Nikon 1 J1 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Reference Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. To get
the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instruc-
tions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all
who use the product.
CameraSettings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Symbolsand Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following sym-
bols and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions; information that Should be read before
useto prevent damage t0 the camera.
This icon marks notes; information that Should be read before
[] using the Camera. ....
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Digitutor
"Digitutor", a series of"watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is avail-
able from the following website:
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index eng.html

Getting the Most from Your Camera
Table of Contents
[] Introduction
_'_ Still Image Mode
[] Smart Photo Selector Mode
_] Movie Mode
[] Motion Snapshot Mode
[] Available Settings
i_ More on Photography
[] More on Playback
[] Connections
[] The Playback Menu
[] The Shooting Menu
MThe Setup Menu
_'_ Technical Notes

Take pictures or movies in any of four modes.
Choose _l) Motion Snapshot mode
(_ 45) to record both photographs and
brief movie vignettes,
_2_Smart Photo Selector mode (_ 31) to
capture fleeting changes of expression
and other hard-to-time shots,
_3_still image mode (_ 21) for most
photographs, or
_4_movie mode (_ 37) to record high-
definition or slow-motion movies.
Combine photos,movies, and music.
_1_Install the supplied software
(_ 75), _2_copy photos and movies to
your computer (_ 79), and _3) use
Short Movie Creator to create short
movies (_ 82).

View short movies in highdefinition.
_1_Transfer short movies to the camera (_ 83) and use an
HDMI cable to _2_connect the camera to an HDTV (_ 84).
Accessories
changeable lenses and other accessories (_ 157).
MLenses [] Remote
controls
[] Software for
Nikon digital
cameras
(available on
CD)

Getting the Most from Your Camera ......................................... ii
Accessories ..............................................................................................iii
Table of Contents ......................................................................... iv
For Your Safety ............................................................................... x
Notices .......................................................................................... xiii
Introduction ...................................................................... I
Package Contents .......................................................................... I
Parts of the Camera ....................................................................... 2
The Camera Body ...................................................................................2
The Monitor ..............................................................................................4
The DISP (Display) Button ..................................................................5
The Mode Dial .........................................................................................6
The Multi Selector ..................................................................................7
The [] (Feature) Button ........................................................................8
The MENU Button ....................................................................................9
First Steps ...................................................................................... 11
Still Image Mode ............................................................. 21
Taking Photos in Still Image Mode .......................................... 21
Viewing Photographs ................................................................. 28
Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................29
Smart Photo Selector Mode ............................................ 31
Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode ....................... 31
Viewing Photographs ................................................................. 34
Choosing the Best Shot ......................................................................34
Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................35
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Movie Mode .................................................................... 37
HD Movies ..................................................................................... 37
Slow Motion ................................................................................. 40
Viewing Movies ........................................................................... 42
Deleting Movies ...................................................................................43
Motion Snapshot Mode ................................................... 45
Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode ....................................... 45
Viewing Motion Snapshots ....................................................... 48
Deleting Motion Snapshots .............................................................48
Available Settings ........................................................... 49
More on Photography ..................................................... 53
Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes ................................... 53
Exposure Compensation ........................................................... 56
The Built-in Flash ......................................................................... 58
Choosing a Flash Mode .....................................................................59
More on Playback ........................................................... 63
Photo Information ...................................................................... 63
Thumbnail Playback ................................................................... 66
Calendar Playback ...................................................................... 67
Playback Zoom ............................................................................ 68
Deleting Pictures ......................................................................... 69
Deleting the Current Picture ...........................................................69
The Playback Menu .............................................................................69
Rating Pictures ............................................................................. 70
Slide Shows .................................................................................. 71

Connections .................................................................... 75
Installing the Supplied Software .............................................. 75
System Requirements .........................................................................77
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer ........................ 79
Transferring Pictures ...........................................................................79
Viewing Pictures ...................................................................................80
Creating Short Movies ........................................................................82
Viewing Pictures on TV ............................................................... 84
HighDefinition Devices .....................................................................84
Printing Photographs ................................................................. 86
Connecting the Printer .......................................................................86
Printing Pictures One at a Time .......................................................87
Printing Multiple Pictures ..................................................................88
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .........................................92
The Playback Menu ......................................................... 93
Selecting Multiple Images .................................................................95
Rotate Tall ..................................................................................... 96
Protect ........................................................................................... 96
Rating ............................................................................................. 96
D-Lighting ..................................................................................... 97
Resize ............................................................................................. 98
Crop ................................................................................................ 99
Edit Movie .................................................................................. 100
The Shooting Menu ....................................................... 103
Reset Shooting Options .......................................................... I05
Exposure Mode ......................................................................... 106
P Programmed Auto ........................................................................108
SShutter-Priority Auto ....................................................................109
A Aperture-Priority Auto .................................................................110
M Manual ..............................................................................................111

ImageQuality.............................................................................114
Image Size................................................................................... 114
Frame Rate .................................................................................. 116
Movie Settings ........................................................................... 116
Metering ..................................................................................... 117
Autoexposure Lock ...........................................................................118
White Balance ............................................................................ 119
Fine-Tuning White Balance ............................................................120
Preset Manual .....................................................................................121
ISO Sensitivity ............................................................................ 124
Picture Control ........................................................................... 125
Modifying Picture Controls ............................................................125
Custom Picture Control ............................................................ 129
Edit/Save ...............................................................................................129
Load from/Save to Card ..................................................................130
Color Space ................................................................................. 131
Active D-Lighting ...................................................................... 132
Long Exposure NR ..................................................................... 133
High ISO Noise Reduction ....................................................... 133
Fade in/Fade Out ....................................................................... 133
Movie Sound Options ............................................................... 134
Interval Timer Shooting ........................................................... 135
Vibration Reduction ................................................................. 136
Focus Mode ................................................................................ 137
Manual Focus ......................................................................................140
AF-Area Mode ............................................................................ 142
Focus Lock ............................................................................................143
Face-Priority AF ......................................................................... 145
Built-in AF Assist ........................................................................ 145
Flash Compensation ................................................................. 146
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The Setup Menu ............................................................ 147
Reset Setup Options ................................................................ 149
Format Memory Card ............................................................... 149
Slot Empty Release Lock ......................................................... 149
Welcome Screen ....................................................................... 150
Monitor Brightness .................................................................. 150
Grid Display ............................................................................... 150
Sound Settings .......................................................................... 151
Auto Power Off .......................................................................... 151
Remote on Duration ................................................................ 152
Assign AE/AF-L Button ............................................................ 152
Shutter Button AE Lock ........................................................... 152
Flicker Reduction ...................................................................... 153
Reset File Numbering .............................................................. 153
Time Zone and Date ................................................................. 154
Language ................................................................................... 154
Auto Image Rotation ................................................................ 155
Firmware Version ..................................................................... 1SS
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