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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 written authorization from
NIKON CORPORATION.
Printed in Europe
SB2C02(11)
6MVA0611-02
AMA14272
DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
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For Your Safety..............................................................................iii
Notices............................................................................................vi
Introduction ...................................................................... 1
Parts of the Camera.......................................................................2
Still Image Mode ............................................................... 8
Taking Photos in Still Image Mode ............................................8
Viewing Photographs .................................................................14
Smart Photo Selector Mode ............................................ 16
Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode .......................16
Viewing Photographs .................................................................19
Movie Mode .................................................................... 22
HD Movies.....................................................................................22
Slow Motion..................................................................................25
Viewing Movies............................................................................27
Motion Snapshot Mode................................................... 30
Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode........................................30
Viewing Motion Snapshots........................................................33
More on Photography..................................................... 34
Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes...................................34
Menu Guide..................................................................... 38
Technical Notes ............................................................... 43
Optional Accessories ..................................................................43
Storage and Cleaning .................................................................52
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ........................53
Troubleshooting..........................................................................58
Error Messages.............................................................................61
Specifications ...............................................................................63
Index ..............................................................................................72
Table of Contents
i
The following documentation is supplied with the camera.
The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, available for free download
from the Adobe website.
1 Start the computer and insert the reference manual CD.
2 Double-click the CD (Nikon 1 V1) icon in Computer or My
Computer (Windows) or on the desktop (Mac OS).
3 Double-click the INDEX.pdf icon to display a language selec-
tion screen and click a language to display the Reference Man-
ual.
Product Documentation
Quick Start Guide—Describes how to set
up your camera.
User’s Manual
(this manual)—Describes how
to take and view pictures.
Reference Manual (on CD)—A complete
guide to using your digital camera,
included as a pdf file on the supplied Ref-
erence Manual CD-ROM.
Nikon 1 V1 Digital Camera with Support for
Interchangeable Lenses
Quick Start Guide
This guide provides  rst-time users with information on setting
up the Nikon 1 V1, taking photographs, and installing and
using the supplied software. For information on taking and
viewing photographs, see the User’s Manual. For a complete
guide to using your digital camera, see the Reference Manual
(on reference manual CD). Additional information on using the
supplied software can be found using online help.
Digitutor
“Digitutor”, a series of “watch-and-learn” manuals in
movie form, is available from the following website:
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html
En
Before You Begin
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Unpack the camera.
Con rm that the package contains the following items:
Printed in China
SB1F01(11)
6MVA0911-01
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Insert the battery and a memory card.
Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orientat
q
Attach the camera strap.
Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets.
Taking Photographs
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Rotate the mode dial to
C( till i d )
First Steps
Nikon 1 V1 digital camera
The orange
battery latch
locks the
battery in
place when the
battery is fully
inserted.
BS-N1000 multi
accessory port cover
BF-N1000 body cap
Rear
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DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
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ii
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following
symbols and conventions are used:
The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm f/3.5–5.6.
Digitutor
“Digitutor”, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is
available from the following website:
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html
D
This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before
use to prevent damage to the camera.
A
This icon marks notes; information that should be read before
using the camera.
0
This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.
A
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing
product support and education, continually-updated information is
available on-line at the following sites:
For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,
tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice
on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be
available from the Nikon representative in your area. For contact
information, visit http://imaging.nikon.com/
A For Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety
instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 iii–v) and “Caring for the Camera
and Battery: Cautions” (0 53).
iii
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip-
ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will
read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
❚❚WARNINGS
For Your Safety
A
This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warn-
ings before using this Nikon product.
A
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.
A
Do not look at the sun through the view-
finder. Viewing the sun or other
strong light source through the view-
finder could cause permanent visual
impairment.
A
Using the viewfinder diopter control:
When operating the viewfinder
diopter control with your eye to the
viewfinder, care should be taken not
to put your finger in your eye acci-
dentally.
A
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 equip-
ment to a Nikon-authorized service
center for inspection.
A
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.
A
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 bat-
tery and/or AC adapter and then take
the product to a Nikon-authorized
service center for inspection.
A
Keep out of reach of children. Failure to
observe this precaution could result
in injury. In addition, note that small
parts constitute a chocking hazard.
Should a child swallow any part of
this equipment, consult a physician
immediately.
A
Do not place the strap around the neck of
an infant or child. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in stran-
gulation.
iv
A
Do not remain in contact with the camera
or charger for extended periods while the
devices are on or in use. Parts of the
device become hot. Leaving the
device in direct contact with the skin
for extended periods may result in
low-temperature burns.
A
Do not aim the flash at the operator of a
motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
A
Observe caution when using a flash. Using
a flash close to the subject’s eyes
could cause temporary visual impair-
ment. Particular care should be
observed when photographing
infants, when the flash should be no
less than one meter (39 in.) from the
subject.
A
Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should
the displays break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent the liquid crystal
from the displays touching the skin or
entering the eyes or mouth.
A
Observe proper precautions when handling
batteries. Batteries may leak or
explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions
when handling batteries for use in
this product:
Use only batteries approved for use
in this equipment.
Do not short or disassemble the
battery.
Be sure the product is off before
replacing the battery.
If you are
using an AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
Do not attempt to insert the battery
upside down or backwards.
Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery.
Do not
transport or store the battery with
metal objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged.
To avoid damage
to the product, be sure to remove
the battery when no charge
remains.
When the battery is not in use,
attach the terminal cover and store
in a cool, dry place.
The battery may be hot immedi-
ately after use or when the product
has been used on battery power for
an extended period.
Before remov-
ing 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.
v
A
Observe proper precautions when handling
the charger:
Keep dry.
Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
Do not short the charger terminals.
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating and
damage to the charger.
Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth.
Continued use could
result in fire.
Do not handle the power cable or
go near the charger during thunder-
storms. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could result in electric
shock.
Do not damage, modify, or forcibly
tug or bend the power cable. Do not
place it under heavy objects or
expose it to heat or flame. Should
the insulation be damaged and the
wires become exposed, take the
power cable to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspec-
tion. Failure to observe this precau-
tion could result in fire or electric
shock.
Do not handle the plug or charger
with wet hands.
Failure to observe
this precaution could result in elec-
tric shock.
Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DC-
to-AC inverters.
Failure to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire.
A
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.
A
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.
vi
No part of the manuals included
with this product may be repro-
duced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or trans-
lated into any language in any form,
by any means, without Nikons prior
written permission.
Nikon reserves the right to change
the specifications of the hardware
and software described in these
manuals at any time and without
prior notice.
Nikon will not be held liable for any
damages resulting from the use of
this product.
While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete,
we would appreciate it were you to
bring any errors or omissions to the
attention of the Nikon representa-
tive in your area (address provided
separately).
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus com-
plies with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notice for Customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be col-
lected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European coun-
tries:
This product is designated for sepa-
rate collection at an appropriate col-
lection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an appro-
priate collection point. Do not dis-
pose of as household waste.
For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
Notices
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
vii
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Power Cable
At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the volt-
age in use, be at least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SVG insulation or better
with a NEMA 6P-15 plug rated for AC 250 V 15 A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection 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 commu-
nications. However, there is no guar-
antee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference to radio or television recep-
tion, 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 out-
let on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experi-
enced 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 Corpo-
ration may void the users authority to
operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or pro-
vided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for Customers in the State of
California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this
product may expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of Cali-
fornia 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
viii
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally cop-
ied 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, govern-
ment bonds, or local government
bonds, even if such copies or repro-
ductions 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 stipu-
lated 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.), com-
muter 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 repro-
duce passports issued by the govern-
ment, licenses issued by public
agencies and private groups, ID cards,
and tickets, such as passes and meal
coupons.
Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of
copyrighted creative works such as
books, music, paintings, woodcuts,
prints, maps, drawings, movies, and
photographs is governed by
national and international copyright
laws. Do not use this product for the
purpose of making illegal copies or
to infringe copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data
storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted
files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using com-
mercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of per-
sonal 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 infor-
mation (for example, pictures of empty sky). Care should be taken to avoid
injury when physically destroying data storage devices.
ix
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 FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com
Temperature Warnings
The camera may become warm to the touch during use; this is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction. At high ambient temperatures, after
extended periods of continuous use, or after several photographs have been
taken in quick succession, a temperature warning may be displayed, follow-
ing 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 charg-
ers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifi-
cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to
operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic cir-
cuitry.
