Nikon 1 J5 Digital Camera ..............................................................121
Battery Life ...........................................................................................132
Index ............................................................................................133
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Touch Cont ro l s
Shooting
Viewing
Playback Zoom/
Thumbnail Playback
Focus
Playback
Touch controls can be used for photography and a variety of
other operations (0 13).
Photographs
2/12
3/12
4/12
Movies
In addition to the functions listed above, touch controls can be
used to adjust settings and navigate the menus.
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About This Manual
For a complete guide to using your digital camera, see the Reference Manual (page vi). To get the most from your camera, please
be sure to read this User’s Manual thoroughly and keep it where
it will be read by all who use the product.
Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before
D
use to prevent damage to the camera.
This icon marks notes; information that should be read before
A
using the camera.
This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.
0
The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM.
A For You r Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in
“For Your Safety” (0 vii–ix) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery:
Cautions” (0 111).
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The Reference Manual
For more information on using your Nikon camera, download a
pdf copy of the camera Reference Manual from the website listed
below. The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader
or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later.
1 On your computer, launch a web browser and open the Nikon
manual download site at http://nikonimglib.com/manual/
2 Navigate to the page for the desired product and download
the manual.
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions 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-
A
ings before using this Nikon product.
❚❚WARNINGS
Keep the sun out of the frame. Keep the
A
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-
A
function. Should you notice smoke or
an unusual smell coming from the
equipment or AC adapter (available
separately), unplug the AC adapter
and remove the battery immediately,
taking care to avoid burns. Continued
operation could result in injury. After
removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service
center for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of flammable
A
gas. Do not use electronic equipment
in the presence of flammable gas, as
this could result in explosion or fire.
Keep dry. Do not immerse in or expose
A
to water or handle with wet hands.
Failure to keep the product dry could
result in damage to the product, fire,
or electric shock, while handling the
product with wet hands could result
in electric shock.
Do not disassemble. Touching the prod-
A
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
A
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
A
an infant or child. Placing the camera
strap around the neck of an infant or
child could result in strangulation.
Follow the instructions of airline and hos-
A
pital personnel.
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Do not remain in contact with the camera,
A
battery, or charger for extended periods
while the devices are on or in use. Parts of
the device become hot. Leaving the
device in direct contact with the skin
for extended periods may result in
low-temperature burns.
Do not leave the product where it will be
A
exposed to extremely high temperatures,
such as in an enclosed automobile or in
direct sunlight. Failure to observe this
precaution could cause damage or
fire.
Do not aim the flash at the operator of a
A
motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
Observe caution when using a flash.
A
• Using the camera with the flash in
close contact with the skin or other
objects could cause burns.
• Using a flash close to the subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. The flash should be no
less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from
the subject. Particular care should
be observed when photographing
infants.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should
A
the display break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent the liquid crystal
from the display touching the skin or
entering the eyes or mouth.
Do not carry tripods with a lens or camera
A
attached. You could trip or accidentally
strike others, resulting in injury.
Do not touch the moving parts of the lens.
A
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in injury.
Observe proper precautions when handling
A
batteries. Batteries may leak, overheat,
rupture, or catch fire 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.
• Do not expose the battery or the
camera in which it is inserted to
powerful physical shocks.
• Be sure the product is off before
replacing the battery. If you are
using an AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
• Do not attempt to insert the battery
upside down or backwards.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store the battery with
metal objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage
to the product, be sure to remove
the battery when no charge
remains.
• When the battery is not in use,
attach the terminal cover and store
in a cool, dry place.
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• 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
A
the charger:
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could result in injury or
product malfunction due to fire or
electric shock.
• Do not short the charger terminals.
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating and
damage to the charger.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
• Do not go near the charger during
thunderstorms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or charger
with wet hands. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in injury
or product malfunction due to fire
or electric shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire.
Use appropriate cables. When connect-
A
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.
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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
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
Notice for Customers in Europe
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BAT TERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that
electrical and electronic
equipment is to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• Separate collection and recycling
helps conserve natural resources
and prevent negative consequences
for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any
damages resulting from the use of
this product.
• While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete,
we would appreciate it were you to
bring any errors or omissions to the
attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided
separately).
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Notice for Customers in the U.S. A.
The Battery Charger
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit
is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequ ency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
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 afterhandling.
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.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproduc-
tions
The government has issued cautions
on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies
(shares, bills, checks, gift certificates,
etc.), commuter passes, or coupon
tickets, except when a minimum of
necessary copies are to be provided
for business use by a company. Also,
do not copy or reproduce passports
issued by the government, licenses
issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets,
such as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of
copyrighted creative works such as
books, music, paintings, woodcuts,
prints, maps, drawings, movies, and
photographs is governed by
national and international copyright
laws. Do not use this product for the
purpose of making illegal copies or
to infringe copyright laws.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data
storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted
files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another
person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the
device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Wi-Fi settings can be reset to
default values by selecting Reset Wi-Fi settings for Wi-Fi connection type in
the Wi-Fi menu (0 92). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically
destroying data storage devices.
ANDNON-COM MERCIALUSEOFACONSUMERTO (i) ENCODEVIDEOINCOMPLIANCEWITH
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AV C VIDEOTHATWASENCODED
BYACONSUMERENGAGEDINAPERSONALANDNON-COMMERCIALACTIVITYAND/ORWAS
OBTAINEDFROMAVIDEOPROVIDERLICENSEDTOPROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NOLICENSEIS
GRANTEDORSHALLBEIMPLIEDFO RANYOTHERUSE. ADDITIONALINFORMATIONMAYBE
OBTAINEDFROM MPEG LA, L.L. C. SEEhttp://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.
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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and lens accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to
operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the
camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of thirdparty rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.
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Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
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Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use
with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate
within its operational and safety requirements. T
ACCESSORIES
RANTY.
D
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.
A
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.
A
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 u sers in the U.S. A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general
advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information
may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. For contact information, visit http://imaging.nikon.com/
COULDDAMAGEYO URCAMERAANDMAYVOIDYOUR NIKONWAR-
Servicing th e Camera and Accessories
Before Taking Important Pictures
Life-Long Learning
HEUSEOFNON-NIKON
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Wireless
This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United
States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations
and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United
States embargoes goods. The following countries are currently subject to
embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative before using the wireless
features of this product outside the country of purchase.
