Reference Manual
 Symbols and Conventions
Camera Settings
Digitutor
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 Create short movies with music
Shoot movies with the movie-record button
View short movies in high definition
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Accessories
 Creative Mode
Auto Mode
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Introduction
 Motion Snapshot Mode
Best Moment Capture Mode
Recording and Viewing Movies
More on Photography
 Playback Menu
Connections
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Shooting Menu 117
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 Image Processing Menu
Setup Menu
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Technical Notes 163
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 ADo not use in the presence of flammable
For Your Safety
 AObserve caution when using a flash
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AObserve proper precautions when handling the charger
 Canada
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Important Safety INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE These Instructions
 Disposing of Data Storage Devices
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AVC Patent Portfolio License Temperature Warnings
 AServicing the Camera and Accessories
DUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories
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ABefore Taking Important Pictures
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 Before You Begin
SIntroduction
 Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
 AHolding the Camera
When framing photographs, hold the camera as shown below
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Monitor
 AThe Framing Grid
For information on adjusting monitor brightness, see
ASee also
 AThe Multi Selector
Multi Selector
 For the desired menu and press J
GButton
 Choosing a Shooting Mode
 Beauty
CAuto mode Take photographs using live controls 0
Waves
Slow view t Smart Photo Selector y
 Night landscape j
WCreative mode Choose a scene 0
Programmed auto P Manual M Shutter-priority auto S
 Playback mode, the & key can be used to rate pictures 0
Feature
 AUsing the Menus
Using the Menus
Select an item
Select an option
 First Steps
Charge the battery
Attach the camera strap
Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets
 DThe Battery and Charger
 Insert the battery and a memory card
 DInserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards
AThe Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped
AFormatting Memory Cards
Position, the memory card can
 DMemory Cards
ARemoving Batteries and Memory Cards
 ALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
Attach a lens
 Turn the camera on
AAuto Power Off
ATurning the Camera Off
AAttaching and Removing Lenses
 Choose a language and set the clock
 AThe Camera Clock
 Battery Level
Check the battery level and memory card capacity
Battery
Number of Exposures Remaining
 Select Cmode
Taking Photos in Auto Mode
Ready the camera
Frame the photograph
 Focus
 ATaking Several Photographs in Succession
AThe Shutter-Release Button
AAutomatic Scene Selection
 AAvailable Settings
AUsing a Zoom Lens
AFace Priority
For information on the options available in auto mode, see
 Soften background
Live Image Control
 DLive Image Control
Or darker
 Viewing Photographs
 Display the photograph
Deleting Pictures
Press O
Delete the photograph
 See page 65 for information on viewing movies
Recording Movies in Auto Mode
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 Select w mode
Choosing a Creative Mode
Choose a scene
 Choosing a Scene
Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes
Option Description
Auto a
 Graphed at short range. Works best when shooting
Using the flash
Camera takes a series of shots, some with
Flash and some without, and combines them to cap
 Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes
ARestoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings
Programmed Auto
Choosing a Combination of Shutter Speed and Aperture
 Choosing a Shutter Speed
Shutter-Priority Auto
AContinuous Shooting
 Choosing an Aperture
Aperture-Priority Auto
 Manual
 AThe Exposure Indicator
Long Time-Exposures M Mode Only
 Close the shutter
 Backlighting
Displayed when processing is complete
Off
Pressed, and the flash fires with each shot
 That regardless of the mode selected
Recording Movies in Creative Mode
Mode 0
ATaking Photographs During Recording
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 Slow View
Select u mode
 Record the desired frame
View the buffer contents
 Smart Photo Selector
 Smoothly press the shutter-release
Begin buffering photographs
 Buffering
ABest Moment Capture Mode
DSmart Photo Selector Files
 Choosing the Best Shot
Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector
Selector, only the best shot will be dis
 ADeleting Individual Photographs
Deleted, pictures can not be recovered
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 Select z mode
Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode
Frame the picture
 Begin buffering
 Choosing a Theme
AMotion Snapshot Mode
 Deleting Motion Snapshots
Viewing Motion Snapshots
Followed by the photo the background
 Creative mode 0
CAuto mode 0
Mode
Auto P
 Recording HD Movies
Choose a shooting mode
Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16
Frame the opening shot
 End recording
Start recording
AAudio Recording
AMaximum Length
 Movie crop is shown in the monitor
AThe Movie Crop
AFocus Lock
 Frame size and frame rate options are described on
DRecording Movies
 Recording Slow-Motion Movies
Select v mode
 Focus area
 Frame rate options are described on
Becomes hot 0
 Following operations can be performed
Viewing Movies
 Deleting Movies
