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part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews),
may be made without written authorization from NIKON
CORPORATION.
DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
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Getting the Most from Your Camera ........................................ iii
About This Manual ....................................................................... iv
The Reference Manual..................................................................v
For Your Safety..............................................................................vi
Notices............................................................................................ ix
Wireless ........................................................................................xiv
Introduction 1
The Camera and Accessories.......................................................1
Parts of the Camera.......................................................................2
Using the Vari-Angle Monitor ...................................................13
Using the Touch Screen..............................................................15
First Steps......................................................................................20
Attaching a Grip and Electronic Viewfinder...........................27
Taking and Viewing Photographs 31
Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) .........................31
Viewing Photographs.........................................................................35
Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................36
Live Image Control...............................................................................37
Choosing a Creative Mode.........................................................39
Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation.....40
The Creative Palette ............................................................................41
HDR ...........................................................................................................42
Easy Panorama......................................................................................43
Selective Color.......................................................................................46
Cross Process .........................................................................................47
Recording and Viewing Movies 48
Recording Movies........................................................................48
Taking Photographs During Movie Recording..........................52
Viewing Movies.....................................................................................53
Deleting Movies....................................................................................54
Table of Contents
i
t, u, v, and w Modes 56
t Programmed Auto ......................................................................... 56
u Shutter-Priority Auto..................................................................... 57
v Aperture-Priority Auto.................................................................. 58
w Manual ............................................................................................... 59
Other Shooting Modes 61
u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) ............... 61
Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection)............................ 61
Choosing Your Moment (Slow View)............................................ 65
Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo
Selector).............................................................................................. 67
z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion
Snapshot Mode).....................................................................71
Viewing Motion Snapshots.............................................................. 74
Deleting Motion Snapshots............................................................. 74
More on Photography 75
Continuous Mode........................................................................75
Self-Timer Modes ........................................................................77
Remote Control Photography .................................................. 79
The Built-in Flash......................................................................... 81
Tap Shooting Options ................................................................85
Wi-Fi 88
What Wi-Fi Can Do for You ........................................................ 88
Accessing the Camera ................................................................89
WPS (Android Only) ............................................................................ 90
PIN Entry (Android Only)................................................................... 91
SSID (Android and iOS)...................................................................... 92
Uploading Pictures to a Smart Device ....................................94
Menu Options 98
ii
Connecting to a Computer 103
Installing the Supplied Software........................................... 103
System Requirements...................................................................... 104
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer..................... 106
Transferring Pictures........................................................................ 106
Viewing Pictures ................................................................................ 108
Technical Notes 109
Optional Accessories ............................................................... 109
Approved Memory Cards ............................................................... 111
Storage and Cleaning .............................................................. 112
Storage.................................................................................................. 112
Cleaning................................................................................................ 112
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ..................... 113
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 118
Battery/Display................................................................................... 118
Shooting (All Modes) ....................................................................... 119
Movies ................................................................................................... 120
Tap Shooting Options ..................................................................... 120
Playback................................................................................................ 120
Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)............................................................... 121
Miscellaneous..................................................................................... 121
Error Messages.......................................................................... 122
Specifications ............................................................................ 124
Nikon 1 V3 Digital Camera............................................................. 124
Battery Life........................................................................................... 134
Index ........................................................................................... 135
iii
Getting the Most from Your Camera
Take photos with the shutter-release button.
See page 7 for more informa-
tion.
Shutter-release button
Shoot movies with the movie-record button.
Movies can be recorded by
pressing the movie-record but-
ton in auto (0 31), creative
(0 39), t, u, v, w (0 56), and
advanced movie (0 48) modes.
Movie-record button
iv
For a complete guide to using your digital camera, see the Refer-
ence Manual (page v). To get the most from your camera, please
be sure to read this User’s Manual thoroughly and keep it where
it will be read by all who use the product.
Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following sym-
bols and conventions are used:
The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM.
About This Manual
D
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use to prevent damage to the camera.
A
This icon marks notes; information that should be read before
using the camera.
0
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A For Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in
“For Your Safety” (0 vi–viii) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery:
Cautions” (0 113).
v
For more information on using your Nikon camera, download a
pdf copy of the camera Reference Manual from the website listed
below. The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader
or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later.
1 On your computer, launch a web browser and open the Nikon
manual download site at http://nikonimglib.com/manual/
2 Navigate to the page for the desired product and download
the manual.
The Reference Manual
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app and any product manuals requires an Internet
connection, for which fees may be levied by your phone or
Internet service provider.
vi
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
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
Keep dry. Do not immerse in or expose
to water or handle with wet hands.
Failure to keep the product dry could
result in damage to the product, fire,
or electric shock, while handling the
product with wet hands could result
in electric shock.
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 choking hazard.
Should a child swallow any part of
this equipment, consult a physician
immediately.
vii
A
Do not place the strap around the neck of
an infant or child. Placing the camera
strap around the neck of an infant or
child could result in strangulation.
A
Follow the instructions of airline and hos-
pital personnel. This camera transmits
radio frequencies that could interfere
with medical equipment or aircraft
navigation. Disable the wireless net-
work feature before boarding an air-
craft, and turn the camera off during
take off and landing. In medical facili-
ties, follow staff instructions regard-
ing the use of wireless devices.
A
Do not remain in contact with the camera,
battery, or charger for extended periods
while the devices are on or in use. Parts of
the device become hot. Leaving the
device in direct contact with the skin
for extended periods may result in
low-temperature burns.
A
Do not leave the product where it will be
exposed to extremely high temperatures,
such as in an enclosed automobile or in
direct sunlight. Failure to observe this
precaution could cause damage or
fire.
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 the camera with the flash in
close contact with the skin or other
objects could cause burns.
Using a flash close to the subjects
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. The flash should be no
less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from
the subject. Particular care should
be observed when photographing
infants.
A
Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should
the display break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent the liquid crystal
from the display touching the skin or
entering the eyes or mouth.
A
Do not carry tripods with a lens or camera
attached. You could trip or accidentally
strike others, resulting in injury.
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.
viii
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.
A
Observe proper precautions when handling
the charger:
Keep dry. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could result in injury or
product malfunction due to fire or
electric shock.
Do not short the charger terminals.
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating and
damage to the charger.
Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
Do not go near the charger during
thunderstorms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in elec-
tric shock.
Do not handle the plug or charger
with wet hands. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in injury
or product malfunction due to fire
or electric shock.
Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with 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.
ix
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 Nikon’s prior
written permission.
Nikon reserves the right to change
the specifications of the hardware
and software described in these
manuals at any time and without
prior notice.
Nikon will not be held liable for any
damages resulting from the use of
this product.
While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete,
we would appreciate it were you to
bring any errors or omissions to the
attention of the Nikon representa-
tive in your area (address provided
separately).
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
Notice for Customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that
electrical and electronic
equipment is to be col-
lected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
This product is designated for sepa-
rate collection at an appropriate col-
lection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
Separate collection and recycling
helps conserve natural resources
and prevent negative consequences
for human health and the environ-
ment that might result from incor-
rect disposal.
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.
x
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an out-
let on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user be notified
that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Nikon Corpo-
ration may void the user’s 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
The Battery Charger
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit
is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
xi
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 securi-
ties issued by private companies
(shares, bills, checks, gift certificates,
etc.), commuter passes, or coupon
tickets, except when a minimum of
necessary copies are to be provided
for business use by a company. Also,
do not copy or reproduce passports
issued by the government, licenses
issued by public agencies and pri-
vate groups, ID cards, and tickets,
such as passes and meal coupons.
Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of
copyrighted creative works such as
books, music, paintings, woodcuts,
prints, maps, drawings, movies, and
photographs is governed by
national and international copyright
laws. Do not use this product for the
purpose of making illegal copies or
to infringe copyright laws.
AVC Patent Portfolio License
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (I) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (II) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED
BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS
OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS
GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com
xii
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 users 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). Wi-Fi settings can be reset to
default values by selecting Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi connection type > Reset Wi-Fi set-
tings in the setup menu (0 93). Care should be taken to avoid injury when
physically destroying data storage devices.
Temperature Warnings
The camera may become warm to the touch during use; this is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction. At high ambient temperatures, after
extended periods of continuous use, or after several photographs have been
taken in quick succession, a temperature warning may be displayed, 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 lens accessories) certified by Nikon specifically
for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate
within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the
camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of third-
party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holo-
graphic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the cam-
era or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local autho-
rized Nikon dealer.
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Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use
with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate
within its operational and safety requirements. T
HE USE OF NON-NIKON
ACCESSORIES
COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR-
RANTY.
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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, 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.
A
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod-
uct support and education, continually-updated information is avail-
able 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 infor-
mation, visit http://imaging.nikon.com/
xiv
This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United
States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations
and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United
States embargoes goods.
The following countries are currently subject to
embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
Notices for Customers in the U. S. A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation
may void the users authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Co-location
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
Wireless
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Notices for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using low power wireless devices.
There is no proof, however,
that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe.
Low power Wire-
less devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave
range while being used.
Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects
(by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating
effects causes no known adverse health effects.
Many studies of low-level RF
exposures have not found any biological effects.
Some studies have sug-
gested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not
been confirmed by additional research.
The 1 V3, which is equipped with a
LBWA1ZZYM6 (FCC ID:VPYLBYM / IC ID:772C-LBYM) wireless LAN module, has
been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
Please refer to the SAR test report that
was uploaded to FCC website.
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Notices for Customers in Europe
Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the 1 V3 is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
The declaration of conformity may be con-
sulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_1V3.pdf
Notice for Customers in Singapore
This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certifi-
cation labels not affixed to the device is given below.
Security
Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely
connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the fol-
lowing may occur if security is not enabled:
Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to
steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network
and alter data or perform other malicious actions.
Note that due the design
of wireless networks, specialized attacks may allow unauthorized access
even when security is enabled.
Trade Name:
Model: 1 V3
Complies with
IDA Standards
DA104328
1
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Introduction
The following items are included with purchase of this product
or are available separately. Confirm that the package contains all
items listed as included. For a complete list of the accessories
available for separate purchase, see page 109.
Memory cards are sold separately.
The Camera and Accessories
Body Cap BF-N1000 (included)
Digital Camera Nikon 1 V3 (included)
Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL20a
(included with terminal
cover)
Lens
(supplied only if
lens kit is
purchased with
camera)
Battery Charger
MH-29 (included; plug
adapter supplied in
countries or regions where
required; shape depends on
country of sale)
Also included:
Strap AN-N1000
USB Cable UC-E20
ViewNX 2 CD
Warranty
Users Manual (this manual)
Electronic Viewfinder
DF-N1000
*
(available separately)
Grip
GR-N1010
(available
separately)
* Nikon 1 V1 and V2 not supported.
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
10
1
2
3
16
19
18
17
9
7
8
14 13
1215
20
11
5
6
4
1 Mounting mark ...................................22
2 Sub-command dial...................... 58, 59
3 Shutter-release
button .................33, 52, 63, 66, 68, 72
4 Movie-record button ................. 48, 49
5 Power switch........................................24
6 Mode dial ................................................ 7
7 Focal plane mark (E)
8 Eyelet for camera strap......................20
9 Flash pop-up button ..........................81
10 AF-assist illuminator ....................... 100
Self-timer lamp....................................78
Red-eye reduction lamp ...................82
11 External microphone connector
cover
12 Lens release button
13 Infrared receiver.........................79, 119
14 Lens mount ..........................................22
15 Microphone........................................101
16 Body cap .............................................110
17 Multi accessory port
18 Multi accessory port cover
19 Built-in flash .........................................81
20 Connector for external
microphone ......................................110
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* Camera does not support TA-N100 tripod mounting spacer.
20
1
21
22
10
9
8
5
6
7
11
17
16
19
18
1 O (delete) button................................36
2 $ (display) button......................... 5
3 G (menu) button .......................... 8
4 K (playback) button ............35, 69, 74
5 Fn1 button ............................................12
6 Multi selector......................................... 9
J (OK) button....................................... 9
% (focus mode) ..............................100
E (exposure compensation)
M (flash mode).....................................81
C (continuous shooting/
self-timer)...............................75, 77, 79
7 Memory card slot/connector
cover.....................................................21
8 & (feature) button .............................10
9 Memory card access lamp ................34
10 Power connector cover
for optional power connector
11 Battery-chamber cover ..................... 21
12 Battery-chamber cover
latch......................................................21
13 Grip connector cover .........................29
14 Tripod socket
*
15 Vari-angle monitor.................. 4, 13, 24
16 Speaker
17 A (AE/AF lock) button
18 Power lamp..........................................24
19 Main command dial/
Fn2 button....................... 12, 35, 57, 59
20 HDMI connector
21 USB connector...................................106
22 Memory card slot................................ 21
23 Battery latch......................................... 21
24 Grip connector ....................................29
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The Monitor
* Available only in detailed display; to view, press $ (0 5).
Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.
421 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
30
29
34
18
12
13
14
15
19
22
28 232426 2527 21
16
1
7
20
31
35
33
32
36
37
NO ICON
Battery fully
charged or
partially
discharged.
H Low battery.
1 Shooting mode ..................................... 7
2 Live image control ..............................37
Creative mode ....................................39
Best moment capture
selection ................................ 61, 65, 67
Advanced movie selection ........ 48, 51
Exposure mode ...................................99
3 Flexible program indicator...............56
4 Flash mode...........................................82
5 Self-timer ..............................................77
Remote control mode........................79
Continuous mode
*
.............................75
6 Active D-Lighting
*
.......................... 100
7 Picture Control
*
............................... 101
8 White balance
*
................................ 101
9 Frame size/frame rate..................... 101
10 Image size
*
..........................................99
11 Image quality
*
....................................99
12 Focus mode
*
..................................... 100
13 AF-area mode
*
................................. 100
14 Face-priority
*
..............................34, 100
15 Auto distortion control
indicator............................................ 100
16 Focus area....................................33, 100
17 AF-area brackets
*
18 Flash compensation ........................ 100
19 Exposure compensation
20 Flash-ready indicator .........................83
21 “k” (appears when memory remains
for over 1000 exposures)
22 Number of exposures remaining....26
Number of shots remaining
before memory buffer fills
White balance
recording indicator
Card warning indicator
23 Time available......................................49
24 ISO sensitivity ....................................101
25 ISO sensitivity indicator...................101
Auto ISO sensitivity indicator
26 Aperture......................................... 58, 59
27 Shutter speed ............................... 57, 59
28 Metering .............................................100
29 Battery indicator
*
30 Sound settings
*
................................102
31 Satellite signal indicator
*
32 Autoexposure (AE)/autofocus (AF)
lock indicator
33 Tap shooting options.........................85
34 Auto image capture .........................101
35 Microphone sensitivity
*
36 Time elapsed........................................49
37 Recording indicator............................49
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The $ (Display) Button
❚❚ Shooting
* Displayed only in modes other than Creative Palette.
Press $ to cycle through shooting and
playback indicators as shown below.
$ button
Simplified display Detailed display
Virtual horizon
*
A
Recording Area
The area recorded during movie recording is shown by guides in the
display; the appearance of the guides depends on the option selected
for Electronic VR (0 100, 101) in movie menu.
Electronic vibration reduction off Electronic vibration reduction on
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❚❚ Playback
* Displayed only when On is selected for the Display > Playback highlight
display option in the setup menu (0 102).
Simple photo info Detailed photo info
Image only Highlights
*
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The Mode Dial
The camera offers a choice of the follow-
ing shooting modes:
Mode dial
C Auto mode (0 31): Let the camera pick the settings for photographs
and movies.
w Creative mode (0 39): For photographs in which you
want to use special effects or match settings to the scene.
v Advanced movie mode (0 48): Choose an expo-
sure mode and adjust shutter-speed or aperture
or record movies in slow or fast motion or with
other special effects.
z Motion Snapshot mode (0 71): Each time the
shutter is released, the camera records a still
image and about 1.6 s of movie footage.
u Best moment capture mode (0 61): Choose Active
Selection to select the best picture from 40 shots in
temporary storage, Slow view to choose the best tim-
ing for the shot while the scene plays back in slow
motion, or Smart Photo Selector to let the camera
pick the best shot based on composition and move-
ment.
t, u, v, and w modes (0 56): Control shutter speed and aperture for
advanced photographic effects.
t: Programmed auto (0 56)
u: Shutter-priority auto (0 57)
v: Aperture-priority auto (0 58)
w: Manual (0 59)
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The G Button
Most shooting, playback, and setup
options can be accessed from the camera
menus. To view the menus, press the
G button.
G button
Tabs
Choose from the following menus:
K Playback menu (0 98)
C w t u v w u z Shooting menu (0 99)
1 Movie menu (0 100)
w Image processing menu (0 101)
B Setup menu (0 102)
x Wi-Fi menu (0 88)
Menu options
Options in current menu.
Slider shows position in current
menu.
A
Using the Menus
The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items displayed in gray
are not currently available. To exit the menus and return to shooting
mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
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❚❚ Using the Menus
1
Select a menu.
2
Select an item.
3
Select an option.
Use the multi selector to navigate the
playback, shooting, movie, image pro-
cessing, setup, and Wi-Fi menus.
Multi selector
Press 1 or 3 to highlight tabs and
press 2 to position the cursor in the
highlighted menu.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight menu items
and press 2 to view options for the
highlighted item.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired
option and press J to select.
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Using the Multi Selector
Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right
(1,3, 4, or 2), or rotate it as shown at right.
J button
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The & (Feature) Button
1
Select an item.
2
Select an option.
To display the feature menu and adjust
camera settings or access playback
options, press the & button.
& button
& menu (shooting mode) & menu (playback)
Use the multi selector to highlight an
item and press J to display options
(to exit the & menu, press the shutter-
release button halfway as described
on page 33 or highlight 1 and press
J).
Highlight the desired option or value
and press J to select.
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The & Menu
The & menu is context-sensitive: its contents vary with camera settings
or the type of image displayed; options that are currently unavailable
are shown in gray. The & menu is not available in auto mode.
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The Function Buttons (Fn1 and Fn2)
If Movie-record button is selected, the chosen button can be
used to start and end movie recording (0 49).
The Fn1 and Fn2 buttons can be used for
quick recall of frequently-used settings
during shooting. To choose the roles
these buttons play, go to Assign Fn but-
ton in the setup menu (0 102), highlight
the desired button, press 2, and choose
from the following options:
Fn2 button
Fn1 button
Exposure compensation
Metering (0 100)
White balance (0 101)
ISO sensitivity (0 101)
Picture Control (0 101)
AF-area mode (0 100)
Movie-record button
Users of the optional grip (0 29) can also
choose the role played by the Fn3 button.
Fn3 button
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Default Settings
At default settings, the Fn1, Fn2, and Fn3 buttons are respectively
assigned white balance, ISO sensitivity, and movie recording functions.
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The Fn2 Button
The main command dial doubles as the Fn2
button. To access the function assigned to
the Fn2 button, press the command dial.
Fn2 button
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The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below.
Using the Vari-Angle Monitor
Normal use: The monitor is nor-
mally used in storage position.
Low-angle shots: Frame shots with
the camera close to the ground.
Once in the low-angle position,
the monitor can be further low-
ered.
High-angle shots: Frame shots
while holding the camera over
your head.
87°
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Using the Monitor
Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown on page 13. Do not
use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the cam-
era or monitor. If the camera is mounted on a tripod, care should be
taken to ensure that the monitor does not contact the tripod.
Do not touch the area to the rear of the
monitor. Failure to observe this precaution
could cause product malfunction.
Be particularly careful
not to touch this area.
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The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations:
Tap
Flick
Slide
Stretch/Pinch
Using the Touch Screen
Tap the monitor.
Flick a finger a short distance across the
monitor.
Slide a finger over the monitor.
Place two fingers on the monitor and
move them apart or pinch them together.
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❚❚ Taking Pictures
The touch screen can be used for the following shooting opera-
tions.
A
The Touch Screen
The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond
when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with
fingernails or gloved hands. Do not use excessive force or touch the
screen with sharp objects.
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Using the Touch Screen
The camera may not recognize a tap if you leave your finger on the
screen too long. It may not recognize other gestures if your touch is too
soft, your fingers are moved too quickly or too short a distance or do
not remain in contact with the screen, or if the movement of the two
fingers in a pinch or stretch is not correctly coordinated.
Take a
picture (tap
shooting)
In auto, creative, t, u, v, and w
modes, you can focus and take a
picture by tapping your subject in
the display.
Focus (tap
shooting)
In advanced movie mode, you
can focus by tapping your subject
in the display.
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❚❚ Viewing Pictures
The touch screen can be used for the following playback opera-
tions.
Adjust
settings
Tap highlighted icons to view set-
tings and tap icons or sliders to
change (the items available vary
with camera settings). Tap 0 to
save changes and exit, or tap 2 to
return to the previous display.
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Tap Shooting Options
Tap shooting options can be
adjusted by tapping the icon
shown at right (0 85).
View other
images
Flick left or right to view other
images.
View movies
or panoramas
Tap the on-screen guide to start
movie or panorama playback
(movies are indicated by a 1
icon). Tap the display to pause or
resume.
Guide
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❚❚ Using the Menus
The touch screen can be used for the following menu opera-
tions.
Zoom in
Use stretch and pinch gestures to
zoom in and out and slide to
scroll. You can also double-tap a
picture in full-frame playback to
zoom in and double-tap again to
exit zoom.
View
thumbnails
Tozoom out to a thumbnail
view, use a pinch gesture in full-
frame playback. Use pinch and
stretch to choose the number of
images displayed from 4, 9, or 16
frames.
View other
months
Flick left or right to view other
months in the calendar display.
Use
on-screen
guides
Various operations can be per-
formed by tapping on-screen
guides.
Scroll Slide up or down to scroll.
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❚❚ The & Menu
The touch screen can be used to adjust settings in the & menu.
Choose a
menu
Tap a menu icon to choose a
menu.
Adjust
settings
Tap menu items to display
options and tap icons or sliders to
change. Tap 2 to return to the
previous display.
Adjust
settings
Tap menu items to display
options and tap icons or sliders to
change. Tap 0 to save changes
and exit, or tap 2 to return to the
previous display.
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1
Attach the camera strap.
Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.
2
Charge the battery.
Insert the battery into the charger q and plug the charger in
w. An exhausted battery fully charges in about 3 hours.
Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is
complete.
First Steps
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The Plug Adapter
Depending on the country or region of
purchase, a plug adapter may be sup-
plied with the charger. The shape of the
adapter varies with the country or region
of purchase. If a plug adapter is supplied,
raise the wall plug and connect the plug
adapter as shown at right, making sure
the plug is fully inserted. Attempting to forcibly remove the plug
adapter could damage the product.
Battery
charging
Charging
complete
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3
Insert the battery.
Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery
to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The
latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully
inserted.
4
Insert a memory card.
The camera stores pictures on microSD, microSDHC, and
microSDXC memory cards (available separately; 0 111).
Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation and
then slide the card until it clicks into place. Do not attempt to
insert the card at an angle; failure to observe this precaution
could damage the product.
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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 instruc-
tions to format the card (0 102). Note that this permanently deletes
any data the card may contain.
16GB
Front
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5
Attach a lens.
Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the
lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this
manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm
f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM. When using the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm
f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM, be sure not touch the lens cover; failure
to observe this precaution could result in product malfunc-
tion.
Remove the
rear lens cap
Remove the camera body cap
Lens cover
Mounting mark (camera)
Mounting mark (lens)
Keeping the mounting marks
aligned, position the lens on
the camera
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Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
Lenses with retractable lens barrel but-
tons can not be used when retracted. To
unlock and extend the lens, readying the
camera for use, keep the retractable lens
barrel button pressed (q) while rotating
the zoom ring as shown (w). The lens can
be retracted and the zoom ring locked by
pressing the button and rotating the ring
in the opposite direction. Retract the lens
before removal, and be careful not to
press the retractable lens barrel button
while attaching or removing the lens.
The camera will turn on automatically when the retractable lens
barrel lock is released; in addition, if the view through the lens is dis-
played or the monitor is off, the camera will turn off when the lens
barrel is locked (in the case of 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 and
1 NIKKOR VR 30–110mm f/3.8–5.6 lenses, firmware version 1.10 or
later is required if locking the lens barrel is to turn the camera off
when the monitor is off; for information on updating lens firmware,
visit the Nikon website for your area).
Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place.
Zoom ring
Retractable lens barre
l
button
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6
Turn the camera on.
7
Choose a language.
Rotate the power switch to turn the
camera on. The power lamp will briefly
light green and the monitor will turn
on. If the lens is equipped with a front
lens cap, remove the cap before shoot-
ing. If a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–
5.6 PD-ZOOM lens is attached, the lens
will automatically extend when the
camera is turned on and retract when
the camera is turned off.
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Turning the Camera Off
To turn the camera off, rotate the power switch again. The monitor
will turn off.
A
Auto Power Off
If no operations are performed for about a minute, the displays will
turn off and the power lamp start to flash. The camera can be reac-
tivated by operating the shutter-release button. If no operations are
performed for about three minutes after the displays have turned
off, the camera will turn off automatically.
A language-selection dialog will be
displayed the first time the camera is
turned on. Use the multi selector and
J button (0 9) to choose a language.
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8
Set the clock.
Use the multi selector and J button
(0 9) to set the time and date. Note
that the camera uses a 24-hour clock.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight time
zone and press J.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight date
format and press J.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight daylight
saving time option and press J.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight items
and press 1 or 3 to change. Press
J to exit to shooting display when
setup is complete.
