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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and Google Play.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Touch Controls................iv About This Manual ................ v The Reference Manual..............vi For Your Safety................vii Notices..................... x Wireless ..................xvi Introduction The Camera and Accessories............1 Parts of the Camera...............2 Using the Touch Screen..............13 First Steps..................18 Taking and Viewing Photographs Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) ......25 Viewing Photographs .................28 Deleting Pictures ..................29 Recording and Viewing Movies...
  • Page 3 Other Shooting Modes w Choosing a Creative Mode..........41 Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation ..42 HDR......................44 Easy Panorama..................45 Selective Color ..................48 Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes........49 P Programmed Auto ................49 S Shutter-Priority Auto ...............
  • Page 4 More on Photography Live Image Control ..............70 Continuous Mode................73 Self-Timer Modes.................75 The Built-in Flash .................77 Auto Pop-up Modes ................77 Manual Pop-up Modes...............79 Self-Portraits.................83 Tap Shooting Options..............86 C Auto, w Creative, and Self-Portrait Modes ......86 a Sports Mode ..................86 P, S, A, and M Modes................87 v Advanced Movie Mode...............88 Wi-Fi What Wi-Fi Can Do for You ............89...
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting................116 Battery/Display ...................116 Shooting (All Modes)................116 Movies....................117 Tap Shooting Options..............117 Playback ....................118 Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks) ...............118 Miscellaneous ..................118 Error Messages................119 Specifications................121 Nikon 1 J5 Digital Camera ..............121 Battery Life ...................132 Index ....................133 Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty .....137...

  • Page 6: Touch Controls

    Touch Controls Touch controls can be used for photography and a variety of other operations (0 13). Photographs Viewing 2/12 Shooting 3/12 4/12 Playback Zoom/ Thumbnail Playback Movies Focus Playback In addition to the functions listed above, touch controls can be used to adjust settings and navigate the menus.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM. Nikon User Support Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the latest product information. You will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance.

  • Page 8: The Reference Manual

    The Reference Manual 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.

  • Page 9: For Your Safety

    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.
  • Page 10 Do not remain in contact with the camera, Do not touch the moving parts of the lens. battery, or charger for extended periods Failure to observe this precaution while the devices are on or in use. Parts of could result in injury. the device become hot.
  • Page 11 Before remov- sold by Nikon for the purpose to ing the battery turn the camera off maintain compliance with product and allow the battery to cool.

  • Page 12: Notices

    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- •...
  • Page 13 Use the interface cables sold or pro- lar installation. If this equipment does vided by Nikon for your equipment. cause harmful interference to radio or Using other interface cables may television reception, which can be...
  • Page 14 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 •...
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including char- gers, batteries, AC adapters, and lens accessories) certified by Nikon specifi- cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic cir- cuitry.
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Wireless

    FCC WARNING The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: 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.
  • Page 19 (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website. Notices for Customers in Europe Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the 1 J5 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be con- sulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_1J5.pdf...
  • Page 20 Notice for Customers in Algeria This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence- exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 21: Introduction

    Confirm that the package contains all items listed as included. For a complete list of the accessories available for separate purchase, see page 108. Body Cap BF-N1000 (included) Digital Camera Nikon 1 J5 (included) Rechargeable Li-ion Lens Battery EN-EL24...

  • Page 22: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 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 Command dial ........28 Lens release button Movie-record button ......33...
  • Page 23 The Camera Body (Continued) Tilting monitor ....4, 11, 13, 83 Power connector cover F (Wi-Fi) button ......93, 96 for optional power connector K (playback) button ......28 Battery-chamber/ G (menu) button ......8 memory card slot cover....19 Multi selector......... 9 Battery-chamber/ J (OK) button........

