Nikon 1 v3 User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all

instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read

by all who use the product.

Camera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following sym-

bols and conventions are used:

The 1, 3, 4, and 2symbols represent up, down, left, and right on the

multi selector.

DThis icon marks cautions; information that should be read before

use to prevent damage to the camera.

AThis icon marks notes; information that should be read before

using the camera.

0This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

AFor Your Safety

Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in

“For Your Safety” (0xi–xiii).

Getting the Most from Your Camera 0ii

Table of Contents 0iv

sIntroduction 01

zTaking and Viewing Photographs 038

yRecording and Viewing Movies 059

#t, u, v, and wModes 069

ROther Shooting Modes 076

tMore on Photography 092

TWi-Fi 0119

IMore on Playback 0129

QConnections 0141

oThe Playback Menu 0156

iThe Shooting Menu 0167

(The Movie Menu 0189

)The Image Processing Menu 0195

gThe Setup Menu 0209

nTechnical Notes 0221

Getting the Most from Your Camera

Take photos with the shutter-release button.

See page 8 for more informa-

tion.

Shutter-release button

Shoot movies with the movie-record button.

Movies can be recorded by

pressing the movie-record but-

ton in auto (038), creative

(049), t, u, v, w(069), and

advanced movie (059) modes.

Movie-record button

Download pictures to a computer.

Install the supplied software (0141), and copy photos and

movies to your computer using ViewNX 2 (0145).

View pictures in high definition.

Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to an HDTV (0148).

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Accessories

Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter-

changeable lenses and other accessories (0221).

Lenses Flash units

Mount

adapters

Software for

Nikon digital

cameras

(available on CD)

GPS units Remote controls

Electronic

viewfinders

Grips

Getting the Most from Your Camera .........................................ii

Accessories .............................................................................................. iii

For Your Safety..............................................................................xi

Notices..........................................................................................xiv

Wireless ........................................................................................xix

Introduction 1

Before You Begin ...........................................................................1

Parts of the Camera.......................................................................2

Using the Vari-Angle Monitor ...................................................15

Using the Touch Screen..............................................................17

First Steps......................................................................................23

Attaching a Grip and Electronic Viewfinder...........................34

Taking and Viewing Photographs 38

Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) .........................38

Viewing Photographs.........................................................................41

Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................43

Live Image Control...............................................................................47

Choosing a Creative Mode.........................................................49

Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation.....50

The Creative Palette ............................................................................52

HDR ...........................................................................................................53

Easy Panorama......................................................................................54

Selective Color.......................................................................................57

Cross Process .........................................................................................58

Table of Contents

Recording and Viewing Movies 59

Recording Movies .......................................................................59

Taking Photographs During Movie Recording ......................... 64

Viewing Movies .................................................................................... 65

Deleting Movies ................................................................................... 67

t, u, v, and wModes 69

tProgrammed Auto ......................................................................... 70

uShutter-Priority Auto..................................................................... 71

vAperture-Priority Auto.................................................................. 72

wManual ............................................................................................... 73

Other Shooting Modes 76

uChoosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture)...............76

Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection)............................ 76

Choosing Your Moment (Slow View)............................................ 80

Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo

Selector).............................................................................................. 82

zCombining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion

Snapshot Mode).....................................................................87

Viewing Motion Snapshots .............................................................. 91

Deleting Motion Snapshots ............................................................. 91

More on Playback 129

Photo Information.................................................................... 129

Thumbnail Playback ................................................................ 133

Calendar Playback.................................................................... 134

Playback Zoom.......................................................................... 135

Deleting Pictures ...................................................................... 136

Deleting the Current Picture......................................................... 136

The Playback Menu .......................................................................... 136

Rating Pictures .......................................................................... 137

Slide Shows................................................................................ 138

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Connections 141

Installing the Supplied Software............................................141

System Requirements ......................................................................143

Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer......................145

Transferring Pictures ........................................................................145

Viewing Pictures.................................................................................147

Viewing Pictures on TV ............................................................148

High-Definition Devices ..................................................................148

Printing Photographs...............................................................150

Connecting the Printer ....................................................................150

Printing Pictures One at a Time....................................................151

Printing Multiple Pictures...............................................................153

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.......................................155

The Playback Menu 156

Selecting Multiple Images..............................................................158

Image Review.............................................................................159

Rotate Tall...................................................................................159

Protect.........................................................................................159

Rating ..........................................................................................160

D-Lighting...................................................................................160

Resize...........................................................................................161

