Nikon 1 V2, 1 1 V2 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

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

Camera Settings

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

Symbols and Conventions

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

This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before

use to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes; information that should be read before

using the camera.

This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

The 1, 3, 4, and 2 symbols represent up, down, left, and right on the multi selector.

Digitutor

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

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

A For Your Safety

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

Getting the Most from Your Camera 0 ii

Table of Contents 0 iv

Introduction 0 1

Auto Mode 0 23

t, u, v, and w Modes 0 33

Best Moment Capture Mode 0 41

Advanced Movie Mode 0 49

Motion Snapshot Mode 0 59

Getting the Most from Your Camera

Take photos with the shutter-release button.

Photos can be taken in any mode by pressing the shutterrelease button. In Motion Snap- shot mode(0 59), the camera will also record a brief movie vignette.

Shoot movies with the movie-record button.

Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record button in auto, advanced movie, t, u, v, and w modes. Choose auto mode (0 23) for basic recording, advanced movie mode (0 49) for more advanced techniques.

Create short movies with music.

q Install the supplied software (0 91), w copy photos and movies to your computer (0 95), and e use Short Movie Creator to create short movies (0 98).

View short movies in high definition.

q Tr ans fer short movies to the camera (0 99) and use an HDMI cable to w connect the camera to an HDTV (0 100).

Accessories

Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of interchangeable lenses, flash units, and other accessories (0 169).

Lenses Flash units

GPS units

Software for Nikon digital cameras (available on CD)

Wireless mobile adapters

Remote controls

Mount adapters

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

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

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

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

Introduction 1

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

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

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

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

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

The Mode Dial .........................................................................................7

The Multi Selector .................................................................................. 8

The & (Feature) Button........................................................................9

The G Button..................................................................................10

First Steps......................................................................................12

Auto Mode 23

Taking Photos in Auto Mode.....................................................23

Viewing Photographs .................................................................30

Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................31

Recording Movies in Auto Mode ..............................................32

t, u, v, and w Modes 33

Taking Photos in t, u, v, and w Modes ...............................34

t Programmed Auto ..........................................................................34

u Shutter-Priority Auto .....................................................................35

v Aperture-Priority Auto ..................................................................36

w Manual................................................................................................37

Recording Movies in t, u, v, and w Modes.........................40

Best Moment Capture Mode 41

Slow View......................................................................................41

Smart Photo Selector..................................................................44

Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector ........47

Choosing the Best Shot ..................................................................... 47

Deleting Pictures.................................................................................. 48

Advanced Movie Mode 49

HD Movies..................................................................................... 49

Slow Motion ................................................................................. 53

Viewing Movies ........................................................................... 56

Deleting Movies ...................................................................................57

Motion Snapshot Mode 59

Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode .......................................59

Viewing Motion Snapshots .......................................................62

Deleting Motion Snapshots............................................................. 62

For Your Safety

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

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

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

ings before using this Nikon product.

❚❚WARNINGS

Keep the sun out of the frame. Keep the

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

Do not look at the sun through the view-

finder. Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

Using the viewfinder diopter adjustment

control: When operating the viewfinder diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally.

Turn off immediately in the event of mal-

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

Do not use in the presence of flammable

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

Do not disassemble. Touching the prod-

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

Keep out of reach of children. Failure to

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

Do not place the strap around the neck of

an infant or child. Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation.

Do not remain in contact with the camera,

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

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

Do not aim the flash at the operator of a

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

Observe caution when using a flash.

• Using the camera with the flash in

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

• Using a flash close to the subject’s

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

Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should

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

Observe proper precautions when handling

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

• Use only batteries approved for use

in this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the

battery.

• Be sure the product is off before

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

• Do not attempt to insert the batter y

upside down or backwards.

• Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to

water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

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

• Batteries are prone to leakage when

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

• When the battery is not in use,

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

• The battery may be hot immedi-

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

• Discontinue use immediately

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

Observe proper precautions when handling

the charger:

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not short the charger terminals.

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

• Dust on or near the metal parts of

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

• Do not go near the charger during

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

• Do not handle the plug or charger

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

• Do not use with travel converters or

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

Use appropriate cables. When connect-

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

CD-ROMs: CD-ROMs containing soft-

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

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Notices

• No part of the manuals included

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

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

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

Notice for Customers in Europe

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

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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

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

ATTENTION

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

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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Notice for Customers in the U.S. A.

The Battery Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequenc y Interference Statement

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

Interface Cables

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

Notice for Customers in the State of California

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). 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 us e by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

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

AVC Patent Portfolio License

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

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

AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED

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

BY OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AV C VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com

Temperature Warnings

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

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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

The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of 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

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

ACCESSORIES RANTY.

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

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

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

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

• For users in Europe and Afric a: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

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

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. For contact information, visit http://imaging.nikon.com/

COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR-

Servicing the Camera and Accessories

Before Taking Important Pictures

Life-Long Learning

HE USE OF NON-NIKON

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Introduction

Package Contents

Confirm that the package contains the following items:

BS-N3000 multi accessory port cover

Nikon 1 V2 digital camera

EN-EL21 rechargeable Li-ion battery

(with terminal cover)

UC-E19 USB cable

AN-N1000 strap ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator CD

Memory cards are sold separately.

Warra nty

User’s Manual

BF-N1000 body cap

MH-28 battery charger (AC wall

adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale)

Lens (sup plied only if lens kit is purchased with camera; comes with front and rear lens caps)

Reference manual CD (contains this manual)

Parts of the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.