  • Page 24: The Monitor

    The Monitor 5 6 7 8 9 1011 Battery fully charged or NO ICON partially discharged. Low battery. 25 24 Shooting mode ........6 “k” (appears when memory remains Live image control......70 for over 1000 exposures) Creative mode ........41 Number of exposures remaining..24 Best moment capture selection..55 Number of shots remaining Advanced movie selection ....38...
  • Page 25 Recording Area The area recorded during movie recording is shown by guides in the display; the appearance of the guides depends on the option selected for Electronic VR (movies) (0 102) in shooting menu. Electronic vibration reduction on Electronic vibration reduction off...

  • Page 26: The Mode Dial

    The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the follow- ing shooting modes: Mode dial C Auto mode (0 25): Let the camera pick the settings for photographs and movies. a Sports mode (0 53): The camera takes pic- tures continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed.
  • Page 27 t, u, v, and w modes (0 49): Control shutter speed and aperture for advanced photographic effects. • P: Programmed auto (0 49) • A: Aperture-priority auto (0 51) • S: Shutter-priority auto (0 50) • M: Manual (0 52) u Best moment capture mode (0 55): Choose Active Selection to select the best picture from 20 shots in temporary storage, Slow...

  • Page 28: The G Button

    The G Button Most shooting, playback, setup, and Wi-Fi options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: D Playback menu (0 100) C w P a v u z Shooting menu (0 101) B Setup menu (0 102) v Wi-Fi menu (0 89, 103)
  • Page 29 ❚❚ Using the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the playback, shooting, setup, and Wi-Fi menus. Multi selector Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight tabs and press 2 to position the cursor in the highlighted menu. Select an item.
  • Page 30 The & (Feature) Menu To display the feature menu and adjust camera settings or access playback options, press & (feature) on the multi selector. & menu (shooting mode) & menu (playback) Select an item. Use the multi selector to highlight an item and press J to display options (to exit the &...
  • Page 31 Tilting the Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. Normal use: The monitor is normally used in storage position. Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor up to frame shots with the camera close to the ground. Once in the low-angle position, the monitor can be fur- ther lowered.
  • Page 32 Self-portraits (0 83): Reverse the monitor to select self-portrait mode. Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits of the hinges. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the camera or monitor. If the camera is mounted on a tripod, care should be taken to ensure that the monitor does not contact the tripod.

  • Page 33: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the Touch Screen The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations: Tap the monitor. Flick Flick a finger a short distance across the monitor. Slide Slide a finger over the monitor. Stretch/Pinch Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together.
  • Page 34 The Touch Screen The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with fingernails or gloved hands. Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with sharp objects. Using the Touch Screen The touch screen may not respond as expected if you attempt to oper- ate it while leaving your palm or another finger resting on it in second...
  • Page 35 Tap highlighted icons to view set- tings and tap icons or sliders to change (the items available vary Adjust with camera settings). Tap 0 to settings save changes and exit, or tap 2 to exit to the previous display with- out saving changes.
  • Page 36 Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll. You can also double-tap a Zoom in picture in full-frame playback to zoom in and double-tap again to exit zoom. To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view, use a pinch gesture in full- frame playback.
  • Page 37 Choose a Tap a menu icon to choose a menu. menu Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to Select items/ change. Tap 2 to exit to the previ- adjust settings ous display without changing set- tings.

  • Page 38: First Steps

    First Steps Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets. Charge the battery. Insert the battery into the charger and plug the charger in . An exhausted battery fully charges in about two hours and 30 minutes.
  • Page 39 Insert the battery and a memory card. The camera stores pictures on microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards (available separately; 0 109). Before inserting the battery or memory cards, check that they are in the correct orientation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, and then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place.
  • Page 40 Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM. When using the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM, be sure not touch the lens cover;...
  • Page 41 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).
  • Page 42 Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. The power lamp will briefly light green and the monitor will turn on. If the lens is equipped with a front lens cap, remove the cap before shooting.
  • Page 43 Set the clock. Use the multi selector and J button to set the time and date. Note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock. Press 4 or 2 to highlight time Press 1 or 3 to highlight date zone and press J. format and press J.
  • Page 44 Check the battery level and memory card capacity. Check the battery level and number Battery level of exposures remaining in the moni- tor (0 4). Exposures remaining...

