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DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
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Getting the Most from Your Camera .........................................3
The Reference Manual..................................................................6
For Your Safety...............................................................................7
Shock-, Water-, and Dust-Proofing ..........................................10
Shock-Proofing .....................................................................................10
Water- and Dust-Proofing.................................................................10
Important: Waterproof Lenses ..................................................11
Precautions: Shock-Proofing............................................................11
Precautions: Water- and Dust-Proofing .......................................11
Operating Environment.....................................................................13
Important: Location Data (GPS/GLONASS) .............................14
Notices...........................................................................................15
Introduction 20
Package Contents........................................................................20
Parts of the Camera.....................................................................21
First Steps......................................................................................31
Taking and Viewing Photographs 40
Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) .........................40
Viewing Photographs.........................................................................44
Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................45
Live Image Control...............................................................................47
Choosing a Creative Mode.........................................................49
Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation.....50
Underwater (4 (5, 6))..............................................................50
Night landscape (j) ....................................................................50
Night portrait (o)..........................................................................51
Backlighting (m)............................................................................51
Easy panorama (p)......................................................................51
Soft (q)..............................................................................................51
Miniature effect (r).....................................................................51
Selective color (s)........................................................................51
Table of Contents
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Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes........................................... 52
Backlighting........................................................................................... 57
Easy Panorama...................................................................................... 58
Underwater Photography 61
Important: Precautions............................................................... 61
Before Using the Camera Underwater ....................................62
The Final Check .................................................................................... 64
Taking Pictures Underwater .....................................................65
Tips and Tricks for Underwater Photography .......................67
Auto Distortion Control..................................................................... 67
The Built-in Flash.................................................................................. 67
The Depth Gauge ................................................................................ 68
After Using the Camera Underwater....................................... 71
The O-Ring ............................................................................................. 73
Recording and Viewing Movies 77
Recording HD Movies................................................................. 78
Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording.................. 80
Viewing Movies .................................................................................... 81
Deleting Movies ................................................................................... 82
Recording Slow-Motion Movies ...............................................83
More on Photography 87
Continuous Mode........................................................................87
Self-Timer Modes ........................................................................ 89
The Built-in Flash.........................................................................91
The C (Action) Button ............................................................... 95
Shooting: Choosing a Shooting Mode......................................... 95
Playback: Scrolling Through Pictures ........................................... 96
Menus: Outdoor Display ................................................................... 97
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Menu Options 98
Playback Menu Options ............................................................ 98
Shooting Menu Options............................................................ 99
Movie Menu Options .............................................................. 100
Image Processing Menu Options.......................................... 100
Setup Menu Options............................................................... 100
Connecting to a Computer 102
Installing the Supplied Software........................................... 102
System Requirements...................................................................... 103
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer..................... 105
Transferring Pictures........................................................................ 105
Viewing Pictures ................................................................................ 107
Technical Notes 108
Optional Accessories ............................................................... 108
Non-Waterproof 1 NIKKOR Lenses.............................................. 110
Approved Memory Cards ............................................................... 113
Storage and Cleaning .............................................................. 114
Underwater Use................................................................................. 114
Storage.................................................................................................. 114
Cleaning................................................................................................ 114
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ..................... 115
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 119
Battery/Display................................................................................... 119
Shooting (All Modes) ....................................................................... 119
Movies ................................................................................................... 120
Playback................................................................................................ 120
Miscellaneous..................................................................................... 120
Error Messages.......................................................................... 121
Specifications ............................................................................ 123
Nikon 1 AW1 Digital Camera......................................................... 123
Battery Life........................................................................................... 135
Index ........................................................................................... 136
Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty ............ 140
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Getting the Most from Your Camera
Take photos with the shutter-release button.
Photos can be taken in any
mode by pressing the shutter-
release button. See page 27 for
more information.
Shutter-release button
Shoot movies with the movie-record button.
Movies can be recorded by
pressing the movie-record but-
ton in auto (0 40), creative
(0 49), and advanced movie
(0 77) modes.
Movie-record button
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Shoot underwater.
Attach a special-purpose waterproof lens to take pictures at
depths of up to 15 m (49 ft) for as long as 60 minutes at a time.
See page 61 for more information. The camera offers the fol-
lowing features that may come in handy during underwater
photography:
• Compensate for the blue cast in pic-
tures taken under water (0 65).
• Distortion control for underwater
photographs and movies (0 67).
• A built-in flash that can be used for
additional lighting under water
(0 67).
Access altitude, depth, heading, virtual horizon, location data
(GPS/GLONASS), and log options.
When shooting in locations with a clear view of the sky, you
can:
• Access a variety of information, including a virtual horizon
and your heading and altitude or depth (0 25).
• Record location data (0 101).
• Log your location or depth (0 101).
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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. For a
complete guide to using your digital camera, see the Reference
Manual (0 6). To get the most from your camera, please be sure
to read this User’s Manual thoroughly and keep it where it 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 lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a
1 NIKKOR AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6.
D
This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before
use to prevent damage to the camera.
A
This icon marks notes; information that should be read before
using the camera.
0
This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.
A For Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in
“For Your Safety” (0 7–9), on pages 10–19, and in “Caring for the Cam-
era and Battery: Cautions” (0 115).
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For more information on using your Nikon camera, download a
pdf copy of the camera Reference Manual from the website listed
below. The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader
or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later.
1 On your computer, launch a web browser and open the fol-
lowing site: http://nikonimglib.com/manual/
2 Choose a language and download the Reference Manual.
3 Double-click the downloaded file.
The Reference Manual
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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
A
This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warn-
ings before using this Nikon product.
A
Keep 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.
A
Turn 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.
A
Do 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.
A
Observe caution in the presence of water or
rain or when using the camera with wet
hands. The camera can be used under-
water and safely handled with wet
hands only when the special-purpose
waterproof lens is attached and the
battery-chamber/memory card slot
and connector covers are closed. Do
not immerse in or expose to water or
handle with wet hands unless these
conditions are met. Failure to observe
these precautions could result in
damage to the product, fire, or elec-
tric shock.
A
Do 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.
8
A
Keep 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.
A
Before using the camera underwater,
remove straps intended exclusively for use
on land. The strap could become
wrapped around your throat, causing
suffocation or drowning.
A
Do 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.
A
Follow the instructions of airline and hos-
pital personnel. This camera transmits
radio frequencies that could interfere
with medical equipment or aircraft
navigation. Disable the location data
and all track log functions and dis-
connect any wireless devices from
the camera 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 and
satellite navigation systems.
A
Do 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.
A
Do 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.
A
Do not aim the flash at the operator of a
motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
A
Observe 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.
A
Avoid 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.
A
Do not carry tripods with a lens or camera
attached. You could trip or acciden-
tally strike others, resulting in injury.
9
A
Observe 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.
• 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.
A
Observe proper precautions when handling
the charger:
• Keep dry.
Failure to observe this
precaution could result in 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 elec-
tric 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.
A
Use 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.
A
CD-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.
10
The product conforms to the following standards:
Shock-Proofing
The camera, with the special-purpose waterproof lens attached, has passed
drop tests compliant
1
with MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5: Shock.
2
These in-
house tests do not constitute a blanket guarantee of invulnerability to damage or
destruction.
Water- and Dust-Proofing
With the special-purpose waterproof lens attached, the camera complies
with the JIS IP68 waterproofing standard, allowing it to be used at depths of
up to 15 m (49 ft) for as long as 60 minutes at a time.
3
This is not a blanket
guarantee that the product will be water- or dust-proof in all circumstances or
invulnerable to damage or destruction.
1 Using a test method derived from MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5: Shock, the
product is dropped from a height of 200 cm (6.6 ft) onto a plywood surface
5 cm (2 in.) thick. Exterior deformation and surface damage are not tested.
2 An American military test standard that involves dropping 5 samples at a
time from a height of 122 cm (4 ft) to test the effect of impact on a total of
26 surfaces (12 edges, 8 corners, and 6 faces), with the requirement that
the test be passed within a total of 5 samples (if a problem occurs during
the test, the test is repeated with 5 new samples, with the requirement
that the test be passed within a total of 5 samples).
3 This signifies that according to tests performed using Nikon methods, the
product can be used at the specified water pressure for the specified
period of time.
Shock-, Water-, and Dust-Proofing
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The product is not guaranteed shock-, water-, or
dust-proof if the special-purpose waterproof lens
is not attached. Before using this product, be sure
to read the following sections, together with the
instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 7–9) and in
“Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions”
(0 115–118). Before using the product underwa-
ter, read the cautions in “Underwater Photogra-
phy” (0 61–76).
Precautions: Shock-Proofing
Observe the following precautions when using
the camera with special-purpose waterproof
lenses:
• The product is not guaranteed shockproof if the
flash is raised.
• Do not intentionally subject the product to vio-
lent physical shocks, place it under heavy
objects, or attempt to force it into bags or other
spaces too small to contain it.
• Do not expose the product to depths greater than 15 m (49 ft) or to rapids,
waterfalls, or other water under high pressure.
• Damage due to user error is not covered under warranty.
Precautions: Water- and Dust-Proofing
Observe the following precautions when using the camera with special-pur-
pose waterproof lenses:
• Apart from the special-purpose waterproof lens, the accessories supplied
with the camera are not waterproof. Special-purpose waterproof lenses are
themselves waterproof only when attached to the camera.
• The product is proof only against fresh water (such as pools, rivers, and
lakes) and seawater. Do not take into hot springs or baths.
• Do not expose to depths greater than 15 m
(49 ft) or to rapids, waterfalls, water flowing at
full force from a tap, or other water under high
pressure. Failure to observe these precautions
could expose the product to pressures high
enough to cause water entry.
• Do not leave immersed for more than 60 min-
utes at a time.
Important: Waterproof Lenses
15 m
15 m
15 m
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• Internal parts will be damaged by water and dust. To prevent water entry, do
not remove the lens, open the connector or battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover, or operate the lens release button or the latches or security locks
on the connector and battery-chamber/memory card slot covers with wet
hands, when the camera is wet, or in locations exposed to spray, wind, sand
or dust. Ensure that memory cards and batteries are dry before insertion.
Should the product leak, cease use immediately, dry the camera and lens,
and consult a Nikon-authorized service representative.
• Water and other liquids on the lens O-ring seal or inside the connector and
battery-chamber/memory card slot covers should be removed immediately
with a soft, dry cloth. Other foreign matter should be removed from these
surfaces with a blower, taking care to remove any small particles from the
sides and corners of the watertight channels. Foreign matter on the camera
body can be removed with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use soap, cleansers, or
other chemicals, and be sure to remove suntan oil, sunblock, bath salts,
detergent, soap, organic solvents, oil, alcohol, and the like immediately.
• Do not leave the product for extended periods in locations that are exposed
to freezing temperatures or temperatures over 50 °C (122 °F), such as in
enclosed vehicles, on board boats, on the beach, in direct sunlight, or near
heating equipment. Failure to observe this precaution may make the prod-
uct vulnerable to water entry.
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• The product is not guaranteed waterproof if struck, dropped, or otherwise
subjected to strong pressure or violent physical shocks or vibration. If the
product does suffer a fall or other physical shock, take it to Nikon-authorized
service personnel and have it tested to make sure that it is still waterproof.
Note that a fee will be charged for this service.
• Damage due to user error is not covered under warranty.
Operating Environment
The camera and special-purpose waterproof lenses have been tested and
approved for use at temperatures between –10 °C and +40 °C (+14 °F to 104
°F) on land and 0 °C and +40 °C (+32 °F to 104 °F) in water. Note the following
precautions:
• Battery performance drops at low temperatures. Keep the camera warm, or
ready a spare battery and keep it in a warm location.
• At low temperatures, the monitor may not perform as expected immedi-
ately after the camera is turned on: for example, after-images may appear or
the monitor may seem darker than normal.
• In cold environments, remove any snow or rain immediately. Buttons,
switches, and other camera controls may become difficult to operate if
allowed to freeze, while sound quality may be affected if water is allowed to
accumulate in the holes in the microphone and speaker covers.
• Prolonged contact with cold metal can damage exposed skin. Wear gloves
when handling the camera for extended periods at low temperatures.
• Select a dry location when attaching or removing special-purpose water-
proof lenses, and avoid leaving the camera with the body cap removed or
the battery-chamber/memory slot or connector cover open or the lens with
the rear cap removed in humid locations. Failure to observe these precau-
tions could result in condensation forming inside the lens when the product
is taken into the water. Condensation may also form inside the lens, monitor,
or watertight channel if the product is exposed to rapid changes in temper-
ature, such as occur when the product is taken into cold water from a hot
shore location, into a warm room from a cold exterior, or the battery-cham-
ber/memory card slot cover is opened or closed or lenses are attached or
removed in a humid location. Such condensation will not cause malfunction
or other damage, and should dissipate if the product is first taken to a loca-
tion with a stable temperature—free from heat, humidity, sand, and dust—
and then turned off and left with the battery and memory card removed
and the battery-chamber/memory card slot and connector covers open
until it has reached the ambient temperature. Consult Nikon-authorized ser-
vice personnel should the condensation fail to dissipate.
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Observe the following precautions when using the location data and track
log features:
• Track logs: While Ye s is selected for Location data > Record location data in
the setup menu, location data will be recorded with all pictures taken and
the camera will continue to monitor location data even while off. Radio
waves produced by the device may affect medical equipment and aircraft
navigation systems; in situations in which the use of satellite navigation
devices is restricted or prohibited, such as in hospitals or aircraft, end the
current track log, select No for Record location data, and turn the camera
off.
• Sharing location data: Note that addresses and other personal information may
be inferred from the location data stored in track logs or embedded in
images. Exercise caution when sharing images and track logs or when post-
ing them to the Internet or other locations where they can be viewed by
third parties. See “Disposing of Data Storage Devices” (0 18) for information
on erasing location data before disposing of the camera or memory cards.
• Navigation: The position, altitude, depth, and other location data reported by
the device are approximations only and are not intended for surveying or
navigation. Be sure to take appropriate maps or other navigational devices
with you when using the product during such outdoor activities as boating,
diving, mountain climbing, or hiking.
• Restrictions on use: The location data function may not perform as expected in
some countries or regions, including (as of October, 2013) China and in the
vicinity of the Chinese border. Some countries prohibit unauthorized use of
satellite navigation and other location data devices; before travelling, check
with your travel agent or the embassy or tourism board of the countries you
will be visiting. Where use is prohibited, select No for Location data >
Record location data.
Important: Location Data (GPS/GLONASS)
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• 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.
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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 RISK OF 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 securities
issued by private companies (shares,
bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), com-
muter 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 repro-
duce passports issued by the govern-
ment, licenses issued by public
agencies and private 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.
