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1. P S A M P S A M od Ceim iR ei Exposure mode ViVi lV le J J J J J Ee Image quality VV VV Vadaa Image size VBalWilvalvwalV4iVviv PAPAR Continuous V iVvieVv iy l l i Frame rate SS a E Movie settings SS Se See ee Metering W444 44 44 J White balance Yiv iv i Vv l l i ISO sensitivity W4 144144 v4 m Picture Control Yvi vivi Vv l l Custom Picture vlvyvly v l ll w Control 3 Color space V IV iV VV ViVi iV iV hl HDR 4 J 5 Active D Lighting V ivivi v j l l 2 Long exposure NR PAPAraArammr J J Je High ISO noise Ae wale oS reduction Fade in fade out SS SS Sl SS aS SS a e Movie sound options Interval timer Wilwelpel ale Sale shooting Vibration reduction W W W VW W W W iV vi viy Focus mode W41h44 144 44 J J J J AF area mode Volvo lve ywe J l Face priority AF Wl Helo we J J J Built in AF assist V iV iVv liv Viv iV iV iii Flash compensation 4 W4 4 44 Vvii V vivy P S A M P S A M MAar Focus area selection Y 6 w65 Flexible program Y i i i o Au
2. 92 Z Zoom ring No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION NIKON CORPORATION AMA14834 Printed in Europe SB2H01 11 2012 Nikon Corporation 6MVA3211 01
3. e Select On for Rotate tall 60 e The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off V 62 e Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken e Photo is displayed in image review Cannot hear movie sound e Press up to raise the volume m 42 If the camera is connected to a television use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume e Live audio is not recorded with slow motion movies M 40 or Motion Snapshots A 46 Cannot delete images e Remove protection from the files before deletion e The memory card is locked Miscellaneous The camera is unresponsive In extremely rare instances the display may not respond as expected and the camera may stop functioning In most cases this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge Turn the camera off remove and replace the battery taking care to avoid burns and turn the camera on again or if you are using an AC adapter available separately disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again If the problem persists after the battery has been removed and replaced contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative The date of recording is not correct Set the camera clock Menu items are unavailable Some options are only available at particular settings A 48 or when a memory card is inserted M 17 Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display Message Solution
4. Card may be damaged insert a different card e Use an approved card e Format the card 1 17 If the problem per sists the card may be damaged Contact a Nikon authorized service representative e Insert anew memory card 79 80 Message Solution Cannot create additional folders on memory card If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photo graph numbered 9999 the shutter release button will be disabled and no further pho tographs can be taken Choose Yes for Reset file numbering and then either format the current memory card or insert a new mem ory card The movie record button can not be used in this mode The movie record button can only be used in movie mode Stills can not be taken when slow motion is selected The shutter release button can not be used to take photographs while a slow motion movie is being recorded Cannot shoot panorama with lens of this focal length Use a lens with a focal length of 6 to 30 mm to shoot panoramas If you are using a zoom lens choose a focal length between 6 and 30mm The camera s internal temperature is high The camera will now turn off Wait for the camera to cool Memory card contains no images To view pictures insert a memory card con taining images Cannot display this file Cannot select this file The file has been created or modified on a comput
5. HDR hsna eA 30 l 13 53 L 18 21 22 68 87 M Manual 29 Maximum aperture Memory card Memory card access lamp Microphone Miniature effect Mode dial Monitor Motion Snapshot mode Mount adapter Movie mode Movie type Movie record button Movies Multi selector w ceeceeseesseesesseesseeseee 14 59 Night landscape Night portrait ise Nikon Transfer 2 o csccssssssssssesseeeeeeeee 65 P Playback Playback menu Power connector Power switch X Press the shutter release button all the way down wseccssssssssessssssssseesesees 22 Press the shutter release button halfway ssssssssssssssssssssssssssrsssse 21 33 45 Programmed auto ssssssssesssessssessssesse 29 Q Quick response remote see 52 R Rear curtain sync Red eye reduction Remote control sssssssssesssessssessssesssresse Retractable lens barrel button 22 S Selective color Self timer Setup menu Shooting menu Short Movie Creator Shutter priority auto Shutter release button Slow motion SIOW SYING ss cowusstscssconssiocscscsssteecssncntsstenss Smart Photo Selector mode 32 Speaker Strap System requirements T Temperature warnings Theme wecesessssssesssessscseseee Tripod mounting spacer U USB cable V VieWwNX 2 sssssssssssssssssssssessrsserssesssesse 63 64 Volume sasaina cage scobeinsy babe 42 91
6. C 73 4 5 4 F with the camera at default settings a fully charged battery a 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 lens and a 16 GB Toshiba SD E016GUX UHS I SDHC card value for still images obtained under the following test conditions NORMAL quality photo graphs taken at intervals of 30 s with the flash fired with every other shot and the camera turned off and then on after every ten shots Value for movies obtained under the following test conditions a series of 20 minute movies with a file size of up to 4 GB were recorded recording was only interrupted when tem perature warning was displayed The following can reduce battery life e Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway e Repeated autofocus operations e Taking NEF RAW photographs e Slow shutter speeds e Using Eye Fi cards e Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses e Using zoom with power zoom lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN EL20 batteries e Keep the battery contacts clean Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance e Use batteries immediately after charging Batteries will lose their charge if left unused 90 Index Symbols Auto Photo mode uu 20 WAC Creative mode ss ssssssssssssssss 26 amp Smart Photo Selector mode 32 Movie mode Z Motion Snapshot mode P Programmed auto S Shutter priority auto A Aperture priority auto M Manual PS A M Night landscape si
7. Creative Mode Choose creative mode when to take photos using special effects match settings to the scene or shoot in exposure modes P S A or M Choosing a Creative Mode 1 Select creative mode Rotate the mode dial to ac 2 Choose a scene Press the f button and highlight a scene using the multi selector Q 27 Night landscape Night portrait Backlighting Easy panorama Soft Miniature affact Press to select the high lighted scene Your selection is indicated by an icon in the display 26 Choosing a Scene Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes Option Description Control the full range of camera settings and choose PS A M how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture 2 29 Night landscape k Each time the shutter release button is fully pressed the camera takes a series of shots and combines them to capture low lighting in night scenes during processing a message is displayed and no pictures can be taken The flash does not fire and the edges of photos are cropped out Note that the desired results may not be obtained if the camera or subject moves during shooting if the camera is unable to combine the images a warning will be displayed and only one picture will be taken Night portrait I Each time the shutter release button is fully pressed the camera takes a series of shots some with the flash
8. Dimensions Approx 57 5 mm diameter x 31 mm distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted Weight Approx 83 g 3 0 oz Specifications subject to change without notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain 87 88 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 Corporation in the United States and or other countries The PictBridge logo is a trademark The SD SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC HDMI the Ie 3PWME logo and High Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trade marks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Battery Life The number of shots or movie footage that can be recorded with fully charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery temperature the interval between shots and the length of time menus are displayed Sample figures for EN EL20 1020 mAh batteries are given below e Still images Approximately 230 shots Movies Approximately 50 minutes of HD footage at 1080 60i Measured according to CIPA standards at 23 3
9. and some without and combines them to cap ture background lighting in portraits taken at night or under low light during processing a message is displayed and no pictures can be taken Raise the built in flash before shooting no photograph will be taken if the flash is not raised Note that the edges of photos are cropped out and that the desired results may not be obtained if the camera or subject moves during shooting if the camera is unable to combine the images a warning will be displayed and the cam era will take a single picture using the flash Backlighting 4 Photograph backlit subjects M 30 Easy panorama M Shoot panoramas for later viewing on the camera 4 31 27 Option Description Shoot photographs with a feo soft filter effect To choose the amount of softening press when the view through the lens is dis played highlight an option using the multi selector and press to select The top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that the subject appears to have been a diorama photo graphed at short range Works best when shooting from a high vantage point Take photos in which only the hue chosen with the multi selector and but ton appears in color Soft Q Miniature effect 4 Selective color 2 Note that movies can not be recorded in creative mode and that pressing the movie record button has no eff
10. at startup Monitor brightness Adjust monitor brightness Grid display Display a framing grid Sound settings Choose the sounds made during shooting Auto power off Choose the auto power off delay A Choose how long the camera waits for a signal Remote on duration from a remote control Assign AE AF Lbutton Choose the role played by the A A t button Shutter button AE lock Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter release button is pressed halfway HDMI device control Choose whether remote controls for HDMI CEC devices to which the camera is connected can be used to operate the camera Flicker reduction Reduce flicker or banding Reset file numbering Reset file numbering Time zone and date Set the camera clock Language Choose a language for the camera displays Auto image rotation Record camera orientation with pictures Pixel mapping Check and optimize the camera image sensor and image processors Firmware version Display the current firmware version Connecting to a Computer Installing the Supplied Software Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer for viewing and editing pictures and creating short movies Before installing the software confirm that your system meets the requirements on page 64 1 Insert the installer CD Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Short Movie Cre ator CD In Window