  • Page 45: Taking And Viewing Photographs

    Taking and Viewing Photographs This chapter describes how to take, view, and delete photo- graphs in auto and creative mode. Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) 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.
  • Page 46 Ready the camera. 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. Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor;...
  • Page 47 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter- release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. Pictures can also be taken using touch controls. Tap a subject anywhere in the frame to focus and release the shutter.

  • Page 48: Viewing Photographs

    Viewing Photographs Press K to display your most recent pho- tograph full frame in the monitor (full- frame playback). K button Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to view additional pictures. You can also scroll through pictures by flicking left or right (0 15).

  • Page 49: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic- tures can not be recovered. Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page. Press O. A confirmation dialog will be dis- played.
  • Page 50 The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Focus: Press halfway Shoot: Press the rest of the way down Automatic Scene Selection In auto mode, the camera automatically ana-...
  • Page 51 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. During movie recording with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5– 5.6 PD-ZOOM, the zoom rate is unaffected by the speed with which the ring is rotated.

  • Page 52: Recording And Viewing Movies

    Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. Choose a shooting mode. Rotate the mode dial to any of the positions shown at right. Frame the opening shot. Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display.
  • Page 53 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. Audio Recording Movie-record button Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built-in microphone Recording indicator/ may record sounds made by the camera Time elapsed...
  • Page 54 ❚❚ Choosing a Shooting Mode The features available in each mode are listed below. Choose this mode to record HD movies while leaving the camera in charge of Auto mode (0 25) choosing settings. The camera automati- cally adjusts settings according to the sub- ject and situation.

  • Page 55: Taking Photographs During Movie Recording

    Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting movie recording. Photo- graphs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2. Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Up to 20 photographs can be taken with each movie shot.

  • Page 56: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 28). Press the J button or tap the M icon to start playback. 1 icon/Length Current position/total length M icon Volume Guide The following operations can be performed: Description Pause playback;...

  • Page 57: Deleting Movies

    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. O button Recording Movies Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the display and in the...

  • Page 58: Advanced Movie Options

    v Advanced Movie Options Advanced movie mode can be used not only to shoot HD movies, but also to record movies with a variety of effects. The following options can be accessed by pressing & and selecting Advanced movie in the & (feature) menu. Record HD movies in the exposure mode of your HD movie choice (0 101).
  • Page 59 Record silent fast-motion footage that plays back at about four times normal speed. Playback time is one quarter the recording time. Approx. 20 min Fast motion Recording Approx. 5 min Playback Record silent jump-cut movies. Recording pauses every other second for a drop-frame effect. Approx.
  • Page 60 Recording Time The following table lists the approximate maximum recording times for individual movies shot at the default frame rate in each shooting mode. 17 minutes Auto, creative, P, S, A, M, sports modes Advanced movie mode 17 minutes HD movie 10 minutes 4K movie Time-lapse movie...

  • Page 61: Other Shooting Modes

    Other Shooting Modes The camera offers a choice of modes that can be used to match settings to the subject or situation, take photos using special effects, control shutter speed and aperture, help with hard-to- time shots, or combine photos with brief movie vignettes. w Choosing a Creative Mode Choose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situa- tion or take photos using special effects.

  • Page 62: Choosing A Mode That Matches The Subject Or Situation

    Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation: Option Description Pop (P) Shoot bright, vivid pictures. Choose for a faded, retro effect. Use the & (feature) Retro (Q) menu (0 10) to choose a hue from red and yellow. High-contrast Shoot in high-contrast black-and-white.
  • Page 63 Option Description Alter color saturation and reduce peripheral illumi- nation for a toy camera effect. The following options are available in the & menu (0 10): • Saturation: Choose from H (high), I (normal), and Toy camera effect (7) J (low). •...

  • Page 64: Hdr

    Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high dynamic range). 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. Some time may be required to process the pictures;...