The Camera Body

7 8 10 11

6 5

4 3

2 1

1 Infrared receiver.........................66, 189

2 Mounting mark ................................... 17

3 AF-assist illuminator ...............151, 156

Self-timer lamp ...................................65

Red-eye reduction lamp ................... 69

4 Power switch........................................ 18

5 Shutter-release

button ....................... 26, 42, 45, 51, 60

6 Eyelet for camera strap...................... 12

7 Power lamp..........................................18

8 Movie-record button ............32, 40, 50

9 Command dial........................9, 30, 152

10 Mode dial ................................................ 7

11 M (flash) button................................... 69

12 Focal plane mark (E) ......................152

13 Speaker

14 Microphone .......................................147

15 Lens release button..........................203

16 Lens mount .................................17, 152

17 Body cap.............................................171

18 Multi accessory port cover........ 72, 76

19 Multi accessory port ................... 72, 76

20 Built-in flash.........................................69

2 3 4

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The Camera Body (Continued)

1 Diopter adjustment control ............... 6

2 Electronic viewfinder........................... 6

3 Eye sensor............................................... 6

4 & (feature) button ............................... 9

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

6 Multi selector......................................... 8

J (OK) button.......................................8

A (AE-L/AF-L)...............129, 155, 163

E (exposure compensation)............ 68

M (flash mode).....................................70

C (continuous shooting/

self-timer)..................................... 63, 65

7 Memory card access lamp.........16, 25

8 Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover latch...........................14, 16, 174

9 Power connector cover

for optional power connector ......175

* TA-N100 tripod adapter not supported.

10 Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ... 14, 16, 175

11 Tripod socket

12 O (delete) button......................... 31, 87

13 $ (display) button ......................... 5

14 Connector cover

15 G (menu) button ........................10

16 K (playback) button ............30, 47, 62

17 USB connector.............................. 79, 95

18 HDMI mini-pin connector...............100

19 Connector for

external microphone......................171

20 Memor y card slot................................14

21 Batter y latch......................... 14, 16, 174

The Monitor

36 35 34 33 32 31 30

1 Shooting mode ..................................... 7

2 Exposure mode ................................ 122

Live image control ..............................28

3 Flexible program indicator ...............34

4 Flash mode ...........................................69

5 Self-timer/remote control mode ....63

Continuous mode*.......................... 125

6 Active D-Lighting*.......................... 144

7 Picture Control*............................... 136

8 White balance*................................ 130

9 Movie settings (HD movies)*........ 126

Frame rate

(slow motion movies)*................. 125

10 Image size*....................................... 123

11 Image quality*................................. 123

12 Focus mode*..................................... 149

13 AF-area mode*................................. 153

14 Face-priority*.............................. 27, 156

15 Focus area....................................24, 153

16 AF area brackets*............................. 149

17 Flash compensation........................ 158

18 Exposure compensation ...................68

19 Flash-ready indicator..................69, 73

20 “K” (appears when memory remains

for over 1000 exposures) .................21

* Available only in detailed display (0 5).

29 28

421 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

2127

222325 2426 20

21 Number of exposures remaining.... 21

Number of shots remaining

before memory buffer fills .............. 64

White balance

recording indicator .........................133

Card warning indicator...........161, 192

22 Time available............................... 50, 54

23 ISO sensitivity ....................................135

24 ISO sensitivity indicator...................135

Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ........135

25 Aperture......................................... 36, 37

26 Shutter speed ............................... 35, 37

27 Metering .............................................128

28 Battery indicator*............................... 21

29 Silent photography*........................125

30 HDR ......................................................145

31 GPS connection indicator*............... 78

32 Eye-Fi connection indicator*.........173

33 Autoexposure (AE)/autofocus (AF)

lock indicator...........................129, 155

34 Microphone sensitivity*.................147

35 Time elapsed.................................50, 54

36 Recording indicator..................... 50, 54

12 13 14

15 16 17

18 19

The $ (Display) Button

Press $ to cycle through shooting (0 4) and playback (0 81) indicators as shown below.

❚❚ Shooting ❚❚ Playback

$ button

Simplified display

Detailed display

Monitor off

(viewfinder is not

affected; 0 6)

Simple photo info

Detailed photo info

Image only

The Electronic Viewfinder

Use the viewfinder when bright ambient lighting conditions make it difficult to see the display in the monitor. The viewfinder display turns on when you put your eye to the viewfinder and is identical to that shown on page 4; the monitor turns off automatically. Note that the monitor may turn off and the viewfinder turn on if you place your finger or

other objects near the eye sensor; avoid covering the sensor when using the monitor.

To focus the display, use the diopter adjustment control. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your finger or fingernails in your eye.

The Framing Grid

A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Grid display in the setup menu (0 162).

The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes:

Mode dial

Auto mode (0 23): Let the camera pick the settings for photographs and movies.

Advanced movie mode (0 49): Choose the exposure mode for HD movies or shoot slow-motion movies.

Motion Snapshot mode (0 59): 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.

Best moment capture mode (0 41): 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 motion (Smart Photo Selector).

t, u, v, and w modes (0 33): Control shutter speed and aperture for advanced photographic effects.

• t: Programmed auto (0 34)

• u: Shutter-priority auto (0 35)

• v: Aperture-priority auto (0 36)

• w: Manual (0 37)

The Multi Selector

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

Settings:

View continuous shooting/self-timer menu (0 63).

Menu navigation: 4

Return to previous menu.

Items can be highlighted by rotating the multi selector as shown at right.

Settings: A

Lock exposure (0 129) and/or focus (0 154).

Menu navigation: 1

Move cursor up.

Settings: M

View flash mode menu (0 69).

Menu navigation: 3

Move cursor down.

The Multi Selector

Multi selector

Select highlighted item.

Settings: E

View exposure compensation menu (0 68).

Menu navigation: 2

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu.

