Nikon Camera 1 J5 Reference Manual
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1 J5 Model Name: N1407 To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following sym- bols and conventions are used: The 1, 3 , 4 , and 2 symbols represent up, down, left, and right on the multi selector. DThis icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. AThis icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera. 0This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. A For Your SafetyBefore using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” ( 0ix–xi).
i Touch Controls0ii Table of Contents0iii sIntroduction0 1 zTaking and Viewing Photographs033 yRecording and Viewing Movies042 ROther Shooting Modes058 tMore on Photography094 TWi-Fi0114 IMore on Playback0125 QConnections0140 oThe Playback Menu0149 iThe Shooting Menu0158 gThe Setup Menu0193 nTechnical Notes0202
ii Touch controls can be used for photography and a variety of other operations (016). In addition to the functions listed above, touch controls can be used to adjust settings and navigate the menus. To u c h C o n t r o l s Photographs Movies Shooting 3/12 2/12 4/12Viewing Playback Zoom/ Thumbnail Playback FocusPlayback
iii Touch Controls .............................................................................. ii For Your Safety ............................................................................. ix Notices........................................................................................... xii Wireless ...................................................................................... xviii Introduction1 Before You Begin........................................................................... 1 Parts of the Camera ...................................................................... 2 Using the Touch Screen ............................................................. 16 First Steps ..................................................................................... 21 Taking and Viewing Photographs 33 Point-and-Shoot Photography (A uto Mode) ......................... 33 Viewing Photographs ........................................................................ 37 Deleting Pictures.................................................................................. 38 Recording and Viewing Movies 42 Recording Movies ....................................................................... 42 Taking Photographs During Movie Recording ......................... 45 Viewing Movies ........................................................................... 46 Deleting Movies ................................................................................... 47 v Advanced Movie Options .................................................... 49 Filming Time-Lapse Movies ............................................................. 52 Filming Slow-Motion Movies........................................................... 55 Other Shooting Modes 58 w Choosing a Creative Mode ................................................. 58 Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation .... 59 HDR ........................................................................................................... 62 Easy Panorama...................................................................................... 63 Selective Color ...................................................................................... 66 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
iv Taking Photos in P, S, A , and M Modes ......................................67 P Programmed Auto............................................................................ 67 S Shutter-Priority Auto ........................................................................ 68 A Aperture-Priority Auto .................................................................... 69 M Manual ................................................................................................. 70 Long Time-Exposures ( M Mode Only) ........................................... 72 a Photographing Subjects in Motion (Sports Mode) ...........74 u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) ...............76 Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection) ............................ 76 Choosing Your Moment (Slow View) ............................................ 81 Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo Selector) .............................................................................................. 83 z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion Snapshot Mode) ......................................................88 Viewing Motion Snapshots............................................................... 93 Deleting Motion Snapshots.............................................................. 93 More on Photography 94 Live Image Control ......................................................................94 Continuous Mode ........................................................................97 Self-Timer Modes.........................................................................99 Exposure Compensation ......................................................... 101 The Built-in Flash ...................................................................... 102 Auto Pop-up Modes ......................................................................... 102 Manual Pop-up Modes .................................................................... 104 Self-Portraits.............................................................................. 108 Tap Shooting Options.............................................................. 111 C Auto, w Creative, and Self-Portrait Modes ..................... 111 a Sports Mode ................................................................................... 111 P , S, A , and M Modes........................................................................... 112 v Advanced Movie Mode ............................................................ 113
v Wi-Fi114 What Wi-Fi Can Do for You ......................................................114 Wireless Security .......................................................................115 Connecting via Wi-Fi.................................................................118 Android and iOS: Connecting via SSID ...................................... 118 Android: Connecting via NFC ........................................................ 119 Uploading Photos to a Smart Device ....................................121 Uploading Photos One at a Time ................................................. 121 Uploading Multiple Selected Photos.......................................... 122 Uploading Photos via NFC ............................................................. 123 Downloading Selected Pictures to the Smart Device ........124 More on Playback 125 Photo Information ....................................................................125 Thumbnail Playback .................................................................129 Calendar Playback ....................................................................130 Playback Zoom ..........................................................................131 Viewing Bursts ...........................................................................132 Deleting Pictures .......................................................................134 Deleting the Current Picture ......................................................... 134 The Playback Menu ........................................................................... 134 Glamour Retouch ......................................................................135 Slide Shows ................................................................................137 Connections 140 Copying Pictures to a Computer ............................................140 Installing ViewNX-i ............................................................................ 140 Copying Pictures to the Computer ............................................. 141 Viewing Pictures on TV ............................................................144 High-Definition Devices .................................................................. 144 Printing Photographs ...............................................................146 Connecting the Printer .................................................................... 146 Printing Pictures One at a Time .................................................... 147 Printing Multiple Pictures ............................................................... 148