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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, select No for Location data > Record location data and erase all
data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then com-
pletely refill it with images containing no private information (for example,
pictures of empty sky). To remove track log data from the memory card, select
Delete log and delete all logs. Care should be taken to avoid injury when
physically destroying data storage devices.
AVC Patent Portfolio License
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (I) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (II) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED
BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS
OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE 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
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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Use 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. T
HE USE OF NON-NIKON
ACCESSORIES
COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR-
RANTY.
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Servicing 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 a year, and that it be ser-
viced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these ser-
vices). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended
if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with
the camera, such as lenses, should be included when the camera is
inspected or serviced.
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Before 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.
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Life-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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Introduction
Confirm that the package contains the following items:
Memory cards are sold separately.
Package Contents
BF-N2000 body cap
PA-N1000 O-ring protector
Nikon 1 AW1 digital camera (comes with WP-O2000 O-ring attached;
check O-ring for damage before use)
EN-EL20
rechargeable
Li-ion battery
(with terminal cover)
MH-27 battery
charger (AC wall
adapter supplied in
countries or regions where
required; shape depends
on country of sale)
Lens (supplied only
if lens kit is
purchased with
camera; comes with
front and rear lens
caps)
AN-N1000 strap
(intended exclusively for use
on land)
Silicon grease
UC-E19 USB cable
ViewNX 2/Short
Movie Creator CD
User’s Manual
(this manual)
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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
Parts of the Camera
1
2
3
4
5
17
6
16
7
9
15
14
6
18
13 1112
10
19
20
21
8
1 Movie-record button ............77, 79, 84
2 Shutter-release button............... 42, 80
3 Power switch........................................36
Power lamp..........................................36
4 Microphone
5 Focal plane mark (E)
6 Eyelet for camera strap......................31
7 Connector cover latch .....................105
8 Connector cover................................105
9 Connector cover security lock .......105
10 O-ring .................................... 33, 73, 108
11 Lens release button............................35
12 Dust shield ................................114, 115
13 Lens mount
14 Mounting mark ................................... 34
15 AF-assist illuminator
Self-timer lamp ...................................89
Red-eye reduction lamp ...................92
16 Body cap .............................................108
17 O-ring protector................................110
18 Built-in flash......................................... 91
19 USB connector...................................105
20 HDMI mini-pin connector
21 Watertight channel ............................ 62
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The Camera Body (Continued)
* Camera does not support TA-N100 tripod mounting spacer.
3
13
19 18
1514
45
21
10 9 8
1112
6
16
17
21 2220
7
1 Flash pop-up button..........................91
2 Monitor .......................................... 24, 36
3 W (playback zoom out/thumbnail)
button ..................................................44
4 X (playback zoom in) button...........44
5 C (action) button ..............................95
6 Grip attachment screw
7 Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover ...................32
8 Battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover latch...........................................32
9 Battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover security lock.............................32
10 Speaker
11 Tripod socket
*
12 Pressure equalization vent
13 G (menu) button ........................26
14 Memory card access lamp................ 43
15 K (playback) button......................... 44
16 J (OK) button .................................... 30
17 Multi selector....................................... 30
& (feature) ........................................... 29
E (exposure compensation)
M (flash mode).............................. 91, 92
C (continuous shooting/
self-timer)..................................... 87, 89
18 O (delete) button......................... 45, 82
19 $ (display) button.......................25
20 Watertight channel ............................ 62
21 Memory card slot................................ 32
22 Battery latch......................................... 32
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The Multi Selector
To navigate the menus, press the multi selector up, down, left, or right
(1,3, 4, or 2) as shown below.
Move cursor up
Select highlighted item
Return to previous menu Select highlighted item or
display sub-menu
Move cursor down
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Holding the Camera
When framing photographs, hold the camera as shown below.
Hold the camera in
your right hand.
Keep your elbows
propped lightly
against your torso.
Cradle the lens with
your left hand.
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The Monitor
421 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
3131
3030
2929
2828
17
12
13
14
18
15
16
19
32
33
34
2127 222325 2426 20
NO ICON
Battery fully
charged or
partially
discharged.
H Low battery.
1 Shooting mode ...................................27
2 Live image control..............................47
Creative mode ....................................49
Best moment capture selection
Advanced movie selection ........ 77, 83
Exposure mode ...................................99
3 Flexible program indicator...............52
4 Flash mode...........................................92
5 Continuous mode
1
............................87
6 Active D-Lighting
1
.............................99
7 Picture Control
1
............................... 100
8 White balance
1
................................ 100
9 Movie settings (HD movies)
1
....... 100
Frame rate
(slow-motion movies)
1
................. 100
10 Image size
1
..........................................99
11 Image quality
1
....................................99
12 Focus mode
1
..............................99, 100
13 AF-area mode
1
...........................99, 100
14 Face-priority
1
............................... 46, 99
15 Focus area............................. 42, 99, 100
16 AF-area brackets
1
17 Flash compensation ...........................99
18 Exposure compensation
19 Flash-ready indicator .........................91
20 “K” (appears when memory remains
for over 1000 exposures)
21 Number of exposures remaining....39
Number of shots remaining
before memory buffer fills
White balance recording indicator
Card warning indicator....................121
22 Time available............................... 79, 84
23 ISO sensitivity ....................................100
24 ISO sensitivity indicator...................100
Auto ISO sensitivity indicator
25 Aperture......................................... 54, 55
26 Shutter speed ............................... 53, 55
27 Metering ...............................................99
28 Battery indicator
1, 2
29 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator
30 Sound settings
1
................................101
31 Eye-Fi connection indicator
1
32 Microphone sensitivity
1
33 Time elapsed................................. 79, 84
34 Recording indicator..................... 79, 84
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1 Shown in detailed display.
2 Shown in altimeter, depth gauge, heading, and virtual horizon display.
The $ (Display) Button
35 36 37 38
42
43
39
40
4141
35 HDR ........................................................57
36 Auto distortion control......................99
37 Self-timer ..............................................89
38 Heading
2
39 Virtual horizon
2
40 Track log indicator
1, 2
41 Satellite signal indicator
1, 2
42 Altimeter/depth gauge
2
.........68, 101
43 Altitude/depth
2
.........................68, 101
Press $ to cycle through shooting or
playback indicators.
$ button
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See Also
For information on adjusting monitor brightness, see page 100.
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The G Button
The shooting mode and most shooting,
playback, and setup options can be
accessed from the camera menus. Press
the G button to display the menu
selection dialog shown below, then use
the multi selector to highlight the icon
for the desired menu and press J.
G button
Playback menu (0 98): Shooting menu (0 99):
Adjust playback settings.
Adjust settings for still
photography.
Movie menu (0 100): Setup menu (0 100):
Adjust movie-recording options. Adjust basic camera settings.
Image processing menu (0 100):
Adjust white balance, ISO sensitivity, Picture Controls, and other image
processing settings for photographs and movies.
Shooting mode
menu (0 27):
Choose a
shooting
mode.
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❚❚ Choosing a Shooting Mode
Options for each mode can be displayed
by highlighting the mode and pressing
2. Press 4 to return to the shooting
mode menu.
To display the shooting mode menu, press
the
G
button, highlight
Shooting
mode
, and press
J
. Use the multi selector
to highlight a shooting mode and press
J
to select the highlighted option.
Motion Snapshot mode
Best moment capture mode
Auto mode (0 40)
Creative mode (0 49)
Advanced movie mode (0 77)
z Motion Snapshot mode: Choose a theme for Motion Snapshots,
which combine photographs with brief movie vignettes.
• Beauty (1) • Relaxation (3)
• Waves (2) • Tenderness (4)
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The C Button
When the view through the lens is displayed
in the monitor, you can also select the shoot-
ing mode by holding the C button, tilting
the camera left or right to highlight the
desired option, and then releasing the but-
ton (0 95).
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u Best moment capture mode: Select Slow view to choose the tim-
ing for a shot as the scene plays back in slow motion, or choose
Smart Photo Selector to let the camera automatically pick the
best shot based on motion and composition.
• Slow view (t)
• Smart Photo Selector (y)
C Auto mode: Take photographs using live controls (0 47).
• Active D-Lighting (Y) • Motion control (6)
• Background softening (5) • Brightness control (E)
w Creative mode: Choose a scene (0 49).
• Programmed auto (P) • Night portrait (o)
• Shutter-priority auto (S) • Backlighting (m)
• Aperture-priority auto (A) • Easy panorama (p)
• Manual (M) • Soft (q)
• Underwater (4 (5, 6)) • Miniature effect (r)
• Night landscape (j) • Selective color (s)
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v Advanced movie mode: Choose between HD (0 77) and slow-
motion movies (0 83).
• Programmed auto (P) • Manual (M)
• Shutter-priority auto (S) • Slow motion (y)
• Aperture-priority auto (A)
A
& (Feature)
The options for each mode can also be dis-
played by pressing 1 (&) on the multi selec-
tor after selecting the shooting mode.
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❚❚ Using the Menus
1
Select an item.
2
Select an option.
Use the multi selector to navigate the
playback, shooting, movie, image pro-
cessing, and setup menus.
Multi selector
Press 1 or 3 to highlight menu items
and press 2 to view options for the
highlighted item.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired
option and press J to select.
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Using the Menus
The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items displayed in gray
are not currently available. To exit the menus and return to shooting
mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (0 42).
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Choosing a Menu
To display another menu, press 4 in Step 1
and then press 1 or 3 to highlight the
desired icon. Press 2 to position the cursor in
the highlighted menu.
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1
Attach the strap.
The AN-N1000 strap supplied with the camera is exclusively for
use on land. Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.
Remove the AN-N1000 before using the camera underwater.
A hand strap (available separately from third-party suppliers)
is recommended to prevent loss when the camera is used
underwater.
2
Charge the battery.
Insert the battery into the charger q and plug the charger in
w. An exhausted battery fully charges in about two hours.
Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is
complete.
First Steps
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The Plug Adapter
Depending on the country or region of
purchase, a plug adapter may be sup-
plied with the charger.
The shape of the
adapter varies with the country or region
of purchase. If a plug adapter is supplied,
raise the wall plug and connect the plug
adapter as shown at right, making sure
the plug is fully inserted.
Attempting to forcibly remove the plug
adapter could damage the product.
Battery
charging
Charging
complete
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3
Insert the battery and a memory card.
Undo the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover security
lock (q) and unlatch (w) and slowly open the cover (e).
After checking that they are in the correct orientation, insert
the battery and memory card as follows: using the battery to
keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the
battery in until it latches (r), and then slide in the memory
card until it clicks into place (t). Close (y), latch (u), and
lock (i) the cover, and confirm that the latch and security
lock are in the positions shown (A).
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Formatting Memory Cards
If this is the first time the memory card
will be used in the camera or if the card
has been formatted in another device,
select Format memory card in the setup
menu and follow the on-screen instruc-
tions to format the card (0 100). Note
that this permanently deletes any data the
card may contain. Be sure to copy any
photographs and other data you wish to
keep to a computer before proceeding
(0 105).
Rear
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4
Attach the special-purpose waterproof lens.
The camera is used with special-purpose waterproof lenses
that attach as shown below (for information on attaching
non-waterproof 1 NIKKOR lenses, see page 110). The lens
generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1
NIKKOR AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6. When attaching the lens,
care should be taken to avoid damage to the camera and lens
and to ensure that dust and other foreign matter does not
enter the camera or adhere to the O-ring or surrounding area.
Remove the rear
lens cap
Remove the camera body cap
Inspect the O-ring:
• Is it nicked or cracked? If so, replace the
O-ring (0 108).
• Is it out of position? If so, reposition the
O-ring (0 73).
• Is there dust or other foreign matter on
the O-ring? If so, remove it from the O-
ring (0 73).
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When placing the lens over the O-ring, be careful not to dam-
age the camera or lens; do not use excessive force.
Mounting mark (camera)
Mounting mark (lens)
Align the mounting marks
Place the lens over the O-ring
and press it into position
Rotate the lens as shown until
it stops
Check the lens: Remove any dust or other
foreign matter from the lens O-ring seal
(0 73).
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Detaching the Waterproof Lenses
Be sure the camera is off when removing
or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens,
press and hold the lens release button
(q) while rotating the lens as shown (w)
and then detach the lens from the cam-
era. After removing the lens, replace the
lens caps and camera body cap.
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Attaching and Removing Waterproof Lenses
Before attaching or removing a waterproof lens, be sure the lens
and camera are completely dry, that the O-ring is not cracked, dam-
aged, twisted, or out of position, and that the camera O-ring and
lens O-ring seal are free of hair, dust, sand, and other foreign
objects. Do not exchange lenses when your hands are wet or have
salt on them or in areas exposed to wind, spray, dust, or sand, and
be careful that water does not drop into the interior of the camera
or lens.
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Silicon Grease
The O-ring can be lubricated with the
supplied silicon grease or with optional
WP-G1000 silicon grease, preventing
wear and making waterproof lenses eas-
ier to attach and remove (0 108). To
apply, place a bead of grease in a plastic
bag and use your fingers to spread the
grease throughout the bag (q), then
insert the O-ring and massage the bag to
coat the ring (w). Use only silicon grease
designated for use with this product. Failure
to observe this precaution could result in
O-ring becoming stretched or otherwise deformed.
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5
Turn the camera on.
6
Choose a language.
Press the power switch to turn the
camera on. The power lamp will
briefly light green and the monitor will
turn on. Be sure to remove the lens
cap before shooting.
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Turning the Camera Off
To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. The monitor
will turn off.
A language-selection dialog will be
displayed the first time the camera is
turned on. Use the multi selector and
J button to choose a language.
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7
Set the clock.
Use the multi selector and J button
(0 22) to set the time and date. Note
that the camera uses a 24-hour clock.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight time
zone and press J.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight date
format and press J.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight daylight
saving time option and press J.
Press 4 or 2 to select year, month,
or date and press 1 or 3 to
change. Press 2 to proceed.
Note: Language and clock can be
changed at any time using
Language (0 101) and Time
zone and date (0 101) options in
setup menu.
Press 4 or 2 to select hour,
minute, or second and press 1 or
3 to change. Press J when
finished.
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8
Read the instructions on keeping your camera watertight.
Once the clock is set, the camera will
display a series of messages on main-
taining a watertight seal, which you
are encouraged to read before using
the camera for the first time. Press 4
or 2 to scroll through the messages.
To exit, press J when the last mes-
sage is displayed.
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Note
If you remove and reinsert the battery,
the first of these messages may be dis-
played again for a few seconds. To view all
messages, press $ while the first mes-
sage is displayed and then press 4 or 2
to scroll through the remaining mes-
sages. To exit, press J.