The & (Feature) Button

The &

button gives access to the features

listed below. Press & to display options for the current mode, then rotate the command dial to highlight the desired option and press the dial to select (options can also be selected using the multi selector and J button).

• Live image control (C auto mode; 0 28): Adjust exposure (Bright-

ness control), contrast (Active D-Lighting), or depth of field (Background softening), or freeze or blur motion (Motion control). The effects can be previewed in the monitor.

• Quick menu access (t, u, v, and w modes; 0 33): Access Metering,

White balance, ISO sensitivity, Picture Control, Focus mode, and AF-area mode options.

• Best moment capture (u best moment capture mode; 0 43): Choose

from Slow view and Smart Photo Selector options.

• Advanced movie (v advanced movie mode; 0 52): Choose from

high-definition (HD movie) and slow-motion (Slow motion) recording.

• Theme (z Motion Snapshot mode; 0 61): Choose from Beauty,

Wave s, Relaxation, and Tenderness.

• Rating (playback mode; 0 88): Rate pic-

tures.

& button

The G Button

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

Tab s

Choose from the following menus:

K Playback menu (0109) B Setup menu (0 159) C t u v w u z v Shooting menu (0 119)

Menu options

Options in current menu.

Slider shows position in current menu.

G button

❚❚ Using the Menus

Use the multi selector (0 8) to navigate the menus.

Multi selector

Select a menu.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight tabs and press 2 to position the cursor in the highlighted menu.

Select an item.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight menu items and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item.

Select an option.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired option and press J to select.

Using the Menus

The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items displayed in gray are not currently available (0 181). To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (0 26).

First Steps

Attach the camera strap.

Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.

Charge the battery.

Insert the battery into the charger q and plug the charger in

w. An exhausted battery fully charges in about two hours.

Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete.

Battery charging

Charging complete

The Plug Adapter

Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger. adapter varies with the country or region of purchase. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown at right, making sure the plug is fully inserted. adapter could damage the product.

The shape of the

Attempting to forcibly remove the plug

The Battery and Charger

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xii and 177– 180 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures

below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F); failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0°C (32 °F) to 15°C (59°F) and from 45°C (113°F) to 60°C (140°F); the battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0°C (32 °F) or above 60°C (140°F).

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

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

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

Insert the battery and a memory card.

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

Front

Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memor y Cards

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

Forma tting Me mory Ca rds

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 (0 161). Note

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

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

The Write Protect Switch

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

Write-protect switch

Removing Batteries and Memory Cards

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

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

Memory Cards

• The camera stores pictures on SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards

(available separately; 0 172).

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

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

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

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

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

caution could damage the card.

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

• Do not format memory cards in a computer.

3) is off

Attach a lens.

Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm f/3.5–5.6. See page 148 for information on vibration reduction (VR) and page 203 for information on removing lenses.

Mounting mark (lens)

Mounting mark (camera)

Mounting mark (lens)

Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

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

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

Turn the camera on.

Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. The power lamp will briefly light green and the monitor will turn on. Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting.

Turn ing th e Cam era Of f

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

Auto Power Off

If no operations are performed for about a minute, the displays will turn off and the power lamp start to flash (if desired, the delay before the displays turn off automatically can be changed using the Auto power off option in the setup menu; 0 162). The camera can be reactivated by operating the buttons, mode dial, or other camera controls. If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the displays have turned off, the camera will turn off automatically.

Attaching and Removing Lenses

Turn the camera off before attaching or removing lenses. Note that when the camera is turned off, the sensor protection barrier in the lens will close, protecting the camera image sensor.

Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

If you are using a lens with a retractable lens barrel button (0 17), 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 and set the clock.

A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Use the multi selector and J button (0 11) to choose a language and set the camera clock. Photos can not be taken until you have set the time and date.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight

language and press J.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight date

format and press J.

Press 4 or 2 to select items and

press 1 or 3 to change. Press J

when finished.

Press 4 or 2 to highlight time

zone and press J.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight daylight

saving time option and press J.

Note: The camera uses a 24-hour clock. Language and clock can be changed at any time using

Language (0 165) and Ti me zone and date (0 165) opti ons in

setup menu.

The Camera Clock

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

The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessar y when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP-5D power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 174). Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month. If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date.

Check the battery level and memory card capacity.

Check the battery level and number

Battery level

of exposures remaining in the monitor.

❚❚ Battery Level

Display Description

Battery fully charged or

NO ICON

Cannot take pictures. Insert fully-charged battery.

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

Exposures remaining

❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining

The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored on the memory card at current settings (values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 1200 and 1299 are shown as 1.2 k). If a warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional images, insert another memory card (0 14) or delete some photos (0 87).

Auto Mode

Shoot photographs and movies. The camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the subject.

Taking Photos in Auto Mode

Select auto mode.

Rotate the mode dial to C.

Ready the camera.

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

Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of the built-in flash (0 69) or a tripod is recommended.

Availabl e Settings

For information on the options available in auto mode, see page 181.

Frame the photograph.

Position your subject in the center of the frame.

Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (0 151) 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. See page

150.

Focus area

Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway). Do not eject the memory card or

remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

Taking Several Photographs in Succession

If Off is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 112), you can take additional photographs without refocusing by keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway between shots.

Memory card access

lamp

The Shutter-Release Button

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

Focus: Press halfway Shoot: Press the rest

Automatic Scene Selection

In auto mode, the camera automatically analyzes the subject and selects the appropriate scene. The selected scene is shown in the monitor.

c Por trait: Human portrait subjects. d Landscape: Landscapes and cityscapes. f Night portrait: Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds. e Close up: Subjects close to the camera. g Night landscape: Poorly-lit landscapes and cityscapes. Z Auto: Subjects that do not fall into the categories listed above.

