DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

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Getting the Most from Your Camera

Take pictures or movies in any of four modes.

Choose q Motion Snapshot mode

(0 45) to record both photographs and brief movie vignettes,

wSmart Photo Selector mode (0 31) to

capture fleeting changes of expression and other hard-to-time shots,

e still image mode (0 21) for most photographs, or

r movie mode (0 37) to record high- definition or slow-motion movies.

Combine photos, movies, and music.

q Install the supplied software (0 75), wcopy photos and movies to your computer (0 79), and e use Short Movie Creator to create short movies (0 82).

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View short movies in high definition.

qTransfer short movies to the camera (0 83) and use an HDMI cable to wconnect the camera to an HDTV (0 84).

Accessories

Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter- changeable lenses and other accessories (0 157).

Software for Nikon digital cameras (available on CD)

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip- ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

AThis icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warn- ings before using this Nikon product.

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Notices

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT

TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

The Battery Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS???SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER???TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

???Consult the dealer or an experienced Tel.: 631-547-4200

xivradio/television technician for help.

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.

??? Items prohibited by law from being copied ??? Cautions on certain copies and reproduc-

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). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

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AVC Patent Portfolio License

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL

AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (I) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH

THE AVC STANDARD (???AVC VIDEO???) AND/OR (II) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED

BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS

OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS

GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com

Temperature Warnings

The camera may become warm to the touch during use; this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. At high ambient temperatures, after extended periods of continuous use, or after several photographs have been taken in quick succession, a temperature warning may be displayed, follow- ing which the camera will turn off automatically to minimize damage to its internal circuits. Wait for the camera to cool before resuming use.

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including charg- ers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifi- cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic cir- cuitry.

The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with

normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, ignit- ing, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local autho- rized Nikon dealer.

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DUse 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.

AServicing the Camera and Accessories

The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particu- larly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accesso- ries regularly used with the camera, such as lenses, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

ABefore Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for dam- ages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

ALife-Long Learning

As part of 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:

???For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

???For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

???For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to 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/

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Memory cards are sold separately.

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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

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The Camera Body (Continued)

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AThe Framing Grid

A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Grid display in the setup menu (0 150).

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The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the follow- ing shooting modes:

Smart Photo Selector mode (0 31): Each time the shutter is released, the camera auto- matically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composi-

tion and motion.

Still image mode (0 21): For photographs. By default, the camera automatically adjusts camera settings to suit the sub- ject (automatic scene selection).

Movie mode (0 37): Record HD or slow-motion movies.

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The Multi Selector

The multi selector and Jbutton are used to adjust settings and navigate the camera menus (0 9).

Settings: M

View flash mode menu (0 58).

Menu navigation: 3

Move cursor down.

Note: You can also highlight items by rotating the multi selector.

AThe Multi Selector

In this manual, the 1, 2, 3, and 4 symbols are used to represent up, right, down, and left on the multi selector. Items can be highlighted by rotating the multi selector as shown at right.

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The &(Feature) Button

The & button gives access to the follow- ing features in still-image, movie, Motion Snapshot, and playback modes. Press & and use the multi selector (or W control) and Jbutton to adjust options.

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Slider shows position in current menu.

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?????? Using the Menus

Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (0 7).

2 Highlight menu item and press 2 to display options.

3 Highlight desired option and press Jto select.

Note: The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items dis- played in gray are not currently available (0 49).

To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shut- ter-release button halfway (0 25).

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First Steps

1 Attach the camera strap.

Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.

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2 Charge the battery.

Insert the battery qand plug the charger in w. An exhausted battery fully charges in about 2 hours. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete.

Battery charging

Charging complete

AThe Plug Adapter

Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be sup- plied with the charger. The shape of the adapter varies with the country or region

of purchase. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug

adapter as shown at right, making sure

the plug is fully inserted. Attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

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3 Insert the battery and a memory card.

Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orien- tation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, and then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place.

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ARemoving Batteries and Memory Cards

After turning the camera off, confirm that the access lamp (0 3) is off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To remove the battery, first release it by pressing the orange battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow and then remove the battery by hand.

DMemory Cards

???The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD), SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (available separately; 0 160).

???Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.

???Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a com- puter. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

???Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

???Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.

???Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this pre- caution could damage the card.

???Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.

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5 Turn the camera on.

Press the power switch to turn the camera on. The power lamp will briefly light green and the monitor will turn on.

ATurning the Camera Off

To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. The monitor s will turn off.

AAuto Power Off

If no operations are performed for about thirty seconds, the dis- plays will turn off and the power lamp start to blink (if desired, the delay before the displays turn off automatically can be changed using the Auto power off option in the setup menu; 0 151). The camera can be reactivated by operating the buttons, mode dial, or other camera controls. If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the displays have turned off, the camera will turn off automatically.

AAttaching and Removing Lenses

Turn the camera off before attaching or removing lenses. Note that when the camera is turned off, the sensor protection barrier in the lens will close, protecting the camera image sensor. If the lens has a retractable lens barrel button, retract the lens before removal.

ALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

If you are using a lens with a retractable lens barrel button (0 16), the camera will turn on automatically when the retractable lens bar- rel lock is released (locking the lens barrel does not, however, turn the camera off).

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6 Choose a language and set the clock.

A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Use the multi selector and Jbutton (0 10) to choose a language and set the camera clock. Pho- tos can not be taken until you have set the time and date.

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7 Check the battery level and memory card capacity.

?????? Number of Exposures Remaining

The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored on the memory card at current settings (values over 1,000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 1,200 and 1,299 are shown as 1.2 K). If a warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional images, insert another memory card (0 13) or delete some photos (0 69).

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zStill Image Mode

Still image mode is the mode generally used for taking photos.

AAvailable Settings

For information on the options available in still image mode, see page 49.

AAutomatic Scene Selection (hScene auto selector)

At default settings, the camera will auto- Scene icon matically analyze the subject and select

the appropriate scene. The selected scene is shown in the monitor.

cPortrait: Human portrait subjects.

dLandscape: Landscapes and cityscapes.

fNight portrait: Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds.

eClose up: Subjects close to the camera.

ZAuto: Subjects suited to Zmode or that do not fall into the categories listed above.

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2 Ready the camera.

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3 Frame the photograph.

Position your subject in the center of the frame.

While the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway, the display will show the number of expo- sures that can be stored in the memory buffer (???r???; 0 27).

AFace-Priority AF

The camera detects and focuses on por- trait subjects (face-priority AF). A double yellow border will be displayed if a por- trait subject is detected facing the camera (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of five, are detected, the camera will 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).

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AThe Shutter-Release Button

The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

ASee Also

See page 151 for information on silencing the beep that sounds when the camera focuses or the shutter is released.

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AElectronic (Hi)

Choose from frame rates of 10 fps, 30 fps, and 60 fps (0 103). The flash does not fire while Electronic (Hi) is in effect. At the default setting of 10 fps, the camera takes pictures at about 10 frames per second (fps) while the shutter-release button is pressed and camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame; face detection (0 23) is not available. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps, face detection is available but focus and exposure are fixed at the values for the first photograph in each series.

