Nikon 27629, 1 S1, 27631 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

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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).

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Getting the Most from Your Camera 0 ii

Table of Contents 0 iv

Introduction 0 1

Auto Mode 0 23

Creative Mode 0 33

Best Moment Capture Mode 0 45

Motion Snapshot Mode 0 53

Recording and Viewing Movies 0 57

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. See page 8 for more information.

Shutter-release button

Shoot movies with the movie-record button.

Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record button in auto (0 31), creative (0 43), and advanced movie (0 57) modes.

Movie-record button

Create short movies with music.

Install the supplied software (0 91), copy photos and movies to your computer using ViewNX 2 (0 95), and use Short Movie Creator to create short movies (0 98).

View short movies in high definition.

Tra nsf er short movies to the camera (0 99) and use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to an HDTV (0 100).

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Accessories

Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of interchangeable lenses and other accessories (0 163).

Lens es

Software for Nikon digital cameras (available on CD)

Wate rpr oof cases

Wireless mobile adapters

Mount adapters

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

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

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

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

Introduction 1

Before You Begin ...........................................................................1

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

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

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

The Multi Selector .................................................................................. 6

The G Button....................................................................................7

First Steps......................................................................................13

Auto Mode 23

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

Viewing Photographs .................................................................29

Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................30

Recording Movies in Auto Mode ..............................................31

Creative Mode 33

Choosing a Creative Mode.........................................................33

Choosing a Scene ........................................................................34

Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes......................................36

P Programmed Auto............................................................................36

S Shutter-Priority Auto........................................................................37

A Aperture-Priority Auto ....................................................................38

M Manual .................................................................................................39

Backlighting .................................................................................42

Recording Movies in Creative Mode ........................................43

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Best Moment Capture Mode 45

Slow View......................................................................................45

Smart Photo Selector..................................................................47

Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector ........50

Choosing the Best Shot ..................................................................... 50

Deleting Pictures.................................................................................. 51

Motion Snapshot Mode 53

Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode .......................................53

Viewing Motion Snapshots .......................................................56

Deleting Motion Snapshots............................................................. 56

Recording and Viewing Movies 57

Recording HD Movies.................................................................58

Recording Slow-Motion Movies ............................................... 62

Viewing Movies ........................................................................... 65

Deleting Movies ...................................................................................66

For Your Safety

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

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

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

ings before using this Nikon product.

❚❚WARNINGS

Keep the sun out of the frame. Keep the

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

Turn off immediately in the event of mal-

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

Do not use in the presence of flammable

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

Do not disassemble. Touching the prod-

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

Keep out of reach of children. Failure to

observe this precaution could result in injury. In addition, note that small parts constitute a 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.

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

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.

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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 electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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AVC Patent Portfolio License

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

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

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

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

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

Temperature Warnings

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

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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

The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of thirdparty rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

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

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Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

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

ACCESSORIES RANTY.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR-

Servicing the Camera and Accessories

Before Taking Important Pictures

Life-Long Learning

HE USE OF NON-NIKON

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Introduction

Before You Begin

Before using your camera for the first time, confirm that the package contains the items listed in the User’s Manual.

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Parts of the Camera

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

The Camera Body

31 2 54

6 5

7 8

14 1213

1 Movie-record button

....................................31, 43, 57, 59, 63

2 Shutter-release

button ....................... 25, 46, 48, 54, 61

3 Power switch........................................19

4 Power lamp .......................................... 19

5 Microphone........................................140

6 Focal plane mark (E)......................132

7 AF-assist illuminator ........................135

Self-timer lamp ...................................69

Red-eye reduction lamp ................... 74

8 Eyelet for camera strap...................... 13

9 Flash pop-up button..........................72

10 HDMI connector cover .................... 100

11 USB connector cover ......... 76, 95, 102

12 Lens release button..........................196

13 Dust shield................................169, 170

14 Lens mount .................................18, 132

15 Mounting mark...................................18

16 Body cap.............................................164

17 Built-in flash ......................................... 72

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

19 USB connector..................... 76, 95, 102

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The Camera Body (Continued)

3 4

12 13

5 6

1011

1 Monitor ....................................4, 79, 157

2 K (playback) button ............29, 50, 56

3 G (menu) button ..........................7

4 Multi selector ......................................... 6

J (OK) button.......................................6

& (feature) ...........................................11

E (exposure compensation)............ 71

M (flash mode).....................................73

C (continuous shooting/

self-timer)..................................... 67, 69

5 Memory card access lamp .........17, 24

* Camera does not support TA-N100 tripod mounting spacer.