  • Page 65: Easy Panorama

    Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting, the camera focuses using auto-area AF (0 102); face detection (0 31) is not available. Exposure compensation can be used, but the built-in flash will not fire. Set focus and exposure. Frame the start of the pan- orama and press the shut- ter-release button halfway.
  • Page 66 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.
  • Page 67 ❚❚ Viewing Panoramas Panoramas can be viewed by pressing J when a panorama is displayed full frame (0 28). 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.

  • Page 68: Selective Color

    Selective Color Take black-and-white pictures in which one hue appears in a color. Choose Select color. Press & to display the & (feature) menu, then highlight Select color and press J. Choose a color. Use the multi selector to choose a color and press J.

  • Page 69: Taking Photos In P, S, A, And M Modes

    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 according to your creative intent. P Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations.

  • Page 70: S Shutter-Priority Auto

    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. Fast shutter speed ( Slow shutter speed (1 s) 1600...

  • Page 71: A Aperture-Priority Auto

    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.

  • Page 72: M Manual

    M Manual 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 (0 52). Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed and the multi selec- tor to adjust aperture: rotate the control to the right for faster shutter speeds or Command dial...

  • Page 73: Photographing Subjects In Motion (Sports Mode)

    a Photographing Subjects in Motion (Sports Mode) Choose a (sports) mode for sporting events and other scenes with fast-moving subjects. The camera takes pictures continu- ously while the shutter-release button is pressed (0 73). Select sports mode. Rotate the mode dial to a. Display release mode options.
  • Page 74 Sports Mode The camera uses single-point, continuous-servo autofocus. The flash, AF-assist illuminator, face priority (0 102), and image review (0 102) turn off automatically. Burst Photography While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the mem- ory card access lamp will light (0 27). Depending on shooting condi- tions and memory card write speed, recording may continue for some time after shooting ends.

  • Page 75: Choosing The Moment (Best Moment Capture)

    u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) Choose a shot from 20 frames recorded to temporary storage shortly before or after the shutter is released (Active Selection), choose the moment to release the shutter as the scene plays back in slow motion (slow view), or let the camera choose the best shot based on composition and movement (Smart Photo Selector).
  • Page 76 Choose Active Selection. Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Best moment cap- ture and press J, then highlight Active Selection and press J. Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. Begin buffering photographs.
  • Page 77 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The 20 frames recorded to the buffer in the moments before and after the shutter- release button was pressed all the way down will be copied to temporary storage, and an indicator will appear at the top of the display.
  • Page 78 Best Moment Capture Mode Movies can not be recorded, and pressing the movie-record button has no effect. The flash can not be used. Active Selection At default settings, the frame recorded at the moment the shutter- release button was pressed all the way down is automatically marked with a p icon in Step 6.

  • Page 79: Choosing Your Moment (Slow View)

    Choosing Your Moment (Slow View) When slow view is selected in u (best moment capture) mode, the camera captures a short sequence of still images and plays them back in slow motion so that you can choose the precise moment for a photograph. Select u mode.
  • Page 80 Press the shutter-release button halfway. After focusing, the camera will record 20 frames to a temporary memory buffer. It will then slowly play them back in a continuous loop while the Progress indicator shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway. A & icon is displayed in the monitor.

  • Page 81: Letting The Camera Choose The Moment (Smart Photo Selector)

    Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo Selector) The Smart Photo Selector helps you capture a fleeting expres- sion on the face of a portrait subject or other hard-to-time shots such as group photos in party scenes. Each time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition and motion.
  • Page 82 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. Begin buffering photographs. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 26). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buf- fer.
  • Page 83 ❚❚ Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector Press K and use the multi selector to dis- play photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 28; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon). Of the photographs recorded by the Smart Photo Selector, only the K button best shot will be displayed (when you...
  • Page 84 ❚❚ Deleting Pictures Pressing O when a picture taken with the Smart Photo Selector is selected displays a confirmation dialog; press O again to delete the best shot and the best shot candidates, or press K to exit without deleting the pictures. Note that once O button deleted, pictures can not be recovered.

