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1. 63 64 Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Press the shutter release button all the way down to take a photograph without 4 interrupting movie recording Photo g l graphs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 3 2 f Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Up to 20 photographs can be taken with each movie shot Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow motion movies Z See Also See page 194 for information on configuring the camera to take photo graphs automatically during movie recording Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a icon in full frame playback 1 41 Press to start playback icon Length Movie playback indicator Current position total length Volume The following operations can be performed To Use Description ERD Pause OP Pause playback Qos pay v Resume playback when the movie is paused Play 1e p aya P or during rewind advance Press lt to rewind gt to advance Speed SD increases with each press from 2x to 4x to 8x KOJ to 16x If playback is paused the movie Advance Qus rewinds or advances one frame at a time keep rewind m the button pressed for continuous rewind or advance You can also rotate the multi selector to rewind or advance when playback is paused Adjust Tis Rotate the main command dial to adjust vol volume ww ume A Return to
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3. TEOMA EkAFINE J via 65 6 210 00 AF area brackets AF F Full time AF For subjects in motion The camera focuses continu ously photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus MF ae whether or not the camera is in focus Manual focus Focus manually 2102 Photos can be taken Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus Focus Mode The focus modes available vary with the shooting mode as shown below Mode Focus mode eM AF A default AF S Best moment Active Selection AF C MF capture as Slow view Advanced movie m HD movie Fast motion AF F default AF S mada i Jump cut 4 second movie MF E Slow motion AF S default MF movie M 189 menus Focus mode can also be accessed from both the shooting M 167 and 99 100 1 Display focus mode options Press A AF to display focus mode options 2 Select the desired option Use the multi selector to highlight the desired option and press 9 GZ See Also See page 212 for information on controlling the beep that sounds when the camera focuses Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions or the focus area may be displayed in green and the camera may s
4. 28 45 256 271 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 SB4B01 11 2014 Nikon Corporation 6MVA7611 01
5. 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 EL20a rechargeable Li ion battery Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated capacity 7 2V 1110 mAh Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimensions W x H x D Approx 30 7 x 50 0 x 14 0 mm 1 2 x 2 0 x 0 6 in Weight Approx 42 g 1 5 oz excluding terminal cover 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 PD Z00M Type 1 mount lens Focal length 10 30 mm Maximum aperture 3 5 5 6 Construction 9 elements in 7 groups including 4 aspherical lens elements 1 ED lens element and HRI lens 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 Dimensions Approx 58 mm diameter x 28 mm distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted Weight Approx 85 g 3 0 oz TNIKKOR 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 ele ment and 1 aspherical lens element 1 pr
6. TTL TTL Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shoot ing conditions i TTL flash control M Manual Choose a flash level between Full and 1 32 1 32 0f full power At full power the built in flash has a guide number of about 5 16 m ft ISO 100 20 C 68 F at ISO 160 the guide number is about 6 3 20 7 A amp icon flashes in the display P J during flash photography when am this option is selected a cee 187 188 Flash Compensation Flash compensation alters flash output from the level suggested by the camera changing the brightness of the main sub ject relative to the background Choose from values between 3 EV darker and 1 EV brighter in increments of 4EV in general positive values make the subject brighter while nega tive values make it darker A amp icon is displayed when flash com pensation is in effect Normal flash out put can be restored by setting flash compensation to 0 Flash compensa tion is not reset when the camera is turned off The Movie Menu To display the movie menu press MENU and select Movies O aL MENU button Reset movie options Frame size frame rate Movie sound options Optical VR Electronic VR Auto image capture The movie menu contains the following options Option Description Default ian Reset movie Rese
7. 4 Take pictures Before shooting confirm that the Flash ready light flash ready light flash status indica tor on the rear of the flash unit is lit aie and that the flash ready indicator 4 ney ON appears in the camera display To take pictures without the flash turn the flash unit off TN Ore GZ See Also See page 187 for information on flash control or page 188 for informa tion on adjusting flash level 110 HE Bounce Lighting Light from the flash can be bounced reflected from a ceiling or wall diffusing the light from the flash to make shadows less harsh and reduce glare from hair skin clothing and foreground objects c Flash head rotated upward 90 bounce lighting normal lighting Bounce Lighting If possible bounce flash lighting from a reflective white or near white surface light reflected from other surfaces may change the colors in the photograph If no suitable surface can be found nearby a piece of white paper A4 or letter sized can be used instead but be sure to check the results in the camera display The Capture Illuminator The optional SB N5 flash unit offers a capture illuminator that lights to illuminate subjects in best moment capture and Motion Snap shot modes 1 76 87 In Active Selection Smart Photo Selector and Motion Snapshot modes the illuminator will light for about 5 seconds during buffering illuminating sub j
8. Position crop Press A V lt or P to position the crop Create copy Save the current crop as a separate file 4 Cropped Copies Playback zoom may not be available with cropped copies The size of the copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio and appears at upper left in the crop display Edit Movie Trim footage from movies to create edited copies 1 Choose an edit option Highlight one of the following options and press gt e Choose start point Remove all frames before a chosen starting frame ef Start point uy point PIPE rO CO e Choose end point Remove all frames after a chosen closing frame End point 2 2 Select a movie Press lt or P or rotate the multi selector to highlight a movie 158 and press to select 163 164 3 Pause the movie on opening or closing frame Play the movie back pressing to begin and resume playback and to pause M 65 the first frame is indi cated by a B icon in the display the last frame by I While playback is paused press lt or gt to rewind or advance one frame at a time Pause playback when you reach the frame that will become the new opening or closing frame 4 Delete the unwanted frames Press A to delete all frames before Choose start point or after Choose end point the current frame 5 Save the copy Highlight Yes and press to save the m
9. 5 Attach a lens Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 PD ZOOM When using the 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 PD ZOOM be sure not touch the lens cover M 256 failure to observe this precaution could result in product mal function Remove the rear lens cap Remove the camera body cap v Mounting mark camera Keeping the mounting marks aligned position the lens on f the camera Mounting mark lens v 28 Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place If the lens supports vibration reduction VR vibration reduc tion can be controlled from the camera M 183 Detaching the Lens Be sure the lens is retracted before removal To remove the lens turn the camera off then press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise After removing the lens replace the camera body cap the rear lens cap and if applicable the front lens cap Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Lenses with retractable lens barrel but tons can not be used when retracted To unlock and extend the lens readying the camera for use keep the retractable lens barrel button pressed while rotating the zoom ring as shown The lens can be retracted and the zoom ring locked by pressing the bu
10. K Television Playback Volume can be adjusted using the controls on the television adjusting volume on the camera has no effect Use of an AC adapter and power connector available separately is recommended for extended play back Electronic VR Electronic vibration reduction M 184 can not be used while an HDMI cable is connected HE HDMI Device Control To control the camera remotely from a device that supports HDMI CEC High Definition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control select On for HDMI device control in the camera setup menu For information on using a remote control see the television manual 149 150 Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer connected directly to the camera Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable 1 Turn the camera off 2 Connect the USB cable Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle 3 Turn the camera on A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor followed by a PictBridge playback display To print pictures one at a time proceed to page 151 To print multiple selected pictures or all pictures proceed to page 153 M Selecting Photographs for Printing Movies and NEF RAW photographs 2171 can not be selected for printing If Motion Snapshots are selected only the photographs will be printed the m
11. Be sure to update to the latest versions of the supplied software Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates while the computer is connected to the Internet ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots saved using the File format gt NMS files option in the shooting menu M 176 See the websites listed on page xviii for the latest information on sup 142 System Requirements The system requirements for ViewNX 2 are Windows CPU e Photos Intel Celeron Pentium 4 Core Series 1 6 GHz or better Movies playback Pentium D 3 0 GHz or better Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a frame size of 1280 x 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 x 1080 or more e Movies editing Intel Core i5 or better os Pre installed versions of Windows 8 1 Windows 7 or Windows Vista Memory RAM e 32 bit Windows 8 1 Windows 7 or Windows Vista 1 GB or more 2 GB or more recommended e 64 bit Windows 8 1 Windows 7 or Windows Vista 2 GB or more 4 GB or more recommended Hard disk space A minimum of 1 GB available on the startup disk 3 GB or more recommended Graphics e Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels XGA or more 1280 x 1024 pixels or more recommended e Color 24 bit color True Color or more 143 Mac e Photos Intel Core or Xeon series e Movies playback Core Duo 2 GHz or better Intel
12. Optional Accessories At the time of writing the following accessories were available for your camera Lenses 1 mount lenses Mount Mount Adapter FT1 The FT1 allows NIKKOR F mount lenses to adapters be used with Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cameras The angle of view of an F mount lens mounted on the FT1 is equivalent to that of a 35 mm format lens with a focal length about 2 7 x longer See page 259 for informa tion on using the FT1 be sure to update to the latest version of the FT1 firmware before use For information on attaching and removing the FT1 and on precautions for use see the FT1 Mount Adapter User s Manual For information on the lenses that can be used see Compatible NIKKOR F Mount Lenses The FT1 Mount Adapter User s Manual and Compatible NIKKOR F Mount Lenses are included with the FT1 Electronic Electronic Viewfinder DF N1000 42 34 The DF N1000 connects viewfinders to the camera multi accessory port Grips Grip GR N1010 M 36 The GR N1010 offers improved han dling and is equipped with a sub command dial and shut ter release and Fn3 buttons Power sources e Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL20a A 23 24 Additional EN EL20a batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon authorized service representatives e Battery Charger MH 29 A 23 Recharge EN EL20a batteries e Power Connector EP 5C AC Adapter EH 5b These accessories can be used to power the ca
13. 4 exposure compensation 104 4 flash mode red eye reduction SLOW slow sync REAR rear curtain SYNC weer 4 flash ready indicator 107 110 PRE Preset manual Matrix ccesee center weighted 2 SpOt oo auto area t1 single point subject tracking Numerics 4 second MOVIE sssssssssssssrsssssserssssrers 62 A AC adapter Accessories Active D Lighting Active Selection Adobe RGB Advanced movie mode AF area mode AF assist illuminator Aperture Aperture priority auto Assign AE AF L button Assign Fn buttons Assisted GPS Attaching the lens wuss Auto distortion control Auto image capture Auto image rotation Auto mode Auto photography Auto power off 29 114 213 Auto area AF area mode 185 Autofocus Automatic scene selection Auto select AF ibe Available Settings wesc B Battery 23 24 33 253 Beep 39 95 212 Best moment capture mode 76 Best SHOU busin ican euseainandnantvendne Body cap Border Bounce lighting a Brightness wu 204 Buffering 78 83 84 88 Built in AF assist 186 Built in flash 105 c Calendar Calendar playback Capture 40 frames over Capture illuminator Capture NX 2 CEC Center weighted Metering Charging a battery wissen Clock Clock batter
14. 5 Download the photo to the smart device Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device and follow the on screen instructions to download the photo When download is complete press the MENU button on the camera to terminate the Wi Fi connection 126 Uploading Multiple Selected Photos To upload multiple selected photos use the Wi Fi upload option in the playback menu 1 Choose Wi Fi upload Press the MENU button to display the menus Highlight Wi Fi upload in the Oma playback menu and press P D 0 MENU button oa review Rotate tall WiFi upload DPOF bathe order 2 Select photos Press lt or P to scroll through pictures and press A or to select or deselect or press and hold the main command dial 158 to view the highlighted picture full frame Selected images are indicated by a icon om Main command dial 127 128 3 Press Press to complete the operation A confirmation dialog will be displayed 4 Select Yes Highlight Yes and press 5 Select the camera SSID on the smart device Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by the smart device 6 Download the photos to the smart device Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device and follow the on screen instructions to download the selected photos When download is complete press the MENU button on the camera to terminate the Wi Fi connection M
15. Auto and Creative Modes 116 PS Ay ANd M MOeS iivscccscsscssssssssessesssssssesssssessessesssssssesseeses 116 Advanced Movie Mode sssssssscssssesssecsssessecssnesssccssneeseesssnsessessnees 117 Wi Fi 119 What Wi Fi Can Do for You 119 Accessing the Camera 120 WPS Android Onlly 121 PIN Entry Android Only 122 SSID Android ANd iOS sessssessssesssssessesesssessesssesssssecressssssecesessssee 123 Uploading Pictures to a Smart Device essseseseseseseseeees 125 Uploading Photos One at a Time sssssssscsssesccsssecessesecenseessnees 125 Uploading Multiple Selected Photos ssssscssssssccsssecesseesesnees 127 More on Playback Photo Information Thumbnail Playback Calendar Playback sessssosscossoscosssoscosssosccossosscoesoscosecossosecose Playback ZOOM hissiin toiii e asen Deleting Pictures siisiiisccsiscssssescssassssssesssesescbsosssenssesasivassesvcosesss Deleting the Current Picture ssscssssescssseccsseccssseeccsneeessneecssnees 136 The Playback Menu sssssccssssscssssccsssecssseccsssecssnssecssseceenneeessneeessse 136 Rating PICtures cccssssssseriseseocassssscdssesscesiocscoossadesocnssscasscoossnenee 137 Slide SHOWS sessscessanssassosecnsscansstesesvondosessseressedatesnaSeansovansoroncsscnsoeas 138 Connections 141 Installing the Supplied Software essssssesssossesssossesscoseesseee System Requirements eccsescsseecseescn
16. Delete highlighted T See page 136 image 133 Calendar Playback To view pictures taken on a selected date rotate the main com mand dial left when 16 pictures are displayed M 133 The following operations can be performed To Use Description To view the calendar rotate the main com mand dial left when 16 images are dis Display played 2 133 calendar Pe m h Ras To return to the 16 image display rotate the Exit to main command dial right when the calen humbnai dar is displayed l playback E Highlight date Use multi selector or sub command dial to highlight date in calendar display View pictures taken on Press to view the first picture taken on highlighted the highlighted date date Delete pictures taken on Press to delete all pictures taken on the highlighted T highlighted date date 134 Playback Zoom To zoom in on a photograph display it full frame and rotate the main command dial right Playback zoom is not available with movies or Motion Snapshots The following operations can be performed To Use Description Rotate the main com mand dial right to Zoom inor wh zoom in left to zoom out Ras out Whenever you zoom in or out a navi gation window will appear with the area currently visible in the display indicated by a yel View other low border Press A V 4 or P t
17. M Autoexposure lock Y Y3 W Y i W v Focus lock W3 73 Y v Y v a Continuous v i J J 3 Q Self timer Tamar E Z 2 Remote control v v v v Exposure v ivelvd ilv 7 Nala ye es compensation Flash mode v5 J 1 Has no effect on movies recorded with movie record button 2 RAW images fixed at 5232 x 3488 pixels 3 Available when P S A or M is selected for Exposure mode 4 Not available when Slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode 62 5 Not available when 10 20 30 or 60 fps is selected in continuous mode 92 6 Available when P S or A is selected for Exposure mode HEP S A M and fC Creative Modes In the table below creative modes are represented by the following icons creative palette G3 HDR M easy panorama Q soft amp miniature effect selective color cross process and toy camera effect P S A M Gi 1 0 4 26 iy Image quality Y A As ee vi z lmage size Y A A a ae Vv 2 Metering Vv v Auto distortion control VI Vi VY Yt Vv 2 Color space Y V Vv z Active D Lighting Y v w Long exposure NR vt v 2 Interval timer shooting Yv iv 3 Focu
18. Motion Snapshots can also be recorded with background music Background music or no sound None Motion Snapshot Mode Movies can not be recorded using the movie record button and the built in flash and optional flash units can not be used GZ See Also See page 175 for information on choosing what portions of the buffer are included in the movie footage For information on saving Motion Snapshots in a format that can be viewed in most movie playback soft ware see page 176 See page 166 for information on combining the movie portions of multiple Motion Snapshots into a single movie Viewing Motion Snapshots Press gt and use the multi selector to dis play a Motion Snapshot 41 Motion Snapshots are indicated by a Ed icon Pressing when a Motion Snapshot is displayed plays back the movie portion in slow motion over a period of about 4 s followed by the photo playback is accompanied by the audio track selected using the Audio option 90 To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway Deleting Motion Snapshots To delete the current Motion Snapshot press tt A confirmation dialog will be dis played press tt again to delete the photo and movie and return to playback or press gt to exit without deleting the file Note that once deleted Motion Snapshots can not be recovered 91 E CSSCSCiC More on Ph
19. Shadow Shadow Z See Also See page 187 for information on flash control or page 188 for informa tion on adjusting flash level Aperture Sensitivity and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity ISO equivalency and aperture Optional Flash Units In still image mode optional flash units for Nikon 1 cameras can be used for lighting effects such as bounce flash photography The built in flash does not fire when an optional flash unit is attached In the instructions that follow the optional SB N7 flash unit is used for illustrative purposes Attaching Flash Units Mount optional flash units on the camera multi accessory port 1 Remove the multi accessory port cover Remove the cover as shown at right Keep the cover in a safe place and replace it when the port is not in use 2 Attach the flash unit Turn the camera off and mount the flash unit on the multi accessory port F as described in the manual provided with the flash unit Supported Flash Units The camera supports only flash units designated for use with Nikon 1 cameras 109 Taking Pictures Follow the steps below to take pictures with the flash 1 Turn the camera and flash unit on 2 Choose a flash mode Choose a flash mode as described on page 105 3 Position the flash head Rotate the flash head so that it points directly ahead
20. amount of light available The higher the ISO sensitivity the less light needed to make an exposure allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures The camera adjusts ISO sensitivity in response to lighting conditions ISO sensitivity is adjusted in the range given in brackets choose larger ranges for increased sensitivity when lighting is poor smaller ranges to reduce noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines ISO sensitivity is fixed at the selected value If 6400 160 200 400 800 NR or 12800 NR is selected the camera will take A6400 Auto 160 6400 A3200 Auto 160 3200 A800 Auto 160 800 1600 3200 6400 four shots each time the shutter release button is 6400 NR 12800 pressed all the way down and combine them to 12800 NR create a single image processed to reduce the noise that occurs at high sensitivities Auto ISO Sensitivity Options When auto ISO sensitivity control is in effect P J the display shows an ISO AUTO icon and the O current ISO sensitivity a H9 74 6400 NR 12800 NR The edges of the image will be cropped out and built in and optional flash units and Active D Lighting can not be used The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting If NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG fine is selected for image quality the picture will be recorded as a fine quality JPEG image Only one shot will be taken if the
21. be adjusted using the E menu 51 The Gi Feature Menu C2 12 Pressing I in creative mode displays the items listed below The items available vary with the option selected for creative mode M 50 Shooting mode 8 Image size Filter strength Portrait Select color Saturation s VIQMOREITG ssssssvssessassesacadsvoessssensasseaseens Available Settings For information on the options available in creative mode see page 234 51 52 The Creative Palette To choose a creative effect rotate the multi selector or use a fin ger to rotate the creative palette in the monitor The selected effect is visible in the monitor and changes gradually as the pal ette is rotated ce L 125 F56 11000 ME Press the shutter release button all the way down to take a pic ture with the selected effect tap shooting options are not avail able when the creative palette is displayed to view or hide the creative palette tap The built in flash and optional flash units can not be used Scene Detection The camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the subject and situa tion The effects available vary with the type of subject detected To reset the palette press or tap Reset while the creative palette is dis played HDR Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR high dynamic range Each time t
22. take a picture Tapping the display during shooting has no effect P S A and M Modes The operation performed by tapping the display depends on whether the camera is in autofocus or manual focus mode HE Autofocus Modes The following options are available in autofocus modes AF A AF S and AF C e When you tap a subject in the display the camera will focus and take a picture Tap the display to position the focus area when single point AF is selected for AF area mode M 185 To focus press the shutter release button halfway Tap a subject to start tracking when subject tracking is selected for AF area mode M 185 Tapping the display during shooting has no effect HH Manual Focus Mode The following options are available in manual focus mode is When you tap the display the camera will take a picture without first adjusting focus amp Tap a subject to display it at a higher magnification in the moni tor 102 Tapping the display during shooting has no effect Advanced Movie Mode The operation performed by tapping the display depends on whether the camera is in autofocus or manual focus mode HH Autofocus Modes The following options are available in autofocus modes AF F and AF S tiar To focus when auto area AF or single point AF is selected for AF area mode tap your subject in the display Tap a subject to start tracking when subje
23. tive in your area address provided separately CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be col lected separately The following apply only to users in European countries e This product is designated for sepa rate collection at an appropriate col lection point Do not dispose of as household waste e Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environ ment that might result from incor rect disposal e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries e All batteries whether marked with this symbol or not are designated for separate collection at an appro priate collection point Do not dis pose of as household waste 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
24. Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera making pictures brighter or darker Hre 1 EV No compensation 1 Display exposure compensation options Press gt 4 to display exposure com pensation options 2 Choose a value Use the multi selector to choose from values between 3 EV underexpo sure and 3 EV overexposure in increments of 4EV In general posi tive values make the image brighter while negative values make it darker Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compen sation to 0 In modes P S and A exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is most effective when used with center weighted or spot metering M 177 Using a Flash When used with a flash exposure compensation affects both back ground exposure and flash level The Built in Flash Use the built in flash for additional lighting when the subject is poorly lit or to fill in illuminate back lit subjects The built in flash can be used as described below but note that some cam era settings automatically disable the built in flash 1 Raise the flash Press the flash pop up button to raise the flash ae Flash pop up button 2 Choose a flash mode Press W 4 on the multi selector to display a list of flash modes then use the
25. HE Using the Menus Use the multi selector M 9 to navigate the playback shooting movie image processing setup and Wi Fi menus Ea 1 Select a menu Press A or to highlight tabs and ane press to position the cursor in the Side show highlighted menu WiFi upload DPOF print order Pentect 2 Select an item Press A or W to highlight menu items pe and press to view options for the Side show highlighted item inesere Rotate tall WiFi upload DPOF print order Protect 3 Select an option Press A or W to highlight the desired Fj option and press to select Using the Menus The items listed may vary with camera settings Items displayed in gray are not currently available M 232 To exit the menus and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway M 44 11 The G Feature Button To display the feature menu and adjust camera settings or access playback options press the button z EA menu shooting mode button 1 Select an item Use the multi selector to highlight an item and press amp to display options to exit the J menu press the shutter release button halfway as described on page 44 or highlight EJ and press 2 Select an option Highlight the desired option or value and press to select The i Menu The E menu is context sensitive its contents vary with camer
26. If the battery is exhausted before all photographs are recorded the shutter release will be disabled and the remaining images transferred to the memory card Continuous shooting is not available in creative best moment capture advanced movie or Motion Snapshot mode or when live image control is used in auto mode M 47 K Buffer Size The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage allowing shoot ing to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card The approximate number of images that can be stored in the m memory buffer at current settings is dis v25 38 Bao 10 0 m played while the shutter release button is pressed halfway this number is an approximation only and varies with shooting conditions The illustration shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 40 pictures GZSingle Frame To take only one picture each time the shutter release button is pressed all the way down press lt 4 3 and select SJ single frame for release mode 93 Self Timer Modes The self timer is used to delay shutter release until 10 or 2 sec onds after the shutter release button is pressed all the way down 1 Display release mode options Press lt q to display release mode options 2 Select Highlight self timer and press to display self timer options 3 Select the desired self timer option Use the multi selector to highlight 9