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Taking and Viewing Photographs
The camera gives you a choice of auto mode for “point-and-
shoot” photography that leaves the camera in charge of choos-
ing settings, creative mode, which lets you adjust settings
according to your subject or creative intent, and a variety of
other modes for hard-to-time shots or to capture the emotion
surrounding special moments.
Follow the steps below to take photographs in auto mode, a
“point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera automatically
detects the subject type and adjusts settings according to the
subject and situation.
1
Turn the camera on.
2
Select C mode.
Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode)
Press the power switch to turn the
camera on.
Press the G button to display the
menus. Select Shooting mode, then
highlight C (auto) and press J
(0 27).
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3
Ready the camera.
4
Frame the photograph.
Hold the camera securely with both
hands, being careful not to obstruct
the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or
microphone. Rotate the camera as
shown at lower right when taking pic-
tures in “tall” (portrait) orientation.
Position your subject in the center of
the frame.
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Using a Zoom Lens
Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area
of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photo-
graph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to
zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out).
Zoom in
Zoom out
Zoom ring
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5
Focus.
Press the shutter-release
button halfway to focus. If
the subject is poorly lit, the
AF-assist illuminator (0 21)
may light to assist the focus
operation.
If the camera is able to focus, the selected
focus area will be highlighted in green
and a beep will sound (a beep may not
sound if the subject is moving).
If the camera is unable to focus, the focus
area will be displayed in red.
Focus area
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6
Shoot.
Smoothly press the shutter-
release button the rest of
the way down to release
the shutter and record the
photograph. The memory
card access lamp will light
and the photograph will be
displayed in the monitor for
a few seconds (the photo
will automatically clear
from the display when the
shutter-release button is
pressed halfway). Do not
eject the memory card or
remove the battery until the
lamp has gone out and
recording is complete.
Memory card access lamp
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The Framing Grid
A framing grid can be displayed by selecting
On for Display > Grid display in the setup
menu (0 100).
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Viewing Photographs
To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-
release button halfway.
Press K to display your most recent pho-
tograph full frame in the monitor (full-
frame playback).
K button
Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures.
To zoom in on the current picture, press
X. To view multiple pictures, press W
when a picture is displayed full frame.
W button
X button
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The C Button
During playback, you can also select pictures
for display by holding the C button, tilting
the camera left or right to highlight the
desired image, and then releasing the button
to display the highlighted picture full frame
(0 96).
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See Also
See page 98 for slide show options.
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Deleting Pictures
To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic-
tures can not be recovered.
1
Display the photograph.
Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on
the preceding page.
2
Press O.
3
Delete the photograph.
A confirmation dialog will be dis-
played.
O button
Press O again to delete the picture and
return to playback, or press K to exit
without deleting the picture.
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Deleting Multiple Pictures
The Delete option in the playback menu (0 98) can be used to delete
all or selected pictures.
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Face Priority
The camera detects and focuses on portrait
subjects (face priority). A double yellow bor-
der will be displayed if a portrait subject is
detected facing the camera (if multiple faces,
up to a maximum of five, are detected, the
camera will select the closest subject). Press
the shutter-release button halfway to focus
on the subject in the double yellow border. The border will clear from
the display if the camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for
example, the subject has looked away).
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Automatic Scene Selection
In auto mode, the camera automatically ana-
lyzes the subject and selects the appropriate
scene. The selected scene is shown in the
monitor.
Scene icon
c Portrait: Human portrait subjects.
d Landscape: Landscapes and cityscapes.
f Night portrait: Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds.
e Close up: Subjects close to the camera.
g Night landscape: Poorly-lit landscapes and cityscapes.
Z Auto: Subjects that do not fall into the categories listed above.
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Auto Power Off
If no operations are performed for about a minute, the display will turn
off and the power lamp start to flash. The camera can be reactivated by
operating the shutter-release button. If no operations are performed
for about three minutes after the display has turned off, the camera will
turn off automatically.
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Live Image Control
Live image controls let you adjust set-
tings without leaving the shooting dis-
play, allowing you to preview how the
changes will affect your photographs. To
view the live image controls available in
auto mode, press 1 (&). Highlight a con-
trol and press J to select, then press 1
or 3 to adjust the control and press J to
return to shooting mode. To cancel the
control, press 1 (&) again.
Active D-Lighting: Preserve details in high-
lights and shadows for natural contrast.
Increase effect
Reduce effectActive D-Lighting: High Active D-Lighting: Low
Background softening: Soften background
details to make your subject stand out, or
bring both background and foreground
into focus.
Sharpen background
Soften background
Background sharp Background softened
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Motion control: Suggest motion by blurring
moving objects, or “freeze” motion to
capture moving objects clearly.
Freeze motion
Blur motion
Freeze motion Blur motion
Brightness control: Make pictures brighter
or darker.
Brighter
DarkerBrighter Darker
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Live Image Control
Continuous shooting is not available (0 87) and the built-in flash can
not be used when live image control is in effect. Pressing the movie-
record button cancels live image control.
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Choose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situa-
tion, take photos using special effects, or control shutter speed
and aperture.
1
Select w mode.
2
Choose a scene.
Choosing a Creative Mode
Press the G button to display the
menus. Select Shooting mode, then
highlight w (creative mode) and
press J (0 27).
Press 1 (&) and highlight a scene
using the multi selector (0 50).
Press J to select the highlighted
scene. Your selection is indicated by
an icon in the display.
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Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation
Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation:
Option Description
Programmed auto (P)
The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for opti-
mal exposure (0 52). Recommended for snapshots
and in other situations in which there is little time to
adjust camera settings.
Shutter-priority auto
(S)
You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects an
aperture for best results (0 53). Use to freeze or blur
motion.
Aperture-priority
auto (A)
You choose the aperture; the camera selects a shut-
ter speed for best results (0 54). Use to blur the
background or bring both foreground and back-
ground into focus.
Manual (M) You control both shutter speed and aperture (0 55).
Underwater
(4 (5, 6))
Take pictures under water (0 65, 66 ).
Night landscape (j)
Capture low lighting in night scenes. Each time the
shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera
takes a series of shots and combines them; during
processing, a message is displayed and no pictures
can be taken. The flash does not fire and the edges of
photos are cropped out. Note that the desired results
may not be obtained if the camera or subject moves
during shooting; if the camera is unable to combine
the images, a warning will be displayed and only
one picture will be taken.
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Night portrait (o)
Capture background lighting in portraits taken at
night or under low light. Each time the shutter-
release button is fully pressed, the camera takes a
series of shots, some with the flash and some with-
out, and combines them; during processing, a mes-
sage is displayed and no pictures can be taken. Raise
the built-in flash before shooting; no photograph
will be taken if the flash is not raised. Note
that
the
edges of photos are cropped out and that
the desired
results may not be obtained if the camera or subject
moves during shooting; if the camera is unable to
combine the images, a warning will be displayed and
the camera will take a single picture using the flash.
Backlighting (m) Photograph backlit subjects (0 57).
Easy panorama (p)
Shoot panoramas for later viewing on the camera
(0 58).
Soft (q)
Shoot photographs with a
soft filter effect. To choose
the amount of softening,
press
J
when the view
through the lens is dis-
played, highlight an option
using the multi selector,
and press
J
to select.
Miniature effect (r)
The top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that
the subject appears to have been a diorama photo-
graphed at short range. Works best when shooting
from a high vantage point.
Selective color (s)
Take photos in which only
a selected hue appears in
color. To choose the hue,
press J when the view
through the lens is dis-
played and use the multi
selector and J button.
Option Description
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Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes
P, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of control over shutter
speed and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust settings accord-
ing to your creative intent.
❚❚ P Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed
and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode
is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which
you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and
aperture.
A
Choosing a Combination of Shutter Speed and Aperture
Although the shutter speed and aperture
chosen by the camera will produce optimal
results, you can also choose from other com-
binations that will produce the same expo-
sure (“flexible program”). Press X for large
apertures (low f-numbers) that blur back-
ground details or fast shutter speeds that
“freeze” motion, W for small apertures (high
f-numbers) that increase depth of field or
slow shutter speeds that blur motion. U is
displayed while flexible program is in effect.
A
Restoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings
To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, press X or W
until U is no longer displayed or turn the camera off. The default shut-
ter speed and aperture is automatically restored when the camera
enters standby mode.
W button
X button
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❚❚ S Shutter-Priority Auto
In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the
camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the
optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion
by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze”
motion.
Choosing a Shutter Speed
Use the X and W buttons to choose from
shutter speeds between 30 s and
1
/
16,000 s.
Press X for faster shutter speeds, W for
slower shutter speeds.
Fast shutter speed (
1
/
1600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s)
A
Continuous Shooting
The selected shutter speed may change if the frame rate for continuous
shooting (0 87) is 15 fps or more.
W button
X button
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❚❚ A Aperture-Priority Auto
In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the
camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce
the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce
depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main
subject. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of
field, bringing out details in the background and foreground.
Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur back-
ground details, long field depths in landscape photographs to
bring the foreground and background into focus.
Choosing an Aperture
Press W for larger apertures (lower f-
numbers), X for smaller apertures (higher
f-numbers).
Large aperture (f/5.6) Small aperture (f/16)
W button
X button
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❚❚ MManual
In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.
Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture
Adjust shutter speed and aperture with
reference to the exposure indicator (see
below). Press 2 to highlight shutter
speed or aperture and use the X and W
buttons to choose a value, then repeat for
the remaining item. Press X for faster
shutter speeds or smaller apertures
(higher f-numbers), W for slower shutter
speeds and larger apertures (lower f-
numbers). Shutter speeds can be set to
values as fast as
1
/
16,000 s or as slow as 30 s,
or to “Bulb” to hold the shutter open
indefinitely for a long time-exposure.
W button
X button
Shutter speed
Press 2 to highlight
aperture.
A
perture
Press 2 to highlight
shutter speed.
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A
The Exposure Indicator
When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” are
selected, the exposure indicator shows
whether the photograph would be under-
or over-exposed at current settings.
Optimal exposure Underexposed by
1
/
3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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Backlighting
The method used to capture details in shaded areas of back-lit
subjects depends on the option selected for HDR in the shoot-
ing menu (0 99).
On
Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high
dynamic range); Z appears in the display. Each time the shutter-
release button is fully pressed, the camera takes two shots in quick
succession and combines them to preserve details in highlights
and shadows in high-contrast scenes; the built-in flash does not
fire. While the shots are combined, a message will be displayed and
the shutter release will be disabled. The final photograph will be
displayed when processing is complete.
+
First exposure
(darker)
Second exposure
(brighter)
Combined HDR
image
Off
The flash fires to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows in back-lit subjects.
Only one shot is taken when the shutter-release button is fully
pressed, and the flash fires with each shot. No pictures will be taken
if the built-in flash is not raised; raise the flash before shooting.
D
Framing HDR Photographs
The edges of the image will be cropped out. The desired results may
not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting.
Depending on the scene, shading may be uneven and shadows may
appear around bright objects or halos around dark objects. If the cam-
era is unable to successfully combine the two images, a single image
will be recorded at normal exposure and Active D-Lighting (0 99) will
be applied.
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Easy Panorama
Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting,
the camera focuses using auto-area AF; face detection is not
available. Exposure compensation can be used, but the built-in
flash will not fire.
1
Set focus and exposure.
Frame the start of the pan-
orama and press the shut-
ter-release button halfway.
Guides will appear in the
display.
2
Start shooting.
Press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way
down and then lift your fin-
ger from the button. a, c,
d, and b icons will appear in
the display to indicate the
possible pan directions.
3
Pan the camera.
Slowly pan the camera up, down, left,
or right as shown below. Shooting will
start when the camera detects the pan
direction and a progress indicator will
appear in the display. Shooting ends
automatically when the end of the
panorama is reached.
Progress indicator
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An example of how to pan the camera is shown below. With-
out changing your position, pan the camera in a steady curve
either horizontally or vertically. Time the pan according to
the option selected for Image size in the shooting menu:
about 15 seconds are needed to complete the pan when
A Normal panorama is selected, about 30 seconds when
B Wide panorama is selected.
A
Panoramas
High-distortion wide-angle lenses may fail to produce the desired
results. An error message will be displayed if the camera is panned too
quickly or unsteadily.
The completed panorama will be slightly smaller than the area visible
in the display during shooting. No panorama will be recorded if shoot-
ing ends before the halfway point; if shooting ends after the halfway
point but before the panorama is complete, the unrecorded portion
will be shown in gray.
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❚❚ Viewing Panoramas
Panoramas can be viewed by pressing J when a panorama is
displayed full frame (0 44). The start of the panorama will be
displayed with the smallest dimension filling the display and the
camera will then scroll through the picture in the original pan
direction.
The following operations can be performed:
Navigation
window
Guide
To Use Description
Pause Pause playback.
Play J
Resume playback when the panorama is
paused or during rewind/advance.
Advance/
rewind
Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. If playback is
paused, the panorama rewinds or advances a
segment at a time; keep the button pressed
for continuous rewind or advance.
Return to
full-frame
playback
/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
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P
Underwater Photography
With a special-purpose waterproof lens attached, the camera
can be used at depths of up to 15 m (49 ft) for as long as
60 minutes at a time. Before using the camera under water, be
sure that you have read and understood the instructions in this
section and have removed straps intended exclusively for use on
land (hand straps, available separately from third-party suppli-
ers, are recommended to prevent loss during underwater use).
To prevent water entry or other damage, observe the following
precautions when using the camera underwater:
• Be sure a special-purpose waterproof lens is attached. The
camera is not waterproof when a waterproof lens is not
attached, while waterproof lenses are only waterproof when
attached to the camera. Do not expose the camera to water
when a waterproof lens is not attached nor waterproof lens to
water when not attached to the camera.
• The sudden change in temperature caused by taking the cam-
era into the water after it has been left on the beach, in direct
sunlight, or in other locations exposed to high temperatures
could result in water droplets forming inside the camera or
lens, potentially damaging the products.
• Do not remove the lens under water, open the connector or
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, or operate the lens
release button or the latches or security locks on the connector
and battery-chamber/memory card slot covers while the cam-
era is immersed.
• Do not leave the product immersed for more than 60 minutes
at a time or expose it to depths greater than 15 m (49 ft) or to
rapids, waterfalls, water flowing at full force from a tap, or other
water under high pressure. Failure to observe these precau-
tions could expose the product to pressures high enough to
cause water entry.
Important: Precautions
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Do not expose the camera to water colder than 0 °C (32 °F) or
warmer than 40 °C (104 °F). Do not take into hot springs or baths.
•
Do not dive into the water with the camera, drop it, place it under
heavy objects, or otherwise subject it to violent shocks or exces-
sive physical pressure or force. The camera may deform and
become vulnerable to leaks under excessive external pressure.