Notices for Customers in the U. S. A.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause inter ference, and (2) this device must a ccept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
FCC WARNING
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation
may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Co-location
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
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Notices for Customers in Canada
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subjec t to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however,
that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave
range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects
(by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating
effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF
exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not
been confirmed by additional research. The 1 J5, which is equipped with a
DW092 (FCC ID:EW4DW092 / IC ID:4634A-3149EC) wireless LAN module, has
been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that
was uploaded to FCC website.
Notices for Customers in Europe
Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the 1 J5 is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/sup port/pdf/DoC_1J5.pdf
Notice for Customers in Singapore
Trade Name:
Model: 1 J5
This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed to the device is given below.
Complies w ith
IDA Standards
DA103423
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Notice for Customers in Algeria
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause inter ference, and (2) this device must a ccept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Co-location
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however,
that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave
range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects
(by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating
effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF
exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not
been confirmed by additional research. The 1 J5, which is equipped with a
DW092 (FCC ID:EW4DW092 / IC ID:4634A-3149EC) wireless LAN module, has
been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that
was uploaded to FCC website.
Security
Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely
connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled:
• Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to
steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
• Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network
and alter data or perform other malicious actions. Note that due the design
of wireless networks, specialized attacks may allow unauthorized access
even when security is enabled.
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Introduction
s
The Camera and Accessories
The following items are included with purchase of this product
or are available separately. Confirm that the package contains all
items listed as included. For a complete list of the accessories
available for separate purchase, see page 108.
Body Cap BF-N1000 (included)
Digital Camera Nikon 1 J5 (included)
Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL24
(included with terminal
cover)
Battery Charger
MH-31 (included; plug
adapter supplied in
countries or regions where
required; shape depends on
countr y of sale )
Memory cards are sold separately.
Also included:
Strap AN-N1000
USB Cable UC-E20
Warr ant y
User’s Manual(thi s manual)
s
Lens
(supplied on ly if
lens kit is
purchased with
camera)
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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.
Electronic vibration reduction onElectronic vibration reduction off
A
The area recorded during movie recording is shown by guides in the
display; the appearance of the guides depends on the option selected
for Electronic VR (movies) (0 102) in shooting menu.
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The Mode Dial
The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes:
s
CAuto mode (0 25): Let the camera pick the settings for photographs
and movies.
aSports mode (0 53): The camera takes pic-
tures continuously while the shutter-release
button is pressed. Choose for sporting
events and other scenes with fast-moving
subjects.
wCreative mode (0 41): Use special effects or match settings to the
scene.
P Pop
Q Retro
R High-contrast
monochrome
S Nostalgic sepia
5 HDR
q Soft
p Easy panorama
r Miniature effect
s Selective color
6 Cross process
7 Toy c ame ra e ffe ct
T Cross screen
U Fisheye
Mode dial
V Skin softening
j Night landscape
o Night portrait
l Landscape
n Close-up
k Portr ait
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t, u, v, and w modes (0 49): Control shutter speed and aperture for
advanced photographic effects.
• P: Programmed auto (0 49)
• S: Shutter-priority auto (0 50)
u Best moment capture mode (0 55): Choose
Active Selection to select the best picture
from 20 shots in temporary storage, Slowview to choose the best timing for the shot
while the scene plays back in slow motion,
or Smart Photo Selector to let the camera
pick the best shot based on composition
and movement.
zMotion Snapshot mode (0 65): Each time the
shutter is released, the camera records a still
image and about 1.6 s of movie footage.
When the resulting “Motion Snapshot” is
viewed on the camera, the movie will play
back in slow motion over approximately 4 s,
followed by the still image.
vAdvanced movie mode (0 38): Choose an exposure mode and adjust
shutter-speed or aperture or record movies in slow or fast motion or
with other special effects.
• A: Aperture-priority auto (0 51)
• M: Manual (0 52)
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The G Button
Most shooting, playback, setup, and Wi-Fi
options can be accessed from the camera
menus. To view the menus, press the
G button.
s
Tab s
Choose from the following menus:
D Playback menu (0 100)
C w PSA M a v u z Shooting menu (0 101)
B Setup menu (0 102)
v Wi-Fi menu (0 89, 103)
Menu options
Options in current menu.
Slider shows position in
current menu.
Using the Menus
A
The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items displayed in gray
are not currently available. To exit the menus and return to shooting
mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (0 30).
G button
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❚❚ Using the Menus
Use the multi selector to navigate the
playback, shooting, setup, and Wi-Fi
menus.
Multi selector
Select a menu.
1
Press 1 or 3 to highlight tabs and
press 2 to position the cursor in the
highlighted menu.
Select an item.
2
Press 1 or 3 to highlight menu items
and press 2 to view options for the
highlighted item.
Select an option.
3
Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired option and press J to
select.
Touch Controls
A
Slide up or down to scroll and tap menu
items or icons to select options or adjust settings (0 16).
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The & (Feature) Menu
To display the feature menu and adjust
camera settings or access playback
options, press & (feature) on the multi
selector.
s
& menu (shooting mode)& menu (playback)
Select an item.
1
Use the multi selector to highlight an
item and press J to display options
(to exit the & menu, press the shutterrelease button halfway as described
on page 30 or highlight 1 and press
J).
Select an option.
2
Highlight the desired option or value and press J to select.
The & Menu
A
The & menu is context-sensitive: its contents
vary with camera settings or the type of
image displayed; options that are currently
unavailable are shown in gray. The & menu
is not available in auto or sports mode.
Items in the & menu can also be selected by
tapping the monitor.
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Tilting the Monitor
The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below.
Normal use: The monitor is normally used in
storage position.
Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor up to frame shots with the camera close
to the ground. Once in the low-angle position, the monitor can be further lowered.
High-angle shots: Tilt the monitor down to frame shots while holding the
camera over your head.
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Self-portraits (0 83): Reverse the monitor to select self-portrait mode.
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Using the Monitor
D
Rotate the monitor gently within the limits of the hinges. Do not use
force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the camera
or monitor. If the camera is mounted on a tripod, care should be taken
to ensure that the monitor does not contact the tripod.
Do not touch the area to the rear of the
monitor. Failure to observe this precaution
could cause product malfunction.
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Be particularly careful
not to touch these
areas.