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage
the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of
third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the
Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with
normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, ignit-
ing, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local autho-
rized Nikon dealer.
D
Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use
with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate
within its operational and safety requirements. T
HE USE OF NON-NIKON
ACCESSORIES
COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR-
RANTY.
x
1
s
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera that sup-
ports interchangeable lenses. For a complete guide to using
your digital camera, see the Reference Manual (on CD). To get the
most from your camera, please be sure to read both the Quick
Start Guide and User’s Manual 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.
A
Servicing the Camera and Accessories
The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon
recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a
Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years,
and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees
apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particu-
larly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accesso-
ries regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash
units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.
A
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the
camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for dam-
ages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
2
s
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls
and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section
and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.
The Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
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6
3
5
7
8 9
2
1
15
10
11
13
14
18
16
17
19
20
12
1 Mounting mark
2 AF-assist illuminator
Self-timer lamp ...................................35
Red-eye reduction lamp
3 Shutter-release button..10, 17, 24, 31
4 Movie-record button ............13, 23, 26
5 Speaker .................................................27
6 Power switch.......................................... 5
7 Power lamp ............................................ 5
8 Microphone
9 Infrared receiver (front).............. 35, 59
10 Focal plane mark (E)
11 Eyelet for camera strap
12 Connector cover
13 Lens release button
14 Lens mount
15 Body cap
16 Multi accessory port cover
17 Multi accessory port
18 Connector for
external microphone........................ 45
19 HDMI mini-pin connector
20 USB and A/V connector
3
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The Camera Body (Continued)
1 2 3
4 5
18
15
16
17
14
7
9
11
12
10
13
6
8
Press the multi selector up,
down, left, or right (1,3, 4, or
2), or rotate it as shown at
right.
J button
z Motion Snapshot mode (0 30)
y Smart Photo Selector mode (0 16)
C Still image mode (0 8)
1 Movie mode (0 22)
1 Eye sensor............................................... 7
2 Electronic viewfinder........................... 7
3 Diopter adjustment control ............... 7
4 & (feature) button ................13, 24, 32
5 W (playback zoom/
thumbnail) control............................14
6 Mode dial
7 K (playback) button ............14, 19, 33
8 Multi selector.......................................39
J (OK) button.....................................39
A (AE-L/AF-L)
E (exposure compensation)
% (focus mode)
E (self-timer).......................................34
9 O (delete) button............15, 20, 28, 33
10 Infrared receiver (rear)................ 35, 59
11 Power connector cover
for optional power connector
12 Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover latch
13 Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover
14 Tripod socket
15 Memory card access lamp................ 10
16 G (menu) button ........................ 38
17 $ (display) button......................... 6
18 Monitor ............................................... 4, 6
4
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The Monitor
* Available only in detailed display (0 6).
421 3 5 6 7 8 9
25
22
24
23
19
18
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16
21
20
13
14
10
11
12
15
27
33 282931 3032 26
1 Shooting mode ..................................... 3
2 Exposure mode ...................................40
3 Flexible program indicator
4 Self-timer/remote control mode ....34
Electronic (Hi)
*
....................................13
Continuous mode
*
.............................40
5 Active D-Lighting
*
.............................41
6 Picture Control
*
..................................41
7 White balance
*
...................................41
8 Movie settings (HD movies)
*
...........41
Frame rate
(slow motion movies)
*
....................40
9 Image size
*
..........................................40
10 Image quality
*
....................................40
11 Focus mode
*
12 AF-area mode
*
....................................41
13 Flash compensation ...........................41
14 Flash mode...........................................41
15 Flash-ready indicator
16 Battery indicator
*
................................. 5
17 Sound settings
*
..................................42
18 GPS connection indicator
*
19 Exposure compensation
20 Focus area.............................................10
21 Face-priority AF
*
................................11
22 Microphone sensitivity
*
...................41
23 Time elapsed................................. 23, 26
24 Recording indicator..................... 23, 26
25 ISO sensitivity indicator.....................41
Auto ISO sensitivity indicator
26 “K” (appears when memory remains
for over 1,000 exposures)
27 Number of exposures remaining...... 5
Number of shots remaining
before memory buffer fills
White balance recording indicator
Card warning indicator
28 Time available............................... 23, 26
29 ISO sensitivity ......................................41
30 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator
31 Aperture
32 Shutter speed
33 Metering ...............................................41
5
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Turning the Camera On
❚❚ Battery Level
❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining
The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored on
the memory card at current settings.
Press the power switch to turn the cam-
era on. The power lamp will briefly light
green and the monitor will turn on.
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Turning the Camera Off
To turn the camera off, press the power switch
again. The monitor will turn off.
Check the battery level and number of
exposures remaining in the monitor.
Battery level Exposures
remaining
Display Description
NO ICON
Battery fully charged or partially discharged; level
shown by L or K icon in detailed display (0 6).
H
Low battery. Ready fully-charged battery or
prepare to charge battery.
Cannot take pictures.
Insert fully-charged
battery.
Battery exhausted; shutter-release disabled. Insert
charged battery.
A
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 42). Note that this permanently deletes any data the card may
contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to
keep to a computer before proceeding.
6
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The $ (Display) Button
❚❚ Shooting ❚❚ Playback
Press $ to cycle through shooting and
playback indicators as shown below.
$ button
Simplified display
Detailed display
Monitor off
(viewfinder is not
affected; 0 7)
Simple photo info
Detailed photo info
Image only
7
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The Electronic Viewfinder
Use the viewfinder when bright ambient
lighting conditions make it difficult to see
the display in the monitor. The view-
finder display turns on when you put
your eye to the viewfinder and is identical
to that shown on page 4; the monitor
turns off automatically. Note that the
monitor may turn off and the viewfinder
turn on if you place your finger or other
objects near the eye sensor; avoid cover-
ing the sensor when using the monitor.
To focus the display, use the diopter
adjustment control. When operating the
control with your eye to the viewfinder,
be careful not to put your finger or finger-
nails in your eye.
Eye sensor
z
8
z
Still Image Mode
Still image mode is the mode generally used for taking photos.
1
Select still image mode.
Taking Photos in Still Image Mode
Rotate the mode dial to C.
Mode dial
A
Automatic Scene Selection (h Scene auto selector)
At default settings, the camera will auto-
matically analyze the subject and select
the appropriate scene. The selected
scene is shown in the monitor.
Scene icon
c Portrait: Human portrait subjects.
d Landscape: Landscapes and cityscapes.
f Night portrait: Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds.
e Close up: Subjects close to the camera.
Z
Auto: Subjects suited to Z mode or that do not fall into the
categories listed above.
9
z
2
Ready the camera.
3
Frame the photograph.
Remove the lens cap and hold the
camera securely with both hands,
being careful not to obstruct the lens,
AF-assist illuminator, or microphone.
Rotate the camera as shown at lower
right when taking pictures in “tall”
(portrait) orientation.
Shutter speeds slow when lighting is
poor; use of an optional flash unit
(0 44) or a tripod is recommended.
Position your subject in the center of
the frame.
10
z
4
Focus.
Press the shutter-release button half-
way to focus. If the subject is poorly lit,
the AF-assist illuminator (0 2) may
light to assist the focus operation.
If the camera is able to focus, the selected
focus area will be highlighted in green
and a beep will sound (a beep may not
sound if the subject is moving).
If the camera is unable to focus, the focus
area will be displayed in red.
While the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, the display will show
the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory
buffer (“r”).
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Shoot.
Smoothly press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way down to
release the shutter and record the
photograph. The access lamp will
light and the photograph will be dis-
played in the monitor for a few sec-
onds (the photo will automatically
clear from the display when the shut-
ter-release button is pressed halfway).
Do not eject the memory card or remove
or disconnect the power source until the
lamp has gone out and recording is
complete.
Access lamp
Focus area
Buffer capacity
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Face-Priority AF
The camera detects and focuses on portrait
subjects (face-priority AF). A double yellow
border will be displayed if a portrait subject is
detected facing the camera (if multiple faces,
up to a maximum of five, are detected, the
camera will select the closest subject). Press
the shutter-release button halfway to focus
on the subject in the double yellow border. The border will clear from
the display if the camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for
example, the subject has looked away).
