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Nikon V1 manual Parts of the Camera, Camera Body

Models: V1

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Parts of the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.

The Camera Body

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Mounting mark	17
2 AF-assist illuminator	53, 147
Self-timer lamp	50
Red-eye reduction lamp	63
Shutter-release button	26, 32, 39
Movie-record button	27, 38
Speaker	42
Power switch	18
Power lamp	18
Microphone	38, 141
Infrared receiver (front)	50, 183
Focal plane mark (E)	56

Eyelet for camera strap	12
Connector cover
Lens release button	17
Lens mount	17, 56
Body cap	163
Multi accessory port cover	59, 66
Multi accessory port	59, 66
18 Connector for
external microphone	163
HDMI mini-pin connector	91
USB and A/V connector	85, 90

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Nikon V1 manual Parts of the Camera, Camera Body

Contents

Reference Manual Symbols and Conventions Camera SettingsDigitutor Page Take pictures or movies in any of four modes Getting the Most from Your CameraCombine photos, movies, and music View short movies in high definition AccessoriesIii Table of Contents More on Photography Movie ModeMotion Snapshot Mode More on PlaybackPlayback Menu ConnectionsShooting Menu Vii 148 Setup Menu 151147 149169 Technical Notes 161168 173For Your Safety ATurn off immediately in the event of malPage AObserve proper precautions when handling the charger XiiXiii Power Cable XivDisposing of Data Storage Devices AVC Patent Portfolio License Temperature Warnings XviXvii DUse Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesAServicing the Camera and Accessories ABefore Taking Important PicturesXviii Package Contents SIntroductionParts of the Camera Camera BodyCamera Body Monitor 155$Display Button ShootingAThe Framing Grid AThe Electronic ViewfinderASee also Mode Dial Camera offers a choice of the follow- ing shooting modesSelecting Shooting Options Multi SelectorDisplaying Shooting Options Menu Navigation&Feature Button Shutter type still-image mode 0 27 Choose a mechanical sGButton ButtonUsing the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the menus 0Attach the camera strap Charge the batteryFirst Steps Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyeletsAThe AC Wall Adapter DThe Battery and Charger DInserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards Insert the battery and a memory cardAThe Write Protect Switch AFormatting Memory CardsARemoving Batteries and Memory Cards DMemory CardsALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Attach a lensADetaching the Lens ATurning the Camera Off AAuto Power OffTurn the camera on AAttaching and Removing LensesChoose a language and set the clock AThe Camera Clock Battery Check the battery level and memory card capacityBattery Level Number of Exposures RemainingPage Select still image mode Taking Photos in Still Image ModeAAutomatic Scene Selection hScene auto selector AUsing a Zoom Lens Ready the cameraFocus Frame the photographPosition your subject in the center of the frame While the shutter-release button isShoot AExposure ModeShutter-Release Button AElectronic Hi Recording Movies in Still Image ModeChoosing a Shutter Type FlickerViewing Photographs Deleting Pictures ADeleting Multiple PicturesPage Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode Select Smart Photo Selector modeBegin buffering photographs BufferingASmart Photo Selector Mode Smoothly press the shutter-releaseChoosing the Best Shot Selector, only the best shot will be disDeleting Pictures ADeleting Individual PhotographsPage Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 Select movie modeHD Movies Frame the opening shotAAudio Recording Start recordingEnd recording AMaximum LengthChoosing the Movie Type DRecording MoviesSelect slow-motion mode Slow MotionStart recording Frame rate options are described onUse Viewing MoviesFollowing operations can be performed Pause playbackDeleting Movies Page Select Motion Snapshot mode Shooting in Motion Snapshot ModeFrame the picture Begin buffering ShootAMotion Snapshot Mode Choosing a ThemeDeleting Motion Snapshots Viewing Motion SnapshotsAbout 