as it moves through the area shown at right The camera will focus on the selected subject when the shutter release button is pressed halfway To end focus tracking when shooting is complete press J Focus area Subject tracking area ASubject Tracking Th...

Page 250: ... also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph Focus lock is most effective when an option other than Auto area is selected for AF area mode 0 144 1Focus Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter release button halfway to initiate focus Check that the focus area is dis played in green If AF S is selected for focus...

Page 251: ...rom the shutter release but ton 3Recompose the photograph and shoot Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep 1 A pressed allowing several photographs in suc cession to be taken at the same focus setting Do not change the distance between the camera and the sub ject while focus lock is in effect If the subject moves focus again at the new distance ASee Also For information on changing the...

Page 252: ...F A and Auto area is selected for AF area mode 0 144 or the center focus area is selected for Single point If Off is selected the AF assist illuminator will not light to assist the focus operation Autofocus may not produce the desired results when lighting is poor Face Priority AF Built in AF Assist ASee Also See page 53 for information on using the AF assist illuminator Infor mation on the modes ...

Page 253: ...djusted automatically in response to shoot ing conditions TTL flash control 2 Manual Choose a flash level between Full and 1 32 1 32 of full power for information on flash guide num bers at full power see page 162 A Y icon blinks in the display during flash photography when this option is selected ...

Page 254: ...alues between 3 EV darker and 1 EV brighter in increments of 1 3 EV in general positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker A Y icon is displayed when flash com pensation is in effect Normal flash out put can be restored by setting flash compensation to 0 Flash compensa tion is not reset when the camera is turned off Flash Compensation ...

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Page 256: ...pty release lock Allow the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera 0 153 Welcome screen Display a welcome message at startup 0 154 Display brightness Adjust the brightness of the displays 0 154 Grid display Display a framing grid 0 154 Sound settings Choose the sounds made during shooting 0 155 Auto power off Choose the auto power off delay 0 155 Remote on duration Cho...

Page 257: ...device control Choose whether remote controls for HDMI CEC devices to which the camera is connected can be used to operate the camera 0 92 Flicker reduction Reduce flicker or banding 0 157 Reset file numbering Reset file numbering 0 157 Time zone and date Set the camera clock 0 158 Language Choose a language for the camera displays 0 158 Auto image rotation Record camera orientation with pictures ...

Page 258: ... No and press J If Enable release is selected the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted No pictures will be recorded although they will be displayed in demo mode Select Release locked to enable the shutter only when a card is inserted Format Memory Card The message shown at right is displayed while the card is formatted donot remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the pow...

Page 259: ...htness or View finder brightness and press 2 to display brightness options for the selected dis play Brightness can then be adjusted by pressing 1 or 3 choose higher values for increased brightness lower values for reduced brightness Select On to display a framing grid 0 6 Welcome Screen Display Brightness Grid Display ...

Page 260: ...r remove the check from this item to mute the shutter Press J to exit when settings are complete Choose how long the displays remain on when no operations are performed 0 18 Choose shorter delays to reduce the drain on the battery Once the dis plays have turned off they can be reacti vated by operating the camera buttons or mode dial Sound Settings Auto Power Off AThe GP N100 To enable auto power ...

Page 261: ... A button locks both focus and exposure AE AF lock exposure only AE lock only or focus only AF lock only Focus lock is described on page 145 exposure lock on page 125 If On is selected exposure will lock while the shutter release button is pressed halfway When connecting the camera to a television or VCR 0 90 be sure this setting matches the device video standard NTSC or PAL Remote on Duration Ass...

Page 262: ... shutter release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken To reset file numbering to 0001 select Yes for Reset file numbering and then either format the current memory card or insert a new memory card Flicker Reduction AFlicker Reduction If you are unsure as to the frequency of the local power supply test both options and choose the one that produces the best results Flicker...

Page 263: ...and year are displayed Daylight saving time Turn daylight saving time on or off The camera clock will automatically be advanced or set back one hour The default setting is Off Language Czech Danish German English Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian Polish Čeština Dansk Deutsch English Español Ελληνικά Français Indonesia Italiano Magyar Nederlands Norsk Polski Portugue...