11. bag before exposing it to sud den changes in temperature Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the displays damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in pho tographs Keep the lens mount covered Be sure to attach the body cap if the camera is without a lens Do not touch the dust shield The dust shield covering the image sensor is easily damaged Under no circum stances should you exert pressure on the shield or poke it with cleaning tools These actions could scratch or otherwise damage the shield Turn the product off before removing or dis connecting the power source Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry To pre vent an accidental interruption of power avoid carrying the product from one location to another
12. cards SDHC cards SDXC cards SanDisk Toshiba 2GB 4GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB Panasonic 48 GB 64 GB Lexar Media 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB Platinum 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB Professional Full HD Video 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards 2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC compliant The camera supports UHS 1 3 Check that any card readers or other devices with S2 S which the card will be used are SDXC compliant Yer XC I The camera supports UHS 1 Other cards have not been tested For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer 70 Storage and Cleaning Storage If the camera will not be used for an extended period remove the battery and store it in a cool dry area with the terminal cover in place To prevent mold or mildew store the camera in a dry well ventilated area Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that e are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 e are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e are exposed to temperatures above 50 C 122 F or below 10 C 14 F Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or sea side wipe off sand or salt w
13. charger terminals Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger e Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire e Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec tric shock e Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec tric shock e Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC to AC inverters Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire ZA Observe proper precautions when handling Use appropriate cables When connect ing cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations A CD ROMs CD ROMs containing soft ware or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment Notices No part of the manuals included with this product may be repro duced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or trans lated into any language in any form by any means without Nikon s prior written permission e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and softwar
14. e 1920 x 1080 30p 29 97 fps e 1280 x 720 60p 59 94 fps Slow motion movies e 640 x 240 400 fps plays at 30p 29 97 fps e 320 x 120 1200 fps plays at 30p 29 97 fps Motion Snapshot 1920 x 1080 60p 59 94 fps plays at 24p 23 976 fps File format MOV Video compression H 264 MPEG 4 Advanced Video Coding Audio recording format AAC Audio recording device Built in stereo microphone sensitivity adjustable Sensor output is about 60 fps Monitor 7 5 cm 3 in approx 921k dot TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Playback Full frame and thumbnail 4 9 or 72 images or calendar playback with playback zoom movie and panorama playback slide show histogram display auto image rotation and rating option Interface USB Hi Speed USB HDMI output Type C mini pin HDMI connector Supported languages Arabic Chinese Simplified and Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portu guese Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Power source Battery One rechargeable Li ion EN EL20 battery ACadapter EH 5b AC adapter requires EP 5C power connec tor available separately Tripod socket Ya in ISO 1222 85 86 Dimensions weight Dimensions W x H x D Approx 106 0 x 6
15. it requires replace ment Purchase a new EN EL20 bat tery eCharge the battery before use When taking photographs on important occasions ready a spare EN EL20 battery and keep it fully charged Depending on your loca tion it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice Note that on cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge eUsed batteries are a valuable resource recycle in accord with local regulations e Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F failure to observe this precaution could dam age the battery or impair its perfor mance Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 C 32 F to 10 C 50 F and from 45 C 113 F to 60 C 140 F the battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 C 32 F or above 60 C 140 F The battery charger Charge the battery at ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly during charging cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon authorized service representative Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging Failure
16. other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using com mercially available software potentially resulting in the malicious use of per sonal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private infor mation for example pictures of empty sky Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices 10 AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO i ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE Attp Avww mpegla com Temperature Warnings The camera may become warm to the touch during use this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction At high ambient temperatures after extended periods of continuous use or after several photographs h
17. the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop e Mac OS Click the ViewNxX 2 icon in the Dock HE Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharp ness and tone levels click the Edit button in the toolbar HE Printing Pictures Click the Print button in the toolbar A dialog will be dis played allowing you to print pictures on a printer connected to the computer A Movie Editor Shol So ail Log Matching For More Information Consult online help for more infor mation on using ViewNX 2 67 eee Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories cleaning and storing the camera and what to do if an error mes sage is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera Optional Accessories At the time of writing the following accessories were available for your camera Lenses 1 mount lenses Mount Mount Adapter FT1 Adapter Power sources e Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL20 M 86 Additional EN EL20 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon authorized service representatives e Battery Charger MH 27 11 86 Recharge EN EL20 batteries e Power Connector EP 5C AC Adapter EH 5b These accessories can be used to power the camera for extended periods EH 5a and EH 5 AC adapters can also be used An EP 5C power connector is required to connect the camera to the EH 5b EH 5a or EH 5 Remote Wirele
18. while the AC adapter is connected Cleaning When cleaning the camera body use a blower to gently remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly Lenses are easily damaged Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower When using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to pre vent discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and other stains apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully Storage To prevent mold or mildew store the camera in a dry well venti lated area If you are using an AC adapter unplug the adapter to pre vent fire If the product will not be used for an extended period remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag con taining a desiccant Do not however store the camera case in a plastic bag as this may cause the material to deteriorate Note that desiccant grad ually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away Store the battery in a cool dry place Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away Notes on the monitor The monitor is constru
19. 1 0 x 29 8 mm 4 2 x 2 4 x 1 2 in excluding projections Weight Approx 280 g 9 9 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap approx 237 g 8 4 oz camera body only Operating environment Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Humidity 85 or less no condensation e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged bat tery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA 23 3 C 73 4 5 4 F e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain MH 27 battery charger Rated input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A Rated output DC 8 4 V 0 6 A Supported batteries Nikon EN EL20 rechargeable Li ion batteries Charging time Approx 2 hours at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x D Approx 67 0 x 28 0 x 94 0 mm 2 6 x 1 1 x 3 7 in excluding plug adapter Weight Approx 83 g 2 9 oz excluding plug adapter EN EL20 rechargeable Li ion battery Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated capacity 7 2 V 1020 mAh Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimen
20. 21 An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer 4 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The camera will record a photograph together with about a second of movie footage beginning before and ending after the time the shutter release button was pressed Note that some time may be required When recording is complete the photo graph will be displayed for a few sec onds 45 HE Choosing a Theme To choose the background music for the movie press G and use the multi selector and button to choose from Beauty Waves Relaxation and Tenderness Waves Relaxation Tenderness To play the background music for the highlighted theme press the DISP but ton and use the control to adjust vol ume DISP button Motion Snapshot Mode Live audio is not recorded Movies can not be recorded using the movie record button and the flash can not be used 46 Viewing Motion Snapshots Press gt and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot M 24 Motion Snapshots are indicated by a Ed icon Pressing when a Motion Snap shot is displayed plays back the movie portion in slow motion over a period of about 2 5 s followed by the photo the background track plays for about 10 s To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release but
21. Movie sound options W755 5 5 v5 Interval timer shooting Par Paes a a a a a A E Ca ba Vibration reduction W W VW W Y YV Vivi vv Focus mode V i viv v j AF area mode PW 5 5 I iY v Iv Face priority AF HWW W V v lV Iv Built in AF assist v J lWvlV V V V Flash compensation 48 Focus area selection NE Su wa JEA N Flexible program INE Autoexposure Lock Focus lock ISIS IIS 2 ISIS Sn ISIS TS gt BANE Self timer S Exposure compensation sBuljas 19470 LISS 1 KINS 1 SIS Ss SX SN Flash mode Movie mode S S Theme ISi IISI Y Y Vv S S 1 Scene auto selector is available only in Motion Snapshot mode 2 RAW images fixed at 3872 x 2592 3 Electronic Hi is not available 4 Slow motion selected in movie mode 5 HD movie selected in movie mode 6 VR lenses only 49 50 HE QC Creative Mode In the table below creative modes are represented by the following icons le night landscape si night portrait backlighting l easy panorama Q soft amp miniature effect and selective color
