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viiiFace-Priority ... 161Built-in AF Assist ...

76RAThe & (Feature) Menu (0 10)Pressing & in Motion Snapshot mode displays the following items:1 Shooting mode...

77R❚❚ AudioTo record about four seconds of soundwith Motion Snapshots beginning at thestart of movie recording, use the multiselector and J button to

78RViewing Motion SnapshotsDeleting Motion SnapshotsTo delete the current Motion Snapshot,press O. A confirmation dialog will be dis-played; press O a

79ttMore on PhotographyThis section describes other features you can use when takingpictures.Shoot a continuous series (burst) of photographs.1Display

80tDContinuous ModeOnly one picture will be taken if the flash fires when I is selected; atsettings of 10, 20, 30, and 60 fps, the built-in flash will

81tThe self-timer is used to delay shutter release until 10 or 2 sec-onds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the waydown.1Display release

82t5Frame the photograph and shoot.Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not betaken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situ

83tExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the valuesuggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker.1Display exposure compens

84tUse the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject ispoorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The built-inflash is a

85t❚❚ Flash ModesThe following flash modes are available in C (auto), q (soft),r (miniature effect), s (selective color), 6 (cross process), and7 (toy

ixDisplay...185Display Brightness...

86tManual Pop-up ModesWhen P, S, A, or M is selected in w (creative) mode, the flashmust be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not rais

87t❚❚ Flash ModesThe following flash modes are available when P, S, A, or M isselected in w (creative) mode:• N (fill flash): The flash fires with eve

88tDRaising the FlashWhen using the flash, be sure it is fully raisedas shown at right. Do not touch the flash dur-ing shooting.ALowering the Built-in

89tAUsing the Built-in FlashIf the flash is fired multiple times in quick succession, the flash andshutter may be temporarily disabled to protect the

90tAuto ModeChoose from the following options.Creative ModeThe operation performed by tapping the display depends onwhether the camera is in autofocus

91t❚❚ Manual Focus ModeThe following options are available in manual focus mode.Advanced Movie ModeThe operation performed by tapping the display depe

92tDBest Moment Capture/Motion SnapshotTap shooting options are not available in best moment capture andMotion Snapshot modes.DTaking Pictures Using T

93TTWi-FiThe camera can connect via Wi-Fi wireless networks to a smartdevice running Nikon’s dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility app(0 94). The smart de

94TBefore connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), install the WirelessMobile Utility on your Android or iOS smart device. Instructionsfor accessing the c

95TWPS (Android Only)1Select Wi-Fi.2Connect.3Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility.Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. Themain dialog

xTroubleshooting... 209Battery/Display...

96TPIN Entry (Android Only)1Select Wi-Fi.2Select Wi-Fi connection type > PIN-entry WPS.3Enter the PIN.Enter the PIN displayed by the smart device.

97TSSID (Android and iOS)1Select Wi-Fi.2Select Connect.3Select Ye s .4Select the camera SSID on the smart device.Select the camera SSID in the list of

98T5Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility.Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. Themain dialog will be displayed.❚❚ Restoring Default S

99TFollow the steps below to upload photos from the camera to asmart device. Movies can not be selected for upload.Uploading Photos One at a TimeUse t

100T5Download the photo to the smart device.Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device andfollow the on-screen instructions to download th

101TUploading Multiple Selected PhotosTo upload multiple selected photos, use the Wi-Fi uploadoption in the playback menu.1Choose Wi-Fi upload.2Select

102T4Select Ye s .5Select the camera SSID on the smart device.Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed bythe smart device.6Download th

103IIMore on PlaybackPhoto information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback (0 31). The information displayed can beselected usi

104I❚❚ Detailed infoStill imagesMovies1 234765813121415111610 92817181925262723 2124 20222928252623 2124 20221 2 4651312313014271731 Shooting mode2 Fr

105I22 Folder number-file number23 Time of recording ...25, 18924 Date of recording...25, 18925 Battery indicat

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

106ITo view pictures in “contact sheets” of 4, 9, or 16 images, press Jwhen a picture is displayed full frame and rotate the multi selec-tor countercl

107ITo view pictures taken on a selected date, rotate the multi selec-tor counterclockwise when 16 pictures are displayed (0 106).The following operat

108ITo zoom in on a photograph, display it full frame and press Jand rotate the multi selector clockwise. Playback zoom is notavailable with movies or