Holding the Camera

When framing photographs, hold the camera as shown below.

Hold the camera in

your right hand.

Keep your elbows

propped lightly

against your torso.

6 O (delete) button.........................30, 85

7 Power connector cover

for optional power connector......167

8 Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover latch...........................15, 17, 167

9 Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ... 15, 17, 167

10 Tripod socket 11 Speaker

12 Memor y card slot................................15

13 Batter y latch......................... 15, 17, 167

Cradle the lens with your left hand.

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The Monitor

421 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

35 34 33 32

30 29 28

27 222325 2426 20

1 Shooting mode ..................................... 8

2 Live image control..............................27

Creative mode ............................. 33, 34

Best moment capture

selection .......................................45, 47

Advanced movie selection ........ 57, 62

Exposure mode ................................ 119

3 Flexible program indicator ...............36

4 Flash mode ...........................................72

5 S elf-timer .............. ......................... 67, 69

Continuous mode*............................. 67

6 Active D-Lighting*.......................... 126

7 Picture Control*............................... 148

8 White balance*................................ 142

9 Movie settings (HD movies)*........ 139

Frame rate

(slow-motion movies)*................. 138

10 Image size*....................................... 120

11 Image quality*................................. 120

12 Focus mode*..................................... 128

13 AF-area mode*................................. 133

14 Face-priority*.............................. 26, 135

15 Focus area....................................24, 133

16 AF-area brackets*............................ 128

17 Flash compensation........................ 136

18 Exposure compensation ...................71

* Available only when Detailed is selected for Display > Shooting in the

setup menu (0 157).

19 Flash-ready indicator.........................72

20 “K” (appears when memory remains

for over 1000 exposures) .................22

21 Number of exposures remaining.... 22

Number of shots remaining

before memory buffer fills .............. 68

White balance

recording indicator .........................145

Card warning indicator...........157, 185

22 Time available............................... 59, 63

23 ISO sensitivity ....................................147

24 ISO sensitivity indicator...................147

Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ........147

25 Aperture......................................... 38, 39

26 Shutter speed ............................... 37, 39

27 Metering .............................................123

28 Battery indicator*............................... 22

29 Sound settings*................................158

30 HDR ........................................................42

31 Eye-Fi connection indicator*.........166

32 Autoexposure (AE) lock

indicator ............................................159

33 Microphone sensitivity*.................140

34 Time elapsed.................................59, 63

35 Recording indicator.....................59, 63

12 13 14

15 16 17

18 19

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The Framing Grid

A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Display > Grid display in the setup menu (0 157).

The Multi Selector

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

Settings: &

See page 11.

Menu navigation: 1

Move cursor up.

Settings:

View continuous shooting/self-timer menu (0 67).

Menu navigation: 4

Return to previous menu.

Settings: M

View flash mode menu (0 72).

Menu navigation: 3

Move cursor down.

The Multi Selector

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

Multi selector

Select highlighted item.

Settings: E

View exposure compensation menu (0 71).

Menu navigation: 2

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu.

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The G Button

The shooting mode and most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. Press the G button to display the menu selection dialog shown below, then use the multi selector to highlight the icon for the desired menu and press J.

Playback menu (0 107): Shooting menu (0 117):

Adjust playback settings.

Shooting mode menu (0 8):

Choose a shooting mode.

Movie menu (0 137): Setup menu (0 155): Adjust movie-recording options. Adjust basic camera settings.

Image processing menu (0 141): Adjust white balance, ISO sensitivity, Picture Controls, and other image

processing settings for photographs and movies.

Adjust settings for still photography.

G button

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❚❚ Choosing a Shooting Mode

To display the shooting mode menu, press the G button, highlight Shoot- ing mode, and press J. Use the multi selector to highlight a shooting mode and press J to select the highlighted option.

z Motion Snapshot mode (0 53): Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about 1.6 s of movie footage. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot” is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 4 s, followed by the still image.

u Best moment capture mode (0 45): 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).

C Auto mode (0 23): Let the camera pick the set- tings for photographs and movies.

w Creative mode (0 33): For photographs in which you want to use special effects, match settings to the scene, or control shutter speed and aperture.

v Advanced movie mode (0 57): Choose the shutter speed and aperture for HD movies or shoot slow-motion movies.

