Nikon 1 v3 Reference Manual

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Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows
for natural contrast. Use with high contrast scenes such as a
brightly lit outdoor view framed in a door or window or a sub-
jects in the shade on a sunny day. It is most effective when used
with Matrix metering (0 177).
Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting: Off Active D-Lighting: Y On
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Active D-Lighting
Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in pho-
tographs taken with Active D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible
with some subjects.
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“Active D-Lighting” Versus “D-Lighting”
The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure
before shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while the D-Lighting
option in the playback menu (0 160) brightens shadows in images
after shooting.

Nikon 1 v3 Specifications

General

Sensor	CMOS
ISO Range	160-12800
Continuous Shooting	Yes
Display Resolution	1, 037, 000 dots
Battery Life	310 shots (CIPA)
Camera Type	Mirrorless
Image Resolution	18.4 MP
Lens Mount	Nikon 1 mount
Image Processor	EXPEED 4A
Sensor Size	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Autofocus System	Hybrid autofocus (contrast-detect/phase-detect)
Continuous Shooting Speed	20 fps
Video Recording	1080p at 60/30 fps
Display	Tilting LCD
Connectivity	Wi-Fi
Shutter Speed	30 s to 1/16000 s
Viewfinder Type	Optional electronic viewfinder
Storage Media	microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery	EN-EL20a rechargeable Li-ion
Weight	324 g (including battery and memory card)
Dimensions	110.9 x 65 x 33.2 mm