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Exposure Mode
To make adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, or other settings,
select P Programmed auto, S Shutter-priority auto, A Aperture-pri-
ority auto, or M Manual for Exposure mode in the shooting menu
(0 40).
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Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
Lenses with retractable lens barrel buttons
can not be used when retracted. To unlock
and extend the lens, keep the retractable lens
barrel button pressed (q) while rotating the
zoom ring (w). The lens can be retracted and
the zoom ring locked by pressing the retract-
able lens barrel button and rotating the ring
in the opposite direction. Retract the lens before removal, and be care-
ful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attaching or
removing the lens.
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Using a Zoom Lens
Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area
of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photo-
graph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom
in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out).
Zoom in
Zoom out
Zoom ring
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Auto Power Off
If no operations are performed for about thirty seconds, the displays
will turn off and the power lamp (0 5) start to blink. The camera can be
reactivated by operating the buttons, mode dial, or other camera con-
trols. If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the
displays have turned off, the camera will turn off automatically.
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Flicker
You may notice flicker or banding in the displays or in movies when
shooting under certain types of lighting, such as fluorescent or mer-
cury-vapor lamps. This can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduc-
tion option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply
(0 42).
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See Also
The beep that sounds when the camera focuses or the electronic shut-
ter is used can be silenced using the Sound settings option in the
setup menu (0 42).
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❚❚ Choosing a Shutter Type
To choose the shutter type for still image
mode, press & and use the multi selector
and J button to choose from the follow-
ing shutter types (0 40): mechanical
(Mechanical, suited to most situations),
electronic (Electronic, a silent shutter for
quiet surroundings), and high-speed
electronic (Electronic (Hi)).
❚❚ Recording Movies in Still Image Mode
In still image mode, you can record mov-
ies with sound at a frame size of 1,072 ×
720 pixels (aspect ratio: 3 : 2). Press the
movie-record button to start and stop
recording (0 22); in still-image mode,
recording will also end if the shutter-
release button is held all the way down
until a photograph is taken.
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Electronic (Hi)
Choose from frame rates of 10 fps, 30 fps, and
60 fps (0 40). At the default setting of 10 fps,
the camera takes pictures at about 10 frames
per second (fps) while the shutter button is
pressed and the camera focuses on the sub-
ject in the center of the frame; face detection
(0 11) is not available. The camera can
record up to about 34 frames in a single
burst. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps, face
detection is available but focus and exposure
are fixed at the values for the first photo-
graph in each series; the number of frames
that can be recorded in a single burst is about
30.
& button
Movie-record button
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To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-
release button halfway.
Viewing Photographs
Press K to display your most recent pho-
tograph full frame in the monitor (full-
frame playback).
K button
Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector
to view additional pictures.
To zoom in on the center of the current
image, press the W control up. Press W
down to zoom out. To view multiple
images, press W down when the picture is
displayed full frame.
W control
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See Also
For information on toggling photo info on or off, see page 6. See page
40 for slide show options.
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Deleting Pictures
To delete the current picture, press O. A
confirmation dialog will be displayed;
press O again to delete the picture and
return to playback, or press K to exit
without deleting the picture. Note that
once deleted, pictures can not be recovered.
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Deleting Multiple Pictures
The Delete option in the playback menu
(0 40) can be used to delete selected pic-
tures, all pictures, pictures taken on selected
dates, or pictures previously selected as can-
didates for deletion.
O button
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Smart Photo Selector Mode
Choose Smart Photo Selector mode for photos that capture a
fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other
hard-to-time shots such as group photos in party scenes. Each
time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the
best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition
and motion.
1
Select Smart Photo Selector mode.
2
Frame the photograph.
Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode
Rotate the mode dial to y.
Mode dial
Holding the camera as shown on
page 9, compose the photograph
with your subject in the center of the
frame.
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3
Begin buffering photographs.
Press the shutter-release button half-
way to focus (0 10). An icon will be
displayed as the camera begins
recording images to the memory
buffer. The camera continuously
adjusts focus to account for changes
in the distance to the subject in the AF
area brackets while the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
AF area brackets
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Buffering
Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway
and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way down.
Shutter-release
button pressed
halfway to focus
Shutter-release button
pressed all the way
down
Shooting ends
Buffering
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4
Shoot.
Smoothly press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way down. The
camera will compare shots recorded
to the buffer both before and after the
shutter-release button was pressed,
and select five to copy to the memory
card. Note that some time may be
required. The best picture is displayed
in the monitor when recording is com-
plete.
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Smart Photo Selector Mode
The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the
subject (automatic scene selection; 0 8). Movies can not be recorded,
and pressing the movie-record button has no effect.
The optional SB-N5 flash unit is equipped with a capture illuminator
which lights during buffering. Buffering ends automatically and the
capture illuminator turns off after shooting or if the shutter-release but-
ton is kept pressed halfway for about six seconds. Buffering can be
resumed by removing your finger from the shutter-release button and
then pressing it halfway.
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Choosing the Best Shot
Viewing Photographs
Press K and use the multi selector to
display photographs taken with the
Smart Photo Selector (0 14; pictures
taken with the Smart Photo Selector are
indicated by a y icon). Of the five pho-
tographs recorded by the Smart Photo
Selector, only the best shot will be dis-
played (when you press the multi selec-
tor right to view the next picture, the
camera will skip over the best shot can-
didates, with the result that the next pic-
ture displayed will not have a file
number that immediately follows that of
the current picture). To end playback
and return to shooting mode, press the
shutter-release button halfway.
K button
When a photograph taken with the Smart
Photo Selector is displayed, you can
choose the best shot by pressing J.
Press 4 or 2 to view the other pictures in
the sequence and press J to select the
current picture as the best shot. To return
to normal playback, press K.
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Deleting Pictures
Pressing O when a picture taken with the
Smart Photo Selector is selected displays
a confirmation dialog; press O again to
delete the photographs selected by the
Smart Photo Selector, or press K to exit
without deleting the pictures. Note that
once deleted, pictures can not be recovered.
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Deleting Individual Photographs
Pressing the O button in the best shot selec-
tion dialog (0 19) displays the following
options; highlight an option using the multi
selector and press J to select.
This image: Delete the current photo (note
that the picture currently selected as the
best shot can not be deleted).
All except best shot: Delete all photos in the sequence except the one
currently selected as the best shot.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed; to delete the selected image or
images, highlight Ye s and press J.
O button
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Movie Mode
Choose movie mode to shoot high-definition (HD) or slow-
motion (0 25) movies using the movie-record button.
Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
1
Select movie mode.
2
Frame the opening shot.
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The 0 Icon
A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.
HD Movies
Rotate the mode dial to 1. An HD
movie crop with an aspect ratio of
16 : 9 will appear in the display.
Mode dial
Holding the camera as shown on
page 9, frame the opening shot with
your subject in the center of the dis-
play.
A
Exposure Mode
By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri-
ate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 8).
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See Also
See page 41 for fade in/fade out and frame size and rate options.
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3
Start recording.
Press the movie-record button to
begin recording. A recording indica-
tor, the time elapsed, and the time
available are displayed while record-
ing is in progress.
4
End recording.
Press the movie-record button again to end recording.
Recording will end automatically when the maximum length
is reached, the memory card is full, another mode is selected,
the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 ix).
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Audio Recording
Be careful not to cover the microphone
and note that the built-in microphone
may record sounds made by the camera
or lens. By default, the camera focuses
continuously. The Movie sound options
item in the shooting menu offers sensitiv-
ity and wind noise options for both built-
in and external microphones (0 45).
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Maximum Length
At default settings, HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 min-
utes in length; note that depending on memory card write speed,
shooting may end before this length is reached (0 47).
A
Exposure Lock
In exposure modes other than h Scene auto selector, exposure will
lock while the A (multi selector up) button is pressed.
Movie-record button
Recording indicator/
Time elapsed
Time available
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❚❚ Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording
Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take a photograph without
interrupting HD movie recording. Photo-
graphs taken during movie recording
have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
❚❚ Choosing the Movie Type
To choose between high definition and
slow motion recording, press & and use
the multi selector and J button to
choose from the following options:
HD movie: Record movies in HD.
