Nikon V3 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.

Camera Settings

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

Symbols and Conventions

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

This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before

use to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes; information that should be read before

using the camera.

This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

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

A For You r Safety

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

Getting the Most from Your Camera 0 ii

Table of Contents 0 iv

Introduction 0 1

Taking and Viewing Photographs 0 38

Recording and Viewing Movies 0 59

t, u, v, and w Modes 0 69

Other Shooting Modes 0 76

Getting the Most from Your Camera

Take photos with the shutter-release button.

See page 8 for more information.

Shutter-release button

Shoot movies with the movie-record button.

Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record button in auto (0 38), creative (0 49), t, u, v, w (0 69), and advanced movie (0 59) modes.

Movie-record button

Download pictures to a computer.

Install the supplied software (0 141), and copy photos and movies to your computer using ViewNX 2 (0 145).

View pictures in high definition.

Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to an HDTV (0 148).

Accessories

Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of interchangeable lenses and other accessories (0 221).

Lenses Flash units

Mount adapters

GPS units Remote controls

Electronic viewfinders

Software for Nikon digital cameras (available on CD)

Grips

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

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

For Your Safety..............................................................................xi

Notices..........................................................................................xiv

Wireless ........................................................................................xix

Introduction 1

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

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

Using the Vari-Angle Monitor ...................................................15

Using the Touch Screen..............................................................17

First Steps......................................................................................23

Attaching a Grip and Electronic Viewfinder...........................34

Taking and Viewing Photographs 38

Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) .........................38

Viewing Photographs.........................................................................41

Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................43

Live Image Control...............................................................................47

Choosing a Creative Mode.........................................................49

Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation.....50

The Creative Palette ............................................................................52

HDR ...........................................................................................................53

Easy Panorama......................................................................................54

Selective Color.......................................................................................57

Cross Process .........................................................................................58

Recording and Viewing Movies 59

Recording Movies .......................................................................59

Taking Photographs During Movie Recording ......................... 64

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

Deleting Movies ...................................................................................67

t, u, v, and w Modes 69

t Programmed Auto .........................................................................70

u Shutter-Priority Auto..................................................................... 71

v Aperture-Priority Auto.................................................................. 72

w Manual............................................................................................... 73

Other Shooting Modes 76

u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) ...............76

Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection)............................ 76

Choosing Your Moment (Slow View)............................................ 80

Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo

Selector).............................................................................................. 82

z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion

Snapshot Mode)..................................................................... 87

Viewing Motion Snapshots.............................................................. 91

Deleting Motion Snapshots............................................................. 91

For Your Safety

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

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

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

ings before using this Nikon product.

❚❚WARNINGS

Keep the sun out of the frame. Keep the

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

Do not look at the sun through the view-

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

Turn off immediately in the event of mal-

function. Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. 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.

Keep dry. Do not immerse in or expose

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-

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

Keep out of reach of children. Failure to

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

Do not place the strap around the neck of

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

Follow the instructions of airline and hos-

pital personnel. This camera transmits radio frequencies that could interfere with medical equipment or aircraft navigation. Disable the wireless network feature before boarding an aircraft, and turn the camera off during take off and landing. In medical facilities, follow staff instructions regarding the use of wireless devices.

Do not remain in contact with the camera,

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

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

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. 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

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

attached. You could trip or accidentally strike others, resulting in injury.

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.

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• Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to

water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

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

• Batteries are prone to leakage when

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

• When the battery is not in use,

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

• The battery may be hot immedi-

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

• Discontinue use immediately

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

Observe proper precautions when handling

the charger:

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this 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-

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

CD-ROMs: CD-ROMs containing soft-

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

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Notices

• No part of the manuals included

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

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

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notice for Customers in Europe

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

This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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

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

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

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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Notice for Customers in the U.S. A.

The Battery Charger

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

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

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequ ency Interference Statement

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

Interface Cables

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

Notice for Customers in the State of California

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

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

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied

or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• 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.

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 BY 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 FO R ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L. C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com

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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 Wi- Fi > Wi-Fi connection type > Reset Wi-Fi set- tings in the setup menu (0 124). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

Temperature Warnings

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

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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

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

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

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Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

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

ACCESSORIES RANTY.

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

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

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

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

• For users in Europe and 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/

COULD DAMAGE YOU R CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR-

Servicing the Cam era and Accessories

Before Taking Important Pictures

Life-Long Learning

HE USE OF NON-NIKON

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Wireless

This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries are currently subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.