27. Long Time Exposures M Mode Only Select the following shutter speeds for long time exposures of moving lights the stars night scenery or fireworks e Bulb The shutter remains open while the shutter release button is held down e Time Requires an optional ML L3 remote control M 96 Start the exposure by pressing the ML L3 shutter release button The shutter remains open until the button is pressed a second time 1 Ready the camera Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable level sur face To prevent loss of power before the exposure is com plete use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter and power connector Note that noise bright spots ran domly spaced bright pixels or fog may be present in long exposures before shooting choose On for Long exposure NR in the shooting menu 2 180 2 Choose a shutter speed Select mode M and choose a shutter speed as follows e Bulb Rotate the main command dial left until Bulb is selected for shutter speed e Time Rotate the main command dial left until Bulb is selected for shutter speed and then press 4 3 and W J select a remote control mode M 96 ji I iam 3 Open the shutter Bulb After focusing press the shutter release button all the way down Keep the shutter release button pressed until the exposure is complete Time Press the ML L3 shutter release button all the way down The
28. SR full frame CO Press A or EJ to exit to full frame playback playback QF 65 66 The G Feature Menu 2 12 The following options can be accessed by pressing E when a movie is displayed 1 2 Start slide show Stall side show Wi Fi upload Protect OFF 3 rating oy 4 FE Edit movie Ma The Speaker Keep your fingers and other objects away from the speaker when adjusting the vol ume Speaker Deleting Movies To delete the current movie press i A confirmation dialog will be displayed press t 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 67 68 GZ See Also See page 163 for information on trimming unwanted footage from movies For information on the frame size and frame rate options avail able for HD movies see page 192 Recording Movies Flicker banding or distortion may be visible in the display and in the final movie under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame flicker and banding can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply as described on page 217 but note that the slowest shut ter speed available is 1400 s at 50 Hz o s at 60 Hz flicker re
29. adjustable Monitor 7 5 cm 3 in approx 1037k dot TFT vari angle LCD touch screen with brightness and angle adjustment Playback Full frame and thumbnail 4 9 or 16 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 D HDMI connector Multi accessory port Used for designated accessories Audio input Stereo mini pin jack 3 5mm diameter Wireless Standards IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g Communications e IEEE 802 11b DSSS CCK protocols e IEEE 802 11g OFDM Operating frequency 2412 2462 MHz channels 1 11 Range line of sight Approximately 10 m 33 ft assumes no interfer ence range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles Data rate 54 Mbps Maximum logical data rates according to IEEE standard Actual rates may differ Security e Authentication Open system WPA2 PSK e Encryption AES Wireless setup Supports WPS Access protocols Infrastructure Supported languages Arabic Bengali Bulgarian Chinese Simplified and Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungar ian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Mar athi Norwegian Persian Polish Portuguese European and Brazilian Romanian Russian Ser bian Spanish Swedi
30. as necessary The camera clock is powered by an independent rechargeable power source which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional power connec tor and AC adapter M 222 Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset Set the clock to the correct time and date 9 Check the battery level and memory card capacity Check the battery level and number Battery level of exposures remaining in the moni tor HI Battery Level Display Description Battery fully charged or T partially discharged Exposures remaining NO ICON level shown by mza or Ca icon in detailed display 1 6 Low battery Ready fully charged battery or Ca prepare to charge battery Cannot take pictures Battery exhausted Insert fully charged shutter release battery disabled Insert charged battery HE Number of Exposures Remaining The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored on the memory card at current settings values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred e g values between 1200 and 1299 are shown as 1 2 k If a warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional images insert another memory card M 24 or delete some photos 1 13
31. balls or in locations that e are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 e are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e are exposed to temperatures above 50 C 122 F or below 10 C 14 F Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or sea side wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly Important Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not cov ered under warranty Camera body These elements are easily damaged Remove dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can verti ee cal to prevent the discharge of liquid To remove finger prints 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 Monitor prints and other stains wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Do not apply pressure as this could result in damage or malfunction Dust shield The dust shield is easily damaged Remove dust and lint with a blower Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals 228 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration Keep dry This product is n
32. button 3 Save changes and exit Press Preset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera are referred to as preset Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls are created through modifica tions to existing Picture Controls using the Custom Picture Control option in the image processing menu M 206 If desired custom Pic ture Controls can be saved to a memory card and copied to other Nikon 1 V3 cameras or loaded into compatible software M 207 Modified Picture Controls Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by an asterisk in the Picture Control menu 202 and in the detailed display H 6 BA 203 HE Picture Control Settings Mute or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control note that this Quick adjust resets all manual adjustments Not avail able with Neutral Monochrome or custom Picture Controls Manually adjust the sharpness of outlines Sharpening or select A to adjust sharpness automati Manual fe cally adjustments oe Adjust contrast manually or select A for all Picture Contrast i i automatic contrast adjustment Controls Adius Erch ith Fedi p ust brightness without affecting expo Brightness J g g exp sure Manual __ Control the vividness of colors Select A to A Saturation adjustments adjust saturation automatically non monoch
33. camera close to the ground Once in the low angle position the monitor can be further low ered High angle shots Frame shots while holding the camera over your head 15 LY Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown on page 15 Do not use force Failure to observe these precautions could damage the cam era or monitor If the camera is mounted on a tripod care should be taken to ensure that the monitor does not contact the tripod Do not touch the area to the rear of the monitor Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction Be particularly careful not to touch this area Using the Touch Screen The touch sensitive monitor supports the following operations Tap Tap the monitor Flick Flick a finger a short distance across the monitor Slide Slide a finger over the monitor Stretch Pinch Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together 17 K The Touch Screen The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond when covered with third party protective films or when touched with fingernails or gloved hands Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with sharp objects Using the Touch Screen The camera may not recognize a tap if you leave your finger on the screen too long It may not recognize other gestures if your touch is too sof
34. card contains more than 256 pictures a confirmation dialog will be displayed and only the first 256 images will be printed A warning will be displayed if the page size selected in Step 3 is too small 3 Adjust printer settings Adjust printer settings as described in Step 2 on page 151 4 Start printing Highlight Start printing and press to start printing To cancel before all copies have been printed press amp again 153 154 Inspecting Pictures To view pictures taken on the date highlighted in the Select by date date list rotate the main command dial right Use the multi selector to highlight pictures or rotate the dial left to return to the date list The picture currently highlighted in the Select images for printing or Print DPOF print order displays or in the Select by date thumbnail display can be inspected by pressing the main command dial the pic ture will be displayed full screen while the dial is pressed Errors See page 244 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set The DPOF print order option is used to create digital print orders for Pict Bridge compatible printers and devices that support DPOF Press the MENU but ton select DPOF print order in the play back menu and choose from the following options Press lt or gt or rotate the multi gt Se selector to highlight pictures 158 To select the cu
35. 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 product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of Cali fornia 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 XV xvi 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 e Cautions on certain copies and reproduc or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities govern ment bonds or local government bonds even if such copies or repro ductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issue
36. during playback Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting images are not rotated automatically during image review Tall portrait orientation pictures are automatically rotated On for display in the camera monitor Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation M 219 will be displayed in wide landscape orientation off Tall portrait orientation pictures are displayed in wide landscape orientation Protect Protect selected images from accidental deletion Note that this option does NOT protect files from deletion when the memory card is formatted M 211 Press lt or gt or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures Select set 1 158 and press A or to select or deselect Press to exit when the operation is complete Reset Remove protection from all pictures 159 160 Rating Press lt or gt or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures 158 and press A or W to choose a rating M 137 Press to exit when the operation is complete D Lighting Applied to selected images D Lighting creates copies that have been processed to brighten shadows Before After Press lt or P or rotate the multi selector to highlight an image M 158 and press to display the options shown at right Press A or W to choose the amount of correction performed the effect can b
37. in damage to product memory or internal circuitry To prevent an accidental interruption of power avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected Cleaning When cleaning the camera body use a blower to gently remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the cam era at the beach or seaside wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly Lenses viewfinders and other glass elements are easily damaged Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower When using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and other stains from the glass apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a clean soft cloth and wipe the glass carefully Storage To prevent mold or mildew store the camera in a cool dry well ventilated area If you are using an AC adapter unplug the adapter to prevent fire If the product will not be used for an extended period remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant Do not however store the camera case in a plastic bag as this may cause the material to deteriorate Note that des iccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and releas
38. is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re exported to any country to which the United States embargoes goods The following countries are currently subject to embargo Cuba Iran North Korea Sudan and Syria Notices for Customers in the U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation FCC WARNING The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note 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 protection 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 communications How ever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or telev
39. on viewing Motion Snapshot movies see page 65 Soft Choose amount of softening applied to pictures taken with Soft selected in creative mode You can also choose how softening applies to portrait subjects HE Filter strength Choose from High Normal and Low HE Portrait If On is selected and the camera detects portrait subjects up to three softening will be adjusted to make them stand out If Off is selected softening will be applied equally to the portrait sub ject and the background Toy Camera Effect Adjust saturation and vignetting for pictures taken with Toy camera effect selected in creative mode HE Saturation Choose from High Normal and Low HH Vignetting Choose the amount of vignetting from High Normal and Low Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure Matrix The camera meters a wide area of the frame and adjusts for contrast tone distribution color composition and subject distance producing natural results in most situations Center weighted The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest weight to the center area This is the classic meter for por traits and is recommended if you are using filters with an exposure factor filter factor over 1x Spot The camera meters the current focus area use to meter off center subjects if Auto area is selected for AF area mode as described on page 185 the camera will meter the center focus area while dur
40. shutter will open immediately or after a two second delay 4 Close the shutter Bulb Take your finger off the shutter release button Time Press the ML L3 shutter release button all the way down Shooting ends automatically after about two minutes Note that some time may be required to record long exposures 75 eee Other Shooting Modes In addition to the modes described above the camera offers Lt best moment capture mode to help with hard to time shots and a Z Motion Snapshot mode that combines photographs with brief movie vignettes M 87 Ct Choosing the Moment Best Moment Capture Choose a shot from 40 frames recorded to temporary storage shortly before or after the shutter is released Active Selection choose the moment to release the shutter as the scene plays back in slow motion slow view M 80 or let the camera choose the best shot based on composition and movement Smart Photo Selector M 82 c Ke Choosing a Shot Manually Active Selection Choose up to 40 shots from 40 frames recorded shortly before or after the shutter release button is pressed all the way down 76 1 Select L4 mode Rotate the mode dial to C4 best moment capture 2 Choose Active Selection Press f feature to display the menu Highlight Best moment cap ture and press then highlight Active Selection an
41. software are copyright 2014 The HarfBuzz Project http www freedesktop org wiki Software HarfBuzz All rights reserved 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 EL20a 1110 mAh batteries are given below e Still images Approximately 310 shots e Movies Approximately 75 minutes at 1080 60p Measured according to CIPA standards at 23 3 C 73 4 5 4 F with the camera at default settings a fully charged battery a 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 PD ZOOM lens and a 16GB SanDisk SDSDQXP 016G J35 UHS I microSDHC card Value for still images obtained under the following test conditions pho tographs taken at intervals of 30s with the built in flash fired with every other shot and the camera turned off and then on after every ten shots Value for movies obtained under the fol lowing test conditions a series of 10 minute movies with a file size of up to 4 GB were recorded recording was only inter rupted when temperature warning was displayed The following can reduce battery life e Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway e Repeated autofocus operations e Taking NEF RAW photographs e Slow shutter speeds e Using Wi Fi e Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses e Using zoom with power zoom lens
42. the date list Press to delete all pictures taken on the selected dates Delete all images Delete all pictures on the memory card Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion Rat ing is not available with protected images 1 Select a picture Display a picture in full frame playback 2 Select Rating Press f feature to display the menu Highlight Rating and press 3 Choose a rating Highlight a rating of from zero to five stars or select 3 to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion Press to select the highlighted rating 137 Slide Shows To view a slide show of the pictures on the memory card press the MENU button select Slide show in the playback menu and follow the steps below OO MENU button 1 Select the type of image used in the show Highlight the desired option and press gt Allimages Display all the images on the memory card Display still images only Images taken using Easy Stillimages panorama will be displayed in panorama mode 56 Movies Display movies and Motion Snapshots recorded with MOV file selected for File format 2 176 Display Motion Snapshots recorded with NMS files Motion Snapshot selected for File format M 176 Only the movie portion will be played the associated photographs are not displayed i Select images by dat
43. the time selected for Auto power off in the setup menu M 213 This reduces the drain on the battery The displays do not turn off automatically while the Disable MIGP N100 is attached e Position This item is only available if the GP N100 is currently receiving location data when it displays the current latitude longitude altitude Coordinated Universal Time UTC and expiry date for Assisted GPS data M 115 as reported by the GP N100 e Set clock from satellite Select Yes to set the camera clock based on the time provided by the satellite navigation system Coordinated Universal Time UTC UTC data is provided by the location data satellite system and is inde pendent of the camera clock GZ Connection Status Connection status is shown by the satellite signal indicator in the cam era display M 5 and the LED on the GP N100 Satellite signal indicator LED Description The GPS unit is searching for a signal Pictures Flashes i Se f B red taken while the GPS unit is searching for a sig nal do not include location data Flashes The unit is receiving signals from three satel on Greeni lites Location data will be recorded with pho g tographs On The unit is receiving signals from four or more oi satellites More precise location data will be green recorded with photographs Location data are only recorded while the GP N100 is receiving signals from at least thre
44. to 8 auto 38 3 Ready the camera Hold the camera securely with both hands being careful not to obstruct the lens AF assist illuminator or microphone Rotate the camera as shown at lower right when taking pic tures in tall portrait orientation Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor use of the built in flash 2 105 or a tripod is recommended 4 Frame the photograph Position your subject in the center of the frame 5 Focus Press the shutter release button halfway to focus If the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator 186 may light to assist the focus operation If the camera is able to focus the selected focus area will be highlighted in green g 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 39 40 6 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds the photo will automatically clear from the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Do not eject the memory card or remove the battery until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete K T
45. with icro icro which the card will be used are SDXC compliant The mist mist camera supports UHS I XC XCI Other cards have not been tested For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connec tor and AC adapter 1 Ready the camera Open the battery chamber and power connector covers 2 Insert the EP 5C power connector Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown using the connec tor to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side The latch locks the connector in place when the con nector is fully inserted 3 Close the battery chamber cover Position the power connector cable so that it passes through the power con nector slot and close the battery chamber cover 225 4 Connect the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter and the EP 5C power cable to the DC socket A icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector 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
46. 0 60p and 1080 30p 5232 x 3488 pixels e 720 60p and 720 30p 1472 x 984 pixels GZ See Also For information on the total length of movies that can be stored on the memory card see page 238 Movie Sound Options Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built in micro phone and optional external microphones M 222 HI Microphone Select Microphone off to disable sound recording Selecting any other option enables recording and sets the microphone to the selected sensitivity The N Icon Movies recorded with the microphone off are indicated by a icon in full frame and movie playback HE Wind Noise Reduction Select On to enable the low cut filter reducing noise produced by wind blowing over the microphone note that other sounds may also be affected K Wind Noise Reduction To disable wind noise reduction when using an optional ME 1 stereo microphone slide the microphone low cut filter switch to FLAT and select Off for Wind noise reduction 193 194 Auto Image Capture Choose whether the camera takes photos automatically while movies are being recorded in auto creative P S A or M mode or with HD movie selected in advanced movie mode Photos will be taken when a suitably framed portrait subject is in focus and the composition is stable The maximum number of photos that can be taken during a single clip is 20 including photos taken manually Q 64 Auto photogr
47. 10s or 2s and press 9 4 Mount the camera on a tripod Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta ble level surface 94 5 Frame the photograph and shoot Press the shutter release button half way to focus and then press the but ton the rest of the way down The self timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound Two sec onds before the photo is taken the lamp will stop flashing and the beep ing will become more rapid Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released Turning the camera off cancels the self timer K Movie Mode To record movies using the self timer select advanced movie mode and use the movie record button to start the timer Movie recording ends when the movie record button is pressed a second time Raising the Flash When using the built in flash press the flash pop up button to raise the flash before shooting Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the timer is counting down Z see Also For information on controlling the beeps that sound when the self timer is used see page 212 95 Remote Control Photography The optional ML L3 remote control M 222 can be used to reduce camera shake or for self portraits Before Using the ML L3 Remote Control Before using th
48. 15 Using the Touch Screen ssccsesssesessscecesesessssssesssesscsseseseceeees 17 First St Ssss reiese S arin EEEa e ES EEE EEE 23 Attaching a Grip and Electronic Viewfinde sseseeee 34 Taking and Viewing Photographs 38 Point and Shoot Photography Auto Mode esssesesee 38 Viewing Photographs ssssscssssssccseccsnessecseccsnseccsneeccnseessnseecessees 41 Deleting PiCtUrEs nesinnes EEan 43 Live Image Control sssssssssssseesssssssersssssseeeresssssereeesssereesssseneensssennesse 47 Choosing a Creative Mode ssssssessesssesscessessesssosssossesseoseesseess 49 Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation 50 The Creative Palette sssessssssssesscscssessscssssessensessseesscenseseseesneeseesess 52 Easy Panorama Selective COLO seis scciassscsdscdrasessthansnsascrssniadaopeondactvasensuoncgncuscrneniddnranconttens 57 GOSS PKOGCESS paianet E RANERO RR 58 Recording and Viewing Movies 59 RECOrdING MOViE S ninsisti tiea seses Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Viewing MOVIES ssssssssssssssssssesseeseeeeeeececereeeeeeseessssssss Deleting MOVIES sssssccssscsssesscsssscssnsecesusecssueseesusecssssecsnsecsenseesenseees P S A and M Modes P Programmed Auto ccccsssesccsssccsseeseseeccssecessusecssscsessueecseneecseneeees S Shutter Priority Auto A Aperture Priority Auto xs M Mantal nisserne tanna Ra A a R RR Other Shooting Modes 76 E
49. 21 Hl Shooting mode s sssss s 19111212112 11212121 8 EJFlash ready indicator sess 107 Live image control Creative mode Best moment capture selection esessessssessseecssesseeesseees 76 80 82 Advanced movie selection 59 62 Exposure mode Flexible program indicator EjFlash mode Self timer Remote control mode Continuous mode Kj Active D Hiahia Picture Control White balance Frame size frame rate Image size mage quality Focus mode E AF area mode ZjFace priority Auto distortion control indicator Focus area J AF area brackets EJ Flash compensation ss EJ Exposure compensation 104 202 196 192 172 k appears when memory remains a for over 1000 exposures sss s 33 Number of exposures remaining 33 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills 93 White balance recording dic tO siina Card warning indicator Time available EZJISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity indicator RA ISO sensitivity indicator Ej Aperture E Shutter speed 2 Metering EE Battery indicator EQ Sound settings Ei Satellite signal indicator Autoexposure AE autofocus AF ia lock indicator a EE Tap shooting option EZJ Auto image capture EE Microphone sensitivity Ef Time elapsed EX Recording indicator Available only in detailed display 6 Note Display shown with a
50. 3 The Multi Selector The multi selector and button are used to adjust settings and navigate the cam era menus Multi selector Settings AF View focus mode menu M 99 Menu navigation A Move cursor up Select highlighted item Settings 3 View continuous Settings shooting self timer remote control menu ZO 92 94 96 View exposure com pensation menu CO 104 Menu navigation lt Menu navigation gt Return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub menu Settings View flash mode menu M 105 Menu navigation V Move cursor down K The Multi Selector Items can be highlighted by rotating the multi selector Ms as shown at right Ss The MENU Button Most shooting playback and setup JO options can be accessed from the camera O menus To view the menus press the 0 MENU button MENU button Tabs Choose from the following menus Playback menu Q 156 O0 P S AM FE Shooting menu Q 167 E Movie menu T 189 4 Image processing menu CO 195 T Setup menu 209 amp Wi Fi menu CQ 119 Menu options Options in current menu Reset setup options Format memory card Slot empty release lock Display Silent photography Sound settings Auto nower off 7 E Slider shows position in current menu
51. 3 6 MB 641 MOV 32 5 MB 467 File size is the total for a single photograph and movie Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected check this list of com mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre sentative Battery Display The camera is on but does not respond Wait for recording or any other process ing to end If the problem persists turn the camera off If the camera still does not respond remove and replace the battery or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter but note that this will delete any data not yet saved Data already saved to the memory card are unaffected The displays are off e The camera is off 1 29 or the battery is exhausted 23 33 e An object has come close to the eye sensor turning the optional view finder on and the monitor off 1 35 e The displays have turned off automatically to save power M 29 The displays can be reactivated by pressing the shutter release button e The camera is connected to a computer M 145 or television M 148 The viewfinder is out of focus Focus the viewfinder using the diopter adjust ment control M 35 The camera turns off without warning e The battery is low M 23 33 e The display has turned off automatically to save power M 29 The dis play can be reactivated by pressing the shutter release button e The camera s internal temperature is high xvii 246 Wait for the camera to
52. 6 EX 33 Attaching a Grip and Electronic Viewfinder If desired the camera can be used with an optional grip and electronic viewfinder 1 221 Manuals are not provided users of these accessories will need to read following instructions in their entirety before proceeding Attaching an Electronic Viewfinder Viewfinder eyepiece Diopter adjustment control Display selection button Connector C Q cover ce O Eye sensor Signal contact Latch release buttons x2 Follow the steps below to attach the viewfinder 1 Remove the multi accessory port cover Remove the cover from the camera as shown Be sure to replace the cover when the port is not in use 2 Remove the connector cover Remove the connector cover from the electronic viewfinder Be sure to replace the cover when the viewfinder is notin use 34 3 Attach the viewfinder After confirming that the camera is off slide the signal contact into the multi accessory port until it latches Handling the Viewfinder Remove the viewfinder when it is not in use If the viewfinder is attached the shocks and vibration to which the camera may be exposed during transport or when placed in a bag could damage the camera or viewfinder To remove the viewfinder confirm that the camera is off and then press and hold the latch release buttons while detaching the viewfinder from the multi accessory port Do not touch th