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Using the Touch Screen
The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations:
Tap
Tap the monitor.
Flick
Flick a finger a short distance across the
monitor.
Slide
Slide a finger over the monitor.
Stretch/Pinch
Place two fingers on the monitor and
move them apart or pinch them together.
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The Touch Screen
D
The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond
when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with
fingernails or gloved hands. Do not use excessive force or touch the
screen with sharp objects.
Using the Touch Screen
D
The touch screen may not respond as expected if you attempt to operate it while leaving your palm or another finger resting on it in second
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location. It may not recognize other gestures if your touch is too soft,
your fingers are moved too quickly or too short a distance or do not
remain in contact with the screen, or if the movement of the two fingers in a pinch or stretch is not correctly coordinated.
Enabling or Disabling Touch-screen Controls
A
Touch controls can be enabled or disabled using the Touch-screen
controls option in the setup menu (0 103).
❚❚ Taking Pictures
The touch screen can be used for the following shooting operations.
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Take a
picture (tap
shooting)
Focus (tap
shooting)
In auto, creative, P, S, A, M, and self-
portrait modes, you can focus and
take a picture by tapping your
subject in the display.
In advanced movie mode, you
can focus by tapping your subject
in the display.
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Tap highlighted icons to view settings and tap icons or sliders to
Adjust
settings
Tap S hooti ng Op tions
A
Tap shooting options can be
adjusted by tapping the icon
shown at right (0 86).
change (the items available vary
with camera settings). Tap 0 to
save changes and exit, or tap 2 to
exit to the previous display without saving changes.
❚❚ Viewing Pic tures
The touch screen can be used for the following playback operations.
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View other
images
View movies
or panoramas
Flick left or right to view other
images.
Tap the on-screen guide to start
movie or panorama playback
(movies are indicated by a 1
icon). Tap the display to pause or
resume.
Guide
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Zoom in
View
thumbnails
Use stretch and pinch gestures to
zoom in and out and slide to
scroll. You can also double-tap a
picture in full-frame playback to
zoom in and double-tap again to
exit zoom.
To “ zoo m out ” to a thu mbn ail
view, use a pinch gesture in fullframe playback. Use pinch and
stretch to choose the number of
images displayed from 4, 9, or 16
frames.
View other
months
Use
on-screen
guides
Flick left or right to view other
months in the calendar display.
Various operations can be performed by tapping on-screen
guides.
❚❚ Using the Menus
The touch screen can be used for the following menu operations.
ScrollSlide up or down to scroll.
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Choose a
menu
Select items/
adjust
settings
Tap a menu icon to choose a
menu.
Tap menu items to display
options and tap icons or sliders to
change. Tap 2 to exit to the previous display without changing settings.
❚❚ The & Menu
The touch screen can be used to adjust settings in the & menu.
Tap menu items to display
Select items/
adjust
settings
options and tap icons or sliders to
change. Tap 0 to save changes
and exit, or tap 2 to exit to the
previous display without changing settings.
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First Steps
Battery
charging
Charging
complete
s
Attach the camera strap.
1
Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.
Charge the battery.
2
Insert the battery into the charger q and plug the charger in
w. An exhausted battery fully charges in about two hours and
30 minutes. Unplug the charger and remove the battery
when charging is complete.
The Plug Adapter
A
Depending on the country or region of
purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger. The shape of the
adapter varies with the country or region
of purchase. If a plug adapter is supplied,
raise the wall plug and connect the plug
adapter as shown at right, making sure
the plug is fully inserted. Attempting to forcibly remove the plug
adapter could damage the product.
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Insert the battery and a memory card.
16GB
Front
3
The camera stores pictures on microSD, microSDHC, and
microSDXC memory cards (available separately; 0 109).
Before inserting the battery or memory cards, check that they
are in the correct orientation. Using the battery to keep the
orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery in
until it latches, and then slide in the memory card until it
clicks into place. Do not attempt to insert the card at an angle;
failure to observe this precaution could damage the product.
Formatting Memory Cards
A
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 Formatmemory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 102). Note that this permanently deletesany data the card may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs
and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding
(0 104).
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s
Remove the
rear lens cap
Remove the camera body cap
Lens cover
Mounting mark (camera)
Mounting mark (lens)
Keeping the mounting marks
aligned, position the lens on
the camera
Attach a lens.
4
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 PD-ZOOM. When using the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm
f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM, be sure not touch the lens cover; failure
to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.
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Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place.
Zoom ring
Retractable lens barrel
button
Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
A
Lenses with retractable lens barrel buttons can not be used when retracted. To
unlock and extend the lens, readying the
camera for use, keep the retractable lens
barrel button pressed (q) while rotating
the zoom ring as shown (w). The lens can
be retracted and the zoom ring locked by
pressing the button and rotating the ring
in the opposite direction. Retract the lens
before removal, and be careful not to
press the retractable lens barrel button
while attaching or removing the lens.
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, fir mware 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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Turn the camera on.
5
Rotate the power switch to turn the
camera on. The power lamp will
briefly light green and the monitor will
turn on. If the lens is equipped with a
front lens cap, remove the cap before
shooting. If a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm
f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM lens is attached,
the lens will automatically extend
when the camera is turned on and
retract when the camera is turned off.
Turning the Camera Off
A
To turn the camera off, rotate the power switch again. The monitor
will turn off.
Auto Power Off
A
If no operations are performed for about a minute, the display will
turn off and the power lamp will start to flash. The camera can be
reactivated by operating the shutter-release button. If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the display has
turned off, the camera will turn off automatically.
Choose a language.
6
A language-selection dialog will be
displayed the first time the camera is
turned on. Use the multi selector and
J button to choose a language.
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Set the clock.
7
Use the multi selector and J button
to set the time and date. Note that the
camera uses a 24-hour clock.
s
Press 4 or 2 to highlight time
zone and press J.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight da ylight
saving time option and press J.
Note: Language and clock can be changed at any time using Language
(0 103) and Time zone and date (0 103) options in setup menu.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight date
format and press J.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight items
and press 1 or 3 to change. Press
J to exit to shooting display when
setup is complete.
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s
Battery level
Exposures remaining
Check the battery level and memory card capacity.
8
Check the battery level and number
of exposures remaining in the monitor (0 4).