Note: Language and clock can be changed at any time using Language
(0 102) and Time zone and date (0 102) options in setup menu.
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9
Check the battery level and memory card capacity.
Check the battery level and number
of exposures remaining in the moni-
tor (0 4).
Battery level
Exposures remaining
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If desired, the camera can be used with an optional grip and
electronic viewfinder (0 109). Manuals are not provided; users
of these accessories will need to read following instructions in
their entirety before proceeding.
Attaching an Electronic Viewfinder
Follow the steps below to attach the viewfinder.
Attaching a Grip and Electronic Viewfinder
1
Remove the multi-accessory port cover.
Remove the cover from the camera as
shown. Be sure to replace the cover
when the port is not in use.
2
Remove the connector cover.
Remove the connector cover from the
electronic viewfinder. Be sure to
replace the cover when the viewfinder
is not in use.
Viewfinder eyepiece
Eye sensor
Diopter adjustment
control
Display-selection button
Connector
cover
Latch release buttons (×2)
Signal contact
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3
Attach the viewfinder.
After confirming that the camera is off,
slide the signal contact into the multi-
accessory port until it latches.
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Handling the Viewfinder
Remove the viewfinder when it is not in use. If the viewfinder is
attached, the shocks and vibration to which the camera may be
exposed during transport or when placed in a bag could damage the
camera or viewfinder. To remove the viewfinder, confirm that the cam-
era is off and then press and hold the latch release buttons while
detaching the viewfinder from the multi accessory port.
Do not touch the viewfinder signal contact. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could cause product malfunction.
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Using the Viewfinder
Use the viewfinder when bright ambient lighting conditions make it
difficult to see the display in the monitor. When you put your eye to
the viewfinder, the eye sensor will turn the viewfinder on and the
monitor off (note that the sensor responds to more than just your eyes;
when using the monitor, keep your fingers and other objects from the
sensor). You can also use the display-selection button to cycle through
display settings as follows: automatic display selection (Eye sensor
on); viewfinder on, monitor off (Eye sensor off); and monitor on, view-
finder off. The eye sensor is re-enabled automatically each time the
camera is turned on. While the viewfinder is on, you can use the $
button to view or hide indicators (0 5).
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Viewfinder Focus
If you find that the icons and other indica-
tors displayed in the viewfinder seem blurry,
rotate the diopter adjustment control until
the display is in sharp focus. When operating
the control with your eye to the viewfinder,
be careful not to put your fingers or finger-
nails in your eyes.
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Attaching a Grip
Follow the steps below to attach the grip.
1
Remove the grip connector cover.
Remove the grip connector cover
from the bottom of the camera and
place it in the holder. Be sure to
replace the cover when the grip is not
in use.
Connector cover holder
Mounting screw
Connector
cover holder
Mounting screw knob
Tripod socket
Fn3 button (0 12)
Shutter-release button
Connector cap
Signal contact
Sub-command
dial
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2
Remove the connector cap.
Remove the grip connector cap. Be
sure to replace the cap when the grip
is not in use.
3
Attach the grip.
After confirming that the camera is off, align the camera and
grip as shown and tighten the knob by rotating it in the
LOCK2 direction, keeping the grip held in place so that the
grip signal contact slides straight into the camera grip con-
nector.
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Removing the Grip
To remove the grip, confirm that the camera is off and then loosen the
mounting screw by rotating the knob in the direction opposite to that
shown by the LOCK indicator.
D
Handling the Grip
Do not touch the signal contacts. Failure to observe this precaution
could cause product malfunction.
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Taking and Viewing Photographs
This chapter describes how to take, view, and delete photo-
graphs in auto and creative mode.
Follow the steps below to take photographs in auto mode, a
“point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera automatically
detects the subject type and adjusts settings according to the
subject and situation.
1
Turn the camera on.
2
Select C mode.
Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode)
Rotate the power switch to turn the
camera on.
Rotate the mode dial to C (auto).
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The Framing Grid
A framing grid can be displayed by selecting
On for Display > Grid display in the setup
menu (0 102).
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3
Ready the camera.
4
Frame the photograph.
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 pic-
tures in “tall” (portrait) orientation.
Shutter speeds slow when lighting is
poor; use of the built-in flash (0 81) or
a tripod is recommended.
Position your subject in the center of
the frame.
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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. During movie recording with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–
5.6 PD-ZOOM, the zoom rate is unaffected by the speed with which the
ring is rotated.
Zoom in
Zoom out
Zoom ring
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5
Focus.
Press the shutter-release
button halfway to focus. If
the subject is poorly lit, the
AF-assist illuminator (0 2)
may light to assist the focus
operation.
If the camera is able to focus, the selected
focus area will be highlighted in green
and a beep will sound (a beep may not
sound if the subject is moving).
If the camera is unable to focus, the focus
area will be displayed in red.
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Automatic Scene Selection
In auto mode, the camera automatically ana-
lyzes the subject and selects 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.
g Night landscape: Poorly-lit landscapes and cityscapes.
Z Auto: Subjects that do not fall into the categories listed above.
Focus area
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6
Shoot.
Smoothly press the shutter-
release button the rest of
the way down to release
the shutter and record the
photograph. The memory
card access lamp will light
and the photograph will be
displayed in the monitor for
a few seconds (the photo
will automatically clear
from the display when the
shutter-release button is
pressed halfway). Do not
eject the memory card or
remove the battery until the
lamp has gone out and
recording is complete.
Memory card access lamp
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Face Priority
The camera detects and focuses on portrait
subjects (face priority). A double yellow bor-
der 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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Viewing Photographs
To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-
release button halfway.
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, rotate the main command dial to
the right. Rotate left to zoom out. To view
multiple images, rotate the dial left when
the picture is displayed full frame.
Main command dial
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Deleting Pictures
To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic-
tures can not be recovered.
1
Display the photograph.
Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on
the preceding page.
2
Press O.
3
Delete the photograph.
A confirmation dialog will be dis-
played.
O button
Press O again to delete the picture and
return to playback, or press K to exit
without deleting the picture.
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Deleting Multiple Pictures
The Delete option in the playback menu (0 98) can be used to delete
selected pictures, all pictures, or pictures taken on selected dates.
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Live Image Control
Live image controls let you preview how
changes to each control will affect the
final photograph. To choose a live image
control for auto mode, press J to display
the live image control menu, then use the
multi selector to highlight a control and
press J to view the effect. Rotate the
multi selector to choose a setting and
press J to select.
Active D-Lighting: Preserve details in high-
lights and shadows for natural contrast.
Increase effect
Reduce effectActive D-Lighting: High Active D-Lighting: Low
Background softening: Soften background
details to make your subject stand out, or
bring both background and foreground
into focus.
Sharpen background
Soften background
Background sharp Background softened
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Motion control: Suggest motion by blurring
moving objects, or “freeze” motion to
capture moving objects clearly.
Freeze motion
Blur motion
Freeze motion Blur motion
Brightness control: Make pictures brighter
or darker.
Brighter
DarkerBrighter Darker
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Live Image Control
Continuous shooting is not available (0 75) and the built-in flash and
optional flash units can not be used when live image control is in effect.
Pressing the movie-record button cancels live image control.
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Choose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situa-
tion or take photos using special effects.
1
Select w mode.
2
Choose an option.
Choosing a Creative Mode
Rotate the mode dial to w (creative).
Press & (feature) to display the &
menu, then highlight Creative and
press J. Highlight an option suited to
your subject and creative intent
(0 40) and press J.
& button
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Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation
Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation:
Option Description
Creative Palette (4)
Rotate the palette to choose creative effects while
previewing them in the display (0 41).
HDR (5) Photograph high-contrast scenes (0 42).
Easy panorama (p)
Shoot panoramas for later viewing on the camera
(0 43).
Soft (q)
Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect. Use the &
(feature) menu to select the amount of softening and
to choose how softening applies to portraits.
Miniature effect (r)
The top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that
the subject appears to have been a diorama photo-
graphed at short range. Works best when shooting
from a high vantage point.
Selective color (s)
Take photos in which only a selected hue appears in
color (0 46).
Cross process (6)
Choose a base color to create photographs with dif-
ferent hues (0 47).
Toy camera effect (7)
Shoot photographs with a toy camera effect. Use the
& menu to adjust color saturation and peripheral
illumination.
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The Creative Palette
To choose a creative effect, rotate the multi selector or use a fin-
ger to rotate the creative palette in the monitor. The selected
effect is visible in the monitor and changes gradually as the pal-
ette is rotated.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a pic-
ture with the selected effect (tap shooting options are not avail-
able when the creative palette is displayed; to view or hide the
creative palette, tap 4). The built-in flash and optional flash
units can not be used.
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Scene Detection
The camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the subject and situa-
tion. The effects available vary with the type of subject detected. To
reset the palette, press J or tap Reset while the creative palette is dis-
played.
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HDR
Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high
dynamic range). Each time the shutter-release button is fully
pressed, the camera takes two shots in quick succession and
combines them to preserve details in highlights and shadows in
high-contrast scenes; the built-in flash and optional flash units
do not fire. Some time may be required to process the pictures;
the final photograph will be displayed when processing is com-
plete.
+
First exposure
(darker)
Second exposure
(brighter)
Combined HDR
image
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Framing HDR Photographs
The edges of the image will be cropped out. The desired results may
not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting.
Depending on the scene, shading may be uneven and shadows may
appear around bright objects or halos around dark objects.
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Easy Panorama
Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting,
the camera focuses using auto-area AF; face detection (0 34) is
not available. Exposure compensation can be used, but the
built-in flash and optional flash units will not fire.
1
Set focus and exposure.
Frame the start of the pan-
orama and press the shut-
ter-release button halfway.
Guides will appear in the
display.
2
Start shooting.
Press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way
down and then lift your fin-
ger from the button. 1, 3,
4, and 2 icons will appear
in the display to indicate
the possible pan directions.
3
Pan the camera.
Slowly pan the camera up, down, left,
or right as shown below. Shooting will
start when the camera detects the pan
direction and a progress indicator will
appear in the display. Shooting ends
automatically when the end of the
panorama is reached.
Progress indicator
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An example of how to pan the camera is shown below. With-
out changing your position, pan the camera in a steady curve
either horizontally or vertically. Time the pan according to the
option selected for Image size in the shooting menu: about
15 seconds are needed to complete the pan when
A Normal panorama is selected, about 30 seconds when
B Wide panorama is selected.
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Panoramas
High-distortion wide-angle lenses may fail to produce the desired
results. An error message will be displayed if the camera is panned too
quickly or unsteadily. Note that because panoramas are composed of
multiple images, the joins between images may be visible and the
desired results may not be achieved with moving subjects or with neon
lights or other subjects that exhibit rapid changes in color or bright-
ness, subjects that are too close to the camera, poorly-lit subjects, and
subjects such as the sky or sea that are a solid color or contain simple
repeating patterns.
The completed panorama will be slightly smaller than the area visible
in the display during shooting. No panorama will be recorded if shoot-
ing ends before the halfway point; if shooting ends after the halfway
point but before the panorama is complete, the unrecorded portion
will be shown in gray.
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❚❚ Viewing Panoramas
Panoramas can be viewed by pressing J when a panorama is
displayed full frame (0 35). The start of the panorama will be
displayed with the smallest dimension filling the display and the
camera will then scroll through the picture in the original pan
direction.
The following operations can be performed:
Navigation
window
Guide
To Use Description
Pause Pause playback.
Play J
Resume playback when the panorama is
paused or during rewind/advance.
Advance/
rewind
/
Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. If playback is
paused, the panorama rewinds or advances a
segment at a time; keep the button pressed
for continuous rewind or advance. You can
also rotate the multi selector to rewind or
advance when playback is paused.
Return to
full-frame
playback
/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
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Selective Color
Take black-and-white pictures in which one hue appears in a
color.
1
Choose Select color.
2
Choose a color.
3
Take pictures.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take pic-
tures. Only the selected hue will appear in color; all other
hues will be recorded in shades of gray.
Press & (feature) to display the &
menu, then highlight Select color
and press J.
Use the multi selector to choose a
color and press J.
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Cross Process
Select a base hue to take pictures with modified colors.
1
Select Hue.
2
Choose a color.
3
Take pictures.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take pic-
tures with modified colors.
Press & (feature) to display the &
menu, then highlight Hue and press
J.
Use the multi selector to choose a
base color (red, green, blue, or yellow)
and press J.
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Recording and Viewing Movies
Movies can be recorded using the movie-record button.
1
Turn the camera on.
2
Choose a shooting mode.
3
Frame the opening shot.
Recording Movies
Rotate the power switch to turn the
camera on.
Rotate the mode dial to C (auto), w
(creative), t , u, v, w, or v
(advanced movie) as described on
page 50. In advanced movie mode,
you can choose a movie type using
the Advanced movie option in the &
menu (0 51).
