Nikon 1 J1, 27528, 27534 Active D-Lighting, D, A

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Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows

for natural contrast. Use with high contrast scenes such as a

brightly lit outdoor view framed in a door or window or a sub-

jects in the shade on a sunny day. It is most effective when used

with Matrix metering (0117).

Active D-Lighting

Active D-Lighting: Off Active D-Lighting: Y On

DActive D-Lighting

Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in pho-

tographs taken with Active D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible

with some subjects.

A“Active D-Lighting” Versus “D-Lighting”

The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu is used to adjust

exposure during shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while the

D-Lighting option in the playback menu (097) is used to optimize

dynamic range in images after shooting.

Contents

Main D A 0 Page Page Accessories View short movies in high definition. Table of Contents Page Page Page Page Page x For Your Safety A A xi A xii A xiii Notices xiv xv xvi xvii D A Page s 1 Introduction Memory cards are sold separately. Confirm that the package contains the following items. Parts of the Camera 3 The Camera Body (Continued) The Monitor The $ (Display) Button A 6 The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the follow- ing shooting modes: 7 The Multi Selector Note: You can also highlight items by rotating the multi selector. A The & (Feature) Button The G Button Page 1 2 First Steps A Page Page D GB A D 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 z 21 Still Image Mode 1 Still image mode is the mode generally used for taking photos. 2 A 3 4 A 5 Page Page A Viewing Photographs Deleting Pictures 1 2 A Page Smart Photo Selector Mode 1 Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode 2 3 A 4 A Choosing the Best Shot Viewing Photographs Deleting Pictures A Page y Movie Mode 1 2 D HD Movies 3 4 A D 1 2 3 Slow Motion 4 5 A 42 Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (028). Press J to start playback. Viewing Movies Deleting Movies Page Motion Snapshot Mode 1 Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode 2 3 4 A Deleting Motion Snapshots Viewing Motion Snapshots 49 Available Settings Page 51 Movie Mode/Motion Snapshot Mode Page t More on Photography 2 1 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 3 4 A 1 2 Exposure Compensation Page The Built-in Flash Choosing a Flash Mode 1 2 Page A Page I 63 More on Playback Still images Movies Simple Photo Information 64 Detailed Photo Information Movies Still images A 66 Thumbnail Playback 67 Calendar Playback To view pictures taken on a selected date, press W down when 72 pictures are dis- played (066). 68 Playback Zoom Deleting the Current Picture The Playback Menu Deleting Pictures 1 2 Rating Pictures 1 Slide Shows 2 3 Page Q Connections 1 2 Installing the Supplied Software 3 4 5 77 System Requirements The system requirements for the Short Movie Creator are: If your system does not meet the above requirements, only ViewNX 2 will be installed (079). 78 The system requirements for the ViewNX 2 are: A Transferring Pictures 1 2 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer A 3 4 Viewing Pictures A Creating Short Movies 1 2 3 4 5 A High-Definition Devices 1 2 3 Viewing Pictures on TV A D A Connecting the Printer 1 2 3 Printing Photographs A Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 2 3 D Printing Multiple Pictures 1 2 3 A 4 5 A Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set D o 93 The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options: To display the playback menu, press G and select the play- back menu tab (K). Page Selecting Multiple Images A Page D-Lighting D A Page Crop Page D Page i 103 The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options: To display the shooting menu, press G and select the shoot- ing menu tab (C, y, 1, or z). Page Reset Shooting Options 106 Exposure Mode A PProgrammed Auto 1 A SShutter-Priority Auto 1 AAperture-Priority Auto 1 MManual 1 A Page 2 3 4 114 Choose the size of photographs taken in still image and Smart Photo Selector modes. Image Quality Image Size A 116 Choose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies (037). Frame Rate Movie Settings A 117 Metering Autoexposure Lock 1 2 3 White Balance Fine-Tuning White Balance 1 2 3 A Preset Manual 1 2 3 4 D A ISO Sensitivity A Modifying Picture Controls 1 Picture Control 2 3 A 127 Picture Control Settings D A Edit/Save 1 Custom Picture Control 2 3 Load from/Save to Card A Color Space A Active D-Lighting D A Long Exposure NR High ISO Noise Reduction Fade in/Fade Out Movie Sound Options A 1 2 3 Interval Timer Shooting D A Vibration Reduction A 137 Focus Mode Page A Page 3 A 142 Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected. AF-Area Mode A Focus Lock 1 2 3 Face-Priority AF Built-in AF Assist Flash Compensation 147 g The setup menu contains the following options: The Setup Menu To display the setup menu, press G and select the setup menu tab (B). Page Reset Setup Options Format Memory Card Slot Empty Release Lock Page Sound Settings Auto Power Off Remote on Duration Assign AE/AF-L Button Shutter Button AE Lock Flicker Reduction A Reset File Numbering 154 Choose a language for camera messages and displays. Time Zone and Date Language Auto Image Rotation D Firmware Version A Page n Technical Notes Optional Accessories A Page Page Approved Memory Cards Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 1 2 3 4 Storage Cleaning Storage and Cleaning Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Page Page D Defaults 169 HD Movies Memory Card Capacity 170 Slow Motion Movies Still Images (Smart Photo Selector Mode) Still Images (Motion Snapshot Mode) Display Troubleshooting Shooting (All Exposure Modes) Shooting (P, S, A, and M Modes) Movies Playback Miscellaneous 176 This section lists the error messages that appear in the display. Error Messages Page Page Page Nikon 1 J1 Digital Camera Specifications Page Page Page Page Page Page Page A Page Battery Life Index Symbols A B C D E F G H I J L Q R S T U