  • Page 85: Combining Photos With Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion Snapshot Mode)

    z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion Snapshot Mode) Record brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about 1.6 s of movie footage. When the resulting “Motion Snap- shot”...
  • Page 86 Begin buffering. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 26). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buf- fer. Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The camera will record a photograph, together with about 1.6 s of movie footage beginning before and ending...
  • Page 87 ❚❚ Movie Before/After Use the Movie before/after option in the & (feature) menu to choose whether the movie portions of Motion Snapshots end when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way or about 0.6 s after (0 65). If 1.6 s : 0 s is selected, the photograph used for the Motion Snapshot will feature the last frame of the movie.
  • Page 88 ❚❚ File Format The File format option in the & menu can be used to choose the file format for Motion Snapshots. Motion Snapshots are recorded as a MOV file about 4 s long NMS files and a JPEG image. Motion Snapshots can only be viewed on the camera or using ViewNX-i (0 104).

  • Page 89: Viewing Motion Snapshots

    Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to dis- play a Motion Snapshot (0 28; Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z icon). Pressing the J button or tapping the M icon when a Motion Snapshot is dis- played plays back the movie portion in K button slow motion over a period of about 4 s,...

  • Page 90: More On Photography

    More on Photography This section describes the other features you can use when tak- ing pictures. Live Image Control Live image control lets you preview how changes to each control will affect the final photography. Live image controls are available in the modes shown at right (in modes other than auto, live image controls are available only when h Scene auto selector is selected...
  • Page 91 Y Active D-Lighting: Preserve details in Increase effect highlights and shadows for natural con- trast. Reduce effect Active D-Lighting: High Active D-Lighting: Low 5 Background softening: Soften back- Sharpen background ground details to make your subject stand out, or bring both background and foreground into focus.
  • Page 92 E Brightness control: Make pictures brighter Brighter or darker. Brighter Darker Darker 4 Creative palette: To choose a creative effect, rotate the multi selector or use a finger to rotate the creative palette in the mon- itor. The selected effect is visible in the monitor and changes gradually as the palette is rotated (to reset the palette, tap Reset while the creative palette cursor is displayed).

  • Page 93: Continuous Mode

    Continuous Mode Shoot a continuous series (burst) of photographs. Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. Select I. Highlight I (continuous) and press 2 to display frame rate options. Select a frame rate. Highlight the desired frame rate and press J.
  • Page 94 Continuous Mode Only one picture will be taken if the flash fires when I is selected; at settings of 10, 20, 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.

  • Page 95: Self-Timer Modes

    Self-Timer Modes The self-timer is used to delay shutter release until 10 or 2 sec- onds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. Select E. Highlight E (self-timer) and press 2 to display self-timer options.
  • Page 96 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.

  • Page 97: The Built-In Flash

    The Built-in Flash Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is poorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The built-in flash is available in the following shooting modes, but note that some camera settings automatically disable the built-in flash: Auto Pop-up Modes In C (auto) mode and when an option other than HDR (5), easy panorama (p), night landscape (j), or landscape (l) is selected...
  • Page 98 ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • o (auto flash): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release but- ton is pressed halfway and fires as required. • n (auto with red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash pops up and fires as required, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.

  • Page 99: Manual Pop-Up Modes

    Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M, and self-portrait modes, the flash must be raised man- ually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised. Raise the flash. Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash. Flash pop-up button Choose a flash mode.
  • Page 100 ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • 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.
  • Page 101 Raising the Flash When using the flash, be sure it is fully raised as shown at right. Do not touch the flash during shooting. 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.
  • Page 102 Using the Built-in Flash 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.

