ZAuto Photo Mode, Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode

zAuto Photo Mode

Auto photo mode is the mode generally used for taking photos.

Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode

z 1 Select auto photo mode. Rotate the mode dial to C.

2 Ready the camera.

Hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to obstruct the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or microphone. Rotate the camera as shown at lower right when taking pic- tures in “tall” (portrait) orientation.

Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of the built-in flash (0 55) or a tripod is recommended.

AAvailable Settings

For information on the options available in auto photo mode, see page 48.

AMovie Recording

In auto photo mode, movies can not be recorded and pressing the movie-record button has no effect.

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Nikon J2 White, 6MVA3111 01, SB2F01 11 user manual ZAuto Photo Mode, Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode, Ready the camera

Contents

Digital Camera Table of Contents Take pictures or movies in any of five modes Connecting to a ComputerTechnical Notes Will be read by all who use the product Camera SettingsSymbols and Conventions Digitutor Product Documentation Following documentation is supplied with the camera For Your Safety ATurn off immediately in the event of mal AObserve 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 Learning Package Contents SIntroduction Parts of the Camera Camera Body Camera Body Monitor Charged or Partially Discharged Attach the camera strap Charge the batteryFirst Steps Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets Pressed 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 place Turn the camera on Attach a lensATurning the Camera Off $Display Button Choosing a Language and Setting the Camera ClockPress $ to cycle through shooting or playback indicators AThe Framing Grid Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode ZAuto Photo ModeReady the camera Position your subject in the center of the frame Frame the photographFocus Smoothly press the shutter-release ShootALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons AAutomatic Scene Selection AAuto Power OffFace-Priority AF ASee Also Viewing Photographs See page 60 for slide show options Press O Deleting PicturesDisplay the photograph Delete the photograph Select creative mode 6Creative ModeChoosing a Creative Mode Rotate the mode dial to w Option Description Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenesChoosing a Scene A, M Top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that Ground into focus A, MManual Backlighting On displayed when processing is completeDFraming HDR Photographs Set focus and exposure Easy PanoramaFollow the steps below to shoot panoramas Start shooting Select Smart Photo Selector mode 8Smart Photo Selector ModeTaking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode Rotate the mode dial to y Begin buffering photographs ASmart Photo Selector ModePress 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 playback Deleting Pictures ADeleting Individual Photographs HD Movies YMovie ModeSelect movie mode Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 AAudio Recording Start recordingEnd recording AMaximum LengthPage Choosing the Movie Type DRecording Movies Slow Motion Rotate the mode dial toSelect slow-motion mode Motion. a slow-motion movie crop See page 60 for frame rate options Following operations can be performed Viewing MoviesUse Description Deleting Movies Select Motion Snapshot mode 9Motion Snapshot ModeShooting in Motion Snapshot Mode Rotate the mode dial to z Frame the picture Begin buffering AMotion Snapshot Mode Choosing a Theme Deleting Motion Snapshots Viewing Motion SnapshotsTo delete the current Motion Snapshot Control 7Available SettingsColor space Exposure Compensation Flash mode Movie mode Theme Autoexposure Lock Focus lock Self-timerFlexible program Interval timer Shooting WCreative ModeExposure mode Image quality Focus mode AF-area mode Face-priority AF Built-in AF assist Autoexposure Lock Self-timer Focus lock NEF RAW and NEF RAW + Jpeg fine not available Press 4 E to display self-timer options Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesDisplay self-timer options TMore on Photography Frame the photograph and shoot Remote control mode Aim the ML-L3 atSelect the desired option Shutter has been released AUsing the Built-in Flash AMovie ModeATripod 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 sync See page 61 for information on adjusting the flash level To save power when the flash is not in useALowering the Built-in Flash UUsing the Menus AUsing the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the menus Playback Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Metering Options Interval timerFocus mode Control Color space Setup Menu Options QConnecting to a Computer Installing the Supplied Software System Requirements System requirements for the ViewNX 2 are Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Viewing and Editing Pictures on a ComputerTransferring Pictures Start Nikon Transfer Terminate the connection Viewing PicturesClick Start Transfer AStarting ViewNX 2 Manually Printing Pictures Retouching PhotographsAFor More Information NTechnical Notes Optional AccessoriesCR2025 battery Lenses Mount lenses Mount Adapter FT1 Tripod SoftwareAdapters 64 GB Approved Memory CardsSdhc cards GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB Storage Storage and CleaningCleaning Lens Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Page Page DServicing the Camera and Accessories Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks Display TroubleshootingIndicators are not displayed Press the $button Monitor is off Shooting All Shooting and Exposure Modes Shutter-release is disabledMovies in movie mode 0 36.n No sound is recorded for movies Movies Cannot hear movie sound PlaybackMiscellaneous Cannot delete imagesPage Message Solution Specifications Nikon 1 J2 Digital Camera Media Release ModeStorage File format File system Release Self-timerSure mode Exposure lock Exposure Metering Lens servo AF-area modeFocus Autofocus Manual focus MF HD movies Power source BatteryMovie Motion Snapshot Temperature Dimensions/weightWeight MH-27 battery charger Rated input Focal length DimensionsNikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Type Construction ATrademark Information Battery Life Still images Approximately 230 shots Symbols Index Press the shutter-release button Zoom ring Page SB2H0111

Nikon J2 White, 6MVA3111 01 ZAuto Photo Mode, Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode, Ready the camera

Models: SB2F01 11 J2 White 6MVA3111 01 J2

zAuto Photo Mode

Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode

2 Ready the camera.

AMovie Recording