109IPictures can be deleted from the memory card as describedbelow. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered; pro-tected images, however,

110IRate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Rat-ing is not available with protected images.1Select a picture.Display a picture in

111I1Select the type of image used in the show.Highlight the desired option and press J.Slide ShowsTo view a slide show of the pictures onthe memory c

112I2Adjust display times and audio settings.Adjust the following options:3Select Start.Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed.M

113IThe following operations can be performed while a slideshow is in progress:The options shown at right are dis-played when the show ends. SelectRes

Q114QConnectionsInstall the supplied software to copy pictures to your computerfor viewing and editing. Before installing the software, confirmthat yo

115Q3Exit the installer.Click Ye s (Windows) or OK (Mac) when installation is com-plete.4Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.Windows MacCli

xiiAFollow the instructions of airline and hos-pital personnel. This camera transmitsradio frequencies that could interferewith medical equipment or a

116QSystem RequirementsThe system requirements for ViewNX 2 are:WindowsCPU• Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, Core Series; 1.6 GHz orbetter • Movies (

117QMacCPU• Photos: Intel Core or Xeon series• Movies (playback): Core Duo 2 GHz or better; Intel Core i5or better recommended when viewing movies wit

118QTransferring Pictures1Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer.Choose one of the following methods:• Direct USB connection: Turn the cam

119Q2Start the Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 2.If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a pro-gram, select Nikon Transfer 2.3Click Sta

120QViewing PicturesPictures are displayed inViewNX 2 when transfer is com-plete.❚❚ Retouching PhotographsTo crop pictures and performsuch tasks as ad

121QConnect the camera to a television for playback.High-Definition DevicesA type D High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable(available separa

122Q❚❚ HDMI Device ControlTo control the camera remotely from a device that supportsHDMI-CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface–ConsumerElectronics

123QSelected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printerconnected directly to the camera.Connecting the PrinterConnect the camera using the sup

124QPrinting Pictures One at a Time1Display the desired picture.Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Rotate the multiselector clockwise to zoom i

125Q3Start printing.Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing. Tocancel before all copies have been printed, press J again.

xiii• When the battery is not in use,attach the terminal cover and storein a cool, dry place.• The battery may be hot immedi-ately after use or when t

126QPrinting Multiple Pictures1Display the PictBridge menu.Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display(0 123).2Choose an option.Highlight on

127QCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe DPOF print order option is used tocreate digital “print orders” for Pict-Bridge-compatible printers and

o128oThe Playback MenuTo display the playback menu, press G and select Playback.The playback menu contains the following options:G buttonOption Descri

129oD-LightingBrighten shadows in dark or back-lit photos, creating a retouched copy that is saved separately from the unmodified original.— 132Resize

130oSelecting Multiple ImagesChoosing the options listed below dis-plays an image selection dialog. Press 4or 2 to highlight pictures (only picturesto

131oIf On is selected, pictures will be displayed immediately aftershooting. To view pictures when Off is selected, press the K but-ton.Choose whether

132oApplied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that havebeen processed to brighten shadows.Press 4 or 2 to highlight an image(0 130) and pr

133oCreate small copies of selected photo-graphs. Select Choose size and choose asize from 1280×856; 1.1 M (1280 × 856 pix-els), 960×640; 0.6 M (960 ×

134oCreate a cropped copy of selected photographs.The selected image will be displayed witha default crop of the selected aspect ratioshown in yellow.

135oIf On is selected, 4 and 2 can be used during playback zoom toselect faces detected with face priority. If Off is selected, 4 and2 can be used wit

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

136o3Pause the movie on opening or closing frame.4Delete the unwanted frames.Press 1 to delete all frames before(Choose start point) or after (Choosee

137oCombine up to eight 4-second movies into a single movie (4-sec-ond movies are recorded using the 4-second movie option inadvanced movie mode; for

138oCombine the movie segments of up to eight NMS-format MotionSnapshots (0 148) into a single movie.1Select Motion Snapshots.2Combine the selected Mo

139iiThe Shooting MenuTo display the shooting menu, press G and select Shooting.The shooting menu contains the following options:G buttonOption Descri

140iNumber of shots savedChoose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo Selector (0 69).5 146Movie before/afterChoose when the movie portion o

