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viiiThe Image Processing Menu 143Reset Processing Options ... 144White Balance...

80I❚❚ Detailed Photo InformationStill imagesMovies1 23476581211131410159271628171824252622 2023 192127242522 2023 19211 2 46512112913261631 Shooting m

81IAHistograms (0 80)Camera histograms are intended only as a guide and may differ fromthose in imaging applications. Sample histograms are shown belo

82ITo view pictures in “contact sheets” of 4, 9, or 72 images, press Jwhen a picture is displayed full frame and rotate the multi selec-tor counterclo

83ITo view pictures taken on a selected date, rotate the multi selec-tor counterclockwise when 72 pictures are displayed (0 82).The following operatio

84ITo zoom in on a photograph, display it full frame and press Jand rotate the multi selector clockwise. Playback zoom is notavailable with movies or

85IPictures can be deleted from the memory card as describedbelow. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered; pro-tected images, however,

86IRate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Rat-ing is not available with protected images.1Select a picture.Display a picture in

87I1Select the type of image used in the show.Highlight the desired option and press J.Slide ShowsTo view a slide show of the pictures onthe memory ca

88I2Adjust display times and choose a background track.Adjust the following options:Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed.Movie

89I3Select Start.The following operations can be performed while a slideshow is in progress:The options shown at right are dis-played when the show en

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91QQConnectionsInstall the supplied software to copy pictures to your computerfor viewing and editing pictures and creating short movies.Before instal

92Q4Exit the installer.Click Ye s (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation is com-plete.The following software is installed:• ViewNX 2• Short Movie

93QSystem RequirementsThe system requirements for ViewNX 2 are:WindowsCPU• Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series,1.6 GHz or bet

94QThe system requirements for Short Movie Creator are:If your system does not meet the above requirements, onlyViewNX 2 will be installed (0 93).Wind

95QTransferring Pictures1Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer.Choose one of the following methods:• Direct USB connection: Turn the came

96Q3Click Start Transfer.At default settings, all thepictures on the memorycard will be copied to thecomputer.4Terminate the connection.If the camera

97Q❚❚ Retouching PhotographsTo crop pictures and performsuch tasks as adjusting sharp-ness and tone levels, click theEdit button in the toolbar.❚❚ Cre

98QCreating Short MoviesUse the supplied Short Movie Creator software to create moviescombining photographs with Motion Snapshots, movies, andmusic.1T

99Q5Save the movie.Click Create Movie. The dia-log shown at right will bedisplayed; select one of thefollowing options and clickCreate.• Save file: Sa

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

100QConnect the camera to a television for playback.High-Definition DevicesA type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)cable (availab

101Q❚❚ HDMI Device ControlTo control the camera remotely from a device that supportsHDMI-CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface–ConsumerElectronics

102QSelected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printerconnected directly to the camera.Connecting the PrinterConnect the camera using the sup

103QPrinting Pictures One at a Time1Select a picture.Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Rotate the multiselector clockwise to zoom in on the c

104QPrinting Multiple Pictures1Display the PictBridge menu.Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (seeStep 3 on page 102).2Choose an op

105Q5Start printing.Highlight Start printing and press Jto start printing. To cancel before allcopies have been printed, press Jagain.AErrorsSee page

106QCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe DPOF print order option is used tocreate digital “print orders” for Pict-Bridge-compatible printers and

107ooThe Playback MenuTo display the playback menu, press G and select Playback.The playback menu contains the following options:G buttonOption Descri

108oCropCreate cropped copies of selected pictures.Aspect ratio: 3 : 2 113Face-priority zoomChoose whether 4 and 2 can be used during playback zoom (0

109oSelecting Multiple ImagesChoosing the options listed below dis-plays an image selection dialog. Press 4or 2 to highlight pictures (only picturesto

xiADo not remain in contact with the camera,battery, or charger for extended periodswhile the devices are on or in use. Parts ofthe device become hot.

110oIf On is selected, pictures will be displayed immediately aftershooting. To view pictures when Off is selected, press the Kbutton.Choose whether t

111oApplied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that havebeen processed to brighten shadows. Use to retouch dark orbacklit photographs.Press

112oCreate small copies of selected photo-graphs. Select Choose size and choose asize from 1280×856; 1.1M (1280 × 856 pix-els), 960×640; 0.6 M (960 ×

113oCreate a cropped copy of selected photographs.The selected image will be displayed witha default crop of the selected aspect ratioshown in yellow.