53. Adapter 225 Storage and Cleaning ssesssessssssesssosscsscossessessee 227 SLOLAGE LAEE E EEE 227 Clean g eana anano ir REA E E AN RNN 227 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions ssesssesse 228 Available Settings nsssosssisansisisiisssisii aa 232 Defaults sscssssees saa 235 Memory Card Capacity ssessesssessesssesesossooseossesssossesseosseoseeseee 236 Troubleshooting sssessesssessesssossesscosecsscoseesscossossesssosseoseoseessese 239 Battery Display 239 Shooting All Modes 240 Shooting P S A and M Modes 241 MOVIES r reisan eT E A e A TEA 242 Tap Shooting Options ssessccssecscssssccseccsseeeccssescesneecssneecssneeeeenes 242 Playba Kninin eanas N SEA aahei 242 Wi Fi Wireless NetworksS sssssessssessssesssccsssssssscessessseceesesssssseeee 243 Miscellane Ous ssesseee Error Messages SPECIFICATIONS 5i aissscccassoosssvnsssnsasacussevenssousdsccansussdnsvesonsbbesessoseses Nikon 1 V3 Digital Camera sesssssssccsseccsssseccsseccssseeccsseeessneeeesnees 247 Battery Life essessccseecsssees 265 For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip ment Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them The consequences that could result from failure to observe the pre
54. CFOPNONE sineresia dissh 222 34 JAIN 2 _ Al jin N L _ 15 14 13 12 HD Gi delete button ee i Battery chamber cover 24 25 225 jo isP display button Battery chamber cover E MENU menu button 24 25 225 IE playback button EE Grip connector cover Fn1 button Tripod socket Multi selector EH Vari angle monitor 5 15 129 211 OK button Speaker AF focus mode iF Ae c AE AF lock button 214 E exposure compensation J Power lamp wie2D 4 flash MOE cccscsssssessssssssessssssssees Main command dial continuous shooting Fn2 button 14 41 71 73 102 self timer PQ HDMI connector 148 aise card slot connector FIJ USB connector 145 150 COVER ANA ETE E Memory card slot EJE feature button EJ Battery latch E Memory card access lamp Power connector cover for optional power connector 225 EZ Grip connector Camera does not support TA N100 tripod mounting spacer Holding the Camera When framing photographs hold the camera as shown below Hold the camera in your right hand 7 Cradle the lens with OTA i your left hand Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso _ 4 The Monitor 1 she ae aN JET a i 12 S Tras r q ee 12 L114 341 L45 33 le el i legis FER GS FRR 70 00 20 of 27 26 2524 23 22
55. Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a CPU frame size of 1280 x 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 x 1080 or more e Movies editing Intel Core i5 or better 0s OS X 10 9 10 8 or 10 7 Memory RAM 2 GB or more 4 GB or more recommended A A minimum of 1 GB available on the startup disk 3 GB or Hard disk space more recommended e Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels XGA or more 1280 x 1024 pixels Graphics or more recommended e Color 24 bit color millions of colors or more 144 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer Transferring Pictures 1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Choose one of the following methods e Direct USB connection Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable do not use force or insert the connectors at an angle and then turn the camera on e Card slot If your computer is equipped with a slot for microSD memory cards the card can be inserted directly in the slot e Card reader Connect a card reader available separately from third party suppliers to the computer and insert the mem ory card 145 2 Start the Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 2 If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a pro gram select Nikon Transfer 2 K Windows 7 If the following dialog is display
56. E More on Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full frame playback M 41 Press the DISP button to cycle through simple photo information detailed photo information high lights and no photo information 7 Highlights are only dis played if On is selected for the Display gt Playback highlight display option in the setup menu M 212 EE Simple photo info a w B qla 2S 10 OTS 87 6 5 Still images Movies Shooting mode F Folder number file number 131 a PEPProtect status scsssssssesesssnsee 159 Time of recording Frame number total number of E Date of recording 31 218 E images W Battery indicator 33 Image quality Rating 137 ore rate H Movie length 65 Image size Audio recording indicator 193 wre size On screen guide for movies 65 K Thumbnail Playback Press DISP to view or hide photo info when thumbnails are displayed 133 129 130 HE Detailed photo info cre Se 24 23 22 21 20 Still images oul ee i 24 23 22 2120 Movies Shooting mode 113 Metering E Frame number total number of Creative mode saa E images Mou mode Protect status esses 159 KHShutter speed camera name Aperture Retouch indicator Bion edit indicator Histogram showing distribution of E tones N IMAGE wsssssssss
57. E Smart Photo Selector Image quality 41171 Image size A 172 File size No of shots 5232 x 3488 176 5 MB 86 pain 3920 x 2616 153 6 MB 98 2608 x 1744 137 3 MB 110 NEF RAW 121 4 MB 125 5232 x 3488 55 1 MB 275 JPEG fine 3920 x 2616 32 3 MB 469 2608 x 1744 15 9 MB 952 5232 x 3488 29 0 MB 522 JPEG normal 3920 x 2616 17 6 MB 860 2608 x 1744 9 4 MB 1500 1 Number of shots saved set to 5 File size is total for 5 images 2 Image size applies to JPEG images only Size of NEF RAW images can not be changed File size is the total for NEF RAW and JPEG images HE HD Fast Motion Jump Cut and 4 Second Movies Frame size frame rate 1 192 Maximum total length approx 1080 60p 47 minutes 1080 30p 1 hour 20 minutes 720 60p 1 hour 57 minutes 720 30p 2 hours 32 minutes 1HD movies only Fast motion jump cut and 4 second movies are recorded at 1080 30p 2 For information on the maximum length that can be recorded in a single clip see page 192 H Slow Motion Movies Frame rate V 191 Maximum total recorded length approx 120 fps 26 minutes 400 fps 31 minutes 1200 fps 31 minutes Up to 3 s of slow motion footage can be recorded in a single clip Playback length is about 4 120 fps or 13 400 fps or 40 1200 fps times the recorded length HE Motion Snapshots Image quality Imagesize Format 21 176 File size No of shots NMS 2
58. For information on tog gling photo info on or off see page 7 See page 138 for information on slide shows Live Image Control Live image controls let you preview how changes to each control will affect the final photograph To choose a live image control for auto mode press 9 to display the live image control menu then use the multi selector to highlight a control and press amp to view the effect Rotate the multi selector to choose a setting and press to select Active D Lighting Preserve details in high lights and shadows for natural contrast Active D Lighting High Active D Lighting Low Background softening Soften background details to make your subject stand out or bring both background and foreground into focus nas Reduce effect Sharpen background 47 Motion control Suggest motion by blurring Freeze motion moving objects or freeze motion to t capture moving objects clearly Blur motion Freeze motion Blur motion is Brightness control Make pictures brighter Brighter or darker t Brighter Darker Darker M4 Live Image Control Continuous shooting is not available 21 92 and the built in flash and optional flash units can not be used when live image control is in effect Pressing the movie record button cancels live image control 48 Choosing a Creative Mode Choose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situ
59. 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 Slot empty release lock select Format memory card in the setup Display menu and follow the on screen instruc tions to format the card M 211 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 Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and confirm that the memory card access lamp is off then open the memory card slot connector cover and press the card in to eject it D The card can then be removed by hand Care should be taken to prevent the card popping from the camera when ejected Y4 Memory Cards e Do not remove memory cards from the camera turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded deleted or copied to a com puter Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card e Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects e Do not bend drop or subject to strong physical shocks e Do not apply force to the card casing Failure to observe this pre caution could damage the card e Do not expose to water heat high levels of humidity or direct sunlight e Do not format memory cards in a computer
60. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA 1 v3 Reference Manual To get the most from your camera please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following sym bols and conventions are used IW This icon marks cautions information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera This icon marks notes information that should be read before using the camera CL This icon marks references to other pages in this manual The A V lt 4 and gt symbols represent up down left and right on the multi selector A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time read the safety instructions in For Your Safety M xi xiii 1v Getting the Most from Your Camera B A Table of Contents Introduction B fe Taking and Viewing Photographs EJ Recording and Viewing Movies B fa P S A and M Modes H Other Shooting Modes m 76 More on Photography m 92 C9 Wi Fi mns B More on Playback m 129 Connections E The Playback Menu 2 The Shooting Menu 167 B co ite kJ The Movie Menu The Image Processing Menu The Setup Menu Technical Notes N N N So ive Getting the Most from Your Camera Take pho
61. O sensitivity Assign Fn button the Fn1 Fn2 and Fn3 buttons Fn3 Movie record 14 button Assign AE AF L Choose the role played by the button aE c button ARIAT lock 214 Choose whether exposure Shutter button AE locks when the shutter off _ lock release button is pressed half way Choose whether remote con trols for HDMI CEC devices to HDMI device control which the camera is con On 149 nected can be used to oper ate the camera Flicker reduction Reduce flicker or banding 217 Reset file numbering Reset file numbering 218 Time zone and date Set the camera clock ar me 218 Choose a language for the Language camera displays Auto image rotation Record camera orientation On 219 with pictures Auto power off Adjust settings for optional Disable location dat GPS units Set clock from We satellite Yes Check and optimize the cam Pixel mapping era image sensor and image 220 processors Firmware version Display the current firmware version 1 Available only when optional electronic viewfinder is attached 2 Available only when optional grip is attached Format Memory Card Select Yes to format the memory card Note that this permanently deletes all data on the card including protected images before proceeding be sure to copy important pictures and other data to a computer M 145 To exit without formatting the memory card highlight No and press The message shown at right
62. 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 equip ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu lar installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures eReorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an out let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Nikon 1V3 FE CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user be notified that any
63. Y BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE Attp www mpegla com Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using com mercially available software potentially resulting in the malicious use of per sonal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private infor mation for example pictures of empty sky Wi Fi settings can be reset to default values by selecting Wi Fi gt Wi Fi connection type gt Reset Wi Fi set tings in the setup menu 124 Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices Temperature Warnings The camera may become warm to the touch during use this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction At high ambient temperatures after extended periods of continuous use or after several photographs have been taken in quick succession a temperature warning may be displayed follow ing which the camera will turn off automatically to minimize damage to its internal circuits Wait for the camera to cool before resuming use Use Only Nikon Brand Elec
64. a tion or take photos using special effects 1 Select Gc mode Rotate the mode dial to amp 4C creative 2 Choose an option Press f feature to display the menu then highlight Creative and press Highlight an option suited to your subject and creative intent 50 and press 49 50 Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation Option Description Rotate the palette to choose creative effects while Creative Palette O previewing them in the display M 52 HDR D Photograph high contrast scenes 11 53 Easy panorama 11 Shoot panoramas for later viewing on the camera 54 Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect Use the E Feature menu M 51 to select the amount of soft Soft 9 X ening and to choose how softening applies to por traits M 176 The top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that Miniature effect if the subject appears to have been a diorama photo graphed at short range Works best when shooting from a high vantage point Selective color 2 Take photos in which only a selected hue appears in color M 57 Cross process 2 Choose a base color to create photographs with dif ferent hues M 58 Toy camera effect 9 Alter color saturation and reduce peripheral illumi nation for a toy camera effect M 177 The effect can
65. a settings or the type of image displayed options that are currently unavailable are shown in gray The fd menu is not available in auto mode 13 The Function Buttons Fn1 and Fn2 The Fn1 and Fn2 buttons can be used for Fn2 button quick recall of frequently used settings during shooting To choose the roles these buttons play go to Assign Fn but ton in the setup menu M 209 highlight the desired button press and choose from the following options Fn1 button e Exposure compensation e ISO sensitivity 1 201 ZO 104 e Picture Control CQ 202 e Metering 41 177 e AF area mode mM 185 e White balance M 196 e Movie record button If Movie record button is selected the chosen button can be used to start and end movie recording 2 60 Users of the optional grip 36 can also Fn3 button choose the role played by the Fn3 button Default Settings At default settings the Fn1 Fn2 and Fn3 buttons are respectively assigned white balance ISO sensitivity and movie recording functions K The Fn2 Button The main command dial doubles as the Fn2 button To access the function assigned to the Fn2 button press the command dial Fn2 button Using the Vari Angle Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below 87 Normal use The monitor is nor mally used in storage position Low angle shots Frame shots with the
66. affected files as Smart Photo Selector images and will instead handle them as indepen dent photographs Gi See Also Use the Number of shots saved option in the shooting menu to choose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo Selector 175 HE Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector Press gt and use the multi selector to dis play photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector M 41 pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a amp icon Of the photographs recorded by the Smart Photo Selector only the best shot will be displayed when you press to view the next picture the camera will skip over the best shot candi dates with the result that the next pic ture displayed will not have a file number that immediately follows that of the cur P sean 9 rent 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 g He v button Press lt or gt to view the other picturesin the sequence and press to select the current picture as the best shot To return to normal playback press PJ 85 Ke 86 HE Deleting Pictures Pressing i when a picture taken with the Smart Photo Selector is selected displays a confirmation dialog press t aga
67. age JPEGfine JPEG jand one fine quality JPEG image 171 172 Image Size Choose the size of photographs HE Standard Photographs The following options are available in still image and Smart Photo Selector modes and when an option other than Easy pan orama is selected in creative mode Option Size pixels Approximate print size at 300 dpi cm in 5232x3488 18 2 M 5232 x 3488 44 3 x 29 5 17 4 x 11 6 M 3920x2616 10 3M 3920 x 2616 33 2 x 22 1 13 1 x 8 7 S 2608x1744 4 5M 2608 x 1744 22 1 x 14 8 8 7 x 5 8 Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch dpi 1 inch approximately 2 54 cm HE Panoramas The following options are available when Easy panorama is selected in creative mode Approximate print size at 300 dpi ETR Option Size pixels m in 2 Camera panned go Normal horizontally 4800 x 920 panorama Camera panned vertically 1536 x 4800 Camera panned Wide horizontally 9600 x 920 panorama Camera panned vertically 1536 x 9600 40 6 x 7 8 16 0 x 3 1 13 0 x 40 6 5 1 x 16 0 81 3 x 7 8 32 0 x 3 1 WIDE 13 0 x 81 3 5 1 x 32 0 1 Figures for horizontal and vertical panorama are reversed if camera is rotated 90 degrees 2 Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch dpi 1 inch approximately 2 54 cm NEF RAW NEF RAW JPEG T
68. age offering such features as white balance adjustment and color control points Note Use the latest versions of Nikon software see the web sites listed on page xviii 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 con nected to the Internet A message is automatically displayed when an update is found Body caps Body Cap BF N1000 The body cap keeps the dust shield free of dust when a lens is not in place Optional Accessories Availability may vary with country or region See our website or bro chures for the latest information 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 microSD cards microSDHC cards 2 microSDXC cards SanDisk 64 GB Toshiba 2GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB Panasonic a 1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards 2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC compliant The camera supports UHS I 3 Check that any card readers or other devices
69. alfunction due to fire or electric shock e Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC to AC inverters Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire A Use appropriate cables When connect ing cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations Z CD ROMs CD ROMs containing soft ware or 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 xiii xiv Notices eNo part of the manuals included with this product may be repro duced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or trans lated into any language in any form by any means without Nikon s prior written permission e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice Notice for Customers in Canada CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B 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
70. ame 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 A Observe proper precautions when handling the charger Keep dry Failure to observe this pre caution could result in injury or product malfunction due to fire or electric shock e Do not short the charger terminals Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger e Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire e Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec tric shock e Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product m
71. ame when t Slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode 3 Face detection is not available when Slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode Slow Motion Choose a frame rate for slow motion movies M 62 The faster the frame rate the smaller the frame size Option Frame size pixels Bit rate ERE H PGs 120 fps 1280 x 720 24 Mbps 12 seconds 400 fps 768 x 288 2 Mbps 3 seconds 40 seconds 1200 fps 416 x 144 1 Mbps 120 seconds 1 All figures are approximate 2 Slow motion movies will play back over a period of about 4 120 fps 13 400 fps or 40 1200 fps times the recording time See Also For information on the total length of movies that can be stored on the memory card see page 238 191 192 Frame Size Frame Rate Choose a frame size and frame rate for movies recorded in auto creative P S A and M modes and when HD movie is selected in advanced movie mode 1 62 Option Frame size pixels Recording rate bose Maximum length Tim 1080 60p 59 94 fps 42 Mbps 10 minutes Tm 1080 30p 19201080 29 97 fps 24 Mbps 20 minutes Zi 720 60p 59 94 fps 16 Mbps l Ze 720 30p 1280x720 3397fps 12Mbps 7 Minutes Photo Frame Size Photographs recorded by pressing the shutter release button all the way down during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 3 2 The frame size varies with the option selected for Frame size frame rate 108
72. ames to a temporary memory buffer It will then slowly play them back in a continuous loop while the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway A LJ icon is displayed in the monitor When the desired frame is displayed press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record the cur rent frame and discard the remaining images The selected frame will be dis played for a few seconds when record ing is complete To delete the buffer contents and exit without recording a photograph release the button with out pressing it the rest of the way down v lt lt Progress indicator gt Q T le Bas T 81 Letting the Camera Choose the Moment Smart Photo Selector The Smart Photo Selector helps you capture a fleeting expres sion on the face of a portrait subject or other hard to time shots such as group photos in party scenes Each time the shutter is released the camera automatically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition and motion Ke 1 Select C4 mode Rotate the mode dial to Ct best moment capture 2 Choose Smart Photo Selector Press feature to display the menu Highlight Best moment cap ture and press then highlight Smart Photo Selector and press 82 3 Frame the photograph Compose the photograph with
73. and press gt Connect Wi Fi connection type Highlight PIN entry WPS and press gt Push IPS PIN entry WPS 3 Enter the PIN Enter the PIN displayed by the smart device Press lt or gt to highlight digits and press A or W to change Press when entry is complete 4 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device The main dialog will be displayed 122 SSID Android and iOS 1 Select Wi Fi Press the MENU button to display the menus then highlight Wi Fi and press Connect WEF connection type 2 Select Connect Highlight Connect and press gt Gy 3 Select Yes Highlight Yes and press to view the camera SSID Waiting for Wi Fi connection SSID Ni kon DOEEITEEEE I DI Erg 4 Select the camera SSID on the smart device Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by the smart device 123 124 5 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device The main dialog will be displayed HE Restoring Default Settings To restore default network settings high light Wi Fi connection type gt Reset Wi Fi settings and press A confirma tion dialog will be displayed highlight Yes and press to restore default net work settings Reset wi Fisettings Wi Fi Before using the Wi Fi function read the warnings on pages xix to xxi to pr
74. and out and slide to scroll You can also double tap a picture in full frame playback to zoom in and double tap again to exit zoom M 135 View thumbnails To zoom out to a thumbnail view M 133 use a pinch gesture in full frame playback Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4 9 or 16 frames View other months Flick left or right to view other months in the calendar display 134 Use on screen guides Various operations can be per formed by tapping on screen guides HE Using the Menus The touch screen can be used for the following menu opera tions Scroll Slide up or down to scroll Delete Slide show Choose a mage review Tap a menu icon to choose a menu menu Tap menu items to display Adjust options and tap icons or sliders to settings change Tap to return to the previous display 21 z 22 H The Menu The touch screen can be used to adjust settings in the E menu Adjust settings Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to change Tap to save changes and exit or tap to return to the previous display First Steps 1 Attach the camera strap Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets 2 Charge the battery Insert the battery into the charger and plug the charger in An exhausted battery fu
75. aphy The camera will take photos automatically during movie recording if On is selected Max shots per minute Choose the maximum number of shots per minute one or four The Image Processing Menu To display the image processing menu press MENU and select Image processing O Reset processing options MENU button The image processing menu contains the following options Option Description Default ian Reset x i cessin Reset image processing P gt 9 options to their default values options Adjust settings for different types of lighting Control the camera s sensitivity to light Picture Control CHOSE How the camera Standard 202 processes pictures Custom Picture Create custom Picture White balance Auto 196 ISO sensitivity Auto 160 6400 201 Control Controls a 206 High 150 noise Reduce noise at high ISO On 208 reduction sensitivities BA 195 White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources but other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source Automatic white balance adjustment Recom AUTO Auto mended in most situations z Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting gt Fluorescent Use with cool white fluorescent lighting 3 Directsunlight Use with subjects lit by direc
76. area mode m 185 Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the number of pictures or amount of movie footage that can be stored on a 16GB SanDisk SDSDQXP 016G J35 UHS microSDHC card at different image quality size or movie settings All figures are approximate file size varies with the type of card and scene recorded HE Auto Creative Easy Panorama Excluded P S A M Active Selection Slow View and Smart Photo Selector Image quality 2 171 Image size A 172 File size No of images 5232 x 3488 35 3 MB 430 aa i 3920 x 2616 30 7 MB 494 2608 x 1744 27 5 MB 552 NEF RAW 24 3 MB 625 5232 x 3488 11 0 MB 1300 JPEG fine 3920 x 2616 6 5 MB 2300 2608 x 1744 3 2 MB 4700 5232 x 3488 5 8 MB 2600 JPEG normal 3920 x 2616 3 5 MB 4300 2608 x 1744 1 9 MB 7900 1 Off selected for Silent photography and Number of shots saved setto 1 2 Image size applies to JPEG images only Size of NEF RAW images can not be changed File size is the total for NEF RAW and JPEG images HE Easy Panorama po T ae File size No of images Normal 4800 x 920 4 4 MB 3400 panorama 1536 x 4800 44 MB 3400 JPEG fing Wide 9600x920 8 6 MB 1700 panorama 1536 x 9600 8 6 MB 1700 Normal 4800 x 920 2 3 MB 6500 JPEG normal _Panerama 1536 x 4800 2 3 MB 6500 Wide 9600 x 920 4 4 MB 3400 panorama 1536 x 9600 4 4 MB 3400 H
77. ating tissue exposure of low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have sug gested that some biological effects might occur but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research The 1 V3 which is equipped with a LBWA1ZZYM6 FCC ID VPYLBYM IC ID 772C LBYM wireless LAN module has been tested and found to comply with FCC IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency RF Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS 102 of the IC radio frequency RF Exposure rules Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website Notices for Customers in Europe Hereby Nikon Corporation declares that the 1 V3 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC The declaration of conformity may be con sulted at http imaging nikon com support pdf DoC_1V3 pdf Notice for Customers in Singapore Trade Name Nikon Model 1 V3 This device complies with radio frequency regulations The content of certifi cation labels not affixed to the device is given below Complies with IDA Standards DA104328 Security Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its ran
78. ation Ic Creative mode M 49 Record movies in exposure mode P programmed auto If Creative Palette is o L EN selected the chosen effect will be applied Q 5 gt to the movie CO 52 e mt S Advanced movie mode M 62 Choose an exposure mode 170 and b 4 adjust shutter speed or aperture or record Q Ft movies in slow or fast motion or with other special effects P S A and M modes M 69 _ Movies shot when S A or M is selected are recorded in exposure mode P Exposure mode selection is available only in advanced movie mode K Movie Sound The Movie sound options item in the movie menu offers microphone sensitivity and wind noise options for both built in and external micro phones 21 193 G Available Settings For information on the options available in advanced movie mode see page 232 62 HE Advanced Movie Options In advanced movie mode the fol lowing options can be accessed by press ing G feature and selecting Advanced movie in the menu wm HD movie Record high definition HD movies om Slow motion Record up to about three seconds of silent slow motion footage Slow motion movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at about 30 fps Recording R Fast motion Record silent fast motion footage that plays back at about four times normal speed Playback time is one quarter the recording time P
79. ay is equivalent to 10 Camera level Camera tilted left or Camera tilted forward right or back Tilting the Camera The virtual horizon display is not accurate when the camera is tilted at a sharp angle forward or back If the camera is unable to measure tilt the amount of tilt will not be displayed The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the follow ing shooting modes Mode dial Auto mode 4 38 Let the camera pick the settings for photographs and movies ac Creative mode M 49 For photographs in which you want to use special effects or match settings to the scene m Advanced movie mode M 59 Choose an expo sure mode and adjust shutter speed or aperture or record movies in slow or fast motion or with other special effects EJ Motion Snapshot mode 22187 Each time the shutter is released the camera records a still image and about 1 6 s of movie footage Ct Best moment capture mode 176 Choose Active Selection to select the best picture from 40 shots in temporary storage Slow view to choose the best tim ing for the shot while the scene plays back in slow motion or Smart Photo Selector to let the camera pick the best shot based on composition and move ment P S A and M modes X 69 Control shutter speed and aperture for advanced photographic effects e P Programmed auto M 70 e A Aperture priority auto M 72 e S Shutter priority auto 171 e M Manual 7
