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Nikon V1 Taking Pictures, Turn the camera and flash unit on Choose a flash mode, Take pictures

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Taking Pictures

The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects.

1 Turn the camera and flash unit on.

2 Choose a flash mode.

Choose a flash mode as described on page 63.

3 Position the flash head.

Rotate the flash head so that it points directly ahead.

60° 75° 90°

4 Take pictures.

Before shooting, confirm that the flash status indicator on the rear of the flash unit is lit and that the flash-ready indi- cator (I) appears in the camera dis- play. To take pictures without the flash, turn the flash unit off.

Flash status indicator

Capture-illuminator status indicator

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Nikon V1 Taking Pictures, Turn the camera and flash unit on Choose a flash mode, Position the flash head, Take pictures

Contents

Reference Manual Camera Settings Symbols and ConventionsDigitutor Page Getting the Most from Your Camera Take pictures or movies in any of four modesCombine photos, movies, and music Accessories View short movies in high definitionIii Table of Contents Motion Snapshot Mode Movie ModeMore on Photography More on PlaybackConnections Playback MenuShooting Menu Vii 147 Setup Menu 151148 149168 Technical Notes 161169 173ATurn off immediately in the event of mal For Your SafetyPage Xii AObserve proper precautions when handling the chargerXiii Xiv Power CableDisposing of Data Storage Devices Xvi AVC Patent Portfolio License Temperature WarningsAServicing the Camera and Accessories DUse Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesXvii ABefore Taking Important PicturesXviii SIntroduction Package ContentsCamera Body Parts of the CameraCamera Body 155 MonitorShooting $Display ButtonAThe Electronic Viewfinder AThe Framing GridASee also Camera offers a choice of the follow- ing shooting modes Mode DialDisplaying Shooting Options Multi SelectorSelecting Shooting Options Menu NavigationShutter type still-image mode 0 27 Choose a mechanical s &Feature ButtonButton GButtonUse the multi selector to navigate the menus 0 Using the MenusFirst Steps Charge the batteryAttach the camera strap Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyeletsAThe AC Wall Adapter DThe Battery and Charger AThe Write Protect Switch Insert the battery and a memory cardDInserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards AFormatting Memory CardsDMemory Cards ARemoving Batteries and Memory CardsAttach a lens ALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel ButtonsADetaching the Lens Turn the camera on AAuto Power OffATurning the Camera Off AAttaching and Removing LensesChoose a language and set the clock AThe Camera Clock Battery Level Check the battery level and memory card capacityBattery Number of Exposures RemainingPage Taking Photos in Still Image Mode Select still image modeAAutomatic Scene Selection hScene auto selector Ready the camera AUsing a Zoom LensPosition your subject in the center of the frame Frame the photographFocus While the shutter-release button isAExposure Mode ShootShutter-Release Button Choosing a Shutter Type Recording Movies in Still Image ModeAElectronic Hi FlickerViewing Photographs ADeleting Multiple Pictures Deleting PicturesPage Select Smart Photo Selector mode Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector ModeBuffering Begin buffering photographsSmoothly press the shutter-release ASmart Photo Selector ModeSelector, only the best shot will be dis Choosing the Best ShotADeleting Individual Photographs Deleting PicturesPage HD Movies Select movie modeRecord movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 Frame the opening shotEnd recording Start recordingAAudio Recording AMaximum LengthDRecording Movies Choosing the Movie TypeSlow Motion Select slow-motion modeFrame rate options are described on Start recordingFollowing operations can be performed Viewing MoviesUse Pause playbackDeleting Movies Page Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode Select Motion Snapshot modeFrame the picture Shoot Begin bufferingChoosing a Theme AMotion Snapshot ModeViewing Motion Snapshots Deleting Motion