Nikon Digital Camera Reference 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:

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

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.

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

Still Image Mode 0 21

Smart Photo Selector Mode 0 31

Movie Mode 0 37

Motion Snapshot Mode 0 45

Available Settings 0 49

More on Playback 0 63

Connections 0 75

The Playback Menu 0 93

The Shooting Menu 0 103

The Setup Menu 0 147

Technical Notes 0 157

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Getting the Most from Your Camera

Take pictures or movies in any of four modes.

Choose q Motion Snapshot mode (0 45) to record both photographs and brief movie vignettes,

w Smart Photo Selector mode (0 31) to capture fleeting changes of expression and other hard-to-time shots,

e still image mode (0 21) for most photographs, or

r movie mode (0 37) to record high- definition or slow-motion movies.

Combine photos, movies, and music.

q Install the supplied software (0 75), w copy photos and movies to your computer (0 79), and e use Short Movie Creator to create short movies (0 82).

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Accessories

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

Lenses

Remote controls

Software for Nikon digital cameras (available on CD)

View short movies in high definition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Firmware Version ..................................................................... 155

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery Life ...........................................................................................190

Index ............................................................................................191

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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:

❚❚WARNINGS

For Your Safety

This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this Nikon product.

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 malfunction. 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 gas. Do not use electronic equipment

in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Do not disassemble. Touching the prod- uct’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

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

Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Failure to observe

this precaution could result in strangulation.

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Do not remain in contact with the camera or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use. Parts of the

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

Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in accidents.

Observe caution when using a flash.

• Using the camera with the flash in

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

• Using a flash close to the subject’s

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

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

Observe proper precautions when handling batteries. Batteries may leak or

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

• Use only batteries approved for use

in this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the

battery.

• Be sure the product is off before

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

• Do not attempt to insert the 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.

• The battery may be hot immedi-

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

• Discontinue use immediately

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

Do not remain in contact with the battery for extended periods during charging.

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

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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 software 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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• 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.

• 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).

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

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

Notice for Customers in Europe

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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.

Notices

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

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Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency 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

WARNING

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

Wash hands after handling

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

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.

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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 reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business 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.

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.

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

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 flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

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

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

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Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

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

HE USE OF NON-NIKON

ACCESSORIES

COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR-

RANTY.

Servicing the Camera and Accessories

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 Important Pictures

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.

Life-Long Learning

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 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/

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Introduction

Confirm that the package contains the following items.

Memory cards are sold separately.

Package Contents

BF-N1000 body cap

Nikon 1 J1 digital camera

EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion battery

(with terminal cover)

MH-27 battery charger (AC wall

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

UC-E15 USB cable

Lens (with front and rear lens caps)

AN-N1000 strap ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator CD

Warranty Quick Start Guide User’s Manual

Reference manual CD (contains this manual)

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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

Parts of the Camera

31 2 5 64

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Camera Body (Continued)

1234

15 14

8 9

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

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

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

4 W (playback zoom/

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

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

6 Connector cover

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

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

9 Power connector cover

for optional power connector......161

10 Battery-chamber/memory card slot

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

11 Battery-chamber/

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

12 Tripod socket

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19 Memory card slot................................ 13

20 Battery latch......................... 13, 15, 161

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The Monitor

* Available only in detailed display (0 5).

421 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

32 31

28 27

12 13 14 15

26 25 202123 2224 18

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

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

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

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

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

6 Self-timer/

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frame rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18 “K” (appears when memory remains

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

19 Number of exposures

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

Number of shots remaining

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

White balance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

28 Autoexposure (AE) lock

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

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

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

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

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

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The $ (Display) Button

❚❚ Shooting ❚❚ Playback

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

$ button

Simplified display

Detailed display

Simple photo info

Detailed photo info

Image only

The Framing Grid

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

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The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes:

Mode dial

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

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

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

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

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The Multi Selector

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

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

Settings: A

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

Menu navigation: 1

Move cursor up.

Settings: E

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

Menu navigation: 4

Return to previous menu.

Select highlighted item.

Settings: E

View exposure compensation menu (0 56).

Menu navigation: 2

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu.

Settings: M

View flash mode menu (0 58).

Menu navigation: 3

Move cursor down.

The Multi Selector

In this manual, the 1, 2, 3, and 4 symbols are used to represent up, right, down, and left on the multi selector. Items can be highlighted by rotating the multi selector as shown at right.