AContinuous

If the flash is used, the camera will take only one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Lower the flash before taking pic- tures.

AShooting in Electronic (Hi) and Continuous Release Modes

While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp will light. Depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed, recording may take up to about one minute. If the battery is exhausted before all photographs are recorded, the shutter release will be disabled and the remaining images transferred to the memory card.

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ABuffer Size

The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession;

note, however, that the frame rate will drop or shooting will pause when the buffer is full.

The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is displayed while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (this number is an approximation only and varies

with shooting conditions). The illustration shows the display when z space remains in the buffer for about 14 pictures.

ASee Also

For information on the number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst, see page 169.

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Viewing Photographs

Press Kto display your most recent pho- tograph full frame in the monitor (full- frame playback).

Kbutton

Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to view additional pictures.

To zoom in on the center of the current image, press the W control up (0 68). Press Wdown to zoom out. To view multi- ple images, press W down when the pic- ture is displayed full frame (0 66).

Wcontrol

To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter- release button halfway.

ASee Also

For information on toggling photo info on or off, see page 63. See page 71 for information on slide shows.

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Deleting Pictures

To delete the current picture, press O. 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.

ADeleting Multiple Pictures (069)

The Delete option in the playback menu can be used to delete selected pictures, all pictures, pictures taken on selected dates, or pictures previ- ously selected as candidates for deletion.

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8Smart Photo Selector Mode

Choose Smart Photo Selector mode for photos that capture a fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other hard-to-time shots such as group photos in party scenes. Each time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition and motion.

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AAvailable Settings

For information on the options available in Smart Photo Selector mode, see page 49.

Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode

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2 Frame the photograph.

Holding the camera as shown on page 22, compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.

3 Begin buffering photographs.

ABuffering

Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

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4Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutter-release

button the rest of the way down. The camera will compare shots recorded to the buffer both before and after the shutter-release button was pressed, and select five to copy to the memory card. Note that some time may be required. The best picture is displayed in the monitor when recording is com- plete.

The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 21). Movies can not be recorded, and pressing the movie-record button has no effect. The flash can not be used.

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ADeleting Individual Photographs

Pressing the O button in the best shot selec- tion dialog displays the following options; highlight an option using the multi selector and press Jto select.

???This image: Delete the current photo (note that the picture currently selected as the best shot can not be deleted).

???All except best shot: Delete all photos in the sequence except the one currently selected as the best shot.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed; to delete the selected image or images, highlight Yes and press J.

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yMovie Mode

Choose movie mode to shoot high-definition (HD) or slow- motion (0 40) movies using the movie-record button.

DThe 0Icon

A 0icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.

AAvailable Settings

For information on the options available in movie mode, see page 49.

HD Movies

Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.

2 Frame the opening shot.

Holding the camera as shown on page 22, frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the dis- play.

AExposure Mode

By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri- ate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 21).

ASee Also

See page 133 for information on adding fade in/fade out effects. Frame size and frame rate options are described on page 116.

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3 Start recording.

4 End recording.

Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached (0 116), the memory card is full, another mode is selected, the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 xvi).

AMaximum Length

HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 minutes in length (for more information, see page 116); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 160).

AExposure Lock

In exposure modes other than hScene auto selector, exposure will lock while the A(multi selector up) button is pressed (0 118).

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?????? Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting HD movie recording. Photo- graphs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.

ATaking Photographs During Movie Recording

Up to 15 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion movies.

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Slow Motion

Record silent movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3. Movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at 30 fps.

2 Select slow-motion mode.

Press the & button and use the multi y selector and J button to select Slow motion. A slow-motion movie crop with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3 will appear

in the display.

&button

3 Frame the opening shot.

Holding the camera as shown on page 22, frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the dis- play.

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5 End recording.

Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, the memory card is full, another mode is selected, the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 xvi).

AMaximum Length

Up to 5 seconds or 4 GB of footage can be recorded; note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 160).

AExposure Mode

The default exposure mode for slow-motion movie recording is

P Programmed auto (0 108). hScene auto selector is not available in slow-motion movie mode.

ASee Also

Frame rate options are described on page 116.

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Viewing Movies

Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 28). Press Jto start playback.

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Deleting Movies

To delete the current movie, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the movie and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the movie. Note that once deleted, movies can not be recovered.

Obutton

ASee Also

See page 100 for information on trimming unwanted footage from movies.

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9Motion Snapshot Mode

Choose Motion Snapshot mode to record brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about a second of movie foot- age. When the resulting ???Motion Snapshot??? is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approxi- mately 2.5 s, followed by the still image.

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AAvailable Settings

For information on the options available in Motion Snapshot mode, see page 49.

Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode

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2 Frame the picture.

Holding the camera as shown on page 22, compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.

3 Begin buffering.

Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 23). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer.

button the rest of the way down. The camera will record a photograph, together with about a second of movie footage beginning before and ending after the time the shutter- release button was pressed. Note that some time may be required. When recording is complete, the photo- graph will be displayed for a few sec- onds.

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ABuffering

Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

AMotion Snapshot Mode

By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri- ate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 21). Live audio is not recorded. Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button and the flash can not be used.

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Smart Photo Selector

1 P Programmed auto is selected automatically when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Continuous.

2 Not available when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Continuous. 3 VR lenses only.

4 Not available if a frame rate of 10 fps is chosen when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Continuous.

5 Available only when built-in flash unit is raised.

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?????? Movie Mode/Motion Snapshot Mode

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1 HD movie selected in movie mode.

2 Slow motion selected in movie mode.

3 VR lenses only.

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Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes

The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 158) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The following options are available:

1 Mount the camera on a tripod.

Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta- ble, level surface.

2 Display self-timer options.

Press 4 (E) to display self-timer options.

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3 Select the desired option.

Use the multi selector to highlight the desired option and press J.

4 Frame the photograph and shoot.

Self-timer mode: Press the shutter- release button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will start to blink and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop blinking and the beeping will become more rapid.

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Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. Turning the camera off cancels self-timer and remote control modes. Remote control modes are cancelled automatically if no operations are performed for about five minutes after the mode is selected in Step 3.

AMovie Mode

In self-timer mode, start and stop the timer by pressing the movie- record button instead of the shutter-release button. In remote control mode, the ML-L3 shutter-release button functions as the movie-record button.

AUsing the Built-in Flash

Slide the flash pop-up control to raise the flash before shooting. Shoot- ing will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the self-timer or delayed-remote timer is counting down.

In remote control mode, the flash starts charging while the camera is waiting for the signal from the remote. The camera will only respond to the shutter-release button on the remote control when the flash is charged. If red-eye reduction (0 58) is used in quick-response remote mode, the shutter will be released about one second after the red-eye reduction lamp lights. In delayed remote mode, there will be about a

two second delay after the shutter-release button on the remote con- t trol is pressed; the red-eye reduction lamp will then light for about one second before the shutter is released.

