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Reference Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P7800 digital camera. Before
using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix)
and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After
reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your
enjoyment of your new camera.
Read This First
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About This Manual
If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting
and Playback” (A20).
To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the
monitor, see “Parts of the Camera and Main Functions” (A1).
Other Information
• Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols
and conventions are used in this manual:
•
SD and SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this
manual.
• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”
• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names
of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.
• In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples
so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
• Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the
actual product.
Symbol Description
B
This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read
before using the camera.
C
This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before
using the camera.
A/E/F
These icons indicate other pages containing relevant
information; E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and
Index.”
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support
and education, continually updated information is available online at the following
sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers
to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and
photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative
in your area. Visit the site below for contact information:
http://imaging.nikon.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery
chargers, batteries and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this
Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational
and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA
AND MAY VOID YOUR
NIKON WARRANTY.
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon
holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the
batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized
Nikon dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
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 damages or lost profits that may result from
product malfunction.
Holographic seal: Identifies this
device as an authentic Nikon product.
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About the Manuals
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software
described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this
product.
• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is
accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or
omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address
provided separately).
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or
reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be
punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local
government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The
copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a
foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was
obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards
issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified
documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued
by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or
coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for
business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the
government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and
tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music,
paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by
national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of
making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory
cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data.
Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using
commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal
image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person,
erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then
completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example,
pictures of empty sky) without attaching the GPS unit (available separately). Be sure
to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the
Welcome screen setting (A99). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to
property when physically destroying data storage devices.
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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
equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product
will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
camera or battery charger, unplug the
battery charger and remove the
battery immediately, taking care to
avoid burns. Continued operation
could result in injury. After removing
or disconnecting the power source,
take the equipment to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for
inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or battery charger could
result in injury. Repairs should be
performed only by qualified
technicians. Should the camera or
battery charger break open as the
result of a fall or other accident, take
the product to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection,
after unplugging the product and/or
removing the battery.
Do not use the camera or
battery charger in the
presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap
with care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into their
mouths.
Do not remain in contact
with the camera, battery
charger, or AC adapter for
extended periods while the
devices are on or in use
Parts of the devices become hot.
Leaving the devices in direct contact
with the skin for extended periods
may result in low-temperature burns.
For Your Safety
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using
this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.
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Do not leave the product
where it will be exposed to
extremely high
temperatures, such as in an
enclosed automobile or in
direct sunlight
Failure to observe this precaution
could cause damage or fire.
Observe caution when
handling the battery
The battery may leak, overheat, or
explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions
when handling the battery for use in
this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn
the product off. If you are using the
battery charger/AC adapter, be
sure it is unplugged.
• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL14 (included). Charge
the battery by using a Battery
Charger MH-24 (included). For
Remote Control ML-L3 (available
separately), use only 3 V CR2025
lithium battery.
• When inserting the battery, do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery or attempt to remove or
break the battery insulation or
casing.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
• The battery is prone to leakage
when fully discharged. To avoid
damage to the product, be sure to
remove the battery when no
charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately
should you notice any change in
the battery, such as discoloration or
deformation.
• If liquid from the damaged battery
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water.
Observe the following
precautions when handling
the battery charger
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
• Do not handle the plug or go near
the battery charger during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly
tug or bend the USB cable, place it
under heavy objects, or expose it
to heat or flames. Should the
insulation be damaged and the
wires become exposed, take it to a
Nikon-authorized service
representative for inspection.
Failure to observe these
precautions could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or battery
charger with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could
result in electric shock.
• Do not use with travel converters
or adapters designed to convert
from one voltage to another or
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with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to
observe this precaution could
damage the product or cause
overheating or fire.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs included with this
device should not be played back on
audio CD equipment. Playing CD-
ROMs on an audio CD player could
cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
Using the flash close to your
subject's eyes could cause
temporary visual
impairment.
The flash should be no less than 1 m
(3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.
Particular care should be observed
when photographing infants.
Do not operate the flash with
the flash window touching a
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in burns or fire.
Avoid contact with liquid
crystal
Should the monitor break, care
should be taken to avoid injury
caused by broken glass and to
prevent liquid crystal from the
monitor touching the skin or entering
the eyes or mouth.
Turn the power off when
using inside an airplane or
the hospital
Turn the power off while inside the
aircraft during take off or landing.
Do not use wireless network functions
while in the air.
Follow the instructions of the hospital
when using while in a hospital.
The electromagnetic waves emitted
by this camera may disrupt the
electronic systems of the aircraft or
the instruments of the hospital.
If you are using wireless network
devices, remove them from the
camera before boarding an aircraft or
entering a hospital.
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Notices for Customers in
the U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS -
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the
U.S.A., use an attachment plug
adapter of the proper configuration
for the power outlet if needed.
The power supply unit is intended to
be correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Radio
Frequency Interference
Statement
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. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television
technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
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.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon for your
equipment. Using other interface
cables may exceed the limits of Class
B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Notices
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Notice for Customers in the State
of California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
Notices for Customers in Europe
CAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that
electrical and electronic
equipment is to be
collected separately.
The following apply only
to users in European
countries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do
not dispose of as household waste.
• Separate collection and recycling
helps conserve natural resources
and prevent negative
consequences for human health
and the environment that might
result from incorrect disposal.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
This symbol on the
battery indicates that the
battery is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only
to users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do
not dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Introduction ................................................................................................................ ii
Read This First ............................................................................................................................ ii
About This Manual ..................................................................................................................................... iii
Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................... iv
For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................ vii
WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................... vii
Notices.......................................................................................................................................... x
Parts of the Camera and Main Functions.......................................................... 1
The Camera Body...................................................................................................................... 1
Principle Functions of the Controls .................................................................................................. 3
Attaching the Camera Strap.................................................................................................................. 8
Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap ........................................................................................ 8
Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor ................................................................. 9
Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder (x Button).................................... 10
Switching the Monitor Display (Fn2 Button) ........................................................................... 11
Using Menus (the d Button).......................................................................................... 12
The Monitor .............................................................................................................................. 14
The Basics of Shooting and Playback............................................................... 20
Preparation 1 Charge the Battery ..................................................................................... 20
Preparation 2 Insert the Battery ........................................................................................ 22
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card................................................................................ 24
Internal Memory and Memory Cards............................................................................................ 25
Approved Memory Cards..................................................................................................................... 25
Step 1 Turn the Camera On................................................................................................. 26
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time...................................................................... 28
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................... 30
Available Shooting Modes .................................................................................................................. 31
Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................... 32
Using the Zoom......................................................................................................................................... 33
Step 4 Focus and Shoot........................................................................................................ 34
Step 5 Play Back Images ....................................................................................................... 36
Step 6 Delete an Image ........................................................................................................ 37
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Shooting Features................................................................................................... 38
A (Auto) Mode ....................................................................................................................... 38
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)...................................................................... 39
Tips and Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 40
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)......................................... 46
A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting).......................................... 49
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed................................................................................... 53
E, F and N (User Settings Modes).......................................................................... 55
Saving Settings in E, F or N Mode (Save User Settings)..................................... 55
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector.................................................. 58
Using the Flash ........................................................................................................................................... 59
Using the Self-timer................................................................................................................................. 62
Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer)......................................................... 63
Using Focus Mode.................................................................................................................................... 64
Taking Images with Manual Focus................................................................................................. 66
Default Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 67
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Exposure Compensation Dial ................... 69
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) .................................................................. 69
Functions That Can Be Set Using the n Button
(Quick Menu: When Shooting Still Images)................................................................... 70
Basic Quick Menu Operations........................................................................................................... 70
Available Quick Menu ............................................................................................................................ 72
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button
(Shooting Menu, Specialized Menu for E, F or N)........................................... 73
Shooting Menu........................................................................................................................................... 73
Specialized Menu for E, F or N........................................................................................... 75
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously ........................................................ 77
Focusing..................................................................................................................................... 82
Focusing in A (Auto) Mode or u Mode.................................................................... 82
Using the Target Finding AF .............................................................................................................. 82
Using Face Detection ............................................................................................................................. 83
Using Skin Softening............................................................................................................................... 84
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus............................................................................................. 84
Focus Lock..................................................................................................................................................... 85
Playback Features.................................................................................................... 86
Playback Zoom ........................................................................................................................ 86
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display.............................................................................. 87
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) ...................... 88
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Using the Screen for Selecting Images ....................................................................................... 90
Recording and Playing Back Movies................................................................. 91
Recording Movies ................................................................................................................... 91
Functions That Can Be Set Using the n Button
(Quick Menu: When Recording Movies) ..................................................................................... 95
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button
(Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus).............................................................................. 96
Playing Back Movies .............................................................................................................. 97
General Camera Setup........................................................................................... 99
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) ............................ 99
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer........................... 102
Connection Methods.......................................................................................................... 102
Using ViewNX 2 .................................................................................................................... 104
Installing ViewNX 2 ............................................................................................................................... 104
Transferring Images to the Computer ...................................................................................... 106
Reference Section .............................................................................................. E1
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) ..................................................... E2
Shooting with Easy Panorama.................................................................................................... E2
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama.............................................................. E4
Using Panorama Assist..................................................................................................... E5
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)................ E7
Viewing Images in a Sequence .................................................................................................. E7
Deleting Images in a Sequence ................................................................................................. E8
Editing Still Images............................................................................................................ E9
Before Editing Images ...................................................................................................................... E9
k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation......................................... E10
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ................................................. E10
e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones........................................................................... E11
p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects ................................................................ E12
g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image ....................................................... E13
j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Images..................................................... E14
R Straighten: Compensating for Image Slanting ...................................................... E15
F RAW (NRW) Processing: Creating JPEG Images from NRW Images .... E15
a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ....................................................................................... E17
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) ............................. E18
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print).............................................. E20
Connecting the Camera to a Printer.................................................................................... E20
Printing Individual Images.......................................................................................................... E21
Printing Multiple Images ............................................................................................................. E22
Editing Movies ................................................................................................................. E25
Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie............................................................ E25
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image................................................................ E26
The Quick Menu .............................................................................................................. E27
a Image Quality and Image Size...................................................................................... E27
a Movie Options ........................................................................................................................ E30
b ISO Sensitivity........................................................................................................................... E33
c White Balance (Adjusting Hue) .................................................................................... E35
d Auto Bracketing (Continuous Shooting
While Changing the Exposure and White Balance).................................................... E38
a Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)
(Changing the Settings for Image Recording)............................................................... E40
The Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode)............................................................ E44
Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)................................ E44
Metering ................................................................................................................................................ E45
Continuous Shooting .................................................................................................................... E46
AF Area Mode..................................................................................................................................... E49
Autofocus Mode............................................................................................................................... E53
Flash Exp. Comp. .............................................................................................................................. E54
Noise Reduction Filter .................................................................................................................. E54
Built-in ND Filter................................................................................................................................ E55
Distortion Control ..............................................................................................................
........
..... E55
Active D-Lighting ............................................................................................................................. E56
Zoom Memory................................................................................................................................... E57
Startup Zoom Position ................................................................................................................ E57
M Exposure Preview ....................................................................................................................... E58
Focus-coupled Metering ............................................................................................................ E58
Commander Mode ......................................................................................................................... E59
The Playback Menu ........................................................................................................ E62
a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) ............................................................... E62
b Slide Show .................................................................................................................................... E64
c Delete ............................................................................................................................................... E65
d Protect............................................................................................................................................ E66
f Rotate Image .............................................................................................................................. E66
E Voice Memo................................................................................................................................... E67
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h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card).......................... E68
C Sequence Display Options ................................................................................................. E69
x Choose Key Picture ................................................................................................................. E69
The Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus ..................................................... E70
Shooting Mode (Movie Custom Setting Only) .............................................................. E70
Custom Picture Control (Movie Custom Setting Only) ........................................... E70
Autofocus Mode............................................................................................................................... E71
Built-in ND Filter (Movie Custom Setting Only) ........................................................... E71
Wind Noise Reduction .................................................................................................................. E72
The Setup Menu .............................................................................................................. E72
Welcome Screen............................................................................................................................... E72
Time Zone and Date ...................................................................................................................... E73
Monitor Settings ............................................................................................................................... E75
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Images)...................................................... E77
Self-timer: After Release ............................................................................................................... E78
Vibration Reduction........................................................................................................................ E79
AF Assist ................................................................................................................................................. E80
ISO Sensitivity Step Value .......................................................................................................... E80
Digital Zoom ....................................................................................................................................... E81
Zoom Speed ....................................................................................................................................... E82
Fixed Aperture .................................................................................................................................. E82
Sound Settings .................................................................................................................................. E83
Record Orientation ........................................................................................................................ E83
Rotate Tall ............................................................................................................................................. E84
Auto Off ................................................................................................................................................. E84
Format Memory/Format Card.................................................................................................. E85
Language ............................................................................................................................................. E85
TV Setti
ngs....
........................................................................................................................................ E86
External Mic Sensitivity ................................................................................................................ E86
Customize Command Dials....................................................................................................... E87
Command Dial Rotation ............................................................................................................. E87
Multi Selector Right Press ........................................................................................................... E88
Delete Button Options ................................................................................................................ E88
AE/AF Lock Button .......................................................................................................................... E89
Fn1 + Shutter Button..................................................................................................................... E90
Fn1 + Command Dial/Fn1 + Selector Dial ....................................................................... E91
Fn1 Guide Display............................................................................................................................ E92
Fn2 Button ........................................................................................................................................... E92
Customize My Menu...................................................................................................................... E93
Reset File Numbering.................................................................................................................... E94
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Accessory Terminal ......................................................................................................................... E95
Eye-Fi Upload...................................................................................................................................... E96
MF Distance Indicator Units ...................................................................................................... E97
Reverse Indicators ........................................................................................................................... E97
Flash Control ...................................................................................................................................... E97
Reset All.................................................................................................................................................. E98
Firmware Version ............................................................................................................................ E98
Error Messages................................................................................................................. E99
File Names ....................................................................................................................... E103
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................... E104
Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3 .................................................................. E106
Speedlights (External Flash Unit) ............................................................................ E108
How to Attach the Speedlight/Wireless Speedlight Commander................. E108
Using the GPS Unit ....................................................................................................... E113
How to Attach the GPS Unit................................................................................................... E113
Recording GPS Data on Images........................................................................................... E113
Technical Notes and Index............................................................................... F1
Caring for the Products..................................................................................................... F2
The Camera............................................................................................................................................... F2
The Battery ................................................................................................................................................ F3
The Battery Charger............................................................................................................................. F4
Memory Cards......................................................................................................................................... F5
Caring for the Camera....................................................................................................... F6
Cleaning...................................................................................................................................................... F6
Storage ........................................................................................................................................................ F7
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. F8
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... F16
Index...................................................................................................................................... F22
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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
Parts of the Camera and Main
Functions
The Camera Body
567 9810
20
4
19 18 17 16 14 13 12
12 3
15 11
1
Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1
..............................................................
E108
2 Accessory shoe
..........................
E108
3 Flash
.............................................................. 59
4 Microphone (stereo) .................88, 91
5 Eyelet for camera strap
....................... 8
6 Exposure compensation dial
....... 69
7
Exposure compensation
dial mark
..................................................... 69
8 Shutter-release button .............. 4, 34
9 Mode dial................................................ 30
10
Infrared receiver (for optional Remote
Control ML-L3)........................58,
E
106
11 Lens ring.......................................E105
12 Lens
13
Self-timer lamp.................................... 62
AF-assist illuminator ......................... 99
14 w1 (function 1) button
........4
, 100
15
Zoom control ........................................33
f : wide-angle ...........................33
g : telephoto ..............................33
h : thumbnail playback........87
i : playback zoom ..................86
j : help...........................................39
16 Sub-command dial
...........3
,
6
,
49
,
51
17
w2 (function 2) button
.............................................................11, 101
18
Power connector cover (for
optional AC adapter) ............ E104
19
USB/audio/video output
connector .............................................102
20
HDMI mini connector (Type C)
.....................................................................102
2
Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
* Also referred to as the “multi selector“ in this manual.
3 4 52 76910 11 12 138
19 1820 17 16
15
14
1
1
External microphone
connector
......................................
E104
2 Eyelet for camera strap.......................8
3 K (flash pop-up) control...........59
4 Electronic viewfinder........................10
5 Diopter adjustment control.........10
6 x (monitor) button .......................10
7 n (quick menu) button......... 70, 95
8
Power switch/power-on lamp
....26
9 Main command dial
.........3
,
6
,
49
,
51
10 g (AE-L/AF-L) button ............. 4,
100
11 c (playback) button.......................36
12
Rotary multi selector
(multi selector)*
.......................... 3
,
6
,
58
13
k (apply selection) button
................................................................3
,
6
, 12
14
Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover......... 22, 24
15 Tripod socket
16 l (delete) button ............37, 98, 100
17
d (menu) button
........................................12, 73, 88, 96, 99
18 Monitor........................................ 9, 11, 14
19 Speaker ...................................88, 97, 100
20
Accessory terminal
.................................101, E95, E104
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Principle Functions of the Controls
For Shooting
Control Main Function A
Mode dial
Change the shooting mode. 30
Zoom control
Move toward g (i) (telephoto) to zoom in
closer to the subject, and move toward f
(h) (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a
larger area.