Notices for Customers in the U. S. A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subj ect to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING

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

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

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

Co-location

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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

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Notices for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The 1 V3, which is equipped with a LBWA1ZZYM6 (FCC ID:VPYLBYM / IC ID:772C-LBYM) wireless LAN module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.

Notices for Customers in Europe

Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the 1 V3 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/support/pdf/DoC_1V3.pdf

Notice for Customers in Singapore

Trade Name: Model: 1 V3

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 DA104328

Security

Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled:

• Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.

• Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter data or perform other malicious actions. Note that due the design of wireless networks, specialized attacks may allow unauthorized access even when security is enabled.

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Introduction

Before You Begin

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

Parts of the Camera

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

The Camera Body

6 5

4 3 2 1

1 Mounting mark ...................................27

2 Sub-command dial...................... 72, 73

3 Shutter-release

button .................44, 64, 78, 81, 83, 88

4 Movie-record button ................. 59, 60

5 Power switch........................................29

6 Mode dial................................................ 8

7 Focal plane mark (E) ..................... 103

8 Eyelet for camera strap...................... 23

9 Flash pop-up button....................... 105

10 AF-assist illuminator ....................... 186

Self-timer lamp....................................95

Red-eye reduction lamp ................ 106

7 8 9 10

14 13

1216 15

11 External microphone connector

cover

12 Lens release button............................ 28

13 Infrared receiver.................. 96, 97, 241

14 Lens mount..........................................27

15 Microphone........................................193

16 Dust shield.................................227, 228

17 Body cap .............................................223

18 Multi accessory port......... 35, 109, 113

19 Multi accessory port

cover................................... 34, 109, 113

20 Built-in flash.......................................105

21 Connector for external

microphone ......................................222

4 3

17 16

18 19

5 6 7

8 9

20 21

1 O (delete) button.......................43, 136

2 $ (display) button......................... 6

3 G (menu) button ........................ 10

4 K (playback) button ............41, 85, 91

5 Fn1 button ............................................14

6 Multi selector......................................... 9

J (OK) button....................................... 9

% (focus mode) ................................ 99

E (exposure compensation)..........104

M (flash mode)...................................105

C (continuous shooting/

self-timer)...............................92, 94, 96

7 Memory card slot/connector

cover.............................................. 24, 26

8 & (feature) button ............................. 12

9 Memory card access lamp......... 26, 40

10 Power connector cover

for optional power connector ......225

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

11 Battery-chamber cover ..... 24, 25, 225

12 Battery-chamber cover

13 Grip connector cover......................... 36

14 Tripod socket

15 Vari-angle monitor.......5, 15, 129, 211

16 Speaker

17 A (AE/AF lock) button.................214

18 Power lamp.......................................... 29

19 Main command dial/

20 HDMI connector................................148

21 USB connector.......................... 145, 150

22 Memory card slot................................24

23 Battery latch......................... 24, 25, 225

24 Grip connector .................................... 36

latch...................................... 24, 25, 225

Fn2 button.............. 14, 41, 71, 73, 102

Holding the Camera

When framing photographs, hold the camera as shown below.

Hold the camera in your

right hand.

Keep your elbows propped

lightly against your torso.

Cradle the lens with your left hand.

The Monitor

421 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 37 36

35 34 33 32

31 30

28 232426 2527 21

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

2 Live image control..............................47

Creative mode .................................... 49

Best moment capture

selection ................................. 76, 80, 82

Advanced movie selection ........ 59, 62

Exposure mode .................................170

3 Flexible program indicator...............70

4 Flash mode.........................................106

5 Self-timer..............................................94

Remote control mode ....................... 96

Continuous mode*............................ 92

6 Active D-Lighting*...........................179

7 Picture Control*................................202

8 White balance*.................................196

9 Frame size/frame rate......................192

10 Image size*........................................172

11 Image quality*..................................171

12 Focus mode*.......................................99

13 AF-area mode*..................................185

14 Face-priority*............................. 45, 169

15 Auto distortion control

indicator ............................................178

16 Focus area....................................39, 185

17 AF-area brackets*............................... 99

18 Flash compensation.........................188

19 Exposure compensation .................104

* Available only in detailed display (0 6).

Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.