Scene icon

of the way down

Using a Zo om Lens

Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out).

Zoom in

Zoom ring

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

Face P riorit y

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).

Zoom out

Zoom guide

❚❚ 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 & and use the command dial. Rotate the dial to highlight an item and press the dial to view the effect.

Rotate the command dial to adjust the selected item. To hide live image con-

trols, press & again.

& button

Command dial

Active D-Lighting: Preserve details in highlights and shadows for natural contrast.

Increase effect

Reduce effectActive D-Lighting: High Active D-Lighting: Low

Background softening: Soften background details to make your subject stand out, or bring both background and foreground into focus.

Background sharp Background softened

Motion control: Suggest motion by blurring moving objects, or “freeze” motion to capture moving objects clearly.

Freeze motion Blur motion

Brightness control: Make pictures brighter or darker.

Sharpen background

Soften background

Freeze motion

Blur motion

Brighter

DarkerBrighter Darker

Live Image Control

When live image control is in effect, the built-in flash and optional flash units can not be used and only one picture will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, even if I is selected in the continuous/self-timer menu.

Viewing Photographs

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

K button

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

To zoom in on the center of the current image, rotate the command dial to the right (0 86). Rotate left to zoom out. To view multiple images, rotate the command dial left when the picture is displayed full frame (0 84).

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

Command dial

See Also

For information on toggling photo info on or off, see page 81. See page 89 for information on slide shows.

Deleting Pictures

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

Display the photograph.

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

Press O.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed.

O button

Delete the photograph.

Press O again to delete the picture and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the picture.

Deleting Multiple Pictures

The Delete option in the playback menu (0 87) can be used to delete selected pictures, all pictures, or pictures taken on selected dates.

Recording Movies in Auto Mode

In auto mode, the movie-record button can be used to shoot movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (the movie crop is shown in the display). Press the movie-record button to start and stop recording.

Taking Photographs During Recording

Photographs can be taken at any time during recording by pressing the shutter-

release button all the way down. Movie recording is not interrupted.

See Also

See page 56 for information on viewing movies.

Movie-record button

t, u, v, and w Modes

t, u, v , and w modes offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust settings according to your creative intent.

❚❚ Adjusting Settings

In t, u, v, and w modes, the settings below can be accessed directly from the shooting display. Press the & button and rotate the command dial to highlight a setting and press the dial to select.

Picture Control (0 136)

Metering (0 128)

Once selected, the setting can be changed by rotating the command dial. Press the dial again to save changes and exit to shooting mode.

Availabl e Settings

For information on the options available in t, u, v, and w modes, see page 181.

White balance (0 130)

Focus mode ( 0 149)

AF-area mode (0 153)ISO sensitivity (0 135)

Taking Photos in t, u, v, and w Modes

t Programmed Auto

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

❚❚ Choosing a Combination of Shutter Speed and Aperture

Although the shutter speed and aperture chosen by the camera will produce optimal results, you can also choose from other combinations that will produce the

same exposure (“flexible program”). Rotate the command dial right for large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion. Rotate the dial left for small apertures (high f-numbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. U is displayed while flexible program is in effect.

Restoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings

To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until U is no longer displayed, choose another mode, rotate the mode dial, or turn the camera off. The default shutter speed and aperture is automatically restored when the camera enters standby mode.

Command dial

u 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 (

160 0 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s)

❚❚ Choosing a Shutter Speed

Rotate the command dial right for faster shutter speeds, left for slower shutter speeds. Choose from values between 30 s and

4000 s. The electronic shutter,

which can be enabled either by selecting On for Silent photography (0 125) or by choosing a frame rate of 15, 30, or 60 fps (0 125) in continuous shooting mode (0 63), supports shutter speeds as

fast as

16,000 s; the slowest shutter speed

available with the electronic shutter is 30 s (silent photography) or

60 s (15, 30,

and 60 fps continuous).

Continuous Shooting

The selected shutter speed may change whe n conti nuous shooti ng (0 63) is in effect.

Command dial

v 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.

Large aperture (f/5.6) Small aperture (f/16)

❚❚ Choosing an Aperture

Rotate the command dial right for smaller apertures (higher f-numbers), left for larger apertures (lower f-numbers). The minimum and maximum values depend on the lens currently in use.

Command dial

w Manual

In manual exposure 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). Shutter speed is set by rotating the command dial right for faster speeds and left for slower speeds: choose from values between 30 s and

16,000 s when the electronic shutter is

4000 s (30 s and

Command dial

enabled by selecting On for Silent photography, or

60 s and

16,000 s when the

electronic shutter is enabled by selecting a frame rate of 15, 30, or 60 fps in continuous shooting mode; 0 63, 125), or select “Bulb” or “Time” to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time-exposure. Aperture is selected by rotating the multi selector clockwise for smaller apertures (higher f-numbers) and counterclockwise for larger apertures (lower f-numbers): choose from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens.

Continuous Shooting

The selected shutter speed may change when continuous shooting (0 63) is in effect.

The Exposure Indicator

When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” or “Time” are selected, the exposure indicator shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.

Optimal exposure Underexposed by

3EV Overexposed by over 2 EV

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

Select the following shutter speeds for

long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.

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

• Time: Requires an optional ML-L3 remote control (0 170). Start the exposure by pressing the ML-L3 shutterrelease button. The shutter remains open until the button is pressed a second time.

Ready the camera.

Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged EN-EL21 battery or an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5D power connector. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for Long exposure NR in the shooting menu (0 146).

Choose a shutter speed.

Select mode w and choose a shutter speed as follows:

• Bulb: Rotate the command dial left until “Bulb” is selected for shutter speed.

