Nikon 1 J1 Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.

Camera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before

use to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes; information that should be read before

using the camera.

This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

Digitutor

“Digitutor”, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is available from the following website:

http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html

A For Your Safety

Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 x–xii).

Getting the Most from Your Camera 0 ii

Table of Contents 0 iv

Introduction 0 1

Still Image Mode 0 21

Smart Photo Selector Mode 0 31

Movie Mode 0 37

Motion Snapshot Mode 0 45

Available Settings 0 49

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,

w Smart 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), w copy photos and movies to your computer (0 79), and e use Short Movie Creator to create short movies (0 82).

View short movies in high definition.

q Tra nsf er short movies to the camera (0 83) and use an HDMI cable to w connect the camera to an HDTV (0 84).

Accessories

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

Lens es

Software for Nikon digital cameras (available on CD)

Remote controls

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Getting the Most from Your Camera .........................................ii

Accessories ..............................................................................................iii

Table of Contents .........................................................................iv

For Your Safety............................................................................... x

Notices..........................................................................................xiii

Introduction ...................................................................... 1

Package Contents.......................................................................... 1

Parts of the Camera....................................................................... 2

The Camera Body ................................................................................... 2

The Monitor.............................................................................................. 4

The $ (Display) Button..................................................................5

The Mode Dial .........................................................................................6

The Multi Selector .................................................................................. 7

The & (Feature) Button........................................................................8

The G Button....................................................................................9

First Steps......................................................................................11

Still Image Mode ............................................................. 21

Taking Photos in Still Image Mode ..........................................21

Viewing Photographs .................................................................28

Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................29

Smart Photo Selector Mode ............................................ 31

Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode .......................31

Viewing Photographs .................................................................34

Choosing the Best Shot......................................................................34

Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................35

Movie Mode .................................................................... 37

HD Movies..................................................................................... 37

Slow Motion ................................................................................. 40

Viewing Movies ........................................................................... 42

Deleting Movies ...................................................................................43

Motion Snapshot Mode................................................... 45

Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode .......................................45

Viewing Motion Snapshots .......................................................48

Deleting Motion Snapshots............................................................. 48

Available Settings........................................................... 49

More on Photography..................................................... 53

Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes...................................53

Exposure Compensation ........................................................... 56

The Built-in Flash......................................................................... 58

Choosing a Flash Mode .....................................................................59

More on Playback ........................................................... 63

Photo Information ...................................................................... 63

Thumbnail Playback ...................................................................66

Calendar Playback ...................................................................... 67

Playback Zoom ............................................................................68

Deleting Pictures.........................................................................69

Deleting the Current Picture ........................................................... 69

The Playback Menu.............................................................................69

Rating Pictures.............................................................................70

Slide Shows .................................................................................. 71

Connections .................................................................... 75

Installing the Supplied Software ..............................................75

System Requirements.........................................................................77

Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer ........................79

Transferring Pictures...........................................................................79

Viewing Pictures ...................................................................................80

Creating Short Movies........................................................................82

Viewing Pictures on TV...............................................................84

High-Definition Devices.....................................................................84

Printing Photographs .................................................................86

Connecting the Printer.......................................................................86

Printing Pictures One at a Time.......................................................87

Printing Multiple Pictures..................................................................88

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .........................................92

The Playback Menu ......................................................... 93

Selecting Multiple Images.................................................................95

Rotate Tall .....................................................................................96

Protect ...........................................................................................96

Rating.............................................................................................96

D-Lighting.....................................................................................97

Resize .............................................................................................98

Crop................................................................................................99

Edit Movie .................................................................................. 100

The Shooting Menu....................................................... 103

Reset Shooting Options .......................................................... 105

Exposure Mode ......................................................................... 106

P Programmed Auto ........................................................................108

S Shutter-Priority Auto .................................................................... 109

A Aperture-Priority Auto................................................................. 110

M Manual.............................................................................................. 111

Image Quality.............................................................................114

Image Size...................................................................................114

Frame Rate..................................................................................116

Movie Settings ...........................................................................116

Metering .....................................................................................117

Autoexposure Lock...........................................................................118

White Balance ............................................................................119

Fine-Tuning White Balance............................................................120

Preset Manual .....................................................................................121

ISO Sensitivity ............................................................................124

Picture Control...........................................................................125

Modifying Picture Controls ............................................................125

Custom Picture Control............................................................129

Edit/Save...............................................................................................129

Load from/Save to Card ..................................................................130

Color Space.................................................................................131

Active D-Lighting ......................................................................132

Long Exposure NR.....................................................................133

High ISO Noise Reduction .......................................................133

Fade in/Fade Out.......................................................................133

Movie Sound Options...............................................................134

Interval Timer Shooting ...........................................................135

Vibration Reduction .................................................................136

Focus Mode ................................................................................137

Manual Focus ......................................................................................140

AF-Area Mode ............................................................................142

Focus Lock............................................................................................ 143

Face-Priority AF .........................................................................145

Built-in AF Assist........................................................................145

Flash Compensation.................................................................146

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The Setup Menu ............................................................ 147

Reset Setup Options ................................................................ 149

Format Memory Card............................................................... 149

Slot Empty Release Lock ......................................................... 149

Welcome Screen ....................................................................... 150

Monitor Brightness .................................................................. 150

