Nikon 1 J4 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Getting the Most from Your Camera ........................................iii
About This Manual ....................................................................... iv
The Reference Manual.................................................................. v
For Your Safety.............................................................................. vi
Notices............................................................................................ ix
Wireless ........................................................................................ xiv
Introduction 1
Package Contents.......................................................................... 1
Parts of the Camera....................................................................... 2
Using the Touch Screen..............................................................10
First Steps......................................................................................15
Taking and Viewing Photographs 22
Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) .........................22
Viewing Photographs.........................................................................25
Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................27
Live Image Control...............................................................................29
Choosing a Creative Mode.........................................................31
Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation.....32
Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes ........................................... 34
The Creative Palette ............................................................................39
HDR ...........................................................................................................40
Easy Panorama......................................................................................41
Selective Color.......................................................................................44
Cross Process .........................................................................................45
Recording and Viewing Movies 46
Recording Movies........................................................................46
Taking Photographs During Movie Recording..........................51
Viewing Movies..................................................................................... 52
Deleting Movies.................................................................................... 53
Other Shooting Modes 55
u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) ...............55
Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection)............................ 55
Choosing Your Moment (Slow View)............................................ 59
Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo
Selector).............................................................................................. 61
z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion
Snapshot Mode).....................................................................65
Viewing Motion Snapshots.............................................................. 69
Deleting Motion Snapshots............................................................. 69
More on Photography 70
Continuous Mode........................................................................ 70
Self-Timer Modes ........................................................................ 72
The Built-in Flash......................................................................... 74
Auto Pop-up Modes............................................................................ 74
Manual Pop-up Modes ...................................................................... 76
Tap Shooting Options ................................................................ 80
Auto Mode ............................................................................................. 80
Creative Mode....................................................................................... 80
Advanced Movie Mode ..................................................................... 81
Wi-Fi 83
What Wi-Fi Can Do for You ........................................................83
Accessing the Camera ................................................................ 84
WPS (Android Only) ............................................................................85
PIN Entry (Android Only)................................................................... 86
SSID (Android and iOS)...................................................................... 87
Uploading Pictures to a Smart Device .................................... 89
Uploading Photos One at a Time................................................... 89
Uploading Multiple Selected Photos............................................ 90
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Menu Options 92
Playback Menu Options .............................................................92
Shooting Menu Options.............................................................93
Movie Menu Options ..................................................................94
Image Processing Menu Options..............................................95
Setup Menu Options...................................................................96
Connecting to a Computer 97
Installing the Supplied Software ..............................................97
System Requirements.........................................................................98
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer ..................... 100
Transferring Pictures........................................................................ 100
Viewing Pictures ................................................................................ 102
Technical Notes 103
Optional Accessories ............................................................... 103
Approved Memory Cards ............................................................... 104
Storage and Cleaning .............................................................. 105
Storage.................................................................................................. 105
Cleaning................................................................................................ 105
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ..................... 106
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 110
Battery/Display................................................................................... 110
Shooting (All Modes) ....................................................................... 111
Movies ................................................................................................... 111
Tap Shooting Options ..................................................................... 112
Playback................................................................................................ 112
Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)............................................................... 112
Miscellaneous..................................................................................... 112
Error Messages.......................................................................... 113
Specifications ............................................................................ 115
Nikon 1 J4 Digital Camera.............................................................. 115
Battery Life........................................................................................... 124
Index ........................................................................................... 125
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Getting the Most from Your Camera

Take ph otos with the shutter-release button.
See page 6 for more informa­tion.
Shutter-release button
Shoot movies with the movie-record button.
Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record but­ton in auto (page 22), creative (page 31), and advanced movie (page 46) modes.
Movie-record button
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About This Manual

For a complete guide to using your digital camera, see the Refer­ence Manual (page v). To get the most from your camera, please
be sure to read this User’s Manual thoroughly and keep it where it will be read by all who use the product.
Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following sym­bols and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before
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use to prevent damage to the camera.
This icon marks notes; information that should be read before
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using the camera.
This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.
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The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM.
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A Fo r Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 vi–viii) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0 106).
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The Reference Manual

For more information on using your Nikon camera, download a pdf copy of the camera Reference Manual from the website listed below. The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later. 1 On your computer, launch a web browser and open the Nikon
manual download site at http://nikonimglib.com/manual/
2 Navigate to the page for the desired product and download
the manual.
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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions i n their entirety before using this equip­ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warn-
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ings before using this Nikon product.
❚❚WARNINGS
Keep the sun out of the frame. Keep the
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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-
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function. Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equip­ment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of flammable
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gas. Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.
Keep dry. Do not immerse in or expose
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to water or handle with wet hands. Failure to keep the product dry could result in damage to the product, fire, or electric shock, while handling the product with wet hands could result in electric shock.
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Do not disassemble. Touching the prod-
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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
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observe this precaution could result in injury. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this equipment, consult a physician immediately.
Do not place the strap around the neck of
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an infant or child. Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation.
Follow the instructions of airline and hos-
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pital personnel. This camera transmits radio frequencies that could interfere with medical equipment or aircraft navigation. Disable the wireless net­work feature before boarding an air­craft, and turn the camera off during take off and landing. In medical facili­ties, follow staff instructions regard­ing the use of wireless devices.
Do not remain in contact with the camera,
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battery, or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use. Parts of
the device become hot. Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.
Do not leave the product where it will be
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exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this
precaution could cause damage or fire.
Do not aim the flash at the operator of a
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motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
Observe caution when using a flash.
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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. The flash should be no less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should
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the display break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Do not carry tripods with a lens or camera
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attached. You could trip or accidentally strike others, resulting in injury.
Observe proper precautions when handling
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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 battery
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.
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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.
Observe proper precautions when handling
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the charger:
Keep dry. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could result in injury or product malfunction due to 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 injury or product malfunction due to fire or 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.
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Use appropriate cables. When connect-
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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-
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ware or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Notices

No part of the manuals included
with this product may be 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
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
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 electrical and electronic equipment 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.
Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environ­ment that might result from incor­rect disposal.
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).
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 Frequ ency 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
WARNIN G: 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). Wi-Fi settings can be reset to default values by selecting Wi- Fi > Wi-Fi connection type > Reset Wi-Fi set- tings in the setup menu. Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.
Cautions on certain copies and reproduc-
tions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securi­ties issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and 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.
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AVC Patent Portfolio License
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUM ER 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-CO MMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS
BY OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com
Temperature Warnings
The camera may become warm to the touch during use; this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. At high ambient temperatures, after extended periods of continuous use, or after several photographs have been taken in quick succession, a temperature warning may be displayed, 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 lens accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of third­party 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 VOI D YOU R NIKON WAR-
Servicing the Camera and Accessories
Before Taking Important Pictures
Life-Long Learning
HE USE OF NON-NIKON
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Wireless