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The & (Feature) Button

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

Continuous, or Electronic (Hi).

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

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

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

Waves, Relaxation, and Tenderness.

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

& button

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

tures.

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The G Button

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

G button.

G button

Ta bs

Choose from the following menus:

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

Menu options

Options in current menu.

Slider shows position in current menu.

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❚❚ Using the Menus

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

Highlight menu item and press 2 to display options.

Highlight desired option and press J to select.

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

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

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

Multi selector

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Attach the camera strap.

Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.

Charge the battery.

Insert the battery q and plug the charger in w. An exhausted battery fully charges in about 2 hours. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete.

First Steps

The Plug Adapter

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.

Battery charging

Charging complete

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The Battery and Charger

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

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

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

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

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

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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 may be hot after use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

Formatting Memory Cards

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

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

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

The Write Protect Switch

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

Write-protect switch

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Removing Batteries and Memory Cards

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

3) is off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To remove the battery, first release it by pressing the orange battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow and then remove the battery by hand.

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

Memory Cards

• The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD), SDHC, and SDXC

memory cards (available separately; 0 160).

• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when

removing memory cards from the camera.

• Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera

off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

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

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

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

caution could damage the card.

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

sunlight.

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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 10–30 mm f/3.5–5.6. See page 136 for information on vibration reduction (VR).

Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

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

Detaching the Lens

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

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.

Turning the Camera Off

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

Auto Power Off

If no operations are performed for about thirty seconds, the displays will turn off and the power lamp start to blink (if desired, the delay before the displays turn off automatically can be changed using the Auto power off option in the setup menu; 0 151). The camera can be reactivated by operating the buttons, mode dial, or other camera controls. If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the displays have turned off, the camera will turn off automatically.

Attaching and Removing Lenses

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

Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

If you are using a lens with a retractable lens barrel button (0 16), the camera will turn on automatically when the retractable lens barrel lock is released (locking the lens barrel does not, however, turn the camera off).

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

Press 1 or 3 to highlight

language and press J.

Press 4 or 2 to highlight time

zone and press J.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight date

format and press J.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight daylight

saving time option and press J.

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

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

setup menu.

Press 4 or 2 to select items and

press 1 or 3 to change. Press J

when finished.

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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 (0 161). Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month. If a message warning that the clock has been reset is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date.

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Check the battery level and memory card capacity.

Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the monitor.

❚❚ Battery Level

❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining

The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored on the memory card at current settings (values over 1,000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 1,200 and 1,299 are shown as 1.2 K). If a warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional images, insert another memory card (0 13) or delete some photos (0 69).

Display Description

NO ICON

Battery fully charged or partially discharged; level shown by L or K icon in detailed display (0 5).

Low battery. Ready fully-charged battery or prepare to charge battery.

Cannot take pictures. Insert fully-charged battery.

Battery exhausted; shutter-release disabled. Insert charged battery.

Battery level

Exposures remaining

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Still Image Mode

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

Select still image mode.

Available Settings

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

49.

Taking Photos in Still Image Mode

Rotate the mode dial to C.

Mode dial

Automatic Scene Selection (h Scene auto selector)

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

Scene icon

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

Auto: Subjects suited to Z mode or that do not fall into the categories listed above.

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Ready the camera.

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

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

Using a 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; if you are using a lens with a retractable lens barrel button, unlock and extend the lens by pressing the button and rotating the zoom ring as described on page 16).

Zoom in

Zoom out

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.

Zoom guide

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Frame the photograph.

Focus.

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

If the camera is able to focus, the selected focus area will be highlighted in green and a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is moving).

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

139.

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

Position your subject in the center of the frame.

Face-Priority AF

The camera detects and focuses on portrait subjects (face-priority AF). A double yellow border will be displayed if a portrait subject is detected facing the camera (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of five, are detected, the camera will select the closest subject). Press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus on the subject in the double yellow border. The border will clear from the display if the camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for example, the subject has looked away).

Focus area

Buffer capacity

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Shoot.

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

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

Access lamp

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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

of the way down

Movie Recording

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

See Also

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

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❚❚ Choosing a Release Mode

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

Electronic (Hi)

Choose from frame rates of 10 fps, 30 fps, and 60 fps (0 103). The flash does not fire while Electronic (Hi) is in effect. At the default setting of 10 fps, the camera takes pictures at about 10 frames per second (fps) while the shutter-release button is pressed and camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame; face detection (0 23) is not available. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps, face detection is available but focus and exposure are fixed at the values for the first photograph in each series.