80. bserve this precaution could cause damage or fire Z Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents ZN Do not place the strap around the neck of N 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 The flash should be no less than one meter 3 ft 4 in from the subject Particular care should be observed when photographing infants Z Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the display break care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth Z Do not carry tripods with a lens or camera attached You could trip or accidentally strike others resulting in injury ZA 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 fl
81. c red eye reduction red eye reduction slow sync rear curtain sync rear curtain slow sync Flash compensation 3 1 EV in increments of 14 EV Flash ready indicator Lights when flash 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 Frame size pixels recording rate HD movies aspect ratio 16 9 e 1920 x 1080 60p 59 94 fps e 1920 x 1080 30p 29 97 fps e 1280 x 720 60p 59 94 fps e 1280 x 720 30p 29 97 fps Slow motion movies e 1280 x 720 120 fps aspect ratio 16 9 plays at 30p 29 97 fps e 768 x 288 400 fps aspect ratio 8 3 plays at 30p 29 97 fps e 416 x 144 1200 fps aspect ratio 26 9 plays at 30p 29 97 fps Fast motion jump cut and 4 second movies aspect ratio 16 9 1920 x 1080 30p 29 97 fps Motion Snapshots movie portion aspect ratio 16 9 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 PCM Audio recording device Built in or optional external ME 1 stereo micro phone sensitivity
82. cautions 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 Keep dry Do not immerse in or expose 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 Do not look at the sun through the view finder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the view finder could cause permanent visual impairment A Tum off immediately in the event of mal function Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter available separately unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the equip ment to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection ZN Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire to water or handle with wet hands Failure to keep the product dry could result in damage to the product fire or electric shock while handling the product with wet hands could result in electric shock A Do not disassemble Touching the prod uct s internal parts could result in injury In the even
83. cle centered on selected focus area Mode P programmed auto with flexible program S shutter priority auto A aperture priority auto M manual scene auto selector Exposure compensation 3 3 EV in increments of 1 EV Exposure lock AE L Luminosity locked at metered value with F t AE L AF L button ISO sensitivity ISO 160 ISO 200 12800 in steps of 1 EV 6400 Recommended Exposure NR 12800 NR auto ISO sensitivity control ISO Index 160 6400 160 3200 160 800 available user controlled in P S A and M modes Active D Lighting On off Focus Autofocus Hybrid autofocus phase detection contrast detect AF AF assist illuminator Lens servo e Autofocus AF Single AF AF S continuous AF AF C auto AF S AF C selection AF A full time AF AF F e Manual focus MF AF area mode Single point auto area subject tracking Focus area e Single point AF 171 focus areas the center 105 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 Et AE L AF L button Face priority On off Flash Built in flash Raised by pressing flash button Guide Number GN Approx 5 16 m ft ISO 100 20 C 68 F at ISO 160 Guide Number is approx 6 3 20 7 Control i TTL flash control using image sensor Mode Fill flash fill flash slow syn
84. cool before turning it on again Indicators are not displayed Press the DISP button 6 Shooting All Modes The camera takes time to turn on Delete files or format the memory card The shutter release is disabled e The battery is exhausted M 23 33 e The memory card is full M 33 e The flash is charging 107 e The camera is not in focus 39 e You are currently filming a slow motion movie M 64 Only one picture is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed in continuous release mode i is selected in continuous mode M 92 and flash lighting is used The camera does not focus automatically e The subject is not suited to autofocus M 101 e The camera is in manual focus mode A 99 102 Focus does not lock when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Use the A t button to lock focus when AF C is selected for focus mode or when pho tographing moving subjects in AF A mode 99 216 Focus area selection is unavailable Focus area selection is not available in auto area AF M 185 or face priority M 45 In other AF area modes the focus area can be selected by pressing AF area mode selection is unavailable The camera is in auto creative M 50 or best moment capture 176 mode manual focus mode is selected 99 or the Scene auto selector is used M 170 Image size selection is unavailable An NEF RAW option is selected for image quality 2 171 The camera
85. ct in the center of the frame and press the shutter release button halfway to initiate focus Check that the focus area is dis played in green If AF S is selected for Fr focus mode M 99 focus will lock while the shutter release button is pressed halfway 2 Lock focus Press the F t button to lock focus and confirm that AE L AF L appears in the display Focus will remain locked while the button is pressed AEE button 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot Focus will remain locked between P shots IL Do not change the distance between the camera and the sub ject while focus lock is in effect If the subject moves focus again at the new distance Flicker Reduction Reduce flicker and banding in the display and in movies while shooting under fluorescent or mercury vapor lighting Choose a frequency which matches that of the local AC power supply Flicker Reduction If you are unsure as to the frequency of the local power supply test both options and choose the one that produces the best results Flicker reduction may not produce the desired results if the subject is very bright in which case you should select mode A or M and choose a smaller aperture higher f number 217 218 Reset File Numbering When a photograph is taken or a movie is recorded the camera names the file b
86. ct tracking is selected for AF area mode M 185 Gaon Tapping the display during shooting has no effect EE Manual Focus Mode The following options are available in manual focus mode amp Tap a subject to display it at a higher magnification in the moni tor 102 Glos Tapping the display during shooting has no effect 117 118 Best Moment Capture Motion Snapshot Tap shooting options are not available in best moment capture and Motion Snapshot modes Taking Pictures Using Tap Shooting Options Avoid tapping too hard The camera may move when the shutter is released blurring photographs The shutter release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the f icon is displayed to show that tap shooting options are active Use the shutter release button to take photographs in continu ous shooting mode M 92 and during movie recording Tap shooting options can be used only to take pictures one at a time in continuous shooting mode and can not be used to take photographs during movie recording In self timer mode M 94 tapping the monitor locks focus and starts the timer the photograph will be taken after ten or two sec onds Wi Fi What Wi Fi Can Do for You The camera can connect via Wi Fi wireless networks to a smart device running Nikon s dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility app The smart device can be used to control the camera and take pictures remotely or p
87. d 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 AVC Patent Portfolio License tions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securi ties issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and pri vate groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcuts prints maps drawings movies and 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 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 MA
88. d press 3 Frame the photograph Compose the photograph with your F37 subject in the center of the frame 4 eo E vz 5 Edo 77 4 Begin buffering photographs Press the shutter release button half way to focus M 39 A LJ icon will be displayed as the camera begins g l recording images to the memory ims ee oP buffer m r Bs e36 ado 5 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release 4 button the rest of the way down The 40 frames recorded to the buffer in the ca E moments before and after the shutter na release button was pressed all the way down will be copied to temporary _ a storage o 6 Select up to 40 frames Press lt or gt or rotate the multi selec T i tor to scroll through the frames and Y press A or to select or deselect g F 4 E Selected images are indicated by a icon while the remaining images are Ka marked with tt icons to show that they will be deleted 78 7 Save the selected frames Press to save the selected frames to the memory card The memory card access lamp will light while recording is in progress note that depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed some time may be required to save the selected images KA Active Selection At default settings the frame recorded at the moment the shutter release button was pressed all the way down is automa
89. duction is not available with slow motion movies Bright light sources may leave after images when the camera is panned Jagged edges color fringing moir and bright spots may also appear When recording movies avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources Fail ure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera s internal circuitry The built in flash and optional flash units will not fire during movie recording or when the camera is in advanced movie mode P S A and M Modes P S A and M modes offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture Choose a mode and adjust settings according to your creative intent The Gi Feature Menu 12 Pressing in mode P S A or M displays the items listed below Metering Picture Control White balance GJ Available Settings For information on the options available in P S A and M modes see page 234 ISO Sensitivity P S A and M Modes When an auto option is selected for ISO sensitivity N 201 the cam era will automatically adjust sensitivity within the selected range if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed or aperture 69 70 P Programmed Auto In this mode the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations This mode is recommended for snapshots and o
90. e Display only images recorded on a selected date A calendar will be displayed use the multi selector to highlight a date 138 2 Adjust display times and audio settings Adjust the following options Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed Choose how much of each movie is played back before the next slide is displayed Choose Same as Movie playback frame interval to display the next slide after the time time selected for Frame interval No limit to play back the entire movie before displaying the next slide Mute audio playback or select Movie sound tracks to play audio recorded with movies and with Motion Snapshots recorded with Ambient selected for Audio M 90 No sound is played for still images Audio 3 Select Start Highlight Start and press to start the slide show 139 140 The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress To Use Description Press lt to retu A lt S LEED A ES Yy lie rn to the previous frame Skip back skip ms gt to skip to the next frame You can also ahead skip frames by rotating the multi selec tor or sub command dial Pause resume Pause the show Press again to resume Adjust volume we J adjust volume Crs Rotate the main command dial to Exit to playback End the show mode mode F and return to playback T
91. e 92 Sound Settings Highlight items and press to select or deselect Select AF to sound a beep when the camera focuses Self timer to sound a beep during self timer photography Touch screen controls to sound a beep in response to use of the touch screen controls or remove the checks to mute these sounds Press to exit when settings are complete Auto Power Off Choose how long the displays remain on when no operations are performed 29 Choose shorter delays to reduce SS 10 min the drain on the battery Once the dis plays have turned off they can be reacti vated by pressing the shutter release button The GP N100 To enable auto power off when an optional GP N100 GPS unit is attached select Enable for the Location data gt Auto power off option in the setup menu M 114 Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will remain active while waiting for a signal from the remote control M 96 Choose a shorter delay to reduce the drain on the battery Note that remote control mode must be reselected once the timer has expired 213 Assign AE AF L Button Choose whether the F t button locks both focus and exposure AE AF lock exposure only AE lock only or focus only AF lock only or can be used to initiate autofocus AF ON Expo sure lock is described below focus lock on page 216 Autoexposure Lock Exposure lock is used to recompose photographs after metering expo
92. e previewed in the display press and hold the main command dial to zoom in and press to create a retouched copy D Lighting Noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines may appear in cop ies created with D Lighting Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects Image Size Copies are the same size as the original Create small copies of selected photo graphs Select Choose size and choose a size from 1280x856 1 1 M 1280 x 856 pix els 960x640 0 6 M 960 x 640 pixels and 640x424 0 3 M 640 x 424 pixels and then choose Select images Press lt or gt or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures M 158 and press A or to select or deselect When the selection is com plete press to display a confirmation dialog and select Yes to save the resized copies M Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies 161 162 Crop Create a cropped copy of selected photo graphs Press lt or gt or rotate the multi selector to highlight a picture M 158 and press to display the image with the default crop shown in yellow Use the controls below to choose a crop and save the copy To Description Rotate the main command dial to choose Choose size the crop size Rotate the multi selector or sub com Choose mand dial to choose between aspect aspectratio ratios of 3 2 4 3 1 1 and 16 9
93. e this feature is not available dur ing movie recording or in slow motion movie mode Manual focus guides are also displayed 3 Choose a magnification Rotate the main command dial to choose from magnifications of up to about 10x Main command dial 102 4 Focus Rotate the multi selector until the sub ject is in focus Rotate the multi selec tor clockwise to increase the focus distance counterclockwise to decrease the faster you rotate the multi selector the quicker the focus distance changes The focus indicator shows the approximate focus dis tance Press when the subject is in focus Press A V lt 4 or P to view areas of Navigation window the frame not currently visible in the display the visible portion is shown by the navigation window GZ Movies The multi selector can also be used to choose the focus distance if man ual focus is selected prior to movie recording Rotate the multi selector clockwise to increase the focus distance counterclockwise to decrease the faster you rotate the multi selector the quicker the focus distance changes Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your Approx subject and the camera measure from the 17mm i focal plane mark on the camera body The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is approximately 17 mm 0 7 in Focal plane mark 103 104
94. e picture and return to playback or press gt to exit without deleting the picture 43 44 The Shutter Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter release button The camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway To take the photograph press the shutter release button the rest of the way down cy gt X A Focus Press halfway Shoot Press the rest of the way down Taking Several Photographs in Succession If Off is selected for Image review in the playback menu M 159 you can take additional photographs without refocusing by keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway between shots Automatic Scene Selection In auto mode the camera automatically ana Scene icon lyzes the subject and selects the appropriate scene The selected scene is shown in the monitor Z Portrait Human portrait subjects lal Landscape Landscapes and cityscapes I Night portrait Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds amp Close up Subjects close to the camera Ed Night landscape Poorly lit landscapes and cityscapes Auto Subjects that do not fall into the categories listed above Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photo graph During movi
95. e recording with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 PD ZOOM the zoom rate is unaffected by the speed with which the ring is rotated Zoom in Zoom out Zoom ring If you are using a 1 NIKKOR VR 10 100mm 4 5 5 6 PD ZOOM lens available sepa rately slide the power drive zoom switch to T to zoom in and to W to zoom out The speed with which the camera zooms in and out var ies with how far you slide the switch The zoom position is shown by the zoom guide in the display Face Priority The camera detects and focuses on portrait subjects face priority A double yellow bor der will be displayed if a portrait subject is detected facing the camera if multiple faces up to a maximum of five are detected the camera will select the closest subject Press the shutter release button halfway to focus on the subject in the double yellow border The border will clear from the display if the camera can no longer detect the subject because for example the subject has looked away GJ Available Settings For information on the options available in auto mode see page 232 45 46 Deleting Multiple Pictures The Delete option in the playback menu M 136 can be used to delete selected pictures all pictures or pictures taken on selected dates GA See Also See page 212 for information on silencing the beep that sounds when the camera focuses or the shutter is released
96. e remote control for the first time remove the clear plas tic battery insulator sheet 1 Display release mode options Press lt q to display release mode options 2 Select Highlight amp remote control and press gt to display remote control options 3 Select the desired remote control option Use the multi selector to highlight or G 2s and press 4 Mount the camera on a tripod Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta ble level surface 96 5 Frame the photograph and shoot From a distance of 5 m 16 ft or less aim the ML L3 at the infrared receiver on the front of the camera 2 and press the ML L3 shutter release but ton If amp 2s is selected the self timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released If is selected the self timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released Turning the camera off cancels remote control mode Remote control mode is cancelled automatically if no operations are performed for about ten min utes after the mode is selected in Step 3 97 98 Movie Mode The ML L3 shutter release button functions as the movie record button for advanced movie mode M 59 Using a Flash When using the bui
97. e satellites If no signal is received for over two sec onds the satellite signal indicator will clear from the camera display and no location data will be recorded KA Assisted GPS When connected to a computer using its supplied USB cable the GP N100 can use resources provided by Nikon servers to reduce the time needed to acquire location data location data can still be acquired without these resources although the time needed to do may increase This method of determining position using supplementary information stored in a file supplied by a network is known as Assisted GPS A GPS or aGPS To connect to Nikon servers and receive Assisted GPS files the GP N100 uses GP N100 Utility software available for download from the following website http nikonimglib com gpn100u For information on using GP N100 Utility see the above website or online help The Assisted GPS file provided by the servers is valid for two weeks after which time it can no longer be used to assist global positioning Use GP N100 Utility regularly to keep the GP N100 up to date 115 116 Tap Shooting Options Tap the icon shown at right to choose the P 7 operation performed by tapping the 29 monitor in shooting mode The options available vary with the shooting and a focus mode nz Auto and Creative Modes Choose from the following options A When you tap a subject in the display the camera will focus and
98. e 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 and viewfinder These displays are constructed with extremely high precision at least 99 99 of pixels are effective with no more than 0 01 being missing or defective Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit white red blue or green or always off black this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light Do not apply pressure to the display as this could cause damage or mal function Dust or lint on the display can be removed 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 bro ken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth 229 230 Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs Moir Moir is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a regular repeating grid such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building with the camera ima
99. e viewfinder signal contact Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction Using the Viewfinder Use the viewfinder when bright ambient lighting conditions make it difficult to see the display in the monitor When you put your eye to the viewfinder the eye sensor will turn the viewfinder on and the monitor off note that the sensor responds to more than just your eyes when using the monitor keep your fingers and other objects from the sensor You can also use the display selection button to cycle through display settings as follows automatic dis play selection Eye sensor on viewfinder on monitor off Eye sensor off and monitor on viewfinder off The eye sensor is re enabled automatically each time the camera is turned on While the viewfinder is on you can use the DISP button to view or hide indicators mA 6 Viewfinder Focus If you find that the icons and other indica tors displayed in the viewfinder seem blurry rotate the diopter adjustment con trol until the display is in sharp focus When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder be careful not to put your fin gers or fingernails in your eyes 35 Attaching a Grip Fn3 button Q 14 Shutter release button Ax G m Connector cap S Signal contact 7 Tripod socket Sub command dial Mounting screw knob Follow the steps below to attach the grip 1 Remove the grip connector co
100. ears 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 vww europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area For contact infor mation visit http imaging nikon com Wireless This product which contains encryption software developed in the United States
101. ected for Audio 90 Tap Shooting Options The touch screen can not be used for shooting or focus e Touch shooting options are not available in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot mode e The edges of the display can not be used for shooting or focus Tap closer to the center of the display Pictures are blurred The camera may move when the display is tapped which may under some conditions result in blurred pictures Use both hands to hold the camera steady Playback NEF RAW images are not displayed The camera displays only the JPEG copies of NEF RAW JPEG fine images 41 173 Tall portrait orientation photos are displayed in wide landscape orientation e Select On for Rotate tall 159 e The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off V 219 e Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken M 219 e Photo is displayed in image review M 159 Cannot hear movie sound e Rotate the main command dial right to raise the volume 1 65 If the camera is connected to a television M 148 use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume e You are blocking the speaker with a finger or other object 3 Remove the obstruction e Live audio is not recorded with slow motion fast motion or jump cut movies 2 62 or with Motion Snapshots recorded with None selected for Audio 1 90 Cannot delete images Remove protection from the files before deletion 4159 Cannot select photos f
102. ects about 1 m 3 3 ft from the camera In slow view the illuminator will light for about 1 3 seconds starting when the camera focuses after the shutter release button is pressed halfway Before shooting confirm that the capture illuminator status indicator is lit The indicator also lights during buffer Capture illuminator ing status indicator 111 GZ Optional Flash Units Detailed instructions may be found in the manual provided with the flash unit Note that optional flash units may not fire at some camera settings The Flash Capture IIluminator Status Indicators Users of the SB N5 are directed to check the table below if the flash sta tus or capture illuminator status indicator on the rear of the unit flashes Users of the SB N7 may refer to the manual provided with the flash unit Display Description The flash status indicator flashes Subject may be underexposed Try again for about 3 seconds after a photo after reducing distance to subject or rais graph is taken ing ISO sensitivity 1A 201 Product has fired several times in quick The flash or capture status indica succession and has shut down tempo tor flashes once a second rarily to prevent overheating Turn prod uct off and wait for it to cool The flash and capture status indi A data transfer error has occurred Check cators flash once every 2 seconds that the flash unit is correctly attached An error has occurred in
103. ed select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below 1 Under Import pictures and smes eae Sia videos click Change pro gram A program selection dialog will be displayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK 2 Double click Import file 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 146 Viewing Pictures Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is com plete Starting ViewNX 2 Manually e Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desk top e Mac Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock HE Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharp o B ness and tone levels click the ransfer Movie Editor Focus Edit button in the toolbar i fm Gi So 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 HE Viewing Location Data To view the locations where pictures were
104. edited copy If necessary the copy can be trimmed as described above to remove additional footage Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long If a copy can not be created at the current playback position the current position will be displayed in red in Step 4 and no copy will be created The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly use a fully charged battery when editing movies Combine 4 Second Movies Combine up to eight 4 second movies into a single movie 4 sec ond movies are recorded using the 4 second movie option in advanced movie mode for more information see page 62 1 Select movies Select 4 second movies as described FP on page 158 Press A or W to view or Ba Fea hide the order in which the clips will appear in the final movie To preview a fea Ga ee clip highlight it and press the DISP button Combine 4 second movies 2 Combine the selected movies Press A confirmation dialog will be displayed select Yes to join the selected clips and their audio tracks into a new movie which is stored separately from its component clips 165 Combine NMS Movies Combine the movie segments of up to eight NMS format Motion Snapshots M 176 into a single movie 1 Select Motion Snapshots Select Motion Snapshots as described on page 158 Press A or to view or h
105. eeesseseneeeenseese Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer Transferring Pictures Viewing PICture Sania reii Viewing Pictures on TV sssssssessosseseosossossossosessoseoseoscssessosessssses High Definition Devices essssssscsssssccsecssssecccsseccessesessueeessneeeeeaee Printing PhotographS sesessessessscsseessoessosscossossosseosecsseoseesseee Connecting the Printer ceecssssscccsecccseccsnsesecsecssseseecseeeesneeeeee Printing Pictures One at a Time Qu esssessssescsesecsescsseccsseesseeesseeese Printing Multiple Pictures Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Images Image REVICW ssssscsssesesesscsesecesecesesscsesssecesesssssssseseseseseeeessees Rotate Vall ccrascsinedticecescinosilecuiesscctsenceliealtaccdetaaueee PHOTECE ssissessecsscssssosecsssossesecsedecsadsevsssassoceasesasedssdnssgusedseserSeodencoosass vii viii The Shooting Menu ExpoOstire Mod s sinnini ninien sosti Image Quality essssesesesecesessssecesecessssssesecesesssssssssesseeseses IMAGESIZE vvsscssssssssscssccosavessesessnsssnstonencbacsssensndsonsbcvessasesensnasonssons Active Selectionner aS Number of Shots Saved s Movie Before After sccscscscssssscssssessssssssssssasscscesesesesseseces Fil FOninatss sisccsccstesiecescscssscscasdesssntessescsssenssessooscosdecsescosscasoessoee Metering ssscsccsscssssssecssescssssssesesececececssse
106. efore the halfway point if shooting ends after the halfway point but before the panorama is complete the unrecorded portion will be shown in gray 55 HE Viewing Panoramas Panoramas can be viewed by pressing when a panorama is displayed full frame M 41 The start of the panorama will be displayed with the smallest dimension filling the display and the camera will then scroll through the picture in the original pan direction FINE 5 4800x920 il Navigation Guide window The following operations can be performed To Use Description ERKA Pause Oy Pause playback Si Resume playback when the panorama is Play prey P paused or during rewind advance SB Press lt to rewind gt to advance If playback is KOJ paused the panorama rewinds or advances a Advance oi segment at a time keep the button pressed rewind for continuous rewind or advance You can also rotate the multi selector to rewind or advance when playback is paused Return to F fo full frame LOJ Press A or M to exit to full frame playback playback Qi 56 Selective Color Take black and white pictures in which one hue appears in a color 1 Choose Select color Press E feature to display the E menu then highlight Select color and press 2 Choose a color Use the multi selector to choose a color and press 3 Take pictures Press the shutter release b