This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries are currently subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
Notices for Customers in the U. S. A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer­ence that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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/TV technician for help.
Co-location
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200
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Notices for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ­ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wire­less devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have sug­gested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The 1 J4, which is equipped with a LBWA1ZZYM6 (FCC ID:VPYLBYM / IC ID:772C-LBYM) wireless LAN module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.
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Notices for Customers in Europe
Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the 1 J4 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/suppor t/pdf/DoC_1J4.pdf
Notice for Customers in Singapore
Trade Name: Model: 1 J4
This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certifi­cation labels not affixed to the device is given below.
Compli es with IDA Standards DA104328
Security
Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the fol­lowing may occur if security is not enabled:
Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter data or perform other malicious actions. Note that due the design of wireless networks, specialized attacks may allow unauthorized access even when security is enabled.
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Introduction

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Package Contents

Confirm that the package contains the following items:
Nikon 1 J4 digital camera
EN-EL22 rechargeable Li-ion battery
(with terminal cover)
Lens (supplied only if lens kit is purchased with camera)
AN-N1000 strap UC-E20 USB cable
Memory cards are sold separately.
ViewNX 2 CD Warra nty
BF-N1000 body cap
MH-29 battery charger (AC wall
adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale)
User’s Manual
(this manual)
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Parts of the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.
The Camera Body
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14
15
1 Movie-record button .................. 46, 47
2 Shutter-release
button .............................. 51, 57, 62, 66
3 Power switch........................................19
Power lamp ..........................................19
4 Mode dial ................................................ 6
5 Microphone 6 Focal plane mark (E) 7 AF-assist illuminator
Self-timer lamp.................................... 73
Red-eye reduction lamp ............ 75, 77
8 Flash pop-up button ..........................76
31 2 54
13 1112
16
5 6 7 8
9
10
9 Eyelet for camera strap...................... 15
10 Connector cover
11 Lens release button............................ 18
12 Dust shield.................................105, 106
13 Lens mount .......................................... 17
14 Mounting mark ................................... 17
15 Body cap .............................................103
16 Built-in flash ......................................... 74
17 HDMI connector
18 USB connector ...................................100
17 18
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The Camera Body (Continued)
2
1
3 4 5
Press the multi selector
6
up, down, left, or right
7
(1,3, 4, or 2), or
8
rotate it as shown above.
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1 Monitor ................................................... 4
2 K (playback) button ............25, 63, 69
3 G (menu) button .......................... 7
4 Multi selector
J (OK) button
& (feature) ............................................. 9
E (exposure compensation)
M (flash mode).....................................74
C (continuous shooting/
self-timer)..................................... 70, 72
* Camera does not support TA-N100 tripod mounting spacer.
Holding the Camera
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When framing photographs, hold the camera as shown below.
Hold the camera in
your righ t hand.
Keep your e lbows
propped lightly
against your torso.
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5 Memory card access lamp ................24
6 O (delete) button................................ 27
7 Power connector cover
for optional power connector
8 Battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover latch........................................... 16
9 Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover ................... 16
10 Tripod socket 11 Speaker
*
Cradle the lens with your left hand.
J button
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3
The Monitor
421 3 5 6 7 8 9 1011
36 35 34 33 32
31 30 29 28
s
Battery fully charged or
NO ICON
partially discharged.
H Low battery.
27 222325 2426 20
1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6
2 Live image control ..............................29
Creative mode ....................................31
Best moment capture
selection ................................ 55, 59, 61
Advanced movie selection ........ 46, 49
Exposure mode ...................................93
3 Flexible program indicator...............34
4 Flash mode.................................... 75, 77
5 Self-timer ..............................................72
Continuous mode*............................. 70
6 Active D-Lighting*............................. 94
7 Picture Control*..................................95
8 White balance*...................................95
9 Frame size/frame rate........................95
10 Image size*..........................................93
11 Image quality*....................................93
12 Focus mode*................................. 94, 95
13 AF-area mode*............................. 94, 95
14 Face-priority*................................ 28, 94
15 Focus area............................... 24, 94, 95
16 AF-area brackets
17 Flash compensation ...........................94
18 Exposure compensation
19 Flash-ready indicator ........................ 78
* Available only when Detailed is selected for Display > Shooting in the
setup menu (0 96).
Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.
*
20 “k” (appears when memory remains
for over 1000 exposures)
21 Number of exposures remaining....21
Number of shots remaining before
memory buffer fills White balance recording indicator
Card warning indicator....................113
22 Time available...................................... 47
23 ISO sensitivity ......................................95
24 ISO sensitivity indicator.....................95
Auto ISO sensitivity indicator
25 Aperture......................................... 36, 37
26 Shutter speed ............................... 35, 37
27 Metering ........................................ 94, 95
28 Battery indicator
29 Sound settings*.................................. 96
30 Autoexposure (AE) lock
indicator .............................................. 96
31 Auto distortion control...................... 94
32 Tap shooting options......................... 80
33 Auto image capture ........................... 95
34 Microphone sensitivity
35 Time elapsed........................................ 47
36 Recording indicator............................ 47
*
4
12 13 14
15 16 17
18 19
21
*
Recording Area
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The area recorded when electronic vibration reduction (0 94, 95) is in effect during movie recording is shown by a frame in the shoot­ing display.
rea recorded
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The Mode Dial
The camera offers a choice of the follow­ing shooting modes:
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z Motion Snapshot mode (0 65): Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about 1.6 s of movie footage. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot” is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 4 s, followed by the still image.
u Best moment capture mode (0 55): Choose Active Selection to select the best picture from 20 shots in temporary storage, Slow view to choose the best timing for the shot while the scene plays back in slow motion, or Smart Photo Selector to let the camera pick the best shot based on composition and movement.
C Auto mode (0 22): Let the camera pick the set- tings for photographs and movies.
w Creative mode (0 31): For photographs in which you want to use special effects, match set­tings to the scene, or control shutter speed and aperture.
v Advanced movie mode (0 46): Choose an exposure mode and adjust shutter-speed or aperture or record movies in slow or fast motion or with other special effects.
Mode dial
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The G Button
Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. Press the G button to display the menu selection dialog shown below, then use the multi selector to highlight the icon for the desired menu and press J. To exit the menus, tap 1.
Shooting menu (0 93): Movie menu (0 94): Adjust settings for still photography. Adjust movie-recording
Playback menu (0 92): Adjust playback settings.
Image processing menu (0 95): Wi-Fi menu (0 83): Adjust white balance, ISO sensitivity, Picture Controls, and other image processing settings for photographs and movies.
Setup menu (0 96): Adjust basic camera settings.
options.
Connect to wireless networks.
G button
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❚❚ Using the Menus
Use the multi selector (0 3) to navigate the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, setup, and Wi-Fi menus.
Multi selector
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Select an item.
1
Press 1 or 3 to highlight menu items and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item.
Select an option.
2
Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired option and press J to select.
Using the Menus
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The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items displayed in gray are not currently available. To change menus, press 4 in Step 1 and select a menu as described on page 7. To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (0 24).
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The & (Feature) Menu
To display the feature menu and adjust camera settings or access playback options, press & (feature) on the multi selector.
& menu (shooting mode) & menu (playback)
Select an item.
1
Use the multi selector to highlight an item and press J to display options (to exit the & menu, press the shutter­release button halfway as described on page 24 or highlight 1 and press J).
Select an option.
2
Highlight the desired option or value and press J to select.
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The & Menu
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The & menu is context-sensitive: its contents vary with camera settings or the type of image displayed; options that are currently unavailable are shown in gray. The & menu is not available in auto mode.
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Using the Touch Screen