20 Flash-ready indicator.......................107

21 “k” (appears when memory remains

for over 1000 exposures)................. 33

22 Number of exposures remaining.... 33

Number of shots remaining

before memory buffer fills .............. 93

White balance recording

indicator ............................................199

Card warning indicator ..........211, 244

23 Time available ..................................... 60

24 ISO sensitivity ....................................201

25 ISO sensitivity indicator ..................201

Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ........201

26 Aperture......................................... 72, 73

27 Shutter speed ............................... 71, 73

28 Metering............................................. 177

29 Battery indicator*............................... 33

30 Sound settings*................................ 212

31 Satellite signal indicator* ..............115

32 Autoexposure (AE)/autofocus (AF)

lock indicator....................................214

33 Tap shooting options.......................116

34 Auto image capture.........................194

35 Microphone sensitivity*.................193

36 Time elapsed ....................................... 60

37 Recording indicator ........................... 60

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

The $ (Display) Button

Press $ to cycle through shooting (0 5) and playback (0 129) indicators as shown below.

❚❚ Shooting

Simplified display Detailed display

Virtual horizon

* Displayed only in modes other than Creative Palette.

Recording Area

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 (0 184) in movie menu.

Electronic vibration reduction off Electronic vibration reduction on

$ button

❚❚ Playback

Simple photo info Detailed photo info

Image only Highlights

* Displayed only when On is selected for the Display > Playback highlight

display option in the setup menu (0 212).

Virtual Horizon

Display roll and pitch information based on information from the camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll reference line will turn green, while if the camera is tilted neither forward nor back, the dot in the center of the display will turn green. Each division on the rolling display is equivalent to 5°, while each division on the pitch display is equivalent to 10°.

Camera level Camera tilted left or

Tilting the Camera

The virtual horizon display is not accurate when the camera is tilted at a sharp angle forward or back. If the camera is unable to measure tilt, the amount of tilt will not be displayed.

right

Camera t ilted for ward

or back

The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes:

C Auto mode (0 38): Let the camera pick the settings for photographs and movies.

w Creative mode (0 49): For photographs in which you want to use special effects or match settings to the scene.

v Advanced movie mode (0 59): Choose an expo- sure mode and adjust shutter-speed or aperture or record movies in slow or fast motion or with other special effects.

z Motion Snapshot mode (0 87): Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about 1.6 s of movie footage.

u Best moment capture mode (0 76): Choose Active Selection to select the best picture from 40 shots in

temporary storage, Slow view to choose the best timing for the shot while the scene plays back in slow motion, or Smart Photo Selector to let the camera pick the best shot based on composition and movement.

t, u, v, and w modes (0 69): Control shutter speed and aperture for advanced photographic effects.

• t: Programmed auto (0 70)

• u: Shutter-priority auto (0 71)

• v: Aperture-priority auto (0 72)

• w: Manual (0 73)

Mode dial

The Multi Selector

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

Multi selector

Settings: %

View focus mode menu (0 99).

Menu navigation: 1

Move cursor up.

Select highlighted

Settings:

View continuous

shooting/self-timer/

remote control menu

(0 92, 94, 96).

Menu navigation: 4

Return to previous

menu.

Settings: M

View flash mode menu (0 105).

Menu navigation: 3

Move cursor down.

The Multi Selector

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

item.

Settings: E

View exposure compensation menu (0 104).

Menu navigation: 2

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu.

The G Button

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

Tab s

Choose from the following menus:

K Playback menu (0 156)

C w t u v w u z Shooting menu (0 167) 1 Movie menu (0 189)

w Image processing menu (0 195)

B Setup menu (0 209)

x Wi-Fi menu (0 119)

Menu options

Options in current menu.

Slider shows position in current menu.

G button

❚❚ Using the Menus

Use the multi selector (0 9) to navigate the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, setup, and Wi-Fi menus.

Select a menu.

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

Select an item.

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

Select an option.

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

Multi selector

Using the Menus

The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items displayed in gray are not currently available (0 232). To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (0 44).

The & (Feature) Button

To display the feature menu and adjust camera settings or access playback options, press the & button.

& menu (shooting mode) & menu (playback)

Select an item.

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 44 or highlight 1 and press J).

Select an option.

Highlight the desired option or value and press J to select.

& button

The & Menu

The & menu is context-sensitive: its contents vary with camera settings or the type of image displayed; options that are currently unavailable are shown in gray. The & menu is not available in auto mode.