114oIf 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

115o5Save the copy.Highlight Ye s and press J to save theedited copy. If necessary, the copy canbe trimmed as described above toremove additional foo

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117iiThe Shooting MenuTo display the shooting menu, press G and select Shooting.The shooting menu contains the following options:G buttonOption Descri

118i* Varies with lens (0 128).Auto distortion controlChoose whether the camera corrects barrel and pincushion distortion.Off 125Color spaceChoose a c

119iSelect Ye s to reset the options in the shooting menu and othershooting settings to default values (0 117, 180).The options in the exposure mode

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

120iChoose a file format and compression ratio for photographs.Choose the size of photographs.❚❚ Standard PhotographsThe following options are availab

121i❚❚ PanoramasThe following options are available when Easy panorama isselected in creative mode.1 Figures for horizontal and vertical panorama are

122iANEF (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

123iChoose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo Selec-tor. If 5 is selected, the camera will save the best shot and 4 bestshot candidates.

124iChoose the file format for Motion Snapshots (0 53).Choose how the camera sets exposure.File FormatNMS filesMotion Snapshots are recorded as a 4 s

125iSelect On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wide-angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in photostaken with long lenses

126iThe color space determines the gamut of colors available forcolor reproduction. Choose sRGB for photos that will be used“as is,” with no further

127iActive D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadowsfor natural contrast. Use with high contrast scenes such as abrightly lit outdoor vi

128iPhotographs taken at slow shutter speeds are automatically pro-cessed to reduce “noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced brightpixels, or fog), slig

129iSelect On to enable electronic vibration reduction while record-ing Motion Snapshots. This feature is available even if theattached 1 NIKKOR lens

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

130iAFocus ModeThe options available vary as shown below.Menu Focus modeShooting AF-A (default), AF-S, AF-C, MFMoviesP Programmed auto, S Shutter-prio

131iAGetting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below.The shutter release may be disabled if the c

132iManual FocusManual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce thedesired results.1Select manual focus.2Choose a magnification.3Display the

133i4Focus.Rotate the multi selector until the sub-ject is in focus. Rotate the multi selec-tor clockwise to increase the focusdistance, counterclockw

134iChoose how the focus area for autofocus is selected.AF-Area ModeeAuto-areaThe camera automatically detects the subject and selectsthe focus area.c

135iFocus LockWhen Single AF is selected for Focus mode (0 129), focus lockcan be used to change the composition after focusing on thesubject in the c

136iChoose On to enable face priority (0 24).When On is selected, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light to illuminatepoorly-lit subjects if:•

137iFlash compensation alters flash outputfrom the level suggested by the camera,changing the brightness of the main sub-ject relative to the backgrou

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139((The Movie MenuTo display the movie menu, press G and select Movies.The movie menu contains the following options:1 Varies with lens (0 128).2 The

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

140(Select Ye s to reset the options in the movie menu to default val-ues (0 139).Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 62). The fasterthe fr

141(Choose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies (0 58).* Sensor output is about 60 fps.Movie SettingsOption Frame size (pixels) Recording rateBit

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

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

144)Select Ye s to reset the options in the image processing menu todefault values (0 143).White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the co

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

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

147)3Measure white balance.When the camera is ready to measurewhite balance, a flashing L will bedisplayed. Before the indicator stopsflashing, frame

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

149)The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make anexposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures,but the more likely

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

150)Choose how the camera processes photographs.Modifying Picture ControlsExisting preset and custom Picture Controls (0 154) can bemodified to suit t

151)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

152)❚❚ Picture Control SettingsQuick adjustChoose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce orexaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control(not

153)D“A” (Auto)Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with expo-sure and the position of the subject in the frame.APrevious Settin

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

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

156)Select On to reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels,lines, or fog). If Off is selected, noise reduction will only be per-formed at high ISO

157ggThe Setup MenuTo display the setup menu, press G and select Setup.The setup menu contains the following options:G buttonOption Description Defaul

158gSelect 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

159gIf Enable release is selected, the shutter can be released whenno memory card is inserted. No pictures will be recorded,although they will be dis

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

160gPlaybackChoose the information displayed during playback (0 79).Highlight items and press 2 to select ordeselect. If Autofocus/self-timer isselect

161gIf On is selected, exposure will lock whilethe shutter-release button is pressedhalfway.Reduce flicker and banding in the display and in movies wh

162gChange time zones, set the camera clock,choose the date display order, or turndaylight saving time on or off (0 18).Choose a language for camera m