ATripod Mounting Spacer

Use an optional TA-N100 tripod mounting spacer to prevent larger lenses coming into contact with the tripod head when the camera is mounted on a tripod (0 159).

ASee Also

For information on choosing how long the camera will wait for a signal from the remote, see page 152. See page 151 for information on con- trolling the beeps that sound when the self-timer or remote control is used.

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Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. Choose from values between ???3 EV (underexposure) and +3 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the image brighter while negative values make it darker. Exposure compensation is not available in hScene auto selec- tor and M Manual exposure modes.

2 Select a value.

Use the multi selector to highlight the desired value and press J.

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compen- sation to ??0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the cam- era is turned off.

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AExposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is most effective when used with center- weighted or spot metering (0 117).

AThe Built-in Flash

When used with the built-in flash, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level.

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The Built-in Flash

To use the flash, raise it by sliding the

flash pop-up control and then choose a

flash mode as described on the following page. Charging begins when the flash is raised; once charging is complete, a flash- ready indicator (I) will be displayed

when the shutter-release button is Flash pop-up control pressed halfway.

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Choosing a Flash Mode

1 Display the flash mode options.

Press the multi selector down to dis- play a list of flash modes. The modes available depend on the exposure mode (0 103).

2 Select a flash mode.

Use the multi selector to highlight a flash mode (0 58) and press J to select.

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AShutter Speed

Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when a flash is used:

AAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range

Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. With the standard zoom lens at maximum aperture and ISO sensitivity set to ISO 100 to 3200, the range is approximately 0.6 m???5.0 m (2 ft???16 ft) when the lens is zoomed all the way out, 0.6 m???3.0 m (2 ft???9.8 ft) at maximum zoom.

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IMore on Playback

Photo Information

Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback (0 28). Press the $ button to cycle through simple photo information (0 63), detailed photo information (0 64), and no photo information.

AThumbnail Playback

Press $ to view or hide ratings (0 70) when thumbnails are dis- played (0 66). In four- and nine-frame playback, protect status (0 96) and frame numbers are also displayed.

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?????? Detailed Photo Information

Movies

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AHistograms (064)

Camera histograms are intended only as a guide and may differ from those in imaging applications. Sample histograms are shown below:

???If brightness varies evenly across the image, the distribution of tones will be relatively even.

???If the image is dark, tone distribu- tion will be shifted to the left.

???If the image is bright, tone distribu- tion will be shifted to the right.

Exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right when raised, to the left when lowered. Histograms can give you a rough idea of overall exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor.

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Thumbnail Playback

To view pictures in ???contact sheets??? of 4, 9, or 72 images, press Wdown when a pic- ture is displayed full frame.

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Calendar Playback

To view pictures taken on a selected date, press W down when 72 pictures are dis- played (0 66).

Wcontrol

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Playback Zoom

To zoom in on a photograph, display it full frame and press Wup. Playback zoom is not available with movies or Motion Snapshots.

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Deleting Pictures

Pictures can be deleted from the memory card as described below. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered; protected images, however, will not be deleted.

Deleting the Current Picture

The Playback Menu

To delete multiple images, press the Gbutton, 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).

Highlight images and press 1 or 3 to select or Delete selected images deselect (0 95). Press J to exit when the selec-

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Rating Pictures

Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion (0 69). The Slide show option in the playback menu can be used to display only pictures with a selected rating or ratings (0 71). Ratings can also be viewed in ViewNX 2. Rating is not available with protected images.

1 Select a picture.

Display a picture in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list.

2 Press &.

Press & and rotate the multi selector to choose from ratings of zero to five stars, or select ) to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion. The rating is stored when you press J or display another picture.

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Slide Shows

To view a slide show of the pictures on the memory card, press the Gbutton, select Slide show in the playback menu, and follow the steps below.

Gbutton

1 Select the type of image used in the show.

Highlight the desired option and press J.

All images Display all the images on the memory card.

Still images Display still images only.

Movies Display movies only.

Display only the movie portion of Motion Snapshots. Motion Snapshot The associated photographs are not displayed.

Display only images recorded on a selected Select images by date. A calendar will be

date displayed; use the multi selector to highlight a date.

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2 Adjust display times and choose a background track.

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.

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3 Select Start.

Highlight Start and press J to start the slide show.

The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress:

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QConnections

Installing the Supplied Software

Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer for viewing and editing pictures and creating short movies. Before installing the software, confirm that your system meets the requirements on page 77.

Double-clickicon

on desktop

Double-click

Welcome icon

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3 Start the installer.

Click Install and follow theClick Install on-screen instructions.

4 Exit the installer.

Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation is com- plete.

The following software is installed:

???ViewNX 2

???Short Movie Creator

???Apple QuickTime (Windows only)

5 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.

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The system requirements for the Short Movie Creator are:

If your system does not meet the above requirements, only ViewNX 2 will be installed (0 79).

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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.

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?????? Retouching Photographs

To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharp- ness and tone levels, click the Edit button in the toolbar.

?????? Creating Short Movies

Use the Short Movie Creator to create short movies combining music, Motion Snapshots, movie footage, and photos taken in still image or Smart Photo Selector mode (0 82).

?????? 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.

AFor More Information

Consult online help for more infor- mation on using ViewNX 2.

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Creating Short Movies

Use the supplied Short Movie Creator software to create movies combining photographs taken in still image or Smart Photo Selector mode with Motion Snapshots, movies, and music.

1 Transfer pictures.

Transfer pictures as described on page 79.

2 Select components.

Select pictures in ViewNX 2.

3 Start Short Movie Creator.

Click the Short Movie Cre- ator button in ViewNX 2.

4 Select a style and background track.

Select a style in the ???Styles??? panel and a background track in the ???Music??? panel. To preview the movie, click .

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5 Save the movie.

Click Create Movie. The dia- log shown at right will be displayed; select one of the following options and click

Create.

???Save file: Save the movie to a folder on the computer.

???Save to Camera (memory card): Save the movie to a mem- ory card so that it can later be played back on the cam- era. To use this option, you

will first need to insert a memory card that has been format- ted in the camera (0 149) into a card reader or card slot.

AStarting Short Movie Creator

If ViewNX 2 is not running, you can start

AViewing Short Movies on Other Devices

Movies saved to a memory card using the Save to Camera (memory card) option in Short Movie Creator can be viewed on the camera, or displayed on a television monitor when the camera is connected to a

TV (0 84). Movies created in other applications or using the Save file Q option in Short Movie Creator can not be viewed on the camera.

AFor More Information

Consult online help for more infor- mation on using Short Movie Cre- ator.

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Viewing Pictures on TV

Connect the camera to a television for playback.

AConnecting Video Cables

Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting HDMI cables. When connecting cables, do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.

High-Definition Devices

A type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia 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.

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. Stereo sound recorded with movies plays in stereo.

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DClose the Connector Cover

Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer.

ATelevision Playback

Volume can be adjusted using the controls on the television; adjusting volume on the camera has no effect. Use of an EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback.