Grid Display ............................................................................... 150

Sound Settings..........................................................................151

Auto Power Off.......................................................................... 151

Remote on Duration ................................................................ 152

Assign AE/AF-L Button ............................................................ 152

Shutter Button AE Lock ........................................................... 152

Flicker Reduction...................................................................... 153

Reset File Numbering .............................................................. 153

Time Zone and Date................................................................. 154

Language ................................................................................... 154

Auto Image Rotation................................................................ 155

Pixel Mapping ........................................................................... 156

Firmware Version ..................................................................... 156

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Technical Notes............................................................. 157

Optional Accessories ................................................................157

Approved Memory Cards................................................................160

Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter...................... 161

Storage and Cleaning...............................................................163

Storage ..................................................................................................163

Cleaning................................................................................................163

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions......................164

Defaults.......................................................................................168

Memory Card Capacity.............................................................169

Troubleshooting........................................................................171

Display ...................................................................................................171

Shooting (All Exposure Modes) ....................................................172

Shooting (P, S, A, and M Modes) ..................................................173

Movies....................................................................................................174

Playback ................................................................................................174

Miscellaneous .....................................................................................175

Error Messages...........................................................................176

Specifications.............................................................................180

Nikon 1 J1 Digital Camera ..............................................................180

Battery Life ...........................................................................................194

Index ............................................................................................195

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 equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the produc t will read them.

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

This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warn-

ings before using this Nikon product.

❚❚WARNINGS

Keep the sun out of the frame. Keep the

sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire.

Turn off immediately in the event of mal-

function. Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Contin ued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Do not use in the presence of flammable

gas. Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Do not disassemble. Touching the prod-

uct’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Keep out of reach of children. Failure to

observe this precaution could result in injury. In addition, note that small parts constitute a chocking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this equipment, consult a physician immediately.

Do not place the strap around the neck of

an infant or child. Fai lure to observe this precaution could result in strangulation.

Do not remain in contact with the camera

or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use. Parts of the

device become hot. Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.

Do not aim the flash at the operator of a

motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

Observe caution when using a flash.

• Using the camera with the flash in

close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns.

• Using a flash close to the subject’s

eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should

the displays break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the displays touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Observe proper precautions when handling

batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

• Use only batteries approved for use

in this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the

battery.

• Be sure the product is off before

replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Do not attempt to insert the batter y

upside down or backwards.

• Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to

water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when

fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use,

attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.

• The battery may be hot immedi-

ately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately

should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

Do not remain in contact with the battery

for extended periods during charging.

Parts of the device become hot. Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.

Observe proper precautions when handling

the charger:

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not short the charger terminals.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of

the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not go near the charger during

thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or charger

with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or

adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

Use appropriate cables. When connect-

ing cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations.

CD-ROMs: CD-ROMs containing soft-

ware or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

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Notices

• No part of the manuals included

with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Notice for Customers in Europe

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

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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 Frequenc y Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for Customers in the State of California

WARNING

: Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

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 commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal 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 information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business us e by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

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

A CON SUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS

BY OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AV C 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, following 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 chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the 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, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

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Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. T

ACCESSORIES RANTY.

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 particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

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 damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:

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

• For users in Europe and Afric a: 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 information, visit http://imaging.nikon.com/

COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR-

Servicing the Camera and Accessories

Before Taking Important Pictures

Life-Long Learning

HE USE OF NON-NIKON

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Introduction

Package Contents

Confirm that the package contains the following items.

BF-N1000 body cap

Nikon 1 J1 digital camera

EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion battery

(with terminal cover)

UC-E15 USB cable

AN-N1000 strap ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator CD

Memory cards are sold separately.

Warra nty Quick Start Guide User’s Manual

MH-27 battery charger (AC wall

adapter or power cable supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on countr y of sale )

Lens (supplied only if lens kit is purchased with camera; comes w ith front and rear lens caps)

Reference manual CD (contains this manual)

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

31 2 5 64

1 Movie-record button ......................... 38

2 Shutter-release button.........25, 32, 39

3 Power switch........................................17

4 Power lamp .......................................... 17

5 Mounting mark ................................... 16

6 Speaker .................................................42

7 Built-in flash.........................................58

8 Focal plane mark (E)......................141

9 AF-assist illuminator ...............138, 145

Self-timer lamp ...................................54

Red-eye reduction lamp ................... 58

10 Eyelet for camera strap .....................11

11 Lens release button............................16

12 Infrared receiver.........................54, 173

13 Dust shield.........................................163

14 Lens mount .................................16, 141

15 Microphone ................................ 38, 134

16 Body cap.............................................159

15 14 13

The Camera Body (Continued)

1234

7 8

1 Flash pop-up control ......................... 58

2 Memory card access lamp .........15, 24

3 & (feature) button ............................... 8

4 W (playback zoom/

thumbnail) control...................28, 141

5 Mode dial................................................ 6

6 Connector cover

7 K (playback) button ............28, 34, 48

8 O (delete) button.........................35, 69

9 Power connector cover

for optional power connector ......161

10 Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover latch.................................... 13, 15