 Continuous Mode
Single-Frame, Continuous, and Self-Timer Modes
Display release mode options
Select a frame rate
 ABuffer Size
DContinuous Mode
 Select the desired self-timer option
Self-Timer Modes
Mount the camera on a tripod
Frame the photograph and shoot
 ARaising the Flash
AMovie Mode
 AExposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation
Built-in Flash
 Built-in Flash
Choose a flash mode 0 Take pictures
Auto Pop-up Modes
Manual Pop-up Modes
 Options available vary with the shooting mode
Choosing a Flash Mode
To choose a flash mode
Select a flash mode
 AFlash Modes
DRaising the Flash
 See page 136 for information on adjusting flash level
AUsing the Built-in Flash
ALowering the Built-in Flash
AAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range
 Prevent wireless connection
WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device
 AThe Wireless Mobile Utility
DWireless Networks
Take pictures remotely
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 Basic Info
Photo Information
 Movies
Detailed Photo Information
 AHistograms
 Use Description
Thumbnail Playback
 Displayed 0
Calendar Playback
Is displayed Thumbnail
Highlight date
 Playback Zoom
 Deleting the Current Picture
Deleting Pictures
Playback Menu
 Select a picture
Rating Pictures
Display a picture in full-frame playback
Press
 IAuto KPortrait , lLandscape
Slide Shows
JNight landscape , oNight portrait , mBacklighting
NClose-up , qSoft , rMiniature effect , and s Selec
 Adjust the following options
Adjust display times and choose a background track
 Select Start
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 Launch the installer
Installing the Supplied Software
Start the installer
Select a language
 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive
Exit the installer
ASupplied Software
 System requirements for ViewNX 2 are
System Requirements
 ASupported Operating Systems
System requirements for Short Movie Creator are
 Transferring Pictures
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer
Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer
Start the Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX
 Click Start Transfer
Viewing Pictures
Terminate the connection
AStarting ViewNX 2 Manually
 Creating Short Movies
Retouching Photographs
Printing Pictures
AFor More Information
 Transfer pictures
Creating Short Movies
Select components
Select a style and background track
 AStarting Short Movie Creator
Save the movie
Short Movie Creator icon on
AViewing Short Movies on Other Devices
 High-Definition Devices
Viewing Pictures on TV
Connect the Hdmi cable
Tune the device to the Hdmi channel Turn the camera on
 Camera Remote control
DClose the Connector Cover
Hdmi Device Control
ATelevision Playback
 Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable
Connecting the Printer
Printing Photographs
Turn the camera off Connect the USB cable
 Printing Pictures One at a Time
Adjust print options
Start printing
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 Display the PictBridge menu
Printing Multiple Pictures
Press the Gbutton in the PictBridge playback display see on
Choose an option
 Select Use printer settings
Errors
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APictBridge Print Options
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Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Ddpof Print Order
 Playback menu contains the following options
To display the playback menu, press G and select Playback
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 Edit movie 0
Selecting Multiple Images
Change theme 0
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 Image Review
Reset
Rotate Tall
Protect
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Lighting
Lighting
AImage Size
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Resize
DResized Copies
Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies
 Create a cropped copy of selected photographs
Crop
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 Edit Movie
Face-Priority Zoom
Select Choose start point or Choose end point
Delete the unwanted frames
 Save the copy
Change Theme
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DTrimming Movies
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 Shooting menu contains the following options
To display the shooting menu, press G and select Shooting
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 Exposure Mode
Reset Shooting Options
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 Image Size
Image Quality
Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs
Choose the size of photographs
 AFile Names
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AImage Quality and Size
 Movie Before/After
Number of Shots Saved
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 Metering
File Format
Choose the file format for Motion Snapshots 0
Choose how the camera sets exposure
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Auto Distortion Control
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Color Space
AColor Space
ANikon Software
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Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting
 Optical VR
Long Exposure NR
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AVibration Reduction
 Electronic VR
Focus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses
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 Menu Focus mode
AFocus Mode
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Auto, M Manual YSlow motion
 AGetting Good Results with Autofocus
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 Select manual focus
Manual Focus
Choose a magnification
 Shows the approximate focus dis
Multi selector, the quicker the focus
Focus Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to view areas