Mode dial
Frame the opening shot with your
subject in the center of the display. If
Slow motion is selected in advanced
movie mode (0 51), press the shutter-
release button halfway to focus.
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The 0 Icon
A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.
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4
Start recording.
5
End 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.
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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. Except when recording slow-
motion movies, the camera focuses con-
tinuously; to avoid recording focus noise,
select Single AF for Focus mode in the
movie menu (0 101).
Movie-record button
Recording indicator/
Time elapsed
Time available
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 xii).
Movie-record button
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Maximum Length
The camera can record movies up to 4 GB in size; note that depend-
ing on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this
length is reached (0 111).
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❚❚ Shooting Mode
Movies can be recorded in the shooting modes listed below.
Movies can not be recorded in best moment capture or Motion
Snapshot modes.
C Auto mode (0 31)
Choose this mode to leave the camera in
charge of choosing settings. The camera
automatically adjusts settings according
to the subject and situation.
w Creative mode (0 39)
Record movies in exposure mode t
(programmed auto). If Creative Palette is
selected, the chosen effect will be applied
to the movie (0 41).
v Advanced movie mode (0 51)
Choose an exposure mode (0 100) and
adjust shutter speed or aperture, or record
movies in slow or fast motion or with
other special effects.
t, u, v, and w modes (0 56)
Movies shot when u, v, or w is selected
are recorded in exposure mode t.
Exposure mode selection is available only
in advanced movie mode.
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❚❚ Advanced Movie Options
In v (advanced movie) mode, the fol-
lowing options can be accessed by press-
ing & (feature) and selecting Advanced
movie in the & menu.
0 HD movie Record high-definition (HD) movies.
y Slow motion
Record up to about three seconds of silent slow-
motion footage. Slow-motion movies are recorded at
400 fps and play back at about 30 fps.
1 Fast motion
Record silent fast-motion footage that plays back at
about four times normal speed. Playback time is one
quarter the recording time.
2 Jump cut
Record silent jump-cut movies. Recording pauses
every other second for a drop-frame effect.
3 4-second movie
Record a 4-second movie clip. Multiple clips can be
joined into a single movie using the Combine 4-sec-
ond movies option in the playback menu (0 98).
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Slow Motion
When slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode, the camera
can be focused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway before
recording begins. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of
the display; face detection (0 34) is not available. Focus and exposure
can not be adjusted during recording.
Recording
Playback
Recording
Playback
Recording
Playback
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Taking Photographs During Movie Recording
Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take a photograph without
interrupting movie recording. Photo-
graphs taken during movie recording
have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2.
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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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Viewing Movies
Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 35).
Press J to start playback.
The following operations can be performed:
1 icon/Length
Movie playback indicator/
Current position/total length
Volume Guide
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 4× to 8×
to 16×. If playback is paused, the movie
rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep
the button pressed for continuous rewind or
advance. You can also rotate the multi selector
to rewind or advance when playback is
paused.
Adjust
volume
Rotate the main command dial to adjust vol-
ume.
Return to
full-frame
playback
/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
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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.
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The Speaker
Keep your fingers and other objects away
from the speaker when adjusting the vol-
ume.
O button
Speaker
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Recording Time
The following table lists the approximate maximum recording times for
individual movies shot at the default frame size and rate in each shoot-
ing mode.
Auto, creative, t, u, v, and w modes 10 minutes
Advanced movie mode
HD movie 10 minutes
Slow motion 3 seconds
Fast motion 20 minutes
Jump cut 20 minutes
4-second movie 4 seconds
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Recording Movies
Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the display 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 by choosing a
Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC
power supply, but note that the slowest shutter speed available is
1
/
100 s
at 50 Hz,
1
/
60 s at 60 Hz; flicker reduction is not available with slow-
motion movies). Bright light sources may leave after-images when the
camera is panned. Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright
spots may also appear. When recording movies, avoid pointing the
camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.
The built-in flash and optional flash units will not fire during movie
recording or when the camera is in advanced movie mode.
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t, u, v, and w Modes
t, u, v, and w modes offer varying
degrees of control over shutter speed
and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust
settings according to your creative
intent.
t Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed
and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode
is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which
you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and
aperture.
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Choosing a Combination of Shutter Speed and Aperture
Although the shutter speed and aperture
chosen by the camera will produce optimal
results, you can also rotate the main com-
mand dial to choose other combinations that
will produce the same exposure (“flexible
program”). U is displayed while flexible pro-
gram is in effect.
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ISO Sensitivity (t, u, v, and w Modes)
When an “auto” option is selected for ISO sensitivity in the image pro-
cessing menu (0 101), the camera will automatically adjust sensitivity
within the selected range if optimal exposure can not be achieved at
the selected shutter speed or aperture.
Main command dial
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u Shutter-Priority Auto
In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the
camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the
optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by
blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion.
Choosing a Shutter Speed
Rotate the main command dial right for
faster shutter speeds, left for slower shut-
ter speeds. Choose from values between
30 s and
1
/
4000 s. The electronic shutter,
which can be enabled either by selecting
On for Silent photography in the setup
menu (0 102) or by choosing a frame
rate of 10, 20, 30, or 60 fps in continuous
shooting mode (0 75), supports shutter
speeds as fast as
1
/
16,000 s; the slowest shut-
ter speed available with the electronic
shutter is 30 s (silent photography) or
1
/
60 s (10, 20, 30, and 60 fps continuous).
Fast shutter speed (
1
/
1600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s)
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Continuous Shooting
The selected shutter speed may change when a frame rate of 10 fps or
faster is selected in continuous shooting mode (0 75).
Main command dial
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v Aperture-Priority Auto
In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the
camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce
the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce
depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main
subject. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of
field, bringing out details in the background and foreground.
Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur back-
ground details, long field depths in landscape photographs to
bring the foreground and background into focus.
❚❚ Choosing an Aperture
Aperture is selected by rotating the sub-
command dial: choose from values
between the minimum and maximum for
the lens.
Large aperture (f/5.6) Small aperture (f/16)
Sub-command dial
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w Manual
In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.
❚❚ Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture
Adjust shutter speed and aperture with
reference to the exposure indicator
(0 60). Shutter speed is set by rotating
the main command dial right for faster
speeds and left for slower speeds: choose
from values between 30 s and
1
/
4000 s (30 s
and
1
/
16,000 s when the electronic shutter is
enabled by selecting On for Silent pho-
tography in the setup menu (0 102), or
1
/
60 s and
1
/
16,000 s when the electronic
shutter is enabled by selecting a frame
rate of 10, 20, 30, or 60 fps in continuous
shooting mode; 0 75), or select “Bulb” to
hold the shutter open indefinitely for a
long time-exposure. Aperture is selected
by rotating the sub-command dial:
choose from values between the mini-
mum and maximum for the lens.
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Continuous Shooting
The selected shutter speed may change when a frame rate of 10 fps or
faster is selected in continuous shooting mode (0 75).
Main command dial
Sub-command dial
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The Exposure Indicator
When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” or
Time” are selected, the exposure indicator
shows whether the photograph would be
under- or over-exposed at current settings.
Optimal exposure Underexposed by
1
/
3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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Other Shooting Modes
In addition to the modes described above, the camera offers
u (best moment capture) mode to help with hard-to-time shots
and a z (Motion Snapshot) mode that combines photographs
with brief movie vignettes (0 71).
Choose a shot from 40 frames recorded to temporary storage
shortly before or after the shutter is released (Active Selection),
choose the moment to release the shutter as the scene plays
back in slow motion (slow view, 0 65), or let the camera choose
the best shot based on composition and movement (Smart
Photo Selector, 0 67).
Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection)
Choose up to 40 shots from 40 frames recorded shortly before or
after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture)
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1
Select u mode.
2
Choose Active Selection.
3
Frame the photograph.
Rotate the mode dial to u (best
moment capture).
Press & (feature) to display the &
menu. Highlight Best moment cap-
ture and press J, then highlight
Active Selection and press J.
Compose the photograph with your
subject in the center of the frame.
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Begin buffering photographs.
5
Shoot.
6
Select up to 40 frames.
Press the shutter-release button half-
way to focus (0 33). A & icon will be
displayed as the camera begins
recording images to the memory
buffer.
Smoothly press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way down. The
40 frames recorded to the buffer in the
moments before and after the shutter-
release button was pressed all the way
down will be copied to temporary
storage.
Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selec-
tor to scroll through the frames and
press 1 or 3 to select or deselect.
Selected images are indicated by a p
icon, while the remaining images are
marked with O icons to show that they
will be deleted.
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Save the selected frames.
Press J to save the selected frames to the memory card. The
memory card access lamp will light while recording is in
progress; note that depending on shooting conditions and
memory card write speed, some time may be required to save
the selected images.
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Active Selection
At default settings, the frame recorded at the moment the shutter-
release button was pressed all the way down is automatically marked
with a p icon in Step 6.
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Best Moment Capture Mode
Movies can not be recorded, and pressing the movie-record button has
no effect. The built-in flash and optional flash units can not be used.
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Choosing Your Moment (Slow View)
When slow view is selected in u (best moment capture) mode,
the camera captures a short sequence of still images and plays
them back in slow motion so that you can choose the precise
moment for a photograph.
1
Select u mode.
2
Select Slow view.
3
Frame the photograph.
Rotate the mode dial to u (best
moment capture).
Press & (feature) to display the &
menu. Highlight Best moment cap-
ture and press J, then highlight Slow
view and press J.
Compose the photograph with your
subject in the center of the frame.
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Press the shutter-release button halfway.
After focusing, the camera will record
40 frames to a temporary memory
buffer. It will then slowly play them
back in a continuous loop while the
shutter-release button is kept pressed
halfway. A & icon is displayed in the
monitor.
Progress indicator
When the desired frame is displayed,
press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down to record the cur-
rent frame and discard the remaining
images. The selected frame will be dis-
played for a few seconds when record-
ing is complete. To delete the buffer
contents and exit without recording a
photograph, release the button with-
out pressing it the rest of the way
down.
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Letting the Camera Choose the Moment
(Smart Photo Selector)
The Smart Photo Selector helps you capture a fleeting expres-
sion 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 u mode.
2
Choose Smart Photo Selector.
Rotate the mode dial to u (best
moment capture).
Press & (feature) to display the &
menu. Highlight Best moment cap-
ture and press J, then highlight
Smart Photo Selector and press J.
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Frame the photograph.
4
Begin buffering photographs.
5
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 all
the way down, and select five to copy
to the memory card. Note that some
time may be required. The best pic-
ture is displayed in the monitor when
recording is complete.
Compose the photograph with your
subject in the center of the frame.
Press the shutter-release button half-
way to focus (0 33). A & 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 while
the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway.
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Smart Photo Selector
The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the
subject.
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❚❚ Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector
Choosing the Best Shot
Press K and use the multi selector to dis-
play photographs taken with the Smart
Photo Selector (0 35; pictures taken with
the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by
a y icon). Of the photographs recorded
by the Smart Photo Selector, only the
best shot will be displayed (when you
press 2 to view the next picture, the
camera will skip over the best shot candi-
dates, with the result that the next pic-
ture displayed will not have a file number
that immediately follows that of the cur-
rent picture). To end playback and return
to shooting mode, press the shutter-
release button halfway.
K button
When a photograph taken with the Smart
Photo Selector is displayed, you can
choose the best shot by pressing J.
Press 4 or 2 to view the other pictures in
the sequence and press J to select the
current picture as the best shot. To return
to normal playback, press D.
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❚❚ Deleting Pictures
Pressing O when a picture taken with the
Smart Photo Selector is selected displays
a confirmation dialog; press O again to
delete the best shot and the best shot
candidates, 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 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 the best shot candidates, but not picture cur-
rently 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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Record brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each time
the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and
about 1.6 s of movie footage. When the resulting “Motion Snap-
shot” is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow
motion over approximately 4 s, followed by the still image.
1
Select z mode.
2
Frame the picture.
z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes
(Motion Snapshot Mode)
Rotate the mode dial to z (Motion
Snapshot).
Compose the photograph with your
subject in the center of the frame.
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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 1.6 s of movie
footage beginning before and ending
after the time the shutter-release but-
ton was pressed all the way down.
Note that some time may be required.
When recording is complete, the pho-
tograph will be displayed for a few
seconds.
Press the shutter-release button half-
way to focus (0 33). A & icon will be
displayed as the camera begins
recording footage to the memory
buffer.
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Ending the Vignette with a Photograph
To make the photograph the same as the last frame in the movie
vignette, select 1.6 s : 0 s for Movie before/after in the shooting menu
(0 99).
Shutter-release button
pressed halfway
Shutter-release button
pressed all the way down
Movie footage
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❚❚ Audio
To record about four seconds of sound
with Motion Snapshots beginning at the
start of movie recording, use the multi
selector and J button to select Ambient
for Audio in the & (feature) menu (0 10).