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Taking and Viewing Photographs
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This chapter describes how to take, view, and delete photographs in auto and creative mode.
Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode)
Follow the steps below to take photographs in auto mode, a
“point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera automatically
detects the subject type and adjusts settings according to the
subject and situation.
Turn the camera on.
1
Rotate the power switch to turn the
camera on.
Select C mode.
2
Rotate the mode dial to C (auto).
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Focus area
26
Ready the camera.
3
Hold the camera securely with both
hands, being careful not to obstruct
the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or
microphone. Rotate the camera as
shown at lower right when taking pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation.
Shutter speeds slow when lighting is
poor; use of the built-in flash (0 77) or
a tripod is recommended.
Frame the photograph.
4
Position your subject in the center of
the frame. At default settings, the
camera will automatically detect portrait subjects and position the focus
point accordingly (0 31).
Focus.
5
Press the shutter-release
button halfway to focus. If
the subject is poorly lit, the
flash may pop up (0 77)
and the AF-assist illuminator (0 2) may light to assist
the focus operation.
If the camera is able to focus, the selected
focus area will be highlighted in green
and a beep will sound (a beep may not
sound if the subject is moving).
If the camera is unable to focus, the focus
area will be displayed in red.
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Shoot.
6
Smoothly press the shutterrelease button the rest of
the way down to release
the shutter and record the
photograph.
Pictures can also be taken
using touch controls. Tap a
subject anywhere in the
frame to focus and release
the shutter.
After the shutter is
released, the memory card
access lamp will light and
the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a
few seconds (the photo will
automatically clear from
the display when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway). Do not
eject the memory card or
remove the battery until the
lamp has gone out and
recording is complete.
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Memory card access lamp
The Framing Grid
A
A framing grid can be displayed by selecting
On for Display > Grid display in the setup
menu (0 102).
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Viewing Photographs
Press K to display your most recent photograph full frame in the monitor (fullframe playback).
z
Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector
to view additional pictures. You can also
scroll through pictures by flicking left or
right (0 15).
To zoom in on the center of the current
image, rotate the command dial to the
right. Rotate left to zoom out (you can
also zoom in or out using touch controls:
place two fingers on the monitor and
spread them apart to zoom in or pinch
them together to zoom out). To view multiple images, rotate the dial left when the
picture is displayed full frame.
To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway.
Command dial
K button
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Deleting Pictures
To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic-
tures can not be recovered.
Display the photograph.
1
Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on
the preceding page.
Press O.
2
A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
O button
Delete the photograph.
3
Press O again to delete the picture and
return to playback, or press K to exit
without deleting the picture.
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Deleting Multiple Pictures
A
The Delete option in the playback menu (0 100) can be used to delete
all or selected pictures.
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The Shutter-Release Button
A
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 halfwayShoot: Press the rest
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Automatic Scene Selection
A
In auto mode, the camera automatically analyzes the subject and selects the appropriate
scene. The selected scene is shown in the
monitor.
Portr ait: Human portrait subjects.
c
Landscape: Landscapes and cityscapes.
d
Night portrait: Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds.
f
Close-up: Subjects close to the camera.
e
Night landscape: Poorly-lit landscapes and cityscapes.
g
Auto: Subjects that do not fall into the categories listed above.
Z
of the way down
Scene icon
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Using a Zoom Lens
A
Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area
of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph. During movie recording with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–
5.6 PD-ZOOM, the zoom rate is unaffected by the speed with which the
ring is rotated.
Zoom in
Zoom out
Zoom ring
Face P riorit y
A
The camera detects and focuses on portrait
subjects (face priority). A double yellow border will be displayed if a portrait subject is
detected facing the camera (if multiple
faces, up to a maximum of five, are detected,
the camera will select the closest subject).
Press the shutter-release button halfway to
focus on the subject in the double yellow border. The border will clear
from the display if the camera can no longer detect the subject
(because, for example, the subject has looked away).
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Recording and Viewing Movies
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Recording Movies
Turn the camera on.
1
Rotate the power switch to turn the
camera on.
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Choose a shooting mode.
2
Rotate the mode dial to any of the
positions shown at right.
Frame the opening shot.
3
Frame the opening shot with your
subject in the center of the display.
The 0 Icon
A
A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.
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Start recording.
4
Press the movie-record button to
begin recording. A recording indicator, the time elapsed, and the time
available are displayed while recording is in progress.
Audio Recording
A
Be careful not to cover the microphone
and note that the built-in microphone
may record sounds made by the camera
or lens. Except when recording slowmotion movies in advanced movie
mode, the camera focuses continuously;
to avoid recording focus noise, select
Single AF for Focus mode in the movie
menu (0 102).
End recording.
5
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 40), the memory
card is full, another mode is selected,
the lens is removed, or the camera
becomes hot (0 xiii).
Maximum Length
A
The camera can record movies up to 4 GB in size; note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this
length is reached (0 109).
Movie-record button
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❚❚ Choosing a Shooting Mode
The features available in each mode are listed below.
Choose this mode to record HD movies
while leaving the camera in charge of
choosing settings. The camera automatically adjusts settings according to the subject and situation.
Record HD movies with the selected effect.
Note, however, that the selected effect is
not applied in the cases of 5 HDR, q Soft,
p Easy panorama, r Miniature effect,
7 Toy cam era eff ect , T Cross screen, and
V Skin softening.
Record HD movies in exposure mode P.
Choose an exposure mode (0 101) and
record HD movies at a selected shutter
speed or aperture, or record movies in slow
or fast motion or with other special effects.
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Auto mode (0 25)
C
Creative mode (0 41)
w
Sports mode (0 53)
a
P S
P, S, A, and M modes
(0 49)
A M
Advanced movie mode
v
(0 38)
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Taking Photographs During Movie Recording
Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take a photograph without
interrupting movie recording. Photographs taken during movie recording
have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2.
Taking Photographs During Movie Recording
A
Up to 20 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note
that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion, 4K, or timelapse movies in advanced movie mode.
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Viewing Movies
Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 28).
Press the J button or tap the M icon to start playback.
1 icon/LengthCurrent position/total length
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M iconVolumeGuide
The following operations can be performed:
ToUseDescription
Pause playback; the
Pause
Play
Advance/
rewind
Adjust
volume
Return to
full-frame
playback
current position is
shown at the top of
the display. Playback can also be paused by
tapping the monitor.