Page 264: ...ecorded when Off is selected Choose this option when panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down Auto Image Rotation Landscape wide orientation Camera rotated 90 clockwise Camera rotated 90 counterclockwise DAuto Image Rotation Image orientation is not recorded in movie or Motion Snapshot modes ARotate Tall To automatically rotate tall portrait orientation photographs for dis p...

Page 265: ...ive level display showing battery age 0 k indicates that battery performance is unimpaired 4 l that the bat tery has reached the end of its charging life and should be replaced Note that batteries charged at temperatures under about 5 C 41 F may show a temporary increase in age the display will however return to normal once the bat tery has been recharged at a temperature of about 20 C 68 F or hig...

Page 266: ...you encounter problems using the camera At the time of writing the following accessories were available for your camera Optional Accessories Lenses 1 mount lenses DRed Eye Reduction Lenses that block the subject s view of the red eye reduction lamp may interfere with red eye reduction ALens f number The f number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens ...

Page 267: ... about 1 5 meters or in feet 27 9 5 6 approximately 5 ft For each twofold increase in ISO sensitivity multiply the Guide Number by the square root of two approximately 1 4 Power sources Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL15 0 12 15 Additional EN EL15 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon authorized service representatives Battery Charger MH 25 0 12 Recharge EN EL15 batteries Power C...

Page 268: ...r the latest information on sup ported operating systems At default settings Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Capture NX 2 and other Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the computer and the computer is connected to the Internet A message is auto matically displayed when an update is found Body caps Body Cap BF N1000 The body cap keeps t...

Page 269: ...tach the TA N100 to the camera After turning the camera off insert the TA N100 in the camera tripod mount q and rotate the screw in the direction shown w to fasten the TA N100 to the cam era 2 Attach a tripod Attach a tripod available separately from third part sup pliers to the TA N100 e Hold the camera while fasten ing the tripod to ensure that the tripod is securely attached ...

Page 270: ...heck that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC compliant The camera supports UHS 1 3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDXC compliant The camera supports UHS 1 Other cards have not been tested For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer SD cards SDHC cards2 SDXC cards3 SanDisk 2 GB 1 4 GB...

Page 271: ...ers 2Insert the EP 5B 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 3Close the battery chamber cover Position the power connector cable so that it passes through the power con nector slot and close the battery chamber cove...

Page 272: ...dapter Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter e and the EP 5B power cable to the DC socket r A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector r e ...

Page 273: ...Use a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or sea side wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly Important Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not cov ered under warranty Lens viewfinder These elements are easily damaged Remove dust and lint with a blower...

Page 274: ... 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 photographs Keep the lens mount covered Be sure to attach the body cap if the camera is without a lens Donottouchthelow passfilter The low pass filter cov...

Page 275: ...ic bag as this may cause the material to deteriorate Note that desiccant gradu ally loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at reg ular intervals To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away Store the battery in a cool dry place Replace the terminal cover before putt...

Page 276: ... the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function If the battery will not be used for some time insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it and stor ing it in a location with an ambient temperature of 15 to 25 C 5...

Page 277: ...vent moiré Each time it is turned on or off the camera vibrates the low pass filter to remove dust note that operating camera controls before clean ing is complete interrupts this process and that image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled if the camera is turned on and off several times in succession Dust not removed by this method may appear in images recorded with the camera in which cas...

Page 278: ... z Frame rate Movie settings Metering z2 z2 z2 z2 White balance z z z z ISO sensitivity z2 z2 z2 z2 Picture Control z z z z Color space z z z z z z Active D Lighting z z z z Long exposure NR z2 z2 z2 z2 z2 High ISO noise reduction z z z z z z Fade in fade out Movie sound options z z z z z Interval timer shooting z2 z2 z2 z2 Vibration reduction3 z z z z z z AF area mode z4 z4 z4 z4 Face priority AF...

Page 279: ...e rate of 10 fps is chosen when Electronic Hi is selected for Shutter type 5 Available only when an optional flash unit is used Other settings Focus area selection z z z z Flexible program z Autoexposure Lock z z z Focus lock z z z z Self timer z2 z2 z2 z2 z2 Focus mode z2 z2 z2 z2 Exposure compensation z2 z2 z2 Movie mode Theme Still Image Mode Smart Photo Selector Mode Exposure mode1 h P S A M h...