11 Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ............ 13, 15

12 Tripod socket

13 G (menu) button .......................... 9

14 Multi selector.........................................7

J (OK) button ...................................... 7

A (AE-L/AF-L)...............118, 143, 152

E (exposure compensation) ........... 56

M (flash mode).....................................59

E (self-timer).......................................53

15 $ (display) button ......................... 5

16 Monitor ...............................................4, 5

17 USB connector..................................... 79

18 HDMI mini-pin connector................. 84

19 Memor y card slot................................13

20 Batter y latch......................... 13, 15, 161

The Monitor

32 31 30

28 27

26 25 202123 2224 18

1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6

2 Exposure mode ................................ 106

3 Flexible program indicator ............ 108

4 Flash mode ...........................................58

5 Flash-ready indicator .........................58

6 Self-timer/

remote control mode .......................53

Continuous mode*............................. 26

7 Active D-Lighting*.......................... 132

8 Picture Control*............................... 125

9 White balance*................................ 119

10 Movie settings (HD movies)*........ 116

Frame rate

(slow motion movies)*................. 116

11 Image size*....................................... 114

12 Image quality*................................. 114

13 Focus mode*..................................... 137

14 AF-area mode*................................. 142

15 Face-priority AF*........................ 23, 145

16 Flash compensation........................ 146

17 Exposure compensation ...................56

18 “K” (appears when memory remains

for over 1,000 exposures) ................20

* Available only in detailed display (0 5).

421 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

19 Number of exposures

remaining............................................20

Number of shots remaining

before memory buffer fills ....... 23, 27

White balance

recording indicator .........................121

Card warning indicator...........149, 176

20 Time available............................... 38, 41

21 ISO sensitivity*..................................124

22 ISO sensitivity indicator*................124

Auto ISO sensitivity indicator*......124

23 Aperture.....................................110, 111

24 Shutter speed ...........................109, 111

25 Metering .............................................117

26 Battery indicator*............................... 20

27 Sound settings*................................151

28 Autoexposure (AE) lock

indicator ...................................118, 143

29 Focus area....................................23, 142

30 Microphone sensitivity*.......... 38, 134

31 Time elapsed.................................38, 41

32 Recording indicator.....................38, 41

12 13 14 15

16 17

The $ (Display) Button

Press $ to cycle through shooting (0 4) and playback (0 63) indicators as shown below.

❚❚ Shooting ❚❚ Playback

$ button

Simplified display

Detailed display

The Framing Grid

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

Simple photo info

Detailed photo info

Image only

The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes:

Mode dial

Motion Snapshot mode (0 45): Each time the shutter is released, the cam- era records a still image and about a second of movie footage. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot” is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 2.5 s, followed by the still image.

Smart Photo Selector mode (0 31): Each time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition and motion.

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

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

The Multi Selector

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

Settings: A

Lock exposure (0 118) and/or focus (0 143).

Menu navigation: 1

Move cursor up.

Select highlighted item.

Settings: E

View self-timer/ remote-control menu (0 53).

Menu navigation: 4

Return to previous menu.

Settings: M

View flash mode menu (0 58).

Menu navigation: 3

Move cursor down.

Settings: E

View exposure compensation menu (0 56).

Menu navigation: 2

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu.

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

The 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.

The & (Feature) Button

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

& button

• Continuous (still-image mode; 0 26): Choose from Single frame,

Continuous, or Electronic (Hi).

• Movie mode (movie recording; 0 39): Choose from high-defini-

tion (HD movie) and slow-motion (Slow motion) recording.

• Theme (Motion Snapshot mode; 0 47): Choose from Beauty,

Wave s, Relaxation, and Tenderness.

• Rating (playback mode; 0 70): Rate pic-

tures.

The G Button

Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the

G button.

G button

Tab s

Choose from the following menus:

K Playback menu (0 93) B Setup menu (0 147) C y 1 z Shooting menu (0 103)

Menu options

Options in current menu.

Slider shows position in current menu.

❚❚ Using the Menus

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

Multi selector

Press 1 or 3 to select the tab then press 2 to display menu

items.

Highlight menu item and press 2 to display options.

Highlight desired option and press J to select.

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

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

First Steps

Attach the camera strap.

Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.

Charge the battery.

Insert the battery q and 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

The Plug Adapter

Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger. 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. adapter could damage the product.

The shape of the

Attempting to forcibly remove the plug

The Battery and Charger

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xii and 164– 167 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures

below 0°C/32 °F or above 40°C/104 °F; failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0°C/32 °F to 10°C/50°F and from 45°C/113°F to 60°C/140 °F; the battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0°C/32 °F or above 60°C/140°F.

Charge the battery at ambient temperatures between 5°C/41 °F and 35°C/95°F. If the CHARGE lamp flickers during charging, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative.

Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again.

Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use.

Insert the battery and a memory card.

Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orientation. 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.

Rear

Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards

Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards. Note that the battery may be hot after use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

Formatting Memory Cards

If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 149). Note

that this permanently deletes any data the card may contain. Be sure to copy any

photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding.

The Write Protect Switch

Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “lock” position, the memory card can not be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded. To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the “write” position.

Write-protect switch

Removing Batteries and Memory Cards

After turning the camera off, confirm that the access lamp ( 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.

To remove a memory card, first press the card in to eject it (q); the card can then be removed by hand (w).

Memory 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 computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

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

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

• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this pre-

caution could damage the card.

