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viiiThe Setup Menu ... 147Reset Setup Options ...

80Q3Click Start Transfer.At default settings, all thepictures on the memorycard will be copied to thecomputer.4Terminate the connection.If the camera

81Q❚❚ Retouching PhotographsTo crop pictures and performsuch tasks as adjusting sharp-ness and tone levels, click theEdit button in the toolbar.❚❚ Cre

82QCreating Short MoviesUse the supplied Short Movie Creator software to create moviescombining photographs taken in still image or Smart PhotoSelecto

83Q5Save the movie.Click Create Movie. The dia-log shown at right will bedisplayed; select one of thefollowing options and clickCreate.• Save file: Sa

84QConnect the camera to a television for playback.High-Definition DevicesA type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)cable (availabl

85Q❚❚ HDMI Device ControlTo control the camera remotely from adevice that supports HDMI-CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface–Con-sumer Electronic

86QSelected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printerconnected directly to the camera.Connecting the PrinterConnect the camera using the supp

87QPrinting 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 68; press

88QPrinting Multiple Pictures1Display the PictBridge menu.2Choose an option.Highlight one of the following optionsand press 2.• Select images for prin

89Q3Select 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-

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90Q4Adjust print options.Press J to display PictBridge printoptions. Press 1 or 3 to highlightpage size, border, or time stamp itemsand press 2 to dis

91QAPictBridge Print OptionsPage sizeHighlight a page size (only sizes supported by the currentprinter are listed) and press J to select and exit to t

92QCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe DPOF print order option is used tocreate digital “print orders” for Pict-Bridge-compatible printers and d

93ooThe Playback MenuTo display the playback menu, press G and select the play-back menu tab (K).The playback menu contains the following options:G bu

94sz8y9tiIQognD-LightingBrighten shadows in dark orback-lit photos, creating aretouched copy that issaved separately from theunmodified original.—97Re

95oSelecting Multiple ImagesChoosing the options listed below dis-plays an image selection dialog. Press 4or 2 or rotate the multi selector to high-li

96sz8y9tiIQognChoose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures fordisplay during playback. Note that because the camera itself isalrea

97oApplied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that havebeen processed to brighten shadows. Use to retouch dark orbacklit photographs.Press

98sz8y9tiIQognCreate 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 pixel

99oCreate a cropped copy of selected photo-graphs. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multiselector to highlight a picture (0 95) andpress J to display the im

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

100sz8y9tiIQognTrim footage from movies to create edited copies.1Select Choose start point or Choose end point.Choose from the following options:• Cho

101oDTrimming MoviesMovies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be createdat the current playback position, the current position will

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103iiThe 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 following

104iWhite balanceAdjust settings for differ-ent types of lighting.Auto 119ISO sensitivityControl the camera’s sen-sitivity to light.Auto (100–3200) 12

105i1 Varies with lens (0 136).2 The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame when 10 fpsis selected for Electronic (Hi) or Slow motio

106iThe options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degreesof control over shutter speed and aperture.Exposure Modeh Scene auto selectorAn automat

107iAShutter Speed and ApertureThe same exposure can be achieved with different combinations ofshutter speed and aperture. Fast shutter speeds and lar

108iP Programmed AutoIn this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speedand aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This modeis rec

109iS Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while thecamera automatically selects the aperture that will produce

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

110iA Aperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while thecamera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produ

111iM ManualIn manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed andaperture.1Choose shutter speed and aperture.Adjust shutter speed and aperturewi

112i❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (Manual Exposure Mode Only)Select the following shutter speeds forlong time-exposures of moving lights,the stars, night sce

113i2Choose a shutter speed.Press W down until “Bulb” is selectedfor shutter speed. For a shutter speedof “Time”, select a remote controlmode (0 53) a

114iChoose a file format and compression ratio for photographstaken in still image and Smart Photo Selector modes.Choose the size of photographs taken

115iANEF (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

116iChoose a frame rate for slow motion movies (0 40). The fasterthe frame rate, the smaller the frame size.* All figures are approximate. Slow motion

117iChoose how the camera sets exposure. Regardless of the optionselected, metering is automatically adjusted to suit the scenewhen h Scene auto selec

118iAutoexposure LockExposure lock is used to recompose photographs after meteringexposure. It is most effective when used with center-weighted orspot

119iWhite balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color ofthe light source. Auto white balance is recommended for mostlight sources, but ot

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

120iFine-Tuning White BalanceOptions other than Preset manual can be fine-tuned as follows:1Display fine-tuning options.Highlight an option other than

121iPreset ManualPreset manual is used to record and recall custom white balancesettings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate forlight s

122i3Measure white balance.When the camera is ready to measurewhite balance, a flashing L will bedisplayed. Before the indicator stopsflashing, frame

123iDAuto Power OffWhite balance measurement will end without a new value beingacquired if no operations are performed for the time selected for Autop

124i“ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. Thehigher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure,allowing faster s

125iChoose how the camera processes photographs. Regardless ofthe option selected, the camera automatically chooses PictureControls to suit the scene

126i2Adjust 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 a

127i❚❚ Picture Control Settings* Not available if Active D-Lighting (0 132) is on; reset if Active D-Lighting isactivated after value is changed.Quick

128iD“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

129iThe Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modifiedand saved as custom Picture Controls.Edit/SaveTo create a custom Picture Control, sel

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

130iLoad from/Save to CardCustom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utilityavailable with ViewNX 2 or optional software such asCapture

131iThe color space determines the gamut of colors available forcolor reproduction. Choose sRGB for photos that will be used“as is,” with no further

132iActive D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadowsfor natural contrast. Use with high contrast scenes such as abrightly lit outdoor vie

133iPhotographs taken at slow shutter speeds are automatically pro-cessed to reduce “noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced brightpixels, or fog), slig

134iAdjust movie sound recording settings for the built-in micro-phone.❚❚ MicrophoneSelect Microphone off to disable sound recording. Selectingany ot

135iTake photographs automatically at preset intervals.1Select Interval/Number of shots.Highlight Interval/Number of shots and press 2 to displayinter

136iThis option is available with lenses that supports vibrationreduction (VR). The options available vary with the type of lens:Normal/Active/Off for

137iChoose how the camera focuses (note that focus mode selectionis not available in h Scene auto selector mode; 0 21, 106).* Shutter can only be rele

138iAThe AF-Assist IlluminatorIf the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illumi-nator will light automatically to assist theautofocus operation when

139iAGetting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below.The shutter release may be disabled if the c

xivNotice for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested andf

140iManual FocusManual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce thedesired results.1Highlight Manual focus.2Display the manual focus guides.P

141i3Focus.Rotate the multi selector until the sub-ject is in focus. Rotate the multi selec-tor clockwise to increase the focusdistance, counterclockw

142iChoose how the focus area for autofocus is selected.AF-Area ModeeAuto-areaThe camera automatically detects the subject and selectsthe focus area.c

143iFocus 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

144i2Lock focus.With the shutter-release buttonpressed halfway, press 1 (A) to lockboth focus and exposure (an AE-L indi-cator will be displayed; 0 11

145iChoose On to enable face-priority AF (0 23).If On is selected, the built-in AF-assist illu-minator will light to illuminate poorly-litsubjects in

146iFlash compensation alters flash output from the level suggestedby the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject rel-ative to the backgro

147ggThe Setup MenuTo display the setup menu, press G and select the setupmenu tab (B).The setup menu contains the following options:G buttonOption De

148gAuto power offChoose the auto poweroff delay.30 s 151Remote on durationChoose how long thecamera waits for a signalfrom a remote control.5min 152A

149gSelect Ye s to reset all setup menu options other than Flickerreduction, Time zone and date and Language to default val-ues.Select Ye s to forma

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

150gIf On is selected, the message at right willbe displayed whenever the camera isturned on.Highlight Monitor brightness and press2. Brightness can

151gHighlight items and press 2 to select ordeselect. If Autofocus/self-timer isselected, a beep will sound when thecamera focuses and during self-tim

152gChoose how long the camera will remainactive while waiting for a signal from theremote control (0 53). Choose shorterdelays to reduce the drain on

153gReduce flicker and banding in the displays and in movies whileshooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. Choose afrequency which matche

154gChange time zones, set the camera clock,choose the date display order, or turndaylight saving time on or off (0 18).Choose a language for camera m

155gPhotographs taken while On is selected contain information oncamera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automaticallyduring playback or when

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157nnTechnical NotesRead this chapter for information on compatible accessories,cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error mes-sage i

158nPower sources • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20 (0 11–13): AdditionalEN-EL20 batteries are available from local retailers andNikon-authorized

159nBody caps Body Cap BF-N1000: The body cap keeps the dust shield freeof dust when a lens is not in place.Tripod adaptersTripod Adapter TA-N100: Pre

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

160nApproved Memory CardsThe following cards have been tested and approved for use inthe camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recom-m

161nAttaching a Power Connector and AC AdapterTurn the camera off before attaching an optional power connec-tor and AC adapter.1Ready the camera.Open

162n4Connect the AC adapter.Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on ACadapter (e) and the EP-5C power cable to the DC socket (r).A P ic

163nStorageIf 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.