The Function Buttons (Fn1 and Fn2)

The Fn1 and Fn2 buttons can be used for

Fn2 button

quick recall of frequently-used settings during shooting. To choose the roles these buttons play, go to Assign Fn but- ton in the setup menu (0 209), highlight the desired button, press 2, and choose from the following options:

• Exposure compensation

(0 104)

• Metering (0 177)

• White balance (0 196)

• ISO sensitivity (0 201)

• Picture Control (0 202)

• AF-area mode (0 185)

• Movie-record button

Fn1 button

If Movie-record button is selected, the chosen button can be used to start and end movie recording (0 60).

Users of the optional grip (0 36) can also choose the role played by the Fn3 button.

Default Settings

At default settings, the Fn1, Fn2, and Fn3 buttons are respectively assigned white balance, ISO sensitivity, and movie recording functions.

The Fn2 Button

The main command dial doubles as the Fn2 button. To access the function assigned to the Fn2 button, press the command dial.

Fn3 button

Fn2 button

Using the Vari-Angle Monitor

The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below.

87°

Normal use: The monitor is normally used in storage position.

Low-angle shots: Frame shots with the camera close to the ground. Once in the low-angle position, the monitor can be further lowered.

High-angle shots: Frame shots while holding the camera over your head.

Using the Monitor

Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown on page 15. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the cam-

era 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.

Be particularly careful not to touch this area.

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.

The Touch Screen

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 S creen

The camera may not recognize a tap if you leave your finger on the screen too long. It may not recognize other gestures if your touch is too

soft, your fingers are moved too quickly or too short a distance or do not remain in contact with the screen, or if the movement of the two fingers in a pinch or stretch is not correctly coordinated.

❚❚ Taking Pictures

The touch screen can be used for the following shooting operations.

Take a

picture (tap

shooting)

Focus (tap

shooting)

Adjust

settings

Tap Shooting Options

Tap shooting options can be adjusted by tapping the icon shown at right (0 116).

In auto, creative, t, u, v, and w 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.

Tap highlighted icons to view settings and tap icons or sliders to change (the items available vary with camera settings). Tap 0 to save changes and exit, or tap 2 to return to the previous display.

❚❚ Viewing Pictures

The touch screen can be used for the following playback operations.

View other images

View movies or panoramas

Zoom in

View thumbnails

View other months

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

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 (0 135).

To “ zoom out ” to a thu mbn a il view (0 133), use a pinch gesture in full-frame playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, or 16 frames.

Flick left or right to view other months in the calendar display (0 134).

Use

on-screen

guides

Various operations can be performed by tapping on-screen guides.

❚❚ Using the Menus

The touch screen can be used for the following menu operations.

Scroll Slide up or down to scroll.

Choose a

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 return to the previous display.

❚❚ The & Menu

The touch screen can be used to adjust settings in the & menu.

Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to change. Tap 0 to save changes and exit, or tap 2 to return to the previous display.

Adjust settings

First Steps

Attach the camera strap.

Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.

Charge the battery.

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

w. An exhausted battery fully charges in about 3 hours.

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

Battery charging

Charging complete

The Plug Adapter

Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger. 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.

16GB

Insert the battery.

Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.

Insert a memory card.

The camera stores pictures on microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards (available separately; 0 224). Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation and then slide the card until it clicks into place. Do not attempt to insert the card at an angle; failure to observe this precaution could damage the product.

Front

Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memor y Cards

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

Removing the Battery

To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.

The Battery and Charger

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi–xiii and 228– 231 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures

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

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

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

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

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 (0 211). Note that

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

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

Removing Memory Cards

Turn the camera off and confirm that the memory card access lamp is off, then open the memory card slot/connector cover and press the card in to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w). Care should be taken to prevent the card popping from the camera when ejected.

Memory Cards

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

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

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

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

caution could damage the card.

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

• Do not format memory cards in a computer.

Attach a lens.

Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM. When using the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM, be sure not touch the lens cover (0 256); failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.

Remove the rear lens cap

Remove the camera body cap

Mounting mark (camera)

Keeping the mounting marks aligned, position the lens on the camera

Mounting mark (lens)

Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place.

If the lens supports vibration reduction (VR), vibration reduction can be controlled from the camera (0 183).