Crop .............................................................................................162

Edit Movie...................................................................................163

Combine 4-Second Movies......................................................165

Combine NMS Movies ..............................................................166

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The Shooting Menu 167

Exposure Mode ......................................................................... 170

Image Quality............................................................................ 171

Image Size.................................................................................. 172

Active Selection ........................................................................ 174

Number of Shots Saved........................................................... 175

Movie Before/After................................................................... 175

File Format................................................................................. 176

Soft .............................................................................................. 176

Toy Camera Effect..................................................................... 177

Metering..................................................................................... 177

Auto Distortion Control........................................................... 178

Color Space................................................................................ 178

Active D-Lighting...................................................................... 179

Long Exposure NR .................................................................... 180

Interval Timer Shooting .......................................................... 181

Optical VR................................................................................... 183

Electronic VR.............................................................................. 184

AF-Area Mode ........................................................................... 185

Built-in AF Assist ....................................................................... 186

Flash Control ............................................................................. 187

Flash Compensation ................................................................ 188

The Movie Menu 189

Slow Motion............................................................................... 191

Frame Size/Frame Rate............................................................ 192

Movie Sound Options .............................................................. 193

Auto Image Capture................................................................. 194

The Image Processing Menu 195

White Balance ............................................................................196

Fine-Tuning White Balance............................................................197

Preset Manual .....................................................................................198

ISO Sensitivity ............................................................................201

Picture Control...........................................................................202

Modifying Picture Controls ............................................................202

Custom Picture Control............................................................206

Edit/Save...............................................................................................206

Load from/Save to Card ..................................................................207

High ISO Noise Reduction .......................................................208

The Setup Menu 209

Format Memory Card ...............................................................211

Slot Empty Release Lock ..........................................................211

Display.........................................................................................211

Display Brightness.............................................................................211

Viewfinder Brightness......................................................................212

Grid Display..........................................................................................212

Playback Highlight Display ............................................................212

Silent Photography...................................................................212

Sound Settings ..........................................................................212

Auto Power Off ..........................................................................213

Remote on Duration .................................................................213

Assign AE/AF-L Button .............................................................214

Autoexposure Lock ...........................................................................214

Focus Lock............................................................................................216

Flicker Reduction.......................................................................217

Reset File Numbering...............................................................218

Time Zone and Date .................................................................218

Auto Image Rotation ................................................................219

Pixel Mapping ............................................................................220

Technical Notes 221

Optional Accessories ............................................................... 221

Approved Memory Cards ............................................................... 224

Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ..................... 225

Storage and Cleaning .............................................................. 227

Storage.................................................................................................. 227

Cleaning................................................................................................ 227

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ..................... 228

Available Settings..................................................................... 232

Defaults ...................................................................................... 235

Memory Card Capacity ............................................................ 236

Troubleshooting....................................................................... 239

Battery/Display................................................................................... 239

Shooting (All Modes) ....................................................................... 240

Shooting (t, u, v, and wModes) ............................................ 241

Movies ................................................................................................... 242

Tap Shooting Options ..................................................................... 242

Playback................................................................................................ 242

Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)............................................................... 243

Miscellaneous..................................................................................... 243

Error Messages.......................................................................... 244

Specifications ............................................................................ 247

Nikon 1 V3 Digital Camera ............................................................. 247

Battery Life........................................................................................... 265

Index ........................................................................................... 266

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,

read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip-

ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will

read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions

listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

❚❚WARNINGS

For Your Safety

AThis icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warn-

ings before using this Nikon product.

AKeep the sun out of the frame. Keep the

sun well out of the frame when

shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight

focused into the camera when the

sun is in or close to the frame could

cause a fire.

ADo not look at the sun through the view-

finder. Viewing the sun or other

strong light source through the view-

finder could cause permanent visual

impairment.

ATurn off immediately in the event of mal-

function. Should you notice smoke or

an unusual smell coming from the

equipment or AC adapter (available

separately), unplug the AC adapter

and remove the battery immediately,

taking care to avoid burns. Continued

operation could result in injury. After

removing the battery, take the equip-

ment to a Nikon-authorized service

center for inspection.

ADo not use in the presence of flammable

gas. Do not use electronic equipment

in the presence of flammable gas, as

this could result in explosion or fire.

AKeep dry. Do not immerse in or expose

to water or handle with wet hands.

Failure to keep the product dry could

result in damage to the product, fire,

or electric shock, while handling the

product with wet hands could result

in electric shock.