Page 280: ...alance z z z z z z z z ISO sensitivity z z z z z z z z Picture Control z z z z z z z z Color space Active D Lighting Long exposure NR High ISO noise reduction z1 z z z z z z z z z Fade in fade out z1 z1 z1 z1 z1 Movie sound options z1 z1 z1 z1 z1 Interval timer shooting Vibration reduction3 z1 z z z z z z z z z AF area mode z1 z1 z1 z1 z z z z Face priority AF z1 z1 z1 z1 z z z z Built in AF assis...

Page 281: ... flash unit is used Other settings Focus area selection z1 z1 z1 z1 z z z z Flexible program Autoexposure Lock z z z z z z Focus lock z z z z z z z z Self timer z1 z z z z Focus mode z z z z Exposure compensation z z z z z z Movie mode z1 z z z z Theme z z z z z Movie Mode Motion Snapshot Mode Exposure mode h P S A M h P S A M ...

Page 282: ...pe All images Selected scene Auto Frame interval 5 s Movie playback time Same as frame interval Audio Background track 1 Rotate tall 0 103 On Resize 0 105 Choose size 1 1 M Option Default Exposure mode 0 111 h Scene auto selector Image quality 0 119 JPEG normal Image size 0 119 3872 2592 Continuous 0 121 Single frame Shutter type 0 122 Mechanical Electronic Hi 10 fps Frame rate 0 122 400 fps Movie...

Page 283: ... 3200 Picture Control 0 132 Standard Color space 0 138 sRGB Active D Lighting 0 139 On Long exposure NR 0 140 Off High ISO noise reduction 0 140 On Fade in fade out 0 140 None Movie sound options 0 141 Microphone Auto sensitivity A Wind noise reduction On Interval timer shooting 0 142 00 01 00 001 Vibration reduction 0 143 Active On1 AF area mode 0 144 Auto area2 Face priority AF 0 147 On3 Built i...

Page 284: ...ettings 0 132 Unmodified Option Default Slot empty release lock 0 153 Release locked Welcome screen 0 154 Off Display brightness 0 154 Monitor brightness 0 Viewfinder brightness 0 Grid display 0 154 Off Sound settings 0 155 Autofocus self timer On Electronic shutter On Auto power off 0 155 30 s Remote on duration 0 156 5 min Assign AE AF L button 0 156 AE AF lock Shutter button AE lock 0 156 Off H...

Page 285: ... size is the total for NEF RAW and JPEG images HD Movies For information on the maximum length that can be recorded in a single clip see page 123 Memory Card Capacity Image quality 0 119 Image size 0 119 File size No of images Buffer capacity2 NEF RAW JPEG fine3 3872 2592 23 9 MB 659 42 2896 1944 21 4 MB 736 43 1936 1296 19 6 MB 804 44 NEF RAW 17 1 MB 922 44 JPEG fine 3872 2592 6 8 MB 2300 58 2896...

Page 286: ...pshot Mode File size is the total for a single photograph and movie Frame rate 0 122 Maximum total recorded length approx 400 fps 1 hour 27 minutes 1200 fps 1 hour 27 minutes Image quality 0 119 Image size 0 119 File size1 No of shots NEF RAW JPEG fine2 3872 2592 119 4 MB 131 2896 1944 106 9 MB 147 1936 1296 97 8 MB 160 NEF RAW 85 3 MB 184 JPEG fine 3872 2592 34 1 MB 461 2896 1944 21 6 MB 729 1936...

Page 287: ...vated by operating buttons or the mode dial The camera s internal temperature is high 0 xvi 189 Wait for the camera to cool before turning it on again The camera is unresponsive See A Note on Electronically Controlled Cam eras below The viewfinder is out of focus Focus the viewfinder using the diopter adjust ment control 0 6 Indicators are not displayed Press the button 0 5 AA Note on Electronical...

Page 288: ...le Select a non monochrome Picture Control 0 132 144 AF area mode selection is unavailable The camera is in Smart Photo Selector mode 0 31 manual focus mode is selected 0 52 or h Scene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode 0 111 Image size selection is unavailable NEF RAW is selected for image quality 0 119 The camera is slow to record photos Turn long exposure noise reduction off 0 140 Nois...