• Time: Rotate the command dial left until “Bulb” is selected for shutter speed, and then select # (remote control mode) for Continuous/self- timer (0 63).

Open the shutter.

Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete.

Time: Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down. The shutter will open immediately or after a two-second delay.

Close the shutter.

Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button.

Time: Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down.

Shooting ends automatically after two minutes. Note that some time may be required to record long exposures.

Command dial

Recording Movies in t, u, v, and w Modes

In t, u, v, and w modes, the movierecord button can be used to shoot movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (the corners of the movie crop are shown in the display). Press the movierecord button to start and stop recording. Note that regardless of the mode selected, movies are recorded using programmed auto exposure; to adjust exposure when shooting movies, select advanced movie mode (0 49).

Movie-record button

Taking Photographs During Recording

Photographs can be taken at any time during recording by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. Movie recording is not interrupted.

See Also

See page 56 for information on viewing movies.

Best Moment Capture Mode

This mode is ideal for fast-changing, hard-to-capture subjects. Choose when 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 motion (Smart Photo Selector).

Slow View

In this 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. While the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway, the camera records up to 40 frames over about 1.3 s and plays them back in a continuous slow-motion loop. When the frame you want to keep is displayed, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to record the current frame and discard the remaining images.

Select u mode.

Rotate the mode dial to u.

Availabl e Settings

For information on the options available in best moment capture mode, see page 181.

Frame the photograph.

Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.

Press the shutter-release button halfway.

The camera will focus (0 24) and then, over a span of about 1.3 s, record 40 frames to a temporary memory buffer.

View the buffer contents.

Keep the shutter-release button

pressed halfway to play the frames in the buffer back in a continuous loop about 6 s long. The position of the current frame is shown by a progress indicator.

The Capture Illuminator

The optional SB-N5 flash unit is equipped with a capture illuminator which lights during buffering (0 74).

Progress indicator

Record the desired frame.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to record the current frame and discard the remaining images. To exit without recording a photograph, release the button without pressing it all the way down.

❚❚ Choosing a Capture Mode

Pressing the & button in best moment capture mode displays the following options. Rotate the command dial to highlight the desired capture mode and press the dial to select.

• Slow view: Take pictures in slow view

mode (0 41).

• Smart Photo Selector: Take pictures using

the Smart Photo Selector (0 44).

& button

Smart Photo Selector

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

Select u mode.

Rotate the mode dial to u.

Select Smart Photo Selector mode.

Press &, then rotate the command dial to highlight Smart Photo Selector and press the dial to select.

& button

Frame the photograph.

Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.

Begin buffering photographs.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 24). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer. The camera continuously adjusts focus to account for changes in the distance to the subject while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Buffering

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

Shutter-release button pressed

halfway to focus

Buffering

The optional SB-N5 flash unit is equipped with a capture illuminator which lights during buffering (0 74). Buffering ends automatically and the capture illuminator turns off after shooting or if the shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway for about six seconds.

Shutter-release button

pressed all the way

down

Shooting ends

Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The camera will compare shots recorded to the buffer both before and after the shutter-release button was pressed 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 Files

Do not delete the “NCSPSLST.LST” file from the “NCFL” folder on the memory card or change the file names of images taken with the Smart

Photo Selector. The camera will no longer recognize the affected files as Smart Photo Selector images and will instead handle them as independent photographs.

See Also

Use the Number of shots saved option in the shooting menu to choose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo Selector (0 125).

Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector

Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 30; 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 the multi selector right to view the next picture, the camera will skip over the best shot candidates, with the result that the next picture displayed will not have a file number that immediately follows that of the current picture). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

K button

Choosing the Best Shot

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

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.

O button

Deleting Individual Photographs

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

Best Moment Capture Mode

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

Advanced Movie Mode

Choose this mode to film slow-motion movies or to shoot highdefinition (HD) movies in mode t, u, v, or w.

HD Movies

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

Select advanced movie mode.

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

Frame the opening shot.

Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display.

Availabl e Settings

For information on the options available in advanced movie mode, see page 183.

The 0 Icon

A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.

See Also

For information on choosing an exposure mode, see page 122. Frame size and frame rate options are described on page 126.

Start recording.

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

Audio Recording

Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built-in microphone may record sounds made by the camera or lens. By default, the camera focuses continuously; to avoid recording focus noise, select a focus mode of AF-S (0 149). The Movie sound options item in the shooting menu offers sensitivity and wind noise options for both built-in and external microphones (0 147).

End recording.

Movie-record button

Recording indicator/ Time elapsed

Time available

Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached (0 126), the memory card is full, another mode is selected, the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 xvi).

Maximum Length

At default settings, HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 minutes in length (for more information, see page 126); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 172).

Movie-record button

Focus and Exposure Lock

Focus and exposure will lock while the A (multi selector up) button is pressed (0 129, 154).

❚❚ Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting HD movie recording. Photographs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2.

Taking Photographs During Movie Recording

Up to 20 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion movies.

❚❚ Choosing the Movie Type

To choose between high definition and slow motion recording, press &, then rotate the command dial to highlight one of the following options and press the dial to select:

• HD movie: Record movies in HD (0 49).

• Slow motion: Record slow-motion movies

& button

(0 53).

Recording Movies

Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the displays and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed

through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced in HD movies by choosing a Fli cker reducti on option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply, but note that the slowest shutter speed avail-

able is

100 s at 50 Hz,

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.

60 s at 60 Hz; 0 164). Bright light sources may

Slow Motion

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

Select advanced movie mode.

Rotate the mode dial to v.

Select slow-motion mode.

Press the & button, then rotate the command dial to highlight Slow motion and press the dial to select. A slow-motion movie crop with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3 will appear in the display.

Frame the opening shot.

Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display.