The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations:
Tap
Tap t he moni tor.
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Flick
Flick a finger a short distance across the monitor.
Slide
Slide a finger over the monitor.
Stretch/Pinch
Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together.
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The Touch Screen
A
The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with fingernails or gloved hands. Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with sharp objects.
Using the Touch Screen
A
The camera may not recognize a tap if you leave your finger on the screen too long. It may not recognize other gestures if your touch is too soft, your fingers are moved too quickly or too short a distance or do not remain in contact with the screen, or if the movement of the two fingers in a pinch or stretch is not correctly coordinated.
❚❚ Taking Pictures
The touch screen can be used for the following shooting opera­tions.
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Take a picture (tap shooting)
Focus (tap shooting)
In auto and creative modes, you can focus and take a picture by tapping your subject in the dis­play.
In advanced movie mode, you can focus by tapping your subject in the display.
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Tap highlighted icons to view set-
Adjust settings
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Tap Shooting Options
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Tap shooting options can be adjusted by tapping the icon shown at right (0 80).
tings and tap icons or sliders to change (the items available vary with camera settings). Tap 0 to save changes and exit, or tap 2 to return to the previous display.
❚❚ Viewing Pictures
The touch screen can be used for the following playback opera­tions.
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View other images
Flick left or right to view other images.
Zoom in
View thumbnails
Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll. You can also double-tap a picture in full-frame playback to zoom in and double-tap again to exit zoom.
To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view, use a pinch gesture in full­frame playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, or 16 frames.
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View other months
Use on-screen guides
Flick left or right to view other months in the calendar display.
Various operations can be per­formed by tapping on-screen guides.
❚❚ Using the Menus
The touch screen can be used for the following menu opera­tions.
Scroll Slide up or down to scroll.
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Choose a menu
Tap a menu icon to choose a menu.
Adjust settings
Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to change. Tap 2 to return to the previous display.
❚❚ The & Menu
The touch screen can be used to adjust settings in the & menu.
Tap menu items to display
Adjust settings
options and tap icons or sliders to change. Tap 0 to save changes and exit, or tap 2 to return to the previous display.
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First Steps

Attach the camera strap.
1
Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.
Charge the battery.
2
Insert the battery into the charger q and plug the charger in
w. An exhausted battery fully charges in about three hours.
Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete.
Battery charging
Charging complete
The Plug Adapter
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Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be sup­plied with the charger. The shape of the adapter varies with the country or region of purchase. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown at right, making sure the plug is fully inserted. Attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
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Insert the battery and a memory card.
3
The camera stores pictures on microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards (available separately; 0 104). Before inserting the battery or memory cards, check that they 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. Do not attempt to insert the card at an angle; failure to observe this precaution could damage the product.
Front
Formatting Memory Cards
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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 96). 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 (0 100).
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Attach a lens.
4
Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed.
Remove the rear lens cap
Remove the camera body cap
Mounting mark (camera)
Keeping the mounting marks aligned, position the lens on the camera
Mounting mark (lens)
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Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place.
If the lens supports vibration reduction (VR), vibration reduc­tion can be controlled from the camera (0 94, 95).
Detaching the Lens
A
Be sure the lens is retracted before removal. To remove the lens, turn the camera off, then press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap, the rear lens cap, and, if applicable, the front lens cap.
Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
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Lenses with retractable lens barrel but­tons can not be used when retracted. To unlock and extend the lens, readying the camera for use, keep the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q) while rotating the zoom ring as shown (w). The lens can be retracted and the zoom ring locked by pressing the 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.
Zoom ring
Retractable lens barre
button
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Turn the camera on.
5
Press the power switch to turn the camera on. The power lamp will briefly light green and the monitor will turn on. If the lens is equipped with a front lens cap, remove the cap before shooting. If a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM lens is attached, the lens will automatically extend when the camera is turned on and retract when the camera is turned off.
Turning the Camera Off
A
To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. The monitor will turn off.
Auto Power Off
A
If no operations are performed for about a minute, the display will turn off and the power lamp start to flash. The camera can be reac­tivated by operating the shutter-release button. If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the display has turned off, the camera will turn off automatically.
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Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
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The camera will turn on automatically when the retractable lens barrel lock is released; in addition, if the view through the lens is dis­played or the monitor is off, the camera will turn off when the lens barrel is locked (in the case of 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 and 1 NIKKOR VR 30–110mm f/3.8–5.6 lenses, firmware version 1.10 or later is required if locking the lens barrel is to turn the camera off when the monitor is off; for information on updating lens firmware, visit the Nikon website for your area).
Choose a language.
6
A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Use the multi selector and J button to choose a language.
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Set the clock.
7
Use the multi selector and J button (0 3) to set the time and date. Note
that the camera uses a 24-hour clock.
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Press 4 or 2 to highlight time
zone and press J.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight da ylight
saving time option and press J.
Note: Language and clock can be changed at any time using Language (0 96) and Time z one an d date (0 96) options in setup menu.
Check the battery level and memory card capacity.
8
Check the battery level and number
Press 1 or 3 to highlight date
format and press J.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight items
and press 1 or 3 to change. Press
J to exit to shooting display when
setup is complete.
Battery level
of exposures remaining in the moni­tor (0 4).
Exposures remaining
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Taking and Viewing Photographs

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This chapter describes how to take, view, and delete photo­graphs in auto and creative mode.

Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode)

Follow the steps below to take photographs in auto mode, a “point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera automatically detects the subject type and adjusts settings according to the
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subject and situation.
Turn the camera on.
1
Press the power switch to turn the camera on.
Select C mode.
2
Rotate the mode dial to C (auto).
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Ready the camera.
3
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.
Frame the photograph.
4
Position your subject in the center of the frame.
Using a Zo om Lens
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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. During movie recording with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–
5.6 PD-ZOOM, the zoom rate is unaffected by the speed with which the ring is rotated.
Zoom in
Zoom out
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Zoom ring
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Focus.
5
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up (0 74) and the AF-assist illumina­tor (0 2) may light to assist the focus operation.
If the camera is able to focus, the selected focus area will be highlighted in green and a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is moving).
If the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will be displayed in red.
Shoot.
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Smoothly press the shutter­release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway). Do not
eject the memory card or remove the battery until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.
Focus area
Memory card access lamp
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The Framing Grid
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A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Display > Grid display in the setup menu (0 96).

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 J and rotate the multi selector clockwise. Rotate counterclock­wise to zoom out. To view multiple images, rotate the multi selector counter­clockwise when the picture is displayed full frame.
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K button
To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter­release button halfway.
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The & (Feature) Menu (0 9)
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The following options can be accessed by pressing & when a photo is displayed:
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1 Start slide show ...................................92
2 Wi-Fi upload .........................................92
3 Protect ...................................................92
4 Rating.....................................................92
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5 Crop ........................................................92
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6 Resize .....................................................92
7 D-Lighting.............................................92
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See Also
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The Display > Playback option in the setup menu can be used to tog­gle photo info on or off (0 96). The Slide show option in the playback menu can also be used for slide shows.
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Deleting Pictures

To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic- tures can not be recovered.
Display the photograph.
1
Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page.
Press O.
2
A confirmation dialog will be dis­played.
O button
Delete the photograph.
3
Press O again to delete the picture and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the picture.
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Deleting Multiple Pictures
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The Delete option in the playback menu (0 92) can be used to delete all or selected pictures.
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Face P riorit y
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The camera detects and focuses on portrait subjects (face priority). 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 shutter-release button halfway to focus on the subject in the double yellow border. The border will clear from the display if the camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for example, the subject has looked away).
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Automatic Scene Selection
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In auto mode, the camera automatically ana­lyzes the subject and selects the appropriate scene. The selected scene is shown in the monitor.
c Portra it: 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. g Night landscape: Poorly-lit landscapes and cityscapes. Z Auto: Subjects that do not fall into the categories listed above.
Scene icon
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Live Image Control

Live image controls let you preview how
changes to each control will affect the
final photograph. To choose a live image
control for auto mode, press J to display
the live image control menu, then use the
multi selector to highlight a control and
press J to view the effect. Rotate the
multi selector to choose a setting and
press J to select.
Active D-Lighting: Preserve details in high-
lights and shadows for natural contrast.
Background softening: Soften background
details to make your subject stand out, or
bring both background and foreground
into focus.
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Increase effect
Reduce effectActive D-Lighting: High Active D-Lighting: Low
Sharpen background
Soften background
Background sharp Background softened
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Motion control: Suggest motion by blurring moving objects, or “freeze” motion to capture moving objects clearly.
Freeze motion Blur motion
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Brightness control: Make pictures brighter or darker.
Live Image Control
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Continuous shooting is not available (0 70) and the built-in flash can not be used when live image control is in effect. Pressing the movie­record button cancels live image control.
Freeze motion
Blur motion
Brighter
DarkerBrighter Darker
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Choosing a Creative Mode

Choose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situa-
tion, take photos using special effects, or control shutter speed
and aperture.
Select w mode.
1
Rotate the mode dial to w (creative).
Choose an option.
2
Press & (feature) on the multi selector to display the & menu, then highlight Creative and press J. Highlight an option suited to your subject and cre­ative intent (0 32) and press J.
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Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation

Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation:
Option Description
The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for opti-
Programmed auto (P)
Shutter-priority auto (S)
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Aperture-priority auto (A)
Manual (M) You control both shutter speed and aperture (0 37).
Creative Palette (4)
HDR (5) Photograph high-contrast scenes (0 40).
Easy panorama (p)
Soft (q)
Miniature effect (r)
Selective color (s)
Cross process (6)
Toy camera effect (7)
mal exposure (0 34). Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects an aperture for best results (0 35). Use to freeze or blur motion. You choose the aperture; the camera selects a shut­ter speed for best results (0 36). Use to blur the background or bring both foreground and back­ground into focus.
Rotate the palette to choose creative effects while previewing them in the display (0 39).
Shoot panoramas for later viewing on the camera (0 41). Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect. Use the & (feature) menu (0 33) to select the amount of soft­ening and to choose how softening applies to por­traits. The top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that the subject appears to have been a diorama photo­graphed at short range. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. Take photos in which only a selected hue appears in color (0 44).
Choose a base color to create photographs with dif­ferent hues (0 45). Alter color saturation and reduce peripheral illumi­nation for a toy camera effect (0 94). The effect can be adjusted using the & menu (0 33).
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The & (Feature) Menu (0 9)
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Pressing & in creative mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the option selected for creative mode (0 32).
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1 Shooting mode......................................6
2 Creative................................................. 31
3 Shutter speed................................ 35, 37
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4 Aperture .........................................36, 37
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5 ISO sensitivity...................................... 95
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6 AF-area mode...................................... 94
Focus mode ......................................... 94
Metering............................................... 94
Picture Control .................................... 95
White balance ..................................... 95
Image size ............................................ 93
Select color .......................................... 44
Filter strength Port rait
Hue ........................................................ 45
Saturation ............................................ 94
Vignetting ............................................ 94
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Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes

P, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of control over shutter
speed and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust settings accord­ing to your creative intent.
❚❚ P Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and
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aperture.
Choosing a Combination of Shutter Speed and Aperture
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Although the shutter speed and aperture chosen by the camera will produce optimal results, you can also choose from other com­binations that will produce the same expo­sure (“flexible program”). Rotate the multi selector clockwise for large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion. Rotate the multi selector counterclockwise for small apertures (high f-numbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. U is displayed while flexible program is in effect.
Restoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings
A
To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the multi selector until U is no longer displayed or turn the camera off. The default shutter speed and aperture is automatically restored when the camera enters standby mode.
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❚❚ S Shutter-Priority Auto
In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the
camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the
optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by
blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion.
Fast shutter speed (
1
/
1600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s)
Choosing a Shutter Speed
Rotate the multi selector to choose from
1
/
shutter speeds between 30 s and
16,000 s.
Rotate the selector clockwise for faster
shutter speeds, counterclockwise for
slower shutter speeds.
Continuous Shooting
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The selected shutter speed may change when a frame rate of 10 fps or faster is selected in continuous shooting mode (0 70).
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❚❚ A Aperture-Priority Auto
In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing out details in the background and foreground. Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur back­ground details, long field depths in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and background into focus.
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Large aperture (f/5.6) Small aperture (f/16)
Choosing an Aperture
Rotate the multi selector counterclock­wise for larger apertures (lower f-num­bers), clockwise for smaller apertures (higher f-numbers). The minimum and maximum values depend on the lens cur­rently in use.
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❚❚ MManual
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In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.
Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture
Adjust shutter speed and aperture with
reference to the exposure indicator (see
below). Press 2 to highlight shutter
speed or aperture and rotate the multi
selector to choose a value, then repeat
for the remaining item. Rotate the selec-
tor clockwise for faster shutter speeds or
smaller apertures (higher f-numbers),
counterclockwise for slower shutter
Shutter speed
speeds and larger apertures (lower f-
numbers). Shutter speeds can be set to
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/
values as fast as
16,000 s or as slow as 30 s,
or to “Bulb” to hold the shutter open
indefinitely for a long time-exposure.
Aperture can be set to values between
the minimum and maximum for the lens.
Press 2 to highlight
aperture.
perture
Press 2 to highlight
shutter speed.
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The Exposure Indicator
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When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” are selected, the exposure indicator shows whether the photograph would be under­or over-exposed at current settings.
Optimal exposure Underexposed by
1
/
3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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ISO Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M Modes)
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When an “auto” option is selected for ISO sensitivity (0 95), the cam- era will automatically adjust sensitivity within the selected range if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed or aperture.
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The Creative Palette

To choose a creative effect, rotate the multi selector or use a fin-
ger to rotate the creative palette in the monitor. The selected
effect is visible in the monitor and changes gradually as the pal-
ette is rotated.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a pic-
ture with the selected effect (tap shooting options are not avail-
able when the creative palette is displayed; to view or hide the
creative palette, tap 4). The built-in flash can not be used.
Scene Detection
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The camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the subject and situa­tion. The effects available vary with the type of subject detected. To reset the palette, press J or tap Reset while the creative palette is dis­played.
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HDR
Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high dynamic range). Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera takes two shots in quick succession and combines them to preserve details in highlights and shadows in high-contrast scenes; the built-in flash does not fire. Some time may be required to process the pictures; the final photograph will be displayed when processing is complete.
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First exposure
(darker)
Framing HDR Photographs
D
The edges of the image will be cropped out. The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Depending on the scene, shading may be uneven and shadows may appear around bright objects or halos around dark objects.
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Second exposure
(brighter)
Combined HDR
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Easy Panorama

Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting,
the camera focuses using auto-area AF; face detection (0 28) is
not available. Exposure compensation can be used, but the
built-in flash will not fire.
Set focus and exposure.
1
Frame the start of the pan­orama and press the shut­ter-release button halfway. Guides will appear in the display.
Start shooting.
2
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down and then lift your fin­ger from the button. 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons will appear in the display to indicate the possible pan directions.
Pan the camera.
3
Slowly pan the camera up, down, left, or right as shown below. Shooting will start when the camera detects the pan direction and a progress indicator will appear in the display. Shooting ends automatically when the end of the panorama is reached.
Progress indicator
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An example of how to pan the camera is shown below. With­out changing your position, pan the camera in a steady curve either horizontally or vertically. Time the pan according to the option selected for Image size in the shooting menu: about 15 seconds are needed to complete the pan when
A Normal panorama is selected, about 30 seconds when B Wide panorama is selected.
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Panorama s
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High-distortion wide-angle lenses may fail to produce the desired results. An error message will be displayed if the camera is panned too quickly or unsteadily. Note that because panoramas are composed of multiple images, the joins between images may be visible and the desired results may not be achieved with moving subjects or with neon lights or other subjects that exhibit rapid changes in color or bright­ness, subjects that are too close to the camera, poorly-lit subjects, and subjects such as the sky or sea that are a solid color or contain simple repeating patterns.
The completed panorama will be slightly smaller than the area visible in the display during shooting. No panorama will be recorded if shoot­ing ends before the halfway point; if shooting ends after the halfway point but before the panorama is complete, the unrecorded portion will be shown in gray.
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❚❚ Viewing Panoramas
Panoramas can be viewed by pressing 3 when a panorama is
displayed full frame (0 25). The start of the panorama will be
displayed with the smallest dimension filling the display and the
camera will then scroll through the picture in the original pan
direction.
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Navigation window
The following operations can be performed:
To Use Description
Pause Pause playback.
Play J
Advance/
rewind
Return to
full-frame
playback
Resume playback when the panorama is paused or during rewind/advance. Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. If playback is paused, the panorama rewinds or advances a segment at a time; keep the button pressed for continuous rewind or advance.
/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
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Selective Color

Take black-and-white pictures in which one hue appears in a color.
Choose Select color.
1
Press & to display the & (feature) menu, then highlight Select color and press J.
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Choose a color.
2
Use the multi selector to choose a color and press J.
Tak e pictur es.
3
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take pic­tures. Only the selected hue will appear in color; all other hues will be recorded in shades of gray.
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Cross Process

Select a base hue to take pictures with modified colors.
Select Hue.
1
Press & to display the & (feature) menu, then highlight Hue and press J.
Choose a color.
2
Use the multi selector to choose a base color (red, green, blue, or yellow) and press J.
Take pictures.
3
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take pic­tures with modified colors.
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Recording and Viewing Movies