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Options for each mode can be displayed by highlighting the mode and pressing 2. Press 4 to return to the shooting mode menu.

z Motion Snapshot mode: Choose a theme (0 55).

• Beauty (1) • Relaxation (3)

• Wav es (2) • Tenderness (4)

u Best moment capture mode: Choose between slow view and Smart Photo Selector modes (0 45).

• Slow view (t)

• Smart Photo Selector (y)

C Auto mode: Take photographs using live controls (0 27).

• Active D-Lighting (Y) • Motion control (6)

• Background softening (5) • Brightness control (E)

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w Creative mode: Choose a scene (0 33).

• Programmed auto (P) • Night portrait (o)

• Shutter-priority auto (S) • Backlighting (m)

• Aperture-priority auto (A) • Soft (q)

• Manual (M) • Miniature effect (r)

• Night landscape (j) • Selective color (s)

v Advanced movie mode: Choose between HD (0 57) and slow- motion movies (0 62).

• Programmed auto (P) • Manual (M)

• Shutter-priority auto (S) • Slow motion (y)

• Aperture-priority auto (A)

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& (Feature)

The options for each mode can also be displayed by pressing the & key on the multi selector after selecting the shooting mode.

In playback mode, the & key can be used to rate pictures (0 86).

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❚❚ Using the Menus

Use the multi selector (0 6) to navigate the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, and setup menus.

Multi selector

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

Choosing a Menu

To display another menu, press 4 in Step 1 and then press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired icon. Press 2 to position the cursor in the highlighted menu.

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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

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The Battery and Charger

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xii and 170– 173 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures

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

Charge the battery at ambient temperatures between 5°C (41 °F) and 35°C (95 °F). If the CHARGE lamp 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.

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Insert the battery and a memory card.

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

Rear

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Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards

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

Formatting Memory Cards

If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 156). 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

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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 batter y, 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; 0 165).

• 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

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Attach a lens.

Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6. See page 127 for information on vibration reduction (VR) and page 196 for information on removing lenses.

Mounting mark (lens)

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.

Mounting mark (camera)

Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

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

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Turn the camera on.

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

Turning the Camera Off

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

Auto Power Off

If no operations are performed for about a minute, the display will turn off and the power lamp start to flash (if desired, the delay before the display turns off automatically can be changed using the Auto power off option in the setup menu; 0 158). The camera can be reactivated by operating the shutter-release button. If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the display has turned off, the camera will turn off automatically.

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 18), 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).

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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 6) 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 (0 160) and Tim e zone and date (0 160) options in

setup menu.

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The Camera Clock

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

The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP-5C power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 167). 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.

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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 (0 157). 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 15) or delete some photos (0 85).

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Auto Mode

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

Taking Photos in Auto Mode

Select C mode.

Press the G button to display the menus and select C (auto) for Shoot- ing mode (0 8).

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.

Frame the photograph.

Position your subject in the center of the frame.

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Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up (0 72) and the AF-assist illuminator (0 135) 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

130.

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.

Focus area

Memory card access

lamp

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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

Taking Several Photographs in Succession

If Off is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 110), you can take additional photographs without refocusing by keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway between shots.

Automatic Scene Selection

In auto mode, the camera automatically 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.

of the way down

Scene icon

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Using a Zoom Lens

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

Zoom in

Zoom out

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).

Available Settings

For information on the options available in auto mode, see page 174.

See Also

See page 158 for information on silencing the beep that sounds when the camera focuses or the shutter is released.

Zoom guide

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❚❚ Live Image Control

Live image controls let you preview how changes to each control will affect the final photograph. To choose a live image control for auto mode, press 1 (&), use the multi selector to highlight a control, and press J to view the effect.

Rotate the multi selector to choose a setting and press J to select. To cancel live image controls, press 1 (&) again.

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

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

Background sharp Background softened

Increase effect

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

Sharpen background

Soften background

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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.

Live Image Control

Continuous shooting is not available (0 67) and the built-in flash can not be used when live image control is in effect. Pressing the movierecord button cancels live image control.

Freeze motion

Blur motion

Brighter

DarkerBrighter Darker

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

See Also

For information on toggling photo info on or off, see page 158. See page 82 for information on viewing multiple images. For information on zooming in on the center of the current image, see page 84. See page 87 for information on slide shows.

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Deleting Pictures

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

Display the photograph.