107. eft or right as shown below Shooting will start when the camera detects the pan direction and a progress indicator will appear in the display Shooting ends automatically when the end of the panorama is reached Progress indicator An example of how to pan the camera is shown below With out changing your position pan the camera in a steady curve either horizontally or vertically Time the pan according to the option selected for Image size in the shooting menu about 15 seconds are needed to complete the pan when AP Normal panorama is selected about 30 seconds when c Wide panorama is selected Panoramas High distortion wide angle lenses may fail to produce the desired results An error message will be displayed if the camera is panned too quickly or unsteadily Note that because panoramas are composed of multiple images the joins between images may be visible and the desired results may not be achieved with moving subjects or with neon lights or other subjects that exhibit rapid changes in color or bright ness subjects that are too close to the camera poorly lit subjects and subjects such as the sky or sea that are a solid color or contain simple repeating patterns The completed panorama will be slightly smaller than the area visible in the display during shooting No panorama will be recorded if shoot ing ends b
108. enu contains the following options Option Description Default ian Delete Delete multiple images 136 Image type All images F Frame interval 4 s Slideshow MEM Movies and photos ita slide Moyie playbacktime 138 show Same as frame interval Audio Movie sound tracks _ Choose whether pictures are Image review displayed after shooting on 132 Rotate tall portrait orientation Rotatetall pictures for display during On 159 playback Wi Fiupload Upload selected photos to smart _ 127 devices via wireless networks DPOF print Create digital print orders 155 order prot ct Protect pictures from accidental _ 159 deletion Rating Rate pictures 160 Option Description Default ima Brighten shadows in dark or back aoe lit photos creating a retouched D Lighting copy that is saved separately from a 169 the unmodified original Resize Create small copies of selected Choose size 161 pictures 1280x856 1 1 M Crop Create cropped copies of selected ie 162 pictures Create copies of movies from Edit movie which unwanted footage has 163 been trimmed mons Combine multiple 4 second 165 movies into a single movie movies Combine Make a movie from the movie NMS movies portions of multiple Motion 166 Snapshots Playback The camera may be unable to display or retouch images that were cre ated or have been edited with ot
109. es e Using viewfinders grips flash units or GPS units To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN EL20a batteries e Keep the battery contacts clean Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance e Use batteries immediately after charging Batteries will lose 4 their charge if left unused 265 Index Symbols Gi Auto mode P Programmed auto S Shutter priority auto 71 170 A Aperture priority auto 72 170 M Manual 73 170 mac Creative mode m Advanced movie mode 8 59 62 Ct Best moment capture mode 8 76 Z Motion Snapshot mode 8 87 Creative Palette HDR Easy panorama Q Soft f Miniature effect Selective color 26 Cross process 9 Toy camera effect Sai Scene auto selector 2 Portrait lal Landscape s Night portrait p r Close up Night landscape Auto X flexible program ose MENU menu button 10 156 167 189 195 209 playback button 41 85 91 T delete button 43 67 86 91 136 DISP display button OK button Gi feature AFE AE L AF L 214 216 continuous shooting self timer 92 94 96 S single frame ss sssssssssssssssssssssssssse 93 v 266 FAY CONTINUOUS ssssseecocosoccocsossssssssssse 92 self timer remote control AF focus mode ciessesesssessssscsessesesees
110. etractable lens barrel button 28 29 256 Rotate tall S Saturation Pas Saturation Toy camera effect 177 Scene auto selector on esecscseceeneees 170 Scene selection Select by date Select color Select images by date heb Select images for printing 153 Selective color Self timer Sensitivity Set clock from satellite Setup menu Sharpening Shooting menu Shutter button AE lock Shutter speed Shutter priority auto Shutter release button Silent photography Simple photo info Simplified display Single AF Single frame Single point ssssssssessssssssesssessesoessseesse SIZE nianna Slide show Slot empty release lock Slow motion Slow sync Slow view Sound settings Speaker Speedlight Spot Metering sRGB SSID Standard Start printing PictBridge Strap Subject tracking System requirements T Tap shooting Options s 116 Television Temperature warnings Thumbnail playback Time Time stamp Time zone Time zone and date Toning Touch screen Toy camera effect Trimming movies 145 150 Vari angle monitor View SSID Viewfinder ViewNX 2 Vignetting Virtual horizon White balance Wide panorama Wi Fi Wi Fi upload Wind noise reduction Wireless Wireless Mobile Utility Z Zoom guide Zoom ring
111. event loss of power while connected you should also charge the camera battery Do not use Wi Fi in settings in which its use is prohib ited Note that the camera Wi Fi function can not be used when a USB or HDMI cable is connected Terminating Wi Fi Connections Wi Fi will terminate automatically if the smart device does not initiate a connection within five minutes To terminate Wi Fi manually press the MENU button to exit the Wi Fi standby or connection display M Electronic Viewfinders Optional electronic viewfinders M 34 turn off while Wi Fi is in use The eye sensor turns on automatically when the Wi Fi connection ends Uploading Pictures to a Smart Device Follow the steps below to upload photos from the camera to a smart device Uploading Photos One at a Time Use the Wi Fi upload option in the playback i feature menu 12 to upload the photo currently displayed in full frame playback 1 Display the photo on the camera Display the desired photo in full frame playback 2 Select Wi Fi upload Press f feature to display the menu then highlight Wi Fi upload and press A confirmation dialog will be displayed 3 Select Yes Highlight Yes and press To upload multiple selected photos choose Select images from list and proceed to Step 2 on page 127 4 Select the camera SSID on the smart device Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by the smart device 125
112. ffect Precautions for Use e Lenses over 380 g 13 4 oz should be supported at all times Do not hold the camera or carry the camera by the strap without supporting the lens Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera lens mount e Lines may appear in photographs taken with non CPU lenses stopped down to minimum aperture e During movie recording select exposure mode A or M to pre vent sounds made by the lens being picked up by the micro phone e During continuous shooting focus is fixed at the position for the first shot in each burst Frame rates may slow when Ei is selected in continuous mode e Certain lenses will block the AF assist illuminator and at some distances the flash e The tops and bottoms may be missing from circular bokeh shapes created at wide apertures using lenses with a maximum aperture of f 1 4 HE Supported Standards e DCF Version 2 0 The Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCF is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera e DPOF Digital Print Order Format DPOF is an industry wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card e Exif version 2 3 The camera supports Exif Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras version 2 3 a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif com
113. focus area over your subject and press The focus area will track the subject as it moves through the frame The camera will focus on the selected subject when the shutter release button is pressed halfway To end focus tracking when shooting is complete press Focus area K Subject Tracking The camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly leave the frame or are obscured by other objects change visibly in size color or brightness or are too small too large too bright too dark or similar in color or brightness to the background 185 186 Built in AF Assist When On is selected the built in AF AF assist illuminator assist illuminator will light to illuminate poorly lit subjects if e AF S is selected for focus mode M 99 or single AF is selected in AF A and e Auto area or Single point is selected o for AF area mode 185 u Nikoi The AF assist illuminator will not light to assist the focus opera tion in advanced movie mode during movie recording or when Off is selected If the AF assist illuminator does not light autofo cus may not produce the desired results when lighting is poor The AF Assist Illuminator Larger lenses may prevent the illuminator lighting all or part of the sub ject Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator Flash Control Choose a flash control mode for the built in and optional flash units
114. g processed the capacity of the memory buffer will drop Interval Timer Shooting Take photographs automatically at preset intervals M4 Before Shooting Before proceeding check that the clock is set correctly M 31 218 and then take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the mon itor Use of a tripod is recommended To ensure that shooting is not inter rupted be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional AC adapter and power connector 1 Choose the interval Highlight Interval and press to view the interval Press lt or gt to highlight minutes or seconds and press A or W to choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed Press to return to the interval timer shooting menu when settings are complete 2 Choose the number of intervals Highlight Number of shots and press gt then use the multi selector to choose the number of intervals Press to return to the interval timer shooting menu when settings are complete 181 182 3 Start shooting Highlight Start and press Shoot ing will start after about 3 s and con tinue at the selected interval until all the shots have been taken one shot is taken at each interval Note that the pause following the recording of each shot varies with shutter speed and the time needed to record the image with the result that photo graphs may not be recorded at the selected interval I
115. g to charge the battery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery performance and the battery may not charge or charge only partially Wait for the battery to cool before charging e Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair bat tery performance eA marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement Purchase a new EN EL20a battery e Charge the battery before use When taking photographs on important occasions ready a spare EN EL20a battery and keep it fully charged Depending on your location it may be difficult to purchase replace ment batteries on short notice Note that on cold days 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 ina warm place and exchange the two as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge e Used batteries are a valuable resource recycle in accord with local reg ulations V Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon authorized service representative once every one to two years and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services Frequent inspection and servicing a
116. ge the fol lowing may occur if security is not enabled e Data theft Malicious third parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs passwords and other personal information e Unauthorized access Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter data or perform other malicious actions Note that due the design of wireless networks specialized attacks may allow unauthorized access even when security is enabled Xxi xxii eee Introduction Before You Begin Before using your camera for the first time confirm that the package contains the items listed in the User s Manual fa 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 Mounting mark External microphone connector E Sub command dial E cover Shutter release A Lens release button button wc 44 64 78 81 83 88 E Infrared receive EZ Movie record button essesese 59 60 E Lens mount Power switch 29 H Microphone 9 Mode dial J Dust shield Focal plane mark e Body cap Eyelet for camera stra 35 109 113 Flash pop up button EJ Multi accessory port Multi accessory port AF assist illuminator 34 109 113 pen DAMP essen H Built in flash Red eye reduction lamp Connector for external MI
117. ge sensor grid In some cases it may appear in the form of lines If you notice moir in your photographs try changing the distance to the subject zooming in and out or changing the angle between the subject and the camera Lines Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures of extremely bright or backlit subjects Batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment e Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat e Keep the battery terminals clean e Turn the product off before replacing the battery e Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function If the battery will not be used for some time insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it and stor ing it in a location with an ambient temperature of 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F avoid hot or extremely cold locations Repeat this process at least once every six months e Turning the camera on and off repeatedly when the battery is fully dis charged will shorten battery life Batteries that have been fully dis charged must be charged before use e The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use Attemptin
118. ges can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card M 236 173 174 Active Selection Choose the frames Active Selection M 76 records to temporary storage the length of time over which the frames are captured and the default number of frames saved HE On Release Record Choose the frames copied from the buffer to temporary storage when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down The camera captures the 40 preceding frames Following frames Preceding Shutter release button fully pressed H w S l The camera captures 40 frames starting before and ending after the moment the shutter release button is pressed all Preceding the way down and Shutter release button following fully pressed EA The camera captures the 40 following frames Shutter release button lt a fully pressed HE Capture 40 Frames Over Choose whether the frames are captured over 7s a frame rate of 60 fps 2s 30 fps or 2 s 20 fps H Frames Saved Default Choose the number of frames selected by default in the confir mation dialog displayed when shooting is complete the frame recorded to the buffer when the shutter release button was pressed 1 or all the frames in temporary storage All Number of Shots Saved Choose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo Selec tor If 5 is selected the camera will save the bes
119. ghting preserves details in highlights and shadows for natural contrast Use with high contrast scenes such as a brightly lit outdoor view framed in a door or window or a sub jects in the shade on a sunny day It is most effective when used with Matrix metering M 177 Active D Lighting Off Active D Lighting amp On LV Active D Lighting Noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines may appear in pho tographs taken with Active D Lighting Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects Active D Lighting Versus D Lighting The Active D Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range while the D Lighting option in the playback menu M 160 brightens shadows in images after shooting 179 180 Long Exposure NR Photographs taken at slow shutter speeds are automatically pro cessed to reduce noise bright spots randomly spaced bright pixels or fog slightly increasing recording times Selecting On increases the amount of noise reduction performed at shutter speeds slower than 1 s and increases the time required to record images by roughly 1 5 to 2 times During processing a warning will be displayed and pictures can not be taken if the camera is turned off before processing is complete the picture will be saved but noise reduction will not be performed In continuous release mode frame rates will slow and while photographs are bein
120. he Framing Grid A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Display gt Grid display in the setup menu M 212 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 rotate the main command dial to the right M 135 Rotate left to zoom out To view multiple images rotate the dial left when the picture is displayed full frame 133 Main command dial To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway 41 42 The G Feature Menu M 12 The following options can be accessed by pressing I when a photo is displayed 1 2 Start slide show 138 Stal slide show E wi Fi upload 125 Protect 159 OFF 3 Qj Rating D crop ie Dresize E D Lighting 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 3 Delete the photograph Press ft again to delete th
121. he option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF RAW images NEF RAW images can be viewed on the camera or using soft ware such as Capture NX 2 available separately 0A 223 or ViewNX 2 supplied When photographs taken at NEF RAW JPEG are viewed on the cam era only the JPEG image will be displayed When photographs taken at these settings are deleted both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted File Names Photos and movies are stored as image files with names of the form xxx_nnnnyyyy where exxx is either NMS Motion Snapshots recorded with NMS files selected for File format 0 176 or DSC photos MOV format Motion Snapshots and movies e nnnn a four digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automat ically in ascending order by the camera and e yyy one of the following three letter extensions NEF for NEF RAW images JPG for JPEG images or MOV for movies The NEF and JPEG files recorded at settings of NEF RAW JPEG have the same file names but different extensions Copies created with the retouch options in the playback menu have file names beginning with CSC e g CSC_0001 JPG Images recorded with Adobe RGB selected for Color space M 178 have names that begin with an underscore e g _DSC0001 JPG Image Quality and Size Together image quality and size determine how much space each pho tograph occupies on the memory card Larger higher quality ima
122. he options shown at right are dis played when the show ends Select Resume to restart or Exit to exit to the playback menu Ma The Speaker Keep your fingers and other objects away from the speaker when adjusting the vol ume Speaker eee Connections Installing the Supplied Software Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer for viewing and editing Before installing the software confirm that your system meets the requirements on page 143 q Launch the installer Start the computer insert Select region if required the ViewNxX 2 installer CD and launch the installer A language selection dialog will be displayed if the desired language is not available click Region Selection to choose a dif Select language Click Next ferent region and then choose the desired language region selection is not avail able in the European release 2 Start the installer Click Install and follow the Click Install on screen instructions Nikon 141 3 Exit the installer Click Yes Windows or OK Mac when installation is com plete Windows Mac J a eaae einan i compite ti okto eit Nikon z men f Click Yes Click OK 4 Remove the installer CD from the CD ROM drive Supplied Software Motion Snapshots Supported Operating Systems ported operating systems
123. he shutter release button is fully pressed the camera takes two shots in quick succession and combines them to preserve details in highlights and shadows in high contrast scenes the built in flash and optional flash units do not fire Some time may be required to process the pictures the final photograph will be displayed when processing is com plete First exposure Second exposure Combined HDR darker brighter image 4 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 53 54 Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas During shooting the camera focuses using auto area AF M 185 face detection 45 is not available Exposure compensation 1 104 can be used but the built in flash and optional flash units will not fire 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 A V lt and P icons will appear in the display to indicate the possible pan directions iri fe 3 Pan the camera Slowly pan the camera up down l
124. hen panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down Auto Image Rotation Image orientation is not recorded for movies Motion Snapshots or panoramas Rotate Tall To automatically rotate tall portrait orientation photographs for dis play during playback select On for the Rotate tall option in the play back menu M 159 219 220 Pixel Mapping Check and optimize the camera image sensor and image proces sors if you notice unexpected bright spots in your pictures note that the camera comes with the sensor and processors already optimized Before performing pixel mapping as described below check that the battery is fully charged 1 Attach a lens and lens cap Turn the camera off and attach a 1 NIKKOR lens If the lens is equipped with a cap do not remove it 2 Select Pixel mapping Turn the camera on press MENU and select Pixel mapping in the setup menu 3 Select Yes Pixel mapping begins immediately Note that other opera tions can not be performed while pixel mapping is in progress Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source until pixel mapping is complete 4 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off when pixel mapping is complete 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
125. her devices Image Quality Copies created from JPEG photos are the same quality as the original 41171 NEF RAW photos can not be retouched when retouch options are used with pictures taken at an image quality of NEF RAW JPEG fine the JPEG image will be retouched and saved as a fine qual ity JPEG copy 157 158 Selecting Multiple Images Choosing the options listed below dis plays an image selection dialog Press lt or or rotate the multi selector to high light pictures only pictures to which the operation applies are available for selec tion e Delete gt Delete selected images 21 136 e Wi Fi upload Q 127 e DPOF print order gt Select set C2 155 e Protect gt Select set 4 159 e Rating 160 e D Lighting 2 160 e Resize gt Select images 1 161 e Crop 1 162 e Edit movie 2 163 e Combine 4 second movies 1 165 e Combine NMS movies 1 166 Inspecting Pictures The picture currently highlighted in the thumbnail display can be inspected by press ing the main command dial the picture will be displayed full screen while the dial is pressed 100 0001 15 10 2013 10 01 56 Image Review If On is selected pictures will be displayed immediately after shooting To view pictures when Off is selected press the gt but ton Rotate Tall Choose whether to rotate tall portrait orientation pictures for display
126. hoods and filters are not available for the 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 PD ZOOM e When the lens is not in use attach the rear cap and either ensure that the lens is retracted and the cover closed 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 PD ZOOM or attach the front cap other lenses e If the lens will not be used for an extended period store it in a cool dry location to prevent mold and rust Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls e Keep the lens dry Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irrep arable damage e Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from reinforced plastic e When using the 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 PD ZOOM be sure not touch the lens cover Failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction K Supplied Accessories 40 5 mm snap on Front Lens Cap LC N40 5 for use with the 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm f 3 5 5 6 e Rear Lens Cap LF N1000 GZ Optional Accessories e 40 5 mm screw on filters for use with the 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm f 3 5 5 6 40 5 mm screw on Hood HN N102 for use with the 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm f 3 5 5 6 attaches as shown below EE The Optional FT1 Mount Adapter Read this section for information on using the optional FT1 mount adapter Before proceeding be sure that you have read and understood this manual and the documentation for the FT1 and lenses Autofocus Autofocus is available o
127. ictures can be downloaded from the cam era to the smart device and shared with others on the Internet Pictures can also be uploaded from the camera to the smart device M 125 Download pictures Share pictures Remote control Installing the Wireless Mobile Utility App 1 Find the app On the smart device connect to the Google Play service the App Store or another app marketplace and search for Wireless Mobile Utility For more information see the instructions provided with the smart device 2 Install the app Read the app description and install the app A pdf manual for the Wireless Mobile Utility is available for download at the following URLs e Android http nikonimglib com ManDL WMAU e i0S http nikonimglib com ManDL WMAU ios 119 120 Accessing the Camera Before connecting via Wi Fi wireless LAN install the Wireless Mobile Utility on your Android or iOS smart device Instructions for accessing the camera vary with the type of connection used by the smart device Android e Push button WPS If the smart device supports push button WPS i e has a WPS button connection option in its Wi Fi settings menu you can use this easy method to connect to the smart device M 121 e PIN entry WPS If the smart device supports WPS you can use the camera to establish a connection by entering the PIN displayed by the smart device 1 122 e View SSID If the smart device does not sup
128. ide the order in which the clips will appear in the final movie To preview the movie portion of the highlighted Motion Snapshot press the DISP but ton 2 Combine the selected Motion Snapshots Press A confirmation dialog will be displayed select Yes to join the movie portions of the selected Motion Snapshots into anew movie which is stored separately from its compo nent clips Any audio included in Motion Snapshots recorded with Audio 1 90 set to Ambient will be included in the new movie 166 The Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu press MENU and select Shooting MENU button Reset shooting options Image quality Image size Metering Auto distortion control Color space The shooting menu contains the following options Option Description Default m Reset shooting Reset shooting options to i 235 options default values Creative Choose a creative mode Creative Palette 50 Betmoment Choose from Active Selection Slow view and Smart Photo Active Selection 76 capture Selector Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture in Exposure Motion Snapshot mode and E E 170 mode when Active Selection or Slow view is chosen in best moment capture mode Image quality Chooses file frie and JPEG fine 171 compression ratio 5232 x 3488 18 2M Imagesize Choose a size for new photos standard photos Normal 172 panorama panoramas Choose the frames Ac
129. in to delete the best shot and the best shot candidates or press to exit without deleting the pictures Note that once deleted pictures can not be recovered AAS Delete aY 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 to select e This image Delete the current photo note that the picture currently selected as the best shot can not be deleted All except best shot Delete the best shot candidates but not picture cur rently selected as the best shot A confirmation dialog will be displayed to delete the selected image or All except best shot a images highlight Yes and press 9 Z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes Motion Snapshot Mode Record brief movie vignettes with your photographs Each time the shutter is released the camera records a still image and about 1 6 s of movie footage When the resulting Motion Snap shot is viewed on the camera the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 4 s followed by the still image 1 Select Z4 mode Rotate the mode dial to Motion Snapshot 2 Frame the picture Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame 87 Ke 88 3 Begin buffering Press the shutter re
130. ing face priority the camera will meter the focus area closest to the center of the selected face 145 Spot metering ensures that the subject will be cor rectly exposed even when framed against a background that is much brighter or darker 177 178 Auto Distortion Control Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wide angle lenses and to reduce pin cushion distortion in photos taken with long lenses note that the edges of photographs may be cropped out and that there may be an increase in the time needed to process images before they are saved This option is available only with 1 NIKKOR lenses and not with other NIKKOR lenses attached using the FT1 mount adapter Results are not guaranteed with third party lenses Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction Choose sRGB for general purpose printing and display Adobe RGB with its broader gamut of colors is more suited to shots destined for professional publication and commercial printing GZ Adobe RGB For accurate color reproduction Adobe RGB images require applica tions displays and printers that support color management Color Space ViewNX 2 supplied and Capture NX 2 available separately automati cally select the correct color space when opening photographs created with this camera Results can not be guaranteed with third party soft ware Active D Lighting Active D Li
