Nikon 1 v3 Reference Manual

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Choose whether the A button locks both focus and exposure
(AE/AF lock), exposure only (AE lock only), or focus only (AF
lock only) or can be used to initiate autofocus (AF-ON). Expo-
sure lock is described below, focus lock on page 216.
Autoexposure Lock
Exposure lock is used to recompose photographs after metering
exposure. It is most effective when used with center-weighted
or spot metering (0 177) to frame off-center subjects that are
much brighter or darker than their surroundings or to optimize
exposure for an object other than your main subject.
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Meter exposure.
Assign AE/AF-L Button
Position the subject in the center of
the frame and press the shutter-
release button halfway to meter expo-
sure. Check that the focus area is dis-
played in green.

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