& button

Focus.

Start recording.

Press the movie-record button to begin recording. A recording indicator, the time elapsed, and the time available are displayed while recording is in progress. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the display; face detection (0 27) is not available and focus and exposure can not be adjusted.

Focus area

Movie-record button

Recording indicator/ Time elapsed

Time available

End recording.

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

Maximum Length

Up to 3 seconds or 4 GB of footage can be recorded; note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 172).

See Also

Frame rate options are described on page 126.

Movie-record button

Viewing Movies

Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 30). Press J to start playback.

1 icon/Length

The following operations can be performed:

To Use Description

Movie playback indicator/

Current position/total length

Guide Volume

Pause Pause playback.

Play J

Advance/

rewind

Adjust

volume

Return to

full-frame

playback

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. You can also rotate the multi selector to rewind or advance when playback is paused.

Rotate the command dial to adjust volume.

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

Deleting Movies

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

See Also

See page 116 for information on trimming unwanted footage from movies.

O button

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 Snapshot” is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 4 s, followed by the still image; playback is accompanied by a background track about 10 s long.

Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode

Select Motion Snapshot mode.

Rotate the mode dial to z.

Frame the picture.

Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.

Availabl e Settings

For information on the options available in Motion Snapshot mode, see page 0 183.

Begin buffering.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 24). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer.

Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The camera will record a photograph, together with about 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.

Buffering

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

Shutter-release button pressed

halfway to focus

Shutter-release button

pressed all the way

down

Shooting ends

Buffering

❚❚ Choosing a Theme

To choose the background music for the movie, press & and use the command dial to select from Beauty, Waves, Relax- ation, and Te n de r ne s s. Rotate the command dial to highlight an option and press the dial to select.

To play the background music for the highlighted theme, press the $ button and use the command dial to adjust volume.

& button

$ button

Motion Snapshot Mode

Live audio is not recorded. Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button and the flash can not be used.

See Also

See page 127 for information on choosing what portions of the buffer are included in the movie footage. For information on saving Motion Snapshots in a format that can be viewed in most movie playback software, see page 128.

Viewing Motion Snapshots

Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 30; Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z icon). Pressing J 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; the background track plays for about 10 s (to choose a new background track, use the Change theme option in the playback menu; 0 117). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

Deleting Motion Snapshots

To delete the current Motion Snapshot, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the photo

and movie and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the file.

Note that once deleted, Motion Snapshots can not be recovered.

K button

O button

More on Photography

Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, and Remote Control Modes

Pressing 4 (C) on the multi selector displays a choice of shutterrelease modes for still photography:

8 Single frame: The camera takes pictures one at a time.

Continuous: The camera takes photographs while the shutter-release

button is pressed. The rate can be selected using the Conti nuous option in the shooting menu (0 125).

E Self-timer: Delayed shutter release (0 65).

# Remote control: The shutter is using a remote control (0 65).

Continuous Mode

To take pictures in continuous mode:

Display release mode options.

Press 4 (C) to display release mode options.

Select I.

Highlight I and press J.

Compose the shot and start shooting.

The camera takes pictures while the shutter-release button is held all the way down.

Continuous Mode

The Co ntinuous option in the shooting menu offers a choice of 5, 15, 30, and 60 fps (0 125). Frame rates of 15, 30, and 60 fps use an electronic shutter; except when On is selected for Silent photography (0 125), a mechanical shutter is used at a frame rate of 5 fps. The builtin flash can be used when 5fps is selected, but only one picture will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed; at settings of 15, 30, and 60 fps, the built-in flash will not fire. At 15 fps, the maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst is about 45, while at 30 and 60 fps the maximum is about 40. For more information, see page 186.

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 up to about a minute. If the battery is exhausted before all photographs are recorded, the shutter release will be disabled and the remaining images transferred to the memory card.

Continuous shooting is not available in best moment capture, advanced movie, or Motion Snapshot mode, when live image control is used in auto mode (0 28), or when On is selected for HDR in the shooting menu (0 145).

Buffer Size

The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that the frame rate will drop or shooting will pause when the buffer is full. The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is displayed while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (this number is an approximation only and varies with shooting conditions). The illustration shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 35 pictures.

Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes

The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 170) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits.

Before Using the ML-L3 Remote Control

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

Display release mode options.

Press 4 (C) to display release mode options.

Select the desired option.

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

Mount the camera on a tripod.

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

Frame the photograph and shoot.

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

Remote control mode: From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less, aim the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the front of the camera (0 2) and press the ML-L3 shutter-release button. If 2s delay is selected for Remote control in the setup menu (0 163), the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released. If Quick response is selected, the self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released.

Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. Turning the camera off cancels self-timer and remote control modes. Remote control mode is cancelled automatically if no operations are performed for about ten minutes after the mode is selected in Step 2.

Movie Mode

In self-timer mode, start and stop the timer by pressing the movierecord button instead of the shutter-release button. In remote control mode, the ML-L3 shutter-release button functions as the movie-record button for advanced movie mode (0 49).

Using a Flash

When using the built-in flash, press the N button to raise the flash before shooting. Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the self-timer or delayed-remote timer is counting down.

In remote control mode, the flash starts charging while the camera is waiting for the signal from the remote. The camera will only respond to the shutter-release button on the remote control when the flash is charged. If red-eye reduction (0 69) is used when Quick response is selected for Remote control in the setup menu (0 163), the shutter will be released about 1 second after the red-eye reduction lamp lights. If 2 s delay is selected, there will be about a 2 second delay after the shutter-release button on the remote control is pressed; the red-eye reduction lamp will then light for about 1 second before the shutter is released.

See Also

For information on choosing how long the camera will wait for a signal from the remote, see page 163. See page162 for information on choosing the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode.

