Summary of the content on the page No. 1
DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
En
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following sym- bols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before D use to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes; informati
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Getting the Most from Your Camera 0 ii Table of Contents 0 iv Introduction 0 1 s Taking and Viewing Photographs 0 38 z Recording and Viewing Movies 0 59 y t, u, v, and w Modes 0 69 # Other Shooting Modes 0 76 R More on Photography 0 92 t Wi-Fi 0 119 T More on Playback 0 129 I Connections 0 141 Q The Playback Menu 0 156 o The Shooting Menu 0 167 i The Movie Menu 0 189 ( The Image Processing Menu 0 195 ) The Setup Menu 0 209 g Technical Notes 0 221 n i
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Getting the Most from Your Camera Take photos with the shutter-release button. See page 8 for more informa- tion. Shutter-release button Shoot movies with the movie-record button. Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record but- ton in auto (0 38), creative (0 49), t, u, v, w (0 69), and advanced movie (0 59) modes. Movie-record button Download pictures to a computer. Install the supplied software (0 141), and copy photos and movies to your computer using ViewNX 2 (0 145). View pictures
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Accessories Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter- changeable lenses and other accessories (0 221). Lenses Flash units Software for Mount Nikon digital adapters cameras (available on CD) GPS units Remote controls Electronic Grips viewfinders iii
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Table of Contents Getting the Most from Your Camera ......................................... ii Accessories .............................................................................................. iii For Your Safety.............................................................................. xi Notices..........................................................................................xiv Wireless .....................................................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Recording and Viewing Movies 59 Recording Movies ....................................................................... 59 Taking Photographs During Movie Recording ......................... 64 Viewing Movies .................................................................................... 65 Deleting Movies ................................................................................... 67 t, u, v, and w Modes 69 t Programmed Auto .........................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Optional Flash Units................................................................. 109 Attaching Flash Units....................................................................... 109 Taking Pictures................................................................................... 110 The GP-N100 GPS Unit............................................................. 113 Attaching the GP-N100 ................................................................... 113 Setup Menu Options............
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Connections 141 Installing the Supplied Software............................................141 System Requirements ......................................................................143 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer......................145 Transferring Pictures ........................................................................145 Viewing Pictures.................................................................................147 Viewing Pictures on TV ....................
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
The Shooting Menu 167 Exposure Mode ......................................................................... 170 Image Quality............................................................................ 171 Image Size.................................................................................. 172 Active Selection ........................................................................ 174 Number of Shots Saved........................................................... 175 Movie Before/Aft
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
The Image Processing Menu 195 White Balance ............................................................................196 Fine-Tuning White Balance............................................................197 Preset Manual .....................................................................................198 ISO Sensitivity ............................................................................201 Picture Control.........................................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Technical Notes 221 Optional Accessories ............................................................... 221 Approved Memory Cards ............................................................... 224 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ..................... 225 Storage and Cleaning .............................................................. 227 Storage.................................................................................................. 227 Cleaning..........................
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
For Your Safety 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: This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warn- A ings before using this Nikon p
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Do not place the strap around the neck of Observe caution when using a flash. A A an infant or child. Placing the camera • Using the camera with the flash in strap around the neck of an infant or close contact with the skin or other child could result in strangulation. objects could cause burns. • Using a flash close to the subject’s Follow the instructions of airline and hos- A eyes could cause temporary visual pital personnel. This camera transmits impairment. The flash should be no radio freq
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
• Do not expose the battery to flame • Dust on or near the metal parts of or to excessive heat. the plug should be removed with a •Do not immerse in or expose to dry cloth. Continued use could water. result in fire. •Replace the terminal cover when • Do not go near the charger during transporting the battery. Do not thunderstorms. Failure to observe transport or store the battery with this precaution could result in elec- metal objects such as necklaces or tric shock. hairpins. • Do not handle
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Notices •No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with this product may be repro- damages resulting from the use of duced, transmitted, transcribed, this product. stored in a retrieval system, or trans- • While every effort has been made to lated into any language in any form, ensure that the information in these by any means, without Nikon’s prior manuals is accurate and complete, written permission. we would appreciate it were you to • Nikon reserves the right to
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. 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. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference St
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
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 • Cautions on certain copies and reproduc- or reproduced tions Do not copy or reproduce paper The government has issued cautions money, coins, securities, govern- on copies or reproductions of securi- ment bonds, or local
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
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 pe
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories D Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR- RANTY. Servicing the Camera and Accessories D The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-