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

Press O.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed.

Delete the photograph.

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

O button

Deleting Multiple Pictures

The Delete option in the playback menu (0 85) can be used to delete all or selected pictures.

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Recording Movies in Auto Mode

In auto mode, the movie-record button can be used to shoot HD 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 with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 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 65 for information on viewing movies.

Movie-record button

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Creative Mode

Choose creative mode when to take photos using special effects, match settings to the scene, or control shutter speed and aperture.

Choosing a Creative Mode

Select w mode.

Press the G button to display the menus and select w (creative mode) for Shooting mode (0 8).

Choose a scene.

Press 1 (&) and highlight a scene using the multi selector (0 34).

Press J to select the highlighted scene. Your selection is indicated by an icon in the display.

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Choosing a Scene

Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes:

Option Description

The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for opti-

Programmed auto (P)

Shutter-priority auto (S)

Aperture-priority

auto (A)

Manual (M)

Night landscape (j)

mal exposure (0 36). Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects an aperture for best results (0 37). Use to freeze or blur motion. You choose the aperture; the camera selects a shutter speed for best results (0 38). Use to blur the background or bring both foreground and background into focus. You control both shutter speed and aperture (0 39). Choose a shutter speed of “Bulb” for long time-exposures (0 40). Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera takes a series of shots and combines them to capture low lighting in night scenes; during processing, a message is displayed and no pictures can be taken. The flash does not fire and the edges of photos are cropped out. Note that the desired results may not be obtained if the camera or subject moves during shooting; if the camera is unable to combine the images, a warning will be displayed and only one picture will be taken.

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Option Description

Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera takes a series of shots, some with the flash and some without, and combines them to capture background lighting in portraits taken at night or under low light; during processing, a message is

Night portrait (o)

Backlighting (m) Photograph backlit subjects (0 42).

Soft (q)

Miniature effect (r)

Selective color (s)

displayed and no pictures can be taken. Note the edges of photos are cropped out and that desired results may not be obtained if the camera or subject moves during shooting; if the camera is unable to combine the images, a warning will be displayed and the camera will take a single picture using the flash.

Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect. To choose the amount of softening, press

when the view through the lens is displayed, highlight an option using the multi selector, and press The top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that the subject appears to have been a diorama photographed at short range. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. Take photos in which only a selected hue appears in color. To choose the hue, press J when the view through the lens is displayed and use the multi selector and J button.

to select.

that

the

Availabl e Settings

For information on the options available in creative mode, see page

176.

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Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes

P, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of control over shutter

speed and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust settings according to your creative intent.

P Programmed Auto

In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and 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 multi selector clockwise for large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion. Rotate the multi selector counterclockwise for small apertures (high f-numbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. U is dis- played while flexible program is in effect.

Restoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings

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

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S Shutter-Priority Auto

In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion.

Fast shutter speed (

1600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s)

❚❚ Choosing a Shutter Speed

Rotate the multi selector to choose from shutter speeds between 30 s and

16,000 s.

Rotate the selector clockwise for faster shutter speeds, counterclockwise for slower shutter speeds.

Continuous Shooting

The selected shutter speed may change when continuous shooting (0 67) is in effect.

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A Aperture-Priority Auto

In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing out details in the background and foreground. Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur background details, long field depths in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and background into focus.

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

❚❚ Choosing an Aperture

Rotate the multi selector counterclockwise for larger apertures (lower f-numbers), clockwise for smaller apertures (higher f-numbers). The minimum and maximum values depend on the lens currently in use.

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M Manual

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

❚❚ Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture

Adjust shutter speed and aperture with reference to the exposure indicator (see below). Press 2 to highlight shutter speed or aperture and rotate the multi selector to choose a value, then repeat for the remaining item. Rotate the selector clockwise for faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures (higher f-numbers), counterclockwise for slower shutter

Shutter speed

speeds and larger apertures (lower fnumbers). Shutter speeds can be set to values as fast as

16,000 s or as slow as 30 s,

or to “Bulb” to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (0 40). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum for the lens.

Press 2 to highlight

aperture.

perture

Press 2 to highlight

shutter speed.

Continuous Shooting

The selected shutter speed may change when continuous shooting (0 67) is in effect.

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The Exposure Indicator

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

Optimal exposure Underexposed by

❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)

3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV

Select a shutter speed of “Bulb” for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. The shutter remains open while the shutterrelease button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod.