  • Page 103: Self-Portraits

    Self-Portraits To frame self-portraits in the monitor, reverse it as shown and fol- low the steps below. Reverse the monitor. The camera will select self-portrait mode.
  • Page 104 Adjust settings. The following settings can be adjusted using touch controls: Skin softening Self-timer Exposure compensation Tap to enable or disable skin softening. Enabling skin softening softens the look of skin for por- Skin softening trait subjects detected by the camera (up to a maximum of three), but note that the effect can not be previewed in the monitor.
  • Page 105 Self-Portrait Mode Touch-screen controls are always available in self-portrait mode regardless of the option selected for Touch-screen controls in the setup menu (0 103). All other controls except the power switch and the shutter-release, movie-record, and flash pop-up buttons are dis- abled;...

  • Page 106: Tap Shooting Options

    Tap Shooting Options Tap the icon shown at right to choose the operation performed by tapping the monitor in shooting mode. The options available vary with the shooting and focus mode. C Auto, w Creative, and Self-Portrait Modes Choose from the following options. When you tap a subject in the display, the camera will focus and take a picture.

  • Page 107: P, S, A, And M Modes

    P, S, A, and M Modes The operation performed by tapping the display depends on whether the camera is in autofocus or manual focus mode. ❚❚ Autofocus Modes The following options are available in autofocus modes (AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C). When you tap a subject in the display, the camera will focus and take a picture.

  • Page 108: Advanced Movie Mode

    v Advanced Movie Mode The operation performed by tapping the display depends on whether the camera is in autofocus or manual focus mode. ❚❚ Autofocus Modes The following options are available in autofocus modes (AF-F and AF-S). To focus when auto-area AF or single-point AF is selected for AF- area mode (0 102), tap your subject in the display.

  • Page 109: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi What Wi-Fi Can Do for You The camera can connect via Wi-Fi wireless networks to a smart device (smartphone or tablet) running Nikon’s dedicated Wire- less Mobile Utility app (0 93). Download pictures Remote control Installing the Wireless Mobile Utility App 1 Find the app.

  • Page 110: Wireless Security

    Wireless Security At default settings, wireless security is not enabled. Enable wire- less security on the camera before connecting. ❚❚ Enabling Wireless Security Follow the steps below to enable wireless security. Select Wi-Fi connection type. Select Wi-Fi connection type in the Wi-Fi menu.
  • Page 111 ❚❚ Changing the Password The password can be changed as described below. The pass- word can only be changed when WPA2-PSK-AES is selected for Authentication/encryption in the Wi-Fi menu. Select Wi-Fi connection type > Password. Select Wi-Fi connection type in the Wi-Fi menu, then highlight Password and press J.
  • Page 112 Security Although one of the benefits of a wireless-enabled device is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data any- where within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: • Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmis- sions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.

  • Page 113: Connecting Via Wi-Fi

    Connecting via Wi-Fi Before connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), install the Wireless Mobile Utility on your compatible Android or iOS smart device. Android and iOS: Connecting via SSID Enable Wi-Fi on the smart device before connecting. For details, see the documentation provided with the smart device. Press the F (Wi-Fi) button.

  • Page 114: Android: Connecting Via Nfc

    Android: Connecting via NFC If the smart device supports NFC (Near Field Communication), a Wi-Fi connection can be established simply by touching the camera H (N-Mark) logo to the smart device NFC antenna. Before connecting, enable NFC and Wi-Fi on the smart device as described in the documentation provided with the smart device.
  • Page 115 NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard for short- range wireless communications technology. No Connection If you are unable to establish a connection using NFC as described above, connect by manually selecting the camera SSID (0 93). Wi-Fi Before using the Wi-Fi function, read the warnings on pages xvi to xviii; to prevent loss of power while connected, you should also charge the camera battery.

  • Page 116: Uploading Photos To A Smart Device

    Uploading Photos to a Smart Device Follow the steps below to upload photos from the camera to a smart device. Movies can not be selected for upload. Uploading Photos One at a Time Use the F (Wi-Fi) button to upload the photo currently dis- played in full-frame playback.

  • Page 117: Uploading Multiple Selected Photos

    Uploading Multiple Selected Photos To upload multiple selected photos, use the Upload from cam- era option in the Wi-Fi menu. Choose Upload from camera. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Upload from cam- era in the Wi-Fi menu and press 2. G button Select photos.