33
Multi selector
• While the shooting screen is displayed:
Display the following setting screens by
pressing:
-Up (H): m (flash mode)
-Left (J): n (self-timer/smile timer/
remote control)
-Down (I): p (focus mode)
-Right (K): G (AF area mode)
• While the setting screen/quick menu is
displayed:
Select an item using HIJK or by
rotating the multi selector; apply the
selection by pressing the k button.
58
12, 70,
95
Main command dial
• When the shooting mode is
A:
Set the flexible program.
• When the shooting mode is
B or D:
Set the shutter speed.
• While the setting screen is displayed:
Select an item.
• While the quick menu is displayed:
Select an item on the left or right.
49, 51
49, 51
12
70, 95
Sub-command dial
• When the shooting mode is
C or D:
Set the aperture value.
• While the setting screen is displayed:
Move between menu levels.
• While the quick menu is displayed:
Select an item above or below.
49, 51
12
70, 95
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n (quick menu) button
Display or exit the quick menu. 70, 95
d (menu) button
Display and hide the menu.
12, 73,
96, 99
Shutter-release button
When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop
pressing when you feel resistance slightly):
Set focus and exposure.
When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press
the button all the way down): Release the
shutter.
34, 35
Exposure compensation
dial
Adjust the brightness (exposure
compensation).
69
AE-L/AF-L button
Lock the exposure or focus.
85,
100
w1 (function 1) button
• When the zoom control is moved while
pressing this button: Change the zoom
lens focal length.
• When the shutter-release button is
pressed while pressing this button: Shoot
with the setting assigned in Fn1 +
shutter button.
• When the command dial is rotated while
pressing this button: Set the function
assigned in Fn1 + command dial.
• When the multi selector is rotated while
pressing this button: Set the function
assigned in Fn1 + selector dial.
74
100
100
101
Control Main Function A
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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
w2 (function 2) button
• Switch the information displayed in the
monitor.
• Set the function assigned in Fn2 button.
11
101
x (monitor) button
Switch between the monitor and viewfinder. 10
c (playback) button
Play back images. 36
l (delete) button
Delete the last image that was saved. 37
Control Main Function A
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For Playback
Control Main Function A
c (playback) button
•
When the camera is turned off, press and hold
this button to turn the camera on in playback
mode.
• Return to shooting mode.
36
36
Zoom control
•
Move toward
g
(
i
) to zoom in on the
image, and move toward
f
(
h
) to
display images as thumbnails or the
calendar.
• Adjust the volume for voice memo and
movie playback.
86, 87
88, 97
Multi selector
• While the playback screen is displayed:
Change the displayed image using up
(
H), left (J), down (I), right (K), or by
rotating the multi selector.
• While the setting screen is displayed:
Select an item using HIJK or by
rotating the multi selector.
• While an enlarged image is displayed:
Move the display area.
36
12
86
k (apply selection)
button
• Display individual images of a sequence in
full-frame playback mode.
• Scroll an image shot with Easy panorama.
• Play back movies.
• Switch from thumbnail playback or
zoomed image display to full-frame
playback.
• While the setting screen is displayed,
apply the selection.
89,
E7
44,
E4
97
86, 87
12
Main command dial
• Select images and date. 36, 87
Sub-command dial
• Switch the magnification of an enlarged
image.
86
7
Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
d (menu) button
Display and hide the menu. 12, 88
l (delete) button
Delete an image. 37
w2 (function 2) button
Switch the information displayed in the
monitor.
11
x (monitor) button
Switch between the monitor and viewfinder. 10
Shutter-release button
Return to shooting mode. –
Control Main Function A
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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
Attaching the Camera Strap
Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap
B Lens Cap
At times when you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to the lens to
protect it.
Attach the strap at two places.
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Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor
The orientation and tilt of the monitor can be changed. This is useful when
shooting with the camera in a high or a low position, or when taking self-
portraits.
For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen
facing out (3).
When you are not using or carrying the
camera, fold the monitor against the
camera body with the screen facing inward
to prevent scratches or contamination.
B Notes About the Monitor
• When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and turn slowly within the
monitor’s adjustable range so that the connection will not be damaged.
• When the monitor is turned with a cable connected to the external microphone
connector or accessory terminal, the monitor may catch on the cable or cover. Do
not apply excessive force to the cable or to the connector of the camera.
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Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder
(x Button)
You can use the viewfinder when bright light
under the open sky makes it difficult to see
the monitor.
Each press of the x button switches the
display between the monitor and viewfinder.
• When you fold the monitor against the
camera body with the screen facing
inward, the display in the monitor is
switched to the viewfinder.
Diopter Adjustment of the Viewfinder
When the image in the viewfinder is difficult
to see, adjust by rotating the diopter
adjustment control while looking through the
viewfinder.
• Take care not to scratch your eye with your
fingertips or nails.
B Notes About Checking and Adjusting Image Colors
Use the monitor on the back of the camera because the monitor has higher color
reproducibility than the viewfinder.
Viewfinder
x (monitor) button
Diopter adjustment control
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Switching the Monitor Display (Fn2 Button)
To switch the information displayed in
the monitor during shooting and
playback, press the w2 (function 2)
button.
• This operation is available when
Fn2 button (A101) in the setup
menu is set to Show/hide info
(default setting).
C Virtual Horizon, Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting
You can set the virtual horizon, histogram or framing grid (A16) to be displayed by
selecting Monitor settings in the setup menu (A99) followed by Photo info.
For Shooting
Show information
Display the image and the shooting
information.
Hide information
Display the image only.
For Playback
Show information
Display the image and
photo information.
Tone level information
(except movies)
Display a histogram, tone
level and shooting
information (
A
19).
Hide information
Display the image only.
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Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus.
1 Press the d button.
• The menu that matches the status of the camera, such as shooting or
playback menu, is displayed.
Unavailable menu items are displayed in gray and cannot be selected.
2 Use the multi selector to select a
menu item.
• HI or rotation: Select an item above or
below.
• JK: Select an item on the left or right, or
move between menu levels.
• k: Apply a selection. Pressing K also applies
a selection.
• See A13 for more information on how to switch tabs.
3 After completing the settings, press the d button or
shutter-release button.
• Press the shutter-release button to display the shooting screen.
C Notes About the Command Dial Operation When a Menu is
Displayed
Rotating the main command dial when a menu is displayed allows you to select an
item. Rotating the sub-command dial allows you to move between menu levels.
Using Menus (the d Button)
Noise reduction lter
Flash exp. comp.
Autofocus mode
AF area mode
Continuous
Metering
Custom Picture Control
Shooting menu
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Switching Among Menu Tabs
To display a different menu, such as the setup menu (A99), use the multi
selector to switch to another tab.
Tab Types
For Shooting For Playback
A tab:
Displays the settings available for the
current shooting mode (A31).
Depending on the current shooting
mode, the tab icon that is displayed
will be different. In A (auto) mode,
only z tab is displayed.
E/F/N tab:
Displays the settings for the
specialized menu in E, F or N
mode (A55).
c tab:
Displays the settings available for the
playback mode.
z tab:
Displays the setup menu, where you can change general settings.
AF assist
Vibration reduction
Self-timer: after release
Print date
Monitor settings
Time zone and date
Welcome screen
Set up
Noise reduction lter
Flash exp. comp.
Autofocus mode
AF area mode
Continuous
Metering
Custom Picture Control
Shooting menu
Noise reduction lter
Flash exp. comp.
Autofocus mode
AF area mode
Continuous
Metering
Custom Picture Control
Shooting menu
Use J to move to the
tabs.
Use HI to select a
tab, and press the k
button or K to apply
the selection.
Tabs
Noise
Flash
Auto
f
AF ar
e
Conti
n
Mete
r
Custo
Shooting
AF as
s
Vibra
t
Self-t
i
Print
d
Moni
t
Time
z
Welc
o
Set up
User setti
Initial
Virtu
a
Phot
o
Focal l
e
Shoo
t
Reset
Save
u
De
Sli
d
Pri
n
Fil
t
Ski
D-
L
Q
u
Playback
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The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback
changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Press the
w
2
button to show or hide the information in the monitor (
A
11).
For Shooting
The Monitor
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25
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26
28
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43
40
39
45
42
44
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37
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7
5
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6
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1
Shooting mode............................30, 31
2
Focus mode............................................65
3
Focus indicator.....................................34
4
Quick menu icon.........................70, 95
5
Zoom indicator.............................33, 65
6
Zoom memory .....................................74
7
Zoom speed setting..........................99
8
AE/AF-L indicator ............... 100, E6
9
Flash mode .............................................59
10
Speedlight ...............................................61
11
Flash exp. comp...................................74
12
Battery level indicator ......................26
13
Vibration reduction icon.................99
14
Eye-Fi communication
indicator................................ 101, E96
15
Distortion control ...............................74
16
GPS reception ................ 101, E114
17
Noise reduction filter ........................74
18
Wind noise reduction.......................97
19
“Date not set” indicator...........28, 99
20
Travel destination icon ....................99
21
Print date..................................................99
22
Metering ...................................................73
23
Fn1 guide display........................4, 101
24
Movie recording time
remaining.........................................91, 92
25
Image quality.........................................72
26
Image size............................................... 72
27
Easy panorama..................................... 44
28
Movie options (normal
speed movies)...................................... 95
29
Movie options (HS movies)
........... 95
30
Number of exposures remaining
(still images)..........................26, E28
31
Internal memory indicator ........... 26
32
Aperture value ..................................... 49
33
Shutter speed ....................................... 49
34
Exposure indicator............................. 51
35
ISO sensitivity................................ 72, 95
36
Exposure compensation value
... 69
37
Active D-Lighting ............................... 74
38
Built-in ND filter ................................... 74
39
COOLPIX Picture Control....... 72, 95
40
White balance .............................. 72, 95
41
Continuous shooting
mode ................................................ 45, 73
42
Backlighting (HDR) ............................ 43
43
Auto bracketing .................................. 72
44
Hand-held/tripod............................... 41
45
Self-timer indicator............................ 62
Remote control.................................... 58
Smile timer .............................................63
Pet portrait auto release................. 45
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1
Focus area (for center)
................................................58, 67, 73, 85
2
Focus area (for manual)
........................................41, 42, 58, 67, 73
3
Focus area (auto, target
finding AF).......................58, 67, 73, 82
4
Focus area (face detection, pet
detection) ........ 45, 58, 63, 67, 73, 83
5
Focus area (subject tracking)
....................................... 58, 67, 73, E51
6
Spot metering area............................73
7
Center-weighted area ......................73
8
Virtual horizon (bars)
............................................... 11, 99, E75
9
Virtual horizon (circle)
............................................... 11, 99, E75
10
View/hide histograms
............................................... 11, 99, E75
11
View/hide framing grid
............................................... 11, 99, E75
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19
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89
10
13
14
7
b
a
3
15
20
21
25
26
6
5
Full-frame playback (A36)
1
Date of recording............................... 28
2
Time of recording............................... 28
3
Voice memo indicator..................... 88
4
Battery level indicator...................... 26
5
Protect icon............................................ 88
6
Eye-Fi communication
indicator................................101, E96
7
Recorded GPS information
indicator............................. 101, E113
8
Small picture icon .............................. 88
9
Crop icon................................................. 86
10
Print order icon.................................... 88
11
Image quality........................................ 72
12
Image size ............................................... 72
13
Movie options .............................. 95, 97
14
Easy panorama indicator............... 44
15
(a) Current image number/total
number of images
(b) Movie length
16
Internal memory indicator........... 25
17
Easy panorama
playback guide ..................6, 44 ,E4
Sequence playback guide
.....................................................6, 37, E7
Movie playback guide..................... 97
18
Volume indicator.........................88, 97
19
Black border icon ............................... 89
20
D-Lighting icon ................................... 88
21
Quick retouch icon............................ 88
22
Filter effects icon ................................ 88
23
Straighten icon .................................... 89
24
Skin softening icon ........................... 88
25
Sequence display (when
Individual
pictures
is selected) ........89,
E
69
26
File number and type........... E103
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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
1
You can check for loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows from the
histogram that is displayed, or the flashing display for each tone level. These
provide guidelines when adjusting the image brightness with functions such as
exposure compensation.
2
A is displayed when the shooting mode A, y, u or A is selected.
3
The tone level indicates the brightness level. When the tone level to check is
selected using the multi selector JK, the area of the image that corresponds to
the selected tone level flashes.
4
A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. The
horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and
bright tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
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1
(A11)
1
ISO sensitivity........................................ 72
2
Exposure compensation value
... 69
3
White balance ...................................... 72
4
COOLPIX Picture Control............... 72
5
Image quality/Image size.............. 72
6
Current image number/
total number of images
7
Aperture value..................................... 49
8
Shutter speed....................................... 49
9
Shooting mode
2
................................. 31
10
Tone level
3
11
Histogram
4
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The Basics of Shooting and
Playback
1 Prepare the included battery charger.
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera,
attach the plug adapter to the plug on the battery
charger. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is
securely held in place. Once the two are
connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug
adapter could damage the product.
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according
to the country or region in which the camera
was purchased.
This step can be omitted if the plug adapter
comes permanently bonded to the battery
charger.
2 While pushing in the battery (1), set it into the battery
charger (
2).
Preparation 1 Charge the Battery
1
2
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3 Plug the battery charger into an
electrical outlet.
• CHARGE lamp starts flashing when charging
starts.
4 When charging is complete, remove the battery and then
disconnect the battery charger from the electrical outlet.
CHARGE lamp Description
Flashes The battery is charging.
On
The battery is fully charged.
About 1 hour and 30 minutes are required to charge a fully
exhausted battery.
Flashes quickly
• The battery is set incorrectly. Disconnect the battery charger
from the electrical outlet, remove the battery, and then reset
the battery to lie flat in the battery charger.
• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge
the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to
35°C (41°F to 95°F).
• There is a problem with the battery. Immediately disconnect
the battery charger from the electrical outlet, and stop
charging. Take the battery and battery charger to your retailer
or Nikon-authorized service representative.
CHARGE
lamp
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1 Open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
2 Insert the battery.
• Push the orange battery latch in the
direction indicated by the arrow (1), and
fully insert the battery (2).
• The battery locks into place when inserted
correctly.
B Be Careful to Insert the Battery in
Correct Direction
Inserting the battery upside down or
backwards could damage the camera.
3 Close the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
• While the battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover is open, the camera cannot be
turned on.
Preparation 2 Insert the Battery
Battery latch
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Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and make sure that the
power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off,
and then open the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover.
Move the battery latch in the direction indicated
by the arrow (1) to eject the battery (2).
B High Temperature Caution
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the
camera.
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1 Turn off the camera and open the
battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover.
2 Insert the memory card.
• Slide the memory card in until it
clicks into place.
B Be Careful to Insert the
Memory Card in Correct Direction
Inserting the memory card upside down or
backwards could damage the camera and
the memory card.
3 Close the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
B Formatting Memory Cards
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device
into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. Insert the card into
the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Memory
card slot
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Removing Memory Cards
Turn the camera off and make sure that the
power-on lamp and the monitor have turned
off, and then open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
Gently push the memory card into the camera
(1) to partially eject the card (2).
B High Temperature Caution
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the
camera.
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either in the camera’s
internal memory or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory,
first remove the memory card.
Approved Memory Cards
The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and
approved for use in this camera.
• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are
recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a
lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
1
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that
the device supports 2 GB cards.
2
SDHC-compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader
or similar device, make sure that the device supports SDHC.
3
SDXC-compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader
or similar device, make sure that the device supports SDXC.
• Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. We
cannot guarantee camera performance when using memory cards made by
other manufacturers.
SD memory cards SDHC memory cards
2
SDXC memory cards
3
SanDisk 2 GB
1
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB, 128 GB
TOSHIBA
-
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB
Panasonic 2 GB
1
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB
Lexar
-
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB, 128 GB
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1 Open the monitor and remove the lens cap.
• See “Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor“ (A9) for more
information.
• See “Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap“ (A8) for more information.
2 Press the power switch.
• If you are turning the camera on
for the first time, see “Setting the
Display Language, Date, and
Time” (A28).
• The monitor turns on.
• To turn the camera off, press the
power switch again.
3 Check the battery level indicator and the number of
exposures remaining.
Battery level indicator
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of images that can be taken is displayed.
• C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images
are saved in the internal memory.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On
Display Description
b The battery level is high.
B The battery level is low.
N
Battery exhausted.
The camera cannot capture images. Recharge the
battery.
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C The Auto Off Function
• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 1 minute.
The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A99).
• While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any
of the following operations:
- Press the power switch, shutter-release button, or c button.
- Rotate the mode dial.
- Open or close the monitor.
C Monitor Display
Press the w2 button to switch between showing and hiding the photo information
or shooting information that is displayed in the monitor (A11).
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No operations
performed
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Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen
and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.
• If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting
screen is displayed.
1 Use the multi selector
HI to select the
desired language and
press the k button.
2 Select Ye s and press the k button.
3 Select your home time
zone and press the k
button.
• To enable daylight saving
time, press H. When the
daylight saving time
function is enabled, W is
displayed above the map.
To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I.
4 Select the date format and press
the k button.
Čeština
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Deutsch
English
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Cancel
Language
No
Yes
set date and time?
Choose time zone and
Time zone and date
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Day/Month/Year
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5 Set the date and time, and press
the k button.
• Select a field: Press JK (changes between
D, M, Y, hour, and minute).
• Edit the date and time: Press HI.
Date and time can also be changed by
rotating the multi selector or main
command dial.
• Confirm the setting: Select the minute field and press the k button.
6 Select Ye s and press the k
button.