Detaching the Lens

Be sure the lens is retracted before removal. To remove the lens, turn the camera off, then press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap, the rear lens cap, and, if applicable, the front lens cap.

Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

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

Zoom ring

Retractable lens barre

button

Turn the camera on.

Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. The power lamp will briefly light green and the monitor will turn on. 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

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

Auto Power Off

If no operations are performed for about a minute, the displays will turn off and the power lamp start to flash (if desired, the delay before the displays turn off automatically can be changed using the Auto power off option in the setup menu; 0 213). The camera can be reactivated by operating the shutter-release button. If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the displays have turned off, the camera will turn off automatically.

Attaching and Removing Lenses

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

Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

The camera will turn on automatically when the retractable lens barrel lock is released; in addition, if the view through the lens is displayed or the monitor is off, the camera will turn off when the lens barrel is locked (in the case of 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 and 1 NIKKOR VR 30–110mm f/3.8–5.6 lenses, firmware version 1.10 or later is required if locking the lens barrel is to turn the camera off when the monitor is off; for information on updating lens firmware, visit the Nikon website for your area).

Choose a language.

A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Use the multi selector and J button (0 9) to choose a language.

Set the clock.

Use the multi selector and J button (0 9) to set the time and date. Note

that the camera uses a 24-hour clock.

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 (0 210) and Time zone and date (0 218) 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.

The Camera Clock

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

The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessar y when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional power connector and AC adapter (0 222). Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month. If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date.

Check the battery level and memory card capacity.

Check the battery level and number

Battery level

of exposures remaining in the monitor.

❚❚ Batter y Level

Display Description

Battery fully charged or

NO ICON

Cannot take pictures. Insert fully-charged battery.

partially discharged; level shown by L or K icon in detailed display (0 6). Low battery. Ready fully-charged battery or prepare to charge battery. Battery exhausted; shutter-release disabled. Insert charged battery.

Exposures remaining

❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining

The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored on the memory card at current settings (values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 1200 and 1299 are shown as 1.2 k). If a warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional images, insert another memory card (0 24) or delete some photos (0 136).

Attaching a Grip and Electronic Viewfinder

If desired, the camera can be used with an optional grip and electronic viewfinder (0 221). Manuals are not provided; users of these accessories will need to read following instructions in their entirety before proceeding.

Attaching an Electronic Viewfinder

Viewfinder eyepiece

Diopter adjustment control

Connector

Display-selection button

cover

Eye sensor

Latch release buttons (×2)

Follow the steps below to attach the viewfinder.

Remove the multi-accessory port cover.

Remove the cover from the camera as shown. Be sure to replace the cover when the port is not in use.

Remove the connector cover.

Remove the connector cover from the electronic viewfinder. Be sure to replace the cover when the viewfinder is not in use.

Signal contact

Attach the viewfinder.

After confirming that the camera is off, slide the signal contact into the multiaccessory port until it latches.

Handling the Viewfinder

Remove the viewfinder when it is not in use. If the viewfinder is attached, the shocks and vibration to which the camera may be exposed during transport or when placed in a bag could damage the camera or viewfinder. To remove the viewfinder, confirm that the camera is off and then press and hold the latch release buttons while detaching the viewfinder from the multi accessory port.

Do not touch the viewfinder signal contact. Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction.

Using the Viewfinder

Use the viewfinder when bright ambient lighting conditions make it difficult to see the display in the monitor. When you put your eye to the viewfinder, the eye sensor will turn the viewfinder on and the monitor off (note that the sensor responds to more than just your eyes; when using the monitor, keep your fingers and other objects from the sensor). You can also use the display-selection button to cycle through display settings as follows: automatic display selection (Eye sensor on); viewfinder on, monitor off (Eye sensor off); and monitor on, viewfinder off. The eye sensor is reenabled automatically each time the camera is turned on. While the viewfinder is on, you can use the $ button to view or hide indicators (0 6).

Viewfinder Focus

If you find that the icons and other indicators displayed in the viewfinder seem blurry, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the display is in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eyes.

Attaching a Grip

Fn3 button (0 14)

Shutter-release button

Connector cap

Connector

cover holder

Signal contact

Mounting screw

Sub-command dial

Follow the steps below to attach the grip.

Remove the grip connector cover.

Remove the grip connector cover from the bottom of the camera and place it in the holder. Be sure to replace the cover when the grip is not in use.

Tripod socket

Mounting screw knob

Connector cover holder

Remove the connector cap.