  • Page 118: Uploading Photos Via Nfc

    Select the camera SSID. On the smart device, select Settings > Wi-Fi and select the camera SSID to connect via Wi-Fi. If this is the first time you have connected since changing password settings (0 91), enter the new password when prompted. Download the photos to the smart device.

  • Page 119: Downloading Selected Pictures To The Smart Device

    Downloading Selected Pictures to the Smart Device To download the selected pictures to the smart device, establish a Wi-Fi connection with the camera (0 93, 94) and select View photos in the Wireless Mobile Utility. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select OK to download the pictures selected with the camera.

  • Page 120: Menu Options

    Menu Options To display the playback, shooting, setup, and Wi-Fi menus, press the G button. Following menu options are available: G button ❚❚ Playback Menu Options Option Description Delete Delete multiple images. Slide show View movies and photos in a slide show. Rotate “tall”...
  • Page 121 ❚❚ Shooting Menu Options Option Description Reset shooting Reset shooting options to default values. options Choose a creative mode. Creative Choose from Active Selection, Slow view, and Best moment capture Smart Photo Selector. Advanced movie Choose a movie type for advanced movie mode. Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture in Motion Snapshot mode (0 65), when an option other than Time-lapse movie is selected in...
  • Page 122 Option Description Interval timer Take photos at a pre-selected interval. shooting Choose whether to use optical vibration reduction Optical VR with compatible 1 NIKKOR lenses. Choose whether to use electronic vibration Electronic VR reduction with Motion Snapshots or movies. In advanced movie mode, electronic VR applies only to (movies) movies recorded using the HD movie option (0 38).
  • Page 123 Option Description Choose whether reversing the monitor causes the Self-portrait mode camera to enter self-portrait mode (0 83). Touch-screen controls Enable or disable touch-screen controls. Choose the role played by the Fn button. Assign Fn button Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter- Shutter button AE release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 124: Connecting To A Computer

    Nikon website for your region (0 xv). http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Capture NX-D Use Nikon’s Capture NX-D software to fine-tune photos or to change settings for NEF (RAW) pictures and save them in other formats. Capture NX-D is available for download from: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/...

  • Page 125: Copying Pictures To The Computer

    Copying Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed ViewNX-i (0 104). Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown and then turn the camera on. Use a Reliable Power Source To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged.
  • Page 126 If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a pro- gram, select Nikon Transfer 2. Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed;...
  • Page 127 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, pictures on the memory card will be cop- ied to the computer. Start Transfer Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and discon- nect the USB cable. For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX-i.

  • Page 128: Technical Notes

    Power sources EN-EL24 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-31 (0 18): Recharge EN-EL24 batteries. • Power Connector EP-5F, 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).

  • Page 129: Approved Memory Cards

    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. microSDHC cards microSDXC cards 64 GB, 128 GB...

  • Page 130: Storage And Cleaning

    Storage and Cleaning 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.

  • Page 131: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions

    Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may mal- Keep the lens mount covered: Be sure to function if subjected to strong attach the body cap if the camera is shocks or vibration. without a lens. Keep dry: This product is not water- Do not touch the dust shield: The dust proof, and may malfunction if...
  • Page 132 Cleaning: When cleaning the camera To prevent mold or mildew, take body, use a blower to gently the camera out of storage at least remove dust and lint, then wipe once a month. Turn the camera on gently with a soft, dry cloth. After and release the shutter a few times using the camera at the beach or before putting it away.
  • Page 133 Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: • Do not use the battery at ambient Do not leave the lens pointed at temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or the sun or other strong light source above 40 °C (104 °F); failure to for an extended period.
  • Page 134 Nikon- charge only partially. Wait for the authorized service representative. battery to cool before charging.
  • Page 135 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 every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services).

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording or any other process- ing to end.

  • Page 137: Movies

    Only one picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in continuous release mode: I is selected in continuous mode (0 73) and the built-in flash is raised. Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements or the dust shield (0 110).