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-EL20 battery or an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for Long exposure NR in the shooting menu (0 127).

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Choose a shutter speed of “Bulb”.

Press 2 to highlight shutter speed and rotate the multi selector counterclockwise to select “Bulb”.

Open the shutter.

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

Close the shutter.

Take your finger off the shutter-release button.

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

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Backlighting

The method used to capture details in shaded areas of back-lit subjects depends on the option selected for HDR in the shooting menu (0 117).

Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high dynamic range); Z appears in the display. Each time the shutter- release button is fully pressed, the camera takes two shots in quick succession and combines them to preserve details in highlights and shadows in high-contrast scenes; the built-in flash does not fire. While the shots are combined, a message will be displayed and the shutter release will be disabled. The final photograph will be

displayed when processing is complete.

First exposure

(darker)

The flash fires to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows in back-lit subjects.

Off

Only one shot is taken when the shutter-release button is fully pressed, and the flash fires with each shot.

Framing HDR Photographs

The edges of the image will be cropped out. The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Depending on the scene, shading may be uneven and shadows may appear around bright objects or halos around dark objects. If the camera is unable to successfully combine the two images, a single image will be recorded at normal exposure and Active D-Lighting (0 126) will be applied.

Second exposure

(brighter)

Combined HDR

image

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Recording Movies in Creative Mode

In creative mode, the movie-record button can be used to shoot HD movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (the corners of the movie crop are shown in the display). Press the movie-record 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 57).

Taking Photographs During Recording

Photographs with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 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 65 for information on viewing movies.

Movie-record button

Movie crop

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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; 0 47).

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 15 frames over about 1 s and plays them back in a continuous slowmotion 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. To use slow view, select Slow view from the 1 (&) button menu in best moment capture mode.

Select u mode.

Press the G button to display the menus and select u (best moment capture) for Shooting mode (0 8). If Smart Photo Selector is selected, choose Slow view.

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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 s, record 15 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 5 s long. The position of the current frame is shown by a 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; the selected frame will be displayed for a few seconds when recording is complete. To exit without recording a photograph, release the button without pressing it all the way down.

Progress indicator

Viewing and Deleting Photos Taken in Slow View

Photos taken in slow view can be viewed as described on page 29 or deleted as described on page 30.

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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. To use the Smart Photo Selector, select Smart Photo Selector from the 1 (&) button menu in best moment capture mode.

Select u mode.

Press the G button to display the menus and select u (best moment capture) for Shooting mode (0 8). If

Slow view is selected, choose Smart Photo Selector.

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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.

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.

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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

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.

Availabl e Settings

For information on the options available in best moment capture mode, see page 174.

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.

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 (0 122).

Shutter-release button

Buffering

pressed all the way

down

Shooting ends

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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 29; 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.

Choosing the Best Shot

When a photograph taken with the Smart Photo Selector is displayed, you can choose the best shot by pressing 3. Press 4 or 2 to view the other pictures in the sequence and press J to select the current picture as the best shot. To return to normal playback, press D.

K button

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Deleting Pictures

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

Deleting Individual Photographs

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

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

• All except best shot: Delete the best shot candidates, but not picture currently selected as the best shot.

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

O button

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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 z mode.

Press the G button to display the menus and select z (Motion Snapshot mode) for Shooting mode (0 8).

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 174.

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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

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❚❚ Choosing a Theme

To choose the background music for the movie, press 1 (&) and use the multi selector and J button to select from

Beauty, Waves, Relaxation, and Te n de r ness.

To play the background music for the highlighted theme, press 2 and rotate the multi selector to adjust volume.

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 122 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 123.

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Viewing Motion Snapshots

Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 29; Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z icon). Pressing 3 when a Motion Snapshot is displayed plays back the movie portion in slow motion over a period of about 4 s, followed by the photo; the background track plays for about 10 s (to choose a new background track, use the Change theme option in the playback menu; 0 115). 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

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Recording and Viewing Movies

The camera can record high-definition (HD) movies with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 and slow-motion movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3. Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record button in the following shooting modes:

Mode Movie type Description

C Auto mode (0 31)

w Creative mode (0 43)

Programmed auto (P)

Shutterpriority auto

(S)

Advanced movie mode ( 0 58,

62)

Availabl e Settings

For information on the options available in advanced movie mode, see page 174.