141iColor spaceChoose a color space for new pictures.sRGB 151Active D-LightingAvoid loss of detail in highlights and shadows.On 152Long exposure NRRed

142iSelect Ye s to reset the options in the shooting menu and othershooting settings to default values (0 139, 205).The options in the exposure mode

143iChoose a file format and compression ratio for photographs.Choose the size of photographs.❚❚ Standard PhotographsThe following options are availab

144i❚❚ PanoramasThe following options are available when Easy panorama isselected in creative mode.1 Figures for horizontal and vertical panorama are

145iANEF (RAW)/NEF (RAW) + JPEGThe option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW)images. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the c

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

146iChoose the frames Active Selection (0 63) records to temporarystorage, the length of time over which the frames are captured,and the default numbe

147iChoose whether the movie portions of Motion Snapshots endwhen the shutter-release button is pressed all the way or about0.6 s after (0 74). If 1.6

148iChoose the file format for Motion Snapshots (0 74).Choose amount of softening applied to pictures taken with Softselected in creative mode. You ca

149iAdjust saturation and vignetting for pictures taken with Toycamera effect selected in creative mode.❚❚ SaturationChoose from High, Normal, and Low

150iReduce distortion caused by the optical characteristics of thelens. The options available depend on the type of lens attached.If the following opt

151iThe color space determines the gamut of colors available forcolor reproduction. Choose sRGB for general-purpose printingand display; Adobe RGB, wi

152iActive D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadowsfor natural contrast. Use with high contrast scenes such as abrightly lit outdoor vie

153iPhotographs taken at slow shutter speeds are automatically pro-cessed to reduce “noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced brightpixels, or fog), slig

154iSelect On to enable electronic vibration reduction in MotionSnapshot mode (0 74), when filming movies in auto and cre-ative modes, and when HD mov

155iChoose how the camera focuses.* Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.Focus ModeAF-AAuto-select AF: The camera automatically sel

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

156iAFocus ModeThe options available vary as shown below.Menu Focus modeShooting AF-A (default), AF-S, AF-C, MFMovies0 HD movie, 1 Fast motion, 2 Jump

157iManual FocusManual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce thedesired results.1Select manual focus.2Choose a magnification.3Display the

158i4Focus.Rotate the multi selector until the sub-ject is in focus. Rotate the multi selec-tor clockwise to increase the focusdistance, counterclockw

159iChoose how the focus area for autofocus is selected.AF-Area ModeeAuto-areaThe camera automatically detects the subject and selectsthe focus area.c

160iFocus LockWhen Single AF is selected for Focus mode (0 155), focus lockcan be used to change the composition after focusing on thesubject in the c

161iChoose On to enable face priority (0 34).When On is selected, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light to illuminatepoorly-lit subjects if:•

162iChoose a flash control mode for the built-in flash.Flash Control1 TTLFlash output is adjusted automatically in response to shoot-ing conditions (i

163iFlash compensation alters flash outputfrom the level suggested by the camera,changing the brightness of the main sub-ject relative to the backgrou

(164(The Movie MenuTo display the movie menu, press G and select Movies.The movie menu contains the following options:G buttonOption Description Defau

165(1 The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame wheny Slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode.2 Face detection is not availa

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166(Select Ye s to reset the options in the movie menu to default val-ues (0 164).Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 57). The fasterthe fr

167(Choose a frame size and frame rate for movies recorded in autoand creative modes and when HD movie is selected in advancedmovie mode (0 57).Frame

168(Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built-in micro-phone.❚❚ MicrophoneSelect Microphone off to disable sound recording. Selectingany oth

169))The Image Processing MenuTo display the image processing menu, press G and selectImage processing.The image processing menu contains the followin

170)Select Ye s to reset the options in the image processing menu todefault values (0 169).White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the co

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

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

173)3Measure white balance.When the camera is ready to measurewhite balance, a flashing L will bedisplayed. Before the indicator stopsflashing, frame

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

175)The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to theamount of light available. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the lesslight needed

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

xviiiDUse Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesOnly Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for usewith your Nikon digital camera are engineere

176)Choose how the camera processes photographs.Modifying Picture ControlsExisting preset and custom Picture Controls (0 180) can bemodified to suit t

177)2Adjust settings.Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desiredsetting and press 4 or 2 to choose avalue. Repeat this step until all set-tings have been ad

178)❚❚ Picture Control SettingsQuick adjustMute or exaggerate the effect of theselected Picture Control (note that thisresets all manual adjustments).