22. Night portrait i Backlighting Easy panorama Q Soft Miniature effect Selective color MENU button 58 playback button 24 34 47 T delete button 25 35 43 47 DISP display button feature button OK button self timer 3 playback zoom thumbnail control 24 42 46 2s delayed remote quick response remote red eye reduction v 26 39 46 14 34 42 47 SLOW slow sync REAR rear curtain sync flash ready indicator 55 A AC adapter 68 Accessories Aperture priority auto Attaching the lens 1 18 Auto photo mode Auto power off Automatic scene selection Available settings Background track Backlighting Battery Beep Best shot Body cap Buffering Built in Flash c Charging a battery wns 16 Compatible lens Computer Creative mode D Delayed remote w ssssssssssssssesssseese 52 Delete Dust shield E Easy panorama onsen 27 31 Exposure mode ssssssssssssssssssssssse 29 60 F Face priority AF wees 23 Fill flash 12 13 69 33 45 Flash mode Flash ready indicator Focus area Format memory card Mes Full frame playback scssssssssseeeeees G Grid display ssssssssssssssesssresseesssesssresseee 19 H H 264 85 HD Movies 36
23. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA 1 J2 User s Manual Table of Contents FOR Your Safety czsccsciissscucssscassosvsscasecsesetachiocasasoansevsnsdesosinseseneneosevace 4 NOthCeS ss sieieiisc cet tseceeisceudateobebansdacseshscsteosdlonssetsotesedeioccseatesdasssete 7 INtFOUUCTION cccccccccscescsccccoooes sadeeauesceecuancessees Sducessans e 12 Package Conte nt csscsssscscsscsesssesssscesesececssssssssseseesceseseseeees 12 Parts of the Camera cssscsssssssssssssssessssssessssesessossssssessssesssseeees 13 FAPSUSTOPS seciccindisctesdastscencsccssacaensdeusccncsscusibedacoussdeiospeniseadacsdedecesase 16 Auto Photo Mode cccccccscssscccscccssccssscsscsssssccesescsscces 20 Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode sssessessesssesssossessessecssee 20 Viewing Photographs ssesssessssssesscossesscessesseoseosseossosseoseosseosee 24 Deleting Pictures siiincccccccitessscesscossiscaostesiecessstsssdesesccusseussceudecesstoes 25 Creative Mode ccccccccccccsccscsccscscsscsscsccscccesssscscssssosces 26 Choosing a Creative Mode ssessssssesscesscessessesssosssossesseoseesseese 26 Choosing a SCONE 2 csesssesessscssesecesecscossssssesesscecessssecesececeessoeeess 27 Smart Photo Selector Mode ccccccsssssssessees sovscccceeveee 32 Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode sss0e00 32 Viewing Photographs Movie Mode dagsusesbeacseusees saasesasestanseceass Serene e 36 FID MO
24. Shutter speed or aperture display flashes If the subject is too bright lower ISO sensitiv ity or choose a faster shutter speed or smaller aperture higher f number If the subject is too dark raise ISO sensitivity use the built in flash or choose a slower shutter speed or larger aperture lower f number Keeping the zoom ring button pressed rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens A lens with a retractable lens barrel button is attached with the lens barrel retracted Press the retractable lens barrel button and rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens Check lens Pictures can only be taken when a lens is attached Attach a lens Start up error Turn the camera off and then on again Turn the camera off remove and replace the battery and then turn the camera on The clock has been reset Set the camera clock No memory card Turn the camera off and confirm that the card is correctly inserted This memory card is not formatted Format the memory card Select Yes to format the card or turn the camera off and insert another memory card Memory card is locked write protected Turn the camera off and slide the card write protect switch to the write position Memory card is full eYou may be able to record additional images if you reduce image quality or size e Delete unwanted images e Insert another memory card This memory card cannot be used
25. VIES sscseseacctsissesesesssasscaccsassonsscocensiesoseceatanaseseessacpcneresoesesdaste 36 STOW MOtion csssscssssessssssessssessssssessssessssessssssessssesessssesssseesseeee 40 Viewing MOVICS ccccssccesecscecsesecesssecesecesessssesesecesecessesesssesesere 42 Motion Snapshot Mod ccccsccsssooee RREA e 44 Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode csssssessscsceseseesesseees 44 Viewing Motion SnapShotS ssessesssosscesseeseessosseossosssoseosseosee 47 Available Settings More on Photography ssssssooooooeccscecccooooosooccosseesessssss DD Self Timer and Remote Control Modes ccscsscscseesseeeecee 52 The Built in Flash cccscscsscssssssssccscecsscsssccsceesecersscsreeseceeesceees 55 Using the Menus 000 Connecting to a COMpute cccccccssscsrrecsescsscrssscscores OD Installing the Supplied Software ssessssssessssssesssossssscoseesseesee 63 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a COMputEeT e0sseeeee 65 Technical Notes ccccsscsscccccssssscccccsssssccccccsssscccccsessscoes OS Optional Accessories sssssssssessssssesssessssessssssesessesssesesessesesees 68 Storage and Cleaning cssscsssscsssssecsesssssssesssseessssessessessseees 71 Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionS ssssceseeees 72 TOUDIESHOOLIING seccscssccscessenccatedsscesitedcosacodestesuscessscteceetescassedeesdsies 76 Error Mes
26. ave been taken in quick succession a temperature warning may be displayed follow ing which the camera will turn off automatically to minimize damage to its internal circuits Wait for the camera to cool before resuming use Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including charg ers batteries AC adapters and flash accessories certified by Nikon specifi cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic cir cuitry The use of non Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating ignit ing rupturing or leaking For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local autho rized Nikon dealer LY Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements THE USE OF NON NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR RANTY Servicing the Camera and Accesso
27. cator Time elapsed A ae Time available 4 End recording Press the movie record button again to end recording Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached the memory card is full another mode is selected the lens is removed or the camera becomes hot M 10 Movie record button Maximum Length before this length is reached M 70 HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 minutes in length note that depending on memory card write speed shooting may end Exposure Lock Exposure will lock while the 4 t multi selecto r up button is pressed 37 38 HE Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording Press the shutter release button all the way down to take a photograph without j interrupting HD movie recording Photo graphs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 16 9 Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Up to 15 photographs can be taken with each movie shot Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow motion movies HE Choosing the Movie Type To choose between high definition and slow motion recording press and use the multi selector and button to choose from the following options e HD movie Record movies in HD e Slow motion Record slow motion movies 2 40 Movie mode Slow motion Recording Movies Flicker banding or di
28. cons will appear in the display to indicate the possible pan directions ali be 3 Pan the camera Slowly pan the camera up down left Progress indicator or right as shown Shooting will start 12 when the camera detects the pan direction and a progress indicator will appear in the display Shooting ends HN automatically when the end of the panorama is reached 125 F5 6 r01 Without changing your position pan the camera in a steady curve either PR horizontally or vertically wy g GZ Viewing Panoramas Panoramas can be viewed by pressing when a panorama is dis played full frame The camera will scroll through the picture in the orig inal pan direction 31 ee Smart Photo Selector Mode Choose Smart Photo Selector mode for photos that capture a fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other hard to time shots such as group photos in party scenes Each time the shutter is released the camera automatically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition and motion i Re gt H XD E gt ta eA gt gt gt YD i k L P Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode 1 Select Smart Photo Selector mode Rotate the mode dial to g K4 Available Settings For information on the options available in Smar
29. ct Rotate tall off Using the Menus The items listed may vary with camera settings Items displayed in gray are not currently available M 48 To exit the menus and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway CD 21 59 60 HE Playback Menu Options Delete Delete multiple images Slide show View movies and photos in a slide show Rotate tall ae oe pictures for display DPOF printorder Create digital print orders Protect Protect pictures from accidental deletion Rating Rate pictures Brighten shadows in dark or back lit photos creating a D Lighting retouched copy that is saved separately from the unmodified original Resize Create small copies of selected pictures Crop Create cropped copies of selected pictures Edit movie Create copies of movies from which unwanted footage has been trimmed HE Shooting Menu Options Reset shooting Reset shooting options to default values options Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and aper Exposure mode ture Image quality Choose a file format and compression ratio Image size Choose a size for new photos Continuous Take photos one at a time or ina burst Frame rate Choose a frame rate for slow motion movies M 40 Movie settings Choose HD movie frame size and frame rate M 36 Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure White balance Adj
30. cted with extremely high pre cision at least 99 99 of pixels are effective with no more than 0 01 being missing or defective Hence while these displays may contain pix els that are always lit white red blue or green or always off black this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device Images in the monitor may be diffi cult to see in a bright light Do not apply pressure to the display as this could cause damage or mal function Dust or lint on the displays can be removed with a blower Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth Moir Moir is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a regular repeating grid such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building with the camera image sensor grid In some cases it may appear in the form of lines If you notice moir in your photographs try changing the dis tance to the subject zooming in and out or changing the angle between the subject and the camera 73 oy 74 Lines Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures of extremely bright or backlit subjects Batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precau