• When settings are finished, the lens extends
and the camera switches to shooting mode.
C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
• You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date
settings in the z setup menu (A99).
• You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting
Time zone and date followed by Time zone. Enabling day light saving time
moves the clock forward one hour, and disabling it moves the clock back one hour.
C The Clock Battery
• The camera's clock is powered by a built-in backup battery.
The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or
when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and it can run the clock
for several days after about 10 hours of charging.
• If the camera’s backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting
screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See
step 2 of “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” (A28) for more
information.
C Imprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images
• You can permanently imprint the shooting date on images as they are captured by
setting Print date in the setup menu.
• If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting,
print using the ViewNX 2 software (A104).
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10
Date and time
2013
YMD
Edit
15:10
No
Yes
OK?
Date and time
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Rotate the mode dial to select a shooting mode.
• A (auto) mode is used in this example. Rotate the mode dial to A.
C Notes About the Flash
In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is
backlit, make sure to raise the flash (A59).
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
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Available Shooting Modes
A Auto mode
(A38)
Used for general shooting.
y Scene mode
(A39)
Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.
When using scene auto selector, the camera automatically selects the
optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier
to take images using settings that suit the scene.
u Special effects
(A46)
Effects can be applied to images during shooting.
A, B, C, D mode
(A49)
Select these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture
value.
E, F, N User settings mode
(A55)
Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting can be saved.
The saved settings can be immediately retrieved for shooting simply by
rotating the mode dial to
E, F or N.
e Movie mode
(A91)
You can record slow motion and fast motion movies, in addition to basic
movies.
h
Movie custom setting mode
(A91)
You can use aperture-priority auto or manual mode, or change the
settings for image recording.
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
1 Hold the camera steady.
• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator,
microphone, and speaker.
• When taking pictures in portrait (“tall“) orientation, turn the camera so that
the flash is above the lens.
2 Frame the picture.
C Viewfinder
By pressing the x button, you can shoot while looking through the viewfinder
(A10).
C When Using a Tripod
• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.
- When shooting in dim lighting with the flash lowered, or in a shooting mode in
which the flash is disabled
- When using the telephoto setting
• When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Vibration
reduction to Off in the setup menu (A99) to prevent potential errors caused by
this function.
Step 3 Frame a Picture
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Using the Zoom
When you move the zoom control, the zoom
lens position changes.
• To zoom in closer to the subject: Move
toward g (telephoto)
• To zoom out and view a larger area: Move
toward f (wide-angle)
• A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of
the monitor when the zoom control is moved.
• Digital zoom, which allows you to further
magnify the subject up to approximately 4× the
maximum optical zoom ratio, can be activated
by moving and holding the zoom control
toward g when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom
position.
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation
While using digital zoom, the image quality
decreases due to interpolation when the zoom is
increased beyond the V position.
The position of V moves to the right as the size of
an image decreases.
Zoom out Zoom in
Optical
zoom
Digital
zoom
Small image size
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1 Press the shutter-release
button halfway.
• When the subject is in focus, the
focus area that includes the subject
or focus indicator (A14) glows
green (multiple focus areas can
glow green).
• When you are using digital zoom,
the camera focuses on the subject
in the center of the frame and the
focus area is not displayed. When
the camera has focused, the focus
indicator glows green.
• If the focus area or focus indicator
flashes red, the camera is unable to
focus. Modify the composition and
try pressing the shutter-release
button halfway again.
2 Without lifting your finger, press
the shutter-release button the rest
of the way down.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot
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The Shutter-release Button
B Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing
the maximum movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is
being recorded. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or
remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could
result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Press halfway
To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and
aperture value), press the shutter-release button
lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and
exposure remain locked while the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
Press all the
way
Press the shutter-release button all the way to
release the shutter and take an image.
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-
release button, as this may result in camera shake
and blurred images. Press the button gently.
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
1 Press the c (playback)
button.
• If you press and hold down
the c (playback) button
while the camera is turned off,
the camera turns on in
playback mode.
2 Use the multi selector to select
an image to display.
• Press and hold down HIJK to scroll
through the images quickly.
• Images can also be selected by rotating
the multi selector or command dial.
• To return to shooting mode, press the c
button or shutter-release button.
C Switching the Information in the Monitor
Press the w2 button to switch between showing and hiding the photo information
or shooting information that is displayed in the monitor (A11).
Step 5 Play Back Images
Multi selector
c (playback)
button
4
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132
132
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15:30
15:30
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0004.JPG
0004.JPG
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Display the next image
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1 Press the l button to
delete the image
currently displayed in the
monitor.
2 Use the multi selector HI to
select Yes and press the k
button.
• The deleted image cannot be recovered.
• To cancel, select No and press the k
button.
B Notes About RAW and JPEG Images Recorded at the Same Time
When images taken with an Image quality (A72) setting of RAW (NRW) + Fine or
RAW (NRW) + Normal are deleted with the l button, both the RAW (NRW) and
JPEG images that were recorded at the same time are deleted.
To delete only RAW (NRW) images or JPEG images, select Erase selected NRW
images or Erase selected JPEG images in Delete of the playback menu (A88).
B Deleting Images in a Sequence
• If you press the l button and delete a key picture while only key pictures are
displayed for sequences of images (A89), all images in the sequence, including
the key picture, are deleted.
• To delete individual images in a sequence, press the k button to display them
one at a time and press the l button.
C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was
saved.
C Deleting Multiple Images
To delete multiple images, select Delete from the playback menu (A88).
Step 6 Delete an Image
No
Yes
Erase 1 image?
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Shooting Features
Shooting Features
Used for general shooting.
The camera selects the focus area for autofocus
in accordance with the composition or subject.
• The camera automatically selects one or more
of the 9 focus areas containing the subject
closest to the camera. When the subject is in
focus, the focus areas that are in focus glow
green.
• See “Focusing” (A 82) for more information.
Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode
• Flash mode (A59)
• Self-timer (A62)
• Focus mode (A64)
• Exposure compensation (A69)
• Quick menu (A70)
A (Auto) Mode
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Shooting Features
When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the
selected scene.
Press the d button to display the scene menu and select a scene using the
multi selector.
1
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
2
The camera focuses at infinity.
3
Use of a tripod is recommended, because the shutter speed is slow. Set Vibration
reduction to Off in the setup menu (A99) when using a tripod to stabilize the
camera during shooting.
To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene
Select a scene and move the zoom control (A1) toward g (j) to view a
description of that scene. To return to the original screen, move the zoom
control toward g (j) again.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
x
Scene auto selector (default setting)
(A40)
j Night landscape (A41)
2
b Portrait k Close-up (A41)
c Landscape
2
u Food (A42)
d Sports (A40)
1
l Museum (A42)
1
e Night portrait (A40)
3
m Fireworks show (A42)
2, 3
f Party/indoor (A41)
1
n Black and white copy (A42)
1
Z Beach
1
o Backlighting (A43)
1
z Snow
1
p Panorama (A44)
h Sunset
2, 3
O Pet portrait (A45)
i Dusk/dawn
2, 3
Beach
Party/indoor
Night portrait
Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Scene auto selector
Scene menu
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Shooting Features
Tips and Notes
x Scene auto selector
• When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically selects the
optimum scene mode from the list below and adjusts the shooting settings
accordingly.
• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired
scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A30) or select the
optimum scene mode for the subject manually.
d Sports
• While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up
to about 6 images continuously at a rate of about 8 fps (when image quality is
set to Normal and image size is set to F 4000×3000).
• The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending upon the
current image quality setting, image size setting, the memory card used, or
shooting condition.
• Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image
in each series.
e Night portrait
• The flash always fires. Raise the flash before shooting.
e Portrait (close-up image of one to two persons)
b
Portrait (shooting an image of three or more persons or shooting a
composition with a large background area)
f Landscape
h Night portrait (close-up image of one to two persons)
c
Night portrait (shooting an image of three or more persons or shooting
a composition with a large background area)
g
Night landscape
• The camera shoots images continuously and combines and saves
them as one image in the same way as when Hand-held in j
(night landscape) (A41) is selected.
i Close-up
j Backlighting (shooting non-human subjects)
d Backlighting (shooting human subjects)
d Other shooting scenes
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Shooting Features
f Party/indoor
• To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Vibration
reduction to Off in the setup menu (A99) when using a tripod to stabilize the
camera during shooting.
j Night landscape
• From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Y
Hand-held or Z Tripod.
• Y Hand-held (default setting):
- Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which
are combined into a single image and saved.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still
until a still image is displayed. After taking an image, do not turn the camera
off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.
- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is
narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.
• Z Tripod:
- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release
button is pressed all the way.
- Vibration reduction is disabled even when Vibration reduction (
A99) in
the setup menu is set to On.
k Close-up
• The focus mode (A64) setting is changed to C (close range only) and the
camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.
• You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector
HIJK or rotate it to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply
the setting.
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Shooting Features
u Food
• The focus mode (A64) setting is changed to p
(macro close-up) and the camera automatically
zooms to the closest position at which it can
focus.
• You can adjust hue by using the multi selector
HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s
memory even after the camera is turned off.
• You can move the focus area. Press the k
button, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate
it to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.
l Museum
• The camera captures a series of up to 10 images while the shutter-release
button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is
automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)).
• The flash does not fire.
m Fireworks show
• The shutter speed is fixed at about 4 seconds.
• The zoom position moved one step toward the wide-angle position from the
maximum optical zoom position cannot be used.
n Black and white copy
• Use together with p (macro close-up) focus mode (A64) when shooting
subjects that are close to the camera.
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1280
F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
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Shooting Features
B Notes About HDR
• Use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu
(A99) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
• The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is
narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots images
continuously and saves the following two images.
- A non-HDR composite image
- An HDR composite image in which the loss of details in highlights or shadows is
minimized
• If there is only enough memory to save one image, an image processed by D-
Lighting (A88) at the time of shooting, in which dark areas of the image are
corrected, is the only image saved.
• Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a
still image is displayed. After taking an image, do not turn the camera off before the
monitor switches to the shooting screen.
• Depending on the shooting conditions, dark shadows may appear around bright
subjects and bright areas may appear around dark subjects. You can compensate
by lowering the level setting.
o Backlighting
• From the screen displayed after o Backlighting is selected, HDR (high
dynamic range) composition can be set.
•Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in
shadow. Shoot images with the flash raised.
•
Level 1
-
Level 3
: Use when taking images with very bright and dark areas in the
same frame. Select
Level 1
when there is less difference between bright and dark
areas, and
Level 3
when there is more difference between bright and dark areas.
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Shooting Features
B Notes About Printing Panorama Images
The entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the printer’s settings.
Additionally, printing may not be possible depending on the printer.
p Panorama
• From the screen displayed after p Panorama is selected, select V Easy
panorama or U Panorama assist.
•Easy panorama (default setting): You can take a panorama image simply by
moving the camera in the desired direction.
- Shooting range can be selected from Normal (180°) (default setting) or
Wide (360°).
- The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle.
- Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from
the button, and then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting ends
when the camera captures the specified shooting range.
- Focus and exposure are locked when shooting starts.
- If you press the k button when a captured image is displayed in full-frame
playback mode, the image scrolls automatically. The images cannot be edited
on this camera.
See “Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)” (E2) for more
information.
• Panorama assist: Use this mode when shooting a series of images that can
later be joined on a computer to form a single panorama.
- Use the multi selector HIJK to select the direction in which images are to
be joined and press the k button.
- After shooting the first image, shoot the necessary number of images while
confirming the seams. To finish shooting, press the k button.
- Transfer taken images to a computer and use the Panorama Maker software
(A105) to join them in a single panorama.
See “Using Panorama Assist” (E5) for more information.
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Shooting Features
B Pet Portrait Auto Release
• Press the multi selector J (n) to change the Pet portrait auto release settings.
- Y: The camera detects a dog or cat face and automatically releases the shutter
when the detected face is in focus.
- OFF: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a dog or cat
face is detected. Press the shutter-release button. The camera also detects
human faces when OFF is selected.
• Pet portrait auto release is set to OFF after 5 bursts have been taken.
• Shooting is also possible by pressing the shutter-release button, regardless of the
Pet portrait auto release setting. When Continuous is selected, you can take
images continuously while holding down the shutter-release button all the way.
B Focus Area
• When the camera detects a face, the face is
displayed inside a yellow border. When the
camera acquires focus on a face displayed inside
a double border (focus area), the double border
turns green. If no faces are detected, the camera
focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
• In some shooting conditions, the pet face may
not be detected and other subjects may be
displayed inside a border.
O Pet portrait
• When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face
and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when focus is
acquired (pet portrait auto release).
• From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or
Continuous.
- Single: Whenever the detected face is in focus, the camera captures 1 image.
- Continuous: Whenever the detected face is in focus, the camera captures
3 images continuously.
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Shooting Features
Effects can be applied to images during shooting.
Press the d button to display the special effects menu and select an effect
using the multi selector.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When
Shooting)
Creative
monochrome
(default setting)
Creates monochrome photographs by adjusting the
grainy feel and contrast. Monochrome photographs with
the dark and light tones reversed can also be created
(solarization).
• Rotate the main command dial to adjust grainy feel.
• Rotate the sub-command dial to adjust contrast.
Painting Gives the image a painting-like appearance.
Zoom exposure*
Creates dynamic images converging toward the center of
the frame by moving the zoom position from the wide-
angle to telephoto zoom position until the shutter closes.
• The zooming magnification can be set to 2× or 3×
(default setting) by rotating the main command dial.
• The zoom is fixed at the wide-angle end before
shooting.
• AF area mode (A58, 73) is fixed at Center (normal).
• The shutter speed is fixed at 2 seconds, and the effect
can be produced only when the shooting mode icon on
the shooting screen is green.
• When a shutter speed that is slow enough for zoom
exposure cannot be obtained due to too bright a
subject, etc., the shooting mode icon does not turn
green, and the effect will not be produced.
AF area mode
Special eects
Special eects
N
N
ostalgic sepia
ostalgic sepia
Soft
Soft
Cross process
Cross process
Defocus during exposure
Defocus during exposure
Zoom exposure
Zoom exposure
Painting
Painting
Nostalgic sepia
Soft
Cross process
Defocus during exposure
Zoom exposure
Painting
Creative monochrome
Special eects
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Shooting Features
* Use of a tripod is recommended during Zoom exposure or Defocus during
exposure. Vibration reduction will not function even if Vibration reduction
in the setup menu is set to On.
• The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the setting of AF area
mode (A58, 73).
• When AF area mode is set to Auto (default setting), the camera
automatically selects one or more of the 9 focus areas containing the
subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas
that are in focus glow green.
Defocus during
exposure*
Creates images with a soft blur by varying focus slightly
until the shutter closes.
• The effect can be produced only when the shooting
mode icon on the shooting screen is green.
• When a shutter speed that is slow enough for defocus
during exposure cannot be obtained due to too bright a
subject, etc., the shooting mode icon does not turn
green, and the effect will not be produced.
• The desired effect may not be produced depending on
shooting conditions such as the distance to the subject.
Cross process
Creates images with an unusual hue by converting a
positive color image into negative or negative color image
into positive.
• Rotate the main command dial to select hue.
Soft
Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire
image.
Nostalgic sepia
Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the
qualities of an old photograph.
High key Gives the entire image a bright tone.
Low key Gives the entire image a dark tone.
Selective color
Creates a black and white image in which only the
specified color remains.
• Rotate the main
command dial to
select the color to be
retained from the
slider.
• Press the k button
to hide the slider and
cancel color
selection. To display
the slider again, press
the k button again.
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F5.6
F5.6
Save
Save
Save
Slider
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Images can be shot with greater control by
setting the quick menu (A70) or shooting
menu (A73) items in addition to setting the
shutter speed or aperture value manually
according to shooting conditions and
requirements.
• The focus area for autofocus differs depending
on the setting of AF area mode (A58, 73).
• When AF area mode is set to Center (normal) (default setting), the
camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
Rotate the command dial to set the shutter speed and aperture value.
C More Information
See “Customize command dials” (A100) for more information.
A
,
B
,
C
,
D
Modes (Setting the Exposure for
Shooting)
Exposure mode
Shutter speed (A53)
Aperture value (A50)
A
Programmed auto
(A51)
Automatically adjusted (flexible program is enabled by
the main command dial).
B
Shutter-priority
auto (A51)
Adjusted by the main
command dial.
Automatically adjusted.
C
Aperture-priority
auto (A51)
Automatically adjusted.
Adjusted by the sub-
command dial.
D Manual (A51)
Adjusted by the main
command dial.
Adjusted by the sub-
command dial.
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F5.6
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1280
Main command dial
Sub-command dial
Shutter speed
Aperture
value
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Exposure
The procedure for shooting images at the desired brightness (exposure) by
adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value is called “determine exposure”.
The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in images to be
shot vary depending on the combinations of shutter speed and aperture value
even if the exposure is the same.
Adjusting the Shutter Speed
In B mode, the range is from a maximum of 1/4000 to 15 seconds.
In D mode, the range is from a maximum of 1/4000 to 60 seconds.
See “The Control Range of the Shutter Speed” (A 53) for more information.
Adjusting the Aperture Value
In C and D modes, the range is from f/2 to 8 (wide-angle position) and from
f/4 to 8 (telephoto zoom position).
C Aperture Value (F-number) and Zoom
Large apertures (expressed by small f-numbers) let more light into the camera, and
small apertures (large f-numbers) let less light.