•
Failure to follow correct procedures before or during use could
result in irreparable damage to the product due to water entry.
Should the product leak, cease use immediately, dry the camera
and lens, and consult a Nikon-authorized service representative.
• The camera does not float. Be careful not to drop the camera
while in or on the water.
• Condensation may form inside the lens or monitor if the prod-
uct is exposed to rapid changes in temperature, such as occur
when the product is taken into cold water from a hot shore
location, into a warm room from a cold exterior, or the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover is opened or closed or lenses
are attached or removed in a humid location. Such condensa-
tion will not cause malfunction or other damage.
Before using the camera underwater, complete the following
checklist.
Before Using the Camera Underwater
Have you removed the strap intended exclusively for use on land? We
recommend that you attach a hand strap (available separately from
third-party suppliers) before taking the camera into the water.
Have you attached the special-purpose waterproof lens (0 33)?
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Have you inserted the battery and memory card (0 32)?
To prevent water entry and other damage, remove any sand, dust, hair,
and foreign objects from under the connector and battery-chamber/
memory card slot covers, and use a blower or cotton swab to remove
foreign objects from inside the camera (when using a cotton swab, be
sure not to leave any threads behind). If the watertight channel is
cracked, deformed, or damaged, consult a Nikon-authorized service
representative.
Be sure that the connector and battery-chamber/memory card slot
covers are fully closed, that the hand strap is not caught in either cover,
and that the latches and security locks are in the positions shown.
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The Final Check
After going through the pre-shooting
checklist on page 62 and confirming that
the special-purpose waterproof lens is
attached and the connector and battery-
chamber/memory card slot covers are
closed and secure, immerse the camera
in fresh water, turn it on, and test the
zoom ring and camera controls to ensure that they operate nor-
mally and that the camera does not leak. To prevent water entry
and other damage, do not operate the lens release button or the
latches or security locks on the connector and battery-chamber/
memory card slot covers.
Should you notice air escaping from around the lens mount or
the connector and battery-chamber/memory card slot covers,
end the test and remove the camera from the water immediately
(air escaping from the pressure-equalization vent and micro-
phone and speaker covers is normal and does not indicate a mal-
function). Dry the camera and lens thoroughly and check the O-
ring and connector and battery-chamber/memory card slot cov-
ers are properly sealed. Consult a Nikon-authorized service rep-
resentative if you find that the camera leaks in normal use.
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Follow steps below to take pictures in “Underwater” mode.
1
Turn the camera on.
2
Select w mode.
3
Select Underwater.
Taking Pictures Underwater
Press the power switch to turn the
camera on.
Press the G button to display the
menus, then select Shooting mode,
highlight w (creative mode), and
press J (0 27).
Press 1 (&) to display the creative
menu. Highlight Underwater and
press J to display underwater pro-
cessing options.
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Choose an option.
5
Take pictures.
Highlight one of the following options
and press J to select the highlighted
option and return to the shooting dis-
play.
• 4 Standard: Standard processing for
balanced results when shooting
along the shore or in shallow water.
• 5 Scuba: Vivid colors for deeper
waters.
• 6 Close up: Enhanced contrast for
underwater close-ups.
To take photographs, press the shut-
ter-release button halfway to focus
and the rest of the way down to shoot.
The shutter will be released whether
or not the camera is in focus. Movies
can be recorded using the movie-
record button.
Shutter-release button
Movie-record button
A
Underwater Mode
The creative mode Underwater option
automatically compensates for the blue cast
in underwater lighting. Colors can be pre-
viewed in the monitor and adjusted manu-
ally or using preset options; the results
apply to both photographs and movies. To
adjust the blue-green balance manually,
press J in the shooting display and then
press 1 or 3. Press J to exit when colors
are adjusted to your satisfaction.
Bluer
Greener
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The following features may come in handy when you are taking
pictures underwater.
Auto Distortion Control
The Built-in Flash
To raise the flash for use underwater, press the flash pop-up but-
ton (0 91). Note that manual color adjustment is not available
when the flash is used with the creative mode Underwater
option (0 66). Water currents can push the flash part way down,
causing vignetting (0 94).
Tips and Tricks for Underwater Photography
To control distortion when shooting
underwater, select On (underwater) for
Auto distortion control in the shooting
menu (0 99). This option is only available
when a special-purpose underwater lens
is attached.
A
See Also
The Underwater white balance option can be used to correct for the
blue cast in underwater lighting (0 100).
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The Depth Gauge
❚❚ Viewing Depth
1
Select Record location data.
2
Select Ye s .
3
Select Altimeter/depth gauge.
Using the depth gauge, you can view
your depth during shooting or include
the depth in the photo info recorded
when a picture is taken. Set the gauge to
zero before entering the water (0 70).
In the setup menu, select Location
data, then highlight Record location
data and press 2.
Highlight Ye s and press J.
In the setup menu, select Altitude/
depth options, then highlight Altim-
eter/depth gauge and press 2.
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Select Depth gauge.
5
Exit the menus.
6
Display the depth gauge.
Highlight Depth gauge and press J.
Press the shutter-release button half-
way to exit the menus.
Press the $ button to display the
depth gauge (0 25).
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The Depth Gauge
The camera depth gauge is not intended as
a replacement for specialized diving
gauges; the depths shown are approxima-
tions only. The display will not show depths
over 20 m (65.6 ft); depths over 15 m (49 ft)
are shown in red.
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❚❚ Setting the Depth Gauge to Zero
Follow the steps below to set the depth gauge to zero.
1
Select Alt./depth correction.
2
Select Correct manually.
3
Set the depth gauge to zero.
In the setup menu, select Altitude/
depth options, then highlight Alt./
depth correction and press 2.
Highlight Correct manually and press
2.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and
press 1 or 3 to change. Press J
when changes are complete.
A
See Also
For information on altitude and depth options, see page 101.
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The camera and lens should be cleaned within 60 minutes of
underwater use. Leaving the lens attached, immerse the camera
in fresh water to remove salt and other foreign matter. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in damage, discoloration,
corrosion, offensive odors, or vulnerability to leaks.
1
Ready the camera.
2
Immerse the camera and lens.
After Using the Camera Underwater
D
Before Cleaning the Camera and Lens
Clean the product indoors in areas not exposed to sand or spray and be
sure to remove the front cap from the lens and any water, salt, sand, or
other foreign matter from your hands or hair before proceeding. Do not
open the connector or battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until
all foreign matter has been washed away and the camera is dry.
Be sure that the special-purpose
waterproof lens is attached and that
connector and battery-chamber/
memory card slot covers are closed
with the latches and security locks in
the positions shown.
Leaving the lens attached, immerse
the camera in a basin of fresh water for
about 10 minutes. To prevent water
entry and other damage, do not open
the camera connector or battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover
while the camera is immersed.
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Clean the zoom ring and camera controls.
Being careful not to touch the lens
release button or the latches or security
locks on the connector and battery-
chamber/memory card slot covers,
press the flash pop-up button to raise
the built-in flash and gently move the
camera side to side, then operate the
lens zoom ring and each of the remaining camera controls a
few times to remove salt and other foreign objects.
4
Wipe dry.
5
Leave in the shade.
6
Clean inside the covers.
After confirming that no water or
other foreign matter remains on the
camera, slowly open the connector
and battery-chamber/memory card
slot covers and remove any water
droplets, sand, or other foreign matter
from the interior with a soft, dry cloth.
Dry the camera and lens barrel with a
soft, dry cloth. Water, fingerprints, and
other foreign matter on the front lens
element should be removed immedi-
ately by gently wiping the glass with a
soft, dry cloth. Do not use force.
Without removing the lens, place the
camera on a dry cloth as shown and
leave it to dry in a shady, well-venti-
lated area. Water will drain from the
zoom ring, pressure-equalization
vent, and the holes in the microphone
and speaker covers.
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To prevent water falling into the camera when the covers are
opened, hold the camera so that the covers open down-
wards.
7
Remove the lens.
The O-Ring
The camera uses an O-ring to form a watertight seal. Improper
handling of the O-ring can produce leaks. Check the condition of
the O-ring as described below whenever the camera has been used
under water or whenever foreign matter is found on the O-ring
when the lens is removed.
1
Remove the O-ring.
After confirming that the lens and
camera are dry, detach the lens and
gently wipe the lens O-ring seal with a
soft, dry cloth to remove any foreign
objects. Note that there may still be
water between the camera and the
lens; to prevent water falling onto the
dust shield or lens when the lens is
detached, keep the camera flat and
remove the lens slowly.
Lightly stretch the O-ring by sliding
your fingers along either side and
remove it from the camera (you can
also use an optional O-ring remover;
0 108). Do not apply excessive force
or use your fingernails, metal objects,
or edged or pointed tools.
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2
Wash the O-ring.
Wash the O-ring thoroughly in fresh water and dry thor-
oughly. Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol, soap, neutral
detergents, or other cleaning products, as these could dam-
age or weaken the O-ring.
3
Inspect the O-ring.
4
Inspect the O-ring guide.
5
Grease the O-ring.
Remove any foreign matter with a
soft, dry cloth, taking care not to leave
tissue or threads on the O-ring. Gently
bend the O-ring to check for cracking
or other damage.
Use a blower or cotton swab to
remove any foreign objects from the
O-ring guide. Be sure to remove any
threads left behind by the swab.
Place a bead of silicon grease in a plas-
tic bag and use your fingers to spread
the grease throughout the bag (q),
then insert the O-ring and massage
the bag to coat the ring (w).
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Re-insert the O-ring.
After making sure that O-ring and
guide are free of foreign objects, place
the O-ring so that it runs evenly at the
same level all the way round the O-
ring guide, without undue stretching
and without protruding from the
guide.
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O-Rings
The O-ring requires periodic replacement. Replace the O-ring immedi-
ately if it is damaged, cracked, warped, or has lost its elasticity. O-rings
should be replaced at least once a year even if the product has not
been used; use only O-rings designated for use in this product. O-rings
must be greased before use and whenever the surface appears dry; fail-
ure to observe this precaution could result in the O-ring cracking and
water entering the camera.
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Silicon Grease
Coating the O-ring with the supplied silicon grease prevents wear and
ensures that the lens rotates smoothly. Use only the supplied silicon
grease or optional WP-G1000 silicon grease (0 108); failure to observe
this precaution could result in O-ring becoming stretched or otherwise
deformed. Replacement O-rings and silicon grease can be purchased
from a Nikon camera retailer or Nikon-authorized service representa-
tive. Do not use grease in excessive amounts or apply using paper or
cloth, as this may cause dust or fibers to adhere to the O-ring, making
the product vulnerable to leaks.
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Maintenance
Observe the following precautions when cleaning the camera and lens
after underwater use.
• Never remove the lens or open the connector or battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover under water. Before exchanging lenses or
opening or closing the covers, wipe off water with a soft, dry cloth and
be sure the product is completely dry, as otherwise water from the
lens or covers may fall into the battery chamber or memory card slot
or onto the battery, memory card, watertight channel, hinges, or con-
nectors. Choose shaded locations free from spray, wind, dust, and
sand, and check for water on the inside of the covers before closing
them. Water on the inside of the covers could result in condensation
or other damage.
• Air may escape from the pressure-equaliza-
tion vent or microphone and speaker cov-
ers when the camera is immersed. This is
normal and does not indicate a malfunc-
tion. Note that water in the holes of the
microphone and speaker covers may inter-
fere with sound quality; dry the covers with
a soft, dry cloth, but do not insert sharp objects into the holes, as this
could damage the camera or make it vulnerable to leaks.
• Do not dry the camera or lens by leaving it in direct sunlight or dry
using hair dryers or other powered devices. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the camera, lens, or O-ring, resulting in
leaks.
• Benzene, thinner, alcohol, soap, neutral detergents, and other clean-
ing products may deform the watertight channel or camera body,
making the product vulnerable to leaks.
• To ensure that the product remains waterproof, have the watertight
channel inspected once a year, and serviced once every 3 to 5 years,
by a Nikon-authorized service representative. Fees are charged for
these services.
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Foreign Matter on the Camera and Lens
Liquid on the lens O-ring seal or inside the connector or battery-cham-
ber/memory card slot cover should be removed immediately with a
soft, dry cloth; other foreign matter should be removed with a blower,
taking care to remove any small particles from the sides and corners of
the watertight channels. Foreign matter on the camera body can be
removed with a soft, dry cloth.
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Recording and Viewing Movies
The camera can record high-definition (HD) movies with an
aspect ratio of 16 : 9 and slow-motion movies with an aspect
ratio of 8 : 3. Movie recording is available in the shooting modes
listed below (movie recording is not available in best moment
capture and Motion Snapshot modes).
Mode Movie type Description
C Auto mode (0 40)
HD (16 : 9)
The camera automatically
optimizes settings for the
current subject or scene.
w Creative mode (0 49)
Shoot movies. Regardless of
the scene selected with the
camera, movies are recorded
in mode P; shutter speed and
aperture are controlled by
the camera.
v
Advanced
movie
mode ( 0 78,
83)
Programmed
auto (P)
Shutter speed and aperture
are controlled by the camera.
Shutter-
priority auto
(S)
You choose the shutter
speed; the camera automati-
cally adjusts aperture for
optimal exposure (0 53).
Aperture-
priority auto
(A)
You choose the aperture; the
camera automatically adjusts
shutter speed for optimal
exposure (0 54).
Manual (M)
You choose the shutter speed
and aperture (0 55).
Slow motion
(y)
Slow
motion
(8 : 3)
Record silent slow-motion
movies. Movies are recorded
at 400 fps and play back at
about 30 fps (0 83).
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Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
1
Turn the camera on.
2
Frame the opening shot.
Recording HD Movies
Press the power switch to turn the
camera on.
Frame the opening shot with your
subject in the center of the display.
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The 0 Icon
A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.
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Start recording.
4
End recording.
Press the movie-record button to
begin recording. A recording indica-
tor, the time elapsed, and the time
available are displayed while record-
ing is in progress.
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Audio Recording
Be careful not to cover the microphone
and note that the built-in microphone
may record sounds made by the camera
or lens; these noises may sound louder
under water. By default, the camera
focuses continuously. The Movie sound
options item in the movie menu offers
microphone sensitivity and wind noise
options (0 100).
Movie-record button
Recording indicator/
Time elapsed
Time available
Press the movie-record button again
to end recording. Recording will end
automatically when the maximum
length is reached, the memory card is
full, the lens is removed, or the camera
becomes hot (0 18).
Movie-record button
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Maximum Length
At default settings, HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 min-
utes in length; note that depending on memory card write speed,
shooting may end before this length is reached (0 113).
