Nikon J2 White, 6MVA3111 01 Top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that, AAvailable Settings

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Selective color (s)

Soft (q)

Option

Description

Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect. To choose the amount of softening, press J when the view through the lens is dis- played, highlight an option using the multi selector, and press Jto select.

The top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that

the subject appears to have been a diorama photo- Miniature effect (r) graphed at short range. Works best when shooting

from a high vantage point.

Take photos in which only the hue chosen with the multi selector and J but- ton appears in color.

Note that movies can not be recorded in creative mode and that pressing the movie-record button has no effect.

AAvailable Settings

For information on the options available in creative mode, see page 50.

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Contents Digital Camera Table of Contents Connecting to a Computer Take pictures or movies in any of five modesTechnical Notes Will be read by all who use the product Camera SettingsSymbols and Conventions DigitutorProduct Documentation Following documentation is supplied with the cameraFor Your Safety ATurn off immediately in the event of malAObserve 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 ABefore Taking Important Pictures DUse Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesAServicing the Camera and Accessories Life-Long LearningPackage Contents SIntroductionParts of the Camera Camera BodyCamera Body Monitor Charged or Partially DischargedAttach the camera strap Charge the batteryFirst Steps Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyeletsPressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, Insert the battery and a memory cardTation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch Then slide in the memory card until it clicks into placeAttach a lens Turn the camera onATurning the Camera Off $Display Button Choosing a Language and Setting the Camera ClockPress $ to cycle through shooting or playback indicators AThe Framing GridZAuto 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 AAutomatic Scene Selection AAuto Power OffFace-Priority AF ASee AlsoViewing Photographs See page 60 for slide show optionsPress O Deleting PicturesDisplay the photograph Delete the photographSelect creative mode 6Creative ModeChoosing a Creative Mode Rotate the mode dial to wOption Description Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenesChoosing a Scene A, MTop and bottom of each photo is blurred so that A, M Ground into focusManual On displayed when processing is complete BacklightingDFraming HDR Photographs Set focus and exposure Easy PanoramaFollow the steps below to shoot panoramas Start shootingSelect Smart Photo Selector mode 8Smart Photo Selector ModeTaking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode Rotate the mode dial to yASmart Photo Selector Mode Begin buffering photographsPress the shutter-release button half Ture displayed will not have a file Choosing the Best ShotTor right to view the next picture, Current picture. To end playbackDeleting Pictures ADeleting Individual PhotographsHD Movies YMovie ModeSelect movie mode Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16AAudio Recording Start recordingEnd recording AMaximum LengthPage Choosing the Movie Type DRecording MoviesSlow Motion Rotate the mode dial toSelect slow-motion mode Motion. a slow-motion movie cropSee page 60 for frame rate options Viewing Movies Following operations can be performedUse Description Deleting Movies Select Motion Snapshot mode 9Motion Snapshot ModeShooting in Motion Snapshot Mode Rotate the mode dial to zFrame the picture Begin bufferingAMotion Snapshot Mode Choosing a ThemeViewing 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 Interval timer Shooting WCreative ModeExposure mode Image quality Focus mode AF-area mode Face-priority AF Built-in AF assistAutoexposure Lock Self-timer Focus lock NEF RAW and NEF RAW + Jpeg fine not availablePress 4 E to display self-timer options Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesDisplay self-timer options TMore on PhotographyFrame the photograph and shoot Remote control mode Aim the ML-L3 atSelect the desired option Shutter has been releasedAMovie Mode AUsing the Built-in FlashATripod Mounting Spacer Slow sync Built-in FlashFill flash Rear curtain +Fill flash NY Red-eye reduction Choosing a Flash ModeDisplay the flash mode options Fill flash NY Red-eye reduction Nq Rear-curtain syncTo 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 AUsing the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the menusPlayback Menu Options Shooting Menu OptionsMetering Options Interval timerFocus mode Control Color spaceSetup Menu Options QConnecting to a Computer Installing the Supplied SoftwareSystem Requirements System requirements for the ViewNX 2 areChoose how pictures will be copied to the computer Viewing and Editing Pictures on a ComputerTransferring Pictures Start Nikon TransferTerminate the connection Viewing PicturesClick Start Transfer AStarting ViewNX 2 ManuallyRetouching Photographs Printing PicturesAFor More Information NTechnical Notes Optional AccessoriesCR2025 battery Lenses Mount lenses Mount Adapter FT1Software TripodAdapters 64 GB Approved Memory CardsSdhc cards GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GBStorage Storage and CleaningCleaning LensCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Page Page DServicing the Camera and Accessories Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocksDisplay TroubleshootingIndicators are not displayed Press the $button Monitor is offShooting All Shooting and Exposure Modes Shutter-release is disabledMovies in movie mode 0 36.n No sound is recorded for movies MoviesCannot hear movie sound PlaybackMiscellaneous Cannot delete imagesPage Message Solution Specifications Nikon 1 J2 Digital CameraMedia Release ModeStorage File format File systemRelease Self-timerSure mode Exposure lock Exposure MeteringLens servo AF-area modeFocus Autofocus Manual focus MFHD movies Power source BatteryMovie Motion SnapshotTemperature Dimensions/weightWeight MH-27 battery charger Rated inputFocal length DimensionsNikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Type ConstructionATrademark Information Battery Life Still images Approximately 230 shotsSymbols IndexPress the shutter-release button Zoom ring Page SB2H0111