164nDo not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks orvibration.Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction i

165nCleaning: 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-

166nMoiré: Moiré is an interference pattern created by the interaction of animage containing a regular, repeating grid, such as the pattern of weavein

167n• A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its chargewhen used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement.Purchas

168nDefaults for the options in the playback, shooting, and setupmenus may be found on pages 93, 103, and 147, respectively.Defaults for other setting

169nThe 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

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

170n❚❚ 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

171nIf the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of com-mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre-sentative.DisplayT

172nShooting (All Exposure Modes)The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card.The shutter-release is disabled:• The batter

173nShooting (P, S, A, and M Modes)No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed:• Replace battery in remote control (0 158).•

174nMoviesPlaybackCannot record movies: The movie-record button can not be used to recordmovies in still image, Smart Photo Selector, or Motion Snapsh

175nMiscellaneousCannot delete images:• Remove protection from the files before deletion (0 96).• The memory card is locked (0 14).Cannot select photo

176nThis section lists the error messages that appear in the display.Error MessagesMessage Solution 0Rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens.A lens wi

177nMemory card is full.• You may be able to record additionalimages if you reduce image quality orsize.114• Delete unwanted images. 69• Insert anothe

178nHi• Lower ISO sensitivity. 124• Choose a faster shutter speed orsmaller aperture (higher f-number).109, 110, 111Lo• Raise ISO sensitivity. 124• Us

179n* See the printer manual for more information.An error has occurred in the internal circuitry. Contact a Nikon-authorized service center.Contact a

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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180nNikon 1 J1 Digital CameraSpecificationsTypeType Digital camera with interchangeable lensesLens mount Nikon 1 mountEffective angle of view Approx.

181nShooting modesC still image (3 : 2), y Smart Photo Selector(3 : 2), 1 movie (HD 16 : 9, slow motion 8 : 3),z Motion Snapshot (16 : 9)ShutterType

182nFocusAutofocus Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); AF-assist illuminatorLens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuo

183nMovieMetering TTL metering using image sensorMetering method • Matrix• Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center offrame• Spot: Meters 2 mm

184n• 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

185nMH-27 battery chargerRated input AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 0.2 ARated output DC 8.4 V/0.6 ASupported batteries Nikon EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion bat

186nSpecifications subject to change without notice. Nikon will not be held liablefor damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may c

187n❚❚ 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

188nALens 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

189n❚❚ Supported Standards• DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) isa standard widely used in the digital camera industry to

1ssIntroductionConfirm that the package contains the following items.Memory cards are sold separately.Package ContentsBF-N1000 body capNikon 1 J1 digi

190nBattery LifeThe number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batter-ies varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, theinterval

191nSymbolsC (Still image mode) ...21y (Smart Photo Selector mode) .311 (Movie mode) ...37z (Motion S

192nBrightness ...127Buffering ...32, 46Built-in AF assist ...

193nGGrid display ...5, 150HH.264 ... 183HD Movies ...

194nProgrammed auto ...106, 108Protect ...96QQuick adjust ...

195nWWelcome screen ... 150White balance ... 119Wind noise reduction ... 13

No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without writ

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

3sThe Camera Body (Continued)12341613151412517187689101920111 Flash pop-up control ...582 Memory card access lamp ... 15,

4sThe Monitor* Available only in detailed display (0 5).421 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 113032312827291612131415171926 25 202123 2224 181 Shooting mode ...

5sThe $ (Display) Button❚❚ Shooting ❚❚ PlaybackPress $ to cycle through shooting(0 4) and playback (0 63) indicators asshown below.$ buttonSimplified

6sThe 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

7sThe Multi SelectorThe multi selector and J button are used to adjust settings andnavigate the camera menus (0 9).Note: You can also highlight items

8sThe & (Feature) Button• Continuous (still-image mode; 0 26): Choose from Single frame,Continuous, or Electronic (Hi).• Movie mode (movie recordi

9sThe G ButtonMost shooting, playback, and setupoptions can be accessed from the cameramenus. To view the menus, press theG button.G buttonTab sChoose

iGetting the Most from Your Camera 0 iiTable of Contents 0 ivsIntroduction 0 1zStill Image Mode 0 218Smart Photo Selector Mode 0 31yMovie Mode 0 379Mo

10s❚❚ Using the Menus1Press 1 or 3 to select the tab then press 2 to display menuitems.2Highlight menu item and press 2 to display options.3Highlight

11s1Attach the camera strap.Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.2Charge the battery.Insert the battery q and plug the charger in w. An

12sDThe Battery and ChargerRead and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xii and 164–167 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temp

13s3Insert the battery and a memory card.Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orien-tation. Using the battery to keep the orange

14sDInserting and Removing Batteries and Memory CardsAlways turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteriesor memory cards. Note that the

15sARemoving Batteries and Memory CardsAfter turning the camera off, confirm thatthe access lamp (03) is off and open thebattery-chamber/memory card s

16s4Attach a lens.Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when thelens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in thismanual for