2.5 s, followed by the photo Press 4 E to display self-timer options Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesDisplay self-timer options Mount the camera on a tripodSelect the desired option Remote control mode Aim the ML-L3 atFrame the photograph and shoot AMovie Mode ATripod Mounting SpacerFocus Mode Press 3 % to display focus mode options Display focus mode optionsAThe AF-Assist Illuminator AGetting Good Results with Autofocus FramePress 3 % and select MF manual focus 0 Select manual focus modeManual Focus Display the manual focus guidesMovies FocusAFocal Plane Position Exposure Compensation AExposure Compensation AOptional Flash UnitsAttaching Flash Units Remove the multi accessory port coverFlash Photography Attach the flash unitBlinks once a second AThe Flash/Capture-Illuminator Status IndicatorsGraph is taken Times a secondPosition the flash head Turn the camera and flash unit on Choose a flash modeTaking Pictures Take picturesABounce Lighting Bounce LightingAThe Capture Illuminator Flash Mode Electronic selected for Shutter type 0 27 Exposure mode Select Flash modeMechanical selected for Shutter type 0 27 Exposure mode AShutter SpeedDUsing a Flash Attaching the GP-N100 GP-N100 GPS UnitAttach the GP-N100 Disable Setup Menu OptionsEnable Clock with the time reported by the GPS deviceHicon AConnection StatusAAssisted GPS Simple Photo Information Photo InformationAThumbnail Playback Detailed Photo Information AHistograms Thumbnail Playback Calendar Playback DescriptionPlayback Zoom Playback Menu Deleting PicturesDeleting the Current Picture PictureSelect a picture Rating PicturesPress Slide Shows Choose how long each still image is displayed Adjust display times and choose a background trackAdjust the following options Back the entire movie before displaying the nextOptions shown at right are dis Select StartUse Description Page Select a language Installing the Supplied SoftwareWindows Mac OS Start the installer Exit the installerSystem requirements for the Short Movie Creator are System RequirementsWindows System requirements for the ViewNX 2 are AMotion SnapshotsChoose 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 ManuallyPrinting Pictures Retouching PhotographsCreating Short Movies Viewing PlacesSelect components Creating Short MoviesTransfer pictures Select a style and background trackShort Movie Creator icon on Save the movieAStarting Short Movie Creator AViewing Short Movies on Other DevicesConnect the A/V cable Viewing Pictures on TVStandard Definition Devices Tune the television to the video channel Turn the camera onTurn the camera off and connect the Hdmi cable High-Definition DevicesConnect the Hdmi cable Tune the device to the Hdmi channel Turn the camera onCamera Remote control Hdmi Device ControlPrinting Photographs Connecting the PrinterConnect the camera using the supplied USB cable Turn the camera off Connect the USB cableStart printing Adjust print optionsPrinting Pictures One at a Time Copies have been printed, press JChoose an option Printing Multiple PicturesDisplay the PictBridge menu Highlight one of the following options and pressSelect pictures or choose dates AInspecting PicturesAdjust print options ErrorsSelect Use printer settings APictBridge Print OptionsCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set DPrint Set Dpof100 Playback menu contains the following options 101Crop 0 Edit movie 0 Selecting Multiple Images102 Protect ResetRotate Tall Rating104 LightingAImage Size DResized Copies Resize105 Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies106 CropDCropped Copies Pause the movie on opening or closing frame Edit MovieSelect Choose start point or Choose end point Delete the unwanted frames108 DTrimming MoviesShooting menu contains the following options 109Reset Shooting Options Auto Exposure Mode111 Aperture112 AShutter Speed and ApertureApertures low f-numbers that blur Programmed autoChoose a combination of shutter speed and aperture Frame a photograph, focus, and shootChoose a shutter speed Shutter-priority auto114 Choose an aperture Aperture-priority auto115 Choose shutter speed and aperture AThe Exposure IndicatorManual Mechanical shutter 0 27, 122 orReady the