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Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording
Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take a photograph without
interrupting HD movie recording. Photo-
graphs taken during movie recording
have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2.
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Taking Photographs During Movie Recording
Up to 20 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note
that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion movies.
A
Focus Lock
If Single AF is selected for Focus mode in the movie menu for
advanced movie mode, focus will lock while the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway (0 100).
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Viewing Movies
Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 44).
Press J to start playback.
The following operations can be performed:
1 icon/Length
Movie playback indicator/
Current position/total length
Guide Volume
To Use Description
Pause Pause playback.
Play J
Resume playback when the movie is paused
or during rewind/advance.
Advance/
rewind
Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed
increases with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8×
to 16×. If playback is paused, the movie
rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep
the button pressed for continuous rewind or
advance.
Adjust
volume
X/W Press X to increase volume, W to decrease.
Return to
full-frame
playback
/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
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Deleting Movies
To delete the current movie, press O. A
confirmation dialog will be displayed;
press O again to delete the movie and
return to playback, or press K to exit
without deleting the movie. Note that
once deleted, movies can not be recovered.
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See Also
The Edit movie option in the playback menu can be used to trim
unwanted footage from existing movies (0 98).
Use the Movie settings option in the movie menu to choose the frame
size and rate for HD movies (0 100).
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The C Button
During movie playback and when playback is
paused, you can advance and rewind by
holding the C button and tilting the camera
left or right (0 96).
O button
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Silent slow-motion movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3 can be
recorded by pressing 1 (&) in advanced movie mode and
selecting y Slow motion. Slow-motion movies are recorded at
400 fps and play back at about 30 fps.
1
Select v mode.
2
Select Slow motion.
Press 1 (&), then highlight Slow motion and press J.
3
Frame the opening shot.
Recording Slow-Motion Movies
Press the G button to display the
menus, then select Shooting mode,
highlight v (Advanced movie), and
press J (0 27).
Frame the opening shot with your
subject in the center of the display.
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Focus.
5
Start recording.
Press the movie-record button to
begin recording. A recording indica-
tor, the time elapsed, and the time
available are displayed while record-
ing is in progress. The camera focuses
on the subject at the center of the dis-
play; face detection (0 46) is not
available and focus and exposure can
not be adjusted.
Movie-record button
Recording indicator/
Time elapsed
Time available
Focus area
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6
End recording.
Press the movie-record button again
to end recording. Recording will end
automatically when the maximum
length is reached, the memory card is
full, the lens is removed, or the camera
becomes hot (0 18).
Movie-record button
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Maximum Length
Up to 3 seconds of footage can be recorded; note that depending
on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length
is reached (0 113).
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Recording Movies
Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the display and in the
final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the
camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed
through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced in HD movies by
choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the
local AC power supply as described on page 101, but note that the
slowest shutter speed available is
1
/
100 s at 50 Hz,
1
/
60 s at 60 Hz; flicker
reduction is not available with slow-motion movies). Bright light
sources may leave after-images when the camera is panned. Jagged
edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear. When
recording movies, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong
light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage
to the camera’s internal circuitry.
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The Movie Crop
The movie crop is shown in the monitor.
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See Also
Use the Frame rate option in the movie menu to choose the frame rate
for slow-motion movies (0 100).
HD crop (16 : 9) Slow-motion movie crop
(8 : 3)
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More on Photography
This section describes other features you can use when taking
pictures.
In continuous (burst) mode, the camera takes pictures while the
shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
1
Display release mode options.
2
Select a frame rate.
3
Compose the shot and start shooting.
Continuous Mode
Press 4 (C) to display release mode
options.
Highlight the desired frame rate and
press J. Frame rate is expressed in
terms of the number of frames
recorded per second (fps); choose
from frame rates of approximately 5,
15, 30, and 60 fps (5fps, 15 fps,
30 fps, and 60 fps, respectively).
The camera takes pictures while the
shutter-release button is pressed all
the way down.
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Continuous Mode
The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst var-
ies with the release mode. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps, the maxi-
mum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst is 20.
The built-in flash can be used when 5fps is selected, but only one pic-
ture will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed; at
settings of 15, 30, and 60 fps, the built-in flash will not fire.
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the mem-
ory card access lamp will light. Depending on shooting conditions and
memory card write speed, recording may take some time. If the battery
is exhausted before all photographs are recorded, the shutter release
will be disabled and the remaining images transferred to the memory
card.
Continuous shooting is not available in creative modes other than P, S,
A, M, or 4 (underwater; 5, 6), in best moment capture, advanced
movie, or Motion Snapshot mode, or when live image control is used in
auto mode (0 47).
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Single Frame
To take only one picture each time the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way down, select 8 (single frame, the default option)
for Continuous/self-timer.
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The self-timer is used to delay shutter release until 10, 5, or 2 sec-
onds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way
down.
1
Display release mode options.
2
Select the desired self-timer option.
3
Mount the camera on a tripod.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta-
ble, level surface.
4
Frame the photograph and shoot.
Press the shutter-release button half-
way to focus, and then press the but-
ton the rest of the way down. The self-
timer lamp will start to flash and a
beep will begin to sound. Two sec-
onds before the photo is taken, the
lamp will stop flashing and the beep-
ing will become more rapid.
Self-Timer Modes
Press 4 (C) to display release mode
options.
Use the multi selector to highlight
E 10 s, E 5 s, or E 2 s and press J.
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Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be
taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in
which the shutter can not be released. Turning the camera off
cancels the self-timer.
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Movie Mode
In self-timer mode, start and stop the timer by pressing the movie-
record button instead of the shutter-release button.
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Raising the Flash
If additional lighting is required, press the flash pop-up button to raise
the flash before shooting. Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is
raised while the timer is counting down.
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See Also
For information on controlling the beeps that sound when the self-
timer is used, see page 101.
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Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is
poorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects.
1
Raise the flash.
2
Choose a flash mode (0 92).
3
Take pictures.
The Built-in Flash
Press the flash pop-up button to raise
the flash.
Flash pop-up button
Press 3 (N) on the multi selector to
display a list of flash modes, then use
the multi selector to highlight the
desired mode and press J to select.
Charging begins when the flash is
raised; once charging is complete, a
flash-ready indicator (N) will be dis-
played when the shutter-release but-
ton is pressed halfway.
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❚❚ Flash Modes
The options available vary with the shooting mode.
• N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot.
• NY (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with
every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights
to help reduce “red-eye.” Not available in 4 (underwater; 5,
6) mode.
• NYp (red-eye reduction + slow sync): As for “red-eye reduction”,
above, except that shutter speed slows automatically to cap-
ture background lighting at night or under low light. Use when
you want to include background lighting in portraits. Available
only in modes P and A.
• Np (fill flash + slow sync): As for “fill flash”, above, except that
shutter speed slows automatically to capture background
lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want to cap-
ture both subject and background. Available only in modes P, A,
and 4 (underwater; 5, 6).
• Nr (rear curtain + slow sync): As for “rear-curtain sync”, below,
except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture back-
ground lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want
to capture both subject and background. Available only in
modes P, A, and 4 (underwater; 5, 6).
• Nq (rear-curtain sync): The flash fires just before the shutter
closes, creating a stream of light behind moving light sources
as shown below at right. Available only in modes S and M.
• s (off): The flash does not fire. Available only when built-in
flash is raised; not available in o (night portrait) mode or when
HDR is disabled in m (backlighting) mode.
Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync
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Raising the Flash
When using the flash, be sure it is fully raised
as shown at right. Do not touch the flash dur-
ing shooting.
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Lowering the Built-in Flash
To save power when the flash is not in use,
press it gently downward until the latch
clicks into place. Do not use force. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in prod-
uct malfunction.
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Preventing the Built-in Flash from Firing
Lowering the flash prevents it firing. Except in o (night portrait) mode
or when HDR is disabled in m (backlighting) mode (0 57), the flash can
also be turned off by selecting a flash mode of s (off).
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Using the Built-in Flash
The built-in flash can not be used with live image control (0 47) and
will not fire during continuous shooting at frame advance rates faster
than 5 fps (0 87) or when On is selected for HDR in the shooting menu
(0 57). If the flash is fired multiple times in quick succession, the flash
and shutter may be temporarily disabled to protect the flash. Shooting
can be resumed after a brief pause.
Objects close to the camera may be overexposed in photographs taken
with the flash at high ISO sensitivities. Note that the product is not
shockproof (0 10) when the flash is raised.
To avoid vignetting, remove lens hoods. Even without a lens hood,
some lenses may cause vignetting or obstruct the red-eye reduction
lamp, interfering with red-eye reduction. The following illustrations
show the effect of vignetting caused by shadows cast by the lens when
the built-in flash is used.
Shadow Shadow
After using the built-in flash in dusty or sandy
locations, remove any foreign matter from
inside the flash compartment using a blower
(or, if this fails, using the technique described
on page 71) before lowering the flash. Failure
to observe this precaution could damage the
flash.
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Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range
Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. With
the standard zoom lens at maximum aperture and ISO sensitivity set to
ISO 160 to 6400, the range is approximately 0.6 m–7.0 m (2 ft–23 ft)
when the lens is zoomed all the way out, 0.6 m–4.2 m (2 ft–13.8 ft) at
maximum zoom.
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Some operations can be performed by keeping the C button
pressed and tilting the camera left or right.
Shooting: Choosing a Shooting Mode
While the view through the lens is displayed, you can choose the
shooting mode by pressing the C button, tilting the camera left
or right to highlight the desired mode, and releasing the button
to select the highlighted option.
To exit without changing settings, tilt the camera forward or
back so that no option is highlighted when the C button is
released.
The C (Action) Button
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Playback: Scrolling Through Pictures
During playback, you can choose the picture displayed by press-
ing the C button, tilting the camera left or right, and releasing
the button to display the selected picture full frame (in thumb-
nail playback, the camera will display and scroll through pictures
full frame while the C button is pressed, and then when the but-
ton is released return to thumbnail playback with the selected
picture highlighted).
Tilt the camera sharply to jump ahead or back 10 pictures. Dur-
ing movie playback, you can press the C button and tilt the
camera to advance or rewind (0 82; speed increases the more
you tilt the camera). When movie playback is paused, you can
press the C button and tilt the camera to advance or rewind a
frame at a time; playback pauses again when the button is
released.
View previous picture View next picture
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Menus: Outdoor Display
When menus are displayed, you can toggle the outdoor display
on or off by pressing the C button, tilting the camera left or
right, and releasing the button to select the current mode.
Enabling the outdoor display makes the display easier to read
outdoors or wherever ambient lighting is bright by setting the
Display brightness and High contrast display options in the
Display menu to Hi and On, respectively (0 100), but also
increases the drain on the battery.
To exit without changing settings, tilt the camera forward or
back so that no option is highlighted when the C button is
released.
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The C Button
Hold the camera securely when using the C button. Controls other
than the shutter-release and C buttons and the power switch can not
be used while the C button is pressed. The C button can not be used
to view NMS format Motion Snapshots or for playback zoom, calendar
or panorama playback, or Smart Photo Selector shot selection.
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Menu Options
❚❚ Playback Menu Options
To display the playback, shooting, movie,
image processing, and setup menus,
press the G button. Following menu
options are available:
G button
Option Description
Delete Delete multiple images.
Slide show View movies and photos in a slide show.
Image review
Choose whether pictures are displayed after
shooting.
Rotate tall
Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for
display during playback.
DPOF print order Create digital “print orders”.
Protect Protect pictures from accidental deletion.
Rating Rate pictures.
D-Lighting
Brighten shadows in dark or back-lit photos, creating
a retouched copy that is saved separately from the
unmodified original.
Resize Create small copies of selected pictures.
Crop Create cropped copies of selected pictures.
Face-priority zoom
Choose whether 4 and 2 can be used during
playback zoom to select faces detected with face
priority.
Edit movie
Create copies of movies from which unwanted
footage has been trimmed.
Change theme Change the themes for existing Motion Snapshots.
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❚❚ Shooting Menu Options
Option Description
Reset shooting
options
Reset shooting options to default values.
Exposure mode
Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and
aperture in Motion Snapshot mode.
Image quality Choose a file format and compression ratio.
Image size Choose a size for new photos.
Number of shots
saved
Choose the number of shots selected by the Smart
Photo Selector.
Movie before/after
Choose when the movie portion of Motion
Snapshots is recorded.
File format Choose a file format for new Motion Snapshots.
Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure.
Auto distortion
control
Choose whether the camera corrects barrel and pin-
cushion distortion (also applies during underwater
shooting with special-purpose waterproof lenses;
0 67).
Color space Choose a color space for new pictures.
Active D-Lighting Avoid loss of detail in highlights and shadows.
HDR
Enhance detail in highlights and shadows when
photographing high-contrast scenes with
Backlighting selected in creative mode.
Long exposure NR Reduce noise in long time-exposures.
Optical VR
Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR lenses with vibration
reduction.
Electronic VR
Choose whether to use vibration reduction in
Motion Snapshot mode. This feature is available
even if vibration reduction is not offered by the
attached 1 NIKKOR lens.
Focus mode Choose how the camera focuses.
AF-area mode Choose how the focus area is selected.
Face-priority Turn face priority on or off.
Built-in AF assist Control the built-in AF-assist illuminator.
Flash control Choose a flash mode for the built-in flash.
Flash compensation Control flash output.
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❚❚ Movie Menu Options
❚❚ Image Processing Menu Options
❚❚ Setup Menu Options
Option Description
Reset movie options Reset movie menu options to their default values.
Frame rate Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 83).
Movie settings Choose HD movie frame size and frame rate (0 78).
Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure.
Movie sound options Choose sound recording options.
Optical VR
Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR lenses with vibration
reduction.
Focus mode Choose how the camera focuses.
AF-area mode Choose how the focus area is selected.
Face-priority Turn face priority on or off.
Option Description
Reset processing
options
Reset image processing options to their default
values.
White balance Adjust settings for different types of lighting.
ISO sensitivity Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.
Picture Control Choose how the camera processes pictures.
Custom Picture
Control
Create custom Picture Controls.
High ISO noise
reduction
Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities.
Option Description
Reset setup options
Reset setup menu options to default values.
Format memory card
Format the memory card.
Slot empty release
lock
Allow the shutter to be released when no memory
card is inserted in the camera.
Display
Adjust display brightness and contrast or view or
hide a framing grid.
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Sound settings
Choose the sounds made during shooting.
Auto power off Choose the auto power off delay.
Shutter button AE
lock
Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
Control lock Disable selected controls.
Location data
Record or view location data or use location data to
set the clock, update assisted GPS files, and choose
auto power off options for when the location data
function is active.
Create log
Log location and depth in files saved to the memory
card.
