Nikon Camera 1 J5 Reference Manual

							189
i
Focus Lock
When Single AF  is selected for  Focus mode (0 184), focus lock
can be used to change the composition after focusing on the
subject in the center of the fram e, allowing you to focus on a
subject that will not be in the center of the final composition. If
the camera is unable to focus using autofocus ( 0185), you can
also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use
focus lock to recompose the photograph. Focus lock is most
effective when an option other than  Auto-area is selected for
AF-area mode  (0 188).
1Lock focus.
Position the subjec t in the center of
the frame and press the shutter-
release button halfway to initiate
focus. Check that the focus area is dis-
played in green. Focus will remain
locked while the shutter-release but-
ton is pressed halfway. 
						

							190
i
2Recompose the photograph and shoot.
Focus will remain locked between
shots.
Do not change the distance between the camera and the sub-
ject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, lift your fin-
ger from the shutter-release button to end focus lock and then
focus again at the new distance.
AAuto Area AF
The camera selects from 41 focus areas.
Except in manual focus mode, the selected
focus area is displayed when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
Large focus areas are used when:
• 4K movies are recorded with  AF-S selected
for focus mode
• Motion Snapshots are recorded with elec-
tronic vibration reduction enabled
• HD movies are recorded in advanced movie
mode with electronic vibration reduction
enabled and  AF-S selected for focus mode 
						

							191
i
Choose On to enable face priority ( 040).
When  On is selected, the built-in AF-
assist illuminator will light to illuminate
poorly-lit subjects if:
• AF-S  is selected for focus mode ( 0184)
or single AF is selected in  AF-A, and
• Auto-area  or Single-point  is selected
for  AF-area mode  (0 188).
The AF-assist illuminator will not light to assist the focus opera-
tion in sports or advanced movie mode, during movie recording,
or when Off  is selected. If the AF-assist illuminator does not
light, autofocus may not produce the desired results when light-
ing is poor.
Face -Priority
Built-in AF Assist
AThe AF-Assist Illuminator
Larger lenses may prevent the illuminator lighting all or part of the
subject. Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator.
AF-assist illuminator 
						

							192
i
Choose a flash control mode for the built-in flash.
Flash compensation alters flash output
from the level suggested by the camera,
changing the brightness of the main sub-
ject relative to the background. Choose
from values between –3 EV (darker) and
+1 EV (brighter) in increments of 
1/3EV; in
general, positive values make the subject brighter while nega-
tive values make it darker.
A 
Y icon is displayed when flash com-
pensation is in effect. Normal flash out-
put can be restored by setting flash
compensation to ±0. Flash compensa-
tion is not reset when the camera is
turned off.
Flash Control
1TTL Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to
shooting conditions (i-TTL flash control).
2Manual
Choose a flash level between Fulland 1/32 (1/32 of full power). At full
power, the built-in flash has a guide
number of about 5/16 (m/ft, ISO
100, 20 °C/68 °F; at ISO 160, the
guide number is about 6.3/20.7).
A  Y icon flashes in the display
during flash photography when
this option is selected.
Flash Compensation 
						

							193
g
g
The Setup Menu
To display the setup menu, press G and select  Setup.
The setup menu contains the following options:
G  button
OptionDescriptionDefault0
Reset setup options Reset setup menu options
other than 
Flicker reduc-
tion , Time zone and date ,
and  Language  to default
values. ——
Format memory card
Format the memory card.— 195
Slot empty release 
lock Allow the shutter to be
released when no memory
card is inserted in the cam-
era.
Release locked
195
Image review Choose whether pictures 
are displayed after 
shooting. On
195
Display Adjust display brightness,
view or hide a framing grid,
and choose the information
displayed in the monitor. Display brightness
: 0
Grid display : Off
Shooting : Simple
Playback: Basic info 196 
						

							194
g
Sound settingsChoose the beeps made by
the camera. AF
: On
Self-timer : On
Shutter : On
Touch-screen controls : 
On 197
Auto power off Choose the auto power off
delay. 1 min
197
Self-portrait mode Choose whether reversing
the monitor causes the
camera to enter self-por-
trait mode (
0108). On
197
Touch-screen 
controls Enable or disable touch-
screen controls.
Enable —
Assign Fn button Choose the role played by
the 
Fn button. ISO sensitivity
13
Shutter button AE 
lock Choose whether exposure
locks when the shutter-
release button is pressed
halfway.
Off —
Flicker reduction Reduce flicker or banding. —198
Reset file numbering Reset file numbering. —198
Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Daylight saving time: Off199
Language Choose a language for the
camera displays. ——
Auto image rotation Record camera orientation
with pictures. On
200
Pixel mapping Check and optimize the
camera image sensor and
image processors. —
201
Firmware version Display the current firm-
ware version. ——
OptionDescriptionDefault0 
						

							195
g
Select Ye s to format the memory card.  Note that this permanently
deletes all data on the card, including protected images ; before
proceeding, be sure to copy important pictures and other data
to a computer ( 0141). To exit without formatting the memory
card, highlight  No and press  J.
If  Enable release is selected, the shutter can be released when
no memory card is inserted. No pictures will be recorded,
although they will be displayed in demo mode. Select  Release
locked  to enable the shutter only when a card is inserted.
If  On  is selected, pictures will be displayed immediately after
shooting. To view pictures when  Off is selected, press the  K but-
ton.
Format Memory Card
The message shown at right is displayed
while the card is formatted;  do not remove
the memory card or remove or disconnect
the power source until formatting is com-
plete .
Slot Empty Release Lock
Image Review 
						

							196
g
Adjust the following display options.
Display Brightness
Press 1 or  3 to choose a value for moni-
tor brightness. Choose higher values to
brighten the display and lower values to
make the display darker.
Grid Display
Select  On to display a framing grid ( 036).
Shooting
Choose the information displayed during shooting ( 04).
Playback
Choose the information displayed during playback ( 0125).
Display
Simple Detailed
Basic info Detailed info Image only 
						

							197
g
Highlight items and press 2 to select or
deselect. Select  AF to sound a beep when
the camera focuses,  Self-timer to sound
a beep during self-timer photography,
Shutter  to sound a beep when the shut-
ter is released,  Touch-screen controls  to
sound a beep in response to use of the touch-screen controls, or
remove the checks to mute these sounds. Press  J to exit when
settings are complete.
Choose how long the display remains on
when no operations are performed
( 0 28). Choose shorter delays to reduce
the drain on the battery. Once the display
has turned off, it can be reactivated by
pressing the shutter-release button.
Choose whether reversing the monitor causes the camera to
enter self-portrait mode ( 0108). If Off  is selected, the camera
will not enter self-portrait mode when the monitor is reversed,
and pictures will be taken in the mode selected with the mode
dial. Regardless of the option selected, the display shows a mir-
ror image of the view through the lens when the monitor is
reversed.
Sound Settings
Auto Power Off
Self-Portrait Mode 
						

							198
g
Reduce flicker and banding in the display and in movies while
shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. Choose a
frequency which matches that of the local AC power supply.
When a photograph is taken or a movie is recorded, the camera
names the file by adding one to the number of the previous file
( 0 164). If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains
either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999, the
shutter-release button will be disabled and no further photo-
graphs can be taken. To reset file numbering to 0001, select  Ye s
for  Reset file numbering  and then either format the current
memory card or insert a new memory card.
Flicker Reduction
AFlicker Reduction
If you are unsure as to the frequency of the local power supply, test
both options and choose the one that produces the best results. Flicker
reduction may not produce the desired results if the subject is very
bright, in which case you should select mode  A or  M and choose a
smaller aperture (higher f-number).
Reset File Numbering