camera 117Open the shutter Close the shutter119 Image QualityImage Size OptionAFile Names 120AImage Quality and Size Memory Buffer Continuous121 ABuffer SizeFrame Rate Choose the type of shutter used in still image mode 0Shutter Type Electronic HiChoose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies 0 Movie Settings123 Matrix Metering124 SpotLock exposure Autoexposure LockMeter exposure Recompose the photographFluorescent White Balance126 CloudyFine-tune white balance Fine-Tuning White BalanceDisplay fine-tuning options Save changes and exitLight a reference object Preset ManualSelect Preset manual Message shown at right will be displayed 128Check the results Measure white balance129 AColor Temperature DAuto Power OffDPreset White Balance 130131 For increased sensitivity when lighting is poorISO Sensitivity Smaller ranges to reduce noiseDisplay options Picture ControlModifying Picture Controls 132Press J Adjust settingsAPreset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls 133Picture Control Settings 134135 Select a Picture Control Custom Picture ControlEdit/Save Edit the selected Picture Control137 Load from/Save to CardACopy to Card AColor Space Color Space138 ANikon SoftwareActive D-Lighting Active D-Lighting139 Active D-Lighting Versus D-LightingFade in/Fade Out Long Exposure NRHigh ISO Noise Reduction 140Wind Noise Reduction Movie Sound OptionsMicrophone 141Interval Timer Shooting Start shooting143 Vibration ReductionAVibration Reduction Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected AF-Area Mode144 Focus Lock 145Recompose the photograph and shoot Lock focusFor information on changing the role of the 1 a button, see Built-in AF Assist Choose On to enable face-priority AF 0Face-Priority AF 147Flash Control Choose a flash control mode for optional flash units148 Flash Compensation 150 Setup menu contains the following options 151Battery info Reset Setup OptionsVideo mode Flicker reductionSlot Empty Release Lock Format Memory Card153 Grid Display Welcome ScreenDisplay Brightness Select On to display a framing grid 0 154155 Sound SettingsAuto Power Off AThe GP-N100Assign AE/AF-L Button Video ModeRemote on Duration Shutter Button AE LockFlicker Reduction Reset File NumberingAFlicker Reduction Choose a language for camera messages and displays Time Zone and DateLanguage 158DAuto Image Rotation Auto Image Rotation159 ARotate TallView the current firmware version 160 Battery InfoFirmware Version ChargeMount lenses Optional Accessories161 DRed-Eye Reduction162 AGuide NumberSoftware 163Controls Body caps164 Attaching the TA-N10064 GB Approved Memory CardsSdhc cards GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GBInsert the EP-5B power connector Attaching a Power Connector and AC AdapterOpen the battery-chamber q and power connector w covers Close the battery-chamber coverConnect the AC adapter Storage Storage and CleaningCleaning Lens169 Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionsAC adapter is connected 170 171 DServicing the Camera and Accessories AImage Sensor Cleaning172 Smart Photo Selector Still Image Mode Available SettingsStill Image Mode/Smart Photo Selector Mode 173174 S a M175 Movie Mode/Motion Snapshot ModeMovie Mode Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting176 Exposure mode Focus area selection Flexible programFocus mode Movie mode Theme Autoexposure Lock Focus lockShooting Menu Defaults DefaultsPlayback Menu Defaults Option Default178 Other Shooting Options Setup Menu Defaults179 HD Movies Memory Card CapacityStill Images Still Image Mode1 180Slow Motion Movies Still Images Smart Photo Selector ModeStill Images Motion Snapshot Mode 181Display TroubleshootingDisplays are off Shutter-release is disabled Shooting All Exposure ModesMovies Shooting P, S, A, and M ModesMetering can not be changed Exposure lock is in effect 0 Cannot hear movie sound PlaybackMiscellaneous Cannot delete imagesMessage Solution Error Messages186 187 188 189 Specifications Nikon 1 V1 Digital Camera191 192 193 194 195 196 197 1 Nikkor VR 10-30 mm f/3.5-5.6 199 ASupplied AccessoriesAOptional Accessories ALens CareSupported Standards 200Battery Life Index Symbols202 134 102 205 101206 Page SB1I0211