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 Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected
AF-Area Mode
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 Lock focus
Focus Lock
Recompose the photograph and shoot
 Auto-area or Single-point is selected For AF-area mode 0
Choose On to enable face priority 0
Face-Priority
Built-in AF Assist
 Flash Compensation
 Movie menu contains the following options
To display the movie menu, press G and select Movies
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 Frame Rate
Reset Movie Options
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Bit rate
 Choose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies 0
Movie Settings
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 Microphone
Movie Sound Options
Wind Noise Reduction
AThe 2Icon
 Image processing menu contains the following options
Option Description Default Reset
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Reduction
 White Balance
Reset Processing Options
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 Display fine-tuning options
Fine-Tuning White Balance
Fine-tune white balance
 Select Preset manual
Preset Manual
Light a reference object
Message shown at right will be displayed 144
 Check the results
Measure white balance
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 DPreset White Balance
DAuto Power Off
AColor Temperature
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ISO Sensitivity
 Modifying Picture Controls
Picture Control
Choose how the camera processes photographs
Display options
 Save changes and exit. Press J
Adjust settings
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Picture Control Settings
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APrevious Settings
DA Auto
AFilter Effects Monochrome Only
 Edit/Save
Custom Picture Control
Select a Picture Control
Edit the selected Picture Control
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Load from/Save to Card
ACopy to Card
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High ISO Noise Reduction
 Setup menu contains the following options
To display the setup menu, press G and select Setup
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Lock
 Format Memory Card
Reset Setup Options
Language
Adapter
 Display
Slot Empty Release Lock
Display Brightness
Grid Display
 Auto Power Off
Sound Settings
Playback
Choose the information displayed during playback 0
 Shutter Button AE Lock
Reset File Numbering
Flicker Reduction
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 Language
Time Zone and Date
Choose a language for camera messages and displays 160
Daylight
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Auto Image Rotation
DAuto Image Rotation
ARotate Tall
 Firmware Version
Pixel Mapping
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Optional Accessories
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 Sdhc cards
Approved Memory Cards
64 GB
GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
 Eye-Fi Cards
Approved Eye-Fi Cards
 Open the battery-chamber/mem- ory card slot cover
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
Insert the EP-5C power connector
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
 Connect the AC adapter
 Cleaning
Storage and Cleaning
Storage
Lens
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Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions
 Ing the skin or entering the eyes and mouth
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DServicing the Camera and Accessories
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Available Settings
 Focus lock Continuous
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 Electronic VR Focus mode
WCreative Mode
Frame rate Movie settings
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 Flexible program Autoexposure lock
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 Option Default
Defaults
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 Auto, Creative, Slow View, and Smart Photo Selector1
Memory Card Capacity
Smart Photo Selector
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 Slow-Motion Movies
HD Movies
Motion Snapshots
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 Battery/Display
Troubleshooting
Camera is off 0 19 or the battery is exhausted 0 13
Display is off
 Shooting All Modes
Shutter-release is disabled
Camera does not focus automatically
 Movies
Shooting P, S, A, and M Modes
 Cannot hear movie sound
Miscellaneous
Cannot delete images
 Message Solution
Error Messages
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Specifications
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 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 Type
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11-27.5 mm
72-32 20 ′
 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6
Nikkor Lenses Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6
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Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out
ADetaching the Lens
ALens Care
 AOptional Accessories
ASupplied Accessories
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Mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5 Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000
 Optional FT1 Mount Adapter
Select manual focus mode
Autofocus
Manual Focus
 Navigation window
 Electronic Rangefinder
Error Messages and Displays
Following warnings appear in the camera aperture display
Restrictions
 Precautions for Use
 Supported Standards
 ATrademark Information
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AFreeType License FreeType2 Amit License HarfBuzz
 Still images Approximately 220 shots
Battery Life
 Index
Symbols
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