31. curtain sync While in other modes the flash fires as the shutter opens in rear curtain sync the flash fires just before the shutter closes creating streams of light that appear to fol low moving light sources 55 Choosing a Flash Mode 1 Display the flash mode options Press the multi selector down to dis play a list of flash modes The modes available depend on the shooting or exposure mode M 60 Auto photo Night portrait Backlighting Soft Miniature effect and Selective color shooting modes Exposure modes P andA 4 Fillflash 4 Fill flash 5 Red eye reduction 4 Red eye reduction Red eye reduction Exposure modes and M i slow sync 4 fFillflash FSW Slow sync 4 Red eye reduction Reat Rear curtain slow sync GREAR Rear curtain sync HDR off 2 Select a flash mode Use the multi selector to highlight a flash mode M 55 and press to select 56 Lowering the Built in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place Do not use force Failure to observe this precaution could result in prod uct malfunction Using the Built in Flash The built in flash can be used in auto photo mode and when P S A M Night portrait Backlighting Soft Miniature effect or Selective color is selected in creative mode If the flash is fired multiple times in quick succession the f
32. e All except best shot Delete all photos in the sequence except the one A confirmation dialog will be displayed to delete the selected image or 35 ee Movie Mode Choose movie mode to shoot high definition HD or slow motion Q 40 movies using the movie record button HD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 9 1 Select movie mode Rotate the mode dial to An HD movie crop with an aspect ratio of i 16 9 will appear in the display 2 Frame the opening shot Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display Ss 125 F5 6 20 00s GZ See Also See page 61 for fade in fade out and frame size and rate options LV The BQ Icon A icon indicates that movies can not be recorded G Available Settings For information on the options available in movie mode see page 48 36 3 Start recording Press the movie record button to begin recording A recording indica tor the time elapsed and the time available are displayed while record ing is in progress GA Audio Recording Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built in microphone may record sounds made by the camera or lens By default the camera focuses continuously The Movie sound options item in the shooting menu offers sensitiv ity and wind noise options for the built in microphone 1 61 Movie record button Recording indi
33. e described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus com plies with Canadian ICES 003 Notice for Customers in Europe e Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representa tive in your area address provided separately ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This symbol indicates that this product is to be col lected separately The following apply only to users in European coun tries e This product is designated for sepa rate collection at an appropriate col lection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries All batteries whether marked with this symbol or not are designated for separate collection at an appro priate collection point Do no
34. e of the adapter varies with the country or region of purchase If a plug adapter is supplied raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown at right making sure adapter could damage the product the plug is fully inserted Attempting to forcibly remove the plug 3 Insert the battery and a memory card Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orien tation Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side slide the battery in until it latches and then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place Formatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on screen instruc tions to format the card M 62 Note that this permanently deletes any data the card may contain Be sure to copy any photo graphs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding Format memory card Hr 17 4 Attach a lens Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed we Mounting mark Keeping marks aligned position lens on camera camera then rotate until it clicks into place Mounting mark lens 5 Turn the camera on Press the power switch to turn the camera on The power lamp wi
35. e skin or entering the eyes or mouth A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment Do not short or disassemble the battery e Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged e Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards e Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat Do not immerse in or expose to water e Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins e Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains When the battery is not in use attach the terminal cover and store in a cool dry place e The battery may be hot immedi ately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period Before remov ing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration or deformation the charger e Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock e Do not short the
36. e to two years and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particu larly recommended if the camera is used professionally Any accesso ries regularly used with the camera such as lenses or optional flash units should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced 75 76 Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected check this list of com mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre sentative Display The monitor is off e The camera is off Q 18 or the battery is exhausted M 15 16 e The monitor has turned off automatically to save power The monitor can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial e The camera is connected to a computer or television The monitor turns off without warning e The battery is low 15 16 e The monitor has turned off automatically to save power The monitor can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial e The camera s internal temperature is high 10 80 Wait for the cam era to cool before turning it on again Indicators are not displayed Press the DISP button Shooting All Shooting and Exposure Modes The camera takes time to turn on Delete files or format the memory card The shutter release is disabled e The battery is exhausted 1 15 16 e The memory card is locked or full 1 18 e The flash is chargin
37. easures eReorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an out let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help FC Nikon 1 J2 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corpo ration may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or pro vided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this prod uct may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally cop ied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law e Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities govern ment bonds or local go
38. ect G Available Settings For information on the options available in creative mode see page 50 28 P S A M P S A M mode lets you choose the exposure mode which con trols how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture HE Exposure Mode To choose the exposure mode press the MENU button highlight Exposure mode Exposure mode 60 in the shooting menu and press gt to display the options below then highlight an option and press 69 The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings P Programmed auto You choose the shutter speed the camera S Shutter priority auto selects an aperture for best results Use to freeze or blur motion You choose the aperture the camera selects a shutter speed for best results Use to blur the background or bring both foreground and back ground into focus M Manual You control both shutter speed and aperture A Aperture priority auto 29 30 Backlighting The method used to capture details in shaded areas of back lit subjects depends on the option selected for HDR in the shoot ing menu M 61 Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR high dynamic range id appears in the display Each time the shutter release button is fully pressed the camera takes two shots in quick succession and combines them t
39. er or different make of camera or is corrupt Specifications Nikon 1 J2 Digital Camera Type Type Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Lens mount Nikon 1 mount Effective angle of view Approx 2 7x lens focal length 35mm format equivalent Effective pixels 10 1 million Image sensor Image sensor 13 2 mm x 8 8 mm CMOS sensor Nikon CX for mat Storage Image size pixels Still images auto photo Smart Photo Selector and all creative modes other than Easy panorama aspect ratio 3 2 e 3872 x 2592 e 2896 x 1944 e 1936 x 1296 Still images Normal panorama camera panned horizontally aspect ratio 40 7 e 3200 x 560 Still images Normal panorama camera panned vertically aspect ratio 8 25 e 1024 x 3200 Still images Wide panorama camera panned horizontally aspect ratio 80 7 e 6400 x 560 Still images Wide panorama camera panned vertically aspect ratio 4 25 e 1024 x 6400 Still images movie mode aspect ratio 16 9 e 3840 x 2160 1080 60i e 1920 x 1080 1080 30p e 1280 x 720 720 60p Still images Motion Snapshot mode aspect ratio 16 9 e 3840 x 2160 81 82 Storage File format e NEF RAW 12 bit compressed e JPEG JPEG Baseline compliant with fine approx 1 4 normal approx 1 8 or basic approx 1 16 compression e NEF RAW JPEG Si
40. g 455 e The camera is not in focus I 21 e You are currently filming a slow motion movie M 38 Only one picture is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed in continuous release mode Continuous shooting is not available if the flash is raised in Continuous mode No photo taken when remote control shutter release button is pressed e Replace battery in remote control e Choose a remote control mode M 52 e The remote control standby timer has expired 62 e The remote is not pointed at the camera or the infrared receiver is not visible M 13 53 e The remote is too far from the camera M 53 e Bright light is interfering with remote Smudges appear in photographs Clean the front and rear lens elements or the dust shield 42 71 Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the displays Choose a Flicker reduc tion setting that matches the local AC power supply M 62 Menu items are unavailable Some options are only available in particular shooting or exposure modes M 48 Movies Cannot record movies The movie record button can only be used to record movies in movie mode M 36 No sound is recorded for movies e Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options gt Microphone 61 e Live audio is not recorded with slow motion movies M 40 or Motion Snapshots M 44 77 78 Playback Tall portrait orientation photos are displayed in wide landscape orientation