Delete log Delete logs from the memory card.
Compass correction Calibrate the built-in electronic compass.
Altitude/depth
options
Choose whether the camera reports altitude or
depth; calibrate the altimeter or depth gauge.
HDMI device control
Choose whether remote controls for HDMI-CEC
devices to which the camera is connected can be
used to operate the camera.
Flicker reduction Reduce flicker or banding.
Reset file numbering Reset file numbering.
Time zone and date Set the camera clock.
Language Choose a language for the camera displays.
Auto image rotation Record camera orientation with pictures.
Wireless mobile
adapter
*
Enable or disable the wireless mobile adapter.
Pixel mapping
Check and optimize the camera image sensor and
image processors.
Firmware version Display the current firmware version.
Option Description
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Connecting to a Computer
Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer
for viewing and editing pictures and creating short movies.
Before installing the software, confirm that your system meets
the requirements on page 103.
1
Launch the installer.
Start the computer, insert the ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator
installer CD, and launch the installer. A language-selection
dialog will be displayed; if the desired language is not avail-
able, click Region Selection to choose a different region and
then choose the desired language (region selection is not
available in the European release).
2
Start the installer.
Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.
3
Exit the installer.
Click Ye s (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation is com-
plete. The following software is installed:
• ViewNX 2
• Short Movie Creator
4
Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.
Installing the Supplied Software
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Supplied Software
Be sure to update to the latest versions of the supplied software.
Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates while the
computer is connected to the Internet.
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System Requirements
The system requirements for ViewNX 2 are:
Windows
CPU
• Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, Core Series; 1.6 GHz or
better
• Movies (playback): Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or
better recommended when viewing movies with a frame
size of 1280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above
or movies with a frame size of 1920 × 1080 or more
• Movies (editing): Intel Core i5 or better
OS
Pre-installed versions of Windows 8, Windows 7,
Windows Vista, or Windows XP; note that 64-bit versions of
Windows XP are not supported
Memory
(RAM)
• 32-bit Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: 1 GB or more (2 GB or
more recommended)
• 64-bit Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: 2 GB or more (4 GB or
more recommended)
• Windows XP: 512 MB or more (2 GB or more recommended)
Hard disk
space
A minimum of 1 GB available on the startup disk (3 GB or more recom-
mended)
Graphics
• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024 pixels or more
recommended)
• Color: 24-bit color (True Color) or more
Mac OS
CPU
• Photos: Intel Core or Xeon series
• Movies (playback): Core Duo 2 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or
better recommended when viewing movies with a frame
size of 1280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above
or movies with a frame size of 1920 × 1080 or more
• Movies (editing): Intel Core i5 or better
OS OS X 10.8 or 10.7; Mac OS X 10.6
Memory
(RAM)
• OS X 10.8 or 10.7: 2 GB or more (4 GB or more recommended)
• Mac OS X 10.6: 1 GB or more (4 GB or more recommended)
Hard disk
space
A minimum of 1 GB available on the startup disk (3 GB or more rec-
ommended)
Graphics
• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024 pixels or
more recommended)
• Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more
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Transferring Pictures
1
Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer.
Choose one of the following methods:
• Direct USB connection: Turn the camera
off and ensure that the memory card
is inserted in the camera. Unlock
(q), unlatch (w), and open (e) the
connector cover and then connect
the camera to the computer using
the supplied USB cable (do not use
force or insert the connectors at an angle) and then turn the
camera on.
• SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot,
the card can be inserted directly in the slot.
• SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately
from third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the
memory card.
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer
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2
Start the Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 2.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a pro-
gram, select Nikon Transfer 2.
3
Click Start Transfer.
At default settings, all the
pictures on the memory
card will be copied to the
computer.
4
Terminate the connection.
If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera
off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card
reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the com-
puter operating system to eject the removable disk corre-
sponding to the memory card and then remove the card from
the card reader or card slot.
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Windows 7
If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as
described below.
1 Under Import pictures and
videos, click Change pro-
gram. A program selection
dialog will be displayed; select
Import File using Nikon
Transfer 2 and click OK.
2 Double-click Import file.
Click Start Transfe
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Viewing Pictures
Pictures are displayed in
ViewNX 2 when transfer is com-
plete.
❚❚ Retouching Photographs
To crop pictures and perform
such tasks as adjusting sharp-
ness and tone levels, click the
Edit button in the toolbar.
❚❚ Printing Pictures
Click the Print button in the
toolbar. A dialog will be dis-
played, allowing you to print
pictures on a printer connected
to the computer.
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Starting ViewNX 2 Manually
• Windows: Double-click the
ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desk-
top.
• Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in
the Dock.
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For More Information
Consult online help for more infor-
mation on using ViewNX 2.
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Technical Notes
Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories,
cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error mes-
sage is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera.
At the time of writing, the following accessories were available
for your camera.
Optional Accessories
Lenses • Waterproof 1 mount lenses
• 1 mount lenses: Attach the supplied O-ring protector when
using non-waterproof 1 mount lenses (0 110).
Mount
adapters
Mount Adapter FT1: When using the FT1, attach the supplied O-
ring protector.
O-rings O-Ring WP-O2000: O-rings help maintain a waterproof seal
when a special-purpose waterproof lens is attached. Grease
O-rings before first use (0 73).
O-ring
protectors
O-Ring Protector PA-N1000: Protects the O-ring when a non-
waterproof 1 NIKKOR lens is attached (0 110).
O-ring
removers
O-Ring Remover WP-OR1000: Remove O-rings (0 73).
Silicon
grease
Silicon Grease WP-G1000: Ensures that special-purpose water-
proof lenses rotate freely during attachment and removal.
Power
sources
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20 (0 31–32): Additional
EN-EL20 batteries are available from local retailers and
Nikon-authorized service representatives.
• Battery Charger MH-27 (0 31): Recharge EN-EL20 batteries.
• Power Connector EP-5C, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories can
be used to power the camera for extended periods (EH-5a
and EH-5 AC adapters can also be used). An EP-5C power
connector is required to connect the camera to the EH-5b,
EH-5a, or EH-5.
Body caps Body Cap BF-N2000: The body cap keeps the dust shield free of
dust when a lens is not in place.
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Wireless
mobile
adapters
Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1b: Supports two-way communica-
tion between the camera and smart devices running the
Wireless Mobile Utility app. Use the Wireless Mobile Utility to
take pictures remotely or download existing pictures to the
smart device.
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Optional Accessories
Availability may vary with country or region. See our website or bro-
chures for the latest information.
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Non-Waterproof 1 NIKKOR Lenses
The supplied O-ring protector must be attached to the camera
lens mount before the camera can be used with non-waterproof
1 NIKKOR lenses like the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 shown
in the illustrations below. Use a soft cloth to remove any foreign
matter from the inside of the protector before use, and be care-
ful to prevent dust entering the camera or adhering to the O-
ring protector.
Remove the rear
lens cap
Remove the camera body cap
Remove the O-ring protector
from the body cap
Place the O-ring protector
over the O-ring
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If the lens supports vibration reduction
(VR), vibration reduction can be con-
trolled from the camera (0 99). Note that
lenses with retractable lens barrel but-
tons can not be used when retracted. To
unlock and extend the lens readying the
camera for use, keep the retractable lens
barrel button pressed (q) while rotating
the zoom ring as shown (w).
Mounting mark (camera)
Mounting mark (lens)
Keeping the mounting marks
aligned, position the lens on
the camera
Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place.
Z
oom ring
Retractable lens barre
l
button
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Detaching Non-Waterproof Lenses
Before removing or exchanging lenses, turn
the camera off. To remove the lens, press and
hold the lens release button (q) while turn-
ing the lens as shown (w). After removing
the O-ring protector from the camera, clean
any foreign matter from the O-ring and
replace the lens caps and camera body cap,
and then clean the O-ring protector with a soft cloth and place the pro-
tector on the front of the body cap.
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Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
The camera will turn on automatically when the retractable lens
barrel lock is released; in addition, if the view through the lens is dis-
played or the monitor is off, the camera will turn off when the lens
barrel is locked (in the case of 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 and
1 NIKKOR VR 30–110mm f/3.8–5.6 lenses, firmware version 1.10 or
later is required if locking the lens barrel is to turn the camera off
when the monitor is off; for information on updating lens firmware,
visit the Nikon website for your area).
The lens can be retracted and the zoom ring locked by pressing the
retractable lens barrel button and rotating the ring in the opposite
direction. Be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button
while attaching or removing the lens.
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Approved Memory Cards
The following cards have been tested and approved for use in
the camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recom-
mended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly
when cards with slower write speeds are used.
1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be
used support 2 GB cards.
2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be
used are SDHC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-1.
3 Check that any card readers or other devices with
which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant.
The camera supports UHS-1.
Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above
cards, please contact the manufacturer.
SD cards SDHC cards
2
SDXC cards
3
SanDisk
2GB
1
4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
64 GB
Toshiba
Panasonic 48 GB, 64 GB
Lexar Media
—
4GB, 8GB, 16GB
—
Platinum II
4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Professional
Full-HD Video 4GB, 8GB, 16GB
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Underwater Use
For information on cleaning the camera after use under water or
on the seashore, see page 71.
Storage
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove
the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover
in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry,
well-ventilated area. Do not store your camera with naphtha or
camphor moth balls or in locations that:
• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic
fields, such as televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures above +50 °C (122 °F) or below
–10 °C (14 °F)
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Storage and Cleaning
Camera body
Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with
a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or sea-
side, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in
distilled water and dry thoroughly. Important: Dust or other
foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not cov-
ered under warranty.
Lens
Lenses are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint with a
blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to
prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and
other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft
cloth and clean with care.
Monitor
Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing finger-
prints and other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft
cloth or chamois leather. Do not apply pressure, as this
could result in damage or malfunction.
Dust shield
The dust shield is easily damaged. Remove dust and lint
with a blower.
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Before using the camera, read the warnings on pages 7–14. Read pages
61–76 before using the camera under water.
Do not drop: The product may mal-
function if subjected to strong
shocks or vibration.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature:
Sudden changes in temperature,
such as those that occur when
entering or leaving a heated build-
ing on a cold day, can cause con-
densation inside the device. To
prevent condensation, place the
device in a carrying case or plastic
bag before exposing it to sudden
changes in temperature.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields:
Do not use or store this device in
the vicinity of equipment that gen-
erates strong electromagnetic radi-
ation or magnetic fields. Strong
static charges or the magnetic
fields produced by equipment
such as radio transmitters could
interfere with the display, damage
data stored on the memory card, or
affect the product’s internal cir-
cuitry.
Keep the lens mount covered: Be sure to
attach the body cap if the camera is
without a lens.
Do not touch the dust shield: The dust
shield covering the image sensor is
easily damaged. Under no circum-
stances should you exert pressure
on the shield or poke it with clean-
ing tools. These actions could
scratch or otherwise damage the
shield.
Turn the product off before removing or
disconnecting the power source: Do not
unplug the product or remove the
battery while the product is on or
while images are being recorded or
deleted. Forcibly cutting power in
these circumstances could result in
loss of data or in damage to prod-
uct memory or internal circuitry. To
prevent an accidental interruption
of power, avoid carrying the prod-
uct from one location to another
while the AC adapter is connected.
Cleaning: When cleaning the camera
body, use a blower to gently
remove dust and lint, then wipe
gently with a soft, dry cloth. After
using the camera at the beach or
seaside, wipe off any sand or salt
using a cloth lightly dampened in
pure water and then dry the cam-
era thoroughly.
Lenses are easily damaged. Dust
and lint should be gently removed
with a blower. When using an aero-
sol blower, keep the can vertical to
prevent discharge of liquid. To
remove fingerprints and other
stains from the lens, apply a small
amount of lens cleaner to a clean,
soft cloth and wipe the lens care-
fully.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
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Storage: To prevent mold or mildew,
store the camera in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area. If you are
using an AC adapter, unplug the
adapter to prevent fire. If the prod-
uct will not be used for an
extended period, remove the bat-
tery to prevent leakage and store
the camera in a plastic bag contain-
ing a desiccant. Do not, however,
store the camera case in a plastic
bag, as this may cause the material
to deteriorate. Note that desiccant
gradually loses its capacity to
absorb moisture and should be
replaced at regular intervals.
To prevent mold or mildew, take
the camera out of storage at least
once a month. Turn the camera on
and release the shutter a few times
before putting it away.
Store the battery in a cool, dry
place. Replace the terminal cover
before putting the battery away.
Notes on the monitor: The monitor is
constructed with extremely high
precision; at least 99.99% of pixels
are effective, with no more than
0.01% being missing or defective.
Hence while these displays may
contain pixels that are always lit
(white, red, blue, or green) or
always off (black), this is not a mal-
function and has no effect on
images recorded with the device.
Images in the monitor may be diffi-
cult to see in a bright light.
Do not apply pressure to the dis-
play, as this could cause damage or
malfunction. Dust or lint on the
display can be removed with a
blower. Stains can be removed by
wiping lightly with a soft cloth or
chamois leather. Should the moni-
tor break, care should be taken to
avoid injury from broken glass and
to prevent liquid crystal from the
display touching the skin or enter-
ing the eyes and mouth.
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun:
Do not leave the lens pointed at
the sun or other strong light source
for an extended period. Intense
light may cause the image sensor
to deteriorate or produce a white
blur effect in photographs.
Moiré: Moiré is an interference pat-
tern created by the interaction of
an image containing a regular,
repeating grid, such as the pattern
of weave in cloth or windows in a
building, with the camera image
sensor grid. In some cases, it may
appear in the form of lines. If you
notice moiré in your photographs,
try changing the distance to the
subject, zooming in and out, or
changing the angle between the
subject and the camera.
Lines: Noise in the form of lines may
in rare cases appear in pictures of
extremely bright or backlit sub-
jects.
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Batteries: Batteries may leak or
explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions
when handling batteries:
• Use only batteries approved for
use in this equipment.
• Do not expose the battery to
flame or excessive heat.
• Keep the battery terminals clean.
• Turn the product off before
replacing the battery.
• Remove the battery from the
camera or charger when not in
use and replace the terminal
cover. These devices draw minute
amounts of charge even when off
and could draw the battery down
to the point that it will no longer
function. If the battery will not be
used for some time, insert it in the
camera and run it flat before
removing it and storing it in a
location with an ambient temper-
ature of 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to
77 °F; avoid hot or extremely cold
locations). Repeat this process at
least once every six months.
• Turning the camera on and off
repeatedly when the battery is
fully discharged will shorten bat-
tery life. Batteries that have been
fully discharged must be charged
before use.
• The internal temperature of the
battery may rise while the battery
is in use. Attempting to charge
the battery while the internal
temperature is elevated will
impair battery performance, and
the battery may not charge or
charge only partially. Wait for the
battery to cool before charging.