?????? HDMI Device Control

To control the camera remotely from a device that supports HDMI-CEC (High- Definition Multimedia Interface???Con- sumer Electronics Control), select On for

HDMI device control in the camera setup menu. The HDMI-CEC device will

display a remote control guide and the remote control can be used in place of the following camera controls:

The remote control guide can be hidden or displayed at any time

by pressing the yellow button on the remote control. See the Q television manual for details.

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Printing Photographs

Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer connected directly to the camera.

Connecting the Printer

Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable.

1 Turn the camera off.

2 Connect the USB cable.

Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.

AUSB Hubs

Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub.

3 Turn the camera on.

APrinting Via Direct USB Connection

Be sure the EN-EL20 battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector.

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Printing Pictures One at a Time

1 Select a picture.

Press 4 or 2 to view additional pic- tures. Press W up to zoom in on the current frame (0 68; press W down to exit zoom). To view nine pictures at a time, press W down when a picture is displayed full frame. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press W up to display the highlighted pic- ture full frame.

2 Adjust print options.

Press J to display PictBridge print options (0 91). Press 1 or 3 to high- light options and press 2 to select.

3 Start printing.

Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J again.

Movies and NEF (RAW) photographs (0 114) can not be selected for printing. If Motion Snapshots are selected, only the photographs will be printed; the movie portion will not be printed. If photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector are selected, only the best shot will be printed.

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Printing Multiple Pictures

1 Display the PictBridge menu.

Press the G button in the Pict- Bridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 86).

2 Choose an option.

Highlight one of the following options and press 2.

???Select images for printing: Select pic- tures for printing.

???Select by date: Print one copy of each picture taken on selected dates.

???Print DPOF print order: Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order option in the playback menu (0 92). The current print order will be displayed in Step 3.

???Index print: To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, proceed to Step 4. Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures, a warning will be dis- played and only the first 256 images will be printed.

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3 Select pictures or choose dates.

If you chose Select images for printing or Print DPOF print order in Step 2, press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selec- tor to highlight pictures. To select the current picture for printing, press 1. The picture will be marked with a Z

icon and the number of prints will be set to 1; press 1 or 3to specify the number of prints (up to 99; to deselect the picture, press 3when the number of prints is 1). Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected.

If you chose Select by date in Step 2, press 1 or 3 to highlight dates and press 2 to select or deselect.

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4 Adjust print options.

Press J to display PictBridge print options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight page size, border, or time stamp items and press 2 to display the options described on page 91; note that a warning will be displayed if the

selected page size is too small for an index print.

5 Start printing.

Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J again.

AErrors

See page 176 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing.

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APictBridge Print Options

Highlight a page size (only sizes supported by the current Page printer are listed) and press Jto select and exit to the previous size menu (to print at the default page size for the current printer,

select Use printer settings).

Number This option is listed only when pictures are printed one at a of time. Press 1or 3to choose number of copies (maximum 99),

copies then press Jto select and return to the previous menu.

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oThe Playback Menu

To display the playback menu, press G and select the play- back menu tab (K).

Gbutton

The playback menu contains the following options:

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APlayback

The camera may be unable to display or retouch images that were cre- ated or have been edited with other devices.

AImage Quality

Copies created from JPEG photos are the same quality as the original, while copies created from NEF (RAW) photos are saved as fine-quality JPEG images.

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Selecting Multiple Images

Choosing the options listed below dis- plays an image selection dialog. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to high- light pictures (only pictures to which the operation applies are available for selec- tion).

???Delete > Delete selected images (0 69)

???DPOF print order > Select/set (0 92)

AInspecting Pictures

The picture currently highlighted in the thumbnail display can be inspected by press- ing W up; the picture will be displayed full screen while the button is pressed.

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Rotate Tall

Choose whether to rotate ???tall??? (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review.

Protect

Protect selected images from accidental deletion. Note that this option does NOT protect files from deletion when the memory card is formatted (0 149).

Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures Select/set (0 95) and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect. Press Jto exit

when the operation is complete.

Reset Remove protection from all pictures.

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D-Lighting

Applied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that have been processed to brighten shadows. Use to retouch dark or backlit photographs.

Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight an image (0 95) and press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed (the effect can be previewed in the display; hold W up to

zoom in) and press Jto create a retouched copy.

DD-Lighting

Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in cop- ies created with D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects.

AImage Size

Copies created from JPEG photos are the same size as the original, while copies created from NEF (RAW) photos are saved as JPEG images with a size of 3,872 ?? 2,592.

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Resize

Create small copies of selected photo- graphs. Select Choose size and choose a size from 1.1 M (1,280 ?? 856 pixels), 0.6 M (960 ?? 640 pixels), and 0.3 M (640 ?? 424 pixels), and then choose Select images. Press 4or 2or rotate the

multi selector to highlight pictures (0 95) and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect. When the selection is complete, press J to display a confirmation dialog and select Yes to save the resized copies.

DResized Copies

Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies.

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Crop

Create a cropped copy of selected photo- graphs. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight a picture (0 95) and press J to display the image with the default crop shown in yellow. Use the controls below to choose a crop and save the copy.

DCropped Copies

Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies. The size of the copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio and appears at upper left in the crop display.

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Edit Movie

Trim footage from movies to create edited copies.

1 Select Choose start point or Choose end point.

Choose from the following options:

???Choose start point: Trim the opening footage.

???Choose end point: Trim the closing foot- age.

2 Select a movie.

Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight a movie (0 95) and press Jto select.

3 Pause the movie on opening or closing frame.

Play the movie back, pressing J to begin and resume playback and 3 to pause (0 42; the first frame is indi- cated by a hicon in the display, the last frame by i). Pause playback when you reach the frame that will become the new opening or closing frame.

4 Delete the unwanted frames.

Press 1 to delete all frames before (Choose start point) or after (Choose end point) the current frame.

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DTrimming 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.

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iThe Shooting Menu

To display the shooting menu, press Gand select the shoot- ing menu tab (C, y, 1, or z).

Gbutton

The shooting menu contains the following options:

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1 Varies with lens (0 136).

2 The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame when 10 fps is selected for Electronic (Hi) or Slow motion is selected as the movie type.

3 Face detection is not available when 10 fps is selected for Electronic (Hi) or Slow motion is selected as the movie type.

Reset Shooting Options

Select Yes to reset the options in the shooting menu and other shooting settings to default values (0 103).

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Exposure Mode

The options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture.

You control both shutter speed and aperture (0 111). M Manual Set shutter speed to ???Bulb??? or ???Time??? for long time-expo-

sures.

AISO Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M Modes)

When an ???auto??? option is selected for ISO sensitivity, the camera will automatically adjust sensitivity within the selected range if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed or aper- ture.

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AShutter Speed and Aperture

The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture. Fast shutter speeds and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details, while slow shut- ter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details.

(Remember, the higher the f-number, the smaller the aperture.)

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P Programmed Auto

In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.

