Nikon SB2F01 11, J2 Take pictures or movies in any of five modes, Connecting to a Computer

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Connecting to a Computer	63
Installing the Supplied Software	63
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer	65
Technical Notes	68
Optional Accessories	68
Storage and Cleaning	71
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions	72
Troubleshooting	76
Error Messages	79
Specifications	81
Index	90

Take pictures or movies in any of five modes.

Choose q z Motion Snapshot mode (0 44) to record both photographs and brief movie vignettes,

w y Smart Photo Selector mode (0 32) to capture fleeting changes of expression and other hard-to-time shots,

e C auto photo mode (0 20) to sim- plify photography by leaving the cam- era in charge of settings,

r w creative mode (0 26) to use

special effects, match settings to the scene, or shoot in exposure modes P, S,

A, or M, or

t 1 movie mode (0 36) to record high-definition or slow-motion movies.

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Contents Digital Camera Table of Contents Connecting to a Computer Take pictures or movies in any of five modesTechnical Notes Digitutor Camera SettingsSymbols and Conventions Will be read by all who use the productFollowing documentation is supplied with the camera Product DocumentationATurn off immediately in the event of mal For Your SafetyAObserve caution when using a flash AObserve proper precautions when handling the charger Plies with Canadian ICES-003 Important Safety INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE These Instructions Disposing of Data Storage Devices AVC Patent Portfolio License Life-Long Learning DUse Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesAServicing the Camera and Accessories ABefore Taking Important PicturesSIntroduction Package ContentsCamera Body Parts of the CameraCamera Body Charged or Partially Discharged MonitorAttach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets Charge the batteryFirst Steps Attach the camera strapThen slide in the memory card until it clicks into place Insert the battery and a memory cardTation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch Pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches,Attach a lens Turn the camera onATurning the Camera Off AThe Framing Grid Choosing a Language and Setting the Camera ClockPress $ to cycle through shooting or playback indicators $Display ButtonZAuto Photo Mode Taking Photos in Auto Photo ModeReady the camera Frame the photograph Position your subject in the center of the frameFocus Shoot Smoothly press the shutter-releaseALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons ASee Also AAuto Power OffFace-Priority AF AAutomatic Scene SelectionSee page 60 for slide show options Viewing PhotographsDelete the photograph Deleting PicturesDisplay the photograph Press ORotate the mode dial to w 6Creative ModeChoosing a Creative Mode Select creative modeA, M Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenesChoosing a Scene Option DescriptionTop and bottom of each photo is blurred so that A, M Ground into focusManual On displayed when processing is complete BacklightingDFraming HDR Photographs Start shooting Easy PanoramaFollow the steps below to shoot panoramas Set focus and exposureRotate the mode dial to y 8Smart Photo Selector ModeTaking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode Select Smart Photo Selector modeASmart Photo Selector Mode Begin buffering photographsPress the shutter-release button half Current picture. To end playback Choosing the Best ShotTor right to view the next picture, Ture displayed will not have a fileADeleting Individual Photographs Deleting PicturesRecord movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 YMovie ModeSelect movie mode HD MoviesAMaximum Length Start recordingEnd recording AAudio RecordingPage DRecording Movies Choosing the Movie TypeMotion. a slow-motion movie crop Rotate the mode dial toSelect slow-motion mode Slow MotionSee page 60 for frame rate options Viewing Movies Following operations can be performedUse Description Deleting Movies Rotate the mode dial to z 9Motion Snapshot ModeShooting in Motion Snapshot Mode Select Motion Snapshot modeBegin buffering Frame the pictureChoosing a Theme AMotion Snapshot ModeViewing Motion Snapshots Deleting Motion SnapshotsTo delete the current Motion Snapshot 7Available Settings ControlColor space Autoexposure Lock Focus lock Self-timer Exposure Compensation Flash mode Movie mode ThemeFlexible program Focus mode AF-area mode Face-priority AF Built-in AF assist WCreative ModeExposure mode Image quality Interval timer ShootingNEF RAW and NEF RAW + Jpeg fine not available Autoexposure Lock Self-timer Focus lockTMore on Photography Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesDisplay self-timer options Press 4 E to display self-timer optionsShutter has been released Remote control mode Aim the ML-L3 atSelect the desired option Frame the photograph and shootAMovie Mode AUsing the Built-in FlashATripod Mounting Spacer Rear curtain + Built-in FlashFill flash Slow syncFill flash NY Red-eye reduction Nq Rear-curtain sync Choosing a Flash ModeDisplay the flash mode options Fill flash NY Red-eye reductionTo save power when the flash is not in use See page 61 for information on adjusting the flash levelALowering the Built-in Flash UUsing the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the menus AUsing the MenusShooting Menu Options Playback Menu OptionsControl Color space Options Interval timerFocus mode MeteringSetup Menu Options Installing the Supplied Software QConnecting to a ComputerSystem requirements for the ViewNX 2 are System RequirementsStart Nikon Transfer Viewing and Editing Pictures on a ComputerTransferring Pictures Choose how pictures will be copied to the computerAStarting ViewNX 2 Manually Viewing PicturesClick Start Transfer Terminate the connectionRetouching Photographs Printing PicturesAFor More Information Lenses Mount lenses Mount Adapter FT1 Optional AccessoriesCR2025 battery NTechnical NotesSoftware TripodAdapters GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB Approved Memory CardsSdhc cards 64 GBLens Storage and CleaningCleaning StorageCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Page Page Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks DServicing the Camera and AccessoriesMonitor is off TroubleshootingIndicators are not displayed Press the $button DisplayMovies Shutter-release is disabledMovies in movie mode 0 36.n No sound is recorded for movies Shooting All Shooting and Exposure ModesCannot delete images PlaybackMiscellaneous Cannot hear movie soundPage Message Solution Nikon 1 J2 Digital Camera SpecificationsFile system Release ModeStorage File format MediaExposure Metering Self-timerSure mode Exposure lock ReleaseManual focus MF AF-area modeFocus Autofocus Lens servoMotion Snapshot Power source BatteryMovie HD moviesMH-27 battery charger Rated input Dimensions/weightWeight TemperatureConstruction DimensionsNikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Type Focal lengthATrademark Information Still images Approximately 230 shots Battery LifeIndex SymbolsPress the shutter-release button Zoom ring Page SB2H0111