Remove the grip connector cap. Be sure to replace the cap when the grip is not in use.

Attach the grip.

After confirming that the camera is off, align the camera and grip as shown and tighten the knob by rotating it in the LOCK2 direction, keeping the grip held in place so that the grip signal contact slides straight into the camera grip connector.

Removing the Grip

To remove the grip, confirm that the camera is off and then loosen the mounting screw by rotating the knob in the direction opposite to that shown by the LOCK indicator.

Handling the Grip

Do not touch the signal contacts. Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction.

Taking and Viewing Photographs

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.

Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on.

Select C mode.

Rotate the mode dial to C (auto).

Ready the camera.

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

Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of the built-in flash (0 105) or a tripod is recommended.

Frame the photograph.

Position your subject in the center of the frame.

Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (0 186) 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.

Focus area

Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for

a few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway). Do not

eject the memory card or remove the battery until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

The Framing Grid

A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Display > Grid display in the setup menu (0 212).

Memory card access lamp

Viewing Photographs

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

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

To zoom in on the center of the current image, rotate the main command dial to the right (0 135). Rotate left to zoom out. To view multiple images, rotate the dial left when the picture is displayed full frame (0 133).

K button

Main command dial

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

The & (Feature) Menu (0 12)

The following options can be accessed by pressing & when a photo is displayed:

1 2

1 Start slide show................................ 138

2 Wi-Fi upload ...................................... 125

3 Protect ................................................ 159

4 Rating .................................................. 160

5 Crop ..................................................... 162

6 Resize .................................................. 161

7 D-Lighting .......................................... 160

Deleting Pictures

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

Display the photograph.

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

Press O.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed.

O button

Delete the photograph.

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

The Shutter-Release Button

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

Focus: Press halfway Shoot: Press the rest

Taking Several Photographs in Succession

If Off is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 159), you can take additional photographs without refocusing by keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway between shots.

Automatic Scene Selection

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

c Portr ait: Human portrait subjects. d Landsc ape: Landscapes and cityscapes. f Night portrait: Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds.

e Close up: Subjects close to the camera. g Night landsc ape: Poorly-lit landscapes and cityscapes. Z Auto: Subjects that do not fall into the categories listed above.

of the way down

Scene icon

Using a Zo om Lens

Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph. 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

If you are using a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–100mm f/4.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM lens (available separately), slide the power drive zoom switch to T to zoom in and to W to zoom out. The speed with which the camera zooms in and out varies with how far you slide the switch. The zoom position is shown by the zoom guide in the display.

Face P riority

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).

Availabl e Settings

For information on the options available in auto mode, see page 232.

Zoom guide

Deleting Multiple Pictures

The Delete option in the playback menu (0 136) can be used to delete selected pictures, all pictures, or pictures taken on selected dates.

Live Image Control

Live image controls let you preview how

changes to each control will affect the

final photograph. To choose a live image

control for auto mode, press J to display

the live image control menu, then use the

multi selector to highlight a control and

press J to view the effect. Rotate the

multi selector to choose a setting and

press J to select.

Active D-Lighting: Preserve details in high-

lights and shadows for natural contrast.

Background softening: Soften background

details to make your subject stand out, or

bring both background and foreground

into focus.

Increase effect

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

Sharpen background

Soften background

Background sharp Background softened

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

Freeze motion Blur motion

Brightness control: Make pictures brighter or darker.

Live Image Control

Continuous shooting is not available (0 92) and the built-in flash and optional flash units can not be used when live image control is in effect. Pressing the movie-record button cancels live image control.

Freeze motion

Blur motion

Brighter

DarkerBrighter Darker

Choosing a Creative Mode

Choose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situa-

tion or take photos using special effects.

Select w mode.

Rotate the mode dial to w (creative).

Choose an option.

Press & (feature) to display the & menu, then highlight Creative and press J. Highlight an option suited to your subject and creative intent (0 50) and press J.

& button

Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation

Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation:

Option Description

Creative Palette (4)

HDR (5) Photograph high-contrast scenes (0 53).

Easy panorama (p)

Soft (q)

Miniature effect (r)

Selective color (s)

Cross process (6)

Toy camera effect (7)

Rotate the palette to choose creative effects while previewing them in the display (0 52).