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

3) is off and open the

Attach a lens.

Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm f/3.5–5.6. See page 136 for information on vibration reduction (VR).

Keeping marks aligned, position lens on camera, then rotate until it clicks into place.

Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

Lenses with retractable lens barrel buttons can not be used when retracted. To unlock and extend the lens, keep the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q) while rotating the zoom ring (w). The lens can be retracted and the zoom ring locked by pressing the retractable lens barrel button and rotating the ring in the opposite direction. Be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attaching or removing the lens.

Detaching the Lens

Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.

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.

Turning the Camera Off

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

Auto Power Off

If no operations are performed for about thirty seconds, the displays 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.

Attaching and Removing Lenses

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

Lenses 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 barrel lock is released (locking the lens barrel does not, however, turn the camera off).

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 J button (0 10) to choose a language and set the camera clock. Photos can not be taken until you have set the time and date.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight

language and press J.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight date

format and press J.

Press 4 or 2 to select items and

press 1 or 3 to change. Press J

when finished.

Press 4 or 2 to highlight time

zone and press J.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight daylight

saving time option and press J.

Note: Language and clock can be changed at any time using

Language (0 154) and Tim e zone and date (0 154) options in

setup menu.

The Camera Clock

The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary.

The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP-5C power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 161). Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month. If a message warning that the clock has been reset is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date.

Check the battery level and memory card capacity.

Check the battery level and number

Battery level

of exposures remaining in the monitor.

❚❚ Battery Level

Display Description

Battery fully charged or

NO ICON

Cannot take pictures. Insert fully-charged battery.

partially discharged; level shown by L or K icon in detailed display (0 5). Low battery. Ready fully-charged battery or prepare to charge battery. Battery exhausted; shutter-release disabled. Insert charged battery.

Exposures remaining

❚❚ 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).

Still Image Mode

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

Availabl e Settings

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

49.

Taking Photos in Still Image Mode

Select still image mode.

Rotate the mode dial to C.

Automatic Scene Selection (h Scene auto selector)

At default settings, the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the appropriate scene. The selected scene is shown in the monitor.

c Por trait: Human portrait subjects. d Landscape: Landscapes and cityscapes. f Night portrait: Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds. e Close up: Subjects close to the camera.

Auto: Subjects suited to Z mode or that do not fall into the

categories listed above.

Mode dial

Scene icon

Ready the camera.

Remove the lens cap and hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to obstruct the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or microphone. Rotate the camera as shown at lower right when taking pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation.

Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of the built-in flash (0 58) or a tripod is recommended.

Using a Zoo m Lens

Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out; if you are using a lens with a retractable lens barrel button, unlock and extend the lens by pressing the button and rotating the zoom ring as described on page 16).

Zoom in

Zoom out

If you are using an optional lens with a

Zoom ring

power drive zoom switch, select T to zoom in and W to zoom out. The speed with which the camera zooms in and out varies with how far you slide the switch. The zoom position is shown by the zoom guide in the display.

Zoom guide

Frame the photograph.

Position your subject in the center of the frame.

Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (0 2) may light to assist the focus operation.

If the camera is able to focus, the selected

Focus area

focus area will be highlighted in green and a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is moving).

If the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will be displayed in red. See page

139.

Buffer capacity

While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the display will show the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer (“r”; 0 27).

Face -Priori ty AF

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

Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display and the camera will be ready to shoot when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway).

Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

Access lamp

The Shutter-Release Button

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

Focus: Press halfway Shoot: Press the rest

Movie Recording

In still image mode, movies can not be recorded and pressing the movie-record button has no effect.

See Also

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

of the way down

❚❚ Choosing a Release Mode

Press & button and use the multi selector and J button to choose from the following release modes: Single frame (the camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed), Continuous (the camera records photos at up to 5 frames per second while the

& button

shutter release button is held down), and Electronic (Hi) (the camera records photos at high rates while the shutter-release

button is held down).

Electronic (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. The camera can record up to about 13 frame s in a sing le burst. 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; the number of frames that can be recorded in a single burst is about 12.

Continuous

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

Shooting in Electronic (Hi) and Continuous Release Modes

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

Buffer Size

The camera is 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 space remains in the buffer for about 14 pictures.

See Also

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

Viewing Photographs

Press K to display your most recent photograph full frame in the monitor (fullframe playback).

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 W down to zoom out. To view multiple images, press W down when the picture is displayed full frame (0 66).

K button

W control

To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway.

See Also

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

Deleting Pictures

To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic- tures can not be recovered.

Display the photograph.

Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page.

Delete the photograph.

Press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the picture and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the picture.

O button

Deleting Multiple Pictures (0 69)

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

Smart Photo Selector Mode

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

Availabl e Settings

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

Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode

Select Smart Photo Selector mode.

Rotate the mode dial to y.

Mode dial

Frame the photograph.

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

Begin buffering photographs.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 23). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory

buffer. The camera continuously adjusts focus to account for changes in the distance to the subject in the AF area brackets while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

Buffering

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

Shutter-release button pressed

halfway to focus

Buffering

Shutter-release button

pressed all the way

down

AF area brackets

Shooting ends

Shoot.

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

Smart Photo Selector Mode

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.