Resume playback when the movie is paused
J
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 command dial to adjust volume.
Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
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Deleting Movies
O button
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 thatonce deleted, movies can not be recovered.
Recording Movies
D
Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the display and in the
final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or with
subjects that are in motion, particularly if the camera is panned horizontally or an objects moves horizontally at high speed through frame
(flicker and banding can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduction
option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply, but
note that the slowest shutter speed available is
60 Hz; flicker 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. The built-in flash will
not fire during movie recording or when the camera is in advanced
movie mode.
1
/
100 s at 50 Hz,
1
/
60 s at
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v Advanced Movie Options
Recording
Playback
Recording
Playback
Advanced movie mode can be used not
only to shoot HD movies, but also to
record movies with a variety of effects.
The following options can be accessed by
pressing & and selecting Advancedmovie in the & (feature) menu.
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HD movie
0
4K movie
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Time-lapse
8
movie
Slow motion
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Fast m otion
1
Record HD movies in the exposure mode of your
choice (0 101).
Record movies at a frame size of 3840 × 2160 pixels
and a frame rate of 15 fps.
The camera automatically takes photographs at
selected intervals and joins them together in a silent
time-lapse movie.
Record up to about three seconds of silent slowmotion footage. Slow-motion movies are recorded at
400 fps and play back at about 30 fps.
Record silent fast-motion footage that plays back at
about four times normal speed. Playback time is one
quarter the recording time.
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Record silent jump-cut movies. Recording pauses
Recording
Playback
every other second for a drop-frame effect.
Jump cut
2
4-second
3
movie
Adjusting Focus During Recording
A
To change focus during recording, tap the
desired subject in the display. The camera
will display the new focus area and adjust
focus.
4K Movies
A
4K movies can be viewed on a computer and edited using ViewNX-i,
the latest version of which is available for download from the website
listed below. Note that a high-performance system is required; for
information, see the website below.
http://nikonimglib.com/nvnxi/
When the camera is connected to a 4K-movie compatible television
using an HDMI cable, 4K movies will play back in Full HD (1920 ×
1080 pixels, 30p). Even if the television is 4K-movie compatible, 4K
movies can not be viewed by inserting the camera memory card in a
television microSD card slot.
Record a 4-second movie clip.
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Recording Time
A
The following table lists the approximate maximum recording times
for individual movies shot at the default frame rate in each shooting
mode.
Auto, creative, P, S, A, M, sports modes 17 minutes
Advanced movie mo de
HD movie17 minutes
4K movie10 minutes
Time-lapse movie10 seconds
Slow motion3 seconds
Fast m otion17 minutes
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Jump cut17 minutes
4-second movie4 seconds
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Other Shooting Modes
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The camera offers a choice of modes that can be used to match
settings to the subject or situation, take photos using special
effects, control shutter speed and aperture, help with hard-totime shots, or combine photos with brief movie vignettes.
w Choosing a Creative Mode
Choose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situation or take photos using special effects.
Select w mode.
1
Rotate the mode dial to w (creative).
Choose an option.
2
Press & (feature) on the multi selector
to display the & menu, then highlight
Creative and press J. Highlight an
option suited to your subject and creative intent (0 42) and press J.
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Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation
Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation:
Choose for a faded, retro effect. Use the & (feature)
menu (0 10) to choose a hue from red and yellow.
Shoot in high-contrast black-and-white.
Shoot in sepia for an antique look.
Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect. Use the &
menu to select the amount of softening and to
choose how softening applies when a portrait subject is detected:
• Filter strength: Choose from I (high), J (normal),
and K (low).
• Por trait: If L is selected and the camera detects
portrait subjects (up to three), softening will be
adjusted to make them stand out. If M is
selected, softening will be applied equally to the
portrait subject and the background.
Shoot panoramas for later viewing on the camera
(0 45).
The top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that
the subject appears to have been a diorama photographed at short range. Works best when shooting
from a high vantage point.
Take photos in which only a selected hue appears in
color (0 48).
Choose a base color to create photographs with different hues. Use the & menu to choose a base color
from red, green, blue, and yellow.
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OptionDescription
Alter color saturation and reduce peripheral illumination for a toy camera effect. The following options
Toy camera effect (7)
Cross screen (T)Add starburst effects to light sources.
Fisheye (U)
Skin softening (V)
Night landscape (j) Capture poorly-lit landscapes and cityscapes.
Night portrait (o)
Landscape (l)Choose for vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.
Close-up (n)
Port rait (k)Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones.
are available in the & menu (0 10):
• Saturation: Choose from H (high), I (normal), and
J (low).
• Vignetti ng: Choose the amount of vignetting from
U (high), V (normal), and W (low).
Create the effect of a fisheye lens. The following
option is available in the & menu:
• Filter strength: The level of the fisheye effect. Choose
from p (high), q (normal), and r (low).
Soften the look of skin for up to three portrait subjects at a time. The amount of softening can be
selected using the
menu; choose from P (high), Q (normal), and R (low).
Choose for portraits taken against a poorly-lit backdrop.
Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other
small objects.
Filter strength
option in the
R
&
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HDR
Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high
dynamic range). Each time the shutter-release button is fully
pressed, the camera takes two shots in quick succession and
combines them to preserve details in highlights and shadows in
high-contrast scenes; the built-in flash does not fire. Some time
may be required to process the pictures; the final photograph
will be displayed when processing is complete.
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First exposure
(darker)
Framing HDR Photographs
D
The edges of the image will be cropped out. The desired results may
not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting.
Depending on the scene, shading may be uneven and shadows may
appear around bright objects or halos around dark objects.
Second exposure
(brighter)
Combined HDR
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Easy Panorama
Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting,
the camera focuses using auto-area AF (0 102); face detection
(0 31) is not available. Exposure compensation can be used, but
the built-in flash will not fire.
Set focus and exposure.
1
Frame the start of the panorama and press the shutter-release button halfway.
Guides will appear in the
display.
Start shooting.
2
Press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way
down and then lift your finger from the button. 1, 3,4, and 2 icons will appear
in the display to indicate
the possible pan directions.
Pan the camera.
3
Slowly pan the camera up, down, left,
or right as shown below. Shooting will
start when the camera detects the pan
direction and a progress indicator will
appear in the display. Shooting ends
automatically when the end of the
panorama is reached.