  • Page 138: Playback

    Playback “Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall (0 100). • The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 103). • Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken. •...

  • Page 139: Error Messages

    • Use an approved card. This memory card • Format the card. If the problem persists, the cannot be used. Card card may be damaged. Contact a Nikon-autho- may be damaged; rized service representative. insert a different card. • Insert a new memory card.
  • Page 140 Message Solution This memory card is Select Yes to format the card, or turn the camera not formatted. Format off and insert another memory card. the memory card? • You may be able to record additional images if you reduce image quality or size. Memory card is full.

  • Page 141: Specifications

    Effective angle of view equivalent) Effective pixels 20.8 million Image sensor Image sensor 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX for- mat) Total pixels 23.01 million Storage Image size (pixels) Still images taken in auto, P, S, A, M, sports, best moment...
  • Page 142 Storage File format • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8) compression • NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Picture Control system Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape;...
  • Page 143 Release Mode • Single frame, continuous • Self-timer • Interval timer shooting Frame advance rate Approx. 5, 10, 20, 30, or 60 fps 2 s, 10 s Self-timer Exposure Metering TTL metering using image sensor • Matrix Metering method • Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of frame •...
  • Page 144 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) Single-point, auto-area, subject tracking AF-area mode Focus area •...
  • Page 145 Movie Metering TTL metering using image sensor • Matrix Metering method • Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of frame • Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected focus area Frame size (pixels)/ HD movies (aspect ratio 16 : 9) recording rate •...
  • Page 146 Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 16 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, bursts shown as key frames or as consecutive pictures, movie and panorama playback, slide show, histo- gram display, and auto image rotation Interface Hi-Speed USB Type D HDMI connector HDMI output Wireless...
  • Page 147 • 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.
  • Page 148 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM Type 1 mount lens 10–30 mm Focal length Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6 Construction 9 elements in 7 groups (including 4 aspherical lens elements, 1 ED lens element, and HRI lens elements) 77°–29° 40 Angle of view Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) Minimum focus distance 0.2 m (0.7 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions...
  • Page 149 Approx. 298 g (10.5 oz) Weight 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.
  • Page 150 Wi-Fi Alliance. N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation pro- vided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trade- marks of their respective holders.
  • Page 151 Certificates FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. MIT License (HarfBuzz) Portions of this software are copyright © 2015 The HarfBuzz Project (http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.

  • Page 152: Battery Life

    • Using Wi-Fi • Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses • Using zoom with power zoom lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL24 batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.

  • Page 153: Index

    Index G (menu) button ....8, 100 Symbols K (playback) button ..28, 63, 69 C (Auto mode) ......6, 25 O (delete) button ..29, 37, 64, 69 v (Advanced movie mode) ..7, 38 F (Wi-Fi) button ......93, 96 w (Creative mode) ....
  • Page 154 Built-in flash ........77 Flash-ready indicator ....... 81 Flexible program ....... 49 Focal plane mark ........2 Capture NX-D ........104 Focus area ..........26 Charging a battery ......18 Format memory card ....... 19 Clock ............23 Full-frame playback ......28 Close-up ........
  • Page 155 Night landscape .........43 Skin softening (self-portraits) ..84 Night portrait ........43 Slow motion (advanced movie Nikon Transfer 2 ......106 mode) ..........38 N-Mark ..........2, 94 Slow sync ..........80 NMS ............68 Slow view ..........59 Nostalgic sepia ........42 Smart device ........
  • Page 156 Zoom ring ..........31...

  • Page 157: Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty

    Nikon Europe B.V. 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 discretion) to replace or repair the product.
  • Page 158 • any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments which may be made to the product, without the prior written 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.
  • Page 159 Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found online by following this Link (URL = http://www.europe-nikon.com/service/ ).
  • Page 160 Nikon 1 J5 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. AMA16350 Printed in Europe SB5G02(11) 6MVA9411-02...

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