Viewing Photographs

Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 28; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon). Of the five photographs recorded by the Smart Photo Selector, only the best shot will be displayed (when you press the multi selector right to view the next picture, the camera will skip over the best shot candidates, with the result that the next pic-

ture displayed will not have a file number that immediately follows that of the current picture). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

Choosing the Best Shot

When a photograph taken with the Smart Photo Selector is displayed, you can choose the best shot by pressing J. Press 4 or 2 to view the other pictures in the sequence and press J to select the current picture as the best shot. To return to normal playback, press D.

K button

Deleting Pictures

Pressing O when a picture taken with the Smart Photo Selector is selected displays a confirmation dialog; press O again to delete the best shot and the four best shot candidates, or press K to exit without deleting the pictures. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered.

Deleting Individual Photographs

Pressing the O button in the best shot selection dialog displays the following options; highlight an option using the multi selector and press J to select.

• This image: Delete the current photo (note

that the picture currently selected as the best shot can not be deleted).

• All except best shot: Delete all photos in the sequence except the one

currently selected as the best shot.

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

O button

Movie Mode

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

The 0 Icon

A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.

Availabl e 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.

Select movie mode.

Rotate the mode dial to 1. An HD movie crop with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 will appear in the display.

Frame the opening shot.

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

Mode dial

Exposure Mode

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

See Also

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

Start recording.

Press the movie-record button to begin recording. A recording indicator, the time elapsed, and the time available are displayed while recording is in progress.

Audio Recording

Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built-in microphone may record sounds made by the camera or lens. By default, the camera focuses continuously; to avoid recording focus noise, select a focus mode of AF-S (0 137). The Movie sound options item in the shooting menu offers sensitivity and wind noise options for the built-in microphone (0 134).

End recording.

Movie-record button

Recording indicator/ Tim e elapsed

Time available

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).

Maximum 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).

Exposure Lock

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

❚❚ Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording

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

Taking Photographs During Movie Recording

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

❚❚ Choosing the Movie Type

To choose between high definition and slow motion recording, press & and use the multi selector and J button to choose from the following options:

• HD movie: Record movies in HD.

•

Slow motion

: Record slow-motion movies

(040).

Recording Movies

Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the displays and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced in HD movies by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply; 0 153). Bright light sources may leave after-images when the camera is panned. Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear. When recording movies, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.

& button

Slow Motion

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

Select movie mode.

Rotate the mode dial to 1.

Select slow-motion mode.

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

Frame the opening shot.

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

Mode dial

& button

Start recording.

Press the movie-record button to begin recording. A recording indicator, the time elapsed, and the time available are displayed while recording is in progress. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the display; face detection (0 23) is not available.

End recording.

Movie-record button

Recording indicator/ Tim e elapsed

Time available

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).

Maximum 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).

Exposure Mode

The default exposure mode for slow-motion movie recording is P Programmed auto (0 108). h Scene auto selector is not available in slow-motion movie mode.

See Also

Frame rate options are described on page 116.

Viewing Movies

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

1 icon/Length

The following operations can be performed:

To Use Description

Pause Pause playback.

Movie playback indicator/

Current position/total length

Guide Volume

Play J

Advance/

rewind

Adjust

volume

Return to

full-frame

playback

Exit to

shooting

mode

Resume playback when the movie is paused or during rewind/advance. Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2 × to 5 × to

10 × to 15 ×. If playback is paused, the movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep the button pressed for continuous rewind or advance. You can also rotate the multi selector to rewind or advance when playback is paused. Press up to increase volume, down to

decrease.

/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode.

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.

See Also

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

O button

Motion Snapshot Mode

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

Availabl e Settings

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

Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode

Select Motion Snapshot mode.

Rotate the mode dial to z.

Mode dial

Frame the picture.

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

Begin buffering.

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

Shoot.

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

Buffering

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

Shutter-release button pressed

halfway to focus

Shutter-release button

Buffering

pressed all the way

down

Shooting ends

❚❚ Choosing a Theme

To choose the background music for the movie, press & and use the multi selector and J button to choose from Beauty, Wave s, Relaxation, and Tenderness.

& button

Motion Snapshot Mode

By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate 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.

Viewing Motion Snapshots

Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 28; Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z icon). Pressing J when a Motion Snap- shot is displayed plays back the movie portion in slow motion over a period of about 2.5 s, followed by the photo; the background track plays for about 10 s. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

Deleting Motion Snapshots

To delete the current Motion Snapshot, press O. A confirmation dialog will be

displayed; press O again to delete the photo and movie and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the file. Note that once deleted, Motion Snapshots can not be recovered.

K button

O button

Available Settings

The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.

❚❚ Still Image Mode/Smart Photo Selector Mode

Exposure mode Image quality zzzzzz

Image size zzzzzz Continuous zzzzz— Frame rate —————— Movie settings —————— Metering — z White balance — zzzz— ISO sensitivity — z

Shooting menu

Picture Control — zzzz— Color space zzzzzz Active D-Lighting — zzzz— Long exposure NR z High ISO noise reduction zzzzzz Fade in/fade out —————— Movie sound options —————— Interval timer shooting — z Vibration reduction Focus mode — z AF-area mode — z Face -priority AF — z Built-in AF assist zzzzzz Flash compensation

Still image mode

h P S A M h P S A M

2z2z2z2

2z2z2z2z2

2z2z2z2

zzzzzz

2z2z2z2

4z4z4z4

— z2z2z2z2—

Smart Photo Selector

—

— — —

mode

Still image mode

h P S A M h P S A M

Exposure mode

Focus area selection — zzzz—

Smart Photo Selector

Flexible program — z ————

Other settings

Autoexposure Lock — zzz—— Focus lock — zzzz— Self-timer z Exposure compensation — z Flash mode z

2z2z2z2z2

2z2z2

2z2z2z2z2

——

—

— Movie mode —————— Theme ——————

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

selected for Cont inuous.