Motion Snapshots can also be recorded
with background music (Background
music) or no sound (None).
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Motion Snapshot Mode
Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button and the
built-in flash and optional flash units can not be used.
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Viewing Motion Snapshots
Deleting Motion Snapshots
To delete the current Motion Snapshot,
press O. A confirmation dialog will be dis-
played; press O again to delete the photo
and movie and return to playback, or
press K to exit without deleting the file.
Note that once deleted, Motion Snapshots
can not be recovered.
Press K and use the multi selector to dis-
play a Motion Snapshot (0 35; Motion
Snapshots are indicated by a z icon).
Pressing J when a Motion Snapshot is
displayed plays back the movie portion in
slow motion over a period of about 4 s,
followed by the photo; playback is
accompanied by the audio track selected
using the Audio option (0 73). To end
playback and return to shooting mode,
press the shutter-release button halfway.
K button
O button
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More on Photography
This section describes other features you can use when taking
pictures.
Shoot a continuous series (burst) of photographs.
1
Display release mode options.
2
Select I.
3
Select a frame rate.
Continuous Mode
Press 4 (C) to display release mode
options.
Highlight I (continuous) and press 2
to display frame rate options.
Highlight the desired frame rate and
press J. Frame rate is expressed in
terms of the number of frames
recorded per second (fps); choose
from frame rates of approximately 6,
10, 20, 30, and 60 fps (I, Q, R,
S, and T, respectively). Except
when I is selected, the maximum
number of shots that can be recorded
in a single burst is 40.
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Frame your subject and shoot.
Press the shutter-release button all
the way down to shoot the burst.
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Continuous Mode
A mechanical shutter is used for pictures taken when I is selected and
Off is selected for Silent photography in the setup menu (0 102). An
electronic shutter is used for pictures taken at other settings. If the
built-in flash or optional flash unit fires when I is selected, only one
picture will be taken; at settings of 10, 20, 30, and 60 fps, the built-in
flash and optional flash units will not fire.
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the mem-
ory card access lamp will light. Depending on shooting conditions and
memory card write speed, recording may take some time. If the battery
is exhausted before all photographs are recorded, the shutter release
will be disabled and the remaining images transferred to the memory
card.
Continuous shooting is not available in creative, best moment capture,
advanced movie, or Motion Snapshot mode or when live image control
is used in auto mode (0 37).
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Single Frame
To take only one picture each time the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way down, press 4 (C) and select 8 (single frame) for
release mode.
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The self-timer is used to delay shutter release until 10 or 2
seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way
down.
1
Display release mode options.
2
Select E.
3
Select the desired self-timer option.
4
Mount the camera on a tripod.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta-
ble, level surface.
Self-Timer Modes
Press 4 (C) to display release mode
options.
Highlight E (self-timer) and press 2 to
display self-timer options.
Use the multi selector to highlight c
or a and press J.
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Frame the photograph and shoot.
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 the self-timer.
Press the shutter-release button half-
way to focus, and then press the but-
ton the rest of the way down. The self-
timer lamp will start to flash and a
beep will begin to sound. Two sec-
onds before the photo is taken, the
lamp will stop flashing and the beep-
ing will become more rapid.
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Movie Mode
To record movies using the self-timer, select advanced movie mode
and use the movie-record button to start the timer. Movie recording
ends when the movie-record button is pressed a second time.
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Raising the Flash
When using the built-in flash, press the flash pop-up button to raise the
flash before shooting. Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised
while the timer is counting down.
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The optional ML-L3 remote control (0 110) can be used to
reduce camera shake or for self-portraits.
1
Display release mode options.
2
Select #.
3
Select the desired remote-control option.
4
Mount the camera on a tripod.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta-
ble, level surface.
Remote Control Photography
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Before Using the ML-L3 Remote Control
Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plas-
tic battery-insulator sheet.
Press 4 (C) to display release mode
options.
Highlight # (remote control) and press
2 to display remote control options.
Use the multi selector to highlight # or
" and press J.
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Frame the photograph and shoot.
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 remote control mode. Remote control mode is cancelled
automatically if no operations are performed for about ten min-
utes after the mode is selected in Step 3.
From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less,
aim the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver
on the front of the camera (0 2) and
press the ML-L3 shutter-release but-
ton. If " is selected, the self-timer
lamp will light for about two seconds
before the shutter is released. If # is
selected, the self-timer lamp will flash
after the shutter has been released.
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Movie Mode
The ML-L3 shutter-release button functions as the movie-record button
for advanced movie mode (0 48).
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Using a Flash
When using the built-in flash, press the flash pop-up button to raise the
flash before shooting. Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised
while the delayed-remote timer is counting down.
In remote control mode, the flash starts charging while the camera is
waiting for the signal from the remote. The camera will only respond to
the shutter-release button on the remote control when the flash is
charged. If red-eye reduction (0 82) is used when # is selected, the
shutter will be released about one second after the red-eye reduction
lamp lights. If " is selected, there will be about a two second delay
after the shutter-release button on the remote control is pressed; the
red-eye reduction lamp will then light for about one second before the
shutter is released.
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Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is
poorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The built-in
flash can be used as described below, but note that some cam-
era settings automatically disable the built-in flash:
1
Raise the flash.
2
Choose a flash mode.
3
Take pictures.
The Built-in Flash
Press the flash pop-up button to raise
the flash.
Flash pop-up button
Press 3 (N) on the multi selector to
display a list of flash modes, then use
the multi selector to highlight the
desired mode and press J to select.
The flash will fire with every shot. To
disable the flash, press it gently down-
ward until it latches.
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❚❚ Flash Modes
The following flash modes are available in C (auto), q (soft), r
(miniature effect), s (selective color), 6 (cross process), 7 (toy
camera effect), t, u, v, and w modes:
N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot.
NY (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with
every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights
to help reduce “red-eye.
NYp (red-eye reduction with slow sync): As for “red-eye
reduction”, above, except that shutter speed slows automati-
cally to capture background lighting at night or under low
light. Use when you want to include background lighting in
portraits. Available only in modes t and v.
Np (fill flash + slow sync): As for “fill flash”, above, except that
shutter speed slows automatically to capture background
lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want to cap-
ture both subject and background. Available only in modes t
and v.
Nr (rear curtain + slow sync): As for “rear-curtain sync”, below,
except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture back-
ground lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want
to capture both subject and background. Available only in
modes t and v.
Nq (rear-curtain sync): The flash fires just before the shutter
closes, creating a stream of light behind moving light sources
as shown below at right. Available only in modes u and w.
Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync
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Raising the Flash
When using the flash, be sure it is fully raised
as shown at right. Do not touch the flash dur-
ing shooting.
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Lowering the Built-in Flash
To save power when the flash is not in use,
press it gently downward until the latch
clicks into place. Do not use force. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in prod-
uct malfunction.
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The Flash-Ready Indicator
The flash-ready indicator (N) lights to show that the flash is fully
charged when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
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Using the Built-in Flash
If the flash is fired multiple times in quick succession, the flash and
shutter may be temporarily disabled to protect the flash. Shooting can
be resumed after a brief pause.
Objects close to the camera may be overexposed in photographs taken
with the flash at high ISO sensitivities.
To avoid vignetting, remove lens hoods and shoot at ranges of at least
0.6 m (2 ft). Some lenses may cause vignetting at greater distances or
obstruct the red-eye reduction lamp, interfering with red-eye reduc-
tion. The following illustrations show the effect of vignetting caused by
shadows cast by the lens when the built-in flash is used.
Shadow Shadow
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Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range
Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture.
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Auto and Creative Modes
Choose from the following options.
t, u, v, and w Modes
The operation performed by tapping the display depends on
whether the camera is in autofocus or manual focus mode.
❚❚ Autofocus Modes
The following options are available in autofocus modes (AF-A,
AF-S, and AF-C).
Tap Shooting Options
Tap the icon shown at right to choose the
operation performed by tapping the
monitor in shooting mode. The options
available vary with the shooting and
focus mode.
3
When you tap a subject in the display, the camera will focus and
take a picture.
7
Tapping the display during shooting has no effect.
3
When you tap a subject in the display, the camera will focus and
take a picture.
4
Tap the display to position the focus area when single-point AF
is selected for AF-area mode. To focus, press the shutter-release
button halfway.
6
Tap a subject to start tracking when subject tracking is selected
for AF-area mode.
7
Tapping the display during shooting has no effect.
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❚❚ Manual Focus Mode
The following options are available in manual focus mode.
Advanced Movie Mode
The operation performed by tapping the display depends on
whether the camera is in autofocus or manual focus mode.
❚❚ Autofocus Modes
The following options are available in autofocus modes (AF-F
and AF-S).
❚❚ Manual Focus Mode
The following options are available in manual focus mode.
3
When you tap the display, the camera will take a picture without
first adjusting focus.
5
Tap a subject to display it at a higher magnification in the moni-
tor.
7
Tapping the display during shooting has no effect.
8
To focus when auto-area AF or single-point AF is selected for AF-
area mode, tap your subject in the display.
6
Tap a subject to start tracking when subject tracking is selected
for AF-area mode.
9
Tapping the display during shooting has no effect.
5
Tap a subject to display it at a higher magnification in the moni-
tor.
9
Tapping the display during shooting has no effect.
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Best Moment Capture/Motion Snapshot
Tap shooting options are not available in best moment capture and
Motion Snapshot modes.
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Taking Pictures Using Tap Shooting Options
Avoid tapping too hard. The camera may move when the shutter is
released, blurring photographs.
The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even
when the 3 icon is displayed to show that tap shooting options are
active. Use the shutter-release button to take photographs in continu-
ous shooting mode (0 75) and during movie recording. Tap shooting
options can be used only to take pictures one at a time in continuous
shooting mode and can not be used to take photographs during movie
recording. In self-timer mode (0 77), tapping the monitor locks focus
and starts the timer; the photograph will be taken after ten or two sec-
onds.
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Wi-Fi
The camera can connect via Wi-Fi wireless networks to a smart
device running Nikons dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility app.
The smart device can be used to control the camera and take
pictures remotely, or pictures can be downloaded from the cam-
era to the smart device and shared with others on the Internet.
Pictures can also be uploaded from the camera to the smart
device (0 94).
What Wi-Fi Can Do for You
Download pictures Share pictures
Remote control
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Installing the Wireless Mobile Utility App
1 Find the app.
On the smart device, connect to the Google Play service, the App
Store, or another app marketplace and search for “Wireless Mobile
Utility.
For more information, see the instructions provided with the
smart device.
2 Install the app.
Read the app description and install the app.
A pdf manual for the
Wireless Mobile Utility is available for download at the following
URLs:
Android: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU/
iOS: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU-ios/
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Before connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), install the Wireless
Mobile Utility on your Android or iOS smart device.
Instructions
for accessing the camera vary with the type of connection used
by the smart device.
Android
Push-button WPS: If the smart device supports push-button WPS
(i.e., has a WPS button connection option in its Wi-Fi settings
menu), you can use this easy method to connect to the smart
device (0 90)
PIN-entry WPS: If the smart device supports WPS, you can use the
camera to establish a connection by entering the PIN displayed
by the smart device (0 91)
View SSID: If the smart device does not support WPS, you can
connect by selecting the camera SSID on the smart device
(0 92)
iOS
View SSID: Connect by selecting the camera SSID on the smart
device (0 92)
Accessing the Camera
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WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard designed to make it easy to
establish a secure wireless network.
For information on the steps
involved and the length of time the smart device will wait for a connec-
tion, see the documentation supplied with the smart device.
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WPS (Android Only)
1
Select Wi-Fi.
2
Connect.
3
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility.
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device.
The
main dialog will be displayed.
Press the G button to display the
menus, then highlight Wi-Fi and press
J.
Enable WPS button connections on
the camera and smart device:
Camera: Highlight Wi-Fi connection
type and press 2, then highlight
Push-button WPS and press 2 to
ready the camera for a WPS connec-
tion.
The camera will wait about two
minutes for a WPS connection
request from the smart device.
To
extend the wait time, press J.
Smart device: Select Wi-Fi settings >
WPS button connection.
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PIN Entry (Android Only)
1
Select Wi-Fi.
2
Select Wi-Fi connection type > PIN-entry WPS.
3
Enter the PIN.
Enter the PIN displayed by the smart device.
Press 4 or 2 to
highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change.
Press J when
entry is complete.
4
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility.
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device.
The
main dialog will be displayed.
Press the G button to display the
menus, then highlight Wi-Fi and press
J.
Highlight Wi-Fi connection type and
press 2.
Highlight PIN-entry WPS and press
2.
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SSID (Android and iOS)
1
Select Wi-Fi.
2
Select Connect.
3
Select Ye s .
4
Select the camera SSID on the smart device.
Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by
the smart device.