• Continuing to charge the battery
after it is fully charged can impair
battery performance.
• A marked drop in the time a fully
charged battery retains its charge
when used at room temperature
indicates that it requires replace-
ment. Purchase a new EN-EL20
battery.
• Charge the battery before use.
When taking photographs on
important occasions, ready a
spare EN-EL20 battery and keep it
fully charged. Depending on your
location, it may be difficult to pur-
chase replacement batteries on
short notice. Note that on cold
days, the capacity of batteries
tends to decrease. Be sure the
battery is fully charged before
taking photographs outside in
cold weather. Keep a spare bat-
tery in a warm place and
exchange the two as necessary.
Once warmed, a cold battery may
recover some of its charge.
• Used batteries are a valuable
resource; recycle in accord with
local regulations.
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• Do not use the battery at ambient
temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or
above 40°C (104°F); failure to
observe this precaution could
damage the battery or impair its
performance. Capacity may be
reduced and charging times may
increase at battery temperatures
from 0°C (32°F) to 10°C (50°F)
and from 45°C (113°F) to 60°C
(140°F); the battery will not
charge if its temperature is below
0°C (32°F) or above 60°C (140°F).
The battery charger: Charge the bat-
tery at ambient temperatures
between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C
(95°F). If the CHARGE lamp flashes
quickly during charging, cease use
immediately and take battery and
charger to your retailer or a Nikon-
authorized service representative.
Do not move the charger or touch
the battery during charging. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution
could in very rare instances result
in the charger showing that charg-
ing is complete when the battery is
only partially charged. Remove and
reinsert the battery to begin charg-
ing again.
Use the charger with compatible
batteries only. Unplug when not in
use.
Memory Cards:
• The camera stores pictures on SD,
SDHC, and SDXC memory cards
(available separately).
• Do not remove memory cards
from the camera, turn the camera
off, or remove or disconnect the
power source during formatting
or while data are being recorded,
deleted, or copied to a computer.
Failure to observe these precau-
tions could result in loss of data or
in damage to the camera or card.
• Do not touch the card terminals
with your fingers or metal
objects.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject to
strong physical shocks.
• Do not apply force to the card
casing. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could damage the card.
• Do not expose to water, heat,
high levels of humidity, or direct
sunlight.
• Do not format memory cards in a
computer.
D
Servicing 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
Nikon-authorized service representative once a year, and that it be ser-
viced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these ser-
vices). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly
recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories
regularly used with the camera, such as lenses, should be included
when the camera is inspected or serviced.
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If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of com-
mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre-
sentative.
Battery/Display
Shooting (All Modes)
Troubleshooting
The camera is on but does not respond:
• Controls are locked (0 101).
• The camera is busy. Wait for recording or any other processing to end.
If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera still does not
respond, remove and replace the battery or disconnect and reconnect
the AC adapter, but note that this will delete any data not yet saved.
Data already saved to the memory card are unaffected.
The display is off:
• The camera is off (0 36) or the battery is exhausted (0 24, 31).
• The display has turned off automatically to save power. The display can
be reactivated by pressing the shutter-release button.
• The camera is connected to a computer (0 105) or television.
The camera turns off without warning:
• The battery is low (0 24, 31).
• The display has turned off automatically to save power (0 46). The dis-
play can be reactivated by pressing the shutter-release button.
• The camera’s internal temperature is high (0 18, 122). Wait for the
camera to cool before turning it on again.
Indicators are not displayed: Press the $ button (0 25).
The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card.
The shutter-release is disabled:
• The battery is exhausted (0 24, 31).
• The memory card is locked or full.
• The flash is charging (0 91).
• The camera is not in focus (0 42).
• You are currently filming a slow-motion movie (0 80).
Only one picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in continuous
release mode: 5 fps is selected for Continuous/self-timer and the built-in
flash is raised.
Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements or the
dust shield (0 114).
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Movies
Playback
Miscellaneous
Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the display: Choose a Flicker reduc-
tion setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 101).
No flash: See page 94. The flash will not fire when off (0 92) or when low-
ered.
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available in particular
shooting or exposure modes or when wireless mobile adapter is
attached.
Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can not be used to record
movies in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot mode.
No sound is recorded for movies:
• Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone
(0 100).
• Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 83) or Motion
Snapshots.
“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:
• Select On for Rotate tall (0 98).
• The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 101).
• Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken.
• Photo is displayed in image review.
Cannot hear movie sound:
• Press the X button to raise the volume (0 81). If the camera is con-
nected to a television, use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume.
• Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 83) or Motion
Snapshots.
Cannot delete images:
• Remove protection from the files before deletion.
• The memory card is locked.
The date of recording is not correct: Set the camera clock.
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available at particular
settings or when a memory card is inserted.
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This section lists the error messages that appear in the display.
Error Messages
Message Solution
(Shutter-speed or
aperture display
flashes)
If the subject is too bright, lower ISO sensitivity
or choose a faster shutter speed or smaller aper-
ture (higher f-number).
If the subject is too dark, raise ISO sensitivity, use
the flash, or choose a slower shutter speed or
larger aperture (lower f-number).
Keeping the zoom ring
button pressed, rotate
the zoom ring to
extend the lens.
A lens with a retractable lens barrel button is
attached with the lens barrel retracted. Keeping
the retractable lens barrel button pressed, rotate
the zoom ring to extend the lens.
Check lens. Pictures
can only be taken
when a lens is
attached.
Attach a lens.
The clock has been
reset.
Set the camera clock.
No memory card.
Turn the camera off and confirm that the card is
correctly inserted.
This memory card is
not formatted. Format
the memory card?
Select Ye s to format the card, or turn the camera
off and insert another memory card.
Memory card is locked
(write protected).
Turn the camera off and slide the card write-pro-
tect switch to the “write” position.
Memory card is full.
• You may be able to record additional images if
you reduce image quality or size.
• Delete unwanted images.
• Insert another memory card.
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This memory card
cannot be used. Card
may be damaged;
insert a different card.
• Use an approved card.
• Format the card. If the problem persists, the
card may be damaged. Contact a Nikon-autho-
rized service representative.
• Insert a new memory card.
Cannot create
additional folders on
memory card.
If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains
either 999 photographs or a photograph num-
bered 9999, the shutter-release button will be dis-
abled and no further photographs can be taken.
Choose
Ye s
for
Reset file numbering
and then
either format the current memory card or insert a
new memory card.
The movie-record
button cannot be used
in this mode.
The movie-record button can not be used in
best moment capture or Motion Snapshot
modes.
Photographs cannot
be recorded in this
mode.
The shutter-release button can not be used to
take photographs while a slow-motion movie is
being recorded.
The camera’s internal
temperature is high.
The camera will now
turn off.
Wait for the camera to cool.
Memory card contains
no images.
To view pictures, insert a memory card contain-
ing images.
Cannot display this file.
The file has been created or modified on a com-
puter or different make of camera, or is corrupt.
Message Solution
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Nikon 1 AW1 Digital Camera
Specifications
Type
Type Digital camera with support for interchangeable
lenses
Lens mount Nikon waterproof 1 mount
Effective angle of view Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (35 mm format
equivalent)
Effective pixels
14.2 million
Image sensor
Image sensor 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX for-
mat)
Storage
Image size (pixels) Still images (auto, best moment capture, and all creative
modes other than Easy panorama; aspect ratio 3 : 2)
• 4608 × 3072 • 3456 × 2304
• 2304 × 1536
Still images (Normal panorama, camera panned
horizontally; aspect ratio 120 : 23)
• 4800 × 920
Still images (Normal panorama, camera panned vertically;
aspect ratio 8 : 25)
• 1536 × 4800
Still images (Wide panorama, camera panned horizontally;
aspect ratio 240 : 23)
• 9600 × 920
Still images (Wide panorama, camera panned vertically;
aspect ratio 4 : 25)
• 1536 × 9600
Still images (taken during movie recording, aspect ratio 3 : 2)
• 4608 × 3072 (1080/60i, 1080/30p)
• 1280 × 856 (720/60p, 720/30p)
Still images (Motion Snapshots; aspect ratio 16 : 9)
• 4608 × 2592
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File format • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed
• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx.
1:4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16)
compression
• NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in
both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control system Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait,
Landscape; selected Picture Control can be mod-
ified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Media SD (Secure Digital), SDHC, and SDXC memory cards
File system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digi-
tal Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format
for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
Shooting modes
C auto; w creative, with a choice of the follow-
ing options: P, S, A, M, 4 (5, 6) underwater, j
night landscape, o night portrait, m backlight-
ing, p easy panorama, q soft, r miniature effect,
and s selective color; u best moment capture
(t slow view and y Smart Photo Selector),
v advanced movie (HD—P, S, A, M only—and y
slow motion), z Motion Snapshot
Shutter
Type Electronic shutter
Speed
1
/
16,000 –30 s in steps of
1
/
3 EV; Bulb
Note: Bulb ends automatically after approximately 2 minutes
Flash sync speed Synchronizes with shutter at X=
1
/
60 s or slower
Release
Mode • Single frame, continuous
• Self-timer
Frame advance rate Approx. 5, 15, 30, or 60 fps
Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s
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Exposure
Metering TTL metering using image sensor
Metering method • Matrix
• Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of
frame
• Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected
focus area
Mode P programmed auto with flexible program;
S shutter-priority auto; A aperture-priority auto;
M manual; h scene auto selector
Exposure compensation –3–+3 EV in increments of
1
/
3 EV
Exposure lock Luminosity locked at metered value when shut-
ter-release button is pressed halfway
ISO sensitivity
(Recommended Exposure
Index)
ISO 160–6400 in steps of 1 EV; auto ISO sensitiv-
ity control (ISO 160–6400, 160–3200, 160–800) available
(user controlled when P, S, A, M, or underwater is selected in cre-
ative mode)
Active D-Lighting On, off
Focus
Autofocus Hybrid autofocus (phase-detection/contrast-
detect AF); AF-assist illuminator
Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuous AF
(AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); full-
time AF (AF-F)
• Manual focus (MF)
AF-area mode Single-point, single-point (center), auto-area,
subject tracking
Focus area • Single-point AF: 135 focus areas; the center 73
areas support phase-detection AF
• Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas
Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release
button halfway (single AF)
Face priority On, off
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Flash
Built-in flash Manual pop-up
Guide Number (GN) Approx. 5/16 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; at ISO
160, Guide Number is approx. 6.3/20.7)
Control i-TTL flash control using image sensor
Mode Fill flash, red-eye reduction, fill flash + slow sync,
red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear curtain + slow
sync, rear-curtain sync, off
Flash compensation –3–+1 EV in increments of
1
/
3 EV
Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in flash unit is fully charged
White balance
Auto, underwater, incandescent, fluorescent,
direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset man-
ual, all except preset manual with fine tuning
Movie
Metering TTL metering using image sensor
Metering method • Matrix
• Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of
frame
• Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected
focus area
Frame size (pixels)/
recording rate
HD movies (aspect ratio 16 : 9)
• 1920 × 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s
*
)
• 1920 × 1080/30p (29.97 fps)
• 1280 × 720/60p (59.94 fps)
• 1280 × 720/30p (29.97 fps)
Slow-motion movies (aspect ratio 8 : 3)
• 640 × 240/400 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)
• 320 × 120/1200 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)
Motion Snapshot (aspect ratio 16 : 9)
1920 × 1080/60p (59.94 fps) (plays at 24p/23.976 fps)
File format MOV
Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format AAC
Audio recording device Built-in stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
* Sensor output is about 60 fps.
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Monitor
7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot, TFT LCD with
brightness adjustment
Playback
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or
calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie
and panorama playback, slide show, histogram
display, auto image rotation, and rating option
Interface
USB Hi-Speed USB
HDMI output Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Electronic compass/location data/altimeter/depth gauge
Electronic compass 16 headings (with 3-axis accelerometer attitude
correction and automatic offset adjustment)
Location data • Receiving frequency: 1575.4200 MHz (GPS)/
1598.0625–1605.3750 MHz (GLONASS)
• Geodesics: WGS84
Altimeter Operating range approximately –500–+4500 m
(–1640–+14,760 ft)
Depth gauge
Operating range approximately 0–20 m (0–65.6 ft)
Supported languages
Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified
and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,
Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungar-
ian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mar-
athi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese
(European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Ser-
bian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turk-
ish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Power source
Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL20 battery
AC adapter EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5C power connec-
tor (available separately)
Tripod socket
1
/
4-in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Approx. 113.3 × 71.5 × 37.5 mm (4.5 × 2.9 × 1.5 in.),
excluding projections
Weight Approx. 356 g (12.6 oz) with battery and memory
card but without body cap or O-ring protector;
approx. 313 g (11.1 oz), camera body only
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1 Does not apply when built-in flash is raised.
2 With special-purpose waterproof lens attached.
3 Using a test method derived from MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5: Shock, the
product is dropped from a height of 200 cm (6.6 ft) onto a plywood surface
5 cm (2 in.) thick. Exterior deformation and surface damage are not tested.
These in-house tests do not constitute blanket guarantees of invulnerabil-
ity to damage or destruction.
• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged bat-
tery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging
Products Association (CIPA): 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.4 °F).
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and
software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.
Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes
that this manual may contain.
Operating environment
Temperature –10 °C–+40 °C (+14 °F–104 °F) on land, 0 °C–
+40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) in water
Humidity 85% or less (no condensation)
Shock-, water-, and dust-proofing
Shockproof
performance
1, 2
Has passed in-house tests
3
to MIL-STD-810F
Method 516.5: Shock standard
Waterproof
performance
2
In-house tests have demonstrated JIS/IEC Class 8
(IPX8) waterproofing; can be used at depths of up
to 15 m (49 ft) for up to 60 minutes
Operating depth
2
Maximum 15 m (49 ft)
Dustproof performance
2
In-house tests have demonstrated JIS/IEC Class 6
(IP6X) dust-proofing
MH-27 battery charger
Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 0.2 A
Rated output DC 8.4 V/0.6 A
Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging time Approx. 2 hours at an ambient temperature of
25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains
Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 67.0 × 28.0 × 94.0 mm (2.6 × 1.1 × 3.7 in.),
excluding plug adapter
Weight Approx. 83 g (2.9 oz), excluding plug adapter
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* When attached to waterproof cameras.
EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity 7.2 V, 1020 mAh
Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 30.7 × 50.0 × 14.0 mm (1.2 × 2.0 × 0.6 in.)