131. is displayed while the card is formatted do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until formatting is com plete Slot Empty Release Lock If Enable release is selected the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted No pictures will be recorded although they will be displayed in demo mode Select Release locked to enable the shutter only when a card is inserted Display Adjust the following display options Display Brightness To adjust the brightness of the monitor select Display brightness and press A or V Choose higher values to brighten the display and lower values to make the display darker 211 212 Viewfinder Brightness This option is available only when an optional viewfinder is attached To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder select View finder brightness and press A or V Choose higher values to brighten the display and lower values to make the display darker Grid Display Select On to display a framing grid Z 40 Playback Highlight Display Choose whether to display highlights 2 131 in full frame play back Silent Photography Select On to reduce camera noise in quiet surroundings The camera uses an electronic shutter and silences the sounds pro duced when the camera controls are operated Selecting Off restores normal operation a mechanical shutter is used except when a frame rate of 10 fps or higher is selected in continuous shooting mod
132. is slow to record photos Turn long exposure noise reduction off 180 and choose an option for ISO sensitivity 1201 other than 6400 NR and 12800 NR In creative mode additional time may be needed to record photos when HDR or Easy panorama is selected 53 54 Noise bright spots randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines appears in photos e Lower ISO sensitivity or enable high ISO noise reduction M 208 e Use long exposure noise reduction at shutter speeds slower than 1 s 180 No photo taken when ML L3 remote control shutter release button is pressed e Replace battery in remote control 222 e Choose a remote control mode M 96 e The remote control standby timer has expired M 213 e The remote is not pointed at the camera or the infrared receiver is not visible 2 96 e The remote is too far from the camera M 97 e Bright light is interfering with remote Smudges appear in photographs Clean the front and rear lens elements or the dust shield 4 227 Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the display Choose a Flicker reduc tion setting that matches the local AC power supply 217 No flash The built in flash and optional flash units will not fire during movie recording 4259 or live image control M 47 in best moment capture 4176 Motion Snapshot 1187 advanced movie 262 creative palette 1 52 or easy panorama M 54 modes or when HDR is on 53 a frame rate of 10 fps o
133. ision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Co location This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 xix XX Notices for Customers in Canada CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device FCC IC RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices There is no proof however that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe Low power Wire less devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy RF in the microwave range while being used Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by he
134. it zoom press The Electronic Rangefinder If a CPU lens is attached in manual focus P _ R mode the focus indicator can be used to check whether the camera is focused on the subject in the center focus area 25 56 BoE Focus indicator Status J In focus gt Camera focused in front of subject lt Camera focused behind subject eae Unable to determine focus flashes Note that with some subjects the in focus indicator may be displayed when the camera is not in focus Check focus in the display before shooting Error Messages and Displays The following warnings appear in the camera aperture display Display Problem Solution When using CPU lenses lock aperture ring at minimum aper ture highest f number Non CPU lens is attached or When using non CPU lens rotate F lens aperture ring to adjust aper no lens is attached utes P g J P Lens aperture ring is not REE locked at minimum aperture Restrictions e Auto and best moment capture modes are not supported e Motion Snapshots can be recorded only when an AF S lens is attached and the camera is in autofocus mode and then only when the subject is in focus Do not attempt to adjust focus using the focus ring e Shutter speeds of 1 s or slower are not available e The sound monitor switch and focus operation button Focus Lock MEMORY RECALL AF Start have no e
135. ive palette G9 HDR F easy panorama Q soft miniature effect 4 selective color 3 cross process and 8 toy camera effect P programmed auto with flexible program S shutter priority auto A aperture priority auto and M manual C4 best moment capture a Active Selection sit slow view and e amp Smart Photo Selector t advanced movie HD movie slow motion jump cut fast motion and 4 second movie Z4 Motion Snap shot Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane mechanical shutter electronic shutter Speed e Mechanical shutter 1 4000 30 s in steps of EV Bulb Time requires optional ML L3 remote control e Electronic shutter 1 6 000 30 s in steps of 1 EV Bulb Time requires optional ML L3 remote control Note Bulb and Time end automatically after approximately 2 min utes Flash sync speed e Mechanical shutter Synchronizes with shutter at X 4s0 s or slower e Electronic shutter Synchronizes with shutter at X VY6o s or slower Release Mode e Single frame continuous e Self timer remote interval timer shooting Frame advance rate Approx 6 10 20 30 or 60 fps Self timer 25 105 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 cir
136. l M Manual In manual mode you control both shutter speed and aperture HE Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture Adjust shutter speed and aperture with reference to the exposure indicator 474 Shutter speed is set by rotating the main command dial right for faster speeds and left for slower speeds choose from values between 30 s and 100 s 30 s and 6 000 s when the electronic shutter is enabled by selecting On for Silent pho tography in the setup menu Z 212 or Yeo s and 16 000 s when the electronic shutter is enabled by selecting a frame rate of 10 20 30 or 60 fps in continuous shooting mode M 92 or select Bulb to onw hold the shutter open indefinitely for a aurommanddial long time exposure Aperture is selected by rotating the sub command dial choose from values between the mini mum and maximum for the lens KA Continuous Shooting The selected shutter speed may change when a frame rate of 10 fps or faster is selected in continuous shooting mode M 92 73 74 K The Exposure Indicator When shutter speeds other than Bulb or Time are selected the exposure indicator shows whether the photograph would be under or over exposed at current settings Tal 5400 SROROOn 13A Optimal exposure Underexposed by EV Overexposed by over 2 EV it 0 Zo HE
137. layback R Jump cut Record silent jump cut movies Recording pauses every other second for a drop frame effect om 4 second movie Record a 4 second movie clip Multiple clips can be joined into a single movie using the Combine 4 sec ond movies option in the playback menu 165 The G Feature Menu C2 12 Pressing I in advanced movie mode displays the items listed below The items available vary with the type of movie selected 1 62 Shooting mode Binor movie Exposure mode a S E Shutter speed 4 E Aperture 5 H50 sensitivity Picture Contro White balance Frame size frame rate Slow motion K Slow Motion When slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode the camera can be focused by pressing the shutter release button halfway before recording begins The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the display face detection M 45 is not available Focus and exposure can not be adjusted during recording Frame rate options are described on page 191 Recording Time The following table lists the approximate maximum recording times for individual movies shot at the default frame size and rate in each shoot ing mode Auto creative P S A and M modes 10 minutes Advanced movie mode HD movie 10 minutes Slow motion 3 seconds Fast motion 20 minutes Jump cut 20 minutes 4 second movie 4 seconds
138. lease button half way to focus M 39 A LJ icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer 4 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The camera will record a photograph together with about 1 6s of movie footage beginning before and ending after the time the shutter release but ton was pressed all the way down Note that some time may be required When recording is complete the pho tograph will be displayed for a few seconds Buffering Buffering begins when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down Shutter release Shutter release button button pressed pressed all the way halfway to focus down Shooting ends Buffering The Gi Feature Menu 22 12 Pressing E in Motion Snapshot mode displays the following items 1 2 Shooting mode a Exposure mode TE Eal Ej Shutter speed a L rerure A Hoo sensitivity i E 5 ee before after File format GJ Available Settings For information on the options available in Motion Snapshot mode see page 232 Ke 89 Ke 90 HE Audio To record about four seconds of sound with Motion Snapshots beginning at the start of movie recording use the multi selector and button to select Ambient for Audio in the I feature menu M 89
139. ll indicators lit for illustrative purposes The DISP Display Button Press DISP to cycle through shooting ii 15 and playback M 129 indicators as shown below O DISP button H Shooting E aal me Virtual horizon Displayed only in modes other than Creative Palette Recording Area The area recorded during movie recording is shown by guides in the display the appearance of the guides depends on the option selected for Electronic VR M 184 in movie menu of fo Electronic vibration re uction off Electronic vibration reduction on HE Playback o 12 O O ia MN CI z ION amp aa 88 qY gy ee OOO Image only Highlights Displayed only when On is selected for the Display gt Playback highlight display option in the setup menu 212 GZ Virtual Horizon Display roll and pitch information based on information from the cam era tilt sensor If the camera is tilted neither left nor right the roll refer ence line will turn green while if the camera is tilted neither forward nor back the dot in the center of the display will turn green Each divi sion on the rolling display is equivalent to 5 while each division on the pitch displ
140. lly charges in about 3 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 O plied with the charger The shape of the adapter varies with the country or region 1 of purchase If a plug adapter is supplied S NN raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown at right making sure the plug is fully inserted Attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product 23 24 3 Insert the battery Insert the battery in the orientation shown using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted 4 Insert a memory card The camera stores pictures on microSD microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards available separately M 224 Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation and then slide the card until it clicks into place Do not attempt to insert the card at an angle failure to observe this precaution could damage the product gt e Us Front Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards Note that the battery and memory cards may be hot after use observe due caution whe
141. lt in flash press the flash pop up button to raise the flash before shooting Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the 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 M 106 is used when G is selected the shutter will be released about one second after the red eye reduction lamp lights If amp 2s is selected there will be about a two second delay after the shutter release button on the remote control is pressed the red eye reduction lamp will then light for about one second before the shutter is released GZ See Also For information on choosing how long the camera will wait for a signal from the remote see page 213 Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses DEA is stationary AF C if it is moving Auto select AF The camera automatically selects AF S if the subject ars release button is pressed halfway i Single AF For stationary subjects Focus locks when the shutter Continuous AF For subjects in motion The camera focuses continuously on the subject in the AF area brackets while the shutter release button is pressed halfway note that the AF area brackets appear only in the detailed display m 6 Photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus
142. matically when the retractable lens barrel lock is released in addition if the view through the lens is dis played or the monitor is off the camera will turn off when the lens barrel is locked in the case of 1 NIKKOR VR 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 29 7 Choose a language A language selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on Use the multi selector and button M 9 to choose a language 30 8 Set the clock Use the multi selector and button 9 to set the time and date Note that the camera uses a 24 hour clock Y DAWY Day Month Year Press 4 or to highlight time Press A or W to highlight date zone and press format and press Press amp or W to highlight daylight Press 4 or to highlight items saving time option and press and press A or W to change Press to exit to shooting display when setup is complete Note Language and clock can be changed at any time using Language CQ 210 and Time zone and date X 218 options in setup menu 31 32 The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset
143. me elapsed and the time available are displayed while record ing is in progress GZ Audio Recording Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built in microphone Recording indicator may record sounds made by the camera Time elapsed or lens Except when recording slow motion movies the camera focuses con tinuously to avoid recording focus noise select Single AF for Focus mode in the movie menu M 99 Movie record button r Focus and Exposure Lock C z 1 Focus and exposure will lock while the Time available Ae c button is pressed M 214 216 5 End recording Press the movie record button again to end recording Recording will end automatically when the maximum f length is reached 1 192 the mem ory card is full another mode is i selected the lens is removed or the camera becomes hot xvii Movie record button Maximum Length The camera can record movies up to 4 GB in size for more informa tion see page 192 note that depending on memory card write speed shooting may end before this length is reached M 224 HE Shooting Mode Movies can be recorded in the shooting modes listed below Movies can not be recorded in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot modes 6 Auto mode M 38 Choose this mode to leave the camera in charge of choosing settings The camera automatically adjusts settings according to the subject and situ
144. mera for extended periods EH 5a and EH 5 AC adapters can also be used An EP 5C power connector is required to connect the camera to the EH 5b EH 5a or EH 5 see page 225 for details Flash units When mounted on the Nikon 1 V3 the following flash units support i TTL and manual flash control 187 e Speedlight SB N5 A 109 The SB N5 has a Guide Number of 8 5 27 9 m ft ISO 100 20 C 68 F Guide Number at ISO 160 is 10 8 35 4 e Speedlight SB N7 2 109 The SB N7 has a Guide Number of 18 59 m ft ISO 100 20 C 68 F Guide Number at ISO 160 is 22 8 74 8 Remote controls Wireless Remote Control ML L3 421 96 The ML L3 uses a 3V CR2025 battery QD L A Pressing the Daen chamber latch to the nel insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber Ensure that the battery is in the correct orientation Micro phones Stereo Microphone ME 1 A 193 Connect the ME 1 to the cam era microphone jack to record stereo sound while reducing the noise caused by lens vibration being recorded during autofocus Multi acces sory port accessories Multi Accessory Port Adapter AS N1000 The AS N1000 fixes optional ME 1 stereo microphones to the Nikon 1 V3 GPS units GPS Unit GP N100 M 113 Record the time UTC and the cam era s current latitude longitude and altitude with every pic ture taken Software Capture NX 2 A complete photo editing pack
145. multi selector to highlight the desired mode and press to select 3 Take pictures The flash will fire with every shot To disable the flash press it gently down ward until it latches 105 106 HE Flash Modes The following flash modes are available in auto Q soft miniature effect selective color 3 cross process toy camera effect P S A and M modes e 4 fill flash The flash fires with every shot e 4 red eye reduction Use for portraits The flash fires with every shot but before it fires the red eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce red eye eS W red eye reduction with slow sync As for red eye reduction above except that shutter speed slows automati cally to capture background lighting at night or under low light Use when you want to include background lighting in portraits Available only in modes P and A e S10 fill flash slow sync As for fill flash above except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light Use when you want to cap ture both subject and background Available only in modes P and A e Sik rear curtain slow sync As for rear curtain sync below except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture back ground lighting at night or under low light Use when you want to capture both subject and background Available only in modes P and A e SREAR
146. n automatic point and shoot mode in which the camera not only chooses shutter speed and aperture but adjusts other settings to suit the subject automatic scene selection O 44 Programmed auto The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure M 70 Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings Shutter priority auto You choose the shutter speed the camera selects an aperture for best results 2171 Use to freeze or blur motion Aperture priority auto You choose the aperture the camera selects a shutter speed for best results A 72 Use to blur the back ground or bring both foreground and background into focus M Manual You control both shutter speed and aperture M 73 Set shutter speed to Bulb or Time for long time expo sures Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs Option Filetype Description Compressed 12 bit raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card White bal NEF RAW NEF ance contrast and other settings can be adjusted on a computer after shooting JPEG fine Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 4 fine quality JPEG i Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of JPEG normal A roughly 1 8 normal quality NEF RAW NEF Two images are recorded one NEF RAW im
147. n removing the battery and memory cards Removing the Battery To remove the battery turn the camera off and open the battery chamber cover Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi xiii and 228 231 of this manual Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F failure to observe this pre caution could damage the battery or impair its performance Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at bat tery temperatures from 0 C 32 F to 10 C 50 F and from 45 C 113 F to 60 C 140 F the battery will not charge if its tempera ture is below 0 C 32 F or above 60 C 140 F Charge the battery at ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly during charging cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon authorized service representative Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging Fail ure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again Use the charger with compatible batteries only Unplug when not in use 25 26
148. nd all creative modes other than easy panorama aspect ratio 3 2 e 5232 x 3488 e 3920 x 2616 e 2608 x 1744 Still images taken in normal panorama mode with camera panned horizontally aspect ratio 120 23 e 4800 x 920 Still images taken in normal panorama mode with camera panned vertically aspect ratio 8 25 e 1536 x 4800 Still images taken in wide panorama mode with camera panned horizontally aspect ratio 240 23 e 9600 x 920 Still images taken in wide panorama mode with camera panned vertically aspect ratio 4 25 e 1536 x 9600 Still images taken during movie recording aspect ratio 3 2 e 5232 x 3488 1080 60p 1080 30p e 1472 x 984 720 60p 720 30p Motion Snapshots photo portion aspect ratio 16 9 e 5232 x 2936 File format e NEF RAW 12 bit compressed e JPEG JPEG Baseline compliant with fine approx 1 4 normal approx 1 8 compression e NEF RAW JPEG Single photograph recorded in both NEF RAW and JPEG formats Picture Control system Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape selected Picture Control can be mod ified storage for custom Picture Controls Media microSD micro Secure Digital microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards File system DCF 2 0 DPOF Exif 2 3 PictBridge Shooting modes Gi auto MC creative with a choice of the follow ing options creat
149. nd then on again in the internal circuitry If the problem persists or reoccurs fre Try again after turning quently contact a Nikon authorized the camera off and on service representative The camera s internal temperature is high i y P Ng Wait for the camera to cool xvii The camera will now turn off Memory card contains To view pictures insert a memory card 24 no images containing images Cannot display this file The file has been created or modified on a computer or different make of camera or is corrupt Check printer Check the printer Check paper Select Resume after loading paper of _ the correct size Paper jam Clear the jam and select Resume Out of paper Insert paper and select Resume Check ink supply Select Resume after checking the ink Out of ink Replace the ink and select Resume See the printer manual for more information Specifications Nikon 1 V3 Digital Camera Type Type Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Lens mount Nikon 1 mount Effective angle of view Approx 2 7x lens focal length 35 mm format equivalent Effective pixels 18 4 million Image sensor Image sensor 13 2 mm x 8 8 mm CMOS sensor Nikon CX for mat Dust reduction system Image sensor cleaning Storage Image size pixels Still images taken in auto P S A M best moment capture a
150. nly with AF S lenses other lenses sup port manual focus only Set the camera focus mode to AF S or AF C The only AF area mode available is Single point and the camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area only Face priority is not supported In some cases a beep may sound the in focus indicator may be displayed and pictures can be taken when the camera is not in focus if this occurs focus manually Manual Focus Follow the steps below to focus manually when using the FT1 with a NIKKOR F mount lens 1 Select manual focus Press A AF to display focus mode options then highlight MF and press 9 2 Focus Rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus If AF S or AF C is selected for Focus mode and the lens sup ports autofocus with manual override you can focus using autofocus and then keep the shutter release button pressed halfway and rotate the lens focus ring to fine tune focus man ually To refocus using autofocus press the shutter release button halfway again To zoom in on the display for more precise focus press note that this feature is not available during movie recording or in slow motion movie mode A navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right of the display Rotate the main command dial to choose from magnifications of up to about 10x and use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visi ble in the display To ex
151. nterval Timer Photography A warning will be displayed if the camera is unable to start interval timer photography at current settings for example when Bulb is selected for shutter speed While interval timer photography is in progress settings can not be adjusted and the camera will not turn off automatically A 29 Interrupting Interval Timer Photography Interval timer shooting ends and interval timer settings are reset when the camera is turned off the battery is exhausted the memory card is full the mode dial is rotated to a new setting or the MENU or gt button is pressed Optical VR This option is available with 1 NIKKOR lenses that support vibra tion reduction VR The options available vary with the type of lens Normal Active Off for lenses that support active vibration reduction and On Off for other VR lenses Choose Active Nor mal or On to reduce the effects of vibration choose Active when shooting from a moving vehicle or while walking or for other forms of strong camera shake Normal for the relatively mild camera shake that occurs while standing still Vibration Reduction When the camera is panned vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of the pan if the camera is panned horizontally for example vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc The composition may appear to change after the sh
152. o scroll the areas of image image Faces up to five detected during face priority are indicated by white borders in View faces the navigation win dow Rotate the multi selector or sub com mand dial to view other faces Exit zoom Return to full frame playback 135 Deleting Pictures Pictures can be deleted from the memory card as described below Note that once deleted pictures can not be recovered pro tected images however will not be deleted Deleting the Current Picture To delete the picture currently displayed in full frame playback or selected in the thumbnail list press A confirmation dialog will be displayed press t again to delete the picture and return to playback or press gt to exit without deleting the picture t button The Playback Menu To delete multiple images press the MENU button select Delete in the playback menu and choose from the options below A confirmation dialog will be displayed select Yes to delete the images note that some time may be required if a large number of images is selected 136 Highlight images and press A or to select or Delete selected images deselect M 158 Press amp to exit when the selec tion is complete Highlight dates and press to select or deselect To view the pictures taken on the highlighted Selectimagesbydate date rotate the main command dial right rotate the dial left to return to
153. ontrols to or from the memory card or to delete custom Picture Controls from the memory card select Load from save to card in the Custom Picture Control menu The following options will be displayed Copy custom Picture Controls from the memory card to custom Picture Controls C 1 through C 9 Delete selected custom Picture Controls from the memory card The confirmation dialog shown at right will be dis played before a Picture Control is deleted to delete the selected Picture Control high light Yes and press Copy a custom Picture Control C 1 through C 9 to a selected destination 1 through 99 on the memory card Copy to camera Delete from card Copy to card Copy to Card Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time The memory card can only be used to store user created custom Picture Controls The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera can not be copied to the memory card or deleted Custom Picture Control gt Delete The Delete option in the Custom Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls from the camera when they are no longer needed High ISO Noise Reduction Select On to reduce noise randomly spaced bright pixels lines or fog If Off is selected noise reduction will still be per formed but the amount is less than that performed when On is selected The Setup Menu To display the setu
154. or printing The memory card is full A 33 or the pho tos are in NEF RAW format To print NEF RAW photos transfer the pic tures to a computer and use the supplied software or Capture NX 2 145 Pictures are not displayed on TV The camera is not correctly connected 148 Pictures cannot be transferred to a computer If your system does not meet the requirements on page 143 you may still be able to transfer pictures to the computer using a card reader Photos are not displayed in Capture NX 2 Update to the latest version M 223 Wi Fi Wireless Networks Smart devices do not display the camera SSID network name e Confirm that camera Wi Fi is enabled CQ 120 e Try turning the smart device Wi Fi off and then on again Miscellaneous The date of recording is not correct Set the camera clock 1 31 218 Menu items are unavailable Some options are only available at particular settings M 232 or when a memory card is inserted M 24 Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display Message Solution m If the subject is too bright lower ISO sensitivity or choose a faster shutter 71 72 Shutter speed or gard smaller aperture higher 73 201 ture displ apna a If the subject is too dark raise ISO sen flashes ed 71 72 sitivity use a flash or choose a slower 73 105 shutter speed or larger aperture lower 2 201 f number Keebinathe
155. ot waterproof and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the display damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry Keep the lens mount covered Be sure to attach the body cap if the camera is without a lens Do not touch the dust shield The dust shield covering the image sensor is easily damaged Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the shield or poke it with cleaning tools These actions could scratch or otherwise damage the shield Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or