179)APrevious SettingsThe line under the value displayed in the Pic-ture Control setting menu indicates the pre-vious value for the setting. Use this

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

181)3Save the Picture Control.Highlight a destination (C-1 throughC-9) and press J to save the customPicture Control and return to theimage processing

182)To copy custom Picture Controls to or from the memory card, orto delete custom Picture Controls from the memory card, selectLoad from/save to card

183ggThe Setup MenuTo display the setup menu, press G and select Setup.The setup menu contains the following options:G buttonOption Description Defaul

184gShutter button AE lockChoose whether exposurelocks when the shutter-release button is pressedhalfway.Off 187HDMI device controlChoose whether remo

185gSelect Ye s to reset all setup menu options other than Flickerreduction, Time zone and date, and Language to default val-ues.Select Ye s to form

xixThis product, which contains encryption software developed in the UnitedStates, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulation

186gGrid DisplaySelect On to display a framing grid(0 30).ShootingChoose the information displayed during shooting (0 4).PlaybackChoose the informatio

187gHighlight items and press 2 to select ordeselect. Select AF to sound a beep whenthe camera focuses, Self-timer to sounda beep during self-timer ph

188gReduce flicker and banding in the display and in movies whileshooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. Choose afrequency which matches

189gChange time zones, set the camera clock,choose the date display order, or turndaylight saving time on or off (0 25).Choose a language for camera m

190gPhotographs taken while On is selected contain information oncamera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automaticallyduring playback or when

191gCheck and optimize the camera image sensor and image proces-sors if you notice unexpected bright spots in your pictures (notethat the camera comes

n192nTechnical NotesRead this chapter for information on compatible accessories,cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error mes-sage i

193nUnderwater flash unitsUnderwater Speedlight SB-N10: Use with the optional WP-N3waterproof case.Software Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing pac

194nApproved Memory CardsThe following cards have been tested and approved for use inthe camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recom-m

195nAttaching a Power Connector and AC AdapterTurn the camera off before attaching an optional power connec-tor and AC adapter.1Ready the camera.Open

xxNotices for Customers in CanadaCAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 BThis device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject t

196n4Connect the AC adapter.Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on ACadapter (q) and the EP-5E power cable to the DC socket (w).A P ic

197nStorageIf the camera will not be used for an extended period, removethe battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal coverin place.

198nDo not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks orvibration.Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction i

199nCleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently removedust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the cam-

200nDo not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do not leave the lens pointed at thesun or other strong light source for an extended period. Intense lig

201n• A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its chargewhen used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement.Purchas

202nThe following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in eachmode.❚❚ C Auto, u Best Moment Capture, v Advanced Movie, and z Motion Snapshot

203n1 Has no effect on movies recorded with movie-record button.2 RAW images fixed at 5232 × 3488 pixels.3 Available when P, S, A, or M is selected fo

204n❚❚ w Creative ModeIn the table below, creative modes are represented by the following icons: 4 creative palette, 5 HDR, p easy panorama, q soft, r

205nDefaults for the options in the playback, shooting, movie, imageprocessing, and setup menus may be found on pages 128, 139,164, 169, and 183, resp

xxiNotices for Customers in EuropeHereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the 1 J4 is in compliancewith the essential requirements and other relevant

206nThe following table shows the number of pictures or amount ofmovie footage that can be stored on a 16GB SanDisk SDSDQXP-016G-J35 UHS-I microSDHC c

207n❚❚ Easy Panorama ❚❚ Smart Photo Selector1 1 Number of shots saved set to 5. File size is total for 5 images.2 Image size applies to JPEG images on

208n❚❚ HD, Fast-Motion, Jump-Cut, and 4-Second Movies1 HD movies only. Fast-motion, jump-cut, and 4-second movies arerecorded at 1080/30p.2 For inform

209nIf the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of com-mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre-sentative.Battery/

210nOnly one picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in continuousrelease mode: I is selected in continuous mode (0 79) and t

211nShooting (P, S, A, and M Modes)MoviesTap Shooting OptionsThe shutter release is disabled: You selected mode S after choosing a shutterspeed of “Bu