Page 289: ...unnatural Adjust white balance to match the light source 0 126 Adjust Picture Control settings 0 132 Cannot measure white balance The subject is too dark or too bright 0 129 Picture Controls produce varying results A auto is selected for sharpening contrast or saturation For consistent results over a series of photos choose another setting 0 134 Picture Control brightness and contrast can not be a...

Page 290: ...tion from the files before deletion 0 103 The memory card is locked 0 15 Cannot select photos for printing The memory card is full 0 21 or locked 0 15 or the photos are in NEF RAW format To print NEF RAW pho tos transfer the pictures to a computer and use the supplied software or Capture NX 2 0 85 PicturesarenotdisplayedonTV The camera is not correctly connected 0 90 or the wrong option is selecte...

Page 291: ...lly charged spare battery 12 15 This battery cannot be used Insert a battery designated for use in this camera Turn the camera off and insert a com patible battery 162 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 15 18 The clock has been reset Set the camera clock 19 158 No memory card Turn the camera off and co...

Page 292: ...er release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken Choose Yes for Reset file num bering and then either format the cur rent memory card or insert a new memory card 157 The movie record button can not be used in this mode The movie record button can not be used in Smart Photo Selector or Motion Snapshot modes 33 47 Stills can not be taken when slow motion is selected The shu...

Page 293: ...dlight firmware Contact a Nikon authorized service center An unsuccessful attempt has been made to update the firmware of the flash unit mounted on the camera Contact a Nikon authorized service representative Failed to update lens firmware Contact a Nikon authorized service center An unsuccessful attempt has been made to update the firmware of the lens mounted on the camera Contact a Nikon authori...

Page 294: ... no images To view pictures insert a memory card containing images 15 Cannot display this file The file has been created or modified on a computer or different make of camera or is corrupt Cannot select this file Check printer Check the printer Check paper Select Resume after loading paper of the correct size Paper jam Clear the jam and select Resume Out of paper Insert paper and select Resume Che...

Page 295: ...40 2 160 1080 60i 1 920 1 080 1080 30p 1 280 720 720 60p Still images Motion Snapshot mode aspect ratio 16 9 3 840 2 160 File format NEF RAW 12 bit compressed JPEG JPEG Baseline compliant with fine approx 1 4 normal approx 1 8 or basic approx 1 16 compression NEF RAW JPEG Single photograph recorded in both NEF RAW and JPEG formats Picture Control system Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait L...

Page 296: ...Speed Mechanical shutter 1 4 000 30 s in steps of 1 3 EV Bulb Time requires optional ML L3 remote control Electronic shutter 1 16 000 30 s in steps of 1 3 EV Bulb Time requires optional ML L3 remote control Flash sync speed Mechanical shutter Synchronizes with shutter at X 1 250 s or slower Electronic shutter Synchronizes with shutter at X 1 60 s or slower Release Mode Single frame continuous Mech...

Page 297: ...sure lock Luminosity locked at metered value with A AE L AF L button ISO sensitivity RecommendedExposure Index ISO 100 3200 in steps of 1 EV Can also be set to approx 1 EV ISO 6400 equivalent above ISO 3200 auto ISO sensitivity control ISO 100 3200 100 800 100 400 available Active D Lighting On off Focus Autofocus Hybrid autofocus phase detection contrast detect AF AF assist illuminator Lens servo...

Page 298: ... sync red eye reduction slow sync with red eye reduction rear curtain sync rear curtain with slow sync Flash compensation 3 1 EV in increments of 1 3 EV Flash ready indicator Lights when optional 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 s...

Page 299: ...ensitivity adjustable Sensor output is about 60 fps Monitor 7 5 cm 3 in approx 921k 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 Video output NTSC PAL HDMI output Type C mini pin HDMI connector Multi access...

Page 300: ...kes that this manual may contain Power source Battery One rechargeable Li ion EN EL15 battery AC adapter EH 5b AC adapter requires EP 5B power connec tor available separately Tripod socket 1 4 in ISO 1222 Dimensions weight Dimensions W H D Approx 113 76 43 5 mm 4 4 3 1 7 in excluding projections thickness of body from mount to monitor is 36 mm 1 4 in Weight Approx 383 g 13 5 oz with battery and me...