Slow motion: Record slow-motion movies
(0 25).
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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.
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Recording Movies
Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible
in the displays and in the final movie under
fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps
or if the camera is panned horizontally or an
object moves at high speed through frame
(flicker and banding can be reduced in HD
movies by choosing a Flicker reduction
option that matches the frequency of the
local AC power supply; 0 42). Bright light
sources may leave after-images when the
camera is panned. Jagged edges, color fring-
ing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear.
When recording movies, avoid pointing the
camera at the sun or other strong light
sources. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in damage to the cameras inter-
nal circuitry.
& button
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Record silent movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3. Movies are
recorded at 400 fps and play back at 30 fps.
1
Select movie mode.
2
Select slow-motion mode.
3
Frame the opening shot.
Slow Motion
Rotate the mode dial to 1.
Mode dial
Press the & button and use the multi
selector and J button to select Slow
motion. A slow-motion movie crop
with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3 will appear
in the display.
& button
Holding the camera as shown on
page 9, frame the opening shot with
your subject in the center of the dis-
play.
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4
Start recording.
5
End recording.
Press the movie-record button again to end recording.
Recording will end automatically when the maximum length
is reached, the memory card is full, another mode is selected,
the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 ix).
Press the movie-record button to
begin recording. A recording indica-
tor, the time elapsed, and the time
available are displayed while record-
ing is in progress. The camera focuses
on the subject at the center of the dis-
play; face detection (0 11) is not
available.
Movie-record button
Recording indicator/
Time elapsed
Time available
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Maximum Length
Up to 5 seconds or 4 GB of footage can be recorded; note that
depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before
this length is reached (0 47).
A
Exposure Mode
The default exposure mode for slow-motion movie recording is
P Programmed auto (0 40). h Scene auto selector is not available
in slow-motion movie mode.
A
See Also
See page 40 for frame rate options.
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Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 14).
Press J to start playback.
The following operations can be performed:
Viewing Movies
1 icon/Length
Movie playback indicator/
Current position/total length
Guide Volume
To Use Description
Pause Pause playback.
Play
J
Resume playback when the movie is paused
or during rewind/advance.
Advance/
rewind
/
Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed
increases with each press, from 2× to 5× to
10 × to 15 ×. If playback is paused, the movie
rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep
the button pressed for continuous rewind or
advance. You can also rotate the multi selector
to rewind or advance when playback is
paused.
Adjust
volume
W
Press up to increase volume, down to
decrease.
Return to
full-frame
playback
/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
Exit to
shooting
mode
Press the shutter-release button halfway to
exit to shooting mode. Photographs can be
taken immediately.
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Deleting Movies
To delete the current movie, press O. A
confirmation dialog will be displayed;
press O again to delete the movie and
return to playback, or press K to exit
without deleting the movie. Note that
once deleted, movies can not be recovered.
O button
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Motion Snapshot Mode
Choose Motion Snapshot mode to record brief movie vignettes
with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the
camera records a still image and about a second of movie foot-
age. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot” is viewed on the
camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approxi-
mately 2.5 s, followed by the still image.
1
Select Motion Snapshot mode.
2
Frame the picture.
Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode
Rotate the mode dial to z.
Mode dial
Holding the camera as shown on
page 9, compose the photograph
with your subject in the center of the
frame.
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3
Begin buffering.
4
Shoot.
Smoothly press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way down. The
camera will record a photograph,
together with about a second of
movie footage beginning before and
ending after the time the shutter-
release button was pressed. Note that
some time may be required. When
recording is complete, the photo-
graph will be displayed for a few sec-
onds.
Press the shutter-release button half-
way to focus (0 10). An icon will be
displayed as the camera begins
recording footage to the memory
buffer.
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Buffering
Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway
and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way down.
Shutter-release
button pressed
halfway to focus
Shutter-release button
pressed all the way
down
Shooting ends
Buffering
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❚❚ Choosing a Theme
To choose the background music for the
movie, press & and use the multi selector
and J button to choose from Beauty,
Waves, Relaxation, and Tenderness.
& button
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Motion Snapshot Mode
By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri-
ate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 8). Live audio is not
recorded. Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button.
The optional SB-N5 flash unit is equipped with a capture illuminator
which lights during buffering. Buffering ends automatically and the
capture illuminator turns off after shooting or if the shutter-release but-
ton is kept pressed halfway for about six seconds. Buffering can be
resumed by removing your finger from the shutter-release button and
then pressing it halfway.
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Deleting Motion Snapshots
To delete the current Motion Snapshot,
press O. A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; press O again to delete the
photo and movie and return to play-
back, or press K to exit without deleting
the file. Note that once deleted, Motion
Snapshots can not be recovered.
Viewing Motion Snapshots
Press K and use the multi selector to
display a Motion Snapshot (0 14;
Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z
icon). Pressing J when a Motion Snap-
shot is displayed plays back the movie
portion in slow motion over a period of
about 2.5 s, followed by the photo; the
background track plays for about 10 s.
To end playback and return to shooting
mode, press the shutter-release button
halfway.
K button
O button
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The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 45) can be
used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The following
options are available:
1
Mount the camera on a tripod.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta-
ble, level surface.
2
Display self-timer options.
Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes
Off
Self-timer and remote control off. The shutter is
released when the camera shutter-release button is
pressed.
c 10 s The shutter is released 2, 5, or 10 seconds after the
shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
Choose 2s to reduce camera shake, 5s or 10 s for
self-portraits.
b 5s
a 2s
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Delayed
remote
The shutter is released 2 s after the shutter-release
button on the optional ML-L3 remote control is
pressed.
#
Quick response
remote
The shutter is released when the shutter-release but-
ton on the optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed.
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Before Using the Remote Control
Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plas-
tic battery-insulator sheet.
Press 4 (E) to display self-timer
options.
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Select the desired option.
4
Frame the photograph and shoot.
Self-timer mode: Press the shutter-
release button halfway to focus, and
then press the button the rest of the
way down. The self-timer lamp will
start to blink and a beep will begin to
sound. Two seconds before the photo
is taken, the lamp will stop blinking
and the beeping will become more
rapid.
Remote control mode: Aim the ML-L3 at
either of the infrared receivers on the
camera (0 2, 3) and press the ML-L3
shutter-release button (stand at a dis-
tance of 5 m/16 ft or less when using
the front receiver, 1.5 m/5 ft, or less
when using the rear receiver). In delayed remote mode, the
self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the
shutter is released. In quick-response remote mode, the self-
timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released.
Use the multi selector to highlight the
desired option and press J.
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Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be
taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in
which the shutter can not be released. Turning the camera off
cancels self-timer and remote control modes. Remote control
modes are cancelled automatically if no operations are performed
for about five minutes after the mode is selected in Step 3.
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Movie Mode
In self-timer mode, start and stop the timer by pressing the movie-
record button instead of the shutter-release button. In remote control
mode, the ML-L3 shutter-release button functions as the movie-record
button.
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Tripod Mounting Spacer
Use an optional TA-N100 tripod mounting spacer to prevent larger
lenses coming into contact with the tripod head when the camera is
mounted on a tripod (0 46).
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See Also
See page 42 for options controlling how long the camera will wait for a
signal from the remote and the beep that sounds when the self-timer
or remote control is used.
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Menu Guide
Most shooting, playback, and setup
options can be accessed from the camera
menus. To view the menus, press the
G button.
G button
Ta bs
Choose from the following menus:
K Playback menu (0 40) B Setup menu (0 42)
C y 1 z Shooting menu (0 40)
Menu options
Options in current menu.
Slider shows position in current
menu.
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❚❚ Using the Menus
To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shut-
ter-release button halfway (0 10).
Use the multi selector to navigate the
menus.
Multi selector
1 2
Select desired menu. Press 2 to place cursor
in selected menu.
3 4
Highlight menu item. Press 2 to display options.
5
Note: The items listed may vary with
camera settings. Items displayed in
gray are not currently available.
Highlight desired option
and press J to select.
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❚❚ Playback Menu Options
❚❚ Shooting Menu Options
Delete Delete multiple images.