Continuous

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

Shooting in Electronic (Hi) and Continuous Release Modes

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

& button

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Buffer Size

The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that the frame rate will drop or shooting will pause when the buffer is full. The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is displayed while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (this number is an approximation only and varies with shooting conditions). The illustration shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 14 pictures.

See Also

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

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

Viewing Photographs

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

K button

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

To zoom in on the center of the current image, press the W control up (0 68). Press W down to zoom out. To view multiple images, press W down when the picture is displayed full frame (0 66).

W control

See Also

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

Delete the photograph.

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

O button

Deleting Multiple Pictures (0 69)

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

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Smart Photo Selector Mode

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

Select Smart Photo Selector mode.

Available Settings

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

Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode

Rotate the mode dial to y.

Mode dial

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Frame the photograph.

Begin buffering photographs.

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

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 23). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer. The camera continuously adjusts focus to account for changes in the distance to the subject in the AF area brackets while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

AF area brackets

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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Shoot.

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

Smart Photo Selector Mode

The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 21). Movies can not be recorded, and pressing the movie-record button has no effect. The flash can not be used.

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Choosing the Best Shot

Viewing Photographs

Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 28; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon). Of the five photographs recorded by the Smart Photo Selector, only the best shot will be displayed (when you press the multi selector right to view the next picture, the camera will skip over the best shot candidates, with the result that the next picture displayed will not have a file number that immediately follows that of the current picture). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

K button

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

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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 four best shot candidates, or press K to exit with- out deleting the pictures. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered.

Deleting Individual Photographs

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

• This image: Delete the current photo (note

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

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

currently selected as the best shot.

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

O button

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Movie Mode

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

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

Select movie mode.

Frame the opening shot.

The 0 Icon

A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.

Available Settings

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

HD Movies

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

Mode dial

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

Exposure Mode

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

See Also

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

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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.

End recording.

Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached (0 116), the memory card is full, another mode is selected, the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 xvi).

Audio Recording

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

Maximum Length

HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 minutes in length (for more information, see page 116); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 160).

Exposure Lock

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

Movie-record button

Recording indicator/ Time elapsed

Time available

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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.

❚❚ Choosing the Movie Type

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

• HD movie: Record movies in HD.

•

Slow motion

: Record slow-motion movies

(040).

Taking Photographs During Movie Recording

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

Recording Movies

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

& button

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

Select movie mode.

Select slow-motion mode.

Frame the opening shot.

Slow Motion

Rotate the mode dial to 1.

Mode dial

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

& button

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

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Start recording.

End recording.

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

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

Movie-record button

Recording indicator/ Time elapsed

Time available

Maximum Length

Up to 5 seconds or 4 GB of footage can be recorded; note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 160).

Exposure Mode

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

See Also

Frame rate options are described on page 116.

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

The following operations can be performed:

Viewing Movies

1 icon/Length

Movie playback indicator/

Current position/total length

Guide Volume

To Use Description

Pause Pause playback.

Play J

Resume playback when the movie is paused or during rewind/advance.

Advance/

rewind

Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2 × to 5× to 10 × to 15 ×. If playback is paused, the movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep the button pressed for continuous rewind or advance. You can also rotate the multi selector to rewind or advance when playback is paused.

Adjust

volume

Press up to increase volume, down to decrease.

Return to

full-frame

playback

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

Exit to

shooting

mode

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

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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 100 for information on trimming unwanted footage from movies.

O button

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Motion Snapshot Mode

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

Select Motion Snapshot mode.

Available Settings

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

Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode

Rotate the mode dial to z.

Mode dial

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Frame the picture.

Begin buffering.

Shoot.

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

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

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

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❚❚ Choosing a Theme

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.

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

& button

Motion Snapshot Mode

By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 21). Live audio is not recorded. Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button and the flash can not be used.

Shutter-release

button pressed

halfway to focus

Shutter-release button

pressed all the way

down

Shooting ends

Buffering

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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.