Shoot panoramas for later viewing on the camera (0 54). Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect. Use the & (Feature) menu (0 51) to select the amount of soft- ening and to choose how softening applies to portraits (0 176). 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 57).

Choose a base color to create photographs with different hues (0 58). Alter color saturation and reduce peripheral illumination for a toy camera effect (0 177). The effect can be adjusted using the & menu (0 51).

The & (Feature) Menu (0 12)

Pressing & in creative mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the option selected for creative mode (0 50).

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

2 Creative................................................. 49

3 Shutter speed ................................71, 73

4 Aperture .........................................72, 73

5 ISO sensitivity .................................... 201

6 Image size .......................................... 172

Filter strength.................................... 176

Portrait ................................................ 176

Select color .......................................... 57

Hue ........................................................ 58

Saturation .......................................... 177

Vignetting .......................................... 177

Availabl e Settings

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

234.

The 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.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a picture with the selected effect (tap shooting options are not available when the creative palette is displayed; to view or hide the creative palette, tap 4). The built-in flash and optional flash units can not be used.

Scene Detec tion

The camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the subject and situation. The effects available vary with the type of subject detected. To reset the palette, press J or tap Reset while the creative palette is displayed.

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 and optional flash units

do not fire. Some time may be required to process the pictures;

the final photograph will be displayed when processing is com-

plete.

First exposure

(darker)

Framing HDR Photographs

The edges of the image will be cropped out. The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Depending on the scene, shading may be uneven and shadows may appear around bright objects or halos around dark objects.

Second exposure

(brighter)

Combined HDR

image

Easy Panorama

Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting, the camera focuses using auto-area AF (0 185); face detection (0 45) is not available. Exposure compensation (0 104) can be used, but the built-in flash and optional flash units will not fire.

Set focus and exposure.

Frame the start of the panorama and press the shut-

ter-release button halfway. Guides will appear in the display.

Start shooting.

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.

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

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.

Panoram as

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.

❚❚ Viewing Panoramas

Panoramas can be viewed by pressing J when a panorama is displayed full frame (0 41). 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.

The following operations can be performed:

To Use Description

Pause Pause playback.

Play J

Advance/

rewind

Return to full-frame

playback

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

Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. If playback is

paused, the panorama rewinds or advances a segment at a time; keep the button pressed for continuous rewind or advance. You can also rotate the multi selector to rewind or advance when playback is paused.

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

Navigation

window

Guide

Selective Color

Take black-and-white pictures in which one hue appears in a

color.

Choose Select color.

Press & (feature) to display the & menu, then highlight Select color and press J.

Choose a color.

Use the multi selector to choose a color and press J.

Take pictures.

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.

Cross Process

Select a base hue to take pictures with modified colors.

Select Hue.

Press & (feature) to display the & menu, then highlight Hue and press J.

Choose a color.

Use the multi selector to choose a base color (red, green, blue, or yellow) and press J.

Tak e pi ctu res.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take pictures with modified colors.

Recording and Viewing Movies

Recording Movies

Movies can be recorded using the movie-record button.

Turn the camera on.

Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on.

Choose a shooting mode.

Rotate the mode dial to C (auto), w (creative), t , u , v, w, or v (advanced movie) as described on page 8. In advanced movie mode, you can choose a movie type using the Advanced movie option in the & menu (0 62).

Frame the opening shot.

Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display. If Slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode (0 62), press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus.

The 0 Icon

A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.

Mode dial

Start recording.

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

Audio Recording

Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built-in microphone may record sounds made by the camera or lens. Except when recording slowmotion movies, the camera focuses continuously; to avoid recording focus noise, select Single AF for Focus mode in the movie menu (0 99).

Focus and Exposure Lock

Focus and exposure will lock while the A button is pressed (0 214, 216).

End recording.

Movie-record button

Recording indicator/ Tim e elapsed

Time available

Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached (0 192), the memory card is full, another mode is selected, the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 xvii).

Maximum Length

The camera can record movies up to 4 GB in size (for more information, see page 192); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 224).

Movie-record button

❚❚ Shooting Mode

Movies can be recorded in the shooting modes listed below.

Movies can not be recorded in best moment capture or Motion

Snapshot modes.