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker.

–1 EV No compensation +1 EV

Display exposure compensation options.

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

Choose a value.

Use the multi selector to choose from

values between –3 EV (underexposure) and +3 EV (overexposure) in increments of

3 EV. In general, posi-

tive values make the image brighter while negative values make it darker.

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Except in auto mode, exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is most effective when used with centerweighted or spot metering (0 128).

Using a Fl ash

When used with a flash, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level.

The Built-in Flash

To use the flash, raise it by pressing the N button. Charging begins when the flash is raised; once charging is complete, a flash-ready indicator (N) will be displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The following flash modes are available; choose a flash mode as described on the following page.

Fill flash: The flash fires with every shot. Use when the subject is

poorly lit or with back-lit subjects to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

Red-eye reduction: The red-eye reduction lamp lights before the

flash fires, reducing “red-eye” caused by light reflecting from your subject's retinas.

Red-eye reduction + slow sync: Combines red-eye reduction with slow shutter speeds to capture background details at night or

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under low light. Use for portraits taken against a backdrop of night scenery.

Fill flash + slow sync: Combines fill flash with slow shutter speeds

to capture details of poorly-lit backgrounds. Rear curtain + slow sync: Combines rear-curtain sync (see below)

with slow shutter speeds to capture poorly-lit background details.

Rear-curtain sync: While in other modes the flash fires as the shutter opens, in rear-curtain sync the flash fires just before the

shutter closes, creating streams of light that appear to follow moving light sources.

N button

Lowering the Built-in Flash

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

Choosing a Flash Mode

Display the flash mode options.

Press 3 (N) to display a list of flash modes. The modes available vary with the shooting mode (0 7).

N Fill flash N Fill flash

NY Red-eye reduction NY Red-eye reduction

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

Select a flash mode.

Use the multi selector to highlight a flash mode (0 69) and press J to select.

Auto mode t, v

Red-eye reduction +

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u, w

slow sync

Using the Built-in Flash

The built-in flash can be used in auto and t, u, v, and w modes only; note, however, that the flash can not be used with live image control (0 28) and will not fire when On is selected for HDR in the shooting menu (0 145), or in I mode (0 63) when a frame rate of 15, 30, or 60 fps is selected for Continuous in the shooting menu (0 125). 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

Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. With the standard zoom lens at maximum aperture and ISO sensitivity set to ISO 160 to 6400, the range is approximately 0.6 m–7.0 m (2 ft–23 ft) when the lens is zoomed all the way out, 0.6 m–4.2 m (2 ft–13.8 ft) at maximum zoom.

See Also

See page 157 for information on flash control, or page 158 for information on adjusting flash level.

Optional Flash Units

In still image mode, optional flash units for Nikon 1 cameras can be used for lighting effects such as bounce-flash photography or, when an optional SB-N5 flash unit is attached, to provide capture illumination in best moment capture and Motion Snapshot modes. The built-in flash does not fire when an optional flash unit is attached.

In the instructions that follow, the optional SB-N5 flash unit is used for illustrative purposes.

Attaching Flash Units

Mount optional flash units on the camera multi accessory port.

Remove the multi accessory port cover.

Remove the cover as shown at right. Keep the cover in a safe place and replace it when the port is not in use.

Attach the flash unit.

Turn the camera off and mount the flash unit on the multi accessory port as described in the manual provided with the flash unit.

Supported Flash Units

The camera supports only flash units designated for use with Nikon 1 cameras.

Taking Pict ures

Follow the steps below to take pictures with the flash.

Turn the camera and flash unit on.

Choose a flash mode.

Choose a flash mode as described on page 70.

Position the flash head.

Rotate the flash head so that it points directly ahead.

Take pictures.

Before shooting, confirm that the flash status indicator on the rear of the flash unit is lit and that the flash-ready indicator (N) appears in the camera display. To take pictures without the flash, turn the flash unit off.

Flash st atus indicato r

Capture-illuminator

status indicator

See Also

See page 157 for information on flash control, or page 158 for information on adjusting flash level.

❚❚ Bounce Lighting

Light from the flash can be “bounced” (reflected) from a ceiling or wall, diffusing the light from the flash to make shadows less harsh and reduce glare from hair, skin, clothing and foreground objects.

Flash head rotated upward 90 °

(bounce lighting)

Bounce Lighting

If possible, bounce flash lighting from a reflective white or near-white surface; light reflected from other surfaces may change the colors in the photograph. If no suitable surface can be found nearby, a piece of white paper (A4 or letter sized) can be used instead, but be sure to check the results in the camera display.

The Capture Illuminator

The optional SB-N5 flash unit offers a capture

illuminator that lights to illuminate subjects in best moment capture and Motion Snapshot modes (0 41, 59). In Smart Photo Selector and Motion Snapshot modes, the illuminator will light for about 6 seconds during buffering, illuminating subjects about 1 m (3.3 ft) from the camera. In slow view, the illuminator will light for about 1.3 seconds, starting when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Before shooting, confirm that the capture-illuminator status indicator is lit. The indicator lights during buffering.

Flash pointed directly ahead

(normal lighting)

Optional Flash Units

Detailed instructions may be found in the manual provided with the flash unit. Optional flash units can be used in auto and t, u, v, and w modes only; note, however, that the flash can not be used with live image control (0 28) and will not fire when On is selected for HDR in the shooting menu (0 145), or in I mode (0 63) when a frame rate of 15, 30, or 60 fps is selected for Continuo us in the shooting menu (0 125).

The Flash/Capture-Illuminator Status Indicators

If the flash status or capture-illuminator status indicator on the rear of the SB-N5 flashes, one of the following errors may have occurred:

Display Description

The flash status indicator flashes for about 3 seconds after a photograph is taken.