Weight Approx. 41 g (1.4 oz), excluding terminal cover
1 NIKKOR AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6 Lens
Type Waterproof 1 mount lens
Focal length 11–27.5 mm
Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6
Construction 8 elements in 6 groups (including 1 ED lens element and
1 aspherical lens element), 1 protective glass element
Angle of view 72°–32° 20′
Minimum focus distance 0.3 m (1.0 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm Fully automatic
Aperture range • 11 mm focal length: f/3.5–16
• 27.5 mm focal length: f/5.6–16
Electronic compass Electronic compass can be used when lens is
attached to camera
Filter-attachment size 40.5 mm (P=0.5 mm)
Shockproof
performance
*
Has passed in-house tests to MIL-STD-810F
Method 516.5: Shock standard when attached to
camera; exterior deformation and surface dam-
age are not tested
Waterproof
performance
*
In-house tests have demonstrated JIS/IEC Class 8
(IPX8) waterproofing
Operating depth
*
Maximum 15 m (49 ft), but may not be used at
depths that exceed camera’s maximum operat-
ing depth
Dustproof performance
*
In-house tests have demonstrated JIS/IEC Class 6
(IP6X) dust-proofing
Operating temperature –10 °C–+40 °C (+14 °F–104 °F) on land, 0 °C–
+40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) in water
Dimensions Approx. 63 mm diameter × 56.5 mm (distance from
camera lens mount flange)
Weight Approx. 182 g (6.5 oz)
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* When attached to waterproof cameras.
Specifications subject to change without notice. Nikon will not be held liable
for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
1 NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8 Lens
Type Waterproof 1 mount lens
Focal length 10 mm
Maximum aperture f/2.8
Construction 6 elements in 5 groups (including 2 aspherical lens elements),
1 protective glass element
Angle of view 77°
Minimum focus distance 0.2 m (0.7 ft) from focal plane
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm Fully automatic
Aperture range f/2.8–11
Electronic compass Electronic compass can be used when lens is
attached to camera
Filter-attachment size 40.5 mm (P=0.5 mm)
Shockproof
performance
*
Has passed in-house tests to MIL-STD-810F
Method 516.5: Shock standard when attached to
camera; exterior deformation and surface dam-
age are not tested
Waterproof
performance
*
In-house tests have demonstrated JIS/IEC Class 8
(IPX8) waterproofing
Operating depth
*
Maximum 20 m (65.6 ft), but may not be used at
depths that exceed camera’s maximum operat-
ing depth
Dustproof performance
*
In-house tests have demonstrated JIS/IEC Class 6
(IP6X) dust-proofing
Operating temperature –10 °C–+40 °C (+14 °F–104 °F) on land, 0 °C–
+40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) in water
Dimensions Approx. 61 mm diameter × 30 mm (distance from cam-
era lens mount flange)
Weight Approx. 118 g (4.2 oz)
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❚❚ Waterproof 1 NIKKOR Lenses
1 NIKKOR AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6
1 NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8
Zoom ring
Lens mounting mark
CPU contacts
Focal length mark
Focal length scale
Lens cap
O-ring seal
Lens mounting mark
CPU contacts
Lens cap
O-ring seal
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Waterproof 1 NIKKOR lenses are exclusively for Nikon 1 AW1
interchangeable lens format digital cameras. The angle of view
is equivalent to a 35 mm format lens with a focal length about
2.7× longer. When attached to a waterproof camera, the water-,
dust-, and shock-proof 1 NIKKOR AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6 and
1 NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8 lenses are compliant with the JIS/IEC
Class 8 (IPX8) waterproofing standard, allowing the camera to be
used at depths of up to 15 m (49 ft) for as long as 60 minutes at a
time. They have also passed drop tests from a height of 2 m
(6.6 ft) while attached to the camera. These lenses are not water-,
dust-, or shock-proof when not attached to the camera. The forego-
ing statement regarding water-, dust-, and shock-proofing is not a
blanket guarantee that the product will be water- or dust-proof in
all circumstances or invulnerable to damage or destruction.
Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out.
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Lens Care
• Use only with hoods, lens caps, and other accessories designated for
use with this product.
• When using an optional lens hood, do not pick up or hold the lens or
camera using only the hood.
• Keep the CPU contacts and O-ring seal clean and immediately remove
any foreign matter with a blower.
• Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative should you notice
that the O-ring seal is cracked, deformed, or otherwise damaged.
• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To avoid
scratches, do not use force when removing sand and other foreign
objects.
• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean
the lens.
• Attach the front and rear caps when the lens is not in use.
• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool,
dry location to prevent mold and rust. Do not store in direct sunlight
or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.
• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp
parts made from reinforced plastic.
• The lens features a built-in O-ring that should be replaced at least
once a year by a Nikon-authorized service representative, regardless
how frequently the lens is used. A fee is charged for this service.
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D
Using the Lens Under or Next to Water
• Never remove the lens under water.
• When attaching and removing the lens, carefully inspect the camera
O-ring and the lens O-ring seal to be sure that they are free of threads,
lint, hair, dust, sand, liquids, and other foreign matter. Be sure that the
camera O-ring is not protruding, twisted, or out of position.
• Do not attach or remove the lens with wet or salt-covered hands or in
areas exposed to spray, wind, sand, or dust.
• Immediately remove any water or other foreign matter from the lens
and lens O-ring seal with a clean, soft, dry cloth.
• The amount of force needed to operate the zoom ring increases with
depth.
• Should the product leak, cease use immediately, dry the camera and
lens, and take them to a Nikon-authorized service representative.
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Supplied Accessories
• 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5
• Rear Lens Cap LF-N2000
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Optional Accessories
40.5 mm screw-on Hood HN-N103 (attaches as shown below; note that
the hood can not be used under water and that lens is not shockproof
when hood is attached)
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A
Trademark Information
Mac OS and OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista
are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corpora-
tion in the United States and/or other countries. The PictBridge logo is
a trademark. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C,
LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documen-
tation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
A
FreeType License (FreeType2)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2013 The FreeType Project
(http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.
A
MIT License (HarfBuzz)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2013 The HarfBuzz Project
(http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights
reserved.
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Battery Life
The number of shots or movie footage that can be recorded with
fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery,
temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time
menus are displayed. Sample figures for EN-EL20 (1020 mAh)
batteries are given below.
• Still images: Approximately 250 shots
• Movies: Approximately 55 minutes of HD footage at 1080/60i
Measured according to CIPA standards at 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.4 °F)
with the camera at default settings, a fully-charged battery, a
1 NIKKOR AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6 lens, and a 16 GB Toshiba
SD-E016GUX UHS-I SDHC card. Value for still images obtained
under the following test conditions: photographs taken at
intervals of 30 s with the built-in flash fired with every other
shot and the camera turned off and then on after every ten
shots. Value for movies obtained under the following test con-
ditions: a series of 20 minute movies with a file size of up to
4 GB were recorded; recording was only interrupted when tem-
perature warning was displayed.
The following can reduce battery life:
• Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway
• Repeated autofocus operations
• Taking NEF (RAW) photographs
• Slow shutter speeds
• Using a wireless mobile adapter or Eye-Fi cards
• Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses
• Using zoom with power zoom lenses
• Using the location data or track log functions
• Setting monitor brightness to Hi
To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon
EN-EL20 batteries:
• Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce
battery performance.
• Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose
their charge if left unused.
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Symbols
C (Auto mode) ...........................28, 40
w (Creative mode) ..................28, 49
u (Best moment capture mode) 28
v (Advanced movie mode) ..29, 77
z (Motion Snapshot mode) ..........27
P (Programmed auto) ......... 50, 52, 77
S (Shutter-priority auto) ....50, 53, 77
A (Aperture-priority auto) . 50, 54, 77
M (Manual) .............................50, 55, 77
j (Night landscape) .........................50
o (Night portrait) ..............................51
m (Backlighting) .........................51, 57
p (Easy panorama) ...................51, 58
q (Soft) ..................................................51
r (Miniature effect) .........................51
s (Selective color) ............................51
y (Slow motion) ...............................83
c (Portrait) .........................................46
d (Landscape) ...................................46
f (Night portrait) ............................46
e (Close up) .......................................46
g (Night landscape) .......................46
Z (Auto) ..............................................46
U (flexible program) .........................52
G (menu) button .................26, 98
K (playback) button ........................44
O (delete) button .......................45, 82
X (playback zoom in) button ........ 44
W (playback zoom out/thumbnail)
button .................................................44
$ (display) button ......................25
J (OK) button .............................22, 60
C (action) button .............................95
& (feature) ......................29, 47, 49, 83
C (continuous shooting/self-timer) .
87, 89
N (flash-ready indicator) .................91
A
AC adapter ........................................108
Accessories ........................................108
Advanced movie mode .... 29, 77, 83
Aperture ........................................ 54, 55
Aperture-priority auto ...... 50, 54, 77
Attaching the lens ...................33, 110
Auto mode ................................... 28, 40
Auto power off ................................... 46
Automatic scene selection ............ 46
B
Backlighting ................................. 51, 57
Battery ..................................31, 32, 129
Beep ................................................ 42, 89
Best moment capture mode ......... 28
Body cap ..............................20, 21, 108
Built-in flash ........................................ 91
C
Charging a battery ........................... 31
Clock ...................................................... 37
Close up ............................................... 46
Close up (Underwater mode) ....... 66
Compatible lens ..............................108
Computer ..........................................102
Creative mode .................................... 49
D
Date and time .................................... 37
Date format ......................................... 37
Daylight saving time ........................ 37
Delete ............................................. 45, 82
Depth gauge ...................................... 68
Dust shield .............................. 114, 115
E
Easy panorama ........................... 51, 58
Exposure indicator ........................... 56
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F
Face priority .........................................46
Fill flash .................................................92
Flash .......................................................91
Flash mode ..........................................92
Flash range ..........................................94
Flash-ready indicator .......................91
Flexible program ...............................52
Focal length .........................................41
Focal length scale .................... 41, 131
Focal plane mark ...............................21
Focus area ............................................42
Format ...................................................32
Format memory card .......................32
Full-frame playback ..........................44
G
Grid display ..........................................43
H
H.264 ................................................... 126
HD movies .....................................77, 78
HDR ........................................................57
L
Landscape ............................................46
Language .............................................37
Lens .................... 33, 41, 108, 129, 130
Lens cap .........................................33, 35
Live image control ............................47
Location data ......................................14
M
Manual ....................................50, 55, 77
Maximum aperture ...............129, 130
Memory card ............................. 32, 113
Memory card access lamp .............43
Microphone .........................................79
Miniature effect ..................................51
Monitor ..........................................24, 25
Motion Snapshot mode ..................27
Mount adapter ................................ 108
Movie-record button ................79, 84
Movies ...................................................77
N
Night landscape ......................... 46, 50
Night portrait .............................. 46, 51
Nikon Transfer 2 ...............................106
Non-waterproof lenses .................110
O
O-Ring ...................................33, 73, 108
O-ring protector ..............................110
Outdoor display .................................97
P
Playback ...............................................44
Portrait .................................................. 46
Power connector .............................108
Power switch ...................................... 36
Press the shutter-release button all
the way down ................................... 43
Press the shutter-release button
halfway ................................................ 42
Programmed auto .............. 50, 52, 77
R
Rear curtain + slow sync ................. 92
Rear-curtain sync ..............................92
Red-eye reduction ............................92
Red-eye reduction + slow sync .... 92
Removing the lens from the camera
35, 112
Retractable lens barrel button ..111,
112
S
Scene selection .................................. 50
Scuba .....................................................66
SD card ................................................113
Selective color .................................... 51
Self-timer ............................................. 89
Shock-proofing ........................... 10, 11
Short Movie Creator .......................102
Shutter speed .............................. 53, 55
Shutter-priority auto .......... 50, 53, 77
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Shutter-release button ....................42
Silicon grease ......................35, 75, 108
Size .............................................123, 126
Slow motion ........................................83
Slow view .............................................28
Smart Photo Selector .......................28
Soft .........................................................51
Speaker .................................................22
Standard (Underwater mode) ...... 66
Strap for use exclusively on land . 31
System requirements .....................103
T
Temperature warnings ....................18
Theme ...................................................98
Time .......................................................37
Timer ......................................................89
U
Underwater (creative mode) .. 50, 66
USB .......................................................105
USB cable ...........................................105
V
ViewNX 2 ............................................102
Volume ..................................................81
W
Water- and dust-proofing .......10, 11
Waterproof lenses .......... 33, 129, 130
Wireless mobile adapter ...............109
Z
Zoom ring ......................... 41, 111, 131
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Dear Nikon Customer,
We thank you for your purchasing this Nikon product. Should
your Nikon product require warranty service, please contact the
dealer from whom it was purchased or a member of our autho-
rized service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe
BV (Europe/Africa and Russia).
In order to avoid any unnecessary inconvenience, we advise you
to read the user manuals carefully before contacting the dealer
or our authorized service network.
Your Nikon equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing
defects for one full year from the date of original purchase. If dur-
ing this period of guarantee the product proves defective due to
improper material or workmanship, our authorized service net-
work within the sales territory of Nikon Europe BV will, without
charge for labor and parts, repair the product in the terms and
conditions set as below. Nikon reserves the right (at its sole dis-
cretion) to replace or repair the product.
1. This warranty is only provided upon presentation of the com-
pleted warranty card and original invoice or purchase receipt
indicating the date of purchase, product type and dealer’s
name, together with the product. Nikon reserves the right to
refuse free-of-charge warranty service if the above docu-
ments cannot be presented or if the information contained in
it is incomplete or illegible.
2. This warranty will not cover:
• necessary maintenance and repair or replacement of parts
due to normal wear and tear.
• modifications to upgrade the product from its normal pur-
pose as described in user manuals, without the prior written
consent of Nikon.
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• transport costs and all risks of transport relating directly or
indirectly to the warranty of the products.
• any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments
which may be made to the product, without the prior writ-
ten consent of Nikon, in order to comply with local or
national technical standards in force in any other country
than the ones for which the product was originally designed
and/or manufactured.
3. The warranty will not be applicable in the case of:
• damage caused by misuse including but not limited to fail-
ure to use the product for its normal purpose or according
to the user instructions on the proper use and maintenance,
and to installation or use of the product inconsistent with
the safety standards in force in the country where it is used.
• damage caused by accidents including but not limited to
lightning, water, fire, misuse or neglect.
• defacing, illegibility or removal of the model or serial num-
ber on the product.
• damage resulting from repairs or adjustments which have
been conducted by unauthorized service organizations or
persons.
• defects in any system into which the product is incorpo-
rated or with which it is used.
4. This service warranty does not affect the consumer’s statutory
rights under applicable national laws in force, nor the con-
sumer’s right against the dealer arising from their sales/pur-
chase contract.
Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can
be found online by following this Link
(URL = http://www.europe-nikon.com/service/ ).
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