163gPhotographs taken while On is selected contain information oncamera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automaticallyduring playback or when

164gCheck and optimize the camera image sensor and image proces-sors if you notice unexpected bright spots in your pictures (notethat the camera comes

165nnTechnical NotesRead this chapter for information on compatible accessories,cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error mes-sage i

166nSoftware Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering suchfeatures as white balance adjustment and color controlpoints.Note: Use the la

167nApproved Memory CardsThe following cards have been tested and approved for use inthe camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recom-m

168nApproved Eye-Fi CardsWhen inserted in the camera, Eye-Fi cards can be used to uploadphotographs to a preselected destination. As of October 2012,

169nAttaching a Power Connector and AC AdapterTurn the camera off before attaching an optional power connec-tor and AC adapter.1Ready the camera.Open

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

170n4Connect the AC adapter.Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on ACadapter (q) and the EP-5C power cable to the DC socket (w).A P ic

171nStorageIf 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.

172nDo not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks orvibration.Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction i

173nCleaning: 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-

174nDo 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

175n• A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its chargewhen used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement.Purchas

176nThe following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in eachmode.❚❚ C Auto, u Best Moment Capture, v Advanced Movie, and z Motion Snapshot

177n1 Has no effect on movies recorded with movie-record button.2 RAW images fixed at 4608 × 3072 pixels.3 Smart Photo Selector mode only.4 Not availa

178n❚❚ w Creative ModeIn the table below, creative modes are represented by the following icons: j night landscape, o night portrait, m backlighting,

179n1 Has no effect on movies recorded with movie-record button.2 NEF (RAW) and NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine not available.3 RAW images fixed at 4608 × 3072

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

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180nDefaults for the options in the playback, shooting, movie, imageprocessing, and setup menus may be found on pages 107, 117,139, 143, and 157, resp

181nThe following table shows the number of pictures or amount ofmovie footage that can be stored on a 16 GB Toshiba SD-E016GUX UHS-I SDHC card at dif

182n❚❚ 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

183n❚❚ HD Movies* For information on the maximum length that can be recorded in a singleclip, see page 141.❚❚ Slow-Motion Movies* Up to 3 s of slow-mo

184nIf the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of com-mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre-sentative.Battery/

185nShooting (All Modes)The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card.The shutter-release is disabled:• The battery is exha

186nShooting (P, S, A, and M Modes)MoviesFlicker or banding appears in movies or in the display: Choose a Flicker reduc-tion setting that matches the

187nPlaybackMiscellaneousNEF (RAW) images are not displayed: The camera displays only the JPEG copiesof NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine images (0 122).“Tall” (p

188nThis section lists the error messages that appear in the display.Error MessagesMessage Solution 0(Shutter-speed or aperture display flashes)If the

189nMemory card is locked (write protected).Turn the camera off and slide the cardwrite-protect switch to the “write”position.14Eye-Fi cards cannot be

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

190n* 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

191nNikon 1 J3 Digital CameraSpecificationsTypeType Digital camera with support for interchangeablelensesLens mount Nikon 1 mountEffective angle of vi

192nFile format • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx.1:4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 1

193nExposureMetering TTL metering using image sensorMetering method • Matrix• Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center offrame• Spot: Meters 2

194nFlashBuilt-in flash • Auto; Soft, Miniature effect, Selective color (Creativemode): Flash pops up automatically and fires asrequired• Night portra

195nMovieMetering TTL metering using image sensorMetering method • Matrix• Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center offrame• Spot: Meters 2 mm

196n• 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

197nMH-27 battery chargerRated input AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 0.2 ARated output DC 8.4 V/0.6 ASupported batteries Nikon EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion bat

198nSpecifications subject to change without notice. Nikon will not be held liablefor damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may c

199n❚❚ 1 NIKKOR Lenses1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.61 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6Lens hood mounting markZoom ringLens mounting markCPU contactsFocal len

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

200n1 NIKKOR lenses are exclusively for Nikon 1 interchangeable lensformat digital cameras. The angle of view is equivalent to a35 mm format lens wit

201nASupplied Accessories• 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5• Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000AOptional Accessories• 40.5 mm screw-on filters• Bayonet Hoo

202n❚❚ The Optional FT1 Mount AdapterRead this section for information on using the optional FT1mount adapter. Before proceeding, be sure that you ha

203nIf the lens supports autofocus with manual override, afterfocusing using autofocus you can keep the shutter-releasebutton pressed halfway and rota