The aperture value of the zoom lens of this camera changes depending on the zoom
position. When zooming to the wide-angle position and telephoto zoom position,
the aperture values are f/2 and f/4, respectively.
• When Fixed aperture (A99) is set to On, zooming can be performed with
minimum changes in the aperture value.
Faster 1/1000 s Slower 1/30 s
Larger aperture (Small f-number)
f/2
Smaller aperture (Large f-number)
f/8
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A (Programmed auto)
Use for automatic control of the exposure by the
camera.
•
Different combinations of shutter speed and
aperture value can be selected without
changing the exposure by rotating the main
command dial (“flexible program”). While
flexible program is in effect, a flexible program
mark (
A
) is displayed next to the mode indicator (
A
) in the upper left of the
monitor.
• To cancel flexible program, rotate the main command dial until the flexible
program mark (A) is no longer displayed, or press the AE-L/AF-L button
while pressing the w1 button. Selecting another shooting mode, or
turning off the camera, also cancels flexible program.
B (Shutter-priority auto)
Use to shoot fast moving subjects at a fast shutter
speed, or use to emphasize the movements of a
moving subject at a slow shutter speed.
• The shutter speed can be adjusted by rotating
the main command dial.
C (Aperture-priority auto)
Use to bring subjects including both the
foreground and background into focus or blur
the subject's background intentionally.
• The aperture value can be adjusted by rotating
the sub-command dial.
D (Manual)
Use to control the exposure according to
shooting requirements.
• When adjusting the aperture value or shutter
speed, the degree of deviation from the
exposure value measured by the camera is
displayed in the exposure indicator of the
monitor. The degree of deviation in the
exposure indicator is displayed in EVs (–3 to
+3 EV in increments of 1/3 EV).
• The shutter speed can be adjusted by rotating the main command dial and
the aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the sub-command dial.
1280
1280
1/125
1/125
1/125 F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
1280
1280
1/125
1/125
1/125 F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
1/250
1/250
F5.6
F5.6
1/250 F5.6
1280
1280
1/1251/1251/125 F5.6F5.6F5.6
1280
1280
Exposure indicator
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B Notes About Shooting
• When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or
aperture value may be changed.
• When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the
appropriate exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or aperture value
indicator flashes when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (except when
the D mode is used). Change the shutter speed setting or aperture value.
B Notes About ISO Sensitivity
When ISO sensitivity (A72) is set to Auto (default setting), ISO 80-200, ISO 80-
400 or ISO 80-800, the ISO sensitivity in D mode is fixed at ISO 80.
C Built-in ND Filter
When the subject is too bright, set Built-in ND filter in the shooting menu (A73)
to reduce the light and shoot.
Functions Available in A, B, C, D Modes
• AF area mode (A58, 73)
• Flash mode (A59)
• Self-timer (A62)
• Focus mode (A64)
• Exposure compensation (A69)
• Quick menu (A70)
• Shooting menu (A73)
• Setup menu (A99)
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Shooting Features
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed
The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value
or the ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the
following continuous shooting settings.
A, B, C, D Modes
Setting
Control range
A, B, C mode D mode
ISO sensitivity
(A72)
1
Auto
2
,
ISO 80-200
2
,
ISO 80-400
2
,
ISO 80-800
2
1/4000
3
- 1 s
1/4000
3
- 60 s
ISO 80, 100 1/4000
3
- 15 s
ISO 125 1/4000
3
- 13 s
ISO 160 1/4000
3
- 10 s
ISO 200 1/4000
3
- 8 s
ISO 250 1/4000
3
- 6 s
ISO 320 1/4000
3
- 5 s
ISO 400 1/4000
3
- 4 s
ISO 500 1/4000
3
- 3 s
1/4000
3
- 30 sISO 640 1/4000
3
- 2.5 s
ISO 800 1/4000
3
- 2 s
ISO 1000 1/4000
3
- 1.6 s
1/4000
3
- 15 sISO 1250 1/4000
3
- 1.3 s
ISO 1600 1/4000
3
- 1 s
ISO 2000 1/4000
3
- 1/1.3 s
1/4000
3
- 8 sISO 2500 1/4000
3
- 1/1.6 s
ISO 3200 1/4000
3
- 1/2 s
Hi 1 1/4000
3
- 1/4 s 1/4000
3
- 2 s
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Shooting Features
1
The ISO sensitivity setting is restricted depending on the continuous shooting
setting (
A
78).
2
In D mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 80.
3
The maximum shutter speed value varies depending on the aperture value. The
shutter speed becomes slower when the aperture value is smaller. When the
aperture value is set to f/2 (wide-angle position) or f/4 (telephoto zoom position),
the shutter speed can be set to maximum 1/2000 second. When the aperture
value is set to f/4.5 to f/8 (wide-angle position) or f/7.1 to f/8 (telephoto zoom
position), the shutter speed can be set to maximum 1/4000 second.
During Movie Custom Setting Mode
Setting
Control range
A, B, C mode D mode
Continuous
(A73)
Continuous H,
Continuous M,
Continuous L, BSS
1/4000
3
- 1/8 s 1/4000
3
- 1/8 s
Multi-shot 16 1/4000 - 1/30 s 1/4000 - 1/30 s
Continuous H: 120
fps
1/4000 - 1/125 s 1/4000 - 1/125 s
Continuous H: 60
fps
1/4000 - 1/60 s 1/4000 - 1/60 s
Intvl timer
shooting
1/4000
3
- 1 s 1/4000
3
- 1 s
Setting Control range
Shooting mode (A96)
C Mode 1/8000 - 1/30 s
D Mode 1/4000 - 1/30 s
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Shooting Features
Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can
be saved in E, F and N. Shooting is possible in A (Programmed auto), B
(Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto) or D (Manual).
Rotate the mode dial to E, F or N to retrieve
the settings saved in Save user settings.
• Frame the subject and shoot with these
settings, or change the settings as required.
• The setting combinations that are retrieved
when the mode dial is rotated to E, F or
N can be changed as many times as you
want in Save user settings.
Saving Settings in E, F or N Mode (Save User
Settings)
The frequently used settings for shooting can be changed and saved in E,
F and N.
1 Rotate the mode dial to E, F or N.
2 Change to a frequently used combination of shooting
settings.
• Set the flash mode (A59) or focus mode (A64).
• Display the quick menu by pressing the n button (A70).
• Press the d button to display the menu and switch between tabs with the
multi selector (A13).
- E, F, N tabs: Display the specialized menus for E, F and N
(A75).
- A, B, C, D tabs: Display the shooting menus (A73).
3 After changing the settings, use
the multi selector HI to select
Save user settings in the
specialized menu for E, F or
N, and press the k button.
E, F and N (User Settings Modes)
User settings
Initial monitor display
Virtual horizon display
Photo info
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
Shooting mode
Reset user settings
Save user settings
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Shooting Features
4 Select Yes and press the k
button.
• The current settings are saved.
• Move the zoom control toward g (i) to
display the settings. Move toward g (i)
again to return to the Save user settings
screen.
B The Clock Battery
If the internal clock battery (A29) is exhausted, the settings saved in E, F or N
will be reset. Writing down any important setting is recommended.
C Confirmation Screen of User Settings
Move the zoom control toward g (i) in step 4 of Save user settings to display the
settings on the screen.
Info
No
Yes
Save current settings?
Save user settings
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10
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1 Shooting mode
2 Shutter speed (B or D mode)
3 Aperture value (C or D mode)
4 Flash mode
5 Flash exp. comp.
6 Flash control
7 AF area mode, Autofocus mode,
AF assist
8 Metering, continuous shooting
mode, Active D-Lighting
9 Noise reduction filter
10 Zoom memory
11 Focus mode, Focal length (35mm
equiv.), Distortion control
12 Photo info, Virtual horizon display
13 Initial monitor display
14 Image quality, Image size
15 ISO sensitivity
16 White balance
17 Auto bracketing
18 Picture Control
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Shooting Features
Functions Available in E, F and N Modes
• Flash mode (A59)
• Self-timer (A62)
• Focus mode (A64)
• Exposure compensation (A69)
• Quick menu (A70)
• Shooting menu (A73)
• Specialized menu for E, F or N (A75)
• Setup menu (A99)
C Resetting for E, F and N
If Reset user settings is selected in specialized menu for E, F or N, the
settings that are saved in the user settings are reset as follows:
• Specialized menus for E, F and N (A75): Shooting mode: A
Programmed auto, Focal length (35mm equiv.): 28 mm, Photo info:
information hidden, Virtual horizon display: Circle, Initial monitor display:
Show info, Flash mode: U Auto, Focus: A Autofocus, Self-timer: Off, AF
assist: Auto
• Shooting menu, quick menu: Same as the default setting for each item.
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Shooting Features
The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.
.
1
Set this function to release the shutter with the Remote Control ML-L3 (available
separately) (E106).
2
Set the method of how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus (A73).
Set Multi selector right press to Off in the setup menu (A99) if you do not
want to display the AF area mode setting when the multi sector K is pressed.
3
Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Settings” (A67) for more
information.
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi
Selector
Function A y u
A, B, C, D,
E, F, N
e,
h
1 m Flash mode (A59) w
3
3
w –
2 n
Self-timer (A62) wwww
Smile timer (A63) w – w –
Remote control
1
wwww
3 D Focus mode (A64) wwww
4 G AF area mode
2
––
3
w –
1
3
24
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Shooting Features
Using the Flash
You can shoot images with a flash by raising the built-in flash. You can set the
flash mode to match the shooting conditions.
1 Lower the K (flash pop-up)
control to raise the flash.
• When the flash is lowered, flash operation
is disabled and S is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector H (m).
3 Select the desired flash mode
(A60) and press the k button.
• When the manual flash is selected, select
the flash output and press the k button.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k
button within a few seconds, the selection
will be canceled.
B Flash Status Display
The status of the flash can be confirmed with
the flash mode icon at the top of the monitor
by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
• On: The flash fires in accordance with the
flash mode when you press the shutter-
release button all the way down. When U
(auto) is set, the flash fires when W is displayed.
• Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images.
• Off: The flash does not fire when an image is taken.
Auto
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Shooting Features
Available Flash Modes
U
Auto
The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.
• The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only
immediately after the setting is made.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A61).
W
Off
The flash does not fire.
• Available when an external flash unit (optional) is attached.
• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in
dark surroundings.
X
Fill flash
The flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate)
shadows and backlit subjects.
S
Manual
Fill flash fires at the flash output set for the built-in flash or an optional flash
unit whose flash output can be set on the camera.
• Select the flash output from w (full flash), S1/2, S1/4, S1/8, S
1/16, S1/32, S1/64 and S1/128 (only when an optional flash unit is
used). For example, when S1/16 is selected, the flash output is 1/16 of
the full flash.
Y
Slow sync
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Fill
flash fires to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to
capture background at night or under dim lighting.
Z
Rear-curtain sync
Fill flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream
of light behind moving subjects.
z
Commander mode
The camera's built-in flash emits low-level flashes and an off-camera
optional flash unit is controlled wirelessly as a remote flash (E60).
The Speedlight fires according to the Commander mode options set in
the shooting menu (A73).
• Not available when an optional flash unit is attached.
• Can be used when A, B, C, D, E, F or N mode is selected.
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Shooting Features
B High Temperature Caution
If you are taking images repeatedly with the flash within a short period of time, the
flash unit and its surrounding area can become hot. Before lowering the flash, make
sure to allow the flash unit and its surrounding area to cool down.
C Lowering the Flash
When not using the flash, gently push to lower the
flash until it clicks shut.
C The Flash Mode Setting
• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes.
• The setting applied in the following situations is saved in the camera’s memory
even after the camera is turned off.
- When shooting mode A, B, C or D is used
- When V (auto with red-eye reduction) is selected in A (auto) mode
C Red-eye Reduction
If the camera detects red-eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to
reduce red-eye before the image is saved.
Note the following when shooting:
• More time than usual is required to save images.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations.
• In some cases, red-eye reduction may be applied to areas of an image
unnecessarily. In these cases, select another flash mode and take the image again.
C External Flash Unit
When an optional Speedlight or wireless Speedlight commander is attached to the
accessory shoe (A1), the built-in flash is set to off. While the p icon (Speedlight
indicator) is lit on the shooting screen, the Speedlight flash mode is displayed in the
monitor.
See “Speedlights (External Flash Unit)” (E108) for more information.
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Shooting Features
Using the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about
10 seconds, 2 seconds or 1 second after you press the shutter-release button. Set
Vibration reduction
to
Off
in the setup menu (
A
99) when using a tripod to
stabilize the camera during shooting.
1 Press the multi selector J (n).
2 Select n10s (or n2s, n1s), and
press the k button.
• To change the time for self-timer, press K
before pressing the k button.
• n10s (10 seconds): Use on important
occasions, such as weddings.
• n2s (2 seconds), n1s (1 second): Use to
prevent camera shake.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the
selection will be canceled.
• When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto
release) is displayed (A45). The self-timer cannot be used.
3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button
halfway.
• Focus and exposure are set.
4 Press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way
down.
•
Countdown starts. The self-timer
lamp flashes and then glows
steadily about one second before
the shutter is released (except
when
n
1s
is set).
• When the shutter is released, the
self-timer is set to OFF.
• To stop the countdown, press
the shutter-release button again.
Self-timer
99
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Shooting Features
Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile
Timer)
When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically
without pressing the shutter-release button.
• This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), A, B, C, D,
E, F, N, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait.
1 Press the multi selector J (n).
• Change any flash mode, exposure, or
shooting menu settings before pressing J.
2 Select a (Smile timer), and press
the k button.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k
button within a few seconds, the selection
will be canceled.
3 Frame the picture and wait for the
subject to smile without pressing
the shutter-release button.
• Point the camera at a human face.
• If the camera detects that the face framed
by the double border is smiling, the shutter
is automatically released.
• Whenever the camera detects a smiling
face, it automatically releases the shutter.
4 End automatic shooting.
• To end automatic shooting with smile timer, return to step 1 and select OFF.
B Notes About Smile Timer
Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or
detect smiles (A83). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.
C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face
and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.
Smile timer
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Shooting Features
Using Focus Mode
Set the focus mode according to the distance to the subject.
1 Press the multi selector I (p).
2 Select the desired focus mode and
press the k button.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k
button within a few seconds, the selection
will be canceled.
Autofocus
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Shooting Features
Available Focus Modes
B Notes About Shooting with the Flash
The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm
(1 ft 8 in.).
C Focus Mode Setting
• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes.
• For shooting modes A, B, C and D, the setting is saved in the camera’s memory
even after the camera is turned off.
A
Autofocus
The camera automatically adjusts the focus according to the distance to the
subject. Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8
in.) or more, or 80 cm (2 ft 8 in.) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom
position.
• The focus mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only
immediately after the setting is made.
C
Close range only/D Macro close-up
Set when taking close-up images.
When the zoom ratio is set to a position where Z/F and the zoom
indicator glow green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as
approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. When the zoom is at the position
where G is displayed, the camera can focus on subjects as close as
approximately 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens.
• When using the maximum telephoto zoom position, the camera can
focus on subjects as close as approximately 45 cm (1 ft 6 in.) from the
lens.
• When using C (close range only), the camera focuses on subjects in
close range. The camera may not be able to focus on subjects at far
distances.
B
Infinity
Use when shooting distant scenes through window glass or when shooting
landscapes.
The camera automatically adjusts the focus near infinity.
• The camera may not be able to focus on nearby objects.
• The flash mode is set to W (off).
E
Manual focus
The focus can be adjusted on any subject at a distance from approximately
2 cm (0.8 in.) to infinity from the lens (A66). The closest distance at which
the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
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Shooting Features
Taking Images with Manual Focus
Available when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D, E, F, N, special effects
mode, Sports scene mode, movie mode or movie custom setting mode.
1 Press the multi selector
I (p), select E
(manual focus), and
then press the k
button.
• An enlarged view of the
center area of the frame is
displayed.
2 Use the multi selector to adjust
the focus while checking the
enlarged view.
• Press H to move the focus farther away and
press I to move it closer.
•
The focus can be adjusted in higher detail by
rotating the multi selector than pressing
HI
.
• When K is pressed, first the camera focuses
with autofocus, and then the manual focus can be operated. When a
confirmation dialog is displayed, select Yes and press the k button so that
the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame with autofocus.
• Press the shutter-release button halfway to check the composition. Press the
shutter-release button all the way to take the image.
3 Press the k button.
• The set focus is locked.
• Press the shutter-release button all the way
to take the image.
• To readjust the focus, press the k button to
display the screen in step 2.
C E (Manual Focus)
• The digits displayed for the gauge on the right of the monitor in step 2 serve as a
guideline for the distance to a subject that is in focus when the gauge indicates the
center. To change the unit of this gauge, use MF distance indicator units in the
setup menu (A99).
• The actual range at which the subject can be in focus varies depending on the
aperture value and zoom position. To see whether the subject is in focus, check the
image after shooting.
Manual focus
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1280
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Shooting Features
Default Settings
The default settings for each shooting mode are described below.