ADo not disassemble. Touching the prod-

uct’s internal parts could result in

injury. In the event of malfunction,

the product should be repaired only

by a qualified technician. Should the

product break open as the result of a

fall or other accident, remove the bat-

tery and/or AC adapter and then take

the product to a Nikon-authorized

service center for inspection.

AKeep out of reach of children. Failure to

observe this precaution could result

in injury. In addition, note that small

parts constitute a choking hazard.

Should a child swallow any part of

this equipment, consult a physician

immediately.

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ADo not place the strap around the neck of

an infant or child. Placing the camera

strap around the neck of an infant or

child could result in strangulation.

AFollow the instructions of airline and hos-

pital personnel. This camera transmits

radio frequencies that could interfere

with medical equipment or aircraft

navigation. Disable the wireless net-

work feature before boarding an air-

craft, and turn the camera off during

take off and landing. In medical facili-

ties, follow staff instructions regard-

ing the use of wireless devices.

ADo not remain in contact with the camera,

battery, or charger for extended periods

while the devices are on or in use. Parts of

the device become hot. Leaving the

device in direct contact with the skin

for extended periods may result in

low-temperature burns.

ADo not leave the product where it will be

exposed to extremely high temperatures,

such as in an enclosed automobile or in

direct sunlight. Failure to observe this

precaution could cause damage or

fire.

ADo not aim the flash at the operator of a

motor vehicle. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in accidents.

AObserve caution when using a flash.

•Using the camera with the flash in

close contact with the skin or other

objects could cause burns.

•Using a flash close to the subject’s

eyes could cause temporary visual

impairment. The flash should be no

less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from

the subject. Particular care should

be observed when photographing

infants.

AAvoid contact with liquid crystal. Should

the display break, care should be

taken to avoid injury due to broken

glass and to prevent the liquid crystal

from the display touching the skin or

entering the eyes or mouth.

ADo not carry tripods with a lens or camera

attached. You could trip or accidentally

strike others, resulting in injury.

AObserve proper precautions when handling

batteries. Batteries may leak or

explode if improperly handled.

Observe the following precautions

when handling batteries for use in

this product:

•Use only batteries approved for use

in this equipment.

•Do not short or disassemble the

battery.

•Be sure the product is off before

replacing the battery. If you are

using an AC adapter, be sure it is

unplugged.

•Do not attempt to insert the battery

upside down or backwards.

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•Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat.

•Do not immerse in or expose to

water.

•Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. Do not

transport or store the battery with

metal objects such as necklaces or

hairpins.

•Batteries are prone to leakage when

fully discharged. To avoid damage

to the product, be sure to remove

the battery when no charge

remains.

•When the battery is not in use,

attach the terminal cover and store

in a cool, dry place.

•The battery may be hot immedi-

ately after use or when the product

has been used on battery power for

an extended period. Before remov-

ing the battery turn the camera off

and allow the battery to cool.

•Discontinue use immediately

should you notice any changes in

the battery, such as discoloration or

deformation.

AObserve proper precautions when handling

the charger:

•Keep dry. Failure to observe this pre-

caution could result in injury or

product malfunction due to fire or

electric shock.

•Do not short the charger terminals.

Failure to observe this precaution

could result in overheating and

damage to the charger.

•Dust on or near the metal parts of

the plug should be removed with a

dry cloth. Continued use could

result in fire.

•Do not go near the charger during

thunderstorms. Failure to observe

this precaution could result in elec-

tric shock.

•Do not handle the plug or charger

with wet hands. Failure to observe

this precaution could result in injury

or product malfunction due to fire

or electric shock.

•Do not use with travel converters or

adapters designed to convert from

one voltage to another or with DC-

to-AC inverters. Failure to observe

this precaution could damage the

product or cause overheating or fire.

AUse appropriate cables. When connect-

ing cables to the input and output

jacks, use only the cables provided or

sold by Nikon for the purpose to

maintain compliance with product

regulations.

ACD-ROMs: CD-ROMs containing soft-

ware or manuals should not be

played back on audio CD equipment.

Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD

player could cause hearing loss or

damage the equipment.

xiv

•No part of the manuals included

with this product may be repro-

duced, transmitted, transcribed,

stored in a retrieval system, or trans-

lated into any language in any form,

by any means, without Nikon’s prior

written permission.

•Nikon reserves the right to change

the specifications of the hardware

and software described in these

manuals at any time and without

prior notice.

•Nikon will not be held liable for any

damages resulting from the use of

this product.