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Recording Movies

Use the movie-record button to record movies in auto, creative, and advanced movie mode.
Turn the camera on.
1
Press the power switch to turn the camera on.
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Choose a shooting mode.
2
Rotate the mode dial to C (auto), w (creative), or v (advanced movie) as described on page 6. In advanced movie mode, you can choose a movie type using the Advanced movie option in the & menu (0 49).
Frame the opening shot.
3
Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display. If Slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode (0 49), press the shutter­release button halfway to focus.
The 0 Icon
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A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.
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Start recording.
4
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
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Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built-in microphone may record sounds made by the camera or lens. Except when recording slow­motion movies, the camera focuses con­tinuously.
End recording.
5
Movie-record button
Recording indicator/ Time e laps ed
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 xii).
Maximum Length
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The camera can record movies up to 4 GB in size; note that depend­ing on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 104).
Movie-record button
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❚❚ Shooting Mode
Movies can be recorded in the shooting modes listed below. Movies can not be recorded in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot modes.
C Auto mode (0 22)
Choose this mode to leave the camera in charge of choosing settings. The camera automatically adjusts settings according to the subject and situation.
w Creative mode (0 31)
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Movie Sound
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The Movie sound options item in the movie menu offers microphone sensitivity and wind noise options (0 95).
Record movies in exposure mode P (programmed auto). If Creative Palette is selected, the chosen effect will be applied to the movie (0 39).
v Advanced movie mode (0 49)
Choose an exposure mode (0 94) and adjust shutter speed or aperture, or record movies in slow or fast motion or with other special effects.
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❚❚ Advanced Movie Options
In v (advanced movie) mode, the fol-
lowing options can be accessed by press-
ing & and selecting Advanced movie in
the & (feature) menu.
0 HD movie Record high-definition (HD) movies.
Record up to about three seconds of silent slow­motion footage. Slow-motion movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at about 30 fps.
y Slow motion
1 Fast mot ion
2 Jump cut
3 4-second movie
Recording
Playback
Record silent fast-motion footage that plays back at about four times normal speed. Playback time is one quarter the recording time.
Recording
Playback
Record silent jump-cut movies. Recording pauses every other second for a drop-frame effect.
Recording
Playback
Record a 4-second movie clip. Multiple clips can be joined into a single movie using the Combine 4-sec-
ond movies option in the playback menu (0 92).
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The & (Feature) Menu (0 9)
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Pressing & in advanced movie mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the type of movie selected (0 49).
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Slow Motion
A
When slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode, the camera can be focused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway before recording begins. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the display; face detection (0 28) is not available. Focus and exposure can not be adjusted during recording. The frame rate can be chosen using the Slow motion item in the movie menu (0 95).
Recording Time
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The following table lists the approximate maximum recording times for individual movies shot at the default frame rate in each shooting mode.
Auto mode 20 minutes
Creative mode 20 minutes
Advanced movie mode
HD movie 20 minutes Slow motion 3 seconds Fast mot ion 20 minutes Jump cut 20 minutes 4-second movie 4 seconds
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1 Shooting mode...................................... 6
2 Advanced movie .................................49
Exposure mode....................................94
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3 Shutter speed................................ 35, 37
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4 Aperture ......................................... 36, 37
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5 ISO sensitivity.......................................95
6 Picture Control.....................................95
White balance......................................95
Frame size/frame rate ........................95
Slow motion .........................................95
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Taking Photographs During Movie Recording

Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take a photograph without
interrupting movie recording. Photo-
graphs taken during movie recording
have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2.
Taking Photographs During Movie Recording
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Up to 20 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion movies.
Focus Lock
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If Single AF is selected for Focus mode in the movie menu for advanced movie mode, focus will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (0 95).
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Viewing Movies

Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 25). Press 3 to start playback.
1 icon/Length
Movie playback indicator/
Current position/total length
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The following operations can be performed:
To Use Description
Pause Pause playback.
Play J
Advance/
rewind
Adjust
volume
Return to
full-frame
playback
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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 4× to 8× to 16×. If playback is paused, the movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep the button pressed for continuous rewind or advance.
Rotate the multi selector to adjust volume.
/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
Volume Guide
The & (Feature) Menu (0 9)
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The following options can be accessed by pressing & when a movie is displayed:
1 2
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2 Wi-Fi upload ........................................ 92
3 Protect................................................... 92
4 Rating.................................................... 92
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5 Edit movie ............................................ 92
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Deleting Movies

To delete the current movie, press O. A
confirmation dialog will be displayed;
press O again to delete the movie and
return to playback, or press K to exit
without deleting the movie. Note that
once deleted, movies can not be recovered.
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O button
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See Also
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The Edit movie option in the playback menu can be used to trim unwanted footage from existing movies (0 92).
Use the Frame Size/Frame Rate option in the movie menu to choose the frame size and rate for HD movies (0 95), the Slow motion option to choose the frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 95).
Recording Movies
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Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the display and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC
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power supply, but note that the slowest shutter speed available is s at 50 Hz, motion movies). 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.
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60 s at 60 Hz; flicker reduction is not available with slow-
1
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Other Shooting Modes

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In addition to the modes described above, the camera offers
u (best moment capture) mode to help with hard-to-time shots
and a z (Motion Snapshot) mode that combines photographs
with brief movie vignettes (0 65).

u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture)

Choose a shot from 20 frames recorded to temporary storage
shortly before or after the shutter is released (Active Selection),
choose the moment to release the shutter as the scene plays
back in slow motion (slow view), or let the camera choose the
best shot based on composition and movement (Smart Photo
Selector).

Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection)

Choose up to 20 shots from 20 frames recorded shortly before or
after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
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Select u mode.
1
Rotate the mode dial to u (best moment capture).
Choose Active Selection.
2
Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Best moment cap-
ture and press J, then highlight Active Selection and press J.
Frame the photograph.
3
Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.
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Begin buffering photographs.
4
Press the shutter-release button half­way to focus (0 24). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer.
Shoot.
5
Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The 20 frames recorded to the buffer in the moments before and after the shutter­release button was pressed all the way down will be copied to temporary storage.
Select up to 20 frames.
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Press 4 or 2 to scroll through the frames and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect. Selected images are indi­cated by a p icon, while the remaining images are marked with O icons to show that they will be deleted.
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Save the selected frames.
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Press J to save the selected frames to the memory card. The memory card access lamp will light while recording is in progress; note that depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed, some time may be required to save the selected images.
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Active Selec tion
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At default settings, the frame recorded at the moment the shutter­release button was pressed all the way down is automatically marked with a p icon in Step 6.
The & (Feature) Menu (0 9)
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Pressing & in best moment capture mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the mode selected (0 55, 59, 61).
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Best Moment Capture Mode
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Movies can not be recorded, and pressing the movie-record button has no effect. The flash can not be used.
1 Shooting mode...................................... 6
2 Best moment capture ........................55
Exposure mode....................................93
3
3 Shutter speed................................ 35, 37
4
4 Aperture ......................................... 36, 37
5
5 ISO sensitivity.......................................95
6 On release, record
Capture 20 frames over Frames saved (default)
Number of shots saved......................93
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Choosing Your Moment (Slow View)