Shooting mode
Flash mode
(A59)
Self-timer
(A62)
Focus
mode
(A64)
AF area
mode
(A73)
A (auto) U OFF
1
A
2
–
u (special effects) W
3
OFF A w
4
A, B, C, D U OFF
1
A y
E, F, N (User
settings)
U OFF
1
A y
e (movie),
h (movie custom
setting)
W
5
OFF A –
Scene
x (scene auto
selector)
U
6
OFF A
5
–
b (portrait) V OFF
1
A
5
–
c (landscape) W
5
OFF B
5
–
d (sports) W
5
OFF A
7
–
e (night portrait) V
8
OFF
1
A
5
–
f (party/indoor) V
9
OFF A
5
–
Z (beach) U OFF A
10
–
z (snow) U OFF A
10
–
h (sunset) W
5
OFF B
5
–
i (dusk/dawn) W
5
OFF B
5
–
j (night landscape) W
5
OFF B
5
–
k (close-up) W OFF C
5
–
u (food) W
5
OFF p
5
–
l (museum) W
5
OFF A
10
–
m (fireworks show) W
5
OFF B
5
–
n (black and white
copy)
W OFF A
10
–
o (backlighting) X/W
11
OFF A
5
–
p (panorama) W
12
OFF A
10
–
O (pet portrait) W
5
Y
13
A
10
–
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Shooting Features
1
Smile timer can also be selected.
2
E (manual focus) cannot be selected.
3
The default setting is U (auto) when Creative monochrome or Cross process
is selected.
The flash is fixed at W (off) when Zoom exposure or Defocus during exposure
is selected.
4
s (subject tracking) and M (target finding AF) are not available.
The AF area mode is fixed at Center (normal) when Zoom exposure is selected.
5
The setting cannot be changed.
6
The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it
has selected. The setting cannot be changed when using the built-in flash.
7
A (autofocus) or E (manual focus) can be selected.
8
The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with
slow sync and red-eye reduction.
9
May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.
10
A (autofocus) or p (macro close-up) can be selected.
11
When HDR is set to Off, the flash mode is fixed at X (fill flash). When HDR is
set to other than Off, the flash mode is fixed at W (off).
12
The setting cannot be changed when using Easy panorama.
13
Pet portrait auto release (A45) can be set to on or off. Self-timer and remote
control cannot be used.
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Shooting Features
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
You can adjust overall image brightness.
Select the compensation value by
rotating the exposure compensation
dial.
• To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value.
• To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.
• When set to a value other than “0“, the
exposure compensation dial mark turns on
when shooting.
C Exposure Compensation Value
• If the exposure compensation value is set to a
value other than 0.0 when the shooting mode is
D (manual) mode, the exposure is not
compensated and the standard value of exposure
indicator will change.
• When the shooting mode is Fireworks show
scene mode (A42), exposure compensation
cannot be used.
• When the exposure compensation is set while using a flash, the compensation is
applied to both the background exposure and to the flash output.
C Exposure Compensation During Movie Recording
• The range of exposure compensation values that can be set is between –2 and +2.
• Once recording starts, the compensation value cannot be changed.
• If the exposure compensation value is set to a value other than 0.0 when Shooting
mode (A96) of the movie custom setting is Manual, the exposure is not
compensated and the standard value of the exposure indicator will not change
either.
Functions That Can Be Set Using the
Exposure Compensation Dial
Exposure compensation
dial mark
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1280
Exposure compensation
value
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Shooting Features
The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown
below.
Basic Quick Menu Operations
1 Press the n button.
2 Use the multi selector HI to
move to the tabs at the top of the
screen.
• You can also move to the tabs by rotating
the sub-command dial.
Functions That Can Be Set Using the n
Button (Quick Menu: When Shooting Still
Images)
Function A
A, B, C, D,
E, F, N
y u
a Image quality/Image size ww
ww
b ISO sensitivity – w ––
c
White balance – w ––
d Auto bracketing – w ––
I My Menu – w ––
a Picture Control – w ––
1342
Normal
Image size
Image quality
1342
Normal
Image size
Image quality
Tabs
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Shooting Features
3 Use JK to select the tab for the
function to be set.
• You can also select a tab by rotating the
main command dial.
1 a Image quality/Image size
*
Movie options
will be shown when
the mode dial is rotated to
e
or
h
.
2 b ISO sensitivity
3 c White balance
4 d Auto bracketing
5 I My Menu
6 a Picture Control
4 Use HI to select an item and
change the setting using JK.
• You can also change the setting by rotating
the main command dial.
5 Press the k button or n button when setting is complete.
• You can also press the shutter-release button to finish setting.
Auto
Minimum shutter speed
ISO sensitivity
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Auto
Minimum shutter speed
ISO sensitivity
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Shooting Features
Available Quick Menu
Option Description A
a
Image
quality/Image
size
Allows you to set the image quality (compression ratio)
and image size used when saving images.
• Default setting: Normal (image quality),
F 4000×3000 (image size)
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b
ISO sensitivity
Allows you to control the camera’s sensitivity to light.
• Default setting: Auto
When Auto is selected,
E is displayed in the monitor
while shooting if ISO sensitivity increases.
• In D (manual) mode, when set to Auto, ISO 80-200,
ISO 80-400 or ISO 80-800, the ISO sensitivity is fixed
at ISO 80.
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c
White balance
Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the weather
conditions or light source in order to make the colors in
images match what you see with your eyes.
• Default setting: Auto (normal)
E35
d
Auto
bracketing
Continuous shooting can be performed while changing
the exposure (brightness) automatically with the shutter
speed (Tv), aperture value (Av) or ISO sensitivity (Sv), or
multiple images can be recorded while varying the
white balance (WB).
• Default setting: OFF
E38
I
My Menu
Only the menu items that are frequently used for
shooting can be displayed.
• Options that are displayed in My Menu can be
changed from Customize My Menu in the setup
menu (A99).
E93
a
Picture
Control
(COOLPIX
Picture
Control)
Allows you to change the settings for image recording
according to the shooting scene or your preferences.
• Default setting: Standard
E40
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Shooting Features
Shooting Menu
In the following shooting modes, the settings of the shooting menu can be
changed by pressing the d button (A12).
• A, B, C and D modes
• Special effects mode (Only AF area mode can be set.)
• E, F and N modes (The settings can be changed in the second tab.)
Functions That Can Be Set with the d
Button (Shooting Menu, Specialized Menu
for E, F or N)
Option Description A
Custom Picture
Control
(COOLPIX Custom
Picture Control)
Allows you to customize the settings of COOLPIX
Picture Control (A72) and register them in
Custom 1 or Custom 2 of Picture Control in
the quick menu.
E44
Metering
Allows you to set the method that the camera
uses to measure the brightness of the subject.
• Default setting: Matrix
E45
Continuous
Allows you to select single or continuous
shooting.
• Default setting: Single
E46
AF area mode
Allows you to change the method of how the
camera selects the focus area for autofocus.
• Default setting:
- A, B, C or D mode: Center (normal)
- u mode: Auto
E49
Noise reduc
Flash exp. c
Autofocus m
AF area mod
Continuous
Metering
Custom Pict
Shooting menu
Noise reduc
Flash exp. co
Autofocus m
AF area mod
Continuous
Metering
Custom Pictu
Shooting menu
A, B, C, D
modes
E, F, N
modes
74
Shooting Features
Autofocus mode
Allows you to select either Single AF, which
focuses only when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, or Full-time AF, which
continues focusing even when the shutter-
release button is not pressed halfway.
• Default setting: Single AF
E53
Flash exp. comp.
Allows you to adjust the flash output.
• Default setting: 0.0
E54
Noise reduction filter
Allows you to set the strength of the noise
reduction function that is normally performed
when saving images.
• Default setting: Normal
E54
Built-in ND filter
Allows you to select On or Off for the built-in ND
filter.
• Default setting: Off
E55
Distortion control
Allows you to select whether to correct the
peripheral distortion that occurs due to the
intrinsic characteristics of lenses. Enabling
distortion control reduces the size of the frame,
as compared to when distortion control is not
enabled.
• Default setting: Off
E55
Active D-Lighting
Allows you to prevent loss of contrast details in
highlights and shadows when shooting images.
• Default setting: Off
E56
Zoom memory
When the zoom control is moved while pressing
the w1 button, the zoom position (equivalent
to focal length/angle of view in 35mm [135]
format) is switched to the positions that have
been selected by setting the check box to on in
this menu option.
• Default setting: On w for all the check boxes
E57
Startup zoom
position
Allows you to set the zoom position (equivalent
to focal length/angle of view in 35mm [135]
format) for when the camera is turned on.
• Default setting: 28 mm
E57
M exposure preview
When On is selected, the exposure setting
resulting from the shutter speed and aperture
value set in D (manual) mode is reflected in the
brightness on the shooting screen.
• Default setting: Off
E58
Option Description A
75
Shooting Features
Specialized Menu for E, F or N
In E, F and N shooting modes, the settings of the following menu
options can be changed in the top tab (A12).
.
Focus-coupled
metering
If Metering (A73) is set to Matrix or Spot and
AF area mode (A73) is set to Manual, the
brightness of the subject is measured by giving
higher priority to the focus area.
• Default setting: On
E58
Commander mode
Allows you to set how the wirelessly-controlled
optional flash unit fires when the flash mode
(A59) is set to z (commander mode).
• Default setting:
- Flash mode: Standard flash
- Flash control mode: TTL
E59
Option
Description A
Save user settings Allows you to save the current settings. 55
Reset user
settings
Allows you to reset the settings saved in E, F or
N.
57
Shooting mode
Allows you to select the standard shooting mode.
• Default setting: A Programmed auto
The current flexible program (when set to A),
shutter speed (when set to B or D) or aperture
value (when set to C or D) settings are also saved.
49
Focal length
(35mm equiv.)
Allows you to set the zoom position for when the
mode dial is set.
• Default setting: 28 mm
–
Photo info
Allows you to set whether or not the virtual horizon,
histogram and framing grid are displayed in the
monitor. This setting is not applied to the setup
menu settings.
• Default setting: No check marks
99
Option Description A
User settings
Initial monitor display
Virtual horizon display
Photo info
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
Shooting mode
Reset user settings
Save user settings
76
Shooting Features
Virtual horizon
display
Allows you to set the virtual horizon display. This
setting is not applied to the setup menu settings.
• Default setting: Circle
99
Initial monitor
display
Allows you to set the information displayed in the
monitor.
• Default setting: Show info
11
Flash mode
Allows you to set the flash mode.
• Default setting: Auto
59
Focus
Allows you to set the focus mode.
• Default setting: Autofocus
64
Self-timer
Allows you to set the self-timer.
Default setting: Off
62
AF assist
Allows you to enable or disable the AF-assist
illuminator. This setting is not applied to the setup
menu settings.
Default setting: Auto
99
Option
Description A
77
Shooting Features
Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings.
Functions That Cannot Be Used
Simultaneously
Restricted
function
Setting Description
Flash mode
Focus mode
(A64)
When B (infinity) is selected, the flash is not
available.
Image quality
(A72)
When RAW (NRW) images are recorded, red-
eye reduction processing is not performed
even if V (auto with red-eye reduction) is
set (including JPEG images when both RAW
(NRW) and JPEG images were recorded at the
same time).
Continuous
(A73)
The flash is not available.
Auto
bracketing
(A72)
The flash is not available.
Self-timer/
Smile timer/
Remote control
AF area mode
(A73)
When Subject tracking is selected, the self-
timer/smile timer/remote control are not
available.
Focus mode
AF area mode
(A73)
When Subject tracking is selected, E
(manual focus) is not available.
Image quality
Continuous
(A73)
When BSS, Multi-shot 16, Continuous H:
120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected,
RAW (NRW), RAW (NRW) + Fine and RAW
(NRW) + Normal are not available.
Auto
bracketing
(A72)
When White balance bracketing is
selected, RAW (NRW), RAW (NRW) + Fine
and RAW (NRW) + Normal are not available.
Image size
Image quality
(A72)
• When Image quality is set to RAW (NRW),
Image size
is fixed at F 4000×
3000.
• When RAW (NRW) + Fine or RAW (NRW)
+ Normal is selected, Image size of the
JPEG image can be set. Note, however, that
I 3984×2656, u 3968×2232 and H
3000×3000 cannot be selected.
Continuous
(A73)
• When Continuous H: 120 fps or
Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, Image
size is fixed at A (1280 × 960 pixels).
• When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Image
size is fixed at D (2560 × 1920 pixels).
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Shooting Features
ISO sensitivity
Continuous
(A73)
When Multi-shot 16, Continuous H: 120
fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, ISO
sensitivity is fixed at Auto.
Active D-
Lighting
(A74)
• When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto and
Active D-Lighting is set to any mode
other than Off, the maximum value for ISO
sensitivity is set to ISO 800.
• When Active D-Lighting is set to any
mode other than Off, 1600, 2000, 2500,
3200 and Hi 1 in ISO sensitivity are not
available.
Shooting
mode of Movie
custom setting
(A96)
• If ISO sensitivity is set to Auto when
Shooting mode is Manual, ISO sensitivity
is fixed at ISO 80.
• When Shooting mode is Special effects,
ISO sensitivity is switched to Auto.
White balance
Picture Control
(A72)
When Monochrome is selected, White
balance is fixed at Auto (normal).
Picture Control
Active D-
Lighting
(A74)
When using Active D-Lighting, Contrast in
manual
adjustment ca
nnot be adjusted.
Shooting
mode of Movie
custom setting
(A96)
When Shooting mode is Special effects,
Picture Control is not available.
Metering
Active D-
Lighting
(A74)
When Active D-Lighting is set to any mode
other than Off, Metering is reset to Matrix.
Restricted
function
Setting Description
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Shooting Features
Continuous/
Auto
bracketing
Continuous
(A73)/Auto
bracketing
(A72)
Continuous and Auto bracketing are not
available simultaneously.
Self-timer
(A62)/
Remote control
(A58)
When self-timer or the Remote Control ML-L3
is used, a single image is shot even if
Continuous H, Continuous M, Continuous
L, or BSS has been set.
Smile timer
(A63)
When the camera detects smiling faces and
the shutter is released, only one image is shot.
If Intvl timer shooting is set, shooting
finishes automatically after one image is shot.
Image quality
(A72)
When Image quality is set to RAW (NRW),
RAW (NRW) + Fine or RAW (NRW) +
Normal, BSS, Multi-shot 16, Continuous H:
120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps and White
balance bracketing are not available.
Picture Control
(A72)
When Monochrome is selected, White
balance bracketing is not available.
AF area mode
Smile timer
(A63)
The camera captures images using face
detection regardless of the applied AF area
mode option.
Focus mode
(A64)
When set to E (manual focus), the AF area
mode cannot be set.
Picture Control
(A72)
Wh
en Targe
t finding AF is selected and
Picture Control is set to Monochrome, AF
area mode operates using the Auto setting.
White balance
(A72)
When Target finding AF is selected, and if
the white balance is set to Preset manual,
Incandescent, Fluorescent FL3 or Choose
color temp., or fine adjustment of white
balance is performed, the camera focuses on a
face or selects one or more of the 9 focus
areas containing the subject closest to the
camera.
Restricted
function
Setting Description
80
Shooting Features
Autofocus
mode
Smile timer
(A63)
Autofocus mode option cannot be changed
when the smile timer is selected.
Focus mode
(A64)
When the focus mode is set to B (infinity), the
autofocus mode operates using the Single
AF setting.
AF area mode
(A73)
When AF area mode is set to Face priority,
Subject tracking or Target finding AF,
Single AF is automatically selected.
Built-in ND
filter
Shooting
mode of Movie
custom setting
(A96)
When Shooting mode is set to Special
effects, the built-in ND filter is automatically
controlled.
Active D-
Lighting
ISO sensitivity
(A72)
When ISO sensitivity is set to 1600, 2000,
2500, 3200 or Hi 1, Active D-Lighting is not
available.
Photo info
Smile timer
(A63)
The virtual horizon is not displayed when the
smile timer is selected.
AF area mode
(A73)
• The virtual horizon is not displayed when
Face priority is selected.
• The virtual horizon is not displayed when
Subject tracking is selected. After the
subject has been registered (during subject
tracking), the histogram is not displayed.
• The virtual horizon and histogram are not
displayed when Target finding AF is
selected.
Print date
Image quality
(A72)
Wh
en Im
age quality is set to RAW (NRW),
RAW (NRW) + Fine or RAW (NRW) +
Normal, date cannot be imprinted on images.
Continuous
(A73)
When Continuous H: 120 fps or
Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, date
cannot be imprinted on images.
Sound settings
Continuous
(A73)
When Continuous H, Continuous M,
Continuous L, Continuous H: 120 fps,
Continuous H: 60 fps, BSS, or Multi-shot
16 is selected, shutter sound is disabled.
Auto
bracketing
(A72)
When AE Bracketing (Tv), AE Bracketing
(Av) or AE Bracketing (Sv) is selected,
shutter sound is disabled.
Restricted
function
Setting Description
81
Shooting Features
B Notes About Digital Zoom
• Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be
available (E81).
• When digital zoom is in effect, selectable options for AF area mode or metering
mode are restricted.
Digital zoom
Smile timer
(A63)
When the smile timer is selected, digital zoom
is not available.
Focus mode
(A64)
When E (manual focus) is selected, digital
zoom is not available.
Image quality
(A72)
When Image quality is set to RAW (NRW),
RAW (NRW) + Fine or RAW (NRW) +
Normal, digital zoom is not available.
Continuous
(A73)
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom
is not available.
AF area mode
(A73)
When Subject tracking is selected, digital
zoom is not available.
Zoom memory
(A4, 74)
When the w1 button is held down, digital
zoom is not available.
Restricted
function
Setting Description
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Shooting Features
The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.