SnapshotsAbout 2.5 s, followed by the photo Display self-timer options Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesPress 4 E to display self-timer options Mount the camera on a tripodRemote control mode Aim the ML-L3 at Select the desired optionFrame the photograph and shoot ATripod Mounting Spacer AMovie ModeFocus Mode Display focus mode options Press 3 % to display focus mode optionsAThe AF-Assist Illuminator Frame AGetting Good Results with AutofocusManual Focus Select manual focus modePress 3 % and select MF manual focus 0 Display the manual focus guidesFocus MoviesAFocal Plane Position Exposure Compensation AOptional Flash Units AExposure CompensationFlash Photography Remove the multi accessory port coverAttaching Flash Units Attach the flash unitGraph is taken AThe Flash/Capture-Illuminator Status IndicatorsBlinks once a second Times a secondTaking Pictures Turn the camera and flash unit on Choose a flash modePosition the flash head Take picturesBounce Lighting ABounce LightingAThe Capture Illuminator Flash Mode Mechanical selected for Shutter type 0 27 Exposure mode Select Flash modeElectronic selected for Shutter type 0 27 Exposure mode AShutter SpeedDUsing a Flash GP-N100 GPS Unit Attaching the GP-N100Attach the GP-N100 Enable Setup Menu OptionsDisable Clock with the time reported by the GPS deviceAConnection Status HiconAAssisted GPS Photo Information Simple Photo InformationAThumbnail Playback Detailed Photo Information AHistograms Thumbnail Playback Description Calendar PlaybackPlayback Zoom Deleting the Current Picture Deleting PicturesPlayback Menu PictureRating Pictures Select a picturePress Slide Shows Adjust the following options Adjust display times and choose a background trackChoose how long each still image is displayed Back the entire movie before displaying the nextSelect Start Options shown at right are disUse Description Page Installing the Supplied Software Select a languageWindows Mac OS Exit the installer Start the installerSystem Requirements System requirements for the Short Movie Creator areWindows AMotion Snapshots System requirements for the ViewNX 2 areTransferring Pictures Viewing and Editing Pictures on a ComputerChoose how pictures will be copied to the computer Start Nikon TransferClick Start Transfer Viewing PicturesTerminate the connection AStarting ViewNX 2 ManuallyCreating Short Movies Retouching PhotographsPrinting Pictures Viewing PlacesTransfer pictures Creating Short MoviesSelect components Select a style and background trackAStarting Short Movie Creator Save the movieShort Movie Creator icon on AViewing Short Movies on Other DevicesStandard Definition Devices Viewing Pictures on TVConnect the A/V cable Tune the television to the video channel Turn the camera onConnect the Hdmi cable High-Definition DevicesTurn the camera off and connect the Hdmi cable Tune the device to the Hdmi channel Turn the camera onHdmi Device Control Camera Remote controlConnect the camera using the supplied USB cable Connecting the PrinterPrinting Photographs Turn the camera off Connect the USB cablePrinting Pictures One at a Time Adjust print optionsStart printing Copies have been printed, press JDisplay the PictBridge menu Printing Multiple PicturesChoose an option Highlight one of the following options and pressAInspecting Pictures Select pictures or choose datesErrors Adjust print optionsAPictBridge Print Options Select Use printer settingsDPrint Set Dpof Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set100 101 Playback menu contains the following optionsSelecting Multiple Images Crop 0 Edit movie 0102 Rotate Tall ResetProtect RatingLighting 104AImage Size 105 ResizeDResized Copies Playback zoom may not be available with resized copiesCrop 106DCropped Copies Select Choose start point or Choose end point Edit MoviePause the movie on opening or closing frame Delete the unwanted framesDTrimming Movies 108109 Shooting menu contains the following optionsReset Shooting Options 111 Exposure ModeAuto ApertureAShutter Speed and Aperture 112Choose a combination of shutter speed and aperture Programmed autoApertures low f-numbers that blur Frame a photograph, focus, and shootShutter-priority auto Choose a shutter speed114 Aperture-priority auto Choose an aperture115 Manual AThe