When slow view is selected in u (best moment capture) mode,
the camera captures a short sequence of still images and plays
them back in slow motion so that you can choose the precise
moment for a photograph.
Select u mode.
1
Rotate the mode dial to u (best moment capture).
Select Slow view.
2
Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Best moment cap-
ture and press J, then highlight Slow view and press J.
Frame the photograph.
3
Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.
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Press the shutter-release button halfway.
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After focusing, the camera will record 20 frames to a temporary memory buffer. It will then slowly play them back in a continuous loop while the shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway. A & icon is displayed in the monitor.
When the desired frame is displayed, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to record the cur­rent frame and discard the remaining images. The selected frame will be dis­played for a few seconds when record­ing is complete. To delete the buffer contents and exit without recording a photograph, release the button with­out pressing it the rest of the way down.
Progress indicator
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Letting the Camera Choose the Moment
(Smart Photo Selector)
The Smart Photo Selector helps you capture a fleeting expres-
sion on the face of a portrait subject or other hard-to-time shots
such as group photos in party scenes. Each time the shutter is
released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and four
best shot candidates based on composition and motion.
Select u mode.
1
Rotate the mode dial to u (best moment capture).
Choose Smart Photo Selector.
2
Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Best moment cap-
ture and press J, then highlight Smart Photo Selector and press J.
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Frame the photograph.
3
Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.
Begin buffering photographs.
4
Press the shutter-release button half­way to focus (0 24). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer. The camera continuously adjusts focus to account for changes in the distance to the subject while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Shoot.
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Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The camera will compare shots recorded to the buffer both before and after the shutter-release button was pressed all the way down, and select five to copy to the memory card. Note that some time may be required. The best pic­ture is displayed in the monitor when recording is complete.
Smart Photo Selector
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The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject.
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❚❚ Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector
Press K and use the multi selector to dis-
play photographs taken with the Smart
Photo Selector (0 25; pictures taken with
the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by
a y icon). Of the photographs recorded
by the Smart Photo Selector, only the
best shot will be displayed (when you
press 2 to view the next picture, the
camera will skip over the best shot candi-
dates, with the result that the next pic-
ture displayed will not have a file number
that immediately follows that of the cur-
rent picture). To end playback and return
to shooting mode, press the shutter-
release button halfway.
Choosing the Best Shot
When a photograph taken with the Smart
Photo Selector is displayed, you can
choose the best shot by pressing 3. Press
4 or 2 to view the other pictures in the
sequence and press J to select the cur-
rent picture as the best shot. To return to
normal playback, press D.
K button
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❚❚ 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 best shot candidates, or press K to exit without deleting the pictures. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered.
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Deleting Individual Photographs
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Pressing the O button in the best shot selec- tion dialog displays the following options; highlight an option using the multi selector and press J to select.
This image: Delete the current photo (note
that the picture currently selected as the best shot can not be deleted).
All except best shot: Delete the best shot candidates, but not picture cur-
rently selected as the best shot.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed; to delete the selected image or images, highlight Ye s and press J.
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z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion Snapshot Mode)

Record brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each time
the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and
about 1.6 s of movie footage. When the resulting “Motion Snap-
shot” is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow
motion over approximately 4 s, followed by the still image.
Select z mode.
1
Rotate the mode dial to z (Motion Snapshot).
Frame the picture.
2
Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.
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Begin buffering.
3
Press the shutter-release button half­way to focus (0 24). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer.
Shoot.
4
Smoothly press the shutter-release
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button the rest of the way down. The camera will record a photograph, together with about 1.6 s of movie footage beginning before and ending after the time the shutter-release but­ton was pressed all the way down. Note that some time may be required. When recording is complete, the pho­tograph will be displayed for a few seconds.
Ending the Vignette with a Photograph
A
To make the photograph the same as the last frame in the movie vignette, select 1.6 s : 0 s for Movie before/after (0 93).
Shutter-release button pressed halfway
Shutter-release button
pressed all the way down
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Movie footage
The & (Feature) Menu (0 9)
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Pressing & in Motion Snapshot mode displays the following items:
1 2
1 Shooting mode......................................6
2 Exposure mode................................... 93
3 Shutter speed................................ 35, 37
4 Aperture .........................................36, 37
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5 ISO sensitivity...................................... 95
4
6 Movie before/after............................. 93
5
File format............................................ 93
Audio..................................................... 68
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❚❚ Audio
To record about four seconds of sound with Motion Snapshots beginning at the start of movie recording, use the multi selector and J button to select Ambient for Audio in the & (feature) menu (0 67). Motion Snapshots can also be recorded with background music (Background music) or no sound (None).
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Motion Snapshot Mode
A
Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button and the flash can not be used.
See Also
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Use the File fo rmat option in the shooting menu to save Motion Snap­shots in a format that can be viewed in most movie playback software (0 93). Use the Combine NMS movies option i n the playbac k menu to combine the movie portions of multiple Motion Snapshots into a single movie (0 92).
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Viewing Motion Snapshots

Press K and use the multi selector to dis-
play a Motion Snapshot (0 25; Motion
Snapshots are indicated by a z icon).
Pressing 3 when a Motion Snapshot is
displayed plays back the movie portion in
slow motion over a period of about 4 s,
followed by the photo; playback is
accompanied by the audio track selected
using the Audio option (0 68). 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 dis-
played; 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
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O button
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More on Photography

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This section describes other features you can use when taking pictures.

