Nikon 1J5 User manual

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1 J5
Model Name: N1407
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” (0ix–xi).

i
Touch Controls 0ii
Table of Contents 0iii
sIntroduction 01
zTaking and Viewing Photographs 033
yRecording and Viewing Movies 042
ROther Shooting Modes 058
tMore on Photography 094
TWi-Fi 0114
IMore on Playback 0125
QConnections 0140
oThe Playback Menu 0149
iThe Shooting Menu 0158
gThe Setup Menu 0193
nTechnical Notes 0202

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Touch controls can be used for photography and a variety of
other operations (016).
In addition to the functions listed above, touch controls can be
used to adjust settings and navigate the menus.
Touch Controls
Photographs
Movies
Shooting
3/12
2/12
4/12
Viewing
Playback Zoom/
Thumbnail Playback
Focus
Playback

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Touch Controls .............................................................................. ii
For Your Safety ............................................................................. ix
Notices........................................................................................... xii
Wireless ...................................................................................... xviii
Introduction 1
Before You Begin........................................................................... 1
Parts of the Camera ...................................................................... 2
Using the Touch Screen .............................................................16
First Steps ..................................................................................... 21
Taking and Viewing Photographs 33
Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) ......................... 33
Viewing Photographs ........................................................................ 37
Deleting Pictures.................................................................................. 38
Recording and Viewing Movies 42
Recording Movies .......................................................................42
Taking Photographs During Movie Recording ......................... 45
Viewing Movies ...........................................................................46
Deleting Movies ................................................................................... 47
vAdvanced Movie Options.................................................... 49
Filming Time-Lapse Movies ............................................................. 52
Filming Slow-Motion Movies........................................................... 55
Other Shooting Modes 58
wChoosing a Creative Mode.................................................58
Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation .... 59
HDR........................................................................................................... 62
Easy Panorama...................................................................................... 63
Selective Color ...................................................................................... 66
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Taking Photos in P, S, A, and MModes ......................................67
PProgrammed Auto............................................................................67
SShutter-Priority Auto........................................................................68
AAperture-Priority Auto ....................................................................69
MManual .................................................................................................70
Long Time-Exposures (MMode Only) ...........................................72
aPhotographing Subjects in Motion (Sports Mode)...........74
uChoosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) ...............76
Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection)............................76
Choosing Your Moment (Slow View) ............................................81
Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo
Selector) ..............................................................................................83
zCombining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes
(Motion Snapshot Mode)......................................................88
Viewing Motion Snapshots...............................................................93
Deleting Motion Snapshots..............................................................93
More on Photography 94
Live Image Control ......................................................................94
Continuous Mode........................................................................97
Self-Timer Modes.........................................................................99
Exposure Compensation......................................................... 101
The Built-in Flash ...................................................................... 102
Auto Pop-up Modes ......................................................................... 102
Manual Pop-up Modes.................................................................... 104
Self-Portraits.............................................................................. 108
Tap Shooting Options.............................................................. 111
CAuto, wCreative, and Self-Portrait Modes ..................... 111
aSports Mode................................................................................... 111
P, S, A, and MModes........................................................................... 112
vAdvanced Movie Mode............................................................ 113

v
Wi-Fi 114
What Wi-Fi Can Do for You ......................................................114
Wireless Security .......................................................................115
Connecting via Wi-Fi.................................................................118
Android and iOS: Connecting via SSID ......................................118
Android: Connecting via NFC........................................................119
Uploading Photos to a Smart Device ....................................121
Uploading Photos One at a Time.................................................121
Uploading Multiple Selected Photos..........................................122
Uploading Photos via NFC .............................................................123
Downloading Selected Pictures to the Smart Device ........124
More on Playback 125
Photo Information ....................................................................125
Thumbnail Playback .................................................................129
Calendar Playback ....................................................................130
Playback Zoom ..........................................................................131
Viewing Bursts ...........................................................................132
Deleting Pictures.......................................................................134
Deleting the Current Picture .........................................................134
The Playback Menu...........................................................................134
Glamour Retouch ......................................................................135
Slide Shows ................................................................................137
Connections 140
Copying Pictures to a Computer ............................................140
Installing ViewNX-i ............................................................................140
Copying Pictures to the Computer .............................................141
Viewing Pictures on TV ............................................................144
High-Definition Devices ..................................................................144
Printing Photographs...............................................................146
Connecting the Printer ....................................................................146
Printing Pictures One at a Time....................................................147
Printing Multiple Pictures...............................................................148

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The Playback Menu 149
Selecting Multiple Images.............................................................. 151
Rotate Tall .................................................................................. 152
Sequence Display Options...................................................... 152
Protect ........................................................................................ 152
D-Lighting.................................................................................. 153
Resize .......................................................................................... 154
Crop............................................................................................. 155
Edit Movie .................................................................................. 156
The Shooting Menu 158
Reset Shooting Options .......................................................... 161
Exposure Mode ......................................................................... 161
Image Quality............................................................................ 162
Image Size.................................................................................. 162
Frame Size/Frame Rate............................................................ 165
Metering..................................................................................... 166
White Balance............................................................................ 167
Fine-Tuning White Balance ........................................................... 168
Preset Manual..................................................................................... 169
ISO Sensitivity ........................................................................... 172
Picture Control .......................................................................... 173
Modifying Picture Controls............................................................ 173
Auto Distortion Control........................................................... 177
Color Space................................................................................ 177
Active D-Lighting...................................................................... 178
Long Exposure NR .................................................................... 179
High ISO Noise Reduction....................................................... 179
Movie Sound Options .............................................................. 180
Auto Image Capture................................................................. 180

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Interval Timer Shooting ...........................................................181
Optical VR ...................................................................................183
Electronic VR (Movies)..............................................................183
Focus Mode ................................................................................184
Manual Focus ......................................................................................186
AF-Area Mode ............................................................................188
Focus Lock............................................................................................189
Face-Priority ...............................................................................191
Built-in AF Assist........................................................................191
Flash Control ..............................................................................192
Flash Compensation.................................................................192
The Setup Menu 193
Format Memory Card ...............................................................195
Slot Empty Release Lock ..........................................................195
Image Review.............................................................................195
Display.........................................................................................196
Display Brightness.............................................................................196
Grid Display..........................................................................................196
Shooting ...............................................................................................196
Playback ................................................................................................196
Sound Settings ..........................................................................197
Auto Power Off ..........................................................................197
Self-Portrait Mode.....................................................................197
Flicker Reduction.......................................................................198
Reset File Numbering...............................................................198
Time Zone and Date .................................................................199
Auto Image Rotation ................................................................200
Pixel Mapping ............................................................................201

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Technical Notes 202
Optional Accessories ............................................................... 202
Approved Memory Cards ............................................................... 203
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ..................... 204
Storage and Cleaning .............................................................. 206
Storage.................................................................................................. 206
Cleaning................................................................................................ 206
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ..................... 207
Defaults ...................................................................................... 211
Memory Card Capacity ............................................................ 213
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 214
Battery/Display................................................................................... 214
Shooting (All Modes) ....................................................................... 215
Shooting (P, S, A, and MModes) .................................................... 216
Movies ................................................................................................... 217
Tap Shooting Options ..................................................................... 217
Playback................................................................................................ 217
Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)............................................................... 218
Miscellaneous..................................................................................... 218
Error Messages.......................................................................... 219
Specifications ............................................................................ 222
Nikon 1 J5 Digital Camera .............................................................. 222
Battery Life........................................................................................... 241
Index ........................................................................................... 242