156. otective glass element Angle of view 72 32 20 Minimum focus distance 0 3 m 1 0 ft from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 rounded diaphragm opening Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range e 11 mm focal length f 3 5 16 e 27 5 mm focal length f 5 6 16 Filter attachment size 40 5 mm P 0 5 mm Dimensions Approx 57 5mm diameter x 31mm distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted Weight Approx 83 g 3 0 oz DF N1000 Electronic Viewfinder Type 0 48 in approx 2359k dot color TFT LCD view finder with diopter control and brightness adjust ment Frame coverage Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertical Eyepoint 16 mm 1 0 m71 from viewfinder eyepiece pro tective glass Diopter adjustment 3 1 m7 Eye sensor Camera switches to viewfinder display when it detects that viewfinder is in use Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimensions W x H x D Approx 32 5 x 33 7 x 40 8 mm 1 3 x 1 3 x 1 6 in excluding projections Weight Approx 26 g 0 9 oz excluding connector cover GR N1010 Grip Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimensions W x H x D Approx 119 2 x 76 6 x 48 8 mm 4 7 x 3 0 x 1 9 in excluding projections Weight Approx 63 g 2 2 oz excluding connector cap Specifications subject to change without no
157. otography This section describes other features you can use when taking pictures Continuous Mode Shoot a continuous series burst of photographs 1 Display release mode options Press lt to display release mode options 2 Select Gi Highlight continuous and press gt to display frame rate options 3 Select a frame rate Highlight the desired frame rate and press Frame rate is expressed in terms of the number of frames recorded per second fps choose from frame rates of approximately 6 10 20 30 and 60 fps Gh 2110 120 30 and i60 respectively Except when 1 is selected the maximum number of shots that can be recorded in a single burst is 40 92 4 Frame your subject and shoot Press the shutter release button all 4 the way down to shoot the burst M4 Continuous Mode A mechanical shutter is used for pictures taken when Ei is selected and Off is selected for Silent photography in the setup menu M 212 An electronic shutter is used for pictures taken at other settings If the built in flash or optional flash unit fires when is selected only one picture will be taken at settings of 10 20 30 and 60 fps the built in flash and optional flash units will not fire While photographs are being recorded to the memory card the mem ory card access lamp will light Depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed recording may take some time
158. ound a beep allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus In these cases focus manually 102 or use focus lock M 216 to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph There is little or no contrast between The subject contains areas of sharply the subject and the background contrasting brightness lt Example The Examples The Fd iY subject is the subject is half c same color as in the shade a P the back night scene ground with point illu mination The subject contains objects at differ Background objects appear larger ent distances from the camera than the subject Example The Example A subject is 7 building is in jl inside a cage 1 1 the frame A behind the subject The subject is dominated by regular The subject contains many fine details geometric patterns or is made up of objects that are small or lack variation in brightness ore te Example A field Roa Example Blinds orarow of windows ina skyscraper 101 Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce the desired results 1 Select manual focus Select MF manual focus A 99 2 Display the manual focus guides In the shooting display press to magnify the view at the center of the fram
159. ovie portion will not be printed If photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector are selected only the best shot will be printed Panoramas Some printers may not print panoramas while at some settings others may not print entire panoramas See the printer manual or consult the manufacturer for details Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Display the desired picture Press lt or gt to view additional pictures Rotate the main command dial right to zoom in on the current frame M 135 rotate the dial left to exit zoom To view nine pictures at a time rotate the dial left when a picture is displayed full frame Use the multi selector to highlight pictures or rotate the main command dial right to display the highlighted picture full frame 2 Adjust printer settings Press to display the following items then press A or to highlight an item and press to view options only options supported by the current printer are listed to use the default option select Use printer settings After selecting an option press amp to return to the printer settings menu Option Description Pagesize Choose a page size This option is listed only when pictures are printed one at a time Press A or W to choose number of copies maximum 99 Number of copies Print border Choose whether to frame photos in white borders Printtime Choose whether to print the times and dates of record stamp ing
160. ow e If brightness varies evenly across the eM image the distribution of tones will be relatively even e If the image is dark tone distribu gt tion will be shifted to the left e If the image is bright tone distribu tion will be shifted to the right W p Sw ise Exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right when raised to the left when lowered Histograms can give you a rough idea of overall exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor Thumbnail Playback To view pictures in contact sheets of 4 9 or 16 images rotate the main command dial left when a picture is displayed full frame The following operations can be performed To Use Description Rotate the main command dial left to increase the number of images displayed To view images taken on selected dates Display more 134 rotate the dial left when 16 images images are displayed Td we Rotate the main command dial right to decrease the number of images displayed To view the highlighted image full frame Display fewer rotate the dial right when 4 images are dis images A EEX lt 6 Use the multi selector or sub command dial Highlight ui to highlight images You can delete M 136 images the highlighted image or zoom in for a closer look 1 135 View fi sin x highlighted Press amp to view the highlighted image full f frame image
161. p menu press MENU and select Setup O l A MENU button amp A A p a g H J 03 i aS QUS Reset setup options Format memory card Slot empty release lock Display Silent photography Sound settings The setup menu contains the following options Option Description Default ian Reset setup menu options Reset setup options other than Flicker reduction a2 _ Time zone and date and Lan guage to default values Format memory card Format the memory card 211 Slot empty release Allow the shutter to be released when no memory Release locked 211 lock sg card is inserted in the camera Display brightness 0 Adjust display brightness Viewfinder Display view or hide a framing grid brightness 0 211 and choose the information Grid display Off displayed in the monitor Playback highlight display Off Mute the sounds made dur Silent photography ing shooting off 212 AF On Sound settings Choose the beeps made by Self timer On 212 the camera Touch screen controls On Auto power off Choose the auto power off 1min MEN p delay c Touch screen Enable or disable touch Enable _ controls screen controls Q 17 209 210 Option Description Default m Choose how long the camera Remote on duration waits for a signal from an 10 min 213 ML L3 remote control Fn1 White balance 7 Choose the roles played by Fn2 1S
162. pliant printers e PictBridge A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer e HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV devices capable of transmitting audiovisual data and control signals to HDMI compliant devices via a single cable connec tion 263 Trademark Information Mac and OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corpora tion in the United States and or other countries The PictBridge logo is a trademark The microSD microSDHC and microSDXC logos are trade marks of SD 3C LLC HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multi media Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Homi Wi Fi and the Wi Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance 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 FreeType License FreeType2 Portions of this software are copyright 2012 The FreeType Project http www freetype org All rights reserved MIT License HarfBuzz Portions of this
163. port WPS you can connect by selecting the camera SSID on the smart device 123 iOS e View SSID Connect by selecting the camera SSID on the smart device M 123 Za wrs WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup is a standard designed to make it easy to establish a secure wireless network For information on the steps involved and the length of time the smart device will wait for a connec tion see the documentation supplied with the smart device WPS Android Only 1 Select Wi Fi Press the MENU button to display the menus then highlight Wi Fi and press Connect WEF connection type 2 Connect Enable WPS button connections on the camera and smart device e Camera Highlight Wi Fi connection type and press P then highlight Push button WPS and press gt to ready the camera for a WPS connec tion The camera will wait about two minutes for a WPS connection request from the smart device To extend the wait time press e Smart device Select Wi Fi settings gt WPS button connection Connect Wi Fi connection type 3 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device The main dialog will be displayed 121 PIN Entry Android Only 1 Select Wi Fi Press the MENU button to display the menus then highlight Wi Fi and press Fi connection type 2 Select Wi Fi connection type gt PIN entry WPS Highlight Wi Fi connection type
164. r higher is selected in continuous mode 92 or 6400 NR or 12800 NR is selected for ISO sensitivity 201 Menu items are unavailable Some options are only available in particular shooting or exposure modes M 232 Shooting P S A and M Modes The shutter release is disabled You selected mode S after choosing a shutter speed of Bulb or Time in mode M M 73 Choose a different shutter speed Some shutter speeds are not available You are using the flash Colors are unnatural e Adjust white balance to match the light source M 196 e Adjust Picture Control settings M 202 Cannot measure white balance The subject is too dark or too bright M 199 Picture Controls produce varying results A auto is selected for sharpening contrast or saturation For consistent results over a series of photos choose another setting M 204 Metering can not be changed Exposure lock is in effect M 214 Noise reddish areas and other artifacts appears in long time exposures Enable long exposure noise reduction M 180 242 Movies Cannot record movies The movie record button can not be used to record movies in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot mode M 79 90 No sound is recorded for movies e Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options gt Microphone 193 Live audio is not recorded with slow motion fast motion or jump cut movies M 62 or with Motion Snapshots recorded with None sel
165. raph A standard gray panel can be used for increased precision 2 Select Preset manual Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press The dialog shown at right will be displayed high light Yes and press amp to overwrite the existing value for preset manual white balance The message shown at right will be displayed 4 198 3 Measure white balance When the camera is ready to measure white balance a flashing PRE will be displayed Before the indicator stops flashing frame the reference object so that it fills the display and press the shutter release button all the way down No photograph will be recorded white balance can be mea sured accurately even when the cam era is not in focus v25 55 6 4 Check the results If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance the message shown at right will be displayed To return to shooting mode immediately press the shutter release button half way If lighting is too dark or too bright the camera may be unable to measure white balance The message at right will be displayed Return to Step 3 and measure white balance again Buz rss PRE BA 199 200 4 Auto Power Off White balance measurement will end without a new value being acquired if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto power off in the setup menu M 213 the default is 1 minu
166. re particu larly recommended if the camera is used professionally Any accesso ries regularly used with the camera such as lenses should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode HE Auto C Best Moment Capture Advanced Movie and Z4 Motion Snapshot Modes ce oe z ES RS S Gat e A M Se A M Image quality VW V4i4iv Image size Vv V4i4iv u Metering W3 3 4 l ad 3 Auto distortion 8 vi viyjyi i l control Color space Vv V4iv4iv 3 Active D Lighting WVV LongexposureNR gt w Interval timer a shooting Aaa oo a EEE 3 Focus mode w3jw3j v v E Q AF area mode W3 3 4 v4 W v v Face priority W3 3 4 v4 W v Q Flash compensation amp White balance W3 3 W Ww v Z ISO sensitivity Wv v v v v 3 Picture Control v Y eld v 2 Custom Picture level llv vll ew v 4 iControl High ISO noise viviviviviv lvivl viv reduction ct t z RS P S O mw amp w A M A
167. rear curtain sync The flash fires just before the shutter closes creating a stream of light behind moving light sources as shown below at right Available only in modes S and M Front curtain sync Rear curtain sync M Raising the Flash When using the flash be sure it is fully raised as shown at right Do not touch the flash dur ing shooting 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 The Flash Ready Indicator The flash ready indicator 4 lights to show that the flash is fully charged when the shutter release button is pressed halfway 107 108 Using the Built in Flash If the flash is fired multiple times in quick succession the flash and shutter may be temporarily disabled to protect the flash Shooting can be resumed after a brief pause Objects close to the camera may be overexposed in photographs taken with the flash at high ISO sensitivities To avoid vignetting remove lens hoods and shoot at ranges of at least 0 6 m 2 ft Some lenses may cause vignetting at greater distances or obstruct the red eye reduction lamp interfering with red eye reduc tion The following illustrations show the effect of vignetting caused by shadows cast by the lens when the built in flash is used D N I l
168. rome auch only ue just hue Manual Filter Simulate the effect of color filters on mono p puia effects chrome photographs adjustments monochrome only Toning Choose the tint used in monochrome pho tographs A Auto Results for auto sharpening contrast and saturation vary with expo sure and the size and position of the subject in the frame 204 Previous Settings The line under the value displayed in the Pic ture Control setting menu indicates the pre vious value for the setting Use this as a reference when adjusting settings a Filter Effects Monochrome Only The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on mono chrome photographs The following filter effects are available Y yellow Enhance contrast Can be used to reduce the brightness of 0 orange the sky in landscape photographs Orange produces more R red contrast than yellow red more contrast than orange G green Softens skin tones Can be used for portraits Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are more pronounced than those produced by physical glass filters Toning Monochrome Only Choose from B amp W black and white Sepia Cyanotype blue tinted monochrome Red ae Yellow Green Blue Green Blue Purple Brightness Blue Red Purple Pressing W when Toning adier etter Ga is highlighted displays saturation options aan TEET Press lt or gt to adj
169. rrent pic ture for printing press A The pic D Print date ture will be marked with a amp icon and the number of prints will be set to 1 press A or W to specify the Select set number of prints up to 99 to deselect the picture press Y when the number of prints is 1 When the selection is com plete press amp to display printing options Highlight Print shooting info print the shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order or Print date print the date of recording on all pictures in the print order and press to select or deselect and then press to complete the print order Reset Remove all pictures from the print order Y4 DPOF Print Order DPOF date and shooting info options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection to print the date of recording on photo graphs in the current print order use the PictBridge Print time stamp option M 151 The DPOF print order option can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory card to store the print order For restrictions on the types of images that can be selected for printing see page 150 Print orders may not print correctly if images are deleted using a com puter or other device after the print order is created 155 156 The Playback Menu To display the playback menu press MENU and select Playback O i gt gt 0 0 C ER Vv MENU button The playback m
170. s 136 e Insert another memory card 24 224 If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a Canc treste photograph numbered 9999 the shut ae ter release button will be disabled and additional folders on 218 memory c rd no further photographs can be taken Choose Yes for Reset file numbering and then either format the current mem ory card or insert a new memory card The movie record The movie record button can not be button cannot be used used in best moment capture or 79 90 in this mode Motion Snapshot modes Photographs cannot The shutter release button can not be be recorded in this used to take photographs while a 64 mode slow motion movie is being recorded The capture illuminator has been used consecutively for the maximum time and has turned off The capture illuminator on the optional SB N5 flash unit turns off automatically after extended use Remove your finger from the shutter release button for a short period 111 246 Message Solution m Photographs cannot be taken in shutter priority Choose a different shutter speed or 71 73 auto mode at a shutter select mode M speed of Bulb Use a lens with a focal length of 6 to Cannot shoot 30 mm to shoot panoramas If you are panorama with lens of 54 this focal length using a zoom lens choose a focal i length between 6 and 30 mm An error has occurred Turn the camera off a
171. s exposure Matrix 177 168 Option Description Default ian Autodistortion Choose whether the camera corrects barrel and pin cushion Off 178 control i distortion Color space Choose a color space for new SRGB 178 pictures Active Avoid loss of detail in On 179 D Lighting highlights and shadows Long exposure Reduce noise in long time off 180 NR exposures Interval timer Take photos at a pre selected 01 00 001 181 shooting interval Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR Optical VR lenses with vibration Active On 183 reduction Choose whether to use electronic vibration reduction Electronic VR in Motion Snapshot mode ot 184 87 Focus mode Choose How theccamera See page 99 99 focuses AF area mode Choose how the focus area is Aitana 185 selected Face priority Turn face priority on or off On Built in AF Control the built in AF assist A P A On 186 assist illuminator Choose a flash mode for the Flash control built in and optional flash TTL Manual Full 187 units Fl sh __ Control flash output 0 0 188 compensation Varies with lens M 183 169 170 Exposure Mode The options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture in Motion Snapshot and advanced movie modes M 61 87 and when Active Selec tion or Slow view is chosen in best moment capture mode Q 76 m Scene auto selector A
172. s mode v vwt Q AF areamode Y vw Face priority Y Y a Flash compensation vt v Y White balance Y Y i amp ISO sensitivity vi v i 2 Picture Control Yy v 2 Custom Picture Control Y v j High ISO noise reduction W Y Autoexposure lock Y vY i v Y Y Q Focus lock Y v vi viv Vv 3 Continuous Y v 4 Self timer Y v vi v Y 2 Remote control V v jv v Y Q Exposure compensation Y v Yv Y Flash mode vt v Y 1 Has no effect on movies recorded with movie record button 2 NEF RAW and NEF RAW JPEG fine not available 3 RAW images fixed at 5232 x 3488 pixels 4 Not available when 10 20 30 or 60 fps is selected in continuous mode 92 Defaults Defaults for the options in the playback shooting movie image processing and setup menus may be found on pages 156 167 189 195 and 209 respectively Defaults for other settings are listed below Option Default Focus area M 185 Center Flexible program M 70 Off Autoexposure lock M 214 Off Focus lock M 216 Off Continuous self timer remote S single frame control 92 94 96 Exposure compensation N 104 0 0 Flash mode M 106 Fill flash Picture Control settings M 202 Unmodified Not displayed when Auto area is selected for AF
173. s on photos This option is listed only when pictures are printed one at a time To exit without cropping highlight No and press To crop the current picture highlight Yes and press gt A crop selection dialog will be displayed rotate the main command dial right to increase the size of the crop left to decrease Press A V 4 or P to position the crop Note that print quality may drop if small crops are printed at large sizes Crop 151 152 3 Start printing Highlight Start printing and press to start printing To cancel before all copies have been printed press again Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu Press the MENU button in the PictBridge playback display 4 150 2 Choose an option Highlight one of the following options and press gt e Select images for printing Select pictures for printing Press lt or gt or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures and press A or W to choose the number of prints up to 99 e Print DPOF print order Print the current DPOF print order 155 The order can be viewed and modified before printing as described above under Select images for print ing e Select by date Print one copy of each picture taken on selected dates Press A or W to highlight dates and press gt to select or deselect e Index print To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card proceed to Step 3 Note that if the memory
174. sh Tamil Telugu Thai Turk ish Ukrainian Vietnamese Power source Battery One rechargeable Li ion EN EL20a battery AC adapter EH 5b AC adapter requires EP 5C power connec tor available separately Tripod socket VYa in ISO 1222 Dimensions weight Dimensions W x H x D Approx 110 9 x 65 0 x 33 2 mm 4 4 x 2 6 x 1 3 in excluding projections Weight Approx 324 g 11 4 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap approx 282 g 9 9 oz camera body only Operating environment Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Humidity 85 or less No condensation e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged bat tery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA 23 3 C 73 4 5 4 F e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain MH 29 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 EL20a rechargeable Li ion batteries Charging time Approx 3 hours at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F
175. shutter speed is slower than 30 s 4 201 4 202 Picture Control Choose how the camera processes photographs ESD Standard Standard processing for balanced results Recom mended in most situations ENL Neutral Minimal processing for natural results Choose for photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched ENI Vivid Pictures are enhanced for a vivid photoprint effect Choose for photographs that emphasize primary col ors EMC Monochrome Take monochrome photographs KAPT Portrait Process portraits for natural texture and a rounded feel ELS Landscape Take vibrant photographs of landscapes and city scapes Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset and custom Picture Controls M 206 can be modified to suit the scene or your creative intent 1 Display options Highlight an item in the Picture Con trol menu and press to display Pic ture Control settings M 204 the settings available with custom Picture Controls are the same as the preset controls on which they are based To use an unmodified Picture Control highlight it and press 2 Adjust settings Press A or W to highlight the desired setting and press lt or gt to choose a value Repeat this step until all set tings have been adjusted or select Quick adjust to choose a preset com bination of settings Default settings can be restored by pressing the t
176. ssseesesse Multi accessory port Multi selector ssssesssesssscsssocesssesssoeesseeesse N NEF RAW 171 173 Network connection wee LAD Neutral 202 Night landscape Night portrait Nikon Transfer 2 173 176 238 Normal panorama 172 237 Number of copies PictBridge 151 Number of shots saved csss 175 0 On release record ae Optical VR 1 183 Optional flash eeccsssssseeeeee 109 222 P Page size PictBridge Photo information PictBridge Picture Control PIN entry WPS Pixel mapping Playback Playback highlight display Playback menu Playback zoom Portrait Portrait Soft Power connector Power drive zoom Power switch Preset manual ou Press the shutter release button all the way GOWN wescsssseessssssssseeees 40 44 Press the shutter release button halfway Print border PictBridge Print date Print DPOF print order Print time stamp PictBridge 151 Printing Programmed auto 70 170 1 8 ne a ee oe ee 159 Push button WPS ssssssessssesssssseeseres 121 Q Quick adjust See 204 R RAtiING sisisi Rear curtain sync Red eye reduction Remote control Remote on duration Removing the lens from the camera 28 Reset file numbering Reset movie options Reset processing options Reset setup options Reset shooting options Reset Wi Fi settings Resize es R
177. sssesssesecececesssssseseceres Auto Distortion Control ssssesssessessscsseosscsssossesscossesseossesseese 178 Color SPa ssssssssiscntissssssescsnsesssnsseseocccnsnsisosensecoansusavassisennessanise Active D Lighting LONG Exposure NR cscscssssssssssssesseressssessscessssesessssessesesseseseree 180 Interval Timer Shooting sessssssosssessesssesscoseosscsseossesscosscoseessee 181 Optical VR cssseseee Electronic VR AFPAr aiMOde scicoiss sessed casiisasdestiascesasensecsadesescasesbsndicansbecsstesssetess 185 Built in AF ASSIS tegos siiente 186 Flash Control aicscssscssstessdensssatsissceascassssscecssatecoanccarssasvedscsasednccsese 187 Flash Compensation ccsssssssssssssssscssssssscsssesasscscecesesseseseces 188 The Movie Menu 189 Slow Motion Frame Size Frame Rate Movie Sound Options sssssssssosssssscessesscsssosseossossesseossesscessesseee 193 Auto Image Capture The Image Processing Menu White Balance vsciscissssicisissleaacscdasseheiancsicsecceilassietectssesescsicststesa ee Fine Tuning White Balance Preset Manual scsssesseseee ISO Sensitivity Picture Controll cccseeeeee Modifying Picture Controls Custom Picture Control Edit Save eessesssesssesssesseesseeees Load from Save tO Card wucecsssecssesssesseessesseessesssesssesseessesssesssesseesseease High ISO Noise Reduction sss ssessssssessscessosscossosseossosscsseosscsseee The Setup Menu
178. sssssccccssccecceseeee 132 FJ SO sensitivity Focal length Flash mode Flash control ij Flash compensation dss Exposure compensation s 104 163 Picture Control BJ Active D Lighting indicator HDR indicator Image quality Frame rate 191 192 E Folder number file number B Color space esssssssssssssnseussssne 178 EJ Time of recording 22 Rating E Date of recording E Auto distortion control PH Battery indicator EQ Location data indicator White balance Ei Electronic VR White balance fine tuning EX Audio recording indicator HE Highlights ana mage highlights i Highlights Mi F Folder number file number Flashing areas indicate highlights areas that may be overexposed E d 2 1 Folder and File Numbers Photographs are stored as files with names containing a four digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera These in turn are stored in folders containing up to 999 images A new folder is created automatically when file number ing reaches 9999 or the number of images in the current folder reaches 999 100 0001 Folder number File number 131 132 Histograms MA 130 Camera histograms are intended only as a guide and may differ from those in imaging applications Sample histograms are shown bel
179. ster shutter speeds left for slower shut ter speeds Choose from values between 30s and 1 4000 s The electronic shutter which can be enabled either by selecting On for Silent photography in the setup menu 0 212 or by choosing a frame rate of 10 20 30 or 60 fps in continuous shooting mode M 92 supports shutter speeds as fast as 46 000 S the slowest shut ter speed available with the electronic shutter is 30 s silent photography or os g am p 10 20 30 and 60 fps continuous KA Continuous Shooting The selected shutter speed may change when a frame rate of 10 fps or faster is selected in continuous shooting mode M 92 71 72 A Aperture Priority Auto In aperture priority auto you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure Large apertures low f numbers reduce depth of field blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject Small apertures high f numbers increase depth of field bringing out details in the background and foreground Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur back ground details long field depths in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and background into focus HE Choosing an Aperture Aperture is selected by rotating the sub command dial choose from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens OON DFE Sub command dia
180. sure It is most effective when used with center weighted or spot metering M 177 to frame off center subjects that are much brighter or darker than their surroundings or to optimize exposure for an object other than your main subject 1 Meter exposure Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter y release button halfway to meter expo S sure Check that the focus area is dis played in green 214 2 Lock exposure With the shutter release button pressed halfway and the subject posi tioned in the focus area press the Ec button to lock exposure While expo sure lock is in effect an AE L AF L indica tor will be displayed Exposure will remain locked while the button is pressed AE L AF L button 3 Recompose the photograph Recompose the photograph and shoot 215 216 Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing on the subject in the center of the frame allowing you to focus on a subject that will not be in the center of the final composi tion If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus Q 101 you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph Focus lock is most effective when an option other than Auto area is selected for AF area mode M 185 1 Focus Position the subje