vi The Playback Menu149 Selecting Multiple Images.............................................................. 151 Rotate Tall .................................................................................. 152 Sequence Display Options...................................................... 152 Protect ........................................................................................ 152 D-Lighting .................................................................................. 153 Resize .......................................................................................... 154 Crop ............................................................................................. 155 Edit Movie .................................................................................. 156 The Shooting Menu 158 Reset Shooting Options .......................................................... 161 Exposure Mode ......................................................................... 161 Image Quality ............................................................................ 162 Image Size .................................................................................. 162 Frame Size/Frame Rate............................................................ 165 Metering ..................................................................................... 166 White Balance............................................................................ 167 Fine-Tuning White Balance ........................................................... 168 Preset Manual ..................................................................................... 169 ISO Sensitivity ........................................................................... 172 Picture Control .......................................................................... 173 Modifying Picture Controls............................................................ 173 Auto Distortion Control........................................................... 177 Color Space ................................................................................ 177 Active D-Lighting...................................................................... 178 Long Exposure NR .................................................................... 179 High ISO Noise Reduction ....................................................... 179 Movie Sound Options .............................................................. 180 Auto Image Capture................................................................. 180
vii Interval Timer Shooting ...........................................................181 Optical VR ...................................................................................183 Electronic VR (Movies) ..............................................................183 Focus Mode ................................................................................184Manual Focus ...................................................................................... 186 AF-Area Mode ............................................................................188 Focus Lock ............................................................................................ 189 Face-Priority ...............................................................................191 Built-in AF Assist ........................................................................191 Flash Control ..............................................................................192 Flash Compensation .................................................................192 The Setup Menu 193 Format Memory Card ...............................................................195 Slot Empty Release Lock ..........................................................195 Image Review.............................................................................195 Display.........................................................................................196 Display Brightness ............................................................................. 196 Grid Display.......................................................................................... 196 Shooting ............................................................................................... 196 Playback ................................................................................................ 196 Sound Settings ..........................................................................197 Auto Power Off ..........................................................................197 Self-Portrait Mode.....................................................................197 Flicker Reduction.......................................................................198 Reset File Numbering ...............................................................198 Time Zone and Date .................................................................199 Auto Image Rotation ................................................................200 Pixel Mapping ............................................................................201
viii Technical Notes202 Optional Accessories ............................................................... 202 Approved Memory Cards ............................................................... 203 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ..................... 204 Storage and Cleaning .............................................................. 206 Storage .................................................................................................. 206 Cleaning................................................................................................ 206 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ..................... 207 Defaults ...................................................................................... 211 Memory Card Capacity ............................................................ 213 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 214 Battery/Display................................................................................... 214 Shooting (All Modes) ....................................................................... 215 Shooting ( P, S, A , and M Modes) .................................................... 216 Movies ................................................................................................... 217 Tap Shooting Options ..................................................................... 217 Playback................................................................................................ 217 Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)............................................................... 218 Miscellaneous ..................................................................................... 218 Error Messages .......................................................................... 219 Specifications ............................................................................ 222 Nikon 1 J5 Digital Camera .............................................................. 222 Battery Life........................................................................................... 241 Index ........................................................................................... 242