212nPlaybackWi-Fi (Wireless Networks)MiscellaneousNEF (RAW) images are not displayed: The camera displays only the JPEG copiesof NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine

213nThis section lists the error messages that appear in the display.Error MessagesMessage Solution 0(Shutter-speed or aperture display flashes)If the

214nThis memory card cannot be used. Card may be damaged; insert a different card.• Use an approved card. 194• Format the card. If the problem per-sis

215n* See the printer manual for more information.Cannot shoot panorama with lens of this focal length.Use a lens with a focal length of 6 to30 mm to

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216nNikon 1 J4 Digital CameraSpecificationsTypeType Digital camera with support for interchangeablelensesLens mount Nikon 1 mountEffective angle of vi

217nFile format • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx.1:4), normal (approx. 1 : 8) compression• NEF (RAW) +

218nExposureMetering TTL metering using image sensorMetering method • Matrix• Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center offrame• Spot: Meters 2

219nFlashBuilt-in flash • Auto; Soft, Miniature effect, Selective color, Cross pro-cess, Toy camera effect (Creative mode): Flash pops upautomatically

220nMovieMetering TTL metering using image sensorMetering method • Matrix• Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center offrame• Spot: Meters 2 mm

221nWirelessStandards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gCommunications protocols• IEEE 802.11b: DSSS/CCK• IEEE 802.11g: OFDMOperating frequency 2412–2462 MHz

222n• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged bat-tery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Ima

223nSpecifications subject to change without notice. Nikon will not be held liablefor damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may c

224n❚❚ 1 NIKKOR Lenses1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6Lens mounting markLens cover CPU contactsZoom ringZoom ringLens

225n1 NIKKOR lenses are exclusively for Nikon 1 interchangeable lensformat digital cameras. The angle of view is equivalent to a35 mm format lens with

1ssIntroductionBefore using your camera for the first time, confirm that thepackage contains the items listed in the User’s Manual.Before You Begin

226nASupplied Accessories• 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6)• Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000AOptional Acc

227n❚❚ The Optional FT1 Mount AdapterRead this section for information on using the optional FT1mount adapter. Before proceeding, be sure that you hav

228nIf AF-S or AF-C is selected for Focus mode and the lens sup-ports autofocus with manual override, you can focus usingautofocus and then keep the s

229nThe Electronic RangefinderNote that with some subjects, the in-focus indicator (I) may bedisplayed when the camera is not in focus. Check focus in

230nPrecautions for Use• Lenses over 380 g (13.4 oz) should be supported at all times. Donot hold the camera or carry the camera by the strap withouts

231n❚❚ Supported Standards• DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) isa standard widely used in the digital camera industry to

232nATrademark InformationMac and OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the UnitedStates and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Win

233nBattery LifeThe number of shots or movie footage that can be recorded withfully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery,tempera

234nSymbolsC (Auto mode) ...6, 28w (Creative mode) ...6, 38u (Best moment capture mode) . 6, 63v (Advanc

235nAuto power off ... 23, 187Auto-area (AF-area mode) ... 159Autofocus ...155, 159Automa

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

236nFine-tuning white balance ...171Firmware version ...191Flash ...84, 162, 163Fla

237nMovie sound options ... 168Movie-record button ...55Movies ... 54, 57, 167Mul

238nShutter-release button ... 29, 33, 65, 68, 70, 75, 187Silent photography ...186Single AF ...

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

3sThe Camera Body (Continued)* Camera does not support TA-N100 tripod mounting spacer.2110113457612 13891 Monitor ... 4,

4sThe Monitor* Available only when Detailed is selected for Display > Shooting in thesetup menu (0 186).Note: Display shown with all indicators lit

5sARecording AreaThe area recorded when electronic vibrationreduction (0 154) is in effect during movierecording is shown by a frame in the shoot-ing

iGetting the Most from Your Camera 0 iiTable of Contents 0 ivsIntroduction 0 1zTaking and Viewing Photographs 0 28yRecording and Viewing Movies 0 54RO

6sThe Mode DialThe camera offers a choice of the follow-ing shooting modes:Mode dialz Motion Snapshot mode (0 74): Each time the shutter is released,

7sThe Multi SelectorThe multi selector and J button are usedto adjust settings and navigate the cam-era menus.Multi selectorSettings: &Access the