•While every effort has been made to

ensure that the information in these

manuals is accurate and complete,

we would appreciate it were you to

bring any errors or omissions to the

attention of the Nikon representa-

tive in your area (address provided

separately).

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notice for Customers in Europe

This symbol indicates that

electrical and electronic

equipment is to be col-

lected separately.

The following apply only to

users in European countries:

•This product is designated for sepa-

rate collection at an appropriate col-

lection point. Do not dispose of as

household waste.

•Separate collection and recycling

helps conserve natural resources

and prevent negative consequences

for human health and the environ-

ment that might result from incor-

rect disposal.

•For more information, contact the

retailer or the local authorities in

charge of waste management.

This symbol on the battery

indicates that the battery is

to be collected separately.

The following apply only to

users in European countries:

•All batteries, whether marked with

this symbol or not, are designated

for separate collection at an appro-

priate collection point. Do not dis-

pose of as household waste.

•For more information, contact the

retailer or the local authorities in

charge of waste management.

Notices

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT

TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable pro-

tection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equip-

ment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particu-

lar installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

•Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an out-

let on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user be notified

that any changes or modifications

made to this device that are not

expressly approved by Nikon Corpo-

ration may void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or pro-

vided by Nikon for your equipment.

Using other interface cables may

exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of

the FCC rules.

Notice for Customers in the State of California

WARNING: Handling the cord on this

product may expose you to lead, a

chemical known to the State of Cali-

fornia to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm. Wash hands after

handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,

Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.

Tel.: 631-547-4200

The Battery Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISKOF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter

of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit

is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally cop-

ied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may

be punishable by law.

•Items prohibited by law from being copied

or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper

money, coins, securities, govern-

ment bonds, or local government

bonds, even if such copies or repro-

ductions are stamped “Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of

paper money, coins, or securities

which are circulated in a foreign

country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the

government has been obtained, the

copying or reproduction of unused

postage stamps or post cards issued

by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of

stamps issued by the government

and of certified documents stipu-

lated by law is prohibited.

•Cautions on certain copies and reproduc-

tions

The government has issued cautions

on copies or reproductions of securi-

ties issued by private companies

(shares, bills, checks, gift certificates,

etc.), commuter passes, or coupon

tickets, except when a minimum of

necessary copies are to be provided

for business use by a company. Also,

do not copy or reproduce passports

issued by the government, licenses

issued by public agencies and pri-

vate groups, ID cards, and tickets,

such as passes and meal coupons.

•Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of

copyrighted creative works such as

books, music, paintings, woodcuts,

prints, maps, drawings, movies, and

photographs is governed by

national and international copyright

laws. Do not use this product for the

purpose of making illegal copies or

to infringe copyright laws.

AVC Patent Portfolio License

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL

AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF ACONSUMER TO (I) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH

THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (II) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED

BY ACONSUMER ENGAGED IN APERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS

OBTAINED FROM AVIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NOLICENSE IS

GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE

OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com

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Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data

storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted

files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using com-

mercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of per-

sonal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another

person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the

device and then completely refill it with images containing no private infor-

mation (for example, pictures of empty sky). Wi-Fi settings can be reset to

default values by selecting Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi connection type > Reset Wi-Fi set-

tings in the setup menu (0124). Care should be taken to avoid injury when

physically destroying data storage devices.

Temperature Warnings

The camera may become warm to the touch during use; this is normal and

does not indicate a malfunction. At high ambient temperatures, after

extended periods of continuous use, or after several photographs have been

taken in quick succession, a temperature warning may be displayed, follow-

ing which the camera will turn off automatically to minimize damage to its

internal circuits. Wait for the camera to cool before resuming use.

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex

electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including charg-

ers, batteries, AC adapters, and lens accessories) certified by Nikon specifically

for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate

within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the

camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of third-

party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holo-

graphic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the cam-

era or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local autho-

rized Nikon dealer.

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DUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories

Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use

with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate

within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON

ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR-

RANTY.

DServicing the Camera and Accessories

The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon

recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a

Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years,

and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees

apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particu-

larly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accesso-

ries regularly used with the camera, such as lenses, should be included

when the camera is inspected or serviced.

ABefore Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or

before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the

camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for dam-

ages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

ALife-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod-

uct support and education, continually-updated information is avail-

able on-line at the following sites:

•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

•For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

•For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,

tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice

on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be

available from the Nikon representative in your area. For contact infor-

mation, visit http://imaging.nikon.com/

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