Progress indicator
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An example of how to pan the camera is shown below. Without changing your position, pan the camera in a steady curve
either horizontally or vertically. Time the pan according to the
option selected for Image size in the shooting menu: about
15 seconds are needed to complete the pan when
A Normal panorama is selected, about 30 seconds when
B Wide panorama is selected.
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Panoram as
A
High-distortion wide-angle lenses may fail to produce the desired
results. An error message will be displayed if the camera is panned too
quickly or unsteadily. Note that because panoramas are composed of
multiple images, the joins between images may be visible and the
desired results may not be achieved with moving subjects or with
neon lights or other subjects that exhibit rapid changes in color or
brightness, subjects that are too close to the camera, poorly-lit subjects, and subjects such as the sky or sea that are a solid color or contain simple repeating patterns.
The completed panorama will be slightly smaller than the area visible
in the display during shooting. No panorama will be recorded if shooting ends before the halfway point; if shooting ends after the halfway
point but before the panorama is complete, the unrecorded portion
will be shown in gray.
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❚❚ Viewing Panoramas
Panoramas can be viewed by pressing J when a panorama is
displayed full frame (0 28). The start of the panorama will be
displayed with the smallest dimension filling the display and the
camera will then scroll through the picture in the original pan
direction.
Guide
The following operations can be performed:
ToUseDescription
Pause playback. A
Pause
Play
Advance/
rewind
Return to
full-frame
playback
navigation window
will appear at the
bottom of the display.
Resume playback when the panorama is
J
paused or during rewind/advance.
Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. If playback is
paused, the panorama rewinds or advances a
segment at a time; keep the button pressed
for continuous rewind or advance.
Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
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Selective Color
Take black-and-white pictures in which one hue appears in a
color.
Choose Select color.
1
Press & to display the & (feature)
menu, then highlight Select color
and press J.
Choose a color.
2
Use the multi selector to choose a
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color and press J.
Tak e pi ctu res.
3
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take pictures. Only the selected hue will appear in color; all other
hues will be recorded in shades of gray.
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Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes
Command dial
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
A
Although the shutter speed and aperture
chosen by the camera will produce optimal
results, you can also rotate the command
dial to choose other combinations that will
produce the same exposure (“flexible program”). U is displayed while flexible program
is in effect.
ISO Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M Modes)
A
Whe n an “a uto” opti on is s elec ted fo r ISO sensitivity (0 101), the camera will automatically adjust sensitivity within the selected range if
optimal exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed or
aperture.
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S Shutter-Priority Auto
Command dial
In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the
camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the
optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by
blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion.
Fast shutter speed (
1
/
160 0 s)Slow shutter speed (1 s)
❚❚ Choosing a Shutter Speed
Rotate the command dial to choose from
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shutter speeds between 30 s and
Rotate the dial to the right for faster shutter speeds, to the left for slower shutter
speeds.
Continuous Shooting
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The selected shutter speed may change
when a frame rate of 10 fps or faster is
selected in continuous shooting mode
(0 73).
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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
Command dial
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
(0 52). Rotate the command dial to
adjust shutter speed and the multi selector to adjust aperture: rotate the control
to the right for faster shutter speeds or
smaller apertures (higher f-numbers), to
the left for slower shutter speeds and
larger apertures (lower f-numbers). Shutter speeds can be set to values as fast as
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1
/
16,000 s or as slow as 30 s, or to “Bulb” to
hold the shutter open indefinitely for a
long time-exposure. Aperture can be set to values between the
minimum and maximum for the lens.
Continuous Shooting
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The selected shutter speed may change when a frame rate of 10 fps or
faster is selected in continuous shooting mode (0 73).
The Exposure Indicator
A
When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” are
selected, the exposure indicator shows
whether the photograph would be underor over-exposed at current settings.
Optimal exposureUnderexposed by
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a Photographing Subjects in Motion (Sports Mode)
Choose a (sports) mode for sporting events and other scenes
with fast-moving subjects. The camera takes pictures continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed (0 73).
Select sports mode.
1
Rotate the mode dial to a.
Display release mode options.
2
Press 4 (C) to display release mode
options.
Select a frame rate.
3
Highlight the desired frame rate and
press J. Frame rate is expressed in
terms of the number of frames
recorded per second (fps); choose
from frame rates of approximately 5,
10, 20, 30, and 60 fps (I, Q, R,S, and T, respectively). Except when I is selected, the
maximum number of shots that can be recorded in a single
burst is 20.
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Compose the shot and start shooting.
4
The camera takes pictures while the
shutter-release button is held all the
way down.
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Sports Mode
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The camera uses single-point, continuous-servo autofocus. The flash,
AF-assist illuminator, face priority (0 102), and image review (0 102)
turn off automatically.
Burst Photography
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While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the memory card access lamp will light (0 27). Depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed, recording may continue for some
time after shooting ends. 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.
Viewing Photographs
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Each burst plays back as a group. This can be changed using the
Sequence display options item in the playback menu (0 100).
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u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture)
Choose a shot from 20 frames recorded to temporary storage
shortly before or after the shutter is released (Active Selection),
choose the moment to release the shutter as the scene plays
back in slow motion (slow view), or let the camera choose the
best shot based on composition and movement (Smart Photo
Selector).
Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection)
Choose up to 20 shots from 20 frames recorded shortly before or
after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
Select u mode.
1
Rotate the mode dial to u (best
moment capture).
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Choose Active Selection.
2
Press & (feature) to display the &
menu. Highlight Best moment cap-
ture and press J, then highlight
Active Selection and press J.
Frame the photograph.
3
Compose the photograph with your
subject in the center of the frame.
Begin buffering photographs.
4
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 26). A & icon will be
displayed as the camera begins
recording images to the memory buffer.
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Shoot.
5
Smoothly press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way down. The
20 frames recorded to the buffer in the
moments before and after the shutterrelease button was pressed all the way
down will be copied to temporary
storage, and an indicator will appear
at the top of the display.
Select up to 20 frames.
6
Press 4 or 2 to scroll through the
frames and press 1 or 3 to select or
deselect (the number of frames
selected by default varies with the
option selected for Frames saved(default) in the & (feature) menu).
Selected images are shown by dots in
the indicator.
Save the selected frames.