Slide show View movies and photos in a slide show.
Rotate tall
Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display
during playback.
DPOF print order Create digital “print orders”.
Protect Protect pictures from accidental deletion.
Rating Rate pictures.
D-Lighting
Brighten shadows in dark or back-lit photos, creating a
retouched copy that is saved separately from the
unmodified original.
Resize Create small copies of selected pictures.
Crop Create cropped copies of selected pictures.
Edit movie
Create copies of movies from which unwanted footage
has been trimmed.
Reset shooting
options
Reset shooting options to default values.
Exposure mode
Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and aper-
ture.
Image quality Choose a file format and compression ratio.
Image size Choose a size for new photos.
Continuous Take photos one at a time or in a burst.
Shutter type Adjust shutter settings for still image mode.
Frame rate Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 25).
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Movie settings Choose HD movie frame size and frame rate (0 22).
Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure.
White balance Adjust settings for different types of lighting.
ISO sensitivity Control the cameras sensitivity to light.
Picture Control Choose how the camera processes pictures.
Custom Picture
Control
Create custom Picture Controls.
Color space Choose a color space for new pictures.
Active D-Lighting Avoid loss of detail in highlights and shadows.
Long exposure NR Reduce noise in long time-exposures.
High ISO noise
reduction
Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities.
Fade in/fade out Shoot HD movies with fade in/fade out effects.
Movie sound
options
Choose sound recording options.
Interval timer
shooting
Take photos at a pre-selected interval.
Vibration reduction Adjust settings for lenses with vibration reduction.
AF-area mode Choose how the focus area is selected.
Face-priority AF Turn face-priority AF on or off.
Built-in AF assist Control the built-in AF-assist illuminator.
Flash mode Choose a flash mode for optional flash units.
Flash control Choose a flash control mode for optional flash units.
Flash
compensation
Control the output of optional flash units.
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❚❚ Setup Menu Options
Reset setup options Reset setup menu options to default values.
Format memory card Format the memory card.
Slot empty release lock
Allow the shutter to be released when no memory
card is inserted in the camera.
Welcome screen Display a welcome message at startup.
Display brightness Adjust the brightness of the displays.
Grid display Display a framing grid.
Sound settings Choose the sounds made during shooting.
Auto power off Choose the auto power off delay.
Remote on duration
Choose how long the camera waits for a signal
from a remote control.
Assign AE/AF-L button Choose the role played by the 1 (A) button.
Shutter button AE lock
Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
Video mode Choose a video standard.
HDMI device control
Choose whether remote controls for HDMI-CEC
devices to which the camera is connected can be
used to operate the camera.
Flicker reduction Reduce flicker or banding.
Reset file numbering Reset file numbering.
Time zone and date Set the camera clock.
Language Choose a language for the camera displays.
Auto image rotation Record camera orientation with pictures.
Battery info View battery status.
GPS Adjust settings for optional GPS units.
Pixel mapping
Check and optimize the camera image sensor and
image processors.
Firmware version Display the current firmware version.
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Technical Notes
Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories,
cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error mes-
sage is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera.
At the time of writing, the following accessories were available
for your camera.
Optional Accessories
Lenses 1 mount lenses
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Red-Eye Reduction
Lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction
lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction.
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Lens f-number
The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of
the lens.
Mount
Adapter
Mount Adapter FT1
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Flash units SB-N5: 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 on the Nikon 1 V1, it supports i-TTL and
manual flash control.
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Guide Number
To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the
Guide Number by the aperture. For example, at ISO 100 the
SB-N5 has a Guide Number of 8.5 m or 27.9 ft (35 mm zoom
head position); its range at an aperture of f/5.6 is 8.5÷5.6 or
about 1.5 meters (or in feet, 27.9÷5.6=approximately 5 ft).
For each twofold increase in ISO sensitivity, multiply the
Guide Number by the square root of two (approximately
1.4).
Power sources
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15
(
0
69): Additional EN-EL15
batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-
authorized service representatives.
Battery Charger MH-25 (0 69): Recharge EN-EL15 batteries.
Power Connector EP-5B, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories
can be used to power the camera for extended periods
(EH-5a and EH-5 AC adapters can also be used). An EP-5B
power connector is required to connect the camera to
the EH-5b, EH-5a, or EH-5; see page 48 for details.
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Remote
controls
(0 34)
Wireless Remote Control ML-L3: The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025
battery.
Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q), insert
a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber
(w). Ensure that the battery is in the correct orientation
(r).
Software Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering
such features as white balance adjustment and color con-
trol points.
Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the web-
sites listed on page ii for the latest information on supported
operating systems. At default settings, Nikon Message Cen-
ter 2 will periodically check for updates to Capture NX 2 and
other Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in
to an account on the computer and the computer is con-
nected to the Internet. A message is automatically displayed
when an update is found.
Body caps Body Cap BF-N1000: The body cap keeps the low-pass filter
free of dust when a lens is not in place.
Microphones Stereo Microphone ME-1: Connect the ME-1 to the camera
microphone jack to record stereo sound while reducing
the noise caused by lens vibration being recorded during
autofocus.
GPS units GPS Unit GP-N100: Record latitude, longitude, altitude, and
UTC time with pictures. The GP-N100 supports Assisted
GPS (A-GPS or aGPS), which uses supplementary informa-
tion for faster acquisition of GPS data.
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Tripod
adapters
Tripod Adapter TA-N100: Prevents large lenses from coming
into contact with the tripod head when the camera is
mounted on a tripod.
Attaching the TA-N100
1 Attach the TA-N100 to the camera.
After turning the camera off, insert the TA-N100 in the
camera tripod mount (q) and, keeping the projection on
the TA-N100 aligned with the front of the camera, rotate
the screw in the direction shown (w) to fasten the
TA-N100 in place.
2 Attach a tripod.
Attach a tripod (available separately from third-part sup-
pliers) to the TA-N100 (e). Hold the camera while fasten-
ing the tripod to ensure that the tripod is securely
attached.
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Approved Memory Cards
The following cards have been tested and approved for use in
the camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recom-
mended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly
when cards with slower write speeds are used.
1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be
used support 2 GB cards.
2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be
used are SDHC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-1.
3 Check that any card readers or other devices with
which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant.
The camera supports UHS-1.
Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above
cards, please contact the manufacturer.
SD cards SDHC cards
2
SDXC cards
3
SanDisk
2GB
1
4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
64 GB
Toshiba
Panasonic 48 GB, 64 GB
Lexar Media
4GB, 8GB, 16GB
Platinum II
4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Professional
Full-HD Video 4GB, 8GB, 16GB
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Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connec-
tor and AC adapter.
1
Ready the camera.
Open the battery-chamber (q) and
power connector (w) covers.
2
Insert the EP-5B power connector.
Be sure to insert the connector in the
orientation shown, using the connec-
tor to keep the orange battery latch
pressed to one side. The latch locks
the connector in place when the con-
nector is fully inserted.
3
Close the battery-chamber cover.
Position the power connector cable so
that it passes through the power con-
nector slot and close the battery-
chamber cover.
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4
Connect the AC adapter.
Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC
adapter (e) and the EP-5B power cable to the DC socket (r).
A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is
powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
r
e
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System Requirements
The system requirements for the Short Movie Creator are:
If your system does not meet the above requirements, only ViewNX 2 will be
installed (0 51).
Windows
CPU 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better
OS
Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home
Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1),
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/
Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home
Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs
run as 32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of
Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
RAM
1.5 GB or more with at least 128 MB of video RAM (2 GB or
more with at least 256 MB of video RAM recommended for creating HD
movies)
Hard-disk space
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB
or more recommended)
Monitor
Resolution: 1,024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more
Color: 32-bit color (True Color) or more
Other DirectX 9 or later and OpenGL 1.4 or later
Mac OS
CPU 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better
OS Mac OS X version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, or 10.7.2
RAM 1GB or more
Hard-disk space
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB
or more recommended)
Monitor
Resolution: 1,024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more
Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more
A
Supported Operating Systems
See the websites listed on page ii for the latest information on sup-
ported operating systems.