41. ght to view the next picture the camera will skip over the best shot can didates with the result that the next pic ture displayed will not have a file number that immediately follows that of the current picture To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway Choosing the Best Shot When a photograph taken with the Smart Photo Selector is displayed you can choose the best shot by pressing Press lt or P to view the other pictures in the sequence and press to select the current picture as the best shot To return to normal playback press 1 Deleting Pictures Pressing f when a picture taken with the Smart Photo Selector is selected displays a confirmation dialog press again to delete the best shot and the four best shot candidates or press P to exit with out deleting the pictures Note that once deleted pictures can not be recovered ay m A Delete a cbf Deleting Individual Photographs Pressing the f button in the best shot selec tion dialog displays the following options highlight an option using the multi selector and press 9 to select This image Delete the current photo note that the picture currently selected as the best shot can not be deleted currently selected as the best shot images highlight Yes and press 9 Delete All except best shot
42. he camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released Turning the camera off cancels self timer and remote control modes Remote control modes are cancelled automatically if no operations are performed for about five minutes after the mode is selected in Step 3 Movie Mode In self timer mode start and stop the timer by pressing the movie record button instead of the shutter release button In remote control mode the ML L3 shutter release button functions as the movie record button Using the Built in Flash Slide the flash pop up control to raise the flash before shooting Shoot ing will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the self timer or delayed remote timer is counting down In remote control mode the flash starts charging while the camera is waiting for the signal from the remote The camera will only respond to the shutter release button on the remote control when the flash is charged If red eye reduction 2155 is used in quick response remote mode the shutter will be released about one second after the red eye reduction lamp lights In delayed remote mode there will be about a two second delay after the shutter release button on the remote con trol is pressed the red eye reduction lamp will then light for about one second before the shutter is released K Tripod Mounting Spacer Use an optional TA N100 tripod adapter to prevent larger lenses com ing into contact with the
43. he multi selector up down left or right amp V 4 or gt or rotate it as shown at right 55 Flash pop up control EE Memory card access lamp 22 JJG feature button 26 39 46 amp playback zoom thumbnail I control 24 42 46 Mode dial H Connector cover gt playback button 24 34 47 FE f delete button 25 35 43 47 Power connector cover 7 for optional power connector Battery chamber memory card slot COVER latch iissssisensssissstssesnsetasvnvannesiasine 17 Battery chamber memory card slot cover The Camera Body Continued Tripod socket EJMENU menu button Multi selector OK button Ae c AE L AF L E exposure compensation 4 flash MOE cssssessssssseesssssssesssssssees 56 self timer Ap sP display button 19 46 Monitor USB connecto EEJHDMI mini pin connector The Monitor 1 Pong 6 7 8 9 10 11 R DGO MAINE Tex SDE NETE SNORE ri 33 APALA 32 Toros ET ia Battery fully T NO ICON charged or 324 l partially a l discharged 27 19 aeg 16 Low battery 2604F 4 0 17 pA cee 20 00 4 48 25 24 23 22 2 20 19 18 Shooting mode Number of exposures remaining Exposure mode Number of shots remaining f fe before memory buffer fills E Flexible program indicator White balance recording indicator EjFlash mode Ca
44. hosen in creative mode with Continuous selected for Continuous single AF or manual focus S Shutter priority auto or M Manual expo sure mode shutter speed 450s or faster and other settings at default values Self timer 25 55 105 Remote control modes Delayed remote 2 s quick response remote Exposure Metering TTL metering using image sensor Metering method e Matrix e Center weighted Meters 4 5 mm circle in center of frame e Spot Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected focus area Mode Programmed auto with flexible program shutter priority auto aperture priority auto manual automatic scene selection Exposure compensation 3 3 EV in increments of 14 EV available when P Programmed auto S Shutter priority auto or A Aperture priority auto is selected for Expo sure mode Exposure lock AE L Luminosity locked at metered value with E t AE L AF L button ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index ISO 100 3200 in steps of 1 EV Can be adjusted by user when P Programmed auto S Shutter priority auto AAperture priority auto or M Manual is selected for Exposure mode 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 83 84 Focus Autofocus Hybrid autofocus phase detection contrast detect AF AF as
45. ilable from the Nikon representative in your area For contact infor mation visit http imaging nikon com 11 Introduction Package Contents 3 BF N1000 bod ody cap ST EN EL20 MH 27 battery rechargeable charger AC wall Li ion battery adapter or power cable with terminal cover supplied in countries or regions where required shape depends on country of sale UC E15 Lens supplied only if USB cable lens kit is purchased with camera comes with front and rear lens caps AN N1000 strap Warranty Reference manual ViewNX 2 Short User s Manual CD contains the Movie Creator CD this manual Reference Manual Memory cards are sold separately Parts of the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual The Camera Body El Movie record button 37 41 Eyelet for camera strap QW Shutter release button 21 33 38 45 Lens release button EPower switch Infrared receiver Power lamp E Dust shield Mounting mark ZjLens mount Speaker Microphone PEA Built in flash sscsssesssesseees 55 PU Body capii 12 Focal plane mark e AF assist illuminator Self timer lamp Red eye reduction lamp 13 Press t
46. ith a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly Important Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not cov ered under warranty Camera body Lenses are easily damaged Remove dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to Lens prevent the discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and other stains apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care Remove dust and lint with a blower When removing finger prints and other stains wipe the surface lightly with a soft Monitor A cloth or chamois leather Do not apply pressure as this could result in damage or malfunction Dust shield The dust shield is easily damaged Remove dust and lint with a blower Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals 71 72 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Do not drop The product may malfunc tion if subjected to strong shocks or vibration Keep dry This product is not water proof and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sud den changes in temperature such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or plastic
47. lash and shutter may be temporarily disabled to protect the flash Shooting can be resumed after a brief pause Objects close to the camera may be overexposed in photographs taken with the flash at high ISO sensitivities To avoid vignetting remove lens hoods and shoot at ranges of at least 0 6 m 2 ft Some lenses may cause vignetting at greater distances or obstruct the red eye reduction lamp interfering with red eye reduc tion The following illustrations show the effect of vignetting caused by shadows cast by the lens when the built in flash is used hee l Shadow Shadow Z See Also See page 61 for information on adjusting the flash level 57 58 Using the Menus Most shooting playback and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus To view the menus press the MENU button MENU button Tabs Choose from the following menus Playback menu O60 T Setup menu 62 O amp Oc G Shooting menu 160 Menu options Options in current menu C setup options Slider shows position in current menu HE Using the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the menus Multi selector 1 Press A or to select the tab then press gt to display menu items 2 Highlight menu item and press gt to display options Rotate tall 3 Highlight desired option and press amp to sele
48. ll briefly light green and the monitor will turn on Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off press the power switch again The monitor will turn off Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the moni tor Q 15 Exposures remaining HE Choosing a Language and Setting the Camera Clock A language selection dialog will be dis played the first time the camera is turned on Use the multi selector to choose a lan guage time zone and date format turn daylight saving time on or off and set the er camera s 24 hour clock pressing 9 after e tina Dansk each step to proceed to the next dialog Deutsch Espa ol The DISP Display Button Press DISP to cycle through shooting or playback indicators K The Framing Grid A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Grid display in the setup menu 62 19 eee Auto Photo Mode Auto photo mode is the mode generally used for taking photos Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode 1 Select auto photo mode Rotate the mode dial to amp 2 Ready the camera Hold the camera securely with both hands being careful not to obstruct the lens AF assist illuminator or microphone Rotate the camera as shown at lower right when taking pic tures in tall por
49. ngle photograph recorded in both NEF RAW and JPEG formats Picture Control system Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape selected Picture Control can be mod ified storage for custom Picture Controls Media SD Secure Digital SDHC and SDXC memory cards File system DCF Design Rule for Camera File System 2 0 DPOF Digi tal Print Order Format Exif Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras 2 3 PictBridge Shooting modes auto photo 3 2 tic creative with a choice of the following options P S A M 3 2 kd night landscape 3 2 si night portrait 3 2 4 back lighting 3 2 H easy panorama normal hori zontal 40 7 normal vertical 8 25 wide horizontal 80 7 wide vertical 4 25 soft 3 2 miniature effect 3 2 and selective color 3 2 amp Smart Photo Selector 3 2 movie HD 16 9 slow motion 8 3 Z Motion Snapshot 16 9 Shutter Type Electronic shutter Speed 6000 30 s in steps of 14 EV Bulb Time requires optional ML L3 remote control Flash sync speed Synchronizes with shutter at X Yo s or slower Release Mode e Single frame continuous Electronic Hi e Self timer delayed remote remote interval timer shooting quick response Release Frame advance rate e Electronic Hi Approx 10 30 or 60 fps e Other modes Up to 5 fps auto photo mode or P S A M c