7
Press J to save the selected frames to the memory card. The
memory card access lamp will light while recording is in progress; note that depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed, some time may be required to save the
selected frames. Once recorded, the frames will be treated as
a single group during playback.
Number of frames
discarded
Number of frames
saved
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Best Moment Capture Mode
A
Movies can not be recorded, and pressing the movie-record button
has no effect. The flash can not be used.
Active Sel ection
A
At default settings, the frame recorded at the moment the shutterrelease button was pressed all the way down is automatically marked
with a p icon in Step 6.
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Choosing Your Moment (Slow View)
When slow view is selected in u (best moment capture) mode,
the camera captures a short sequence of still images and plays
them back in slow motion so that you can choose the precise
moment for a photograph.
Select u mode.
1
Rotate the mode dial to u (best
moment capture).
Select Slow view.
2
Press & (feature) to display the &
menu. Highlight Best moment cap-
ture and press J, then highlight Slow
view and press J.
Frame the photograph.
3
Compose the photograph with your
subject in the center of the frame.
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Press the shutter-release button halfway.
4
After focusing, the camera will record
20 frames to a temporary memory
buffer. It will then slowly play them
back in a continuous loop while the
shutter-release button is kept pressed
halfway. A & icon is displayed in the
monitor.
When the desired frame is displayed,
press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down to record the current frame and discard the remaining
images. The selected frame will be displayed for a few seconds when recording is complete. To delete the buffer
contents and exit without recording a
photograph, release the button without pressing it the rest of the way
down.
Progress indicator
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Letting the Camera Choose the Moment
(Smart Photo Selector)
The Smart Photo Selector helps you capture a fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other hard-to-time shots
such as group photos in party scenes. Each time the shutter is
released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and four
best shot candidates based on composition and motion.
Select u mode.
1
Rotate the mode dial to u (best
moment capture).
Choose Smart Photo Selector.
2
Press & (feature) to display the &
menu. Highlight Best moment cap-
ture and press J, then highlight
Smart Photo Selector and press J.
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Frame the photograph.
3
Compose the photograph with your
subject in the center of the frame.
Begin buffering photographs.
4
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 26). A & icon will be
displayed as the camera begins
recording images to the memory buffer. The camera continuously adjusts
focus to account for changes in the
distance to the subject while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Shoot.
5
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 the best
shot and four best shot candidates to
the memory card; during playback,
these frames will be treated as a single
group. The best shot is displayed in
the monitor when recording is complete; note that some
time may be required.
Smart Photo Selector
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The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the
subject.
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❚❚ Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector
Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart
Photo Selector (0 28; pictures taken with
the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by
a y icon). Of the photographs recorded
by the Smart Photo Selector, only the
best shot will be displayed (when you
press 2 to view the next picture, the
camera will skip over the best shot 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 shutterrelease button halfway.
Choosing the Best Shot
When a photograph taken with the Smart
Photo Selector is displayed, you can
choose the best shot by pressing 3. Press
4 or 2 to view the other pictures in the
sequence and press J to select the cur-
rent picture as the best shot. To return to
normal playback, press D.
K button
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❚❚ Deleting Pictures
O button
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 oncedeleted, pictures can not be recovered.
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Deleting Individual Photographs
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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 cur-
rently selected as the best shot.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed; to delete the selected image
or images, highlight Yes and press J.
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z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes
(Motion Snapshot Mode)
Record brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each time
the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and
about 1.6 s of movie footage. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot” is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow
motion over approximately 4 s, followed by the still image.
Select z mode.
1
Rotate the mode dial to z (Motion
Snapshot).
Frame the picture.
2
Compose the photograph with your
subject in the center of the frame.
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Begin buffering.
3
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 26). A & icon will be
displayed as the camera begins
recording footage to the memory buffer.
Shoot.
4
Smoothly press the shutter-release
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button the rest of the way down. The
camera will record a photograph,
together with about 1.6 s of movie
footage beginning before and ending
after the time the shutter-release button was pressed all the way down.
Note that some time may be required.
When recording is complete, the photograph will be displayed for a few
seconds.
Motion Snapshot Mode
A
Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button and the
flash can not be used.
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❚❚ Movie Before/After
Shutter-release button
pressed halfway
Shutter-release button
pressed all the way down
1.0 s0.6 s
Movie footage
Shutter-release button
pressed halfway
Shutter-release button
pressed all the way down
1.6 s
Movie footage
Use the Movie before/after option in the & (feature) menu to
choose whether the movie portions of Motion Snapshots end
when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way or about
0.6 s after (0 65). If 1.6 s : 0 s is selected, the photograph used
for the Motion Snapshot will feature the last frame of the movie.
Movie footage starts about a second before the shutterrelease button is pressed all the way down and ends about
0.6 s after.
1.0 s : 0.6 s
The camera records about 1.6 s of movie footage, ending
when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
1.6 s : 0 s
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❚❚ File Format
The File format op tion in t he & menu can be used to choose the
file format for Motion Snapshots.
NMS files
MOV file
Motion Snapshots are recorded as a MOV file about 4 s long
and a JPEG image. Motion Snapshots can only be viewed on
the camera or using ViewNX-i (0 104).
Motion Snapshots are recorded as a MOV file about 10 s
long that can be viewed in a variety of computer applications. The Motion Snapshot is not displayed automatically
when shooting ends (0 66, 102); for information on viewing Motion Snapshot movies, see page 36.
❚❚ Audio
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To record about four seconds of sound
with Motion Snapshots beginning at the
start of movie recording, use the multi
selector and J button to select Ambient
for Audio in the & (feature) menu.
Motion Snapshots can also be recorded
with background music (Backgroundmusic) or no sound (None).
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Viewing Motion Snapshots
O button
Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 28; Motion
Snapshots are indicated by a z icon).
Pressing the J button or tapping the M
icon when a Motion Snapshot is displayed plays back the movie portion in
slow motion over a period of about 4 s,
followed by the photo; playback is
accompanied by the audio track selected
using the Audio option (0 68). To end
playback and return to shooting mode,
press the shutter-release button halfway.
Deleting Motion Snapshots
To delete the current Motion Snapshot,
press O. A confirmation dialog will be dis-
played; press O again to delete the photo
and movie and return to playback, or
press K to exit without deleting the file.
Note that once deleted, Motion Snapshots
can not be recovered.
K button
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More on Photography
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This section describes the other features you can use when taking pictures.