Aperturepriority auto

(A)

Manual (M)

Slow motion

(y)

HD (16 : 9)

Slow motion (8 : 3)

Movie-record button

The camera automatically optimizes settings for the current subject or scene. Shoot movies. Regardless of the scene selected with the camera, movies are recorded in mode P; shutter speed and aperture are controlled by the camera. Shutter speed and aperture are controlled by the camera. You choose the shutter speed; the camera automatically adjusts aperture for optimal exposure (0 37). You choose the aperture; the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure (0 38). You choose the shutter speed and aperture (0 39). Record silent slow-motion movies. Movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at about 30 fps (0 62).

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Recording HD Movies

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

Choose a shooting mode.

Press the G button to display the menus (0 7) and choose an option for Shooting mode that supports HD movie recording (0 57).

For greater control of exposure, select v (advanced movie mode), press 1 (&), and choose from P Programmed auto, S

Shutter-priority auto, A Aperture-priority auto, and M Manual (0 57).

Frame the opening shot.

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

The 0 Icon

A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.

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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 Single AF for Focu s mode in the movie menu (0 128). The Movie sound options item in the movie menu offers microphone sensitivity and wind noise options (0 140).

End recording.

Movie-record button

Recording indicator/ Time ela psed

Time available

Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached (0 139), the memory card is full, 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 139); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 165).

Movie-record button

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The Movie Crop

The movie crop is shown in the monitor.

HD crop (16 : 9) Slow-motion movie crop

Focus Lock

If Single AF is selected for Focus mod e in the movie menu for advanced movie mode, focus will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (0 134).

(8 : 3)

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❚❚ Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording

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

Taking Photographs During Movie Recording

Up to 18 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion movies.

Recording Movies

Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the display and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced in HD movies by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply as described on page 159, but note that the slowest shutter speed available is reduction is not available with slow-motion movies). Bright light sources may leave after-images when the camera is panned. Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear. When recording movies, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.

See Also

Frame size and frame rate options are described on page 139.

100 s at 50 Hz,

60 s at 60 Hz; flicker

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Recording Slow-Motion Movies

Silent slow-motion movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3 can be recorded by selecting y Slow motion from the 1 (&) button menu in advanced movie mode. Slow-motion movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at about 30 fps.

Select v mode.

Press the G button to display the menus and select v (advanced movie mode) for Shooting mode (0 8). If an option other than y Slow

motion is selected, choose y Slow motion.

Frame the opening shot.

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

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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 26) is not available and focus and exposure can not be adjusted.

Focus area

Movie-record button

Recording indicator/ Tim e elapsed

Time available

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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, the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 xvi).

Maximum Length

Up to 2.5 seconds of footage can be recorded; note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 165).

See Also

Frame rate options are described on page 138.

Movie-record button

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Viewing Movies

Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 29). Press 3 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.

Rotate the multi selector to adjust volume.

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

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Deleting Movies

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

See Also

See page 114 for information on trimming unwanted footage from movies.

O button

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More on Photography

Single-Frame, Continuous, and Self-Timer Modes

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

8 The camera takes pictures one at a time.

5 fps 15 fps 30 fps 60 fps

E 10 s The shutter is released about 10, 5, or 2 seconds E 5 s

E 2 s

Continuous Mode

To take pictures in continuous mode:

Continuous: The camera records photographs at about 5, 15, 30, or 60 fps while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

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

Display release mode options.

Press 4 (C) to display release mode options.

Select a frame rate.

Highlight 5fps, 15 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps and press J.

Compose the shot and start shooting.

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

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Continuous Mode

The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst varies with the release mode. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps, the maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst is 15.

The built-in flash can be used when 5fps is selected, but only one pic- ture 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.

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

Continuous shooting is not available in creative modes other than P, S, A, or M, in best moment capture, advanced movie, or Motion Snapshot mode, or when live image control is used in auto mode (0 27).

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. Note that the frame rate will drop or shooting will pause when the buffer is full. The approximate number of im ages that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is displayed while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway (this number is an approximation only and varies with shooting conditions; 0 179). The illustration shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 22 pictures.

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Self-Timer Modes

The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for selfportraits.

Display release mode options.

Press 4 (C) to display release mode options.

Select the desired self-timer option.

Use the multi selector to highlight E 10 s, E 5 s, or E 2 s 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.

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

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Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. Turning the camera off cancels the self-timer.

Movie Mode

In self-timer mode, start and stop the timer by pressing the movierecord button instead of the shutter-release button.