Press the G button to display the
menus, then highlight Wi-Fi and press
J.
Highlight Connect and press 2.
Highlight Ye s and press J to view the
camera SSID.
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Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility.
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device.
The
main dialog will be displayed.
❚❚ Restoring Default Settings
To restore default network settings, high-
light Wi-Fi connection type > Reset
Wi-Fi settings and press 2.
A confirma-
tion dialog will be displayed; highlight
Ye s and press J to restore default net-
work settings.
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Wi-Fi
Before using the Wi-Fi function, read the warnings on pages xiv to xvi;
to prevent loss of power while connected, you should also charge the
camera battery. Do not use Wi-Fi in settings in which its use is prohib-
ited.
Note that the camera Wi-Fi function can not be used when a USB
or HDMI cable is connected.
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Terminating Wi-Fi Connections
Wi-Fi will terminate automatically if the smart device does not initiate a
connection within five minutes. To terminate Wi-Fi manually, press the
G button to exit the Wi-Fi standby or connection display.
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Electronic Viewfinders
Optional electronic viewfinders (0 27) turn off while Wi-Fi is in use. The
eye sensor turns on automatically when the Wi-Fi connection ends.
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Follow the steps below to upload photos from the camera to a
smart device.
Uploading Photos One at a Time
Use the Wi-Fi upload option in the playback & (feature) menu
(0 10) to upload the photo currently displayed in full-frame
playback.
1
Display the photo on the camera.
Display the desired photo in full-frame playback.
2
Select Wi-Fi upload.
3
Select Ye s .
4
Select the camera SSID on the smart device.
Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by
the smart device.
Uploading Pictures to a Smart Device
Press & (feature) to display the &
menu, then highlight Wi-Fi upload
and press J. A confirmation dialog
will be displayed.
Highlight Ye s and press J. To upload
multiple selected photos, choose
Select images from list and proceed
to Step 2 on page 96.
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Download the photo to the smart device.
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device and
follow the on-screen instructions to download the photo.
When download is complete, press the G button on the
camera to terminate the Wi-Fi connection.
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Uploading Multiple Selected Photos
To upload multiple selected photos, use the Wi-Fi upload
option in the playback menu.
1
Choose Wi-Fi upload.
2
Select photos.
Press the G button to display the
menus. Highlight Wi-Fi upload in the
playback menu and press 2.
G button
Press 4 or 2 to scroll through pictures
and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect,
or press and hold the main command
dial to view the highlighted picture
full frame. Selected images are indi-
cated by a & icon.
Main command dial
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Press J.
Press J to complete the operation. A confirmation dialog will
be displayed.
4
Select Ye s .
5
Select the camera SSID on the smart device.
Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by
the smart device.
6
Download the photos to the smart device.
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device and
follow the on-screen instructions to download the selected
photos. When download is complete, press the G button
on the camera to terminate the Wi-Fi connection.
Highlight Ye s and press J.
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Menu Options
❚❚ Playback Menu Options
To display the playback, shooting, movie,
image processing, and setup menus,
press the G button. Following menu
options are available:
G button
Option Description
Delete Delete multiple images.
Slide show View movies and photos in a slide show.
Image review
Choose whether pictures are displayed after
shooting.
Rotate tall
Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for
display during playback.
Wi-Fi upload
Upload selected photos to smart devices via wireless
networks.
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.
Combine 4-second
movies
Combine multiple 4-second movies into a single
movie.
Combine NMS movies
Make a movie from the movie portions of multiple
Motion Snapshots.
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❚❚ Shooting Menu Options
Option Description
Reset shooting
options
Reset shooting options to default values.
Creative Choose a creative mode.
Best moment capture
Choose from Active Selection, Slow view, and
Smart Photo Selector.
Exposure mode
Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and
aperture in Motion Snapshot mode and when Active
Selection or Slow view is chosen in best moment
capture mode.
Image quality Choose a file format and compression ratio.
Image size Choose a size for new photos.
Active Selection
Choose the frames Active Selection (0 61) records to
temporary storage, the length of time over which the
frames are captured, and the default number of
frames saved.
Number of shots
saved
Choose the number of shots selected by the Smart
Photo Selector (0 67).
Movie before/after
Choose when the movie portion of Motion
Snapshots is recorded (0 71).
File format
Choose a file format for new Motion Snapshots
(0 71).
Audio
Choose the audio recorded with Motion Snapshots
(0 71).
Select color
Choose the hue that appears in color in pictures
taken with Selective color selected in creative
mode.
Soft
Choose amount of softening applied to pictures
taken with Soft selected in creative mode. You can
also choose how softening applies to pictures with
portrait subjects.
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❚❚ Movie Menu Options
Hue
Choose base hue for pictures taken with Cross
process selected in creative mode.
Toy camera effect
Adjust saturation and vignetting for pictures taken
with Toy camera effect selected in creative mode.
Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure.
Auto distortion
control
Choose whether the camera corrects barrel and pin-
cushion distortion.
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.
Interval timer
shooting
Take photos at a pre-selected interval.
Optical VR
Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR lenses with vibration
reduction.
Electronic VR
Choose whether to use electronic vibration
reduction in Motion Snapshot mode (0 71).
Focus mode Choose how the camera focuses.
AF-area mode Choose how the focus area is selected.
Face-priority Turn face priority on or off.
Built-in AF assist Control the built-in AF-assist illuminator.
Flash control
Choose a flash mode for the built-in and optional
flash units.
Flash compensation Control flash output.
Option Description
Reset movie options Reset movie menu options to their default values.
Advanced movie Choose a movie type for advanced movie mode.
Exposure mode
Choose how the camera sets exposure in advanced
movie mode.
Option Description
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❚❚ Image Processing Menu Options
Slow motion
Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies
recorded in advanced movie mode (0 51).
Frame size/ frame
rate
Choose a frame size and rate for movies recorded in
auto, creative, t, u, v, and w modes and when HD
movie is selected in advanced movie mode (0 51).
Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure.
Movie sound options Choose sound recording options.
Optical VR
Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR lenses with vibration
reduction.
Electronic VR
Choose whether to use electronic vibration control
when recording movies.
Focus mode Choose how the camera focuses.
AF-area mode Choose how the focus area is selected.
Face-priority Turn face priority on or off.
Auto image capture
Choose whether the camera takes photos
automatically during movie recording and select the
number of pictures taken per minute.
Option Description
Reset processing
options
Reset image processing options to their default
values.
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.
High ISO noise
reduction
Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities.
Option Description
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❚❚ Setup Menu Options
Option Description
Reset setup options
Reset setup menu options other than Flicker reduc-
tion, Time zone and date, and Language 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.
Display
Adjust display brightness, view or hide a framing
grid, and choose the information displayed in the
monitor.
Silent photography Mute the sounds made during shooting.
Sound settings Choose the beeps made by the camera.
Auto power off Choose the auto power off delay.
Touch-screen controls Enable or disable touch-screen controls.
Remote on duration
Choose how long the camera waits for a signal from
an ML-L3 remote control.
Assign Fn button
Choose the roles played by the Fn1, Fn2, and Fn3 but-
tons.
Assign AE/AF-L button Choose the role played by the A button.
Shutter button AE
lock
Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
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.
Location data 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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Connecting to a Computer
Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer
for viewing and editing. Before installing the software, confirm
that your system meets the requirements on page 104.
1
Launch the installer.
Start the computer, insert the ViewNX 2 installer CD, and
launch the installer. A language-selection dialog will be dis-
played; if the desired language is not available, click Region
Selection to choose a different region and then choose the
desired language (region selection is not available in the
European release).
2
Start the installer.
Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.
3
Exit the installer.
Click Ye s (Windows) or OK (Mac) when installation is com-
plete.
4
Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.
Installing the Supplied Software
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Supplied Software
Be sure to update to the latest versions of the supplied software.
Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates while the
computer is connected to the Internet.
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Motion Snapshots
ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots saved using the File
format > NMS files option in the shooting menu (0 99).
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Supported Operating Systems
See the websites listed on page xiii for the latest information on sup-
ported operating systems.
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System Requirements
The system requirements for ViewNX 2 are:
Windows
CPU
Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, Core Series; 1.6 GHz or
better
Movies (playback): Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better; Intel Core
i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a
frame size of 1280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of
30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 ×
1080 or more
Movies (editing): Intel Core i5 or better
OS
Pre-installed versions of Windows 8.1, Windows 7, or
Windows Vista
Memory (RAM)
32-bit Windows 8.1, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
(2 GB or more recommended)
64-bit Windows 8.1, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: 2 GB or more
(4 GB or more recommended)
Hard disk space
A minimum of 1 GB available on the startup disk (3 GB or
more recommended)
Graphics
Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024 pixels or
more recommended)
Color: 24-bit color (True Color) or more
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Mac
CPU
Photos: Intel Core or Xeon series
Movies (playback): Core Duo 2 GHz or better; Intel Core i5
or better recommended when viewing movies with a
frame size of 1280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of
30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 ×
1080 or more
Movies (editing): Intel Core i5 or better
OS OS X 10.9, 10.8, or 10.7
Memory (RAM) 2 GB or more (4 GB or more recommended)
Hard disk space
A minimum of 1 GB available on the startup disk (3 GB or
more recommended)
Graphics
Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024 pixels
or more recommended)
Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more
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Transferring Pictures
1
Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer.
Choose one of the following methods:
Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the
memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera
to the computer using the supplied USB cable (do not use
force or insert the connectors at an angle) and then turn the
camera on.
Card slot: If your computer is equipped with a slot for
microSD memory cards, the card can be inserted directly in
the slot.
Card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from
third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the mem-
ory card.
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer
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Start the Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 2.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a pro-
gram, select Nikon Transfer 2.
3
Click Start Transfer.
At default settings, all the
pictures on the memory
card will be copied to the
computer.
4
Terminate the connection.
If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera
off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card
reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the com-
puter operating system to eject the removable disk corre-
sponding to the memory card and then remove the card from
the card reader or card slot.
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Windows 7
If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as
described below.
1 Under Import pictures and
videos, click Change pro-
gram. A program selection
dialog will be displayed;
select Import File using
Nikon Transfer 2 and click
OK.
2 Double-click Import file.
Click Start Transfe
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Viewing Pictures
Pictures are displayed in
ViewNX 2 when transfer is com-
plete.
❚❚ Retouching Photographs
To crop pictures and perform
such tasks as adjusting sharp-
ness and tone levels, click the
Edit button in the toolbar.
❚❚ Printing Pictures
Click the Print button in the
toolbar. A dialog will be dis-
played, allowing you to print
pictures on a printer connected
to the computer.
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Starting ViewNX 2 Manually
Windows: Double-click the
ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desk-
top.
Mac: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in
the Dock.
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For More Information
Consult online help for more infor-
mation on using ViewNX 2.
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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
Mount
adapters
Mount Adapter FT1
Electronic
viewfinders
Electronic Viewfinder DF-N1000 (0 27): The DF-N1000 connects
to the camera multi accessory port.
Grips Grip GR-N1010 (0 29): The GR-N1010 offers improved han-
dling and is equipped with a sub-command dial and shut-
ter-release and Fn3 buttons.
Power
sources
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20a (0 20–21): Additional
EN-EL20a batteries are available from local retailers and
Nikon-authorized service representatives.
Battery Charger MH-29 (0 20): Recharge EN-EL20a batteries.
Power Connector EP-5C, 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-5C power
connector is required to connect the camera to the EH-5b,
EH-5a, or EH-5.
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Flash units When mounted on the Nikon 1 V3, the following flash units
support i-TTL and manual flash control.
Speedlight 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 160 is
10.8/35.4).
Speedlight SB-N7: The SB-N7 has a Guide Number of 18/59
(m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; Guide Number at ISO 160 is
22.8/74.8).
Remote
controls
Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (0 79): 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).
Micro-
phones
Stereo Microphone ME-1: Connect the ME-1 to the camera micro-
phone jack to record stereo sound while reducing the noise
caused by lens vibration being recorded during autofocus.
Multi acces-
sory port
accessories
Multi Accessory Port Adapter AS-N1000: The AS-N1000 fixes
optional ME-1 stereo microphones to the Nikon 1 V3.
GPS units GPS Unit GP-N100: Record the time (UTC) and the cameras cur-
rent latitude, longitude, and altitude with every picture
taken. Note that the built-in flash can not be used when the
GP-N100 is attached.
Body caps Body Cap BF-N1000: The body cap keeps the image sensor free
of dust when a lens is not in place.
A
Optional Accessories
Availability may vary with country or region. See our website or bro-
chures for the latest information.
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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-I.
3 Check that any card readers or other devices with
which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant. The
camera supports UHS-I.
Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above
cards, please contact the manufacturer.
microSD cards microSDHC cards
2
microSDXC cards
3
SanDisk
2GB
1
4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
64 GB
Toshiba
Panasonic
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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 verti-
cal 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 mal-
function 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:
Sudden changes in temperature,
such as those that occur when
entering or leaving a heated build-
ing on a cold day, can cause con-
densation inside the device. To
prevent condensation, place the
device in a carrying case or plastic
bag before exposing it to sudden
changes in temperature.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields:
Do not use or store this device in
the vicinity of equipment that gen-
erates strong electromagnetic radi-
ation or magnetic fields. Strong
static charges or the magnetic
fields produced by equipment
such as radio transmitters could
interfere with the display, damage
data stored on the memory card, or
affect the product’s internal cir-
cuitry.
Keep the lens mount covered: Be sure to
attach the body cap if the camera is
without a lens.
Do not touch the image sensor: The
image sensor is easily damaged.
Under no circumstances should
you exert pressure on the sensor,
poke it with cleaning tools, or sub-
ject it to powerful air currents from
a blower. These actions could
scratch or otherwise damage the
sensor.
Turn the product off before removing or
disconnecting 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 prod-
uct memory or internal circuitry. To
prevent an accidental interruption
of power, avoid carrying the prod-
uct from one location to another
while the AC adapter is connected.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
Image sensor
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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 cam-
era thoroughly.
Lenses, viewfinders, and other glass
elements are easily damaged. Dust
and lint should be gently removed
with a blower. When using an aero-
sol blower, keep the can vertical to
prevent discharge of liquid. To
remove fingerprints and other stains
from the glass, apply a small amount
of glass cleaner to a clean, soft cloth
and wipe the lens carefully.
Storage: To prevent mold or mildew,
store the camera in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area. If you are
using an AC adapter, unplug the
adapter to prevent fire. If the prod-
uct will not be used for an
extended period, remove the bat-
tery to prevent leakage and store
the camera in a plastic bag contain-
ing 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 dis-
play, as this could cause damage or
malfunction. Dust or lint on the dis-
play can be removed with a blower.
Stains can be removed by wiping
lightly with a soft cloth or chamois
leather. Should the monitor break,
care should be taken to avoid
injury from broken glass and to
prevent liquid crystal from the dis-
play touching the skin or entering
the eyes and mouth.
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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 photographs.
Moiré: Moiré is an interference pat-
tern 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 distance to the
subject, zooming in and out, or
changing the angle between the
subject and the camera.
Lines: Noise in the form of lines may
in rare cases appear in pictures of
extremely bright or backlit sub-
jects.
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
replacing the battery.
Do not use the battery at ambient
temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or
above 40°C (104°F); failure to
observe this precaution could
damage the battery or impair its
performance. Capacity may be
reduced and charging times may
increase at battery temperatures
from 0°C (32°F) to 10°C (50°F)
and from 45°C (113°F) to 60°C
(140°F); the battery will not
charge if its temperature is below
0°C (32°F) or above 60°C (140°F).
Remove the battery from the
camera 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 temper-
ature of 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to
77 °F; avoid hot or extremely cold
locations). Repeat this process at
least once every six months.
Turning the camera on and off
repeatedly when the battery is
fully discharged will shorten bat-
tery life. Batteries that have been
fully discharged must be charged
before use.
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The internal temperature of the
battery may rise while the battery
is in use. Attempting to charge
the battery while the internal
temperature is elevated will
impair battery performance, and
the battery may not charge or
charge only partially. Wait for the
battery to cool before charging.
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-EL20a
battery.
Charge the battery before use.
When taking photographs on
important occasions, ready a
spare EN-EL20a battery and keep
it fully charged. Depending on
your location, it may be difficult
to purchase replacement batter-
ies on short notice. Note that on
cold days, the capacity of batter-
ies tends to decrease. Be sure the
battery is fully charged before
taking photographs outside in
cold weather. Keep a spare bat-
tery 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.
The battery charger: Charge the bat-
tery at ambient temperatures
between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C
(95°F). If the CHARGE lamp flashes
quickly during charging, cease use
immediately and take battery and
charger to your retailer or a Nikon-
authorized service representative.
Do not move the charger or touch
the battery during charging. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution
could in very rare instances result
in the charger showing that charg-
ing is complete when the battery is
only partially charged. Remove and
reinsert the battery to begin charg-
ing again.
Use the charger with compatible
batteries only. Unplug when not in
use.
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 precau-
tions 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.
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Do not bend, drop, or subject to
strong physical shocks.
Do not apply force to the card
casing. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could damage the card.
Do not expose to water, heat,
high levels of humidity, or direct
sunlight.
Do not format memory cards in a
computer.
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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, should be included
when the camera is inspected or serviced.
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If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of com-
mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre-
sentative.
Battery/Display
Troubleshooting
The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording or any other process-
ing to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera still
does not respond, remove and replace the battery or disconnect and
reconnect the AC adapter, but note that this will delete any data not yet
saved. Data already saved to the memory card are unaffected.
The displays are off:
The camera is off (0 24) or the battery is exhausted (0 4, 20).
An object has come close to the eye sensor, turning the optional view-
finder on and the monitor off (0 28).
The displays have turned off automatically to save power (0 24). The
displays can be reactivated by pressing the shutter-release button.
The camera is connected to a computer (0 106) or television.
The viewfinder is out of focus: Focus the viewfinder using the diopter adjust-
ment control (0 28).
The camera turns off without warning:
The battery is low (0 4, 20).
The display has turned off automatically to save power (0 24). The dis-
play can be reactivated by pressing the shutter-release button.
The cameras internal temperature is high (0 xii, 123). Wait for the cam-
era to cool before turning it on again.
Indicators are not displayed: Press the $ button (0 5).
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Shooting (All Modes)
The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card.
The shutter-release is disabled:
The battery is exhausted (0 4, 20).
The memory card is full.
The flash is charging (0 83).
The camera is not in focus (0 33).
You are currently filming a slow-motion movie (0 52).
Only one picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in continuous
release mode: I is selected in continuous mode (0 75) and flash lighting
is used.
No photo taken when ML-L3 remote control shutter-release button is pressed:
Replace battery in remote control (0 110).
Choose a remote control mode (0 79).
The remote control standby timer has expired (0 102).
The remote is not pointed at the camera or the infrared receiver is not
visible (0 2, 80).
The remote is too far from the camera (0 80).
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 display: Choose a Flicker reduc-
tion setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 102).
No flash: The built-in flash and optional flash units will not fire during
movie recording (0 48) or live image control (0 37), in best moment
capture (0 61), Motion Snapshot (0 71), advanced movie (0 51), cre-
ative palette (0 41), or easy panorama (0 43) modes, or when HDR is on
(0 42), a frame rate of 10 fps or higher is selected in continuous mode
(0 75), or 6400 (NR) or 12800 (NR) is selected for ISO sensitivity
(0 101).
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available in particular
shooting or exposure modes.
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Movies
Tap Shooting Options
Playback
Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can not be used to record
movies in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot mode (0 64, 73).
No sound is recorded for movies:
Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone
(0 101).
Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion, fast-motion, or jump-cut
movies (0 51) or with Motion Snapshots recorded with None selected
for Audio (0 73).
The touch screen can not be used for shooting or focus:
Touch shooting options are not available in best moment capture or
Motion Snapshot mode.
The edges of the display can not be used for shooting or focus. Tap
closer to the center of the display.
Pictures are blurred: The camera may move when the display is tapped,
which may under some conditions result in blurred pictures. Use both
hands to hold the camera steady.
Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:
Select On for Rotate tall (0 98).
The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 102).
Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken.
Photo is displayed in image review.
Cannot hear movie sound:
Rotate the main command dial right to raise the volume (0 53). If the
camera is connected to a television, use the controls for the TV to
adjust the volume.
You are blocking the speaker with a finger or other object (0 3).
Remove the obstruction.
Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion, fast-motion, or jump-cut
movies (0 51) or with Motion Snapshots recorded with None selected
for Audio (0 73).
Cannot delete images: Remove protection from the files before deletion
(0 98).
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Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
Miscellaneous
Smart devices do not display the camera SSID (network name):
Confirm that camera Wi-Fi is enabled (0 89).
Try turning the smart device Wi-Fi off and then on again.
The date of recording is not correct: Set the camera clock ( 0 102).
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available at particular
settings or when a memory card is inserted.
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This section lists the error messages that appear in the display.
Error Messages
Message Solution
(Shutter-speed or
aperture display
flashes)
If the subject is too bright, lower ISO sensitivity
or choose a faster shutter speed or smaller aper-
ture (higher f-number).
If the subject is too dark, raise ISO sensitivity, use
a flash, or choose a slower shutter speed or
larger aperture (lower f-number).
Keeping the zoom ring
button pressed, rotate
the zoom ring to
extend the lens.
A lens with a retractable lens barrel button is
attached with the lens barrel retracted. Keeping
the retractable lens barrel button pressed,
rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens.
Check lens. Pictures
can only be taken
when a lens is
attached.
Attach a lens.
Lens error.
Try again after turning
the camera off and on.
Turn the camera off and then on again. If the
problem persists or reoccurs frequently, contact
a Nikon-authorized service representative.
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.
Format the card. If the problem persists, the
card may be damaged. Contact a Nikon-autho-
rized service representative.
Insert a new memory card.
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This memory card is
not formatted. Format
the memory card?
Select Ye s to format the card, or turn the camera
off and insert another memory card.
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.
Cannot create
additional folders on
memory card.
If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains
either 999 photographs or a photograph num-
bered 9999, the shutter-release button will be dis-
abled and no further photographs can be taken.
Choose
Ye s
for
Reset file numbering
and then
either format the current memory card or insert a
new memory card.
The movie-record
button cannot be used
in this mode.
The movie-record button can not be used in
best moment capture or Motion Snapshot
modes.
Photographs cannot
be recorded in this
mode.
The shutter-release button can not be used to
take photographs while a slow-motion movie is
being recorded.
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 contain-
ing images.
Cannot display this file.
The file has been created or modified on a com-
puter or different make of camera, or is corrupt.
Message Solution
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Nikon 1 V3 Digital Camera
Specifications
Type
Type Digital camera with support for interchangeable
lenses
Lens mount Nikon 1 mount
Effective angle of view Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (35 mm format
equivalent)
Effective pixels
18.4 million
Image sensor
Image sensor 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX for-
mat)
Dust-reduction system Image sensor cleaning
Storage
Image size (pixels) Still images taken in auto, t, u, v, w, best moment
capture, and all creative modes other than easy panorama
(aspect ratio 3 : 2)
5232 × 3488 3920 × 2616
2608 × 1744
Still images taken in normal panorama mode with camera
panned horizontally (aspect ratio 120 : 23)
4800 × 920
Still images taken in normal panorama mode with camera
panned vertically (aspect ratio 8 : 25)
1536 × 4800
Still images taken in wide panorama mode with camera
panned horizontally (aspect ratio 240 : 23)
9600 × 920
Still images taken in wide panorama mode with camera
panned vertically (aspect ratio 4 : 25)
1536 × 9600
Still images taken during movie recording (aspect ratio 3 : 2)
5232 × 3488 (1080/60p, 1080/30p)
1472 × 984 (720/60p, 720/30p)
Motion Snapshots (photo portion, aspect ratio 16 : 9)
5232 × 2936
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File format NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx.