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 Cont inuous.

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

mode

❚❚ Movie Mode/Motion Snapshot Mode

Movie mode Motion Snapshot mode

Exposure mode Image quality ——————————

Image size —————————— Continuous —————————— Frame rate — z Movie settings z Metering — z White balance — zzzz— zzzz ISO sensitivity — zzzz— zzzz

Shooting menu

Picture Control — zzzz— zzzz Color space —————————— Active D-Lighting —————————— Long exposure NR —————————— High ISO noise reduction z Fade in/fade out z Movie sound options z Interval timer shooting —————————— Vibration reduction Focus mode — zzzz————— AF-area mode — z Face -priority AF — z Built-in AF assist ————— zzzzz Flash compensation ——————————

h P S A M h P S A M

2z2z2z2

1z1z1z1z1

1z1z1z1

zzzzzzzzz

1z1z1z1z1

z1zzzzzzzzz

1z1z1z1

————— ————— — zzzz

————— —————

— zzzz — zzzz

Exposure mode Focus area selection — z1z1z1z1— zzzz

Flexible program ——————————

Other settings

Autoexposure Lock — zzz——zzz— Focus lock — zzzz— zzzz Self-timer z Exposure compensation — zzz——zzz— Flash mode —————————— Movie mode z Theme —————zzzzz

1 HD movie selected in movie mode. 2 Slow motion selected in movie mode. 3 VR lenses only.

Movie mode Motion Snapshot mode

h P S A M h P S A M

zzzz—————

More on Photography

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:

Off

c 10 s The shutter is released 2, 5, or 10 seconds after the b 5s

a 2s

Delayed

remote

Quick-response

remote

Before Using the Remote Control

Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator sheet.

Mount the camera on a tripod.

Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface.

Display self-timer options.

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

Self-timer and remote control off. The shutter is released when the camera shutter-release button is pressed.

shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Choose 2s to reduce camera shake, 5s or 10 s for self-portraits.

The shutter is released 2 s after the shutter-release button on the optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed.

The shutter is released when the shutter-release button on the optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed.

Select the desired option.

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

Frame the photograph and shoot.

Self-timer mode: Press the shutterrelease 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.

Remote control mode: Aim the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera (0 2) and press the ML-L3 shutterrelease button (stand at a distance of 5m/16ft or less). In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released. In quickresponse remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released.

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

Movie Mode

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

Using the Built-in Flash

Slide the flash pop-up control to raise the flash before shooting. Shooting 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 control is pressed; the red-eye reduction lamp will then light for about one second before the shutter is released.

Tripod Mounting Spacer

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

See 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 controlling the beeps that sound when the self-timer or remote control is used.

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 make the image brighter while negative values make it darker. Exposure compensation is not available in h Scene auto selec- tor and M Manual exposure modes.

3 EV. In general, positive values

–1 EV No exposure

Display exposure compensation options.

Press 2 (E) to display exposure com- pensation options.

Select a value.

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

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

compensatio n

+1 EV

Exposure Compensation

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

The Built-in Flash

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

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 flashready indicator (I) will be displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

The flash fires with every photograph

N Fill flash

NY Red-eye reduction

NYp

Np Fill flash + slow sync

Nq Rear-curtain sync

Red-eye reduction + slow sync

Rear curtain + slow sync

taken. Use when the subject is poorly lit or with back-lit subjects to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

The red-eye reduction lamp lights before the flash fires, reducing “red-eye” caused by light reflecting from your subject's retinas.

Combines red-eye reduction with slow shutter speeds to capture background details at night or under low light. Use for portraits taken against a backdrop of night scenery.

Combines fill flash with slow shutter speeds to capture details of poorly-lit backgrounds.

Combines rear-curtain sync (see below) with slow shutter speeds to capture poorly-lit background details.

While in other modes the flash fires as the shutter opens, in rear-curtain sync the flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating streams of light that appear to follow moving light sources.

Flash pop-up control

Choosing a Flash Mode

Display the flash mode options.

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

h P, A

N Fill flash N Fill flash

NY Red-eye reduction NY Red-eye reduction

Red-eye reduction +

NYp

S, M

N Fill flash Np Slow sync NY Red-eye reduction Nr Rear c urtain + slow sync Nq Rear- curtain sync

Select a flash mode.

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

slow sync

Lowering the Built-in Flash

To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. Do not use force. Failu re to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.

Using the Built-in Flash

The built-in flash can be used in still image mode only. If the flash is fired multiple times in quick succession, the flash and shutter may be temporarily disabled to protect the flash. Shooting can be resumed after a brief pause.

Objects close to the camera may be overexposed in photographs taken with the flash at high ISO sensitivities.