Focusing in A (Auto) Mode or u Mode
• The camera automatically selects one or
more of the 9 focus areas containing the
subject closest to the camera when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
When the subject is in focus, the focus areas
that are in focus glow green.
• In special effects mode, the method of how
the camera selects the focus area for
autofocus can be changed by selecting AF
area mode (A73) in the shooting menu.
Using the Target Finding AF
When AF area mode (default setting: Center (normal)) in A, B, C, D, E,
F or N mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera operates in the
manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway.
• The camera detects the main subject and
focuses on it. When the subject is in focus,
the focus area glows green.
If a human face is detected, the camera
automatically sets focus priority on it.
• If no main subject is detected, the camera
operates in the same manner as in A (auto)
mode.
B Notes About Target Finding AF
• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be
the main subject may vary.
• The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance or
Picture Control settings.
• The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following
situations:
- When the subject is very dark or bright
- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors
- When the shot is framed so that the main subject is on the edge of the monitor
- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern
Focusing
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1/250
1/250 F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
Focus areas
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Focus areas
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Shooting Features
Using Face Detection
In the following settings, the camera uses face
detection to automatically focus on human
faces.
•Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night
portrait scene mode (A39)
• a (Smile timer) (A63)
• When AF area mode (A73) is set to Face
priority
If the camera detects more than one face, a
double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and
single borders are displayed around the other faces.
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected:
• When Scene auto selector is selected, the focus area changes depending
on the scene.
• In Portrait and Night portrait scene modes, the camera focuses on the
area in the center of the frame.
• When a (smile timer) is selected, the camera focuses on the subject in the
center of the frame.
• When AF area mode is set to Face priority, the camera selects the focus
area containing the subject closest to the camera.
B Notes About Face Detection
• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the
direction in which the faces are looking.
• The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
1/250
1/250
F5.6
F5.6
1/250 F5.6
1280
1280
1280
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Shooting Features
Using Skin Softening
When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed
below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften
facial skin tones (up to 3 faces).
• Scene auto selector, Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (A39)
Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A88).
B Notes About Skin Softening
• It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.
• Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be
achieved, and skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are
no faces.
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare
cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or
focus indicator glows green:
• Subject is very dark
• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun
behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark)
• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject
wearing a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall)
• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is
inside a cage)
• Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple
rows of similarly shaped windows, etc.)
• Subject is moving rapidly
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway
to refocus several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same
distance from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock
(A85).
The camera can also focus using manual focus (A64, 66).
85
Shooting Features
Focus Lock
Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the
focus area that contains the desired subject.
1 Set AF area mode to Center (normal) (A73).
•AF area mode can be set when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D, E, F,
N, or special effects.
2 Position the subject in the
center of the frame and
press the shutter-release
button halfway.
• Confirm that the focus area glows
green.
• Focus and exposure are locked.
3 Without lifting your finger,
recompose the picture.
• Make sure to maintain the same distance
between the camera and the subject.
4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of
the way down to take the picture.
C Using the AE-L/AF-L Button for Focus Lock
You can lock the exposure and focus while holding down the AE-L/AF-L button
(A100) instead of pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
1/250
1/250
1/250 F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
1280
1280
1280
1/250
1/250
1/250 F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
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Playback Features
Playback Features
Moving the zoom control toward
g
(
i
) in full-frame
playback mode (
A
36) zooms in on the image.
• You can change the zoom ratio by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g
(i). The zoom can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial.
• To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.
• If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection or pet
detection, the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting
(except images captured using Continuous, AE Bracketing (Tv), AE Bracketing
(Av) or AE Bracketing (Sv)). To zoom in on an area of the image where there are
no faces, adjust the zoom ratio and then press HIJK.
• When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to full-frame
playback mode.
C Cropping Images
When a zoomed image is displayed, you can press the d button to crop the image
to include only the visible portion and save it as a separate file (E17).
Playback Zoom
4/
4/
132
132
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15 :30
15:30
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15/11/2013
g
(i)
f
(h)
Image is zoomed in.Image is displayed
full-frame.
Displayed area
guide
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Playback Features
Moving the zoom control toward
f
(
h
) in full-
frame playback mode (
A
36) displays images as
thumbnails.
• You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by moving the zoom
control toward f
(
h
)
or g (i).
• While using thumbnail playback mode, use the multi selector HIJK or
rotate it to select an image, and then press the k button to display that
image full-frame.
• While using calendar display mode, use the multi selector HIJK or
rotate it to select a date, and then press the k button to display the images
captured on that day.
• An image or date can also be selected by rotating the command dial.
B Calendar Display
Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured
on January 1, 2013.
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
3
2013 11
11
1/1/ 132132
1132/
6789
10
54
12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
3024 25 26 27
12
3
28 29
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Thumbnail DisplayFull-frame Display
Calendar Display
g
(i)
f
(h)
g
(i)
f
(h)
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Playback Features
When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback
mode, you can configure the playback menu settings listed below by pressing
the d button (A12).
Functions That Can Be Set with the d
Button (Playback Menu)
Option Description A
k Quick
retouch
1
Allows you to create retouched copies in which
contrast and saturation have been enhanced.
E10
I D-Lighting
1
Allows you to create copies with enhanced
brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions
of an image.
E10
e Skin
softening
1
Detects faces in images and creates a copy with
softer facial skin tones.
E11
p Filter effects
1
Allows you to apply a variety of effects using digital
filter. The available effects are Soft, Selective color,
Cross screen, Fisheye, Miniature effect,
Painting and Vignette.
E12
a Print order
2
Allows you to select which images are printed, and
how many copies of each image are printed, prior to
printing.
E62
b Slide show
Allows you to view images in an automatic slide
show.
E64
c Delete
2
Deletes an image. Multiple images can be deleted. E65
d Protect
2
Protects selected images and movies from
accidental deletion.
E66
f Rotate image
2
Allows you to rotate the displayed image to portrait
or landscape orientation.
E66
g Small picture
1
Creates a small copy of images. E13
E Voice memo
Allows you to use the camera’s microphone to
record voice memos and attach them to images.
E67
Delete
Slide show
Print order
Filter eects
Skin softening
D-Lighting
Quick retouch
Playback menu
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15:30
15:30
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4
4
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Playback Features
1
Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.
2
Select an image on the image selection screen. See “Using the Screen for Selecting
Images“ (A90) for more information.
h Copy
2
Allows you to copy images between the internal
memory and a memory card. This function can also
be used to copy movies.
E68
j Black border
1
Creates a new image surrounded by a black border.
E14
R Straighten
1
Compensates for the slanting of images taken.
E15
F RAW (NRW)
processing
1, 2
Creates JPEG-format copies by performing RAW
processing within the camera for RAW (NRW) images
without having to use a computer.
E15
C Sequence
display options
Allows you to select whether to display only the key
picture for a sequence of images captured
continuously or to display the sequence as
individual images.
• When only the key picture is displayed for a
sequence, press the k button to display each
image in the sequence. Press the multi selector
H to return to the key picture display.
E69
x Choose key
picture
2
Allows you to change the key picture for images
captured in sequence.
E69
Option Description A
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Playback Features
Using the Screen for Selecting Images
When an image selection screen such as the one
shown on the right is displayed while operating
the camera, follow the procedures described
below to select the images.
1 Use the multi selector JK or rotate
it to select the desired image.
• Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i)
to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to
switch to thumbnail playback.
• Only one image can be selected for Rotate
image, Choose key picture, and Welcome
screen. Proceed to step 3.
2 Use HI to select ON or OFF (or
the number of copies).
• When ON is selected, a check mark (y) is
displayed with the image. Repeat steps 1
and 2 to select additional images.
3 Press the k button to apply the image selection.
• With selections such as Selected images, a confirmation dialog is displayed.
Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.
ON/OFF
Back
Erase selected images
ON/OFF
Back
Erase selected images
ON/OFF
Back
Erase selected images
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
Recording and Playing Back
Movies
Movies can be recorded using the following two modes.
1 Rotate the mode dial to
e (or h).
• Check the remaining
amount of movie recording
time.
• When Shooting mode
(A96) of the movie custom
setting mode is set to
Aperture-priority auto or
Manual, set the aperture
value or shutter speed
before recording a movie (A49). The aperture value and shutter speed
cannot be set during movie recording.
2 Press the shutter-
release button all the
way to start recording.
• The camera focuses on the
area in the center of the
frame.
• See “Focusing During Movie
Recording“ (A93) for more
information.
3 Press the shutter-release button all the way to end
recording.
Recording Movies
e (movie) mode
You can perform basic movie recording. When Movie
options is set to HS movies, you can record slow motion
movies and fast motion movies (E31).
h (movie custom
setting) mode
You can set the Shooting mode and ISO sensitivity
and enjoy recording more authentic movies.
25m 0s25m
33
0s
Movie recording time remaining
7m23s
7m23s
7m23s
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
B Maximum Movie Length
Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when
there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.
• The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen.
• Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes
elevated.
• The actual movie length may vary depending on the movie content, subject
movement, or type of memory card.
B Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing
the maximum movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is
being recorded. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or
remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could
result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
B Notes About Movie Recording
• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when
recording movies (A25). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when a
memory card with a lower Speed Class rating is used.
•
The sounds of zoom control operation, zoom, autofocus lens drive movement, vibration
reduction, and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded.
• The following phenomena may be seen in the monitor while recording movies.
These phenomena are saved in the recorded movies.
- Banding may occur in images under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or sodium-vapor
lighting.
- Subjects that move quickly from one side of the frame to the other, such as a
moving train or car, may appear skewed.
- The entire movie image may be skewed when the camera is panned.
- Lighting or other bright areas may leave residual images when the camera is
moved.
• Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied, subjects
with repeating patterns (fabrics, lattice windows, etc.) may have colored stripes
(interference patterns, moire, etc.) in them during movie recording and playback.
This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the layout of the image sensor
interfere with each other; it is not a malfunction.
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
B Notes About Using Zoom During Movie Recording
• The zoom indicator is not displayed during movie recording.
• There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used. When
recording movies, digital zoom operates up to approximately 2× the maximum
optical zoom ratio. If you zoom in on the subject while recording a movie, the
zoom motion temporarily stops at the position where optical zoom is changed to
digital zoom.
• When Shooting mode (A96) of the movie custom setting mode is set to
Aperture-priority auto or Manual, optical zoom cannot be used during movie
recording.
B Camera Temperature
• The camera may become warm when recording movies for an extended period of
time or when the camera is used in a hot area.
• If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the
camera will automatically stop recording. The amount of time remaining until the
camera stops recording (B10s) is displayed. After the camera stops recording, it
turns itself off.
Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled.
Focusing During Movie Recording
• The focus can be adjusted during movie recording in the following manner
in accordance with the Autofocus mode (A96) setting of the movie
menu.
- A Single AF (default setting): The focus is locked when movie
recording starts. To perform the autofocus function during movie
recording, press the AE-L/AF-L button (A2).
- B Full-time AF: The focus is adjusted repeatedly even during movie
recording. To lock the exposure or focus during movie recording, press the
AE-L/AF-L button. To cancel the lock, press the AE-L/AF-L button again.
• When the focus mode (A64) is E (manual focus), adjust the focus
manually. The focus can be adjusted by using the multi selector H (far)I
(near) while recording movies.
• Autofocus may not perform as expected (A84). Should this occur, try E
(manual focus) (A64, 66) or set
Autofocus mode
in the movie menu to
A Single AF (default setting) and then use focus lock (A85) to record.
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Functions That Can Be Set Using the n Button
(Quick Menu: When Recording Movies)
Available functions differ according to the movie mode.
• See “Basic Quick Menu Operations” (A 70) for how to set the quick menu
options.
Function
e h
a Movie options ww
b ISO sensitivity – w
c White balance ww
d Auto bracketing ––
I My Menu ––
a Picture Control – w
Option Description A
a
Movie options
Allows you to select the movie type.
Select normal speed to record movies at normal speed,
or HS (high speed) to record movies that play in slow or
fast motion.
Only normal speed movies can be selected in
h
(movie custom setting) mode.
• Default setting: d 1080P/30p or
o 1080P/
25p
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b
ISO sensitivity
Allows you to control the camera’s sensitivity to light.
• Default setting: Auto
• If ISO sensitivity is set to Auto when Shooting
mode of the movie custom setting menu (A96) is
Manual, ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 80.
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c
White balance
Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the weather
conditions or light source in order to make the colors in
images match what you see with your eyes.
• Default setting: Auto (normal)
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a
Picture
Control
(COOLPIX
Picture
Control)
Allows you to change the settings for image recording
according to the shooting scene or your preferences.
• Can be set when Shooting mode (A96) of the
movie custom setting menu is set to Aperture-
priority auto or Manual.
• Default setting: Standard
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Functions That Can Be Set with the
d
Button
(Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus)
In movie mode or movie custom setting mode, press the d button to set the
following menu options (A12).
Available functions differ according to the movie mode.
Function
e (movie)
h
(movie custom setting)
Shooting mode – w
Custom Picture Control – w
Autofocus mode ww
Built-in ND filter – w
Wind noise reduction ww
Option Description A
Shooting mode
Allows you to set the standard shooting mode.
• Default setting: Aperture-priority auto
• When Special effects is selected, also allows you
to select a shooting effect (A46) (default setting:
Painting).
E70
Custom Picture
Control (COOLPIX
Custom Picture
Control)
Allows you to customize the settings of COOLPIX
Picture Control (A95) and register them in Custom
1 or Custom 2 of Picture Control in the quick
menu.
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Autofocus mode
Allows you to select either Single AF, which locks
focus when movie recording begins, or Full-time
AF, which continues focusing during movie
recording.
• Default setting: Single AF
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Wind noise
Autofocus
m
Movie
Wind noise
Built-in ND
Autofocus
m
Custom Pic
t
Shooting
m
Movie custom
s
Movie menu
Movie custom
setting menu
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
Press the c button to enter playback mode.
Movies are indicated by the movie options icon
(A95, E30).
Press the k button to play back movies.
• To adjust the volume, move the zoom control
(A
1).
Built-in ND filter
Allows you to select On or Off for the built-in ND
filter.
• Default setting: Off
• When Shooting mode of the movie custom
setting menu is set to Special effects, the built-in
ND filter is automatically controlled.
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Wind noise
reduction
Allows you to set whether or not to reduce wind
noise during movie recording.
• Default setting: Off
E72
Playing Back Movies
Option Description A
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Functions Available During
Playback
Rotate the multi selector or the main command
dial to fast forward or rewind.
Playback controls are displayed at the top of the
monitor.
The operations listed below can be performed
by using the multi selector JK or sub-
command dial to select a control and then
pressing the k button.
* The movie can also be advanced or rewound by one frame by rotating the multi
selector or main command dial.
Deleting Movies
To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode
(A36) or thumbnail playback mode (A87) and press the l button (A37).
Function Icon Description
Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.
Advance B Hold down the k button to advance the movie.
Pause E
Pause playback. The operations listed below can be
performed while paused.
C
Rewind the movie one frame.
Hold down the k button for continuous rewinding.*
D
Advance the movie one frame.
Hold down the k button for continuous advancing.*
F Resume playback.
I
Extract the desired portion of a movie and save it as a
separate file.
H
Extract a single frame of a movie and save it as a still
image.
End G Return to full-frame playback mode.
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General Camera Setup
General Camera Setup
The settings of the menu options listed below
can be configured.
Functions That Can Be Set with the d
Button (Setup Menu)
Press the d button M z (setup) tab (A13)
Option Description A
Welcome screen
Allows you to select whether or not the welcome
screen is displayed when the camera is turned on.
E72
Time zone and date Allows you to set the camera clock. E73
Monitor settings
Allows you to adjust post-shooting image review,
monitor brightness, and photo information display
settings.
E75
Print date
Allows you to imprint the shooting date and time
on images.
E77
Self-timer: after
release
Allows you to select whether or not to cancel the
setting after shooting images with the self-timer.
E78
Vibration reduction
Allows you to select the vibration reduction
setting used when shooting.
E79
AF assist
Allows you to enable or disable the AF-assist
illuminator.
E80
ISO sensitivity step
value
Allows you to set the step value of the sensitivity
to be set for ISO sensitivity of the quick menu.
E80
Digital zoom Allows you to set the operation of digital zoom.
E81
Zoom speed Allows you to set the zoom operation speed.
E82
Fixed aperture
When set to On, zoom operates while keeping
changes in the aperture value to a minimum in C
or D shooting mode.
E82
AF assist
Vibration reduction
Self-timer: after release
Print date
Monitor settings
Time zone and date
Welcome screen
Set up
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General Camera Setup
Sound settings Allows you to adjust sound settings.
E83
Record orientation
Allows you to set whether or not to record the
“tall” orientation data on the images that are shot
with the camera held in “tall” orientation.
E83
Rotate tall
Allows you to set whether or not to rotate the
images in accordance with the “tall” or landscape
orientation of the camera during playback.
E84
Auto off
Allows you to set the amount of time that passes
before the monitor turns off to save power.
E84
Format memory/
Format card
Allows you to format the internal memory or the
memory card.
E85
Language
Allows you to change the camera’s display
language.
E85
TV settings Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings.
E86
External mic
sensitivity
Allows you to set the external microphone
sensitivity.
E86
Customize
command dials
Allows you to swap the function of the main
command dial for that of the sub-command dial
when the exposure is set (A49).
E87
Command dial
rotation
Allows you to set the direction of operation when
the command dial is rotated during shooting.