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The system requirements for the ViewNX 2 are:
Windows
CPU
Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core
series, 1.6 GHz or better
H.264 movies (playback): 3.0 GHz or better Pentium D
H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo
OS
Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home
Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1),
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/
Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home
Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs
run as 32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of
Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
RAM
Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recom-
mended)
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (2 GB or more recommended)
Hard-disk space
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB
or more recommended)
Monitor
Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024
pixels (SXGA) or more recommended)
Color: 24-bit color (True Color) or more
Mac OS
CPU
Photos/JPEG movies: PowerPC G4 (1 GHz or better), G5,
Intel Core, or Xeon series
H.264 movies (playback): PowerPC G5 Dual or Core Duo,
2GHz or better
H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo
OS Mac OS X version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, or 10.7.2
RAM 512 MB or more (2 GB or more recommended)
Hard-disk space
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB
or more recommended)
Monitor
Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024
pixels (SXGA) or more recommended)
Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more
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Motion Snapshots
ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots on a computer.
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Storage
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove
the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover
in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry,
well-ventilated area. Do not store your camera with naphtha or
camphor moth balls or in locations that:
are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%
are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic
fields, such as televisions or radios
are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below –10 °C
(14 °F)
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Storage and Cleaning
Camera body
Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with
a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or sea-
side, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in
distilled water and dry thoroughly. Important: Dust or other
foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not cov-
ered under warranty.
Lens,
viewfinder
These elements are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint
with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can ver-
tical to prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove finger-
prints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner
to a soft cloth and clean with care.
Monitor
Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing finger-
prints and other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft
cloth or chamois leather. Do not apply pressure, as this
could result in damage or malfunction.
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Do not drop: The product may malfunc-
tion if subjected to strong shocks or
vibration.
Keep dry: This product is not water-
proof, and may malfunction if
immersed in water or exposed to
high levels of humidity. Rusting of
the internal mechanism can cause
irreparable damage.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sud-
den changes in temperature, such as
those that occur when entering or
leaving a heated building on a cold
day, can cause condensation inside
the device. To prevent condensation,
place the device in a carrying case or
plastic bag before exposing it to sud-
den changes in temperature.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Do
not use or store this device in the
vicinity of equipment that generates
strong electromagnetic radiation or
magnetic fields. Strong static charges
or the magnetic fields produced by
equipment such as radio transmitters
could interfere with the displays,
damage data stored on the memory
card, or affect the product’s internal
circuitry.
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do
not leave the lens pointed at the sun
or other strong light source for an
extended period. Intense light may
cause the image sensor to deteriorate
or produce a white blur effect in pho-
tographs.
Keep the lens mount covered: Be sure to
attach the body cap if the camera is
without a lens.
Do not touch the low-pass filter: The low-
pass filter covering the image sensor
is easily damaged. Under no circum-
stances should you exert pressure on
the filter, poke it with cleaning tools,
or subject it to powerful air currents
from a blower. These actions could
scratch or otherwise damage the fil-
ter.
Turn the product off before removing or dis-
connecting the power source: Do not
unplug the product or remove the
battery while the product is on or
while images are being recorded or
deleted. Forcibly cutting power in
these circumstances could result in
loss of data or in damage to product
memory or internal circuitry. To pre-
vent an accidental interruption of
power, avoid carrying the product
from one location to another while
the AC adapter is connected.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
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Cleaning: When cleaning the camera
body, use a blower to gently remove
dust and lint, then wipe gently with a
soft, dry cloth. After using the camera
at the beach or seaside, wipe off any
sand or salt using a cloth lightly
dampened in pure water and then
dry the camera thoroughly.
The lens is easily damaged. Dust and
lint should be gently removed with a
blower. When using an aerosol
blower, keep the can vertical to pre-
vent discharge of liquid. To remove
fingerprints and other stains from the
lens, apply a small amount of lens
cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the
lens carefully.
Storage
: To prevent mold or mildew,
store the camera in a dry, well-venti-
lated area. If you are using an AC
adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent
fire. If the product will not be used for
an extended period, remove the bat-
tery to prevent leakage and store the
camera in a plastic bag containing a
desiccant. Do not, however, store the
camera case in a plastic bag, as this
may cause the material to deteriorate.
Note that desiccant gradually loses its
capacity to absorb moisture and
should be replaced at regular intervals.
To prevent mold or mildew, take the
camera out of storage at least once a
month. Turn the camera on and
release the shutter a few times before
putting it away.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
Replace the terminal cover before
putting the battery away.
Notes on the monitor and viewfinder: These
displays are constructed with
extremely high precision; at least
99.99% of pixels are effective, with no
more than 0.01% being missing or
defective. Hence while these displays
may contain pixels that are always lit
(white, red, blue, or green) or always
off (black), this is not a malfunction
and has no effect on images recorded
with the device.
Images in the monitor may be diffi-
cult to see in a bright light.
Do not apply pressure to the displays,
as this could cause damage or mal-
function. Dust or lint on the displays
can be removed with a blower. Stains
can be removed by wiping lightly
with a soft cloth or chamois leather.
Should the monitor or viewfinder
break, care should be taken to avoid
injury from broken glass and to pre-
vent liquid crystal from the display
touching the skin or entering the
eyes and mouth.
Moiré: Moiré is an interference pattern
created by the interaction of an
image containing a regular, repeating
grid, such as the pattern of weave in
cloth or windows in a building, with
the camera image sensor grid. In
some cases, it may appear in the form
of lines. If you notice moiré in your
photographs, try changing the dis-
tance to the subject, zooming in and
out, or changing the angle between
the subject and the camera.
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Lines: Noise in the form of lines may in
rare cases appear in pictures of
extremely bright or backlit subjects.
Batteries: Batteries may leak or
explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions
when handling batteries:
Use only batteries approved for use
in this equipment.
Do not expose the battery to flame
or excessive heat.
Keep the battery terminals clean.
Turn the product off before replac-
ing the battery.
Remove the battery from the cam-
era or charger when not in use and
replace the terminal cover. These
devices draw minute amounts of
charge even when off and could
draw the battery down to the point
that it will no longer function. If the
battery will not be used for some
time, insert it in the camera and run
it flat before removing it and storing
it in a location with an ambient tem-
perature of 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F;
avoid hot or extremely cold loca-
tions). Repeat this process at least
once every six months.
Turning the camera on and off
repeatedly when the battery is fully
discharged will shorten battery life.
Batteries that have been fully dis-
charged must be charged before
use.
The internal temperature of the bat-
tery may rise while the battery is in
use. Attempting to charge the bat-
tery while the internal temperature
is elevated will impair battery per-
formance, and the battery may not
charge or charge only partially. Wait
for the battery to cool before charg-
ing.
Continuing to charge the battery
after it is fully charged can impair
battery performance.
A marked drop in the time a fully
charged battery retains its charge
when used at room temperature
indicates that it requires replace-
ment. Purchase a new EN-EL15 bat-
tery.
Charge the battery before use.
When taking photographs on
important occasions, ready a spare
EN-EL15 battery and keep it fully
charged. Depending on your loca-
tion, it may be difficult to purchase
replacement batteries on short
notice. Note that on cold days, the
capacity of batteries tends to
decrease. Be sure the battery is fully
charged before taking photographs
outside in cold weather. Keep a
spare battery in a warm place and
exchange the two as necessary.
Once warmed, a cold battery may
recover some of its charge.
Used batteries are a valuable
resource; recycle in accord with local
regulations.
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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 dam-
age the battery or impair its perfor-
mance. Capacity may be reduced
and charging times may increase at
battery temperatures from 0 °C/
32 °F to 15 °C/59 °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.
The battery charger: Charge the battery
at ambient temperatures between
5 °C/41 °F and 35 °C/95 °F. If the
CHARGE lamp flickers (i.e., flashes
about eight times a second) during
charging, confirm that the tempera-
ture is in the correct range and then
unplug the charger and remove and
reinsert the battery. If the problem
persists, 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.
The supplied power cable and AC
wall adapter are for use with the MH-
25 only. Use the charger with compat-
ible batteries only. Unplug when not
in use.
Memory Cards
The camera stores pictures on
Secure Digital (SD) memory cards
(available separately; 0 47).
Memory cards may be hot after use.
Observe due caution when remov-
ing memory cards from the camera.
Turn the power off before inserting
or removing 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 cas-
ing. Failure to observe this precau-
tion could damage the card.