50. notes information that should be read before using the camera AA This icon marks references to other pages in this manual The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 Digitutor Digitutor a series of watch and learn manuals in movie form is avail able from the following website http www nikondigitutor com index_eng html A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time read the safety instructions in For Your Safety A 4 6 and Caring for the Camera and Battery Cau tions M 72 Product Documentation The following documentation is supplied with the camera User s Manual this manual Describes how a to take and view pictures COJ Reference Manual on CD A complete guide to using your digital camera included as a pdf file on the supplied Ref erence Manual CD ROM The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later available for free download from the Adobe website 1 2 Start the computer and insert the reference manual CD Double click the CD Nikon 1 J2 icon in Computer or My Computer Windows or on the desktop Mac OS Double click the INDEX pdf icon to display a language selec tion screen and click a language to display the Reference Man ual For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to o
51. o preserve details in highlights and shadows in high contrast scenes the built in flash does not fire While the shots are combined a message will be displayed and the shutter release will be disabled The final photograph will be On displayed when processing is complete First exposure Second exposure Combined HDR darker brighter image The flash fires to fill in illuminate shadows in back lit subjects Only one shot is taken when the shutter release button is fully pressed and the flash fires with each shot No pictures will be taken if the built in flash is not raised raise the flash before shooting Off M Framing HDR Photographs The edges of the image will be cropped out The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting Depending on the scene shading may be uneven and shadows may appear around bright objects or halos around dark objects If the cam era is unable to successfully combine the two images a single image will be recorded at normal exposure and Active D Lighting will be applied Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas 1 Set focus and exposure Frame the start of the pan orama and press the shut ter release button halfway Guides will appear in the display 2 Start shooting Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down and then lift your fin ger from the button 4 vy lt and gt i
52. on pressed for continuous rewind or advance You can also rotate the multi selector to rewind or advance when playback is paused Adjust Q Press up to increase volume down to volume decrease Return to lt i KER full frame o a Press A or gt to exit to full frame playback playback is 42 Deleting Movies To delete the current movie press A confirmation dialog will be displayed press fi again to delete the movie and return to playback or press P to exit without deleting the movie Note that once deleted movies can not be recovered 43 44 Motion Snapshot Mode Choose Motion Snapshot mode to record brief movie vignettes with your photographs Each time the shutter is released the camera records a still image and about a second of movie foot age When the resulting Motion Snapshot is viewed on the camera the movie will play back in slow motion over approxi mately 2 5 s followed by the still image playback is accompa nied by a background track about 10 s long Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode 1 Select Motion Snapshot mode Rotate the mode dial to Ed G Available Settings For information on the options available in Motion Snapshot mode see page 48 2 Frame the picture Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame 3 Begin buffering Press the shutter release button half way to focus 1
53. ontrol is remote pressed Quick response The shutter is released when the shutter release but remote ton on the optional ML L3 remote control is pressed Before Using the Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time remove the clear plas tic battery insulator sheet 1 Mount the camera on a tripod Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta ble level surface 2 Display self timer options Press 4 to display self timer options 52 3 Select the desired option Use the multi selector to highlight the desired option and press 4 Frame the photograph and shoot Self timer mode Press the shutter release button halfway to focus and then press the button the rest of the way down The self timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound Two seconds before the photo is taken the lamp will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid Remote control mode Aim the ML L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera 1 13 and press the ML L3 shutter release button stand at a distance of 5 m 16 ft or less In delayed remote mode the self timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released In quick response remote mode the self timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released 53 54 Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if t
54. or information on silencing the beep that sounds when the camera focuses or the shutter is released 23 24 Viewing Photographs Press gt to display your most recent pho tograph full frame in the monitor full frame playback Press lt or gt or rotate the multi selector to view additional pictures To zoom in on the center of the current image press the 3 control up Press down to zoom out To view multiple images press down when the picture is displayed full frame 3 control To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway GZ See Also See page 60 for slide show options Deleting Pictures To delete the current picture press t Note that once deleted pic tures can not be recovered 1 Display the photograph Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page 2 Press t A confirmation dialog will be dis played Delete Yes 3 Delete the photograph Press ft again to delete the picture and return to playback or press gt to exit without deleting the picture Deleting Multiple Pictures The Delete option in the playback menu M 60 can be used to delete selected pictures all pictures pictures taken on selected dates or pic tures previously selected as candidates for deletion 25
55. raph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds the photo will automati cally clear from the display and the camera will be ready to shoot when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete Memory card access lamp Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Lenses with retractable lens barrel but tons can not be used when retracted To unlock and extend the lens keep the retractable lens barrel button pressed while rotating the zoom ring The camera will turn on automatically when the retractable lens barrel lock is released 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 If the view through the lens is displayed or the monitor is off the camera will turn off automatically when the lens barrel is locked in the case of 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 and 1 NIKKOR VR 30 110mm f 3 8 5 6 lenses firmware version 1 10 or later is required if locking the lens barrel is to turn the camera off when the monitor is off for information on updating lens firmware visit the Nikon website for your area Be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attaching or removing the lens Retract the lens before removal Face Prio
56. rd warning indicator EFlash ready indicator EJTime available EEES 37 41 Self timer HISO sensitivity remote control mode uuu 52 ISO sensitivity indicator Continuous mode e Wi ISO sensitivity indicator Ej Active D pany Fe E Aperture Picture Control El Shutter speed E White balance H Metering EANN 61 Movie settings HD movies Sone fg Battery indicator Frame rate Sound settings eesesssssssssssssessessees 62 slow motion movies ARENOS 60 28 Eye Fi indicator mage size pan AE autofocus AF image quality lock indicator HFocus mode HJ Focus area IZ AF area mode Ei Microphone sensitivity Face priority AF Flash compensation EH Exposure compensation K appears when memory remains E for over 1000 exposures Available only in detailed display Ez Time elapsed Recording indicator HDR indicator 15 E First Steps 1 Attach the camera strap Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets ZA WE ial ia Ba 2 Charge the battery Insert the battery and plug the charger in An exhausted battery fully charges in about two hours Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete Battery charging Charging complete K The Plug Adapter Depending on the country or region of purchase a plug adapter may be sup plied with the charger The shap
57. re 2 GB or more recom mended e Windows XP 512 MB or more 2 GB or more recommended Hard disk space A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1 GB or more recommended Monitor e Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels XGA or more 1280 x 1024 pixels SXGA or more recommended e Color 24 bit color True Color or more Mac 0S e Photos JPEG movies Intel Core or Xeon series e H 264 movies playback Core Duo 2 GHz or better e H 264 movies editing 2 6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo 0s Mac OS X version 10 6 8 or 10 7 3 RAM 512 MB or more 2 GB or more recommended i A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1 GB Hard disk space or more recommended e Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels XGA or more 1280 x 1024 Monitor pixels SXGA or more recommended e Color 24 bit color millions of colors or more Motion Snapshots ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots on a computer Supported Operating Systems See the websites listed on page 11 for the latest information on sup ported operating systems 64 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer Transferring Pictures 1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Choose one of the following methods e Direct USB connection Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable do not use force or insert the connecto
58. ries The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon authorized service representative once every one to two years and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particu larly recommended if the camera is used professionally Any accesso ries regularly used with the camera such as lenses should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for dam ages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing prod uct support and education continually updated information is avail able on line at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be ava
59. rity AF The camera detects and focuses on portrait _ subjects face priority AF A double yellow __ S border will be displayed if a portrait subject is detected facing the camera if multiple faces up to a maximum of five are detected the Toa camera will select the closest subject Press L at the shutter release button halfway to focus on the subject in the double yellow border The border will clear from the display if the camera can no longer detect the subject because for example the subject has looked away Automatic Scene Selection In auto photo mode the camera automati Scene icon cally analyzes the subject and selects the appropriate scene The selected scene is shown by an icon in the display Portrait Human portrait subjects ka Landscape Landscapes and cityscapes I Night portrait Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds amp Close up Subjects close to the camera Auto Subjects that do not fall into the categories listed above KA Auto Power Off If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds the displays will turn off and the power lamp start to flash 1 18 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 GZ See Also See page 62 f