181. t your fingers are moved too quickly or too short a distance or do not remain in contact with the screen or if the movement of the two fingers in a pinch or stretch is not correctly coordinated HE Taking Pictures The touch screen can be used for the following shooting opera tions Take a picture tap shooting In auto creative P S A and M modes you can focus and take a picture by tapping your subject in the display Focus tap shooting In advanced movie mode you can focus by tapping your subject in the display g Y oe Adjust settings Cs es 400 Des O with camera settings Tap to 7 J save changes and exit or tap to 2 Tap highlighted icons to view set tings and tap icons or sliders to change the items available vary Tap Shooting Options Tap shooting options can be adjusted by tapping the icon shown at right M 116 M J OS 4 oe 4 s Erea E 19 20 HE Viewing Pictures The touch screen can be used for the following playback opera tions View other images Flick left or right to view other images View movies or panoramas Tap the on screen guide to start movie or panorama playback movies are indicated by a icon Tap the display to pause or resume Zoom in Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in
182. t Choosing the Moment Best Moment Capture 00 76 Choosing a Shot Manually Active Selection a3 Choosing Your Moment Slow VieW ssssscccsssscesseecesnsecesneeeeeeee Letting the Camera Choose the Moment Smart Photo Selecto nenia Nn E N ANE AAAI a 82 Z4 Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes Motion Smapshot MOode csscssesesessscscesssecesssscessscssesecesesssseseeesees 87 Viewing Motion Snapshot sssscsssssccsssecssseesecsseceesseeccssecessneesesnees 91 Deleting Motion Snapshot escssssessccssseessecssseesssessnsecessssneeesees 91 More on Photography 92 CONTINUOUS Mode sssesssessesscssscsscessesecossosseossossesssossesseossesseese 92 Self Timer Modes ssese00 94 Remote Control Photography ssssesssessesssessesssosseosecsseoseesseesee 96 FOCUS MOG seiesseiscsessstsccsassessiscteascssssasecosadasecassnteovsssesadaisersestovisesas 99 Marital FOCUS ivssssviacecccocveatssascccusdeartessanndistiaatavesncteccenniernasccers 102 Exposure Compensation ssccccessccesessesssecssecssseseseseeeseeees 104 The Built in Flash csccccscscsscsssssscessscsssscecscessecescecesescesesceees 105 vi Optional Flash UnitS ssseoessossosssossesssosssosscsssossesseossesseossesseese 109 Attaching Flash Units Taking Pictures The GP N100 GPS Unit 113 Attaching the GP N100 113 Setup Menu Options 114 Tap Shooting Option 116
183. t movie menu options to options their default values Advanced Choose a movie type for HD movie 62 movie advanced movie mode Choose how the camera sets Exposure exposure in advanced movie Scene auto selector 170 mode mode Choose a frame rate for slow Slow motion motion movies recorded in 400 fps 191 advanced movie mode 1 62 Choose a frame size and rate for movies recorded in auto Frame size creative P S A and M frame rate modes and when HD movie is 1080 60p 192 selected in advanced movie mode M 62 Metering Choose how the camera Matrix 177 meters exposure Movie sound Choose sound recording Microphon e p A Auto sensitivity A 193 options options Wind noise reduction On 189 190 Option Description Default am Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR Optical VR lenses with vibration Active On 183 reduction Choose whether to use ElectronicVR electronic vibration control Off 184 when recording movies Focus mode choose how the camera See page 99 99 focuses Miara mod Choose how the focus area is Aitoa 185 selected Face priority Turn face priority on or off 0n Choose whether the camera takes photos automaticall Autoimage pea movie recording ae Auto photography orf 194 capture Max shots per minute 4 select the number of pictures taken per minute 1 Varies with lens M 183 2The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the fr
184. t 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 ZA Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury In addition note that small parts constitute a choking hazard Should a child swallow any part of this equipment consult a physician immediately xi xii an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation A Follow the instructions of airline and hos pital personnel This camera transmits radio frequencies that could interfere with medical equipment or aircraft navigation Disable the wireless net work feature before boarding an air craft and turn the camera off during take off and landing In medical facili ties follow staff instructions regard ing the use of wireless devices ZN 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 ZN Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to o
185. t shot and 4 best shot candidates If 1 is selected the camera will save only the best shot Movie Before After Choose whether the movie portions of Motion Snapshots end when the shutter release button is pressed all the way or about 0 6 s after 87 If 1 6 s O is selected the photograph used for the Motion Snapshot will feature the last frame of the movie Movie footage starts about a second before the shutter release button is pressed all the way down and ends about 0 6 s after Shutter release button Shutter release button pressed halfway pressed all the way down 1 05 0 6s SUSEE SEER ESE EC SS MSR ES LEER Se De nee e eee EE A A 1 05 0 6 s 4 Movie footage The camera records about 1 6s of movie footage ending when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down Shutter release button Shutter release button pressed halfway pressed all the way down 1 65 0s LF Movie footage 175 176 File Format Choose the file format for Motion Snapshots M 87 NMS files Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 4 s MOV file and a JPEG image Motion Snapshots can only be viewed on the cam era or using ViewNX 2 M 142 MOV file Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 10 s MOV file that can be viewed in a variety of computer applications The Motion Snapshot is not displayed automatically when shooting ends M 88 for information
186. t sunlight 4 Flash Use with built in or optional flash units Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies fix Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade PRE Preset manual Measure white balance I 198 BA 196 Fine Tuning White Balance Options other than Preset manual can be fine tuned as follows 1 Display fine tuning options Highlight an option other than Preset Coordinates manual and press P to display the fine tuning options shown at right Adjustment 2 Fine tune white balance Use the multi selector to fine tune white balance Increase green Increase blue lt q Increase magenta White Balance Fine Tuning The colors on the fine tuning axes are relative not absolute For example moving the cursor to B blue when a warm setting such as amp incandescent is selected will make photographs slightly colder but will not actually make them blue 3 Save changes and exit Press An asterisk will appear next to the white balance Ba icon 5 in the detailed display 1 6 to show that white balance has been altered from default values 197 Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast 1 Light a reference object Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photog
187. taken M 113 Ro FB click the Map button in the a dit Transfer Movie Editor Focus ViewNX 2 toolbar Internet mM Tm G So connection required For More Information Consult online help for more infor mation on using ViewNX 2 147 148 Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a television for playback Connecting an HDMI Cable Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting HDMI cables When connecting cables do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle High Definition Devices A type D High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI cable available separately from third party suppliers can be used to connect the camera to high definition video devices 1 Connect the HDMI cable Turn the camera off and connect the HDMI cable aA Casp a o ja S T Connect to HD device Connect type D choose cable with connector to camera appropriate connector 2 Tune the device to the HDMI channel 3 Turn the camera on Turn the camera on the camera monitor will remain off and the camera shooting mode display will appear on the HD device Pictures can be played back using camera controls as described elsewhere in this manual note that the edges of images may not be visible in the display LY Close the Connector Cover Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer
188. te Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1EV when measuring white balance in mode M adjust exposure so that the exposure indica tor shows 0 M 73 K4 Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wave lengths While light sources with a color temperature in the neighbor hood of 5000 5500 K appear white light sources with a lower color temperature such as incandescent light bulbs appear slightly yellow or red Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue The camera white balance options are adapted to the follow ing color temperatures all figures are approximate e Sodium vapor lamps 2700 K direct sunlight 5200 K amp incandescent e 4 flash 5400 K Warm white fluorescent 3000 K e amp cloudy 6000 K e White fluorescent 3700 K e Daylight fluorescent 6500 K e gt cool white fluorescent 4200 K e Mercury vapor lamps 7200 K e Day white fluorescent 5000 K e fix shade 8000 K ISO Sensitivity The camera s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the
189. the unit s inter nal circuitry Turn the camera off remove the flash unit and take the camera and flash unit to a Nikon authorized service center for consultation The flash status indicator flashes 8 times a second 112 The GP N100 GPS Unit GP N100 GPS units available separately can be used to record information on your current position when pictures are taken This information can be viewed on a computer using ViewNX 2 supplied or Capture NX 2 available separately M 223 ViewNX 2 can be installed from the supplied ViewNX 2 CD Attaching the GP N100 The GP N100 attaches to the camera multi accessory port Note that the built in flash can not be used when the GP N100 is attached 1 Remove the multi accessory port cover Remove the cover as shown at right Keep the cover in a safe place and replace it when the port is not in use 2 Attach the GP N100 Turn the camera off and mount the GP N100 on the multi accessory port F as described in the manual provided with the GPS unit 113 114 Setup Menu Options The Location data item in the setup menu contains the follow ing options To display location data options press MENU and select Location data in the setup menu e Auto power off Choose whether the displays turn off automati cally when the GP N100 is attached Camera displays turn off automatically if no operations are Enable performed for
190. ther situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture Choosing a Combination of Shutter Speed and Aperture Although the shutter speed and aperture chosen by the camera will produce optimal results you can also choose from other com binations that will produce the same expo sure flexible program Rotate the main command dial right for large apertures low f numbers that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that freeze motion Rotate the dial left for small apertures high f numbers that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion X is ral displayed while flexible program is in effect qY Restoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings rotate the main command dial until is no longer displayed or turn the camera off The default shutter speed and aperture is automatically restored when the camera enters standby mode AS Main command dial S Shutter Priority Auto In shutter priority auto you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects fast shutter speeds to freeze motion Fast shutter speed 600 s Slow shutter speed 15 Choosing a Shutter Speed Rotate the main command dial right for fa
191. tically marked with a icon in Step 6 The G Feature Menu X 12 Pressing fd in best moment capture mode displays the items listed below The items available vary with the mode selected A 76 80 82 Shooting mode Best moment capture On release record Capture 40 frames over Frames saved default Number of shots saved Available Settings For information on the options available in best moment capture mode see page 232 Best Moment Capture Mode Movies can not be recorded and pressing the movie record button has no effect The built in flash and optional flash units can not be used GZ See Also See page 174 for information on adjusting settings for Active Selection 79 80 Choosing Your Moment Slow View When slow view is selected in C4 best moment capture mode the camera captures a short sequence of still images and plays them back in slow motion so that you can choose the precise moment for a photograph 1 Select C4 mode Rotate the mode dial to Ct best moment capture 2 Select Slow view Press feature to display the E menu Highlight Best moment cap ture and press then highlight Slow view and press 3 Frame the photograph Compose the photograph with your PPSF subject in the center of the frame d 125 rese Bao 4 Press the shutter release button halfway After focusing the camera will record 40 fr
192. tice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain HE 1 NIKKOR Lenses 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 PD ZOOM Lens mounting mark Lens cover CPU contacts ve A ip aW Ver aNkKoR 10 32 Zoom ring 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm f 3 5 5 6 Zoom ring Lens cap Lens mounting mark CPU contacts Focal length mark Focal length scale Retractable lens barrel button 1 NIKKOR lenses are exclusively for Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cameras The angle of view is equivalent to a 35 mm format lens with a focal length about 2 7x longer The 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 PD ZOOM supports vibration reduction which can be adjusted using the Optical VR option in the camera menus M 183 Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out M 45 GA Lens Care e Keep the CPU contacts clean e Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces To remove smudges and fingerprints apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft clean cotton cloth or lens cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers e Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens e A lens hood or NC filter can be used to protect the front lens element When using an optional lens hood do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the hood Lens
193. tive iiinvekease record Selection 76 records to 3 a i Preceding and following Active temporary storage the length A gt Capture 40 frames over 174 Selection of time over which the frames 2s are captured and the default number of frames saved Frames saved default 1 167 Option Description Default Number of shots saved Choose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo Selector ZO 82 175 Movie before after Choose when the movie portion of Motion Snapshots is recorded M 87 1 05 0 65s 175 File format Choose a file format for new Motion Snapshots M 87 NMS files 176 Audio Choose the audio recorded with Motion Snapshots M 87 Background music 90 Select color Choose the hue that appears in color in pictures taken with Selective color selected in creative mode 57 Soft Choose amount of softening applied to pictures taken with Soft selected in creative mode You can also choose how softening applies to pictures with portrait subjects Filter strength Normal Portrait On 176 Hue Choose base hue for pictures taken with Cross process selected in creative mode Blue 58 Toy camera effect Adjust saturation and vignetting for pictures taken with Toy camera effect selected in creative mode Saturation Normal Vignetting Normal 177 Metering Choose how the camera meter
194. tos with the shutter release button See page 8 for more informa tion Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie record but ton in auto M 38 creative 49 P S A M 69 and advanced movie M 59 modes Movie record button Download pictures to a computer Install the supplied software M 141 and copy photos and movies to your computer using ViewNX 2 M 145 View pictures in high definition Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to an HDTV M 148 Accessories Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter changeable lenses and other accessories 1 221 Lenses 5 Flash units Software for Mount Nikon digital adapters cameras available on CD amp GPS units Si Remote controls Electronic viewfinders Table of Contents Getting the Most from Your Camera ssssssssssesesesesssseseseeees ii ACCESSO ES caiscescavccvssesiecdecstsevsoonsteceastsscvsvueesicdsadessnbosousedsceasbustobeniosgeatbes iii FOr Yo r Safety cossccisssiscscsssssscestinsadscusictecssuassecsssensscedbensedisasacossices xi Notices Wireless Introduction 1 Before YOU BEGIN isscicesteesia de occtbsccekesecclssctesctdscsdasassisuetsascesioesscveae 1 Parts of the Camera seed Using the Vari Angle Monitor ssssssssssssssssscesssssessssessseeeees
195. tronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including charg ers batteries AC adapters and lens accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry The use of non Nikon electronic accessories could damage the fr omn vo camera and may void your Nikon warranty The use of third yy uoyiN uo party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holo an Mikan mis graphic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the cam era or result in the batteries overheating igniting rupturing or leaking For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local autho rized Nikon dealer xvii xviii Y 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 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 a Nikon authorized service representative once every one to two y
196. tton and rotating the ring in the opposite direction Be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attaching or removing the lens Retractable lens barrel button 6 Turn the camera on camera on The power lamp will briefly light green and the monitor will turn on If the lens is equipped with a front lens cap remove the cap before shooting If a 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30mm f 3 5 5 6 PD ZOOM lens is attached the lens will automatically extend when the camera is turned on and retract when the camera is turned off Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off rotate the power switch again The monitor will turn off KA Auto Power Off If no operations are performed for about a minute the displays will turn off and the power lamp start to flash if desired the delay before the displays turn off automatically can be changed using the Auto power off option in the setup menu M 213 The camera can be reactivated by operating the shutter release button If no opera tions are performed for about three minutes after the displays have turned off the camera will turn off automatically Attaching and Removing Lenses Turn the camera off before attaching or removing lenses Note that when the camera is turned off the sensor protection barrier in the lens will close protecting the camera image sensor Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons The camera will turn on auto
197. ust saturation Saturation control is not available when B amp W black and white is selected g 4 205 Custom Picture Control The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls Edit Save To create a custom Picture Control select Edit save and follow the steps below q Select a Picture Control Highlight an existing Picture Control and press gt or press amp to proceed to Step 3 to save a copy of the high lighted Picture Control without fur ther modification 2 Edit the selected Picture Control See page 204 for more information To abandon any changes and start over from default settings press the but ton Press when settings are com plete BA 206 3 Save the Picture Control Highlight a destination C 1 through C 9 and press amp to save the custom Picture Control and return to the image processing menu The new Picture Control will be listed in the Picture Control menu Load from Save to Card Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX 2 or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in other Nikon 1 V3 cameras and compatible software and then deleted when no longer needed 4 207 RA 208 To copy custom Picture C
198. utter is released but this does not indicate a malfunction 1 83 184 Electronic VR Select On to enable electronic vibration reduction in Motion Snapshot mode 1 87 when filming movies in auto creative P S A and M modes and when HD movie is selected in advanced movie mode 1 62 but note that electronic VR is not available when 1080 60p or 720 60p is selected for Frame size frame rate This feature is available even if the attached 1 NIKKOR lens does not support vibration reduction Note that there will be a slight delay before recording begins The area recorded is shown by guides in the display the appearance of the guides depends on the option selected for Electronic VR of ear oo a a o Electronic vibration reduction off Electronic vibration reduction on AF Area Mode Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected Auto area The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus area t1 Single point Press to view the focus area selection display then use the multi selector to position the focus area over your subject and press the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area only Use with stationary subjects Focus area Subject tracking Press to view the focus area selection display then use the multi selector to position the
199. utton Focal length Focal length scale Focal plane mark FOCUS aona 99 185 Focus area 39 185 Focus lock 216 Focus mode Focusing the viewfinder Format memory card Frame rate seses Frame size frame rate Frames saved default FT1 Full frame playback Full time AF G 26 211 Grid display csssssseesssssssseesesssssnne 40 HD movie HDMI HDMI device control HDMI CEC 148 263 High definition High ISO noise reduction Histogram Hue Cross process Image processing MeNU 664 195 Image quality Image review Image selection Image size Index print Infrared receiver Interval timer shooting ISO sensitivity Jump cut L Landscape neessseeeeccssescceseeeceensees 44 202 Language Lens cap Lens mount Live image control Load from save to card Location data Long exposure NR M Manual Manual focus Matrix Metering Max shots per minute 194 Maximum aperture 254 Memory card 24 26 211 224 236 Memory card access lamp Memory card capacity Metering Microphone microSD card Miniature effect M d dial naissensa 8 Monitor Monochrome Motion Snapshot mode Mount adapter MOV 173 176 238 Movie before after a 175 Movie menu 189 193 60 Movie sound options Movie record button MOVIES nssssssssssssssssssesss
200. utton all the way down to take pic tures Only the selected hue will appear in color all other hues will be recorded in shades of gray 57 Cross Process Select a base hue to take pictures with modified colors 1 Select Hue Press feature to display the menu then highlight Hue and press fic 2 Choose a color Use the multi selector to choose a base color red green blue or yellow and press 3 Take pictures Press the shutter release button all the way down to take pic tures with modified colors 58 E Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded using the movie record button 1 Turn the camera on Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on 2 Choose a shooting mode Rotate the mode dial to auto BC creative P S A M or t advanced movie as described on page 8 In advanced movie mode you can choose a movie type using the Advanced movie option in the menu a 62 Mode dial 3 Frame the opening shot Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display If Slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode M 62 press the shutter release button halfway to focus ee eee ZZ The Icon A icon indicates that movies can not be recorded 59 4 Start recording Press the movie record button to ATY begin recording A recording indica tor the ti
201. ver Remove the grip connector cover from the bottom of the camera and place it in the holder Be sure to replace the cover when the grip is not in use 36 2 Remove the connector cap Remove the grip connector cap Be sure to replace the cap when the grip is notin use 0 z 3 Attach the grip After confirming that the camera is off align the camera and grip as shown and tighten the knob by rotating it in the LOCK direction keeping the grip held in place so that the grip signal contact slides straight into the camera grip con nector Removing the Grip To remove the grip confirm that the camera is off and then loosen the mounting screw by rotating the knob in the direction opposite to that shown by the LOCK indicator Handling the Grip Do not touch the signal contacts Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction 37 E Taking and Viewing Photographs This chapter describes how to take view and delete photo graphs in auto and creative mode Point and Shoot Photography Auto Mode Follow the steps below to take photographs in auto mode a point and shoot mode in which the camera automatically detects the subject type and adjusts settings according to the Bo subject and situation 1 Turn the camera on Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on 2 Select 3 mode Rotate the mode dial
202. y Close up Color space Color temperature Combine 4 second movies Combine NMS movies Command dial Compatible lens Computer Continuous Continuous AF Contrast Creative mode Creative Palette Crop Crop PictBridge Cross process 50 58 Custom Picture Control 203 206 D Date and time Date format Daylight saving time DCF version 2 0 Defaults 41 70 73 102 Delete all images Delete selected images Detailed display Detailed photo information Digital Print Order Format 155 263 Diopter adjustment control 35 Display Display brightness D Lighting DPOF DPOF print order Dust shield oc essssssssssssesseseseees Easy panorama Edit movie Electronic viewfinder 34 212 221 Electronic VR weecsssssssssecssssssssesessssssees Exif version 2 3 ccsssssssssseseseeseeeseeeeeee EXPOSUFe ue Exposure compensation Exposure indicator Exposure lock 268 Grip Exposure mode Eye sensor F Face priority Fast motion File format Fill flash Filter effects Filter strength Fine tuning white balance Firmware version 3 Flashin iieii 105 109 187 188 Flash compensation cscssseeceeeee 188 Flash control Flash mode Flash range Flash units 109 222 Flash ready indicator 107 110 Flexible program Flicker reduction Fn b
203. y adding one to the number of the previous file 173 If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999 the shutter release button will be disabled and no further photo graphs can be taken To reset file numbering to 0001 select Yes for Reset file numbering and then either format the current memory card or insert anew memory card Time Zone and Date Change time zones set the camera clock choose the date display order or turn daylight saving time on or off 31 Choose a time zone The camera clock is automatically set Time zone Gan to the time in the new time zone Date and time Set the camera clock Data fornat Choose the order in which the day month and year are displayed Daylight Turn daylight saving time on or off The camera clock will g 3 automatically be advanced or set back one hour The saving time default setting is Off Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX 2 supplied or Capture NX 2 available separately 1 223 The following orien tations are recorded l Landscape wide Camera rotated 90 Camera rotated 90 orientation clockwise counterclockwise Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected Choose this option w
204. your subject in the center of the frame 4 Begin buffering photographs Press the shutter release button half way to focus 2 39 A LJ icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer The camera continuously adjusts focus to account for changes in the distance to the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway 5 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The camera will compare shots recorded to the buffer both before and after the shutter release button was pressed all the way down and select five to copy to the memory card Note that some time may be required The best pic ture is displayed in the monitor when azz recording is complete 83 Ke 84 Smart Photo Selector The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject Buffering Buffering begins when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down Shutter release Shutter release button button pressed pressed all the way halfway to focus down Shooting ends Buffering l l Smart Photo Selector Files Do not delete the NCSPSLST LST file from the NCFL folder on the memory card or change the file names of images taken with the Smart Photo Selector The camera will no longer recognize the
205. zconrii A lens with a retractable lens barrel SP paced Ae button is attached with the lens barrel pees retracted Keeping the retractable lens 28 256 the zoom ring to barrel button pressed rotate the zoom extend the lens s ring to extend the lens Check lens Pictures can only be taken Attach a lens 27 when a lens is attached Turn the camera off and then on again Lens error f _ If the problem persists or reoccurs fre Try again after turning 7 A 29 quently contact a Nikon authorized the camera off and on service representative Cannot take pictures Turn the camera off and recharge the Insert fully charged _ battery or insert a fully charged spare 23 24 battery battery Theclock has been Set the camera clock 31 218 reset Turn the camera off and confirm that No memory card 24 the card is correctly inserted Message Solution EA e Use an approved card 224 This memory card e Format the card If the problem per 211 cannot be used Card sists the card may be damaged Con may be damaged tact a Nikon authorized service insert a different card representative e Insert a new memory card 24 224 This memory cardis Select Yes to format the card or turn not formatted Format the camera off and insert another 24 211 the memory card memory card e You may be able to record additional 171 images if you reduce image quality or Memory card is full size e Delete unwanted image

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