Viewing Motion Snapshots

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

K button

O button

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Available Settings

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

❚❚ Still Image Mode/Smart Photo Selector Mode

Still image mode

Smart Photo Selector

mode

Exposure mode

h P S A M h P S A M

Shooting menu

Image quality zzzzzz Image size zzzzzz Continuous zzzzz— Frame rate —————— Movie settings —————— Metering — z

z2z2z2—

White balance — zzzz— ISO sensitivity — z

z2z2z2—

Picture Control — zzzz— Color space zzzzzz Active D-Lighting — zzzz— Long exposure NR z

z2z2z2z2—

High ISO noise reduction zzzzzz Fade in/fade out —————— Movie sound options —————— Interval timer shooting — z

z2z2z2—

Vibration reduction

zzzzzz

Focus mode — z

z2z2z2—

AF-area mode — z

z4z4z4—

Face-priority AF — z

z4z4z4—

Built-in AF assist zzzzzz Flash compensation

— z2z2z2z2—

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

selected for Continuous.

2 Not available when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Continuous. 3 VR lenses only. 4 Not available if a frame rate of 10 fps is chosen when Electronic (Hi) is

selected for Continuous.

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

Other settings

Focus area selection — zzzz— Flexible program — z ———— Autoexposure Lock — zzz—— Focus lock — zzzz— Self-timer z

z2z2z2z2—

Exposure compensation — z

z2z2——

Flash mode z

z2z2z2z2—

Movie mode —————— Theme ——————

Still image mode

Smart Photo Selector

mode

Exposure mode

h P S A M h P S A M

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❚❚ Movie Mode/Motion Snapshot Mode

Movie mode Motion Snapshot mode

Exposure mode

h P S A M h P S A M

Shooting menu

Image quality —————————— Image size —————————— Continuous —————————— Frame rate — z

z2z2z2—————

Movie settings z

z1z1z1z1—————

Metering — z

z1z1z1— zzzz

White balance — zzzz— zzzz ISO sensitivity — zzzz— zzzz Picture Control — zzzz— zzzz Color space —————————— Active D-Lighting —————————— Long exposure NR —————————— High ISO noise reduction z

zzzzzzzzz

Fade in/fade out z

z1z1z1z1—————

Movie sound options z

z1z1z1z1—————

Interval timer shooting —————————— Vibration reduction

z1zzzzzzzzz

Focus mode — zzzz————— AF-area mode — z

z1z1z1— zzzz

Face-priority AF — z

z1z1z1— zzzz

Built-in AF assist —————zzzzz Flash compensation ——————————

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

Other settings

Focus area selection — z1z1z1z1— zzzz Flexible program —————————— Autoexposure Lock — zzz——zzz— Focus lock — zzzz— zzzz Self-timer z

zzzz—————

Exposure compensation — zzz——zzz— Flash mode —————————— Movie mode z

zzzz—————

Theme —————zzzzz

Movie mode Motion Snapshot mode

Exposure mode

h P S A M h P S A M

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See Also

For information on choosing how long the camera will wait for a signal from the remote, see page 152. See page 151 for information on controlling the beeps that sound when the self-timer or remote control is used.

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Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. Choose from values between –3 EV (underexposure) and +3 EV (overexposure) in increments of

3 EV. In general, positive values

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

Display exposure compensation options.

Select a value.

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

Exposure Compensation

–1 EV No exposure

compensation

+1 EV

Press 2 (E) to display exposure compensation options.

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

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Exposure Compensation

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

The Built-in Flash

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

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To use the flash, raise it by sliding the flash pop-up control and then choose a flash mode as described on the following page. Charging begins when the flash is raised; once charging is complete, a flashready indicator (I) will be displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

The Built-in Flash

N Fill flash

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

NY Red-eye reduction

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

NYp

Red-eye reduction + slow sync

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

Np Fill flash + slow sync

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

Rear curtain + slow sync

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

Nq Rear-curtain sync

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

Flash pop-up control

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Choosing a Flash Mode

Display the flash mode options.

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

Select a flash mode.

h P, A

N Fill flash N Fill flash

NY Red-eye reduction NY Red-eye reduction

NYp

Red-eye reduction + slow sync

S, M

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

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

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

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

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

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

See Also

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

Shadow Shadow

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Shutter Speed

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

Exposure mode Shutter speed

h Scene auto selector (f)

60–1 s

S Shutter-priority auto

60–30 s

MManual

60–30 s, Bulb

Other

60 s

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 3200, the range is approximately 0.6 m–5.0 m (2 ft–16 ft) when the lens is zoomed all the way out, 0.6 m–3.0 m (2 ft–9.8 ft) at maximum zoom.

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