Live Image Control
Live image control lets you preview how
changes to each control will affect the final
photography. Live image controls are available
in the modes shown at right (in modes other
than auto, live image controls are available
only when h Scene auto selector is selected
for exposure mode, 0 101). In advanced
movie mode, live image controls apply to HD, fast-motion, jumpcut, and 4-second movies. In best moment capture mode, live
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image controls apply to Active Selection and slow view.
Choose a live image control.
1
Press J in the shooting display, then
highlight an option and press J to
view the selected control. For more
information, see page 71.
Choose a setting.
2
Rotate the multi selector to adjust the
control, using the preview in the monitor as your guide. Press J when the
control is adjusted to your satisfaction.
For information on using the creative
palette, see page 72.
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Y Active D-Lighting: Preserve details in
highlights and shadows for natural contrast.
Active D-Lighting: High Active D-Lighting: Low
5 Background softening: Soften back-
ground details to make your subject
stand out, or bring both background and
foreground into focus.
Background sharpBackground softened
6 Motion control (auto mode only): Sug-
gest motion by blurring moving objects,
or “freeze” motion to capture moving
objects clearly.
Increase effect
Reduce effect
Sharpen background
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Soften background
Freeze motion
Freeze motionBlur motion
Blur motion
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E Brightness control: Make pictures brighter
or darker.
4 Creative palette: To choose a creative effect, rotate the multi
selector or use a finger to rotate the creative palette in the monitor. The selected effect is visible in the monitor and changes
gradually as the palette is rotated (to reset the palette, tap Reset
while the creative palette cursor is displayed).
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Photographs and movies will be recorded with the selected
effect, but note that tap shooting options are not available when
the creative palette is displayed (0 86).
Live Image Control
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Continuous shooting is not available (0 73) and the built-in flash can
not be used when live image control is in effect.
Brighter
DarkerBrighterDarker
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Continuous Mode
Shoot a continuous series (burst) of photographs.
Display release mode options.
1
Press 4 (C) to display release mode
options.
Select I.
2
Highlight I (continuous) and press 2
to display frame rate options.
Select a frame rate.
3
Highlight the desired frame rate and
press J. Frame rate is expressed in
terms of the number of frames
recorded per second (fps); choose
from frame rates of approximately 5,
10, 20, 30, and 60 fps (I, Q, R,S, and T, respectively). Except when I is selected, the
maximum number of shots that can be recorded in a single
burst is 20.
Frame your subject and shoot.
4
Press the shutter-release button all
the way down to shoot the burst.
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Continuous Mode
D
Only one picture will be taken if the flash fires when I is selected; at
settings of 10, 20, 30, and 60 fps, the built-in flash will not fire.
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the memory card access lamp will light. Depending on shooting conditions and
memory card write speed, recording may take some time. If the battery
is exhausted before all photographs are recorded, the shutter release
will be disabled and the remaining images transferred to the memory
card.
Continuous shooting is not available with live image controls (0 70) or
in self-portrait, creative, best moment capture, advanced movie, or
Motion Snapshot mode.
Viewing Pictures Taken in Continuous Mode
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Each burst plays back as a group. This can be changed using the
Sequence display options item in the playback menu (0 100).
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Single Frame
A
To take only one picture each time the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way down, select 8 (single frame) for release mode.
Single frame is not available in sports mode.
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Self-Timer Modes
The self-timer is used to delay shutter release until 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way
down.
Display release mode options.
1
Press 4 (C) to display release mode
options.
Select E.
2
Highlight E (self-timer) and press 2
to display self-timer options.
Select the desired self-timer option.
3
Use the multi selector to highlight c
or a and press J.
Mount the camera on a tripod.
4
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface.
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Frame the photograph and shoot.
5
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down. The selftimer lamp will start to flash and a
beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photo is taken, the
lamp will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid.
Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be
taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in
which the shutter can not be released. Turning the camera off
cancels the self-timer.
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Movie Mode
A
To record movies using the self-timer, select advanced movie mode
and use the movie-record button to start the timer. Movie recording
ends when the movie-record button is pressed a second time.
Raising the Flash
A
In P, S, A, or M mode, press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash
before shooting. Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while
the timer is counting down.
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The Built-in Flash
Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is
poorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The built-in
flash is available in the following shooting modes, but note that
some camera settings automatically disable the built-in flash:
Auto Pop-up Modes
In C (auto) mode and when an option other than HDR (5), easy
panorama (p), night landscape (j), or landscape (l) is selected
in w (creative) mode, the flash will pop-up automatically and
fire when required.
Choose a flash mode.
1
Press 3 (N) on the multi selector to
display a list of flash modes, then use
the multi selector to highlight the
desired mode and press J to select.
Take pictures.
2
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus and the rest of the way
down to shoot. The flash will pop up
and fire when required.
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❚❚ Flash Modes
The following flash modes are available:
• o (auto flash): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit,
the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required.
• n (auto with red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash
pops up and fires as required, but before it fires, the red-eye
reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.”
• s (off ): The flash does not fire.
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Manual Pop-up Modes
In P, S, A, M, and self-portrait modes, the flash must be raised man-
ually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised.
Raise the flash.
1
Press the flash pop-up button to raise
the flash.
Flash pop-up button
Choose a flash mode.
2
Press 3 (N) on the multi selector to
display a list of flash modes, then use
the multi selector to highlight the
desired mode and press J to select.
Take pictures.
3
The flash will fire with every shot. To
disable the flash, press it gently downward until it latches.
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❚❚ Flash Modes
The following flash modes are available:
• N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot.
• NY (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with
every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights
to help reduce “red-eye.”
• NYp (red-eye reduction with slow sync): As for “red-eye
reduction”, above, except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low
light. Use when you want to include background lighting in
portraits. Available only in modes P and A.
• Np (fill flash + slow sync): As for “fill flash”, above, except that
shutter speed slows automatically to capture background
lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want to capture both subject and background. Available only in modes P
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and A.
• Nr (rear curtain + slow sync): As for “rear-curtain sync”, below,
except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want
to capture both subject and background. Available only in
modes P and A.
• Nq (rear-curtain sync): The flash fires just before the shutter
closes, creating a stream of light behind moving light sources
as shown below at right. Available only in modes S and M.
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Front-curtain syncRear- curtain sync
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