60. rs at an angle and then turn the camera on Cm OL Og A D aq tS e SD card slot If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot the card can be inserted directly in the slot e SD card reader Connect a card reader available separately from third party suppliers to the computer and insert the memory card 2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a pro gram select Nikon Transfer 2 K Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below 1 Under Import pictures and ae Sa videos click Change pro gram A program selection l g dialog will be displayed select a Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK 2 Double click Import file 65 66 3 Click Start Transfer At default settings all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer Click Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection If the camera is connected to the computer turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable If you are using a card reader or card slot choose the appropriate option in the com puter operating system to eject the removable disk corre sponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot Viewing Pictures Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is com plete Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows Double click
61. s the installer Welcome dialog will launch automatically proceed to Step 2 Users of Mac OS must first double click the CD icon on the desktop and then double click the Welcome icon 2 Select a language Select a language and click Next If the desired language is not available click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language region selec tion is not available in the European release 3 Start the installer Click Install and follow the on screen instructions 4 Exit the installer Click Yes Windows or OK Mac OS when installation is com plete The following software is installed e ViewNX 2 e Short Movie Creator e Apple QuickTime Windows only 5 Remove the installer CD from the CD ROM drive 63 System Requirements The system requirements for the ViewNX 2 are Windows CPU e Photos JPEG movies Intel Celeron Pentium 4 or Core series 1 6 GHz or better e H 264 movies playback 3 0 GHz or better Pentium D e H 264 movies editing 2 6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo os Pre installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic Home Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate 64 and 32 bit editions Service Pack 1 Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate 64 and 32 bit edi tions Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Home Edition Profes sional 32 bit editions only Service Pack 3 RAM e Windows 7 Windows Vista 1 GB or mo
62. sageS esrsecseoscocescoseoccseeseoseocescoseocsoesoccseoceseoseoerssoseosesesse 79 SPeCifiCATIONS sssscssssccesseesesessssseesssesssssseesssessssessessesessesesseses 81 WIR EX E E E 90 Take pictures or movies in any of five modes Choose Motion Snapshot mode OQ 44 to record both photographs and brief movie vignettes amp Smart Photo Selector mode 32 to capture fleeting changes of expression and other hard to time shots auto photo mode 20 to sim plify photography by leaving the cam e 59 era in charge of settings ic creative mode C26 to use special effects match settings to the scene or shoot in exposure modes P S A or M or movie mode 36 to record high definition or slow motion movies Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera For a complete guide to using your digital camera see the Reference Manual on CD To get the most from your camera please be sure to read this User s Manual thoroughly and keep it where it will be read by all who use the product Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following sym bols and conventions are used V This icon marks cautions information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera This icon marks
63. sions W x H x D Approx 30 7 x 50 0 x 14 0 mm 1 2 x 2 0 x 0 6 in Weight Approx 41 g 1 4 oz excluding terminal cover 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 Type 1 mount lens Focal length 10 30 mm Maximum aperture f 3 5 5 6 Construction 12 elements in 9 groups including 3 aspherical elements Angle of view 77 29 40 Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors VCMs Minimum focus distance 0 2 m 0 7 ft from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 rounded diaphragm opening Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range e 10 mm focal length f 3 5 16 e 30 mm focal length f 5 6 16 Filter attachment size 40 5 mm P 0 5 mm Dimensions Approx 57 5 mm diameter x 42 mm distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted Weight Approx 115 g 4 1 oz 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm f 3 5 5 6 Type 1 mount lens Focal length 11 27 5 mm Maximum aperture f 3 5 5 6 Construction 8 elements in 6 groups including 1 ED lens element and 1 aspherical lens element 1 protective glass element Angle of view 72 32 20 Minimum focus distance 0 3 m 1 0 ft from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 rounded diaphragm opening Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range e 11 mm focal length f 3 5 16 e 27 5 mm focal length f 5 6 16 Filter attachment size 40 5 mm P 0 5 mm
64. sist illuminator Lens servo e Autofocus AF Single AF AF S continuous AF AF C auto AF S AF C selection AF A full time AF AF F e Manual focus MF AF area mode Single point auto area subject tracking Focus area e Single point AF 135 focus areas the center 73 areas support phase detection AF e Auto area AF 41 focus areas Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter release button halfway single AF or by pressing f t AE L AF L button Face priority AF On off Flash Built in flash Raised by sliding flash pop up control Guide Number GN Approx 5 16 m ft ISO 100 20 C 68 F Control i TTL flash control using image sensor available Mode Fill flash slow sync red eye reduction slow sync with red eye reduction rear curtain sync rear curtain with slow sync Flash compensation 3 1 EV in increments of 14 EV Flash ready indicator Lights when built in flash unit is fully charged White balance Auto incandescent fluorescent direct sunlight flash cloudy shade preset manual all except preset manual with fine tuning Movie Metering TTL metering using image sensor Metering method e Matrix e Center weighted Meters 4 5 mm circle in center of frame e Spot Meters 2mm circle centered on selected focus area Movie Frame size pixels recording rate HD movies e 1920 x 1080 60i 59 94 fields s
65. ss Remote Control ML L3 152 The ML L3 uses a 3 V controls CR2025 battery DAG Go O o q Pressing the battery chamber latch to the right insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber Ensure that the battery is in the correct orientation 68 Software Capture NX 2 A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color con trol points Note Use the latest versions of Nikon software see the web sites listed on page 11 for the latest information on sup ported operating systems At default settings Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Capture NX 2 and other Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the computer and the computer is connected to the Internet A message is auto matically displayed when an update is found Body caps Body Cap BF N1000 The body cap keeps the dust shield free of dust when a lens is not in place Tripod adapters Tripod Adapter TA N100 Prevents large lenses from coming into contact with the tripod head when the camera is mounted on a tripod 69 Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recom mended for movie recording Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used SD
66. stortion may be visible in the displays and in the final movie under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame flicker and banding can be reduced in HD movies by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply but note that the slowest shutter speed avail able is Yoo at 50 Hz Yo at 60 Hz M 62 Bright light sources may leave after images when the camera is panned Jagged edges color fringing moir and bright spots may also appear When recording movies avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources Fail ure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera s internal circuitry 39 Slow Motion Record silent movies with an aspect ratio of 8 3 Movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at 30 fps 1 Select movie mode Rotate the mode dial to 2 Select slow motion mode Press the amp button and use the multi selector and amp 9 button to select Slow motion A slow motion movie crop with an aspect ratio of 8 3 will appear in the display button 3 Frame the opening shot Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display 40 RP LIS 400 F5 6 00 05s 4 Start recording Press the movie record button to begin recording A recording indica
67. t Photo Selector mode see page 48 32 2 Frame the photograph 3 Begin buffering photographs Press the shutter release button half way to focus 121 An icon will be y displayed as the camera begins g recording images to the memory par buffer The camera continuously adjusts focus to account for changes in the distance to the subject in the AF area brackets while the shutter release button is pressed halfway A vis AF area brackets 4 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The camera will compare shots recorded to the buffer both before and after the shutter release button was pressed and select five to copy to the memory card Note that some time may be required The best picture is displayed in the monitor for a few seconds when recording is complete Smart Photo Selector Mode The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject Movies can not be recorded and pressing the movie record button has no effect The flash can not be used 33 34 Viewing Photographs Press gt and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector M 24 pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a icon Of the five pho tographs recorded by the Smart Photo Selector only the best shot will be dis played when you press the multi selec tor ri
68. t dis pose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management Notice for Customers in the U S A The Battery Charger INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U S A use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro tection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio commu nications However there is no guar antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio or television recep tion which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following m
69. thers read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip ment Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol This icon marks warnings To prevent possible injury read all warn ings before using this Nikon product HEWARNINGS ZA Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the Do not disassemble Touching the prod sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire A Turn off immediately in the event of mal function Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter available uct s internal parts could result in injury In the event of malfunction the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident remove the bat tery and or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection separately unplug the AC adapter Keep out of reach of children Failure to and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the equip ment to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection obser