Exposure IndicatorChoose shutter speed and aperture Mechanical shutter 0 27, 122 or117 Ready the cameraClose the shutter Open the shutterImage Size Image Quality119 Option120 AFile NamesAImage Quality and Size 121 ContinuousMemory Buffer ABuffer SizeShutter Type Choose the type of shutter used in still image mode 0Frame Rate Electronic HiMovie Settings Choose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies 0123 124 MeteringMatrix SpotMeter exposure Autoexposure LockLock exposure Recompose the photograph126 White BalanceFluorescent CloudyDisplay fine-tuning options Fine-Tuning White BalanceFine-tune white balance Save changes and exitSelect Preset manual Preset ManualLight a reference object Message shown at right will be displayed 128Measure white balance Check the results129 DPreset White Balance DAuto Power OffAColor Temperature 130ISO Sensitivity For increased sensitivity when lighting is poor131 Smaller ranges to reduce noiseModifying Picture Controls Picture ControlDisplay options 132APreset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls Adjust settingsPress J 133134 Picture Control Settings135 Edit/Save Custom Picture ControlSelect a Picture Control Edit the selected Picture ControlLoad from/Save to Card 137ACopy to Card 138 Color SpaceAColor Space ANikon Software139 Active D-LightingActive D-Lighting Active D-Lighting Versus D-LightingHigh ISO Noise Reduction Long Exposure NRFade in/Fade Out 140Microphone Movie Sound OptionsWind Noise Reduction 141Start shooting Interval Timer ShootingVibration Reduction 143AVibration Reduction AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected144 145 Focus LockLock focus Recompose the photograph and shootFor information on changing the role of the 1 a button, see Face-Priority AF Choose On to enable face-priority AF 0Built-in AF Assist 147Choose a flash control mode for optional flash units Flash Control148 Flash Compensation 150 151 Setup menu contains the following optionsVideo mode Reset Setup OptionsBattery info Flicker reductionFormat Memory Card Slot Empty Release Lock153 Display Brightness Welcome ScreenGrid Display Select On to display a framing grid 0 154Auto Power Off Sound Settings155 AThe GP-N100Remote on Duration Video ModeAssign AE/AF-L Button Shutter Button AE LockReset File Numbering Flicker ReductionAFlicker Reduction Language Time Zone and DateChoose a language for camera messages and displays 158159 Auto Image RotationDAuto Image Rotation ARotate TallFirmware Version Battery InfoView the current firmware version 160 Charge161 Optional AccessoriesMount lenses DRed-Eye ReductionAGuide Number 162Controls 163Software Body capsAttaching the TA-N100 164Sdhc cards Approved Memory Cards64 GB GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GBOpen the battery-chamber q and power connector w covers Attaching a Power Connector and AC AdapterInsert the EP-5B power connector Close the battery-chamber coverConnect the AC adapter Cleaning Storage and CleaningStorage LensCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 169AC adapter is connected 170 171 AImage Sensor Cleaning DServicing the Camera and Accessories172 Still Image Mode/Smart Photo Selector Mode Available SettingsSmart Photo Selector Still Image Mode 173S a M 174Movie Mode Movie Mode/Motion Snapshot Mode175 Picture Control Color space Active D-LightingFocus mode Movie mode Theme Exposure mode Focus area selection Flexible program176 Autoexposure Lock Focus lockPlayback Menu Defaults DefaultsShooting Menu Defaults Option Default178 Setup Menu Defaults Other Shooting Options179 Still Images Still Image Mode1 Memory Card CapacityHD Movies 180Still Images Motion Snapshot Mode Still Images Smart Photo Selector ModeSlow Motion Movies 181Troubleshooting DisplayDisplays are off Shooting All Exposure Modes Shutter-release is disabledShooting P, S, A, and M Modes MoviesMetering can not be changed Exposure lock is in effect 0 Miscellaneous PlaybackCannot hear movie sound Cannot delete imagesError Messages Message Solution186 187 188 189 Nikon 1 V1 Digital Camera Specifications191 192 193 194 195 196 197 1 Nikkor VR 10-30 mm f/3.5-5.6 AOptional Accessories ASupplied Accessories199 ALens Care200 Supported StandardsBattery Life Symbols Index202 134 102 101 205206 Page SB1I0211