1 Choose a combination of shutter speed and aperture.

2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

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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.

1 Choose a shutter speed.

Press W up for faster shutter speeds, down for slower shutter speeds. Choose from values between 30 s and

1/16,000 s.

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2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

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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.

1 Choose an aperture.

Press W up for smaller apertures (higher f-numbers), down for larger apertures (lower f-numbers). The min- imum and maximum values depend on the lens currently in use.

Wcontrol

2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

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M Manual

In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.

2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

AThe 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.

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?????? Long Time-Exposures (Manual Exposure Mode Only)

Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.

???Bulb: The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod.

???Time: Requires an optional ML-L3 remote control (0 158). Start the expo- sure by pressing the ML-L3 shutter- release button. The shutter remains open until the button is pressed a sec- ond 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 EN-EL20 battery or an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for Long exposure NR in the shooting menu (0 133).

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2 Choose a shutter speed.

Press W down until ???Bulb??? is selected for shutter speed. For a shutter speed of ???Time???, select a remote control mode (0 53) after choosing the shut- ter speed.

Wcontrol

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 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.

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Image Quality

Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs taken in still image and Smart Photo Selector modes.

Image Size

Choose the size of photographs taken in still image and Smart Photo Selector modes.

*Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch=approximately 2.54 cm).

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ANEF (RAW)/NEF (RAW) + JPEG

The option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using soft- ware such as Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 158) 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.

AFile Names

Photos and movies are stored as image files with names of the form ???xxx_nnnn.yyy,??? where xxx is either NMS (Motion Snapshots) or DSC (other photos and movies), nnnn a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera, and yyy one of the following three letter extensions: ???NEF??? for NEF (RAW) images, ???JPG??? for JPEG images, or ???MOV??? for movies. The NEF and JPEG files recorded at settings of NEF (RAW)+JPEG have the same file names but different extensions. Trimmed copies created with Edit movie (0 100) have file names beginning with ???DSC_???; copies created with the other retouch options in the playback menu have file names beginning with ???CSC??? (e.g., ???CSC_0001. JPG???). Images recorded with Adobe RGB selected for Color space (0 131) have names that begin with an underscore (e.g., ???_DSC0001.JPG???).

AImage Quality and Size

Together, image quality and size determine how much space each pho- tograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 169).

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Frame Rate

Choose a frame rate for slow motion movies (0 40). The faster the frame rate, the smaller the frame size.

* All figures are approximate. Slow motion movies will play back over a period of about 13.2 (400 fps) or 40 (1200 fps) times the recording time.

ASee Also

For information on the total length of movies that can be stored on the memory card, see page 169.

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Metering

Choose how the camera sets exposure. Regardless of the option selected, metering is automatically adjusted to suit the scene when hScene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode.

The camera meters a wide area of the frame and adjusts for L Matrix contrast (tone distribution), color, composition, and subject

distance, producing natural results in most situations.

The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest M Center- weight to the center area. This is the classic meter for por- weighted traits and is recommended if you are using filters with an

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Autoexposure Lock

Exposure lock is used to recompose photographs after metering exposure. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 117) 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- release button halfway to meter expo- sure. Check that the focus area is dis- played in green.

2 Lock exposure.

3 Recompose the photograph.

Keeping the 1 (A) button pressed, recompose the photo- graph and shoot. The option selected for Metering can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect.

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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. Regardless of the option selected, white balance is automatically adjusted to suit the scene if hScene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode.

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Fine-Tuning White Balance

Options other than Preset manual can be fine-tuned as follows:

1 Display fine-tuning options.

Adjustment

2 Fine-tune white balance.

Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance.

Increase green

Increase blue Increase amber

Increase magenta

AWhite Balance Fine Tuning

The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a ???warm??? setting such as J (incandescent) is selected will make photographs slightly ???colder??? but will not actually make them blue.

3 Save changes and exit.

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Preset Manual

Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast.

1 Light a reference object.

Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. A standard gray panel can be used for increased precision.

2 Select Preset manual.

Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; high- light Yes and press Jto overwrite the existing value for preset manual white balance.

The message shown at right will be displayed.

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3 Measure white balance.

When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing L 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 d ow n . N o p h o t o gr a p h w i l l b e recorded; white balance can be mea- sured accurately even when the cam- era is not in focus.

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.

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DAuto 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 (0 151; the default is 30 s).

DPreset 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 1 EV when measuring white balance; if M Manual is selected for Exposure mode, adjust exposure so that the exposure indicator shows ??0 (0 111).

AColor 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 5,000???5,500 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:

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ISO Sensitivity

???ISO sensitivity??? is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by ???noise??? in the form of ran- domly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. Noise is particularly likely at a setting of Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 6400).

AAuto (100???3200)/Auto (100???800)/Auto (100???400)

ISO-A appears at the bottom of the display when auto ISO sensitivity control is in effect.

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Picture Control

Choose how the camera processes photographs. Regardless of the option selected, the camera automatically chooses Picture Controls to suit the scene when hScene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode.

Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for R Neutral photographs that will later be extensively processed

or retouched.

Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. S Vivid Choose for photographs that emphasize primary col-

ors.

T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs.

Modifying Picture Controls

Existing preset and custom Picture Controls (0 129) 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 2 to display Pic- ture Control settings (0 127; the settings available with custom Picture Controls are the same as the preset

controls on which they are based). Toi use an unmodified Picture Control, highlight it and press J.

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2 Adjust settings.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting and press 4 or 2 to choose a value. Repeat this step until all set- tings have been adjusted, or select

Quick adjust (0 127) to choose a preset combination of set- tings. Default settings can be restored by pressing the Obut- ton.

3 Save changes and exit.

Press J.

APreset 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 shooting menu (0 129). If desired, custom Picture Con- trols can be saved to a memory card and copied to other Nikon 1 J1 cameras or loaded into compatible software (0 130).

AModified Picture Controls

Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by aster- isks (???*???) next to the Picture Control name and icon in the Picture Control menu (0 125) and next to the Picture Control icon (0 4) in the detailed display (0 5).

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?????? Picture Control Settings

*Not available if Active D-Lighting (0 132) is on; reset if Active D-Lighting is activated after value is changed.

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Custom Picture Control

The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls.

Edit/Save

To create a custom Picture Control, select Edit/save and follow the steps below.

1 Select a Picture Control.

Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press Jto 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 127 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the Obut- ton. Press J when settings are com- plete.

3 Save the Picture Control.

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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 J1 cameras and compatible software and then deleted when no longer needed.

To copy custom Picture Controls to or from the memory card, or to delete custom Picture Controls from the memory card, select

Load from/save to card in the Custom Picture Control menu. The following options will be displayed:

Delete selected custom Picture Controls from the memory card. The confirmation dialog

shown at right will be dis- Delete from card played before a Picture Control

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Color Space

The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose sRGB for photos that will be used ???as is,??? with no further modification, Adobe RGB for photos that will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera. Note that regardless of the option selected, sRGB is used for movies and Motion Snapshots and for photos recorded in movie mode.