Raising the Flash

In P, S, A, or M mode, press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash before shooting. Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the timer is counting down.

See Also

For information on controlling the beeps that sound when the selftimer is used, see page 158.

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Exposure Compensation

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

–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. In modes P, S, and A, exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is most effective when used with centerweighted or spot metering (0 123).

The Built-in Flash

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

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The Built-in Flash

Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is poorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The camera offers a choice of flash modes; choose a mode according to lighting conditions and your creative intent. The built-in flash is available in the following shooting modes:

❚❚ Auto Pop-up Modes

In C (auto) and in night portrait, backlighting, soft, miniature effect, and selective color w (creative) modes, the flash will pop-up automatically and fire when required.

Choose a flash mode (0 73).

Tak e pictures.

The flash will pop up and fire as required. In night portrait (0 35) and (if HDR is off) in backlighting

(0 42) mode, the flash will pop up and fire with every shot.

❚❚ Manual Pop-up Modes

When P, S, A, or M is selected in w (creative) mode, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised.

Raise the flash.

Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash.

Choose a flash mode (0 73).

Tak e pictures.

The flash will fire with every shot. To disable the flash, press it gently downward until it latches (0 75).

Flash pop-up button

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Choosing a Flash Mode

The options available vary with the shooting mode.

Auto, Soft (q

o Auto N Fill flash n Auto+red- eye reduction NY Red-eye reduction

s Off

N Fill flash s Off

NY Red- eye reduction

N Fill flash NY Red- eye reduction Nq Rear-curtain sync

s Off

1 Select to disable built-in flash. 2 Available only when built-in flash is raised.

Miniature effect (r

Selective color (s

Night portrait (o),

Backlighting (m)

S, M

)

NYp

Np Fill flash + slow sync Nr Rear curtain + slow sync

P, A

Red-eye reduction + slow sync

To choose a flash mode:

Display flash modes.

Press 3 (N) on the multi selector to

display a list of the available flash

modes.

Select a flash mode.

Use the multi selector to highlight a

flash mode and press J to select.

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.

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Raising the Flash

When using the flash, be sure it is fully raised as shown at right. Do not touch the flash during shooting.

Flash Modes

The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings, as shown by the flash mode icon:

• AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is backlit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required.

• Y (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires, reducing “red-eye.”

• s (off): Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is backlit.

• SLOW (slow sync): Shutter speed slows automatically to capture back- ground lighting at night or under low light. Use to include background lighting in portraits.

• REAR (rear-curtain sync): Flash fires just before shutter closes, creating a

stream of light behind moving light sources (below at right). If this icon is not displayed, flash will fire as the shutter opens (front-curtain sync; the effect this produces with moving light sources is shown below at left).

Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync

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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.

Using the Built-in Flash

The built-in flash can not be used with live image control (0 27) and will not fire during continuous shooting at frame advance rates faster than 5 fps (0 67) or when On is selected for HDR in the shooting menu (0 42). 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 100 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 136 for information on adjusting flash level.

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The WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter

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 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 (0 155). A confirmation 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.

Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility.

Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device.

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Take pictures remotely.

Once a wireless connection is established, 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 Utility

The Wireless Mobile 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 Utility manual available in pdf format from the following URL:

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

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Nikon 27629, 1 S1, 27631 User Manual

Getting the Most from Your Camera

Accessories

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Introduction

Before You Begin

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

The Monitor

The Multi Selector

First Steps

Auto Mode

Taking Photos in Auto Mode

Viewing Photographs

Deleting Pictures

Recording Movies in Auto Mode

Creative Mode

Choosing a Creative Mode

Choosing a Scene

Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes

P Programmed Auto

S Shutter-Priority Auto

A Aperture-Priority Auto

M Manual

Backlighting

Recording Movies in Creative Mode

Best Moment Capture Mode

Slow View

Smart Photo Selector

Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector

Choosing the Best Shot

Deleting Pictures

Motion Snapshot Mode

Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode

Viewing Motion Snapshots

Deleting Motion Snapshots

Recording and Viewing Movies

Recording HD Movies

Recording Slow-Motion Movies

Viewing Movies

Deleting Movies

More on Photography

Single-Frame, Continuous, and Self-Timer Modes

Continuous Mode

Self-Timer Modes

Exposure Compensation

The Built-in Flash

Choosing a Flash Mode

The WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter

More on Playback

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