The flash or capture status indicator flashes once a second.

The flash and capture status indicators flash once every 2 seconds.

The flash status indicator flashes 8 times a second.

The flash has fired at full power and the photograph may be underexposed. Try reducing the distance to the subject or increasing ISO sensitivity (0 135). Continuous use has caused the temperature of the flash unit to rise and the unit has been disabled to protect the flash. Turn the unit off and wait for it to cool. A data transfer error has occurred. Check that the flash unit is correctly attached. An error has occurred in the unit’s internal circuitry. Turn the camera off, remove the flash unit, and take the camera and flash unit to a Nikon-authorized service center for consultation.

The GP-N100 GPS Unit

GP-N100 GPS units (available separately) can be used to record information on your current position when pictures are taken. This information can be viewed on a computer using ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 171). ViewNX 2 can be installed from the supplied ViewNX 2/ Short Movie Creator CD.

Attaching the GP-N100

The GP-N100 attaches to the camera multi accessory port.

Remove the multi accessory port cover.

Remove the cover as shown at right. Keep the cover in a safe place and replace it when the port is not in use.

Attach the GP-N100.

Turn the camera off and mount the

GP-N100 on the multi accessory port as described in the manual provided with the GPS unit.

Setup Menu Options

The GPS item in the setup menu contains the following options. To display GPS options, press G and select GPS in the setup menu.

• Auto power off: Choose whether the displays turn off automati- cally when the GP-N100 is attached.

Enable

Disable

Camera displays turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto power off in the setup menu (0 162). This reduces the drain on the battery.

The displays do not turn off automatically while the GP-N100 is attached.

• Position: This item is only available if the GP-N100 is currently receiving GPS data, when it displays the current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and expiry date for Assisted GPS data (0 78) as reported by the GP-N100.

• Use GPS to set clock: Select Ye s to synchronize the camera clock with the time reported by the GPS device.

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the camera clock.

Connection Status

Connection status is shown by the h icon in the camera display (0 4) and the LED on the GP-N100:

h icon LED Description

h (flashes)

h (static)

GPS data are only recorded while the GP-N100 is receiving signals from at least three satellites. If no signal is received for over two seconds, the h icon will clear from the camera display and no GPS data will be recorded.

Assisted GPS

When connected to a computer using its supplied USB cable, the GP-N100 can use resources provided by Nikon servers to reduce the time needed to acquire GPS data (GPS data can still be acquired without these resources, although the time needed to do may increase).

This method of determining position using supplementary information stored in a file supplied by a network is known as “Assisted GPS” (A-GPS or aGPS). To connect to Nikon servers and receive Assisted GPS files, the GP-N100 uses GP-N100 Utility software, available for download from the following website:

http://nikonimglib.com/gpn100u/

For information on using GP-N100 Utility, see the above website or online help. The Assisted GPS file provided by the servers is valid for two weeks, after which time it can no longer be used to assist global positioning. Use GP-N100 Utility regularly to keep the GP-N100 up to date.

Flashes (red)

Flashes (green)

On (green)

The GPS unit is searching for a signal. Pictures taken while the h icon is flashing do not include GPS data. The unit is receiving signals from three GPS satellites. GPS data will be recorded with photographs. The unit is receiving signals from four or more GPS satellites. More precise GPS data will be recorded with photographs.

The WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter

Reset file numbering

Attach an optional WU-1b wireless mobile adapter to the camera USB connector to copy images to, or control the camera from, smartphone or tablet devices running the Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility app.

Connect the WU-1b.

After removing the rubber cap from the WU-1b USB connector, turn the camera off and attach the adapter to the camera USB connector.

Activate the adapter.

Select Wireless mobile adapter in the setup menu (0 159). A confirma- tion dialog will be displayed; select Ye s to activate the WU-1b, allowing wireless connection to smart devices, or No to deactivate the WU-1b and prevent wireless connection.

Using the WU-1b for the First Time

After connecting the WU-1b, you will need to adjust smart device wireless settings. See the WU-1b manual for more information.

Time zone and date

Activate the wireless mobile adapter?

Yes

Firmware version

Launch the Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility.

Launch the Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility on the smart device.

Tak e pictures remotely.

Reset file numbering

Once a wireless connection is estab-

Time zone and date

lished, the smart device will display the view through the camera lens; the camera will display a message stating that a wireless connection is active.

Wireless Ne tworks

Camera settings can not be adjusted while the camera is connected to a wireless network. To end the connection, press the G button.

The Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility

The Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility is available from Google Play and the App Store. System requirements and Information on installation, wireless connections and use may be found in the Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility manual available in pdf format from the following URL:

http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU/

Firmware version

Wireless mobile adapter active

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Nikon 1 V2, 1 1 V2 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting the Most from Your Camera

Accessories

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Introduction

Package Contents

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

The Monitor

The Mode Dial

The Multi Selector

First Steps

Auto Mode

Taking Photos in Auto Mode

Viewing Photographs

Deleting Pictures

Recording Movies in Auto Mode

Best Moment Capture Mode

Slow View

Smart Photo Selector

Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector

Choosing the Best Shot

Deleting Pictures

Advanced Movie Mode

HD Movies

Slow Motion

Viewing Movies

Deleting Movies

Motion Snapshot Mode

Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode

Viewing Motion Snapshots

Deleting Motion Snapshots

More on Photography

Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, and Remote Control Modes

Continuous Mode

Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes

Exposure Compensation

The Built-in Flash

Choosing a Flash Mode

Optional Flash Units

Attaching Flash Units

Taking Pict ures

The GP-N100 GPS Unit

Attaching the GP-N100

Setup Menu Options

The WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter