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Camera Settings
Symbols and Conventions
Digitutor
AFor Your Safety
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Take photos with the shutter-releasebutton
Shoot movies with the movie-recordbutton
Create short movies with music
Install
copy
Accessories
Wireless
Lenses mobile adapters
Software for
Nikon digital
Introduction
Auto Mode
Taking Photos in Auto Mode
Creative Mode
Best Moment Capture Mode
Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector
Motion Snapshot Mode
Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode
Viewing Motion Snapshots
Connections
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer
The Playback Menu
The Shooting Menu
Reset Shooting Options
Auto Distortion Control
The Movie Menu
The Image Processing Menu
The Setup Menu
Technical Notes
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
For Your Safety
❚❚WARNINGS
•Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment
•Do not short or disassemble the battery
•Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat
•Do not immerse in or expose to water
AObserve proper precautions when handling the charger:
Notices
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
ATTENTION
plies with Canadian ICES-003
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A
The Battery Charger
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTIONS
Modifications
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
or reproduced
tions
•Comply with copyright notices
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
AVC Patent Portfolio License
Temperature Warnings
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
DUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories
AServicing the Camera and Accessories
ABefore Taking Important Pictures
ALife-LongLearning
•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com
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sIntroduction
User’s Manual
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
1Movie-recordbutton
2 Shutter-release
18
The Camera Body (Continued)
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17
7Power connector cover
for optional power connector......167
The Monitor
Detailed
Display
Shooting
AThe Framing Grid
Grid display
ASee also
The Multi Selector
Settings: &
Menu navigation:
Settings: C
Settings: E
The GButton
❚❚Choosing a Shooting Mode
Shooting mode
Motion Snapshot mode
Auto mode
Creative mode
Motion Snapshot mode
Best moment capture mode
Auto mode
wCreative mode: Choose a scene (0 33)
vAdvanced movie mode: Choose between HD (0 57) and slow- motion movies (0 62)
A&(Feature)
In playback mode, the &key can be used to rate pictures (0 86)
❚❚Using the Menus
1 Select an item
2 Select an option
Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired option and press Jto select
AUsing the Menus
First Steps
1 Attach the camera strap
Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets
2 Charge the battery
Battery charging
DThe Battery and Charger
caution could damage the battery or impair its performance
tery temperatures from 0°C (32°F) to 10°C (50°F) and from 45°C
ture is below 0°C (32°F) or above 60°C (140°F)
Charge the battery at ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F)
3 Insert the battery and a memory card
DInserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards
AFormatting Memory Cards
Format memory card
Note that this permanently deletes any data the card may contain
keep to a computer before proceeding
ARemoving Batteries and Memory Cards
To remove a memory card, first press the
card in to eject it (q); the card can then
be removed by hand (w)
DMemory Cards
4 Attach a lens
Mounting mark (lens)
Mounting mark
(camera)
ALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
5 Turn the camera on
ATurning the Camera Off
AAuto Power Off
AAttaching and Removing Lenses
6 Choose a language and set the clock
Note
Language
Time zone and date
AThe Camera Clock
and reset as necessary
The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable
clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the
clock to the correct time and date
7 Check the battery level and memory card capacity
❚❚ Battery Level
❚❚Number of Exposures Remaining
zAuto Mode
4Focus
If the camera is able to focus, the selected Focus area
, the selected
sound if the subject is moving)
5 Shoot
AThe Shutter-ReleaseButton
can take additional photographs without refocusing by keeping the
shutter-releasebutton pressed halfway between shots
AAutomatic Scene Selection
Scene icon
AUsing a Zoom Lens
Zoom in Zoom out
Zoom ring
Zoom guide
AFace Priority
❚❚Live Image Control
Active D-Lighting:High Active D-Lighting:Low
Background sharp
Increase effect
Soften background
moving objects, or “freeze” motion to
capture moving objects clearly
Brightness control: Make pictures brighter
or darker
DLive Image Control
Viewing Photographs
Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to view additional pictures
Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered
Recording Movies in Auto Mode
ATaking Photographs During Recording
See page 65 for information on viewing movies
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6Creative Mode
Choosing a Scene
Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes:
Option
adjust camera settings
(S)
the camera takes a series of shots, some with the
ture background lighting in portraits taken at night
Night portrait (o)
displayed and no pictures can be taken. Note that
the edges of photos are cropped out and that the
Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes
P Programmed Auto
6 aperture
ARestoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings
S Shutter-PriorityAuto
Fast shutter speed ( /1600 s)
Slow shutter speed (1 s)
❚❚Choosing a Shutter Speed
AContinuous Shooting
AAperture-PriorityAuto
❚❚Choosing an Aperture
MManual
In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture
below). Press 2 to highlight shutter
speed or aperture and rotate the multi
selector to choose a value, then repeat
AThe Exposure Indicator
6 ❚❚ Long Time-Exposures(M Mode Only)
1 Ready the camera
Long exposure NR
3 Open the shutter
4 Close the shutter
Backlighting
HDR
On displayed when processing is complete
pressed, and the flash fires with each shot
DFraming HDR Photographs
Recording Movies in Creative Mode
that regardless of the mode selected
mode (0 57)
ATaking Photographs During Recording
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bBest Moment Capture Mode
2 Frame the photograph
Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame
4 View the buffer contents
Keep the shutter-releasebutton Progress
the buffer back in a continuous loop
Smart Photo Selector
3 Begin buffering photographs
4Shoot
Smoothly press the shutter-release
ABuffering
DSmart Photo Selector Files
For information on the options available in best moment capture mode, see page
ABest Moment Capture Mode
Number of shots saved
Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector
Selector, only the best shot will be dis
played (when you press the multi selec
tor right to view the next picture, the
camera will skip over the best shot can
Note that once
deleted, pictures can not be recovered
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9Motion Snapshot Mode
3 Begin buffering
camera will record a photograph
❚❚Choosing a Theme
Beauty
Waves
Relaxation
Tenderness
Note that once deleted, Motion Snapshots
can not be recovered
yRecording and Viewing Movies
Mode
CAuto mode (0 31)
wCreative mode (0 43)
auto (P)
Recording HD Movies
1 Choose a shooting mode
P Programmed auto
Shutter-priority
auto
3 Start recording
Press the movie-recordbutton to begin recording. A recording indica
tor, the time elapsed, and the time available are displayed while record
ing is in progress
AAudio Recording
AThe Movie Crop
AFocus Lock
ATaking Photographs During Movie Recording
DRecording Movies
Flicker reduction
50 Hz
60 Hz
Recording Slow-MotionMovies
y Slow motion
1 Select vmode
ySlow motion
y Slow motion
3 Focus
4 Start recording
5 End recording. Press the movie-recordbutton again
Press the
movie-record
button again
to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum
Viewing Movies
The following operations can be performed:
Deleting Movies
tMore on Photography
DContinuous Mode
ABuffer Size
Self-TimerModes
The self-timercan be used to reduce camera shake or for self- portraits
Press 4 (C) to display release mode options
2 Select the desired self-timeroption
Use the multi selector to highlight
AMovie Mode
ARaising the Flash
Exposure Compensation
) to display exposure compensation options
2 Choose a value
AExposure Compensation
AThe Built-inFlash
The Built-inFlash
❚❚Auto Pop-upModes
1 Choose a flash mode (0 73)
2 Take pictures
t (0 42) mode, the flash will pop up and fire with every shot
Choosing a Flash Mode
1 Display flash modes
2 Select a flash mode
DRaising the Flash
AFlash Modes
AUTO (auto flash)
(red-eye
reduction)
ALowering the Built-inFlash
Do not use force
AUsing the Built-inFlash
To avoid vignetting, remove lens hoods and shoot at ranges of at least
Shadow
The WU-1bWireless Mobile Adapter
1 Connect the WU-1b
2 Activate the adapter
Select
the setup menu
4 Take pictures remotely
DWireless Networks
AThe Wireless Mobile Utility
http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU
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IMore on Playback
❚❚Detailed Photo Information
Movies
Shooting mode
Camera name
AHistograms (080)
Thumbnail Playback
Use
rotate the selector counterclockwise when
72 images are displayed
Rotate the multi selector clockwise to
Calendar Playback
displayed (0 82)
is displayed
thumbnail
Highlight date
Playback Zoom
Face-priority
zoom
Deleting Pictures
Deleting the Current Picture
picture
The Playback Menu
complete
Rating Pictures
1 Select a picture
2 Press 1 (&)
Slide Shows
Slide show
Gbutton
Highlight the desired option and press
All images Display all the images on the memory card
2 Adjust display times and choose a background track
Adjust the following options:
3 Select Start
Start
Resume
Exit
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QConnections
4 Exit the installer
Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation is com- plete
Windows
Mac OS
The following software is installed:
System Requirements
The system requirements for ViewNX 2 are:
• Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series
• Photos/JPEG movies
CPU
The system requirements for Short Movie Creator are:
2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better
• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more
• Resolution
• Color: 32-bitcolor (True Color) or more
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer
Transferring Pictures
1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer
Choose one of the following methods:
Direct USB connection
3 Click Start Transfer
4 Terminate the connection
Viewing Pictures
❚❚Retouching Photographs
Edit
❚❚Creating Short Movies
❚❚Printing Pictures
Print
Creating Short Movies
1 Transfer pictures
2 Select components
4 Select a style and background track
5 Save the movie
Create Movie
Create
•Save file: Save the movie to a folder on the computer
Save file
Viewing Pictures on TV
Connect the camera to a television for playback
AConnecting an HDMI Cable
High-DefinitionDevices
1 Connect the HDMI cable
DClose the Connector Cover
ATelevision Playback
❚❚HDMI Device Control
HDMI device control
Camera
Printing Photographs
Connecting the Printer
Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable
1 Turn the camera off
2 Connect the USB cable
Printing Pictures One at a Time
2 Adjust print options
3 Start printing
Start printing
DSelecting Photographs for Printing
Printing Multiple Pictures
1 Display the PictBridge menu
Press the Gbutton in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 102)
2 Choose an option
Highlight one of the following options and press
5 Start printing
AErrors
See page 185 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing
APictBridge Print Options
select Use printer settings)
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
1 or 3 to specify the number of Select/ prints (up to 99; to deselect the pic
Select
set
Reset Remove all pictures from the print order
oThe Playback Menu
Crop
Face
priority
Change
theme
Selecting Multiple Images
•Delete > Delete selected images (0 85)
85)
•DPOF print order > Select/set (0 106)
106)
Image Review
Rotate Tall
Auto image rotation
Protect
Select/set
D-Lighting
DD-Lighting
AImage Size
Resize
Choose size
1.1 M
0.6 M
0.3 M
Crop
Create a cropped copy of selected photographs
Select
images
Aspect
Face-PriorityZoom
Edit Movie
Trim footage from movies to create edited copies
1 Select Choose start point or Choose end point
Choose from the following options:
5 Save the copy
DTrimming Movies
Change Theme
MOV file
File format
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iThe Shooting Menu
control
Active
HDR
Backlighting
Optical VR
Reset Shooting Options
Exposure Mode
hScene auto
selector
The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal
Image Quality
Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs
on a computer after shooting
Record
JPEG images at a compression
ANEF (RAW)
AFile Names
nnnn
yyy
Edit movie
Number of Shots Saved
Movie Before/After
1.6 s : 0 s
1.0 s : 0.6 s
File Format
Choose the file format for Motion Snapshots (0 53)
using ViewNX 2 (0 93)
MOV file
Metering
Auto Distortion Control
Color Space
sRGB
Adobe RGB
Active D-Lighting
Matrix
Off
DActive D-Lighting
A“Active D-Lighting”Versus “D-Lighting”
Long Exposure NR
Optical VR
Normal
AVibration Reduction
Electronic VR
Focus Mode
AFocus Mode
Menu
auto, M Manual
ySlow motion
AGetting Good Results with Autofocus
Example: The
Example: A
Manual Focus
1 Select manual focus
Manual focus
2 Choose a magnification
10×
Rotate the multi selector until the sub
tor clockwise to increase the focus
distance, counte rc lock wise to
decrease; the faster you rotate the
multi selector, the quicker the focus
AF-AreaMode
Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected
Auto
area
the focus area
Focus Lock
Auto-area
AF-area
1 Lock focus
2 Recompose the photograph and shoot
Face-Priority
Choose On to enable face priority (0 26)
Built-inAF Assist
AF-assist
illuminator
Flash Compensation
(The Movie Menu
Reset Movie Options
Select Yes to reset the options in the movie menu to default values (0 137)
Frame Rate
Bit rate
Option
Movie Settings
Choose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies (0 58)
Bit rate
t 1080/60i
1920 ×
Movie Sound Options
Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built-inmicro- phone
❚❚Microphone
Microphone off
AThe 2Icon
)The Image Processing Menu
Reset Processing Options
White Balance
vAuto
J Incandescent
I Fluorescent
Fine-TuningWhite Balance
Options other than Preset manual can be fine-tunedas follows:
1Display fine-tuningoptions
Highlight an option other than Preset
manual and press 2 to display the
Preset Manual
1 Light a reference object
2 Select Preset manual
3 Measure white balance
4 Check the results
DAuto Power Off
Auto power off
DPreset White Balance
AColor Temperature
• Sodium-vaporlamps: 2700 K
ISO Sensitivity
1600, 3200
A“Auto” ISO Sensitivity Options
ISO AUTO
Picture Control
Choose how the camera processes photographs
Q Standard
Neutral
Vivid
2 Adjust settings
Quick adjust
3 Save changes and exit. Press J
APreset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls
AModified Picture Controls
❚❚Picture Control Settings
Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust
sharpening automatically according to the type of
ening)
Contrast
D“A” (Auto)
APrevious Settings
AFilter Effects (Monochrome Only)
Y (yellow)
O (orange)
Custom Picture Control
Edit/Save
Edit/save
1 Select a Picture Control
2 Edit the selected Picture Control
Load from/Save to Card
Load from/save to card
Custom Picture Control
custom Picture Controls C-1through C-9
Copy to card
High ISO Noise Reduction
gThe Setup Menu
g plete
Slot Empty Release Lock
Enable release
Release locked
Display
Adjust the following display options
Choose the information displayed during playback (0 79)
Sound Settings
Autofocus/self-timer
Shutter
Auto Power Off
Shutter Button AE Lock
Flicker Reduction
AFlicker Reduction
Reset File Numbering
Reset file numbering
Time Zone and Date
Time zone
Date and time Set the camera clock
Date and time
Date format
Auto Image Rotation
DAuto Image Rotation
ARotate Tall
Rotate tall
Pixel Mapping
1 Attach a lens and lens cap
Turn the camera off and attach a 1 NIKKOR lens. Do not remove the lens cap
2 Select Pixel mapping
Turn the camera on, press G, and select Pixel mapping in the setup menu
nTechnical Notes
Software
features as white balance adjustment and color control
points
update is found
dust when a lens is not in place
Approved Memory Cards
SDHC cards
64 GB
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
Approved Eye-FiCards
Card status is indicated by an icon in the display:
•f(static): Eye-Fiupload enabled; wait
ing to begin upload
•f (animated): Eye-Fiupload enabled; uploading data
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
Open the battery-chamber/mem-ory card slot cover
2 Insert the EP-5Cpower connector
3 Close the battery-chamber/memorycard slot cover
4 Connect the AC adapter
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
Do not drop
Keep dry
Keep the lens mount covered
Do not touch the dust shield
Notes on the monitor
Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light
function. Dust or lint on the display can be removed with a blower
Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois
from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the display touch
Lines
Batteries
•Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment
•Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat
•Keep the battery terminals clean
DServicing the Camera and Accessories
Available Settings
The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode
❚❚CAuto, uBest Moment Capture, vAdvanced Movie, and zMotion
Snapshot Modes
M h
Movie settings
Movie sound
options
White balance
Picture Control
❚❚wCreative Mode
mbacklighting, qsoft, rminiature effect, and sselective color
Autoexposure lock
2 NEF (RAW)
Defaults
Memory Card Capacity
❚❚Auto, Creative, Slow View, and Smart Photo Selector1
(0120)
JPEG fine
JPEG normal
❚❚ HD Movies
Movie settings (0139)
❚❚ Slow-MotionMovies
Frame rate (0138)
❚❚Motion Snapshots
Troubleshooting
Battery/Display
The display is off:
•The camera is off (0 19) or the battery is exhausted (0 13, 22)
The camera is connected to a computer
Shooting (All Modes)
The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card
The camera takes time to turn on
The shutter-releaseis disabled:
•The battery is exhausted (0 13, 22)
No flash
Menu items are unavailable
Shooting (P, S, A, and M Modes)
: You selected mode
after choosing a shutter speed of “Bulb” in mode
•Select On for Rotate tall (0 110)
•The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 161)
•Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken (0 161)
•Photo is displayed in image review (0 110)
Cannot hear movie sound:
Error Messages
This section lists the error messages that appear in the display
Message
Solution
(write protected)
write-protectswitch to the “write”
used with the write
position
protect switch in the
Failed to update lens
firmware. Try again
lem persists or reoccurs frequently
after turning the
contact a Nikon-authorizedservice
Specifications
Nikon 1 S1 Digital Camera
Type
lenses
Lens mount
Shooting modes
Speed
Release
Self-timer
• Matrix
Focus
Autofocus
Hybrid autofocus (phase-detection/contrast
detect AF); AF-assistilluminator
Lens servo
Movie
HD movies (aspect ratio 16 : 9)
recording rate
• 1920 × 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s*)
• 1920 × 1080/30p (29.97 fps)
Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Power source
Battery
One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL20battery
AC adapter
MH-27battery charger
Rated input
AC 100–240V, 50–60Hz, 0.2 A
Rated output
DC 8.4 V/0.6 A
1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6
11–27.5mm
72°–32°20′
• 11 mm focal length: f/3.5–16
• 27.5 mm focal length: f/5.6–16
❚❚1 NIKKOR Lenses
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6
Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out
ADetaching the Lens
ALens Care
•Keep the CPU contacts clean
•Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens
ASupplied Accessories
•40.5 mm snap-onFront Lens Cap LC-N40.5
•Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000
AOptional Accessories
•40.5 mm screw-onfilters
❚❚The Optional FT1 Mount Adapter
Autofocus
Single-point
Manual Focus
1 Select manual focus mode
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The Electronic Rangefinder
Status
Error Messages and Displays
The following warnings appear in the camera aperture display
Problem
bokeh
❚❚Supported Standards
DCF Version
DPOF
Exif version
PictBridge
ATrademark Information
AFreeType License (FreeType2)
(http://www.freetype.org)
AMIT License (HarfBuzz)
(http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz)
Battery Life
•Still images: Approximately 220 shots
The following can reduce battery life:
•Keeping the shutter-releasebutton pressed halfway
•Repeated autofocus operations
Index
Symbols
u(Best moment capture mode) . 9
P (Programmed auto) 34, 36, 57, 119 S (Shutter-priorityauto) ...34, 37, 57
35
47
48
83
126
97
128
24
16
79, 138
29
Press the shutter-releasebutton
Shutter-priorityauto 34, 37, 57
62
150
95
65
142
76