1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8) 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 microSD (micro Secure Digital), microSDHC, and
microSDXC memory cards
File system DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3, PictBridge
Shooting modes
C auto; w creative, with a choice of the follow-
ing options: 4 creative palette, 5 HDR, p easy
panorama, q soft, r miniature effect, s selective
color, 6 cross process, and 7 toy camera effect;
t programmed auto with flexible program, u
shutter-priority auto, v aperture-priority auto,
and w manual; u best moment capture
(s Active Selection, t slow view and y Smart
Photo Selector); v advanced movie (0 HD
movie, y slow motion, 2 jump cut, 1 fast
motion and 3 4-second movie), z Motion Snap-
shot
Shutter
Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-
plane mechanical shutter; electronic shutter
Speed Mechanical shutter:
1
/
4000–30 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)
Note: Bulb and Time end automatically after approximately 2 min-
utes
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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
Self-timer, remote, interval timer shooting
Frame advance rate Approx. 6, 10, 20, 30, or 60 fps
Self-timer 2 s, 10 s
Remote control modes Delayed remote (2 s); quick-response remote
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 t programmed auto with flexible program;
u shutter-priority auto; v aperture-priority auto;
w manual; h 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 160; ISO 200–12800 in steps of 1 EV; 6400
(NR); 12800 (NR); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO
160–6400, 160–3200, 160–800) available (user
controlled in t, u, v, and w modes)
Active D-Lighting On, off
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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
Focus area Single-point AF: 171 focus areas; the center 105
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 On, off
Flash
Built-in flash Raised by pressing flash button
Guide Number (GN) Approx. 5/16 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; at ISO
160, Guide Number is approx. 6.3/20.7)
Control i-TTL flash control using image sensor
Mode Fill flash, fill flash + slow sync, red-eye reduction,
red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync,
rear curtain + slow sync
Flash compensation –3+1 EV in increments of
1
/
3 EV
Flash-ready indicator Lights when flash is fully charged
White balance
Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight,
flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except
preset manual with fine tuning
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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
Frame size (pixels)/
recording rate
HD movies (aspect ratio 16 : 9)
1920 × 1080/60p (59.94 fps)
1920 × 1080/30p (29.97 fps)
1280 × 720/60p (59.94 fps)
1280 × 720/30p (29.97 fps)
Slow-motion movies
1280 × 720/120 fps
(aspect ratio 16 : 9; plays at 30p/29.97 fps)
768 × 288/400 fps
(aspect ratio 8 : 3; plays at 30p/29.97 fps)
416 × 144/1200 fps
(aspect ratio 26 : 9; plays at 30p/29.97 fps)
Fast-motion, jump-cut, and 4-second movies (aspect ratio
16 : 9)
1920 × 1080/30p (29.97 fps)
Motion Snapshots (movie portion, aspect ratio 16 : 9)
1920 × 1080/60p (59.94 fps)
(plays at 24p/23.976 fps)
File format MOV
Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format PCM
Audio recording device Built-in or optional external ME-1 stereo micro-
phone; sensitivity adjustable
Monitor
7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 1037k-dot, TFT vari-angle
LCD touch screen with brightness and angle
adjustment
Playback
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 16 images or
calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie
and panorama playback, slide show, histogram
display, auto image rotation, and rating option
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Interface
USB Hi-Speed USB
HDMI output Type D HDMI connector
Multi accessory port Used for designated accessories
Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
Wireless
Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Communications
protocols
IEEE 802.11b: DSSS/CCK
IEEE 802.11g: OFDM
Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11)
Range (line of sight) Approximately 10 m/33 ft (assumes no interfer-
ence; range may vary with signal strength and
presence or absence of obstacles)
Data rate 54 Mbps
Maximum logical data rates according to IEEE
standard. Actual rates may differ.
Security Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
Encryption: AES
Wireless setup Supports WPS
Access protocols Infrastructure
Supported languages
Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified
and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,
Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungar-
ian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mar-
athi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese
(European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Ser-
bian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turk-
ish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Power source
Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL20a battery
AC adapter EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5C power connec-
tor (available separately)
Tripod socket
1
/
4-in. (ISO 1222)
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Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged bat-
tery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging
Products Association (CIPA): 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.4 °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.
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 110.9 × 65.0 × 33.2 mm (4.4 × 2.6 ×
1.3 in.), excluding projections
Weight Approx. 324 g (11.4 oz) with battery and memory
card but without body cap; approx. 282 g (9.9 oz),
camera body only
Operating environment
Temperature 0 °C40 °C (+32 °F104 °F)
Humidity 85% or less (no condensation)
MH-29 battery charger
Rated input AC 100240 V, 50–60 Hz, 0.2 A
Rated output DC 8.4 V/0.6 A
Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL20a rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging time Approx. 3 hours at an ambient temperature of
25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains
Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 67.0 × 28.0 × 94.0 mm (2.6 × 1.1 × 3.7 in.),
excluding plug adapter
Weight Approx. 83 g (2.9 oz), excluding plug adapter
EN-EL20a rechargeable Li-ion battery
Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity 7.2V, 1110mAh
Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 30.7 × 50.0 × 14.0 mm (1.2 × 2.0 × 0.6 in.)
Weight Approx. 42 g (1.5 oz), excluding terminal cover
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1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM
Type 1 mount lens
Focal length 1030 mm
Maximum aperture f/3.55.6
Construction 9 elements in 7 groups (including 4 aspherical
lens elements, 1 ED lens element, and HRI lens
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
Dimensions Approx. 58 mm diameter × 28 mm (distance from
camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted)
Weight Approx. 85 g (3.0 oz)
1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6
Type 1 mount lens
Focal length 11–27.5 mm
Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6
Construction 8 elements in 6 groups (including 1 ED lens ele-
ment and 1 aspherical lens element), 1 protective
glass element
Angle of view 72°32° 20
Minimum focus distance 0.3 m (1.0 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm Fully automatic
Aperture range 11 mm focal length: f/3.516
27.5 mm focal length: f/5.6–16
Filter-attachment size 40.5 mm (P=0.5 mm)
Dimensions Approx. 57.5 mm diameter × 31 mm (distance
from camera lens mount flange when lens is
retracted)
Weight Approx. 83 g (3.0 oz)
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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.
DF-N1000 Electronic Viewfinder
Type 0.48-in., approx. 2359k-dot color TFT LCD view-
finder with diopter control and brightness adjust-
ment
Frame coverage Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Eyepoint 16 mm (–1.0 m
–1
; from viewfinder eyepiece pro-
tective glass)
Diopter adjustment –3–+1 m
–1
Eye sensor Camera switches to viewfinder display when it
detects that viewfinder is in use
Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W× H × D) Approx. 32.5 × 33.7 × 40.8 mm (1.3 × 1.3 × 1.6 in.),
excluding projections
Weight Approx. 26 g (0.9 oz), excluding connector cover
GR-N1010 Grip
Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W× H × D) Approx. 119.2 × 76.6 × 48.8 mm (4.7 × 3.0 ×
1.9 in.), excluding projections
Weight Approx. 63 g (2.2 oz), excluding connector cap
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A
Trademark Information
Mac and OS X 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 microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC logos are trade-
marks of SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multi-
media Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the
other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
A
FreeType License (FreeType2)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project
(http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.
A
MIT License (HarfBuzz)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2014 The HarfBuzz Project
(http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights
reserved.
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Battery Life
The number of shots or movie footage that can be recorded with
fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery,
temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time
menus are displayed. Sample figures for EN-EL20a (1110 mAh)
batteries are given below.
Still images: Approximately 310 shots
Movies: Approximately 75 minutes at 1080/60p
Measured according to CIPA standards at 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.4 °F)
with the camera at default settings, a fully-charged battery, a
1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM lens, and a 16GB
SanDisk SDSDQXP-016G-J35 UHS-I microSDHC card. Value for
still images obtained under the following test conditions: pho-
tographs taken at intervals of 30 s with the built-in flash fired
with every other shot and the camera turned off and then on
after every ten shots. Value for movies obtained under the fol-
lowing test conditions: a series of 10 minute movies with a file
size of up to 4 GB were recorded; recording was only inter-
rupted when temperature warning was displayed.
The following can reduce battery life:
Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway
Repeated autofocus operations
Taking NEF (RAW) photographs
Slow shutter speeds
Using Wi-Fi
Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses
Using zoom with power zoom lenses
Using viewfinders, grips, flash units, or GPS units
To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon
EN-EL20a 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 (Auto mode) ............................. 7, 31
t (Programmed auto) .....................56
u (Shutter-priority auto) ................57
v (Aperture-priority auto) .............58
w (Manual) ..........................................59
w (Creative mode) .................... 7, 39
v (Advanced movie mode) ... 7, 48,
51
u (Best moment capture mode) . 7,
61
z (Motion Snapshot mode) ..... 7, 71
4 (Creative Palette) ...................40, 41
5 (HDR) ........................................40, 42
p (Easy panorama) ...................40, 43
q (Soft) ..................................................40
r (Miniature effect) .........................40
s (Selective color) .....................40, 46
6 (Cross process) ......................40, 47
7 (Toy camera effect) .......................40
c (Portrait) .........................................33
d (Landscape) ...................................33
f (Night portrait) .............................33
e (Close up) .......................................33
g (Night landscape) .......................33
Z (Auto) ..............................................33
U (flexible program) .........................56
G (menu) button ................... 8, 98
K (playback) button ..........35, 69, 74
O (delete) button ..........36, 54, 70, 74
J (OK) button ...................................... 9
$ (display) button ........................ 5
& (feature) ...........................................10
C (continuous shooting/self-timer) .
75, 77, 79
8 (single frame) ................................76
I (continuous) ..................................75
E (self-timer) ......................................77
# (remote control) .............................79
N (flash mode) ....................................82
Y (red-eye reduction) .................... 82
p (slow sync) .................................... 82
q (rear-curtain sync) ...................... 82
N (flash-ready indicator) ................. 83
Numerics
4-second movie ................................. 51
A
AC adapter .........................................109
Accessories ........................................109
Active Selection ................................. 61
Advanced movie mode .......7, 48, 51
Aperture ........................................58, 59
Aperture-priority auto .................... 58
Assign Fn buttons .............................12
Attaching the lens ............................ 22
Audio ..................................................... 73
Auto mode ..........................................31
Auto power off ................................... 24
Automatic scene selection ............ 33
B
Battery .............................. 4, 20, 21, 130
Beep ................................................ 33, 78
Best moment capture mode ......... 61
Best shot ........................................67, 69
Body cap ...................................1, 2, 110
Buffering ................................63, 68, 72
Built-in flash ........................................ 81
C
Charging a battery ........................... 20
Clock ...................................................... 25
Close up ................................................ 33
Command dial .....................35, 56–59
Compatible lens ..............................109
Computer ...........................................103
Continuous .......................................... 75
Creative mode .................................... 39
Creative Palette ........................... 40, 41
Index
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Cross process ...............................40, 47
D
Date and time .....................................25
Date format .........................................25
Daylight saving time ........................25
Delete ...............................36, 54, 70, 74
Detailed display ...............................4, 5
Detailed photo information ............ 6
Diopter adjustment control ..........28
Display .................................................... 5
E
Easy panorama ............................40, 43
Electronic viewfinder ..............27, 109
Exposure indicator ............................60
Eye sensor ............................................28
F
Face priority ........................................34
Fast motion .........................................51
Fill flash .................................................82
Flash .......................................................81
Flash mode ..........................................82
Flash range ..........................................84
Flash units ..........................................110
Flash-ready indicator .......................83
Flexible program ...............................56
Fn button .............................................12
Focal plane mark ................................. 2
Focus area ............................................33
Focusing the viewfinder .................28
Format memory card .......................21
Full-frame playback ..........................35
G
Grid display .........................................31
Grip ................................................29, 109
H
H.264 ....................................................128
HD movie .............................................51
HDR ........................................................42
Hue (Cross process) .......................... 47
I
Infrared receiver ............................2, 80
Interval timer shooting .................100
J
Jump cut .............................................. 51
L
Landscape ........................................... 33
Language ............................................. 24
Lens .............................. 22, 32, 109, 131
Live image control ............................ 37
M
Manual .................................................. 59
Maximum aperture ........................131
Memory card .............................21, 111
Memory card access lamp ............. 34
Microphone ........................................ 49
microSD card ....................................111
Miniature effect ................................. 40
Mode dial ................................................7
Monitor ........................................ 4, 5, 13
Motion Snapshot mode ................. 71
Mount adapter .................................109
Movie-record button ....................... 49
Movies ............................................ 48, 51
Multi accessory port ........................ 27
N
Network connection ........................ 88
Night landscape ................................ 33
Night portrait ..................................... 33
Nikon Transfer 2 ..............................107
P
Photo information ...............................6
PIN-entry WPS .................................... 91
Playback ............................................... 35
Portrait .................................................. 33
Power connector .............................109
Power switch ...................................... 24
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Press the shutter-release button all
the way down ...................................34
Press the shutter-release button
halfway ................................................33
Programmed auto .............................56
Push-button WPS ..............................90
R
Rear-curtain sync ...............................82
Red-eye reduction ............................82
Remote control ..................................79
Reset Wi-Fi settings ..........................93
Retractable lens barrel button .....23
S
Scene selection ..................................33
Select color ..........................................46
Selective color .............................40, 46
Self-timer ..............................................77
Shooting mode .................................... 7
Shutter speed ..............................57, 59
Shutter-priority auto ........................57
Shutter-release button ....................33
Simple photo information ............... 6
Simplified display ................................ 5
Single frame ........................................76
Size .............................................124, 128
Slow motion ........................................51
Slow sync ..............................................82
Slow view .............................................65
Smart Photo Selector .......................67
Soft .........................................................40
Speaker ................................................... 3
SSID ........................................................92
Strap .......................................................20
System requirements .................... 104
T
Tap shooting options .......................85
Temperature warnings .................... xii
Time .......................................................25
Timer ............................................ 77, 100
Touch screen ................................15, 85
Toy camera effect .............................. 40
U
USB .......................................................106
USB cable ...........................................106
V
Vari-angle monitor .......................3, 13
View SSID ............................................. 92
Viewfinder ..................................27, 109
ViewNX 2 ............................................103
Virtual horizon ......................................5
Volume ..................................................53
W
Wi-Fi ............................................... xiv, 88
Wi-Fi upload ................................. 94, 98
Wireless ......................................... xiv, 88
Wireless Mobile Utility .............88, 89
Z
Zoom ring ............................................ 32
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