To avoid vignetting, remove lens hoods and shoot at ranges of at least

0.6 m (2 ft). Some lenses may cause vignetting at greater distances or obstruct the red-eye reduction lamp, interfering with red-eye reduction; for more information, visit a Nikon website. The following illustrations show the effect of vignetting caused by shadows cast by the lens when the built-in flash is used.

Shadow Shadow

See Also

For information on adjusting the flash level, see “Flash Compensation” (0 146).

Shutter Speed

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

Exposure mode Shutter speed

h Scene auto selector (f)

S Shutter-priority auto

MManual

Other

Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range

Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. With

60–1 s

60–30 s

60–30 s, Bulb

60 s

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.

More 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.

❚❚ Simple Photo Information

1 2

$ button

212

Still images Movies

1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6

2 Protect status.......................................96

3 Frame number/total number of

images

4 Image quality....................................114

Frame rate.......................................... 116

5 Image size..........................................114

Frame size.......................................... 116

6 File name ........................................... 115

Thumbnail Playback

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

7 Time of recording ...................... 18, 154

8 Date of recording.......................18, 154

9 Battery indicator ................................. 20

10 Rating ....................................................70

11 Movie length........................................42

12 Audio recording indicator ..............134

13 On-screen guide (for movies) ..........42

❚❚ Detailed Photo Information

1 23 4

15 14 13 12 11

12 11 24

1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6

2 Frame number/total number of

images

3 Protect status.......................................96

4 Camera name

5 Retouch indicator ..................97, 98, 99

Movie edit indicator.........................100

6 Histogram showing distribution of

tones in image ................................... 65

7 ISO sensitivity ....................................124

8 Focal length .......................................186

9 Flash mode...........................................58

10 Flash compensation.........................146

11 Exposure compensation ...................56

12 Metering .............................................117

13 Exposure mode .................................106

14 Shutter speed ...........................109, 111

7 8

24 23

Still images

1 2 4

21 1922 18

Movies

15 Aperture.....................................110, 111

16 Picture Control ..................................125

17 Active D-Lighting indicator............132

18 Image quality ....................................114

Frame rate .......................................... 116

19 Image size...........................................114

Frame size...........................................116

20 File name ............................................115

21 Time of recording ...................... 18, 154

22 Date of recording.......................18, 154

23 Batter y indicator.................................20

24 White balance....................................119

White balance fine-tuning............120

25 Color space .........................................131

26 Rating.................................................... 70

27 Audio recording indicator..............134

21 1922 18

5 3 6

13 25 17

16 17

Histograms (0 64)

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.

Thumbnail Playback

To view pictures in “contact sheets” of 4, 9, or 72 images, press W down when a picture is displayed full frame.

W control

Full- frame

playback

Thumbnail playback

The following operations can be performed:

To Use Description

Display more

images

Display fewer

images

Highlight images

View highlighted

image

Delete highlighted

image

Rate highlighted

image

Exit to shooting

mode

Press down to increase the number of images displayed, up to decrease. Press down when 72 images are displayed to view

images taken on selected dates ( Press up when 4 images are displayed to view the highlighted image full frame.

Use the multi selector to highlight images. You ca n d elete (0 69) or rate (0 70) the highlighted image or zoom in for a closer look (0 68).

Press J to view the highlighted image full

frame.

See page 69.

See page 70.

Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Calendar playback

67).

Calendar Playback

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

W control

Full-f rame

playback

Thumbnail playback

The following operations can be performed:

To Use Description

Highlight date

View pictures taken on highlighted date

Delete pictures taken

on highlighted date

Exit to thumbnail

display

Exit to shooting

mode

Use multi selector to highlight date.

Press J to view the first picture

taken on the highlighted date. Press O to delete all pictures taken on

the highlighted date. Press W up to return to 72-frame dis-

play.

Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Calendar playback

Playback Zoom

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

The following operations can be performed:

To Use Description

Press up to zoom in, down to zoom out.

Whenever you zoom in or out, a navigation window will appear with the area currently visible in the display indicated by a yellow border. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to scroll the image (keep pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of the frame). Face s (up to five) detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in the navigation window. Rotate the multi selector to view other faces.

Return to full-frame playback.

Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Zoom in o r

out

View ot her

areas of

image

View faces

Exit zoom

Exit to

shooting

mode

W control

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

To delete the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback or selected in the thumbnail list, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the picture and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the picture.

O button

The Playback Menu

To delete multiple images, press the G button, select Delete in the playback menu, and choose from the options below. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select Ye s to delete the images (note that some time may be required if a large number of images is selected).

Delete selected images

Select images by date

Delete all images Delete all pictures on the memory card. Discard Delete all pictures rated ) (discard; 0 70).

Highlight images and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect (0 95). Press J to exit when the selection is complete.

Highlight dates and press 2 to select or deselect. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W down; hold W up to view the high- lighted picture full frame or press W down again to return to the date list. Press J to delete all pic- tures taken on the selected dates.

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.

Select a picture.

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

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.

& button

Slide Shows

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

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.

Motion Snapshot

Select images by

date

Selected scene

By rating

Face p riorit y

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

Display only images recorded on a selected date. A calendar will be displayed; use the multi selector to highlight a date.