Do not expose to water, heat, high
levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.
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A
Image Sensor Cleaning
The cameras image sensor is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent
moi. Each time it is turned on or off, the camera vibrates the low-pass
filter to remove dust (note that operating camera controls before clean-
ing is complete interrupts this process, and that image sensor cleaning
may be temporarily disabled if the camera is turned on and off several
times in succession). Dust not removed by this method may appear in
images recorded with the camera, in which case you should have the
filter cleaned by Nikon-authorized service personnel.
D
Servicing the Camera and Accessories
The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon
recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or
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 particu-
larly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accesso-
ries regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash
units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.
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Shooting (All Exposure Modes)
Movies
The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card.
The shutter-release is disabled:
The battery is exhausted.
The memory card is locked or full.
The camera is not in focus.
You are currently filming a slow motion movie.
No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed:
Replace battery in remote control.
Choose a remote control mode.
The remote control standby timer has expired (0 42).
The remote is not pointed at the camera or the infrared receiver is not
visible.
The remote is too far from the camera (0 35).
Bright light is interfering with remote.
Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements
Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the displays: Choose a Flicker reduc-
tion setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 42).
Optional flash units do not fire: The camera is in Smart Photo Selector or
Motion Snapshot mode, or is recording a movie, or Electronic (Hi) is
selected for Shutter type (0 13).
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available in particular
shooting or exposure modes or when a flash or GPS unit is attached
(0 44, 45).
Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can not be used to record
movies in Smart Photo Selector mode or Motion Snapshot mode.
No sound is recorded for movies:
Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone
(0 41).
Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 25) or Motion
Snapshots (0 30).
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Playback
Miscellaneous
Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:
Select On for Rotate tall (0 40).
The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 42).
Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken.
Photo is displayed in image review.
Cannot hear movie sound:
Press W up to raise the volume. If the camera is connected to a televi-
sion, use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume.
Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 25) or Motion
Snapshots (0 30).
Cannot delete images:
Remove protection from the files before deletion.
The memory card is locked.
The date of recording is not correct: Set the camera clock.
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available at particular
settings or when a memory card is inserted (0 39).
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This section lists the error messages that appear in the display.
Error Messages
Message Solution
Rotate the zoom ring to
extend the lens.
A lens with a retractable lens barrel button is
attached with the lens barrel retracted. Press
the retractable lens barrel button and rotate
the zoom ring to extend the lens.
Check lens. Pictures can
only be taken when a lens
is attached.
Attach a lens.
Start-up error. Turn the
camera off and then on
again.
Turn the camera off, remove and replace the
battery, and then turn the camera on.
The clock has been reset. Set the camera clock.
No memory card.
Turn the camera off and confirm that the
card is correctly inserted.
This memory card cannot
be used. Card may be
damaged; insert a
different card.
Use an approved card (0 47).
Format the card (0 5). If the problem per-
sists, the card may be damaged. Contact a
Nikon-authorized service representative.
Insert a new memory card.
This memory card is not
formatted. Format the
memory card?
Select
Ye s
to format the card, or turn the cam-
era off and insert another memory card.
Memory card is locked
(write protected).
Turn the camera off and slide the card write-
protect switch to the “write” position.
Memory card is full.
You may be able to record additional images
if you reduce image quality or size.
Delete unwanted images.
Insert another memory card.
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Cannot create additional
folders on memory card.
If the current folder is numbered 999 and
contains either 999 photographs or a photo-
graph numbered 9999, the shutter-release
button will be disabled and no further pho-
tographs can be taken. Choose Ye s for Reset
file numbering (0 42) and then either for-
mat the current memory card (0 5) or insert
a new memory card.
The movie-record button
can not be used in this
mode.
The movie-record button can not be used in
Smart Photo Selector or Motion Snapshot
modes.
Stills can not be taken
when slow motion is
selected.
The shutter-release button can not be used
to take photographs while a slow-motion
movie is being recorded (0 24).
The capture illuminator
has been used
consecutively for the
maximum time and has
turned off.
The capture illuminator on the optional
SB-N5 flash unit turns off automatically after
extended use. Remove your finger from the
shutter-release button for a short period.
Hi
Lower ISO sensitivity.
Choose a faster shutter speed or smaller
aperture (higher f-number).
Lo
Raise ISO sensitivity.
Use an optional flash unit.
Choose a slower shutter speed or larger
aperture (lower f-number).
The camera’s internal
temperature is high. The
camera will now turn off.
Wait for the camera to cool.
Memory card contains no
images.
To view pictures, insert a memory card con-
taining images.
Cannot display this file.
The file has been created or modified on a
computer or different make of camera, or is
corrupt.
Cannot select this file.
Message Solution
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Nikon 1 V1 Digital Camera
Specifications
Type
Type Digital camera with interchangeable lenses
Lens mount Nikon 1 mount
Effective angle of view Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (35 mm format
equivalent); Nikon CX format
Effective pixels
10.1 million
Image sensor
Image sensor 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor
Dust-reduction system Image sensor cleaning
Storage
Image size (pixels) Still images (still image and Smart Photo Selector modes,
aspect ratio 3 : 2)
3,872 × 2,592 2,896 × 1,944
1,936 × 1,296
Still images (movie mode, aspect ratio 16 : 9)
3,840 × 2,160 (1080/60i) 1,920 × 1,080 (1080/30p)
1,280 × 720 (720/60p)
Still images (Motion Snapshot mode, aspect ratio 16 : 9)
3,840 × 2,160
File format NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx.
1:4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16)
compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in
both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control system Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait,
Landscape; selected Picture Control can be mod-
ified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Media SD (Secure Digital), SDHC, and SDXC memory cards
File system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digi-
tal Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format
for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
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Electronic viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder 0.47-in., approx. 1440k-dot color TFT LCD view-
finder with diopter control and brightness adjust-
ment
Frame coverage Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Eyepoint 17 mm (–1.0 m
–1
; from center surface of view-
finder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment –3+1 m
–1
Eye sensor Camera switches to viewfinder display when it
detects that viewfinder is in use
Shooting modes
C still image (3 : 2), y Smart Photo Selector
(3 : 2), 1 movie (HD 16 : 9, slow motion 8 : 3),
z Motion Snapshot (16 : 9)
Shutter
Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-
plane mechanical shutter; electronic shutter
Speed Mechanical shutter:
1
/
4,000 –30 s in steps of
1
/
3 EV;
Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 remote control)
Electronic shutter:
1
/
16,000 30 s in steps of
1
/
3 EV;
Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 remote control)
Flash sync speed Mechanical shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at
X=
1
/
250 s or slower
Electronic shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at
X=
1
/
60 s or slower
Release
Mode Single frame, continuous
Mechanical, Electronic, Electronic (Hi)
Self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response
remote, interval timer shooting
Frame advance rate Electronic (Hi): Approx. 10, 30, or 60 fps
Other modes: Up to 5fps (single AF or manual
focus, S Shutter-priority auto or M Manual exposure
mode, shutter speed
1
/
250 s or faster, and other
settings at default values)
Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s
Remote control modes Delayed remote (2 s); quick-response remote
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Exposure
Metering TTL metering using image sensor
Metering method Matrix
Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of
frame
Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected
focus area
Mode Programmed auto with flexible program; shutter-
priority auto; aperture-priority auto; manual;
scene auto selector
Exposure compensation –3+3 EV in increments of
1
/
3 EV
Exposure lock Luminosity locked at metered value with A
(AE-L/AF-L) button
ISO sensitivity
(Recommended Exposure
Index)
ISO 1003200 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to
approx. 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) above ISO
3200; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 1003200,
100800, 100400) available
Active D-Lighting On, off
Focus
Autofocus Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-
detect AF); AF-assist illuminator
Lens servo Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuous AF
(AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); full-
time AF (AF-F)
Manual focus (MF)
AF-area mode Single-point, auto-area, subject tracking
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Focus
Focus area Single-point AF: 135 focus areas; the center 73
areas support phase-detection AF
Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas
Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release
button halfway (single AF) or by pressing A
(AE-L/AF-L) button
Face-priority AF On, off
Flash
Control i-TTL flash control using image sensor available
with optional SB-N5 flash unit
Mode Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync
with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear
curtain with slow sync
Flash compensation –3+1 EV in increments of
1
/
3 EV
Flash-ready indicator Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged
White balance
Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight,
flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except
preset manual with fine tuning
Movie
Metering TTL metering using image sensor
Metering method Matrix
Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of
frame
Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected
focus area
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Movie
Frame size (pixels)/
recording rate
HD 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)
Slow-motion movies
640 × 240/400 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)
320 × 120/1,200 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)
Movies recorded in still image mode
1,072 × 720/60p (59.94 fps)
Motion Snapshot
1,920 × 1,080/60p (59.94 fps) (plays at 24p/23.976 fps)
File format MOV
Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format AAC
Audio recording device Built-in or optional external ME-1 stereo micro-
phone; sensitivity adjustable
* Sensor output is about 60 fps.