Page 301: ...re 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W H D Approx 91 5 33 5 71 mm 3 6 1 3 2 8 in excluding projections Length of cord Approx 1 8 m 6 ft U S A and Canada or 1 5 m 4 9 ft other countries Weight Approx 110 g 3 9 oz excluding power cable and AC wall adapter EN EL15 rechargeable Li ion battery Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated capacity 7 0 V 1 900 mAh Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions...

Page 302: ...luding 3 aspherical elements Angle of view 77 29 40 Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors VCMs Minimum focus distance 0 2 m 0 7 ft from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 rounded diaphragm opening Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range 10 mm focal length f 3 5 16 30 mm focal length f 5 6 16 Filter attachment size 40 5 mm P 0 5 mm Dimensions Approx 57 5 mm diame...

Page 303: ...iew is equivalent to a 35 mm format lens with a focal length about 2 7 longer They sup port normal and active vibration reduction and vibration reduc tion off 0 143 Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out Lens hood mounting mark Zoom ring Lens mounting mark CPU contacts Focal length mark Focal length scale Retractable lens barrel button Lens cap ...

Page 304: ... benzene to clean the lens A lens hood or NC filter can be used to protect the front lens element Attach the front and rear caps when the lens is not in use If the lens will not be used for an extended period store it in a cool dry location to prevent mold and rust Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls Keep the lens dry Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause ir...

Page 305: ...without first transferring them to a computer HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV devices capable of transmitting audiovisual data and control signals to HDMI compliant devices via a single cable connec tion Trademark Information Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United Stat...

Page 306: ...hiba 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 measurements for the SB N5 are made using the flash for every other shot with the camera turned off and then on after every ten shots The following can reduce battery life Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway Repeated autofocus ope...

Page 307: ...se remote 49 8 single frame 121 I continuous 121 L matrix 124 M centerweighted 124 N spot 124 e auto area 144 c single point 144 9 subject tracking 144 j red eye reduction 63 p slow sync 63 q rear curtain sync 63 N flash ready indicator 61 A A V cable 90 AC adapter 162 166 Access lamp 26 121 Accessories 161 Active D Lighting 139 Adobe RGB 138 AE lock 125 156 AE L 125 146 AE L AF L button 125 146 1...

Page 308: ...rrent image 29 35 43 48 75 Delete selected images 75 Detailed display 4 5 Detailed photo information 5 70 Digital Print Order Format 200 Diopter adjustment control 6 Discard 75 Display brightness 154 D Lighting 104 DPOF 95 99 200 DPOF print order 95 99 E Edit movie 107 Electronic 27 122 Electronic Hi 27 122 Electronic shutter 27 122 Electronic viewfinder 6 154 Exif version 2 3 138 200 Exposure 57 ...

Page 309: ...ivity 131 J JPEG 119 L Landscape 23 132 Language 19 158 Lens 17 24 143 161 197 Lens cap 17 Lens mount 56 Load from save to card 137 Long exposure NR 140 M Manual 111 116 Manual focus 55 Matrix Metering 124 Maximum aperture 197 Memory buffer 25 121 Memory card 15 16 153 165 180 Memory card capacity 180 Metering 124 Microphone 38 141 Mode dial 7 Monitor 4 5 154 Monitor brightness 154 Monochrome 132 ...

Page 310: ...actable lens barrel button 17 24 198 Rotate tall 103 S Saturation 134 Scene auto selector 23 111 SD card 165 Select by date 95 Select images for printing 95 Self portrait 49 Self timer 49 Sensitivity 131 Sensor protection barrier 198 Setup menu 151 Sharpening 134 Shooting menu 109 Short Movie Creator 81 87 88 Shutter button AE lock 156 Shutter speed 112 114 116 Shutter type 27 122 Shutter priority...

Page 311: ...imming movies 107 Tripod mounting spacer 51 164 U USB 85 93 USB cable 85 93 Use GPS to set clock 67 UTC 67 V Vibration reduction 143 Video mode 156 Viewfinder 6 154 Viewfinder brightness 154 ViewNX 2 81 Vivid 132 Volume 42 79 VR 143 W Welcome screen 154 White balance 126 Wind noise reduction 141 Z Zoom guide 24 Zoom ring 24 198 ...