Display only photos belonging to a specific scene, as determined by the automatic scene selector (0 21) when the pictures were taken. Choose from Auto, Port rait, Landscape, Night portrait, and Close up.

Display only images with a selected rating or ratings (0 70). A rating selection dialog will be displayed; use the multi selector to highlight ratings and press 2 to select or deselect.

Display only images in which the camera has detected a face (0 23).

G button

Adjust display times and choose a background track.

Adjust the following options:

Frame inter val Choose how long each still image is displayed.

Choose how much of each movie is played back

Movie playback

time

Audio

before the next slide is displayed. Choose Same as frame interval to display the next slide after the

time selected for Frame interval, No limit to play back the entire movie before displaying the next slide.

Mute audio playback or choose a slide show background track. Select Movie sound tracks to play only audio recorded with movies; in this case, no sound is played for still images or Motion Snapshots.

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:

To Use Description

Skip back/skip

ahead

Pause/resume J Pause the show. Press again to resume.

Adjust volume W

Exit to playback

mode

Exit to shooting

mode

Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to the next frame.

Press up to increase volume, down to decrease. End the show and return to playback

mode.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode.

The options shown at right are displayed when the show ends. Select Resume to restart or Exit to exit to the playback menu.

Connections

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.

Start the computer and insert the installer ViewNX 2/

Short Movie Creator CD.

Windows Mac OS

Double-click icon

Double-click

Welc ome icon

Select a language.

If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (region selection is not available in the European release).

q Select region (if required)

w Select language e Click Nex

on desktop

Start the installer.

Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.

Exit the installer.

Click Ye s (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation is complete.

Windows Mac OS

Click Yes Click OK

The following software is installed:

• ViewNX 2

• Short Movie Creator

• Apple QuickTime (Windows only)

Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.

Click Instal

System Requirements

The system requirements for the Short Movie Creator are:

Windows

CPU 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better

Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack1), Win-

RAM

Hard-disk space

Monitor

Other DirectX 9 or later and OpenGL 1.4 or later

CPU 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better

OS Mac OS X version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, or 10.7.2

RAM 1GB or more

Hard-disk space

Monitor

dows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/ Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs run as 32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

1.5 GB or more with at least 128 MB of video RAM (2 GB or more with at least 256 MB of video RAM recommended for creating HD movies) A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1GB or more recommended)

• Resolution: 1,024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more

• Color: 32-bit color (True Color) or more

Mac OS

A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1GB or more recommended)

• Resolution: 1,024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more

• Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more

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

Supported Operating Systems

See the websites listed on page xvii for the latest information on supported operating systems.

The system requirements for the ViewNX 2 are:

Windows

• Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core

CPU

RAM

Hard-disk space

Monitor

CPU

OS Mac OS X version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, or 10.7.2

RAM 512 MB or more (2 GB or more recommended)

Hard-disk space

Monitor

Motion Snapshots

ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots on a computer.

series, 1.6 GHz or better

• H.264 movies (playback): 3.0 GHz or better Pentium D

• H.264 movies (editing): 2.6GHz or better Core2Duo

Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1), Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/ Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs run as 32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

• Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recom-

mended)

• Windows XP: 512 MB or more (2 GB or more re commended) A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB

or more re commended)

• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024

pixels (SXGA) or more recommended)

• Color: 24-bit color (True Color) or more

Mac OS

• Photos/JPEG m ovies: PowerPC G4 (1 GHz or better), G5,

Intel Core, or Xeon series

• H.264 movies (playback): PowerPC G5 Dual or Core Duo,

2GHz or better

• H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo

A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB

or more re commended)

• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024

pixels (SXGA) or more recommended)

• Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more

Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer

Transferring Pictures

Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer.

Choose one of the following methods:

• Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the

memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable (do not use force or insert the connectors at an angle) and then turn the camera on.

• SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot,

the card can be inserted directly in the slot.

• SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately

from third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.

Start Nikon Transfer 2.

If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.

Windows 7

If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below.

1 Under Import pictures and

videos, click Change program. A program selection

dialog will be displayed; select

Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.

2 Double-click Import file.

Click Start Transfer.

At default settings, all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer.

Terminate the connection.

If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memor y card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.

Viewing Pictures

Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.

Starting ViewNX 2 Manually

• Windows : Double-click the

ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop.

• Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in

the Dock.

Click Start Transfe

Nikon 1 J1 Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting the Most from Your Camera

Accessories

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Introduction

Package Contents

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

The Monitor

The Mode Dial

The Multi Selector

First Steps

Still Image Mode

Taking Photos in Still Image Mode

Viewing Photographs

Deleting Pictures

Smart Photo Selector Mode

Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode

Viewing Photographs

Choosing the Best Shot

Deleting Pictures

Movie Mode

HD Movies

Slow Motion

Viewing Movies

Deleting Movies

Motion Snapshot Mode

Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode

Viewing Motion Snapshots

Deleting Motion Snapshots

Available Settings

More on Photography

Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes

Exposure Compensation

The Built-in Flash

Choosing a Flash Mode

More on Playback

Photo Information

Thumbnail Playback

Calendar Playback

Playback Zoom

Deleting Pictures

Deleting the Current Picture

The Playback Menu

Rating Pictures

Slide Shows

Connections

Installing the Supplied Software

System Requirements

Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer

Transferring Pictures

Viewing Pictures