8sThe G ButtonMost shooting, playback, and setupoptions can be accessed from the cameramenus. Press the G button to displaythe menu selection dialog s

9s❚❚ Using the Menus1Select an item.2Select an option.Use the multi selector (0 7) to navigatethe playback, shooting, movie, imageprocessing, setup, a

10sThe & (Feature) Menu1Select an item.2Select an option.To display the feature menu and adjustcamera settings or access playbackoptions, press &a

11sThe touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations:TapFlickSlideStretch/PinchUsing the Touch ScreenTap the monitor.Flick a finger a shor

12s❚❚ Taking PicturesThe touch screen can be used for the following shooting opera-tions.AThe Touch ScreenThe touch screen responds to static electric

13s❚❚ Viewing PicturesThe touch screen can be used for the following playback opera-tions.Adjust settingsTap highlighted icons to view set-tings and t

14s❚❚ Using the MenusThe touch screen can be used for the following menu opera-tions.Zoom inUse stretch and pinch gestures tozoom in and out and slide

15s❚❚ The & MenuThe touch screen can be used to adjust settings in the & menu.Choose a menuTap a menu icon to choose amenu.Adjust settingsTap

iiGetting the Most from Your CameraTake photos with the shutter-release button.See page 6 for more informa-tion.Shutter-release buttonShoot movies wit

16s1Attach the camera strap.Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.2Charge the battery.Insert the battery into the charger q and plug the

17sDThe Battery and ChargerRead and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi–xiii and 198–201 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient te

18s3Insert the battery and a memory card.The camera stores pictures on microSD, microSDHC, andmicroSDXC memory cards (available separately; 0 194).Bef

19sDInserting and Removing Batteries and Memory CardsAlways turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteriesor memory cards. Note that the b

20sARemoving Batteries and Memory CardsAfter turning the camera off, confirm thatthe memory card access lamp (03) is offand open the battery-chamber/m

21s4Attach a lens.Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when thelens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in thismanual for i

22sIf the lens supports vibration reduction (VR), vibration reduc-tion can be controlled from the camera (0 153).ADetaching the LensBe sure the lens i

23s5Turn the camera on.Press the power switch to turn thecamera on. The power lamp willbriefly light green and the monitor willturn on. If the lens is

24s6Choose a language.ALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel ButtonsThe camera will turn on automatically when the retractable lensbarrel lock is releas

25s7Set the clock.Use the multi selector and J button(0 7) to set the time and date. Notethat the camera uses a 24-hour clock.Press 4 or 2 to highligh

iiiAccessoriesExpand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter-changeable lenses and other accessories (0 192).LensesMount adaptersSoftw

26sAThe Camera ClockThe camera clock is less accurate than most watches and householdclocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time piec

27s8Check the battery level and memory card capacity.Check the battery level and numberof exposures remaining in the moni-tor.❚❚ Battery Level❚❚ Numbe

z28zTaking and Viewing PhotographsThis chapter describes how to take, view, and delete photo-graphs in auto and creative mode.Follow the steps below t

29z3Ready the camera.4Frame the photograph.5Focus.Press the shutter-releasebutton halfway to focus. Ifthe subject is poorly lit, theflash may pop up (

30z6Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest ofthe way down to releasethe shutter and record thephotograph. The memorycard access lamp

31zViewing PhotographsTo end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.Press K to display your most recent pho-to

32zDeleting PicturesTo delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic-tures can not be recovered.1Display the photograph.Display the

33zAThe Shutter-Release ButtonThe camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camerafocuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

34zAUsing a Zoom LensUse the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger areaof the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible

35zADeleting Multiple PicturesThe Delete option in the playback menu (0 109) can be used to deleteall or selected pictures.ASee AlsoSee page 186 for i

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36zLive Image ControlLive image controls let you preview howchanges to each control will affect thefinal photograph. To choose a live imagecontrol for

37zMotion control: Suggest motion by blurringmoving objects, or “freeze” motion tocapture moving objects clearly.Freeze motionBlur motionFreeze motion

38zChoose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situa-tion, take photos using special effects, or control shutter speedand aperture.1Selec

39zChoosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or SituationChoose a creative mode according to the subject or situation:Option DescriptionProgrammed auto

40zAThe & (Feature) Menu (0 10)Pressing & in creative mode displays the items listed below. The itemsavailable vary with the option selected f