Page 312: ...No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews maybemadewithoutwrittenauthorizationfrom NIKON CORPORATION SB1I02 11 6MVA0211 02 ...

Page 313: ...mera strap Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets Taking Photographs D Rotate the mode dial to 0 still image mode fJ Choose a language and set the camera clock 2 1 Turn the camera on A language selection dialog will be displayed 2 2 Select a language and press l Use the multi selector to select a time zone choose a date format turn daylight saving time on or off and set the camera clock p...

Page 314: ...ow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2 Under Import pictures and videos dick Change program A program selection dialog will be displayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and dick OK 2 Double dick Import File 2Confirm that the correct source is selected Confirm that the camera or removable disk appears as a device button in the Source panel of the Nikon Transfer 2 Options area Devic...

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Page 317: ...Nikon Reference Manual 18 1 1 1 Q o SB1102 4N 6 VAO 0 1V1 ...

Page 318: ...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU MUST PRESENT THE ATTACHED WARRANTY FORM PART 1 TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND PROOF OF PURCHASE DATE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE ...

Page 319: ... SUCH LONGER PERIOD AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL NIKON INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER CLAIM REGARDING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR BREACH OF CONTRACT Some states do not...

Page 320: ...sumer purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable 2 This warranty shall not extend to any product which has been subject to misuse abuse negligence accident or unauthorized repair All warranties implied by law including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose shall be of a duration of one 1 year from date of purchase The warranties herein are expressly in lieu ...

Page 321: ...e 370 5 2761682 Malaysia Nikon Malaysia Sdn Bhd 11th Floor Block A Menara PKNS No 17 Jalan Yang Shook Lin 46050 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Phone 60 0 3 7809 3688 Mexico Nikon Mexico SA deC V Paseo de Ia Aeforma 222 Torre 1 Piso 7 Netherlands Nikon Service Point Netherlands New Caledonia Phocidis New Zealand T A Macalister Ltd Col Juarez Mexico D F C P 06600 MEXICO Phone 52 55 3098 6450 Wij...

Page 322: ...4 YEARS EXTENDED SERVICE COVERAGE 5 YEARS OF PROTECTION for Nikkor AF and PC Lenses NikonTM Please note You must register this ESC with Nikon Inc within 10 days of f OUr retail purchase See inside for deta1ls PIN 5324 ...

Page 323: ...ame Initial Last Name Street City State 2 4 Serial 5 Date of Purchase 6 Lens Model ________ mm fl__________________________________ 7 Model check one D40 ___ D40X ___ D50___ D70 D70S___ D80___ D100___ D200 ___ D1X ___ D2X D2XS ___ D2H ___ her ____________ P N 5324 SEE REVERSE FOR COMPLETE ESC TERMS AND CONDITIONS TNX01 01 ...

Page 324: ...nd or service performed by unauthorized personnel 4 Coverage dates will be determined by the date indicated on your bilk f sale 5 ESC is valid only in the USA Puerto Rico and the US Virgin nds 6 ESC can be performed only by Nikon Inc s Melville NY or El Segundo CA Service Stations identified on the product s original warranty 7 ESC is valid only for the NIKKOR AF or PC NIKKOR lens indicated on the...

Page 325: ...ROTECTION 1 Mr Mrs Ms City State Zip Code 3 Your Telephone 4 Serial 5 Date of Purchase I I Monrn uay rear 6 Lens Model _________ mmf 7 Model check one D40 ___ D40X D50 D70 D70S D80 D100 D200 ___ D1X D2X D2XS D2H Other P N 5324 SEE REVERSE FOR COMPLETE ESC TERMS AND CONDITIONS TNX01 01 ...

Page 326: ...TNX01 01 Nikon NIKKOR LENS ESC REGISTRATION P 0 BOX 173031 DENVER CO 80217 3031 11 1 11 1 1 111 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 111 PLACE STAMP HERE ...

Page 327: ...NY CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER CLAIM REGARDING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR BREACH OF CONTRACT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW A LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR B THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CO...

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