17s5Turn 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

18s6Choose 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

19sAThe Camera ClockThe camera clock is less accurate than most watches and householdclocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time piec

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

20s7Check the battery level and memory card capacity.Check the battery level and numberof exposures remaining in the moni-tor.❚❚ Battery Level❚❚ Numbe

21zzStill Image ModeStill image mode is the mode generally used for taking photos.1Select still image mode.AAvailable SettingsFor information on the o

22z2Ready the camera.Remove the lens cap and hold thecamera securely with both hands,being careful not to obstruct the lens,AF-assist illuminator, or

23z3Frame 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

24z5Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-releasebutton the rest of the way down torelease the shutter and record thephotograph. The access lamp willlight

25zAThe Shutter-Release ButtonThe camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camerafocuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway

26z❚❚ Choosing a Release ModePress & button and use the multi selectorand J button to choose from the follow-ing release modes: Single frame (thec

27zABuffer SizeThe camera is equipped with a memorybuffer for temporary storage, allowingshooting to continue while photographs arebeing saved to the

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. Note that once deleted, pic-tures can not be recovered.1Display the photograph.Display the

iiiAccessoriesExpand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter-changeable lenses and other accessories (0 157).LensesRemote controlsSoft

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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

3282Frame the photograph.3Begin buffering photographs.Holding the camera as shown onpage 22, compose the photographwith your subject in the center of

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

ivGetting the Most from Your Camera ... iiAccessories ...

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

4692Frame the picture.3Begin buffering.4Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-releasebutton the rest of the way down. Thecamera will record a photograph,to

479❚❚ Choosing a ThemeABufferingBuffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfwayand ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter

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

4977Available SettingsThe following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in eachmode.❚❚ Still Image Mode/Smart Photo Selector ModeStill image

vMovie Mode ... 37HD Movies...

5071 P Programmed auto is selected automatically when Electronic (Hi) isselected for Continuous.2 Not available when Electronic (Hi) is selected for C

517❚❚ Movie Mode/Motion Snapshot ModeMovie mode Motion Snapshot modeExposure modeh P S A M h P S A MShooting menuImage quality ——————————Image size ——

5271 HD movie selected in movie mode.2 Slow motion selected in movie mode.3 VR lenses only.Other settingsFocus area selection — z1z1z1z1— zzzzFlexible

53ttMore on PhotographyThe self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 158) can beused to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The followin

54t3Select the desired option.4Frame the photograph and shoot.Self-timer mode: Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, andthen press the bu

55tNote 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

56tExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the valuesuggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker.Choose from values betwee

57tAExposure CompensationExposure compensation is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 117).AThe Built-in FlashWhen used

58tTo use the flash, raise it by sliding theflash pop-up control and then choose aflash mode as described on the followingpage. Charging begins when t

59tChoosing a Flash Mode1Display the flash mode options.Press the multi selector down to dis-play a list of flash modes. The modesavailable depend on

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60tALowering the Built-in FlashTo save power when the flash is not in use,press it gently downward until the latchclicks into place. Do not use force

61tAShutter SpeedShutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when a flash is used:Exposure mode Shutter speedh Scene auto selector (f)1/60–1 s

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63IIMore on Playback❚❚ Simple Photo InformationPhoto InformationPhoto information is superimposed onimages displayed in full-frame playback(0 28). Pre

64I❚❚ Detailed Photo Information Still imagesMovies1 23 47658121113141015926161723242521 1922 182026232421 1922 18201 2 46512112713251731 Shooting mod

65IAHistograms (0 64)Camera histograms are intended only as a guide and may differ fromthose in imaging applications. Sample histograms are shown belo

66IThe 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

67IThe following operations can be performed:Calendar PlaybackTo view pictures taken on a selected date,press W down when 72 pictures are dis-played (

68IThe following operations can be performed:Playback ZoomTo zoom in on a photograph, display itfull frame and press W up. Playback zoomis not availab

69IPictures can be deleted from the memory card as describedbelow. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered;protected images, however, w

viiImage Quality...114Image Size...

70IRate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion(0 69). The Slide show option in the playback menu can beused to display only pictures w

71I1Select 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

72I2Adjust display times and choose a background track.Adjust the following options:Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed.Movie

73I3Select 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

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75QQConnectionsInstall the supplied software to copy pictures to your computerfor viewing and editing pictures and creating short movies.Before instal

76Q3Start the installer.Click Install and follow theon-screen instructions.4Exit the installer.Click Ye s (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation

77QSystem RequirementsThe system requirements for the Short Movie Creator are:If your system does not meet the above requirements, onlyViewNX 2 will b

78QThe 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

79QTransferring Pictures1Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer.Choose one of the following methods:• Direct USB connection: Turn the came