Monitor
7.5 cm/3-in., approx. 921k-dot, TFT LCD with
brightness adjustment
Playback
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or
calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie
playback, slide show, histogram display, auto
image rotation, and rating option
Interface
USB Hi-Speed USB
Video output NTSC, PAL
HDMI output Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Multi accessory port Used for designated accessories
Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
Supported languages
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional),
Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French,
German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portu-
guese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish,
Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
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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 reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and
software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.
Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes
that this manual may contain.
Power source
Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL15 battery
AC adapter EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connec-
tor (available separately)
Tripod socket
1
/
4-in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 113 × 76 × 43.5 mm/4.4 × 3 × 1.7 in.,
excluding projections; thickness of body (from
mount to monitor) is 36 mm/1.4 in.
Weight Approx. 383 g/13.5 oz with battery and memory
card but without body cap; approx. 294 g/10.4 oz
(camera body only)
Operating environment
Temperature 040 °C/+32 104 °F
Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation)
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MH-25 battery charger
Rated input
(in North America)
AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.2 A
Rated input
(in other regions)
AC 100240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.120.23 A
Rated output DC 8.4 V/1.2 A
Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging time Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes at an ambient
temperature of 25 °C/77 °F when no charge
remains
Operating temperature 040 °C/+32104 °F
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 91.5 × 33.5 × 71 mm/3.6 × 1.3 × 2.8 in.,
excluding projections
Length of cord Approx. 1.8 m/6 ft (U.S.A. and Canada) or 1.5 m/
4.9 ft (other countries)
Weight Approx. 110 g/3.9 oz, excluding power cable and
AC wall adapter
EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity 7.0 V, 1,900 mAh
Operating temperature 0–40 °C/+32–104 °F
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 40 × 56 × 20.5 mm/1.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.
Weight Approx. 88 g/3.1 oz, excluding terminal cover
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Specifications subject to change without notice. Nikon will not be held liable
for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Trademark Information
Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in
the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows
Vista are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corpora-
tion in the United States and/or other countries. The PictBridge logo is a
trademark. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
HDMI, the logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade
names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with
your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-
tive holders.
1 NIKKOR VR 1030 mm f/3.55.6
Type 1 mount lens
Focal length 1030 mm
Maximum aperture f/3.55.6
Construction 12 elements in 9 groups (including 3 aspherical elements)
Angle of view 77°29° 40
Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)
Minimum focus distance 0.2 m/0.7 ft from focal plane at all zoom positions
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm Fully automatic
Aperture range 10 mm focal length: f/3.516
30 mm focal length: f/5.6–16
Filter-attachment size 40.5 mm (P=0.5 mm)
Dimensions Approx. 57.5 mm diameter × 42 mm (distance from
camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted)
Weight Approx. 115 g/4.1 oz
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Battery Life
The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batter-
ies varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, such
factors as the use of GPS devices or other accessories, the inter-
val between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed.
Sample figures for EN-EL15 (1900 mAh) batteries are given
below.
Still images: Approximately 400, or 350 with SB-N5
Movies: Approximately 120 minutes of HD footage at 1080/60i
Values for still images measured at 25 °C/77 °F with a fully-
charged EN-EL15 battery, a 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6
lens, and a 16 GB Toshiba R95 W80MB/s UHS-I SDHC card
according to the CIPA standard under the following test condi-
tions: NORMAL-quality photographs taken at intervals of 30 s
(measurements for the SB-N5 are made using the flash for
every other shot) with the camera turned off and then on after
every ten shots.
The following can reduce battery life:
Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway
Repeated autofocus operations
Taking NEF (RAW) photographs
Slow shutter speeds
Using optional flash or GPS units
Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses
To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon
EN-EL15 batteries:
Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce
battery performance.
Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose
their charge if left unused.
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Symbols
C (Still image mode) ......................... 8
y (Smart Photo Selector mode) .16
1 (Movie mode) ................................22
z (Motion Snapshot mode) ..........30
h (Scene auto selector) .................. 8
c (Portrait) ........................................... 8
d (Landscape) ..................................... 8
e (Close up) ......................................... 8
f (Night portrait) ............................... 8
Z (Auto) ................................................ 8
G (menu) button ........................38
K (playback) button ..........14, 19, 33
O (delete) button ..........15, 20, 28, 33
$ (display) button ........................ 6
& (feature) button ..............13, 24, 32
J (OK) button ................. 3, 19, 27, 33
E (self-timer) ......................................34
W (playback zoom/thumbnail)
control ..........................................14, 27
" (delayed remote) .......................34
# (quick response remote) .............34
A
AC adapter ....................................44, 48
Accessories ..........................................43
Auto power off ...................................12
Automatic scene selection ............... 8
B
Background track ..............................33
Battery ....................................... 5, 44, 69
Best shot ........................................16, 19
Body cap .......................................... 2, 45
Buffering ........................................17, 31
C
Capture NX 2 .......................................45
Clean image sensor ..........................57
D
Delayed remote ................................. 34
Delete ............................... 15, 20, 28, 33
Detailed display ...............................4, 6
Detailed photo information .............6
Diopter adjustment control .............7
E
Electronic ............................................. 13
Electronic (Hi) ..................................... 13
Electronic shutter ..............................13
Electronic viewfinder ..........................7
Eye sensor ...............................................7
F
Face-priority AF .................................11
Flash ....................................................... 44
Flicker reduction ...............................12
Focus area ............................................ 10
Focusing the viewfinder ....................7
Format ......................................................5
Format memory card ..........................5
Full-frame playback ............ 14, 19, 33
G
GP-N100 ............................................... 45
H
HD Movies .................................... 22, 24
I
Infrared receiver .......................2, 3, 35
L
Landscape ..............................................8
Lens ................................... 11, 12, 43, 70
M
Mechanical .......................................... 13
Mechanical shutter ........................... 13
Memory buffer ................................... 10
Memory card ..................................5, 47
Index
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Microphone ..................................23, 45
Mode dial ............................................... 3
Monitor ...............................................4, 6
Motion Snapshot mode .................. 30
Movie mode ........................................22
Movie type ...........................................24
Movie-record button ......... 13, 23, 26
Movies ............................................13, 22
Multi selector ..................................3, 39
N
Night portrait ........................................ 8
P
Playback ..........................14, 19, 27, 33
Playback menu ...................................40
Portrait .................................................... 8
Power connector ........................44, 48
Power switch ......................................... 5
Press the shutter-release button all
the way down ...................................10
Press the shutter-release button
halfway ..................................10, 17, 31
Q
Quick response remote ...................34
R
Remote control ...........................34, 45
Retractable lens barrel button .....11
S
Scene auto selector ............................ 8
SD card ..............................................5, 47
Self-timer ..............................................34
Setup menu .........................................42
Shooting menu ..................................40
Short Movie Creator .........................50
Shutter type ........................................13
Shutter-release button ...... 10, 17, 31
Simplified display ................................ 6
Slow motion ........................................25
Smart Photo Selector mode ..........16
Software ........................................45, 50
Still image mode ..................................8
System requirements ...................... 50
T
Temperature warnings ......................ix
Theme ................................................... 32
Tripod mounting spacer .......... 36, 46
V
Viewfinder ..............................................7
ViewNX 2 .............................................. 51
Volume ................................................. 27
Z
Zoom ring ............................................ 12
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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 written authorization from
NIKON CORPORATION.
Printed in Europe
SB2C02(11)
6MVA0611-02
AMA14272
DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
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