C Auto mode (0 38)

Choose this mode to leave the camera in charge of choosing settings. The camera automatically adjusts settings according to the subject and situation.

w Creative mode (0 49)

Record movies in exposure mode t (programmed auto). If Creative Palette is selected, the chosen effect will be applied to the movie (0 52).

v Advanced movie mode (0 62)

Choose an exposure mode (0 170) and adjust shutter speed or aperture, or record movies in slow or fast motion or with other special effects.

t, u, v, and w modes (0 69)

Movies shot when u, v, or w is selected are recorded in exposure mode t. Exposure mode selection is available only in advanced movie mode.

Movie Sound

The Movie sound options item in the movie menu offers microphone sensitivity and wind noise options for both built-in and external microphones (0 193).

Availabl e Settings

For information on the options available in advanced movie mode, see page 232.

❚❚ Advanced Movie Options

In v (advanced movie) mode, the following options can be accessed by pressing & (feature) and selecting Advanced movie in the & menu.

0 HD movie Record high-definition (HD) movies.

Record up to about three seconds of silent slowmotion footage. Slow-motion movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at about 30 fps.

y Slow motion

1 Fast m otion

2 Jump cut

3 4-second movie

Recording

Playback

Record silent fast-motion footage that plays back at about four times normal speed. Playback time is one quarter the recording time.

Recording

Playback

Record silent jump-cut movies. Recording pauses every other second for a drop-frame effect.

Recording

Playback

Record a 4-second movie clip. Multiple clips can be joined into a single movie using the Combine 4-sec- ond movies option in the playback menu (0 165).

The & (Feature) Menu (0 12)

Pressing & in advanced movie mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the type of movie selected (0 62).

Slow Motion

When slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode, the camera can be focused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway before recording begins. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the display; face detection (0 45) is not available. Focus and exposure can not be adjusted during recording. Frame rate options are described on page 191.

Recording Time

The following table lists the approximate maximum recording times for individual movies shot at the default frame size and rate in each shooting mode.

Auto, creative, t, u, v, and w modes 10 minutes

Advanced movie mode

HD movie 10 minutes Slow motion 3 seconds Fast mo tion 20 minutes Jump cut 20 minutes 4-second movie 4 seconds

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

2 Advanced movie................................. 62

Exposure mode................................. 170

3 Shutter speed ................................71, 73

4 Aperture .........................................72, 73

5 ISO sensitivity .................................... 201

6 Picture Control .................................. 202

White balance ................................... 196

Frame size/frame rate ..................... 192

Slow motion ...................................... 191

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

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

Viewing Movies

Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 41).

Press J to start playback.

1 icon/Length

Movie playback indicator/

Current position/total length

Volume Guide

The following operations can be performed:

To Use Description

Pause Pause playback.

Play J

Advance/

rewind

Adjust

volume

Return to

full-frame

playback

Resume playback when the movie is paused or during rewind/advance. Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8×

to 16×. If playback is paused, the movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep the button pressed for continuous rewind or advance. You can also rotate the multi selector to rewind or advance when playback is paused.

Rotate the main command dial to adjust volume.

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

The & (Feature) Menu (0 12)

The following options can be accessed by pressing & when a movie is displayed:

1 2

1 Start slide show................................ 138

2 Wi-Fi upload ...................................... 125

3 Protect ................................................ 159

4 Rating .................................................. 160

5 Edit movie .......................................... 163

The Speaker

Keep your fingers and other objects away from the speaker when adjusting the volume.

Speaker

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.

O button

Other Shooting Modes

In addition to the modes described above, the camera offers u (best moment capture) mode to help with hard-to-time shots and a z (Motion Snapshot) mode that combines photographs with brief movie vignettes (0 87).

u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture)

Choose a shot from 40 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, 0 80), or let the camera choose the best shot based on composition and movement (Smart Photo Selector, 0 82).

Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection)

Choose up to 40 shots from 40 frames recorded shortly before or after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

Nikon V3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting the Most from Your Camera

Accessories

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Wireless

Introduction

Before You Begin

Parts of the Camera

Using the Vari-Angle Monitor

Using the Touch Screen

First Steps

Attaching a Grip and Electronic Viewfinder

Taking and Viewing Photographs

Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode)

Viewing Photographs

Deleting Pictures

Live Image Control

Choosing a Creative Mode

Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation

The Creative Palette

Easy Panorama

Selective Color

Cross Process

Recording and Viewing Movies

Recording Movies

Taking Photographs During Movie Recording

Viewing Movies

Deleting Movies

Other Shooting Modes

u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture)

Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection)