Nikon 1 V1 Manual de usuario

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81QQConnectionsInstall the supplied software to copy pictures to your computerfor viewing and editing pictures and creating short movies.Before instal

82Q3Start the installer.Click Install and follow theon-screen instructions.4Exit the installer.Click Ye s (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation

83QSystem RequirementsThe system requirements for the Short Movie Creator are:If your system does not meet the above requirements, onlyViewNX 2 will b

84QThe system requirements for the ViewNX 2 are:WindowsCPU• Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Coreseries, 1.6 GHz or better• H.264 movi

85QTransferring Pictures1Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer.Choose one of the following methods:• Direct USB connection: Turn the came

86Q3Click Start Transfer.At default settings, all thepictures on the memorycard will be copied to thecomputer.4Terminate the connection.If the camera

87Q❚❚ Retouching PhotographsTo crop pictures and performsuch tasks as adjusting sharp-ness and tone levels, click theEdit button in the toolbar.❚❚ Cre

88QCreating Short MoviesUse the supplied Short Movie Creator software to create moviescombining photographs taken in still image or Smart PhotoSelecto

89Q5Save the movie.Click Create Movie. The dia-log shown at right will bedisplayed; select one of thefollowing options and clickCreate.• Save file: Sa

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90QConnect the camera to a television or video recorder for play-back or recording.Standard Definition DevicesBefore connecting the camera, confirm th

91QHigh-Definition DevicesA type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can beu

92Q❚❚ HDMI Device ControlTo control the camera remotely from adevice that supports HDMI-CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface–Con-sumer Electronic

93QSelected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printerconnected directly to the camera.Connecting the PrinterConnect the camera using the supp

94QPrinting Pictures One at a Time1Select a picture.Press 4 or 2 to view additional pic-tures. Press W up to zoom in on thecurrent frame (0 74; press

95QPrinting Multiple Pictures1Display the PictBridge menu.2Choose an option.Highlight one of the following optionsand press 2.• Select images for prin

96Q3Select pictures or choose dates.If you chose Select images for printingor Print DPOF print order in Step 2,press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selec-

97Q4Adjust print options.Press J to display PictBridge printoptions. Press 1 or 3 to highlightpage size, border, or time stamp itemsand press 2 to dis

98QAPictBridge Print OptionsPage sizeHighlight a page size (only sizes supported by the currentprinter are listed) and press J to select and exit to t

99QCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe DPOF print order option is used tocreate digital “print orders” for Pict-Bridge-compatible printers and d

xTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this

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101ooThe Playback MenuTo display the playback menu, press G and select the play-back menu tab (K).The playback menu contains the following options:G b

102sz8y9tIQoignSelecting Multiple ImagesChoosing the options listed below dis-plays an image selection dialog. Press 4or 2 or rotate the multi select

103oChoose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures fordisplay during playback. Note that because the camera itself isalready in the

104sz8y9tIQoignApplied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that havebeen processed to brighten shadows. Use to retouch dark orbacklit photog

105oCreate small copies of selected photo-graphs. Select Choose size and choose asize from 1.1 M (1,280 × 856 pixels),0.6 M (960 × 640 pixels), and 0.

106sz8y9tIQoignCreate a cropped copy of selected photo-graphs. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multiselector to highlight a picture (0 102)and press J to d

107oTrim footage from movies to create edited copies.1Select Choose start point or Choose end point.Choose from the following options:• Choose start p

108sz8y9tIQoignDTrimming MoviesMovies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be createdat the current playback position, the current pos

109iiThe Shooting MenuTo display the shooting menu, press G and select the shoot-ing menu tab (C, y, 1, or z).The shooting menu contains the followin

xiADo not remain in contact with the cameraor charger for extended periods while thedevices are on or in use. Parts of thedevice become hot. Leaving

110iSelect Ye s to reset the options in the shooting menu and othershooting settings to default values (0 177).Custom Picture ControlCreate custom Pi

111iThe options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degreesof control over shutter speed and aperture.Exposure Modeh Scene auto selectorAn automat

112iAShutter Speed and ApertureThe same exposure can be achieved with different combinations ofshutter speed and aperture. Fast shutter speeds and lar

113iP Programmed autoIn this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speedand aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This modeis rec

114iS Shutter-priority autoIn shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while thecamera automatically selects the aperture that will produce

115iAAperture-priority autoIn aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while thecamera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produc

116iMManualIn manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed andaperture.1Choose shutter speed and aperture.Adjust shutter speed and aperturewit

117i❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (Manual Exposure Mode Only)Select the following shutter speeds forlong time-exposures of moving lights,the stars, night sce

118i2Choose a shutter speed.Press W down until “Bulb” is selectedfor shutter speed. For a shutter speedof “Time”, select a remote controlmode (0 49) a

119iChoose a file format and compression ratio for photographstaken in still image and Smart Photo Selector modes.Choose the size of photographs taken

xiiAObserve proper precautions when handlingthe charger:• Keep dry. Failure to observe thisprecaution could result in fire orelectric shock.• Do not s

120iANEF (RAW)/NEF (RAW) + JPEGThe option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW)images. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the c

121iChoose whether the camera takes one photograph each timethe shutter-release button is pressed (Single frame) or recordsphotos at up to 5 frames pe

122iChoose the type of shutter used in stillimage mode (0 27).❚❚ Electronic (Hi)Selecting Electronic (Hi) displays theoptions shown at right, where yo

123iChoose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies (0 37).* Sensor output is about 60 fps.Movie SettingsOption Frame size (pixels) Recording rateBit

124iChoose how the camera sets exposure. Regardless of the optionselected, metering is automatically adjusted to suit the scenewhen h Scene auto selec

125iAutoexposure LockExposure lock is used to recompose photographs after meteringexposure. It is most effective when used with center-weighted orspot

126iWhite balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color ofthe light source. Auto white balance is recommended for mostlight sources, but oth

127iFine-Tuning White BalanceOptions other than Preset manual can be fine-tuned as follows:1Display fine-tuning options.Highlight an option other than

128iPreset ManualPreset manual is used to record and recall custom white balancesettings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate forlight s

129i3Measure white balance.When the camera is ready to measurewhite balance, a flashing L will bedisplayed. Before the indicator stopsflashing, frame

xiii• No part of the manuals includedwith this product may be repro-duced, transmitted, transcribed,stored in a retrieval system, or trans-lated into

130iDAuto Power OffWhite balance measurement will end without a new value beingacquired if no operations are performed for the time selected for Autop

131i“ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. Thehigher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure,allowing faster sh

132iChoose how the camera processes photographs. Regardless ofthe option selected, the camera automatically chooses PictureControls to suit the scene

133i2Adjust settings.Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desiredsetting and press 4 or 2 to choose avalue. Repeat this step until all set-tings have been ad

134i❚❚ Picture Control Settings* Not available if Active D-Lighting (0 139) is on; reset if Active D-Lighting isactivated after value is changed.Quick

135iD“A” (Auto)Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with expo-sure and the position of the subject in the frame.AThe Picture Con

136iThe Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modifiedand saved as custom Picture Controls.Edit/SaveTo create a custom Picture Control, sel

137iLoad from/Save to CardCustom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utilityavailable with ViewNX 2 or optional software such asCapture

138iThe color space determines the gamut of colors available forcolor reproduction. Choose sRGB for photos that will be used“as is,” with no further

139iActive D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadowsfor natural contrast. Use with high contrast scenes such as abrightly lit outdoor vi

xivNotice for Customers in the U.S.A.Power CableAt voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the volt-age in use, be at

140iPhotographs taken at slow shutter speeds are automatically pro-cessed to reduce “noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced brightpixels, or fog), slig

141iAdjust movie sound recording settings for the built-in micro-phone and optional ME-1 external microphones.❚❚ MicrophoneSelect Microphone off to di

142iTake photographs automatically at preset intervals.1Select Interval/Number of shots.Highlight Interval/Number of shots and press 2 to displayinter

143iThis option is available with lenses that supports vibrationreduction (VR). The options available vary with the type of lens:Normal/Active/Off for

144iChoose how the focus area for autofocus is selected.AF-Area ModeeAuto-areaThe camera automatically detects the subject and selectsthe focus area.c

145iFocus LockFocus lock can be used to change the composition after focusingon the subject in the center of the frame, allowing you to focuson a subj

146i2Lock focus.With the shutter-release buttonpressed halfway, press 1 (A) to lockboth focus and exposure (an AE-L indi-cator will be displayed; 0 12

147iChoose On to enable face-priority AF (0 25).If On is selected, the built-in AF-assist illu-minator will light to illuminate poorly-litsubjects in

148iChoose a flash control mode for optional flash units.Flash Control1 TTLFlash output is adjusted automatically in response to shoot-ing conditions

149iFlash compensation alters flash output from the level suggestedby the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject rel-ative to the backgro

xvNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally cop-ied or reproduc

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151ggThe Setup MenuTo display the setup menu, press G and select the setupmenu tab (B).The setup menu contains the following options:G buttonReset set

152gSelect Ye s to reset all setup menu options other than Videomode, Flicker reduction, Time zone and date, and Languageto default values (0 179).As

153gSelect Ye s to format the memory card. Note that this permanentlydeletes all data on the card, including protected images; beforeproceeding, be s

154gIf On is selected, the message at right willbe displayed whenever the camera isturned on.Highlight Monitor brightness or View-finder brightness an

155gHighlight items and press 2 to select ordeselect. If Autofocus/self-timer isselected, a beep will sound when thecamera focuses and during self-tim

156gChoose how long the camera will remainactive while waiting for a signal from theremote control (0 49). Choose shorterdelays to reduce the drain on

157gReduce flicker and banding in the displays and in movies whileshooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. Choose afrequency which matche

158gChange time zones, set the camera clock,choose the date display order, or turndaylight saving time on or off (0 19).Choose a language for camera m

159gPhotographs taken while On is selected contain information oncamera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automaticallyduring playback or when

xviAVC Patent Portfolio LicenseTHIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONALAND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO

160gView information on the battery currentlyinserted in the camera.View the current firmware version.Battery InfoCharge remainingThe current battery

161nnTechnical NotesRead this chapter for information on compatible accessories,cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error mes-sage i

162nFlash units SB-N5 (0 59): The SB-N5 has a Guide Number of 8.5/27.9(m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; Guide Number at ISO 200 is 12/39.4). When mounted o

163nRemote controlsWireless Remote Control ML-L3 (0 49): The ML-L3 uses a 3 VCR2025 battery.Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q), inser

164nTripod adaptersTripod Adapter TA-N100: Prevents large lenses from cominginto contact with the tripod head when the camera ismounted on a tripod.At

165nApproved Memory CardsThe following cards have been tested and approved for use inthe camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recom-m

166nAttaching a Power Connector and AC AdapterTurn the camera off before attaching an optional power connec-tor and AC adapter.1Ready the camera.Open

167n4Connect the AC adapter.Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on ACadapter (e) and the EP-5B power cable to the DC socket (r).A P ic

168nStorageIf the camera will not be used for an extended period, removethe battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal coverin place.

169nDo not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks orvibration.Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction i

xviiDUse Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesOnly Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for usewith your Nikon digital camera are engineered

170nCleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently removedust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the cam-

171nMoiré: Moiré is an interference pattern created by the interaction of animage containing a regular, repeating grid, such as the pattern of weavein

172n• A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its chargewhen used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement.Purchas

173nThe following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in eachmode.❚❚ Still Image Mode/Smart Photo Selector ModeAvailable SettingsStill Image

174n1 P Programmed auto is selected automatically when Electronic (Hi) isselected for Shutter type.2 Not available when Electronic (Hi) is selected fo

175n❚❚ Movie Mode/Motion Snapshot ModeMovie Mode Motion Snapshot ModeExposure modeh P S A M h P S A MShooting menuImage quality ——————————Image size —

176n1 HD movie selected in movie mode.2 Slow motion selected in movie mode.3 VR lenses only.4 Available only when an optional flash unit is used.Other

177nDefault settings are listed below. Shooting menu and othershooting options are reset with Reset shooting options(0 110), setup menu settings with

178n1 Varies with lens.2 The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame when 10 fpsis selected for Electronic (Hi) or Slow motion is sel

179n❚❚ Other Shooting Options* Not displayed when Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode.❚❚ Setup Menu DefaultsOption DefaultFocus area (0 144) Center

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. To getthe most from your camera, please be sure to read all instruc-tions thoroughly and keep

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180nThe following table shows the number of pictures or amount ofmovie footage that can be stored on a 16 GB Toshiba R95W80MB/s UHS-I SDHC card at dif

181n❚❚ Slow Motion Movies* Up to five seconds of slow motion footage can be recorded in a single clip.Playback length is about 13.2 (400 fps) or 40 (1

182nIf the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of com-mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre-sentative.DisplayT

183nShooting (All Exposure Modes)The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card.The shutter-release is disabled:• The batter

184nShooting (P, S, A, and M Modes)MoviesFlicker or banding appears in movies or in the displays: Choose a Flicker reduc-tion setting that matches the

185nPlaybackMiscellaneousNEF (RAW) images are not displayed: The camera displays only the JPEG copiesof NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine images (0 119).“Tall” (p

186nThis section lists the error messages that appear in the display.Error MessagesMessage Solution 0Rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens.A lens wi

187nMemory card is full.• You may be able to record additionalimages if you reduce image quality orsize.119• Delete unwanted images. 75• Insert anothe

188nHi• Lower ISO sensitivity. 131• Choose a faster shutter speed orsmaller aperture (higher f-number).114, 115, 116Lo• Raise ISO sensitivity. 131• Us

189n* See the printer manual for more information.An error has occurred in the internal circuitry. Contact a Nikon-authorized service center.Contact a

1ssIntroductionConfirm that the package contains the following items:Memory cards are sold separately.Package ContentsBS-N1000 multi accessory port co

190nNikon 1 V1 Digital CameraSpecificationsTypeType Digital camera with interchangeable lensesLens mount Nikon 1 mountEffective angle of view Approx.

191nElectronic viewfinderElectronic viewfinder 0.47-in., approx. 1440k-dot color TFT LCD view-finder with diopter control and brightness adjust-mentFr

192nExposureMetering TTL metering using image sensorMetering method • Matrix• Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center offrame• Spot: Meters 2

193nFocusFocus area • Single-point AF: 135 focus areas• Auto-area AF: 41 focus areasFocus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-releasebutton h

194nMovieFrame size (pixels)/ recording rateHD movies• 1,920 × 1,080/60i (59.94 fields/s*)• 1,920 × 1,080/30p (29.97 fps)• 1,280 × 720/60p (59.94 fps)

195n• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged bat-tery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F).• Nikon

196nMH-25 battery chargerRated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.12–0.23 ARated output DC 8.4 V/1.2 ASupported batteries Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-i

197nSpecifications subject to change without notice. Nikon will not be held liablefor damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may c

198n❚❚ The 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm f/3.5–5.61 NIKKOR lenses are exclusively for Nikon 1 interchangeable lensformat digital cameras. The angle of view is

199nALens Care• When using an optional lens hood, do not pick up or hold the lens orcamera using only the hood.• Keep the CPU contacts clean.• Use a b

2sTake a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controlsand displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this sectionand refer to it as you

200n❚❚ Supported Standards• DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) isa standard widely used in the digital camera industry to

201nBattery LifeThe number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batter-ies varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, suchfactors

202nSymbolsC (Still image mode) ...23y (Smart Photo Selector mode) . 311 (Movie mode) ...37z (Motion

203nBody cap ... 1, 2, 163Border ...98Bounce lighting ...

204nFocus ...52, 144Focus area ...25, 144Focus lock ...

205nPictBridge ... 93, 200Picture Control ...132, 136Playback ...

206nThumbnail playback ...72Time ...19, 49, 117, 158Time stamp ...

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3sThe Camera Body (Continued)1 2 34 5181516171467911128101920131 Eye sensor... 62 Electronic viewfinder...

4sThe Monitor* Available only in detailed display (0 5).421 3 5 6 7 8 9252224231918171621201314101112152733 282931 3032 261 Shooting mode ...

5sThe $ (Display) Button❚❚ Shooting ❚❚ PlaybackPress $ to cycle through shooting(0 4) and playback (0 69) indicators asshown below.$ buttonSimplified

6sAThe Electronic ViewfinderUse the viewfinder when bright ambientlighting conditions make it difficult to see thedisplay in the monitor. The viewfin

7sThe Mode DialThe camera offers a choice of the follow-ing shooting modes:Mode dialMotion Snapshot mode (0 45): Each time the shutter is released, th

8sThe Multi SelectorThe multi selector and J button are used to adjust settings andnavigate the camera menus.❚❚ Displaying Shooting Options❚❚ Selectin