41zTaking Photos in P, S, A, and M ModesP, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of control over shutterspeed and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust

42z❚❚ S Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while thecamera automatically selects the aperture that will produ

43z❚❚ AAperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while thecamera automatically selects the shutter speed that will prod

44z❚❚ MManualIn manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.Choosing Shutter Speed and ApertureAdjust shutter speed and aperture withrefe

45z❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)Select a shutter speed of “Bulb” for longtime-exposures of moving lights, thestars, night scenery, or fireworks

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46z2Choose a shutter speed of “Bulb”.Press 2 to highlight shutter speed androtate the multi selector counterclock-wise to select “Bulb”.3Open the shut

47zThe Creative PaletteTo choose a creative effect, rotate the multi selector or use a fin-ger to rotate the creative palette in the monitor. The sele

48zHDRDetails in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (highdynamic range). Each time the shutter-release button is fullypressed, the camera

49zEasy PanoramaFollow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting,the camera focuses using auto-area AF (0 159); face detection(0 34) is not

50zAn example of how to pan the camera is shown below. With-out changing your position, pan the camera in a steady curveeither horizontally or vertica

51z❚❚ Viewing PanoramasPanoramas can be viewed by pressing 3 when a panorama isdisplayed full frame (0 31). The start of the panorama will bedisplayed

52zSelective ColorTake black-and-white pictures in which one hue appears in acolor.1Choose Select color.2Choose a color.3Take pictures.Press the shutt

53zCross ProcessSelect a base hue to take pictures with modified colors.1Select Hue.2Choose a color.3Take pictures.Press the shutter-release button al

y54yRecording and Viewing MoviesUse the movie-record button to record movies in auto, creative,and advanced movie mode.1Turn the camera on.2Choose a s

55y4Start recording.5End recording.Press the movie-record button tobegin recording. A recording indica-tor, the time elapsed, and the timeavailable ar

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56y❚❚ Shooting ModeMovies can be recorded in the shooting modes listed below.Movies can not be recorded in best moment capture or MotionSnapshot modes

57y❚❚ Advanced Movie OptionsIn v (advanced movie) mode, the fol-lowing options can be accessed by press-ing & and selecting Advanced movie inthe &

58yAThe & (Feature) Menu (0 10)Pressing & in advanced movie mode displays the items listed below.The items available vary with the type of mov

59yTaking Photographs During Movie RecordingPress the shutter-release button all theway down to take a photograph withoutinterrupting movie recording.

60yViewing MoviesMovies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 31).Press 3 to start playback.The following operations can be performed:1

61yDeleting MoviesTo delete the current movie, press O. Aconfirmation dialog will be displayed;press O again to delete the movie andreturn to playback

62yASee AlsoSee page 135 for information on trimming unwanted footage frommovies. For information on the frame size and frame rate options avail-able

63RROther Shooting ModesIn addition to the modes described above, the camera offersu (best moment capture) mode to help with hard-to-time shotsand a z

64R1Select u mode.2Choose Active Selection.3Frame the photograph.Rotate the mode dial to u (bestmoment capture).Press & (feature) to display the &

65R4Begin buffering photographs.5Shoot.6Select up to 20 frames.7Save the selected frames.Press J to save the selected frames to the memory card. Theme

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66RAActive SelectionAt default settings, the frame recorded at the moment the shutter-release button was pressed all the way down is automatically mar

67RChoosing 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

68R4Press the shutter-release button halfway.After focusing, the camera will record20 frames to a temporary memorybuffer. It will then slowly play the

69RLetting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo Selector)The Smart Photo Selector helps you capture a fleeting expres-sion on the face of a portr

70R3Frame the photograph.4Begin buffering photographs.5Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-releasebutton the rest of the way down. Thecamera will compare

71RASmart Photo SelectorThe camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to thesubject.ABufferingBuffering begins when the shutter-release bu

72R❚❚ Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo SelectorChoosing the Best ShotPress K and use the multi selector to dis-play photographs taken with th

73R❚❚ Deleting PicturesPressing O when a picture taken with theSmart Photo Selector is selected displaysa confirmation dialog; press O again todelete

74RRecord brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each timethe shutter is released, the camera records a still image andabout 1.6 s of movie foot

75R3Begin buffering.4Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-releasebutton the rest of the way down. Thecamera will record a photograph,together with about 1