70. tions when handling batteries e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat e Keep the battery terminals clean e Turn the product off before replac ing the battery Remove the battery from the cam era or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function If the battery will not be used for some time insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it and storing it in a location with an ambient tem perature of 15 to 25 C 59 to 77 F avoid hot or extremely cold loca tions Repeat this process at least once every six months eTurning the camera on and off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life Batteries that have been fully dis charged must be charged before use e The internal temperature of the bat tery may rise while the battery is in use Attempting to charge the bat tery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery per formance and the battery may not charge or charge only partially Wait for the battery to cool before charg ing e Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that
71. to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again Use the charger with compatible bat teries only Unplug when not in use Memory Cards The camera stores pic tures on SD SDHC and SDXC mem ory cards available separately 0 70 Observe the following precautions when handling memory cards Memory cards may be hot after use Observe due caution when remov ing memory cards from the camera Do not remove memory cards from the camera turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded deleted or copied to a computer Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects Do not bend drop or subject to strong physical shocks Do not apply force to the card cas ing Failure to observe this precau tion could damage the card Do not expose to water heat high levels of humidity or direct sunlight Do not format memory cards in a computer M Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon authorized service representative once every on
72. toexposure Lock V iV iV W iV Vi v v vv S Focus lock V IV AAAA Arar iV sl amp Self timer Aa Aa aa ee A A ee A A Ep paue vivivi iivivviviviy 2 compensation Flash mode Yit dtl dtld deld v v Movie mode Theme i l 1 P Programmed auto is selected automatically when Electronic Hi is selected for Continuous 2 NEF RAW and NEF RAW JPEG fine not available 3 RAW images fixed at 3872 x 2592 4 Not available when Electronic Hi is selected for Continuous 5 VR lenses only 6 Not available if a frame rate of 10 fps is chosen when Electronic Hi is E selected for Continuous 7 Available only when built in flash unit is raised 8 Not available when HDR is on 51 E More on Photography Self Timer and Remote Control Modes The self timer and optional ML L3 remote control 1 68 can be used to reduce camera shake or for self portraits The following options are available Self timer and remote control off The shutter is off released when the camera shutter release button is pressed Olls 10s The shutter is released 2 5 or 10 seconds after the O5s 5s _ Shutter release button is pressed all the way down Choose 2s to reduce camera shake 5s or 10s for Ors 2s self portraits The shutter is released 2 s after the shutter release Delayed f 3 2s y button on the optional ML L3 remote c
73. ton halfway Deleting Motion Snapshots To delete the current Motion Snapshot press tt A confirmation dialog will be displayed press t again to delete the photo and movie and return to play back or press gt to exit without deleting the file Note that once deleted Motion Snapshots can not be recovered ee Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode HE 3 Auto Photo amp Smart Photo Selector Movie and 4 Motion Snap shot Modes k a Od P Ss A MW S M Exposure mode l VW v lVvivVviVviVviVvdive Image quality Viv f 7 J J J J J Image size vivy Continuous Pma He Ss Ss SS SS SS Frame rate eilei ilaele Movie settings walwe welws J Je Metering HW Welw lV lV lV lv White balance l Vv lvilvivi lviVviviv ISO sensitivity W YU vY Y W V4 viv Picture Control l lV lvlvivi lWiVviviv Custom Picture aN lee low carer grit iee w Control 8 Color space a aa aa aa SSS SSS Ss HDR I il Active D Lighting 3 2 Long exposure NR SS ea eS aS SSS Sighs noise lviviviviviviviviviy reduction Fade in fade out walwe welws J Je
74. tor the time elapsed and the time available are displayed while record ing is in progress The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the dis play face detection M 23 is not Movie record button available Recording indicator Time elapsed 400 F5 6 Time available 5 End recording Press the movie record button again to end recording Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached the memory card is full another mode is selected the lens is removed or the camera becomes hot 10 Movie record button Maximum Length Up to 5 seconds or 4GB of footage can be recorded note that depending on memory card write speed shooting may end before this length is reached 2 70 GZ See Also See page 60 for frame rate options 41 Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a icon in full frame playback 1 24 Press to start playback Movie playback indicator icon Length Current position total length d MO OBANI rn 72012 ie 42 04 111920 1080 00 54 05 00 Volume To Use Description Pause Pause playback Pla Resume playback when the movie is paused y or during rewind advance Press lt to rewind to advance Speed increases with each press from 2x to 5x to 10x to 15x If playback is paused the movie Advance rewinds or advances one frame at a time keep rewind the butt
75. trait orientation Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor use of the built in flash 55 or a tripod is recommended G Available Settings For information on the options available in auto photo mode see page 48 Movie Recording In auto photo mode movies can not be recorded and pressing the movie record button has no effect 20 3 Frame the photograph Position your subject in the center of the frame 4 Focus Press the shutter release button half way to focus If the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator 1 13 may light to assist the focus operation If the camera is able to focus the selected focus area will be highlighted in green and a beep will sound a beep may not sound if the subject is moving If the camera is unable to focus the focus area will be displayed in red Using a Zoom Lens scale to zoom in shorter focal lengths to zoom aS Zoom in Zoom ring Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length out Zoom out 21 22 5 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph The memory card access lamp will light and the photog
76. tripod head when the camera is mounted on a tripod 1 69 GZ See Also See page 62 for options controlling how long the camera will wait for a signal from the remote and the beep that sounds when the self timer or remote control is used The Built in Flash To use the flash raise it by sliding the flash pop up control Charging begins when the flash is raised once charging is complete a flash ready indicator will be displayed when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The following flash modes are available choose a flash Flash pop up control mode as described on the following page 4 Fillflash The flash fires with every shot Use when the subject is poorly lit or with back lit sub jects to fill in illuminate shadows 4 Red eye reduction The red eye reduction lamp lights before the flash fires reducing red eye caused by light reflecting from your subject s reti nas Red eye reduction al slow sync Combines red eye reduction with slow shutter speeds to capture background details at night or under low light Use for portraits taken against a backdrop of night scenery SSW Fill flash slow sync Combines fill flash with slow shutter speeds to capture details of poorly lit backgrounds iow Rear curtain slow sync Combines rear curtain sync see below with slow shutter speeds to capture poorly lit background details REAR Rear
77. ust settings for different types of lighting ISO sensitivity Control the camera s sensitivity to light Picture Control Choose how the camera processes pictures Custom Picture Control Create custom Picture Controls Color space Choose a color space for new pictures HDR Enhance detail in highlights and shadows when pho tographing high contrast scenes 1 30 Active D Lighting Avoid loss of detail in highlights and shadows Long exposure NR Reduce noise in long time exposures High ie a Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities reduction Fade in fadeout Shoot HD movies with fade in fade out effects Movig sound Choose sound recording options options Interval timer Take photos at a pre selected interval shooting Vibration reduction Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR lenses with vibration reduc tion Focus mode Choose how the camera focuses AF area mode Choose how the focus area is selected Face priorityAF Turn face priority AF on or off Built in AF assist Control the built in AF assist illuminator Flash compensation Control flash output 61 62 HE Setup Menu Options Reset setup options Reset setup menu options to default values Format memory card Format the memory card Slot empty release lock Allow the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera Welcome screen Display a welcome message
78. ve this precaution could result in injury In addition note that small parts constitute a choking hazard Should a child swallow any part of this equipment consult a physician immediately N Do not use in the presence of flammable Do not place the strap around the neck of gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation Z Do not remain in contact with the camera battery or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the device become hot Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low temperature burns A Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents A Observe caution when using a flash e Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns e Using a flash close to the subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed when photographing infants when the flash should be no less than one meter 39 in from the subject Z Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the displays break care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the displays touching th
79. vernment bonds even if such copies or repro ductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipu lated by law is prohibited Disposing of Data Storage Devices e Cautions on certain copies and reproduc tions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc com muter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or repro duce passports issued by the govern ment licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcuts prints maps drawings movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or

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