9sThe & (Feature) Button• Shutter type (still-image mode; 0 27): Choose a mechanical(Mechanical) or electronic shutter (Electronic), or shoot hig

iGetting the Most from Your Camera 0 iiTable of Contents 0 ivsIntroduction 0 1zStill Image Mode 0 238Smart Photo Selector Mode 0 31yMovie Mode 0 379Mo

10sThe G ButtonMost shooting, playback, and setupoptions can be accessed from the cameramenus. To view the menus, press theG button.G buttonTa bsChoos

11s❚❚ Using the MenusTo exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shut-ter-release button halfway (0 26).Use the multi selector to navigat

12s1Attach the camera strap.Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.2Charge the battery.Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charge

13sAThe AC Wall AdapterIf an AC wall adapter is supplied with thecamera, it can be attached by inserting itinto the charger inlet (q) and then sliding

14sDThe Battery and ChargerRead and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xii and 169–172 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temp

15s3Insert the battery and a memory card.Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orien-tation. Slide the battery in until the orange

16sARemoving Batteries and Memory CardsAfter turning the camera off, confirm thatthe access lamp is off and open the bat-tery-chamber/memory card slot

17s4Attach a lens.Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera whenthe lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used inthis manual for

18s5Turn the camera on.Press the power switch to turn thecamera on. The power lamp willbriefly light green and the monitor willturn on.ATurning the C

19s6Choose a language and set the clock.A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first timethe camera is turned on. Use the multi selector an

iiGetting the Most from Your CameraTake pictures or movies in any of four modes.Choose q Motion Snapshot mode(0 45) to record both photographs andbrie

20sAThe Camera ClockThe camera clock is less accurate than most watches and householdclocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time piec

21s7Check the battery level and memory card capacity.Check the battery level and numberof exposures remaining in the moni-tor.❚❚ Battery Level❚❚ Numbe

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23zzStill Image ModeStill image mode is the mode generally used for taking photos.1Select still image mode.Taking Photos in Still Image ModeRotate the

24z2Ready the camera.Remove the lens cap and hold thecamera securely with both hands,being careful not to obstruct the lens,AF-assist illuminator, or

25z3Frame the photograph.4Focus.Press the shutter-release button half-way to focus. If the subject is poorly lit,the AF-assist illuminator (0 2) mayli

26z5Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-releasebutton the rest of the way down torelease the shutter and record thephotograph. The access lamp willlight

27z❚❚ Choosing a Shutter TypeTo choose the shutter type for still imagemode, press & and use the multi selectorand J button to choose from the fol

28zTo end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.Viewing PhotographsPress K to display your most recent pho-to

29zDeleting PicturesTo delete the current picture, press O. Aconfirmation dialog will be displayed;press O again to delete the picture andreturn to pl

iiiAccessoriesExpand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter-changeable lenses, flash units, and other accessories (0 161).Lenses Flas

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3188Smart Photo Selector ModeChoose Smart Photo Selector mode for photos that capture afleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or otherh

3283Begin buffering photographs.Press the shutter-release button half-way to focus (0 25). An icon will bedisplayed as the camera beginsrecording ima

3384Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-releasebutton the rest of the way down. Thecamera will compare shots recordedto the buffer both before and after

348Choosing the Best ShotViewing PhotographsPress K and use the multi selector todisplay photographs taken with theSmart Photo Selector (0 28; picture

358Deleting PicturesPressing O when a picture taken with theSmart Photo Selector is selected displaysa confirmation dialog; press O again todelete the

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37yyMovie ModeChoose movie mode to shoot high-definition (HD) or slow-motion (0 40) movies using the movie-record button.Record movies with sound at a

38y3Start recording.Press the movie-record button tobegin recording. A recording indica-tor, the time elapsed, and the timeavailable are displayed wh

39y❚❚ Taking Photographs During HD Movie RecordingPress the shutter-release button all theway down to take a photograph withoutinterrupting HD movie r

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40yRecord silent movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3. Movies arerecorded at 400 fps and play back at 30 fps.1Select movie mode.2Select slow-motion m

41y4Start recording.5End recording.Press the movie-record button again to end recording.Recording will end automatically when the maximum lengthis rea

42yMovies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 28).Press J to start playback.The following operations can be performed:Viewing Movies1

43yDeleting MoviesTo delete the current movie, press O. Aconfirmation dialog will be displayed;press O again to delete the movie andreturn to playback

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4599Motion Snapshot ModeChoose Motion Snapshot mode to record brief movie vignetteswith your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, thecamera

4693Begin buffering.4Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-releasebutton the rest of the way down. Thecamera will record a photograph,together with about a

479❚❚ Choosing a ThemeTo choose the background music for themovie, press & and use the multi selectorand J button to choose from Beauty,Waves, Rel

489Deleting Motion SnapshotsTo delete the current Motion Snapshot,press O. A confirmation dialog will bedisplayed; press O again to delete thephoto a

49ttMore on PhotographyThe self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 163) can beused to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The followin

vMovie Mode ... 37HD Movies...