Continuous Mode

Shoot a continuous series (burst) of photographs.
Display release mode options.
1
Press 4 (C) to display release mode options.
Select I.
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Highlight I (continuous) and press 2 to display frame rate options.
Select a frame rate.
3
Highlight the desired frame rate and press J. Frame rate is expressed in terms of the number of frames recorded per second (fps); choose from frame rates of approximately 5, 10, 20, 30, and 60 fps (I, Q, R, S, and T, respectively). Except when I is selected, the maximum number of shots that can be recorded in a single burst is 20.
Frame your subject and shoot.
4
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot the burst.
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Continuous Mode
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Only one picture will be taken if the flash fires when I is selected; at settings of 10, 20, 30, and 60 fps, the built-in flash will not fire.
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the mem­ory card access lamp will light. Depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed, recording may take some time. If the battery is exhausted before all photographs are recorded, the shutter release will be disabled and the remaining images transferred to the memory card.
Continuous shooting is not available in creative modes other than P, S, A, or M, in best moment capture, advanced movie, or Motion Snapshot mode, or when live image control is used in auto mode (0 29).
Single Frame
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To take only one picture each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, select 8 (single frame) for release mode.
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Self-Timer Modes

The self-timer is used to delay shutter release until 10 or 2 sec­onds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
Display release mode options.
1
Press 4 (C) to display release mode options.
Select E.
2
Highlight E (self-timer) and press 2 to display self-timer options.
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Select the desired self-timer option.
3
Use the multi selector to highlight c or a and press J.
Mount the camera on a tripod.
4
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta­ble, level surface.
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Frame the photograph and shoot.
5
Press the shutter-release button half­way to focus, and then press the but­ton the rest of the way down. The self­timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. Two sec­onds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and the beep­ing will become more rapid.
Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be
taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in
which the shutter can not be released. Turning the camera off
cancels the self-timer.
Movie Mode
A
To record movies using the self-timer, select advanced movie mode and use the movie-record button to start the timer. Movie recording ends when the movie-record button is pressed a second time.
Raising the Flash
A
In P, S, A, or M mode, press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash before shooting. Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the timer is counting down.
See Also
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The Sound settings option in the setup menu controls the beeps that sound when the self-timer is used (0 96).
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The Built-in Flash

Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is poorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The built-in flash is available in the following shooting modes, but note that some camera settings automatically disable the built-in flash:

Auto Pop-up Modes

In C (auto) mode and when soft, miniature effect, selective color, cross process, or toy camera effect is selected in w (cre­ative) mode, the flash will pop-up automatically and fire when required.
Choose a flash mode.
1
Press 3 (N) on the multi selector to
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display a list of flash modes, then use the multi selector to highlight the desired mode and press J to select.
Tak e pictur es.
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Press the shutter-release button half­way to focus and the rest of the way down to shoot. The flash will pop up and fire when required.
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❚❚ Flash Modes
The following flash modes are available in C (auto), q (soft),
r (miniature effect), s (selective color), 6 (cross process), and
7 (toy camera effect) modes:
o (auto flash): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit,
the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release but­ton is pressed halfway and fires as required.
n (auto with red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash
pops up and fires as required, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.”
s (off ): The flash does not fire.
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Manual Pop-up Modes

When P, S, A, or M is selected in w (creative) mode, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised.
Raise the flash.
1
Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash.
Flash pop-up button
Choose a flash mode.
2
Press 3 (N) on the multi selector to
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display a list of flash modes, then use the multi selector to highlight the desired mode and press J to select.
Tak e pictur es.
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The flash will fire with every shot. To disable the flash, press it gently down­ward until it latches.
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❚❚ Flash Modes
The following flash modes are available when P, S, A , or M is
selected in w (creative) mode:
N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot.
NY (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with
every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.”
NYp (red-eye reduction with slow sync): As for “red-eye
reduction”, above, except that shutter speed slows automati­cally to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want to include background lighting in portraits. Available only in modes P and A.
Np (fill flash + slow sync): As for “fill flash”, above, except that
shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want to cap­ture both subject and background. Available only in modes P and A.
Nr (rear curtain + slow sync): As for “rear-curtain sync”, below,
except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture back­ground lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want to capture both subject and background. Available only in modes P and A.
Nq (rear-curtain sync): The flash fires just before the shutter
closes, creating a stream of light behind moving light sources as shown below at right. Available only in modes S and M.
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Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync
s (off ): The flash does not fire. Available only when built-in flash is raised.
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Raising the Flash
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When using the flash, be sure it is fully raised as shown at right. Do not touch the flash dur­ing shooting.
Lowering the Built-in Flash
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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.
The Flash-Ready Indicator
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The flash-ready indicator (N) lights to show that the flash is fully charged when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Preventing the Built-in Flash from Firing
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Lowering the flash prevents it firing in modes P, S, A, and M. The flash can also be turned off by selecting a flash mode of s (off ).
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Using the Built-in Flash
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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. The following illustrations show the effect of vignetting caused by shadows cast by the lens when the built-in flash is used.
Shadow Shadow
Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range
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Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture.
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Tap Shooting Options

Tap the icon shown at right to choose the operation performed by tapping the monitor in shooting mode. The options available vary with the shooting and focus mode.

Auto Mode

Choose from the following options.
When you tap a subject in the display, the camera will focus and
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take a picture.
Tapping the display during shooting has no effect.
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Creative Mode

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The operation performed by tapping the display depends on whether the camera is in autofocus or manual focus mode.
❚❚ Autofocus Modes
The following options are available in autofocus modes (AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C).
When you tap a subject in the display, the camera will focus and
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take a picture. Tap the display to position the focus area when single-point AF
is selected for AF-area mode (0 94). To focus, press the shutter-
4
release button halfway. Tap a subject to start tracking when subject tracking is selected
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for AF-area mode (0 94).
Tapping the display during shooting has no effect.
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❚❚ Manual Focus Mode
The following options are available in manual focus mode.
When you tap the display, the camera will take a picture without
3
first adjusting focus. Tap a subject to display it at a higher magnification in the moni-
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tor.
Tapping the display during shooting has no effect.
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Advanced Movie Mode

The operation performed by tapping the display depends on whether the camera is in autofocus or manual focus mode.
❚❚ Autofocus Modes
The following options are available in autofocus modes (AF-F and AF-S).
To focu s when auto-area AF or single -poin t AF is sel ected f or AF-
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area mode, tap your subject in the display. Tap a subject to start tracking when subject tracking is selected
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for AF-area mode (0 95).
Tapping the display during shooting has no effect.
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❚❚ Manual Focus Mode
The following options are available in manual focus mode.
Tap a subject to display it at a higher magnification in the moni-
5
tor.
Tapping the display during shooting has no effect.
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Best Moment Capture/Motion Snapshot
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Tap shooting options are not available in best moment capture and Motion Snapshot modes.
Taki ng Pi ctu res U sing Tap Sh ooti ng O ptio ns
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Avoid tapping too hard. The camera may move when the shutter is released, blurring photographs.
The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the 3 icon is displayed to show that tap shooting options are active. Use the shutter-release button to take photographs in continu­ous shooting mode (0 70) and during movie recording. Tap shooting options can be used only to take pictures one at a time in continuous shooting mode and can not be used to take photographs during movie recording. In self-timer mode (0 72), tapping the monitor locks focus and starts the timer; the photograph will be taken after ten or two sec­onds.
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