AColor Space

Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values by which they are represented in a digital image file. The sRGB color space is widely used, while Adobe RGB is typically used in publishing and commercial printing. sRGB is recommended when taking photographs that will be printed without modification or viewed in applications that do not support color management, or when taking photographs that will be printed with ExifPrint, the direct printing option on some household printers, or kiosk printing or other commercial print services. Adobe RGB photographs can also be printed using these options, but colors will not be as vivid.

JPEG photographs taken in the Adobe RGB color space are DCF compli- ant; applications and printers that support DCF will select the correct color space automatically. If the application or device does not support DCF, select the appropriate color space manually. For more informa- tion, see the documentation provided with the application or device.

ANikon Software

ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automati- cally select the correct color space when opening photographs created with this camera.

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Active D-Lighting

Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows for natural contrast. Use with high contrast scenes such as a brightly lit outdoor view framed in a door or window or a sub- jects in the shade on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with Matrix metering (0 117).

DActive D-Lighting

Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in pho- tographs taken with Active D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects.

A???Active D-Lighting??? Versus ???D-Lighting???

The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu is used to adjust exposure during shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while the D-Lighting option in the playback menu (0 97) is used to optimize dynamic range in images after shooting.

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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 being processed, the capacity of the memory buffer will drop.

High ISO Noise Reduction

Select On to reduce ???noise??? (randomly-spaced bright pixels, lines, or fog). If Off is selected, noise reduction will only be per- formed at high ISO sensitivities; the amount of noise reduction is less than that performed when On is selected.

Fade in/Fade Out

Add fade in and fade out effects at the beginning and end of HD movies shot with the camera.

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Movie Sound Options

Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built-in micro- phone.

?????? Microphone

Select Microphone off to disable sound recording. Selecting any other option enables recording and sets the microphone to the selected sensitivity.

AThe 2Icon

Movies recorded with the microphone off are indicated by a 2icon in full-frame and movie playback.

?????? 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).

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Interval Timer Shooting

Take photographs automatically at preset intervals.

DBefore Shooting

Before proceeding, check that the clock is set correctly (0 18, 154) and then take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor.

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 EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector.

1 Select Interval/Number of shots.

Highlight Interval/Number of shots and press 2 to display interval timer options.

2 Adjust settings.

Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, min- utes, or seconds and press 1 or 3 to choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed, then highlight the number of intervals and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J

to return to the interval timer shooting menu when settings are complete.

3 Start shooting.

Highlight Start and press J. Shoot- ing will start after about 3 s, and con- tinue at the selected interval until all the shots have been taken (one shot is taken at each interval). Note that the

pause following the recording of eachi shot varies with shutter speed and the time needed to record

the image, with the result that photographs may not be recorded at the selected interval. Photos may also not be recorded if the shutter can not be released (for example, because the camera is unable to focus).

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AInterval 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 (0 17).

AInterrupting Interval Timer Photography

Interval timer shooting ends and interval timer settings are reset when the camera is turned off, the battery is exhausted, the memory card is full, the mode dial is rotated to a new setting, or the Gor Kbutton is pressed.

Vibration Reduction

This option is available with lenses that supports vibration 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.

AVibration Reduction

When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc. The composition may appear to change after the shutter is released, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

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Focus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses (note that focus mode selection is not available in hScene auto selector mode; 0 21, 106).

Auto-select AF: The camera automatically selects AF-S if the subject is AF-A stationary, AF-C if it is moving. *

Single AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutter- AF-S release button is pressed halfway. *

Continuous AF: For subjects in motion. The camera focuses continu- AF-C ously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Photos

can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus.

Full-time AF: For subjects in motion. The camera focuses continu- AF-F ously; photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus.

* Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.

AFocus Mode

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???AF-S is selected for focus mode or single AF selected in AF-A focus mode,

???Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (0 142) or the center focus area (0 23) is selected for Single-point, and

???On is selected for Built-in AF assist in the shooting menu (0 145). Larger lenses may prevent the illuminator lighting all or part of the sub- ject. Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator.

ASee Also

See page 151 for information on controlling the beep that sounds when the camera focuses.

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AGetting Good Results with Autofocus

Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the focus area may be displayed in green and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, focus manually (0 140) or use focus lock (0 143) to focus on another subject at the same distance, and then recompose the photograph.

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Manual Focus

Manual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce the desired results.

1 Highlight Manual focus.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight Manual focus (0 137).

2 Display the manual focus guides.

Press J to magnify the view at the center of the frame and display man- ual focus guides.

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3 Focus.

Rotate the multi selector until the sub- Multi selector dial: Focus ject is in focus. Rotate the multi selec-

tor clockwise to increase the focus distance, counterclo ck wise 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 J when the subject is in focus.

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AMovies

The multi selector can also be used to choose the focus distance if man- ual focus is selected during movie recording. Rotate the multi selector clockwise to increase the focus distance, counterclockwise to decrease; the faster you rotate the multi selector, the quicker the focus distance changes.

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AF-Area Mode

Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected.

e Auto- The camera automatically detects the subject and selects area the focus area.

Press J to view the focus area selection display, then use the multi selector to position the

c Single- focus area over your subject point and press J; the camera

focuses on the subject in the

selected focus area only. Use Focus area with stationary subjects.

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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 (0 139), 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 (0 142).

1 Focus.

Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter- release button halfway to initiate focus. Check that the focus area is dis- played in green. If AF-S is selected for focus mode (0 137), focus will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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2 Lock focus.

With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, press 1 (A) to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L indi- cator will be displayed; 0 118). Focus will remain locked while 1 (A) is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release but- ton.

ASee Also

For information on changing the role of the 1 (A) button, see page 152.

3 Recompose the photograph and shoot.

Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep 1 (A) pressed, allowing several photographs in suc- cession to be taken at the same focus setting.

Do not change the distance between the camera and the sub- ject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance.

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Face-Priority AF

Choose On to enable face-priority AF (0 23).

Built-in AF Assist

If On is selected, the built-in AF-assist illu- AF-assist illuminator minator will light to illuminate poorly-lit

subjects in still image, Smart Photo Selec- tor, or Motion Snapshot mode if:

???AF-S is selected for focus mode (0 137) or single AF is selected in AF-A, and

???Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (0 142) or the center focus area is selected for Single-point.

If Off is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will not light to assist the focus operation. Autofocus may not produce the desired results when lighting is poor.

ASee Also

See page 138 for information on using the AF-assist illuminator. Infor- mation on the modes in which AF-assist is available may be found on page 49.

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Flash Compensation

Flash compensation alters flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject rel- ative to the background. Choose from values between ???3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3 EV; in general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.

A Y icon is displayed when flash com- pensation is in effect. Normal flash out- put can be restored by setting flash compensation to ??0. Flash compensa- tion is not reset when the camera is turned off.

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gThe Setup Menu

To display the setup menu, press G and select the setup menu tab (B).

Gbutton

The setup menu contains the following options:

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Reset Setup Options

Select Yes to reset all setup menu options other than Flicker reduction, Time zone and date and Language to default val- ues.