204nThe Electronic RangefinderNote that with some subjects, the in-focus indicator (I) may bedisplayed when the camera is not in focus. Check focus in

205nPrecautions for Use• Lenses over 380 g (13.4 oz) should be supported at all times.Do not hold the camera or carry the camera by the strap with-out

206n❚❚ Supported Standards• DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) isa standard widely used in the digital camera industry to

207nATrademark InformationMacintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of AppleInc. in the United States and/or other countries. Micros

208nBattery LifeThe number of shots or movie footage that can be recorded withfully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery,tempera

209nSymbolsC (Auto mode) ... 6, 21w (Creative mode) ... 6, 31u (Best moment capture mode) . 6, 45v (Advanc

3sThe Camera Body (Continued)* Camera does not support TA-N100 tripod mounting spacer.211011345768912 131 Monitor ...

210nBBackground track ...56, 88, 98Backlighting ...33, 40Basic info ...7

211nFocal plane mark ...2, 133Focus ...129, 134Focus area ...

212nOOptical VR ...128PPhoto information ...79PictBridge ...

213nTheme ... 55, 115Thumbnail playback ...82Time ...

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4sThe Monitor* Available only when Detailed is selected for Display > Shooting in thesetup menu (0 159).421 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 113129302817121314182127

5sAThe Framing GridA framing grid can be displayed by selectingOn for Display > Grid display in the setupmenu (0 159).ASee alsoFor information on a

6sThe Mode DialThe camera offers a choice of the follow-ing shooting modes:Mode dialz Motion Snapshot mode (0 53): 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: &See page 10

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

iGetting the Most from Your Camera 0 iiTable of Contents 0 ivsIntroduction 0 1zAuto Mode 0 216Creative Mode 0 31bBest Moment Capture Mode 0 459Motion

10s& (Feature)• Live image control (C auto mode; 0 25): Adjust exposure (Bright-ness control), contrast (Active D-Lighting), or depth of field(Bac

11s1Attach 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

12sDThe Battery and ChargerRead and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xii and 172–175 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temp

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

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

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

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

17s5Turn the camera on.Press the power switch to turn thecamera on. The power lamp willbriefly light green and the monitor willturn on. Be sure to re

18s6Choose a language and set the clock.A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first timethe camera is turned on. Use the multi selector an

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

iiGetting the Most from Your CameraTake photos with the shutter-release button.Photos can be taken in anymode by pressing the shutter-release button.

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

21zzAuto ModeShoot photographs and movies. The camera automaticallyadjusts settings to suit the subject.1Select auto mode.2Ready the camera.3Frame th

22z4Focus.Press the shutter-release button half-way to focus. If the subject is poorly lit,the flash may pop up (0 72) and theAF-assist illuminator (0

23zAThe Shutter-Release ButtonThe camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camerafocuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway

24zAUsing 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

25z❚❚ Live Image ControlLive image controls let you preview howchanges to each control will affect thefinal photograph. To choose a live imagecontrol

26zMotion control: Suggest motion by blurringmoving objects, or “freeze” motion tocapture moving objects clearly.Freeze motionBlur motionFreeze motion

27zTo end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.Viewing PhotographsPress K to display your most recent pho-to

28zDeleting PicturesTo delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic-tures can not be recovered.1Display the photograph.Display the

29zIn auto mode, the movie-record buttoncan be used to shoot HD movies withsound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (themovie crop is shown in the display).

iiiAccessoriesExpand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter-changeable lenses and other accessories (0 165).LensesWireless mobile ada

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3166Creative ModeChoose creative mode when to take photos using special effects,match settings to the scene, or control shutter speed and aper-ture.1S

326Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes:Choosing a SceneOption DescriptionProgrammed auto (P)The camera sets shutter speed and apertu

336Night portrait (o)Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed,the camera takes a series of shots, some with theflash and some without, an

346P, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of control over shutterspeed and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust settings accord-ing to your creative

356S Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while thecamera automatically selects the aperture that will produce

366A Aperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while thecamera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produc

376M ManualIn manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.❚❚ Choosing Shutter Speed and ApertureAdjust shutter speed and aperture withref

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

3962Choose a shutter speed of “Bulb”.Press 2 to highlight shutter speed androtate the multi selector counterclock-wise to select “Bulb”.3Open the shut

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

406The method used to capture details in shaded areas of back-litsubjects depends on the option selected for HDR in the shoot-ing menu (0 117).Backlig

416Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting,the camera focuses using auto-area AF (0 134); face detection(0 24) is not available. Ex

426An 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

436❚❚ Viewing PanoramasPanoramas can be viewed by pressing 3 when a panorama isdisplayed full frame (0 27). The start of the panorama will bedisplaye

446Recording Movies in Creative ModeIn creative mode, the movie-record but-ton can be used to shoot HD movieswith sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9(t

45bbBest Moment Capture ModeThis mode is ideal for fast-changing, hard-to-capture subjects.Choose when to release the shutter as the scene plays back

46b2Frame the photograph.3Press the shutter-release button halfway.4View the buffer contents.5Record the desired frame.Compose the photograph with you

47bChoose Smart Photo Selector mode to let the camera help youtake photos that capture a fleeting expression on the face of aportrait subject or other

48b2Frame the photograph.3Begin buffering photographs.4Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-releasebutton the rest of the way down. Thecamera will compare

49bABufferingBuffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfwayand ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button isp

vBest Moment Capture Mode 45Slow View...45Smart Photo Selector...

50bChoosing the Best ShotViewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo SelectorPress K and use the multi selector todisplay photographs taken with theSmar

51bDeleting PicturesPressing O when a picture taken with theSmart Photo Selector is selected displaysa confirmation dialog; press O again todelete the

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5399Motion Snapshot ModeRecord brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each timethe shutter is released, the camera records a still image andabou

5493Begin buffering.4Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-releasebutton the rest of the way down. Thecamera will record a photograph,together with about 1

559❚❚ Choosing a ThemeTo choose the background music for themovie, press 1 (&) and use the multiselector and J button to select fromBeauty, Waves,

569Deleting Motion SnapshotsTo delete the current Motion Snapshot,press O. A confirmation dialog will be dis-played; press O again to delete the photo

57yyRecording and Viewing MoviesThe camera can record high-definition(HD) movies with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9and slow-motion movies with an aspectra

58yRecord movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.1Choose a shooting mode.2Frame the opening shot.Recording HD MoviesRotate the mode dial to ch

59y3Start recording.4End recording.Press the movie-record button tobegin recording. A recording indica-tor, the time elapsed, and the timeavailable a

viDeleting Pictures ...85Deleting the Current Picture...

60yAThe Movie CropThe movie crop is shown in the monitor.AFocus LockIf Single AF is selected for Focus mode in the movie menu foradvanced movie mode,

61y❚❚ Taking Photographs During HD Movie RecordingPress the shutter-release button all theway down to take a photograph withoutinterrupting HD movie r

62ySilent slow-motion movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3 can berecorded by selecting y Slow motion from the 1 (&) buttonmenu in advanced movie m

63y3Focus.4Start recording.Press the movie-record button tobegin recording. A recording indica-tor, the time elapsed, and the timeavailable are displ

64y5End recording.Press the movie-record button againto end recording. Recording will endautomatically when the maximumlength is reached, the memory

65yMovies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 27).Press 3 to start playback.The following operations can be performed:Viewing Movies1

66yDeleting MoviesTo delete the current movie, press O. Aconfirmation dialog will be displayed;press O again to delete the movie andreturn to playback

67ttMore on PhotographyPressing 4 (C) on the multi selector displays a choice of shutter-release modes for still photography:Continuous ModeTo take pi

68tDContinuous ModeThe maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst var-ies with the release mode. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps, th

69tSelf-Timer ModesThe self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits.1Display release mode options.2Select the desired self-time

viiThe Shooting Menu 117Reset Shooting Options ...119Exposure Mode...

70tNote that the timer may not start or a photograph may not betaken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations inwhich the shutter can n

71tExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the valuesuggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker.1Display exposure compens

72tUse the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject ispoorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The cameraoffers a cho

73tChoosing a Flash ModeThe options available vary with the shooting mode.1 Select to disable built-in flash.2 Available only when built-in flash is r

74tDRaising the FlashWhen using the flash, be sure it is fully raisedas shown at right. Do not touch the flash dur-ing shooting.AFlash ModesThe flash

75tALowering the Built-in FlashTo save power when the flash is not in use,press it gently downward until the latchclicks into place. Do not use force.

76tAttach an optional WU-1b wireless mobile adapter to the cam-era USB connector to copy images to, or control the camerafrom, smartphone or tablet de

77t4Take pictures remotely.Once a wireless connection is estab-lished, the smart device will displaythe view through the camera lens; thecamera will d

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79IIMore on PlaybackPhoto information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback (0 27). The information displayed can beselected usi