50t3Select the desired option.4Frame the photograph and shoot.Self-timer mode: Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, andthen press the bu

51tNote that the timer may not start or a photograph may not betaken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations inwhich the shutter can n

52tChoose how the camera focuses (note that focus mode selectionis not available in h Scene auto selector mode; 0 23, 111).* Shutter can only be relea

53t1Display focus mode options.2Select the desired option.Press 3 (%) to display focus modeoptions.Use the multi selector to highlight thedesired opti

54tAGetting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below.The shutter release may be disabled if the ca

55tManual FocusManual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce thedesired results.1Select manual focus mode.2Display the manual focus guides.

56t3Focus.Rotate the multi selector until the sub-ject is in focus. Rotate the multi selec-tor clockwise to increase the focusdistance, counterclockwi

57tExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the valuesuggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker.Choose from values betwee

58tAExposure CompensationExposure compensation is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 124).AOptional Flash UnitsWhen use

59tIn still image mode, the optional SB-N5 flash unit can be used foradditional lighting, to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows and backlitsubjects, or to

viConnections ... 81Installing the Supplied Software...

60tAOptional Flash UnitsFlash units other than the SB-N5 can not be used. Detailed instructionsmay be found in the manual provided with the flash unit

61tTaking PicturesThe camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographingpoorly lit or backlit subjects.1Turn the camera and flash unit on.2Cho

62t❚❚ Bounce LightingLight from the flash can be “bounced” (reflected) from a ceilingor wall, dispersing the light from the flash to make shadows less

63t❚❚ Flash ModeThe flash mode can be selected using the Flash mode item inthe shooting menu (0 109).1 P Programmed auto or A Aperture-priority auto e

64t1Select Flash mode.2Choose a flash mode.Press the G button to display themenus. Highlight Flash mode in theshooting menu and press 2.Use the multi

65tDUsing a FlashWhen using a flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m(2 ft) and remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows cr

66tGP-N100 GPS units (available separately) can be used to recordinformation on your current position when pictures are taken.This information can be

67tSetup Menu Options• Auto power off: Choose whether the displays turn off auto-matically when the GP-N100 is attached.• Position: This item is only

68tAConnection StatusConnection status is shown by the h icon in the camera display (0 4)and the LED on the GP-N100:h icon LED Descriptionh (blinks) B

69IIMore on Playback❚❚ Simple Photo InformationPhoto InformationPhoto information is superimposed onimages displayed in full-frame playback(0 28). Pre

viiImage Quality...119Image Size...

70I❚❚ Detailed Photo InformationStill imagesMovies1 23 4765812111314101592717161824252622 2023 19211 228 46135121126173242522 2023 1927211 Shooting mo

71IAHistograms (0 70)Camera histograms are intended only as a guide and may differ fromthose in imaging applications. Sample histograms are shown belo

72IThe following operations can be performed:Thumbnail PlaybackTo view pictures in “contact sheets” of 4,9, or 72 images, press W down when a pic-ture

73IThe following operations can be performed:Calendar PlaybackTo view pictures taken on a selected date,press W down when 72 pictures are dis-played (

74IThe following operations can be performed:Playback ZoomTo zoom in on a photograph, display itfull frame and press W up. Playback zoomis not availab

75IPictures can be deleted from the memory card as describedbelow. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered;protected images, however, w

76IRate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion(0 75). The Slide show option in the playback menu can beused to display only pictures w

77I1Select the type of image used in the show.Highlight the desired option and press J.Slide ShowsTo view a slide show of the pictures onthe memory ca

78I2Adjust display times and choose a background track.Adjust the following options:Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed.Movie

79I3Select Start.The following operations can be performed while a slideshow is in progress:The options shown at right are dis-played when the show en