Format Memory Card

Select Yes to format the memory card. Note that this permanently deletes all data on the card, including protected images; before proceeding, be sure to copy important pictures and other data to a computer (0 79). To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press J.

The message shown at right 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.

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Welcome Screen

If On is selected, the message at right will be displayed whenever the camera is turned on.

Monitor Brightness

Highlight Monitor brightness and press 2. Brightness can then be adjusted by pressing 1 or 3; choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness.

Grid Display

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Sound Settings

Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. If Autofocus/self-timer is selected, a beep will sound when the camera focuses and during self-timer and remote control photography; to mute the beep, remove the check from this item.

Select Shutter to play a sound when the shutter is released, or remove the check from this item to mute the shutter. Press Jto exit when settings are complete.

Auto Power Off

Choose how long the displays remain on when no operations are performed (0 17). Choose shorter delays to reduce the drain on the battery. Once the dis- plays have turned off, they can be reacti- vated by operating the camera buttons or mode dial.

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Remote on Duration

Choose how long the camera will remain active while waiting for a signal from the remote control (0 53). Choose shorter delays to reduce the drain on the battery. Note that remote control mode must be reselected once the timer has expired.

Assign AE/AF-L Button

Shutter Button AE Lock

If On is selected, exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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Flicker Reduction

Reduce flicker and banding in the displays and in movies while shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. Choose a frequency which matches that of the local AC power supply.

AFlicker Reduction

If you are unsure as to the frequency of the local power supply, test both options and choose the one that produces the best results. Flicker reduction may not produce the desired results if the subject is very bright, in which case you should select A Aperture-priority auto or M Manual for Exposure mode and choose a smaller aperture (larger f-number).

Reset File Numbering

When a photograph is taken or a movie is recorded, the camera names the file by adding one to the number of the previ- ous file (0 115). If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered

9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. To reset file numbering to 0001, select Yes for Reset file numbering and then either format the current memory card or insert a new memory card.

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Time Zone and Date

Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, or turn daylight saving time on or off (0 18).

Date and time Set the camera clock.

saving time

default setting is Off.

Language

Choose a language for camera messages and displays.

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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 or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 158). The following orientations are recorded:

Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected. Choose this option when panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down.

DAuto Image Rotation

Image orientation is not recorded in movie or Motion Snapshot modes.

ARotate Tall

To automatically rotate ???tall??? (portrait-orientation) photographs for dis- play during playback, select On for the Rotate tall option in the play- back menu (0 96).

Firmware Version

View the current firmware version.

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nTechnical Notes

Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error mes- sage is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera.

Optional Accessories

At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for your camera.

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Power sources ??? Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20 (0 11???13): Additional EN-EL20 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives.

???Battery Charger MH-27 (0 11): Recharge EN-EL20 batteries.

???Power Connector EP-5C, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories can be used to power the camera for extended periods (EH-5a and EH-5 AC adapters can also be used). An EP-5C power connector is required to connect the camera to the EH-5b, EH-5a, or EH-5; see page 161 for details.

Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q), insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber (w). Ensure that the battery is in the correct orientation (r).

Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the web- sites listed on page xvii for the latest information on sup- ported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Capture NX 2 and other Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the computer and the computer is connected to the Internet. A message is auto- matically displayed when an update is found.

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1 Attach the TA-N100 to the camera.

After turning the camera off, insert the TA-N100 in the camera tripod mount (q) and rotate the screw in the direction shown (w) to fasten the TA-N100 to the cam- era.

2 Attach a tripod.

Attach a tripod (available separately from third-party suppliers) to the TA-N100 (e). Hold the camera while fas- tening the tripod to ensure that the tripod is securely attached.

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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.

1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards.

2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-1.

3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-1.

Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.

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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 (q) and power connector (w) 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.

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4 Connect the AC adapter.

Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the EP-5C power cable to the DC socket (r). A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.

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Storage and Cleaning

Storage

If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that:

???are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%

???are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios

???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 Camera body distilled water and dry thoroughly. Important: Dust or other

foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not cov- ered under warranty.

Lenses are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to Lens prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

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Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the cam- era at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.

Lenses are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully.

Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-venti- lated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire. If the product will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag contain- ing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradu- ally loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at reg- ular intervals.

To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away.

Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away.

Notes on the monitor: This display may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is common to all TFT LCD displays and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded with the product are unaf- fected.

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 displays can be removed with a blower. Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the display touch- ing the skin or entering the eyes and mouth.

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Moir??: Moir?? is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a regular, repeating grid, such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building, with the camera image sensor grid. In some cases, it may appear in the form of lines. If you notice moir?? in your photographs, try changing the distance to the subject, zooming in and out, or changing the angle between the subject and the camera.

Lines: Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures of extremely bright or backlit subjects.

Batteries: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries:

???Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.

???Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat.

???Keep the battery terminals clean.

???Turn the product off before replacing the battery.

???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 to 25 ??C (59 to 77 ??F; avoid hot or extremely cold locations). Repeat this process at least once every six months.

???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.

???The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use. Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery may not charge or charge only partially. Wait for the battery to cool before charging.

???Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair bat- tery performance.

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???A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL20 battery.

???Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on impor- tant occasions, ready a spare EN-EL20 battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replace- ment batteries on short notice. Note that on cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

???Used batteries are a valuable resource; recycle in accord with local reg- ulations.

DServicing the Camera and Accessories

The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particu- larly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accesso- ries regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

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Defaults

Defaults for the options in the playback, shooting, and setup menus may be found on pages 93, 103, and 147, respectively. Defaults for other settings are listed below.

* Not displayed when Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode.

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Memory Card Capacity

The following table shows the number of pictures or amount of movie footage that can be stored on a 16 GB Toshiba R95 W80MB/s UHS-I SDHC card at different image quality, size, or movie settings. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded.

?????? Still Images (Still Image Mode)

1 Maximum number of pictures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops if long exposure noise reduction is on (0 133).

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.

?????? HD Movies

*For information on the maximum length that can be recorded in a single clip, see page 116.

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?????? Slow Motion Movies

*Up to five seconds of slow motion footage can be recorded in a single clip. Playback length is about 13.2 (400 fps) or 40 (1200 fps) times the recorded length.

?????? Still Images (Smart Photo Selector Mode)

1 Total size of all five images recorded with each shot.

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.

?????? Still Images (Motion Snapshot Mode)

* File size is the total for a single photograph and movie.

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Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of com- mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre- sentative.

Display

The monitor is off:

???The camera is off (0 17) or the battery is exhausted (0 11, 20).

???The monitor has turned off automatically to save power (0 151). The monitor can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial.

???The camera is connected to a computer (0 79) or television (0 84).

The monitor turns off without warning:

???The battery is low (0 11, 20).

???The monitor has turned off automatically to save power (0 151). The monitor can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial.

???The camera???s internal temperature is high (0 xvi, 179). Wait for the camera to cool before turning it on again.

Indicators are not displayed: Press the $button (0 5).

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Shooting (All Exposure Modes)

The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card.

The shutter-release is disabled:

???The battery is exhausted (0 11, 20).

???The memory card is locked (0 14) or full (0 13, 20).

???The flash is charging (0 59).

???The camera is not in focus (0 23).

???You are currently filming a slow motion movie (0 39).

Continuous is selected in still image mode but only one picture is taken when the shutter-release button is pressed: Continuous shooting is not available if the flash is raised in Continuous mode (0 26). Pictures can be taken in con- tinuous mode if Electronic (Hi) is selected, but the flash will not fire.

The camera does not focus automatically:

???The subject is not suited to autofocus (0 139).

???The camera is in manual focus mode (0 137, 140).

Focus does not lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use the 1

(A) button to lock focus when AF-C is selected for focus mode or when photographing moving subjects in AF-A mode (0 137, 143).

Focus area selection is unavailable: Focus area selection is not available in auto-area (0 142) or face-priority (0 23) AF. In other AF-area modes, the focus area can be selected by pressing J.

Subject-tracking AF not available: Select a non-monochrome Picture Control (0 125, 142).

AF-area mode selection is unavailable: The camera is in Smart Photo Selector mode (0 31), manual focus mode is selected (0 137), or hScene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode (0 106).

Image size selection is unavailable: NEF (RAW) is selected for image quality (0 114).

The camera is slow to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off (0 133).

Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appears in photos:

???Lower ISO sensitivity or enable high ISO noise reduction (0 133).

???Use long exposure noise reduction at shutter speeds slower than 1 s (0 133).

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No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed:

???Replace battery in remote control (0 158).

???Choose a remote control mode (0 53).

???The remote control standby timer has expired (0 152).

???The remote is not pointed at the camera or the infrared receiver is not visible (0 2, 54).

???The remote is too far from the camera (0 54).

???Bright light is interfering with remote.

Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements or the dust shield (0 163).

Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the displays: Choose a Flicker reduc- tion setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 153).

Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available in particular shooting or exposure modes (0 49).

Shooting (P, S, A, and M Modes)

The shutter release is disabled: You selected S Shutter-priority auto for

Exposure mode after selecting a shutter speed of ???Bulb??? in manual exposure mode (0 109).

Some shutter speeds are not available: You are using a flash (0 61).

Colors are unnatural:

???Adjust white balance to match the light source (0 119).

???Adjust Picture Control settings (0 125).

Cannot measure white balance: The subject is too dark or too bright (0 122).

Picture Controls produce varying results: A (auto) is selected for sharpening, contrast, or saturation. For consistent results over a series of photos, choose another setting (0 127).

Picture Control brightness and contrast can not be adjusted: Active D-Lighting is on (0 127, 132).

Metering can not be changed: Exposure lock is in effect (0 118).

Noise (reddish areas and other artifacts) appears in long time-exposures: Enable long-exposure noise reduction (0 133).

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Movies

Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can not be used to record movies in still image, Smart Photo Selector, or Motion Snapshot mode (0 25, 33, 47).

No sound is recorded for movies:

???Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone

(0 134).

???Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 40) or Motion Snapshots (0 45).

Playback

NEF (RAW) images are not displayed: The camera displays only the JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine images (0 114).

???Tall??? (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in ???wide??? (landscape) orientation:

???Select On for Rotate tall (0 96).

???The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 155).

???Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken (0 155).

???Photo is displayed in image review (0 96).

Cannot hear movie sound:

???Press W up to raise the volume (0 42). If the camera is connected to a television (0 84), use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume.

???Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 40) or Motion Snapshots (0 47).

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Cannot delete images:

???Remove protection from the files before deletion (0 96).

???The memory card is locked (0 14).

Cannot select photos for printing: The memory card is full (0 20) or locked (0 14) or the photos are in NEF (RAW) format. To print NEF (RAW) pho- tos, transfer the pictures to a computer and use the supplied software or Capture NX 2 (0 79).

Pictures are not displayed on TV: The camera is not correctly connected (0 84).

Pictures cannot be transferred to a computer: If your system does not meet the requirements on page 77, 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 (0 158).

Miscellaneous

The camera is unresponsive: In extremely rare instances, the display may not respond as expected and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, taking care to avoid burns, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. If the problem persists after the battery has been removed and replaced, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

The date of recording is not correct: Set the camera clock (0 18, 154).

Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available at particular settings (0 49) or when a memory card is inserted (0 13, 93).

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Error Messages

This section lists the error messages that appear in the display.

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Specifications

Nikon 1 J1 Digital Camera

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Dimensions/weight

Dimensions (W ?? H ?? D) Approx. 106.0 ?? 61.0 ?? 29.8 mm/

4.2 ?? 2.4 ?? 1.2 in., excluding projections

WeightApprox. 277 g/9.8 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 234 g/8.3 oz (camera body only)

Operating environment

???Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged bat- tery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 ??C (68 ??F).

???Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.

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1 NIKKOR VR 10???30 mm f/3.5???5.6

Specifications subject to change without notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.

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?????? The 1 NIKKOR VR 10???30 mm f/3.5???5.6

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 2.7 ?? longer. They sup- port normal and active vibration reduction and vibration reduc- tion off (0 136).

Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out.

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ALens Care

???When using an optional lens hood, do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the hood.

???Keep the CPU contacts clean.

???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.

???Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.

???A lens hood or NC filter can be used to protect the front lens element.

???Attach the front and rear caps when the lens is not in use.

???If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent mold and rust. Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.

???Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irrep- arable damage.

???Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from reinforced plastic.

ASupplied Accessories

???40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5

???Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000

AOptional Accessories

???40.5 mm screw-on filters

???Semi-soft Case CL-N101

???Bayonet Hood HB-N101 (attaches as shown below).

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?????? Supported Standards

???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.

???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.

???Exif version 2.3: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-com- pliant printers.

???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.

???HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV devices capable of transmitting audiovisual data and control signals to HDMI-compliant devices via a single cable connec- tion.

Trademark Information

Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corpora- tion in the United States and/or other countries. The PictBridge logo is a trademark. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, the logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec- tive holders.

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Battery Life

The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batter- ies varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are dis- played. Sample figures for EN-EL20 (1020 mAh) batteries are given below.

???Still images: Approximately 230

???Movies: Approximately 70 minutes of HD footage at 1080/60i

Values for still images measured at 25 ??C/77 ??F with a fully- charged EN-EL20 battery, a 1 NIKKOR VR 10???30mm f/3.5???5.6 lens, and a 16 GB Toshiba R95 W80MB/s UHS-I SDHC card according to the CIPA standard under the following test condi- tions: NORMAL-quality photographs taken at intervals of 30 s with the flash fired with every other shot and the camera turned off and then on after every ten shots.

The following can reduce battery life:

???Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway

???Repeated autofocus operations

???Taking NEF (RAW) photographs

???Slow shutter speeds

???Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses

To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL20 batteries:

???Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.

???Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose their charge if left unused.

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