E87
Multi selector right
press
When set to AF area mode, the AF area mode
setting is displayed if the multi selector K (G) is
pressed during shooting.
E88
Delete button
options
When set to Press twice to delete, the image
can be deleted by pressing the l button again
while the delete confirmation message is
displayed.
E88
AE/AF lock button
Allows you to select the function to be performed
when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed during
shooting.
E89
Fn1 + shutter
button
Allows you to set the function to be performed
when the shutter-release button is pressed while
pressing the w1 (function 1) button during
shooting.
E90
Fn1 + command
di
al
Allows you to se
t the function to be performed
when the command dial is rotated while pressing
the w1 (function 1) button during shooting.
E91
Option Description A
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Fn1 + selector dial
Allows you to set the function to be performed
when the multi selector is rotated while pressing
the w1 (function 1) button during shooting.
E91
Fn1 guide display
Allows you to set whether or not to display guides
for the functions assigned to Fn1 + shutter
button, Fn1 + command dial and Fn1 +
selector dial in the monitor, when the w1
(function 1) button is pressed during shooting.
E92
Fn2 button
Allows you to set the operation to be performed
when the w2 (function 2) button is pressed.
E92
Customize My
Menu
Allows you to register frequently used menu items
in My Menu (A72) (up to 5 items).
E93
Reset file
numbering
Allows you to reset the sequential numbering of
file numbers when Yes is selected.
E94
Accessory terminal
Allows you to configure settings for the optional
Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10 or GPS unit
when either one is attached to the accessory
terminal.
E95
Eye-Fi upload
Allows you to set whether or not to enable the
function for sending images to a computer using
a commercially available Eye-Fi card.
E96
MF distance
indicator units
Allows you to set the unit of distance for
displaying at screen gauge, to either m (meter) or
ft (feet) when using manual focus.
E97
Reverse indicators
Allows you to set the +/– display direction of
indicators that are displayed for setting the
exposure and bracketing when shooting mode is
D.
E97
Flash control
When set to Auto, the external flash unit
(optional) fires when it is attached to the camera.
E97
Reset all
Allows you to reset the camera’s settings to their
default values.
E98
Firmware version View the current camera firmware version.
E98
Option Description A
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Connecting the Camera to a TV,
Computer, or Printer
You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the
camera to a TV, computer, or printer.
• Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the
remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. Before
disconnecting, make sure to turn the camera off.
• If the AC Adapter EH-5b and the Power Connector EP-5A (available
separately) (E104) are used, this camera can be powered from an electrical
outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter or power
connector as it may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.
• For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations,
refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this
document.
Connection Methods
Open the connector
cover.
HDMI mini connector
(Type C)
Insert the plug straight.
USB/audio/video output
connector
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Viewing images on a TV E18
Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed
on a TV.
Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of
the optional Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 (E104) to the TV’s
input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially available
HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack.
Viewing and organizing images on a computer A104
You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple
retouching and manage image data.
Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s
USB port with the included USB cable.
• Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the
computer (A104).
Printing images without using a computer E20
If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer,
you can print images without using a computer.
Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the
printer’s USB port with the included USB cable.
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view,
edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM.
Installing ViewNX 2
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8
Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the
latest information on operating system compatibility.
1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into
the CD-ROM drive.
• Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the
window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window.
• Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the
Welcome icon.
Using ViewNX 2
Your Imaging Toolbox
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2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open
the installation window.
• If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a
different region and then choose the desired language (the Region
Selection button is not available in the European release).
• Click Next to display the installation window.
3 Start the installer.
• We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to
check the installation help information and system requirements before
installing ViewNX 2.
• Click Typical Installation (Recommended) in the installation window.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
4 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is
displayed.
• Windows: Click Yes.
• Mac OS: Click OK.
The following software is installed:
• ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below)
- Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer
- ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images
- Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies
• Panorama Maker (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of
images shot in panorama assist scene mode)
5 Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
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Transferring Images to the Computer
1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.
Choose one of the following methods:
• Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory
card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using
the included USB cable. The camera automatically turns on.
To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove
the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.
•SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can
be inserted directly in the slot.
• SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party
suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon
Transfer 2.
• When using Windows 7
If the dialog shown at right is
displayed, follow the steps
below to select Nikon Transfer
2.
1Under Import pictures
and videos, click Change
program. A program
selection dialog will be
displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.
2Double-click Import File.
If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for
Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.
B Connecting the USB Cable
The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer
via a USB hub.
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2 Transfer images to the computer.
• Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is
displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (
1
).
• Click Start Transfer (
2
).
• At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the
computer.
• Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.
3 Terminate the connection.
• If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and
disconnect the USB cable.
• If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in
the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding
to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card
slot.
C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually
•Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop.
•Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.
• Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2.
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E1
The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the
camera.
Shooting
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)...................... E2
Using Panorama Assist ..................................................................... E5
Playback
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously
(Sequence) ............................................................................................ E7
Editing Still Images ............................................................................ E9
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
..........E18
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) ...............E20
Editing Movies ...................................................................................E25
Menu
The Quick Menu................................................................................E27
The Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode)..............................E44
The Playback Menu..........................................................................E62
The Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus.......................E70
The Setup Menu................................................................................E72
Additional Information
Error Messages ..................................................................................E99
File Names........................................................................................ E103
Optional Accessories.................................................................... E104
Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3................................... E106
Speedlights (External Flash Unit)............................................. E108
Using the GPS Unit........................................................................ E113
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Reference Section
E2
Shooting with Easy Panorama
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select V Easy panorama and
press the k button.
2 Select W Normal (180°) or X
Wide (360°) as the shooting
range and press the k button.
• When the camera is readied in the
horizontal position, the image size (width ×
height) is as follows.
- W Normal (180°):
3200 × 560 when moved horizontally,
1024 × 3200 when moved vertically
- X Wide (360°):
6400 × 560 when moved horizontally,
1024 × 6400 when moved vertically
3 Frame the first edge of the
panorama scene, and then press
the shutter-release button
halfway to focus.
• The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle.
• The camera focuses on the area in the
center of the frame.
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and
Playback)
Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Panorama
Panorama assist
Easy panorama
Panorama
Wide (360°)
Normal (180°)
Easy panorama
1/250
1/250
1/250 F5.6
F5.6
F3.1 1840
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4 Press the shutter-release button
all the way, and then remove your
finger from the shutter-release
button.
• KLJI are displayed to indicate the
direction of camera movement.
5 Move the camera in one of the
four directions until the guide
indicator reaches the end.
• When the camera detects which direction
it is moving in, shooting begins.
Example of Camera Movement
• Using your body as the axis of rotation,
move the camera slowly in an arc, in
the direction of the marking
(KLJI).
• Shooting stops if the guide does not
reach the edge within about 15
seconds (when
W Normal (180°) is
selected) or within about 30 seconds
(when
X Wide (360°) is selected)
after shooting starts.
B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting
• The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the
monitor at the time of shooting.
• If the camera is moved too quickly or shaken too much, or if the subject is too
uniform (e.g. walls or darkness), an error may occur.
• If shooting is stopped before the camera reaches the half-way point in the
panorama range, a panorama image is not saved.
• If more than half of the panorama range is captured but shooting ends before
reaching the edge of the range, the range not captured is recorded and displayed
in gray.
Guide
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E4
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama
Switch to playback mode (A36), display an
image captured using easy panorama in full-
frame playback mode, and then press the k
button to scroll the image in the direction that
was used when shooting.
• Rotate the multi selector to scroll forward or
backward quickly.
Playback controls are displayed at the top of the
monitor during playback.
Use the multi selector JK to select a control,
and then press the k button to perform the
following operations.
* These operations can also be performed by rotating the multi selector.
B Notes About Scroll Playback
This camera may not be able to scroll the playback of, or zoom in on, easy panorama
images captured with another make or model of digital camera.
Function Icon Description
Rewind A Hold down the k button to scroll backward quickly.*
Advance B Hold down the k button to scroll forward quickly.*
Pause E
Pause playback. The operations listed below can be
performed while paused.
C Hold down the k button to rewind.*
D Hold down the k button to scroll.*
F Resume automatic scrolling.
End G Switch to full-frame playback mode.
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Using a tripod makes the composition easier. When using a tripod to stabilize
the camera, set Vibration reduction (
E79) to Off in the setup menu.
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select U Panorama assist and
press the k button.
2 Use HIJK to select the
direction in which images are
joined, and press the k button.
• Apply flash mode (A59), self-timer
(A62)/remote control (E106), focus
mode (A64) and exposure compensation
(A69) settings in this step, if necessary.
• Press the k button to reselect the
direction.
3 Frame the first edge of the
panorama scene, and take
the first image.
• The camera focuses on the area
in the center of the frame.
• About 1/3 of the image will be
displayed as translucent.
Using Panorama Assist
Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Panorama
Panorama assist
Easy panorama
Panorama
1/250
1/250
1/250 F3.0
F3.0
F3.0
1280
1280
1280
1/250
1/250
1/250 F3.0
F3.0
F3.0
1280
1280
1280
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4 Shoot the next image.
• Match the outline of the next
image so that 1/3 of the frame
overlaps the previous image, and
press the shutter-release button.
5 Press the k button when shooting is completed.
• The camera returns to step 2.
B Notes About Panorama Assist
• The panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (E84) triggers the
standby mode during shooting. To prevent this, setting a longer time for the auto
off function is recommended.
• Images cannot be deleted while shooting in panorama assist mode. When
shooting a new image, return to step 2 and start over again.
C R (Exposure Lock) Indicator
When using panorama assist mode, all images in the
panorama have the same exposure, white balance,
and focus as the first image of the panorama.
When the first image is shot, R is displayed in
the monitor to indicate that exposure, white balance,
and focus are locked.
C Panorama Creation with Panorama
Maker
Transfer images to a computer (A106) and use Panorama Maker to join them in a
single panorama.
• Panorama Maker can be installed on a computer using the included ViewNX 2 CD-
ROM (A104).
• For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions
and help information contained in Panorama Maker.
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Viewing Images in a Sequence
Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence.
The first image of a sequence is used as the key
picture to represent the sequence when displayed
in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail
playback mode (default setting).
To display each image in the sequence
individually, press the k button.
After pressing the k button, the operations listed
below are available.
• To display the previous or next image, rotate
the multi selector or press JK.
• To display images that are not included in the
sequence, press H to return to the key picture
display.
• To display images in a sequence as thumbnails,
or to play them back in a slide show, set Sequence display options to
Individual pictures in the playback menu (E69).
B Sequence Display Options
Images captured continuously with cameras other than this camera cannot be
displayed as a sequence.
C Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
• When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode, press the
d button to select functions in playback menu (A88).
• If you press the d button when a key picture is displayed, the following settings
can be applied to all images in the sequence:
- Print order, Protect, Copy
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured
Continuously (Sequence)
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Deleting Images in a Sequence
When the l button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are
deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed.
• When the key picture is displayed: All images in the displayed sequence are
deleted.
• When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode: The
image currently displayed is deleted.
When Delete (E65) of the playback menu is used, multiple images can be
deleted or multiple images in the same sequence can be selected and deleted.
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E9
Before Editing Images
You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate
files (E103).
Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original.
C Restrictions on Image Editing
• Images taken using an aspect ratio of 16:9, 3:2 or 1:1 cannot be edited (except
when using the black border editing function).
• Editing other than RAW (NRW) processing cannot be performed on RAW (NRW)
images.
Edit a JPEG image created with RAW (NRW) processing.
If you select images taken with an image quality of RAW (NRW) + Fine or RAW
(NRW) + Normal, only the JPEG images will be edited.
• Images that were extracted from a movie cannot be edited using the quick
retouch or skin softening function.
• When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the
following restrictions.
• Copies created with editing functions cannot be further edited with the same
function used to create them.
Editing Still Images
Editing function used Editing functions to use
Quick retouch
D-Lighting
The skin softening, filter effects, small picture, black
border, straighten, or crop function can be used.
The quick retouch and D-Lighting functions cannot be
used in combination.
Skin softening
Filter effects
Straighten
RAW (NRW) processing
Other editing functions can be used.
Small picture
Another editing function cannot be used.
When using in combination with other editing
functions, use the small picture after the other editing
functions have been applied.
Black border The small picture function can be used.
Crop
The black border or straighten function can be used.
• Another editing function cannot be used if the
image size is extremely small after the crop function
is applied.
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E10
k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and
Saturation
Use the multi selector HI to select
the desired effect level and press the
k button.
• The edited version is displayed on the right.
• To exit without saving the copy, press J.
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Use the multi selector HI to select
the desired effect level and press the
k button.
• The edited version is displayed on the right.
• To exit without saving the copy, press J.
Select an image (A36) M d button (A12) M k Quick retouch
Select an image (A36) M d button (A12) M I D-Lighting
Amount
Normal
Quick retouch
Amount
Normal
D-Lighting
Reference Section
E11
e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select the desired effect level and
press the k button.
• To exit without saving the copy, press J.
2 Preview the result and press the
k button.
• The edited face is zoomed in.
• When more than one face has been edited,
press JK to switch the face that is
displayed.
• To change the effect level, press the d
button and return to step 1.
• An edited copy is created.
B Notes About Skin Softening
• Up to 12 faces, in order of proximity to the center of the frame, can be enhanced.
• Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of
faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the skin softening
function may not perform as expected.
• If no faces are detected, a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the
playback menu.
Select an image (A36) M d button (A12) M e Skin softening
Amount
Normal
Skin softening
Preview
SaveSaveBackBack SaveBack
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E12
p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select the desired filter effect and
press the k button.
• When Cross screen, Fisheye, Miniature
effect, Painting or Vignette is selected,
proceed to step 3.
2 Adjust the effect and press the k
button.
•Soft: Use HI to select the extent of the
effect.
•Selective color: Use HI to select the
color to keep.
Select an image (A36) M d button (A12) M p Filter effects
Option Description
Soft
Gently softens the focus of the image from the center to the
edge. In images taken with face detection (A83) or pet
detection (A45) selected, areas around faces will be blurred.
Selective color
Keeps only a selected image color and makes other colors
black-and-white.
Cross screen
Produces star-like rays of light that radiate outward from
bright objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights.
Suitable for night scenes.
Fisheye
Creates images that look like they were shot with a fisheye
lens. Suitable for images shot in macro mode.
Miniature effect
Creates images that look like close-up photos of a diorama.
Suitable for images shot while looking down from a high
location, with the main subject near the center of the frame.
Painting Creates images with the ambience of paintings.
Vignette
Creates images by lowering the peripheral light intensity from
the center to the edges of an image.
Vignette
Painting
Miniature eect
Fisheye
Cross screen
Selective color
Soft
Filter eects
Extent
Normal
Soft
Soft
Reference Section
E13
3 Preview the result and press the k
button.
• An edited copy is created.
• To exit without saving the copy, press J.
g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select the desired copy size and
press the k button.
2 Select Yes and press the k
button.
• An edited copy is created (compression
ratio of approximately 1:16).
Select an image (A36) M d button (A12) M g Small picture
Preview
Save
Save
Back
Back
SaveBack
160×120
320×240
640×480
Small picture
No
Yes
Create small picture le?
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E14
j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Images
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select the desired border
thickness and press the k button.
2 Select Yes and press the k
button.
• An edited copy is created.
B Notes About Black Border
• A portion of the image equivalent to the thickness of the black border is cut off
because the black border overlaps the image.
• When an image with a black border is printed using a printer’s borderless print
function, the black border may not be printed.
Select an image (A36) M d button (A12) M j Black border
Broad
Medium
Thin
Black border
No
Yes
black border?
Create a copy with a
Reference Section
E15
R Straighten: Compensating for Image Slanting
Use the multi selector to compensate
for slanting and press the k button.
• Press J to rotate counterclockwise by 1
degree.
• Press K to rotate clockwise by 1 degree.
• To cancel, press the d button.
B Notes About Straighten
• The larger the slant for which compensation is performed, the larger the area
around the image that is cut.
• Straighten can be performed up to 15 degrees.
F RAW (NRW) Processing: Creating JPEG
Images from NRW Images
1 Use the multi selector HIJK to
select the image to be RAW
processed and press the k
button.
Select an image (A36) M d button (A12) M R Straighten
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button (A12) M
F RAW (NRW) processing
Rotate
Back
Straighten
Back
RAW (NRW) processing
Reference Section
E16
2 Set the RAW (NRW) processing
parameters.
• Apply the settings below while checking
the image and moving the zoom control
toward g (i). Move toward g (i) again to
return to the setting screen.
- White balance (E35)
- Exp. +/-
- Picture Control (E40)
- Image quality (E27)
- Image size (E29)
- Distortion control (E55)
- D-Lighting (E10)
• Press the l button to change back to the default settings.
• Select EXE when all settings have been adjusted.
3 Select Yes and press the k button.
• A JPEG image is created.
B Notes About RAW (NRW) Processing
• This camera can only create JPEG-format copies of RAW (NRW) images taken with
this camera.
• The image is cropped if Image size is set to I 3984×2656, u 3968×2232
or H 3000×3000.
•Preset manual of White balance can only be selected for images taken with
White balance set to Preset manual.
• The Noise reduction filter (E54) that was set for shooting images is applied to
the JPEG images to be created.
C More Information
See “Printing Images of Size 1:1” (E29) for more information.
CheckReset
EXE
RAW (NRW) processing
No
Yes
settings?
Create a JPEG copy at these
Reference Section
E17
a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
1 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A86).
2 Refine copy composition and
press the d button.
• Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f
(h) to adjust the zoom ratio. Set a zoom
ratio at which u is displayed.
• Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll
the image so that only the portion to be
copied is visible in the monitor.
3 Select Yes and press the k button.
• An edited copy is created.
C Image Size
When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or smaller, the image is
displayed at a smaller size during playback.
C Cropping the Image in Its Current “Tall” Orientation
Use the Rotate image option (E66) to rotate the image so that it is displayed in
landscape orientation. After cropping the image, rotate the cropped image back to
“tall” orientation.
4.04.04.0
No
Yes
displayed?
Save this image as
Reference Section
E18
1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV.
• Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the
plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
When using the optional audio video cable (E104)
When using a commercially available HDMI cable
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images
on a TV)
WhiteYellow Red
HDMI mini connector
(Type C)
to HDMI jack
Reference Section
E19
2 Set the TV's input to external video input.
• See the documentation provided with your TV for details.
3 Hold down the c button to turn
on the camera.
• Images are displayed on the TV.
• The camera monitor does not turn on.
B If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV
Make sure that TV settings (E86) in the setup menu conforms to the standard
used by your TV.
C Using a TV Remote Control (HDMI Device Control)
The remote control of an HDMI-CEC-compatible TV can be used to select images,
start and pause movie playback, switch between full-screen playback mode and
four-image thumbnail display, etc.
• Set HDMI device control (E86) of TV settings to On (default setting) in the
setup menu, and then connect the camera and TV using an HDMI cable.
• Aim the remote control at the TV when operating it.
Reference Section
E20
Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the
printer and print images without using a computer.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Turn on the printer.
• Check printer settings.
3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB
cable.
• Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the
plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct
Print)
Reference Section
E21
4 The camera is automatically turned on.
• The PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor,
followed by the Print selection screen (2).
C More Information
See “Printing Images of Size 1:1” (E29) for more information.
Printing Individual Images
1 Use the multi selector HIJK to
select the desired image and press
the k button.
• Move the zoom control toward f (h) to
switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to
switch to full-frame playback.
2 Use HI to select Copies and
press the k button.
3 Select the desired number of
copies (up to 9) and press the k
button.
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PictBridge
1
Copies
Reference Section
E22
4 Select Paper size and press the k
button.
5 Select the desired paper size and
press the k button.
• To apply the paper size setting configured
on the printer, select Default as the paper
size option.
• The paper size options available on the
camera vary depending on the printer that
you use.
6 Select Start print and press the k
button.
• Printing starts.
• To cancel printing, press the k button.
Printing Multiple Images
1 When the Print selection screen
is displayed, press the d button.
Paper size
Copies
Start print
4 prints
PictBridge
Letter
8×10 in.
4×6 in.
100×150 mm
5×7 in.
3.5×5 in.
Default
Paper size
Paper size
Copies
Start print
4 prints
PictBridge
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E23
2 Use the multi selector HI to
select Paper size and press the k
button.
• To exit the print menu, press the d
button.
3 Select the desired paper size and
press the k button.
• To apply the paper size setting configured
on the printer, select Default as the paper
size option.
• The paper size options available on the
camera vary depending on the printer that
you use.
4 Select Print selection, Print all
images, or DPOF printing and
press the k button.
Paper size
DPOF printing
Print all images
Print selection
Print menu
Letter
8×10 in.
4×6 in.
100×150 mm
5×7 in.
3.5×5 in.
Default
Paper size
Paper size
DPOF printing
Print all images
Print selection
Print menu
Reference Section
E24
Print selection
Select images (up to 99) and the
number of copies (up to 9) of each.
• Use the multi selector JK to select
images, and use HI to specify the
number of copies to be printed.
• Images selected for printing are
indicated by the check mark icon
and the numeral indicating the
number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for
images, the selection is canceled.
• Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame
playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
• Press the k button when setting is complete.
• When the screen shown on the
right is displayed, select Start
print and press the k button to
start printing.
Print all images
One copy each of all images saved in
the internal memory, or on the
memory card, is printed.
• When the screen shown on the
right is displayed, select Start
print and press the k button to
start printing.
DPOF printing
Print images for which a print order
was created using the Print order
option (E62).
• When the screen shown on the
right is displayed, select Start
print and press the k button to
start printing.
To view the current print order,
select View images and press the
k button. To print images, press the k button again.
Back
Print selection
111 11 3223
Cancel
Start print
10 prints
Print selection
Cancel
Start print
18 prints
Print all images
Cancel
View images
Start print
10 prints
DPOF printing
Reference Section
E25
Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie
The desired portion of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file.
1 Play back the desired movie and pause at the start point of
the portion that is to be extracted (A98).
2 Use the multi selector JK to
select the I control, and then
press the k button.
3 Use HI to select the M control
(Choose start point).
• Use the multi selector JK or rotate it to
move the start point.
• To cancel editing, select O (Back), and
press the k button.
4
Use
HI
to select
K
(Choose end
point).
• Use the multi selector JK or rotate it to
move the end point.
•
To preview the specified portion, use
HI
to
select
W
and then press the
k
button. Press
the
k
button again to stop previewing.
5 Use HI to select m (Save) and
press the k button.
• Follow the instructions on the screen to save
the movie.
Editing Movies
7m42s
7m42s
7m42s
8m48s
8m48s
8m48s
Choose start point
5m52s
5m52s
5m52s
Choose end point
5m52s5m52s5m52s
Save
Reference Section
E26
B Notes About Movie Editing
• Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during
editing. When the battery level indicator is B, movie editing is not possible.
• A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again.
• The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected
using the start and end points.
• Movies cannot be trimmed so that they are less than two seconds long.
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image
The desired frame of a recorded movie can be extracted and saved as a still
image.
• Pause a movie and display the frame to be
extracted (A98).
• Use the multi selector JK to select the
H control and press the k button.
• Select Yes when a confirmation dialog is
displayed, and press the k button to save the
image.
• The still image is saved with Normal as the
image quality. The image size is determined by
the type (image size) (E30) of the original
movie.
For example, a still image saved from a movie
recorded with d 1080P/30p (or o 1080P/25p) is i (1920 × 1080
pixels).
7m427m42s7m42s
No
Yes
Copy this frame as a still image?
Reference Section
E27
a Image Quality and Image Size
Set the image quality (compression ratio) and image size (number of pixels)
used when saving images.
Available Image Quality
Lower compression ratios result in higher quality images, but the number of
images that can be saved is reduced.
The Quick Menu
Display the still image shooting screen M n button M a (Image
quality/Image size) tab (A70)
Option
Description
a Fine
Fine image quality than Normal.
File format: JPEG, compression ratio of about 1:4
b
Normal
(default setting)
Normal image quality, suitable for most applications.
File format: JPEG, compression ratio of about 1:8
d
RAW (NRW) +
Fine
Two images are recorded at the same time: one RAW
(NRW) image and one fine-quality JPEG image.
e
RAW (NRW) +
Normal
Two images are recorded at the same time: one RAW
(NRW) image and one normal-quality JPEG image.
F RAW (NRW)
Raw data from the image sensor are saved. Create JPEG
image files after shooting using RAW (NRW)
processing (E15) in the playback menu.
• When RAW (NRW) is selected, Image size is reset
to F 4000×3000.
File format: RAW (NRW ), Nikon's own format
Reference Section
E28
C RAW (NRW) Images of This Camera
• To print or edit RAW (NRW) images, use JPEG images created from the RAW (NRW)
images using RAW (NRW) processing (E15). RAW (NRW) images cannot be
printed or edited.
• ViewNX 2 (A104) needs to be installed on the computer to be able to view RAW
(NRW) images on the computer. Capture NX 2 is also compatible with RAW (NRW)
images.
C Image Quality Setting
• The image quality can be set in any shooting mode. The setting is also applied to
other shooting modes (except E, F and N shooting modes and Easy
panorama scene mode).
• RAW (NRW) images cannot be recorded in the following shooting modes.
-Scene mode
- Special effects mode (except Zoom exposure and Defocus during exposure)
If you change the shooting mode to either of the above shooting modes when a
RAW (NRW) image quality has been selected, the image quality will change to Fine
or Normal.
• Digital zoom cannot be used when Image quality is set to RAW (NRW), RAW
(NRW) + Fine or RAW (NRW) + Normal.
• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
C Recording of RAW (NRW) and JPEG Images at the Same Time
• The RAW (NRW) image and the JPEG image that are recorded at the same time
have the same file number but with their own file extensions, “.NRW” and “.JPG”
(E103).
• When playing back on the camera, only the JPEG image is displayed.
• Note that when the JPEG image is deleted by pressing the l button, the RAW
(NRW) image that was recorded at the same time is also deleted.
C Number of Images That Can Be Saved
• The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked in the
monitor when shooting (A26).
•
Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary
greatly depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same
capacity and the same image quality and image size settings. In addition, the number of
images that can be saved may vary depending on the make of the memory card.
• If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures
remaining display shows “9999”.
Reference Section
E29
Available Image Size
Set the image size (number of pixels) used when saving JPEG images.
The larger the image size, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but the
number of images that can be saved is reduced.
C Image Size Setting
• The image size can be set in any shooting mode. The setting is also applied to
other shooting modes (except E, F and N shooting modes and Easy
panorama scene mode).
• The size of JPEG images can be selected when you create JPEG images from RAW
(NRW) images using RAW (NRW) processing (E15) (up to a maximum of 4000
× 3000 pixels).
•Image size for the JPEG image can be set when RAW (NRW) + Fine or RAW
(NRW) + Normal is selected. However, note that I 3984×2656, u 3968×2232
and H 3000×3000 cannot be selected.
• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
C Printing Images of Size 1:1
Change the printer setting to “Border” when printing images with the size set to 1:1.
The images may not be printed in 1:1 ratio depending on the printer.
Option Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical)
F
4000×3000 (default setting)
4:3
E 3264×2448
4:3
L 2272×1704
4:3
B 1600×1200
4:3
f 640×480
4:3
I 3984×2656
3:2
u 3968×2232
16:9
H 3000×3000
1:1
Reference Section
E30
a Movie Options
Select the desired movie option to record.
Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie
options (E31) to record in slow or fast motion.
• Memory cards (Class 6 or higher) are recommended for recording movies
(A25).
Normal Speed Movie Options
* The items and frame rate that can be set vary depending on the settings of Video
mode in the TV settings (E86) setup menu. The frame rate can be set to about
30 fps for NTSC, and about 25 fps for PAL.
B Notes About Movie Custom Setting Mode
g 480/30p (or s 480/25p) of normal speed movies and HS movies cannot
be selected.
Rotate the mode dial to e or h M n button M a (Movie options)
tab (A70)
Option (Image size/
Frame rate, File format)*
Image size
Aspect ratio
(horizontal to vertical)
d
o
1080P/30p
1080P/25p
(default setting)
1920 × 1080
(High)
16:9
e
p
1080/30p
1080/25p
1920 × 1080 16:9
f
r
720/30p
720/25p
1280 × 720 16:9
g
s
480/30p
480/25p
640 × 480 4:3
Reference Section
E31
HS Movie Options (e (Movie) Mode Only)
Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion.
See “Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion” (E32) for more
information.
B Notes About HS Movie
• Sound is not recorded.
• Zoom position, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked when movie
recording starts.
Option
Image size
Aspect ratio
(horizontal to vertical)
Description
h
u
HS 480/4×
640 × 480
4:3
1/4-speed slow motion movies
• Max. recording time:
7 minutes 15 seconds
(playback time: 29 minutes)
i
w
HS 720/2×
1280 × 720
16:9
1/2-speed slow motion movies
• Max. recording time:
14 minutes 30 seconds
(playback time: 29 minutes)
j
x
HS 1080/
0.5×
1920 × 1080
16:9
2× speed fast motion movies
• Max. recording time:
29 minutes (playback time:
14 minutes 30 seconds)
Reference Section
E32
C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion
When recording at normal speed:
When recording at h/u HS 480/4×:
Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed.
They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed.
When recording at j/x HS 1080/0.5×:
Movies are recorded at 1/2 normal speed.
They are played back in fast motion at 2× faster speed.
Playback
time
Recording
time
10 s
10 s
Recording
time
Playback
time
40 s
10 s
Slow motion playback
Recording
time
Playback
time
10 s
5 s
Fast motion playback
Reference Section
E33
b ISO Sensitivity
Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even
with subjects of similar brightness, images can be taken at faster shutter
speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be
reduced.
• When higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise.
C ISO Sensitivity Display on the Shooting Screen
• When Auto is selected, E is displayed if the ISO sensitivity automatically
increases.
• When ISO 80-200, ISO 80-400 or ISO 80-800 is selected, the maximum
value for ISO sensitivity is displayed.
Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, D, E, F, N or h M n button M
b (ISO sensitivity) tab (A70)
Option Description
ISO sensitivity
•Auto (default setting):
ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted within a range
from ISO 80 to 1600.
• X ISO 80-200, Y ISO 80-400, Z ISO 80-800
(fixed range auto):
Restrict the range in which the camera automatically
adjusts ISO sensitivity.
•80 to 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 6400):
ISO sensitivity is fixed at the specified value.
Minimum shutter
speed
Set the shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity starts to be
automatically adjusted, when the shooting mode is
A or C.
If the exposure is insufficient with the shutter speed that is set
here, the ISO sensitivity is increased automatically to obtain
the correct exposure.
• The setting is enabled when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto,
ISO 80-200, ISO 80-400 or ISO 80-800.
• If the exposure is still insufficient even after ISO sensitivity is
increased, the shutter speed slows down.
• Default setting: None
Reference Section
E34
B Notes About ISO Sensitivity
• In D (manual) mode, when set to Auto, ISO 80-200, ISO 80-400 or ISO 80-800,
the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 80.
• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
B Notes About ISO Sensitivity Settings in h (Movie Custom
Setting) Mode
• When Shooting mode (E70) of the movie custom setting menu is set to
Special effects, ISO sensitivity cannot be set.
• ISO 80-200, ISO 80-400, ISO 80-800, Hi 1 and Minimum shutter speed cannot
be selected.
• When Shooting mode is set to Aperture-priority auto with ISO sensitivity set
to Auto, ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted within a range from ISO 80 to
3200. When Shooting mode is set to Manual, ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 80.
Reference Section
E35
c White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to
make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes.
• Use Auto (normal) under most conditions. Change the setting when you
want to adjust the hue of the image you are taking.
B Notes About White Balance
• Lower the flash when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto
(normal), Auto (warm lighting) or Flash (A59).
• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, D, E, F, N, e or h M
n button M c (White balance) tab (A70)
Option
Description
a1
Auto (normal)
(default setting)
White balance is automatically adjusted to suit
lighting conditions.
When set to Auto (warm lighting), the images are
preserved with warm colors if they are shot under an
incandescent light source. When using the flash,
white balance is adjusted according to the flash
lighting condition.
a2
Auto (warm
lighting)
c Daylight White balance is adjusted for direct sunlight.
d Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.
x
y
z
Fluorescent FL1
Fluorescent FL2
Fluorescent FL3
Select one of Fluorescent FL1 (white fluorescent),
Fluorescent FL2 (daylight white/neutral
fluorescent) and Fluorescent FL3 (daylight
fluorescent).
f Cloudy Use when taking images under overcast skies.
g Flash Use with the flash.
x
Choose color
temp.
Use to directly specify color temperature (E36).
• Select x Choose color temp. of White balance
in the first line, and then select the value of
Choose color temp. in the second line.
b1
b2
b3
Preset manual 1
Preset manual 2
Preset manual 3
Use when the desired result is not achieved with
Auto (normal), Auto (warm lighting),
Incandescent, etc. (E37).
Reference Section
E36
C Fine Adjustment of White Balance
To perform fine adjustment of white balance, select
Fine-tune and press the k button.
Use the multi selector HIJK to configure
settings.
•
“A” represents amber, “B” blue, “G” green, and “M”
magenta.
• Press the l button to reset.
• Rotate the sub-command dial to return to the
previous screen.
The color displayed in the fine-tune screen represents the approximate color in the
color temperature direction. A fine-tuned color may not be exactly the same as that in
the image. For example, when the white balance is set to Incandescent, the image
will not have a strong blue color even if fine adjustment is performed in the B (blue)
direction.
C Color Temperature
Color temperature is an objective measure of colors of light sources which are
expressed in the unit of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin). Light sources with lower
color temperatures appear more reddish, while light sources with higher color
temperatures appear more bluish.
ResetBack
Fine-tune
3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000
[K]
1
234 890a567
Red Blue
1
Sodium-vapor lamps: 2700K
2
Incandescent/
Warm-white fluorescent: 3000K
3
White fluorescent: 3700K
4
Cool-white fluorescent: 4200K
5
Day white fluorescent: 5000K
6
Direct sunlight: 5200K
7
Flash: 5400K
8
Cloudy: 6000K
9
Daylight fluorescent: 6500K
0
High temp. mercury-vapor: 7200K
a
Shade: 8000K
Reference Section
E37
Using Preset Manual
Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the
lighting used during shooting.
• Up to 3 measured values can be saved: PRE1, PRE2 and PRE3.
1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting
that will be used during shooting.
2 Use the multi selector JK to
select PRE1, PRE2 or PRE3.
• Items can also be selected by rotating the
main command dial.
3 Use I to select Preset manual
and JK to select PRE.
• The lens extends to the zoom position for
measurement.
• To apply the last measured value, select f.
4 Frame the white or gray reference
object in the measuring window,
and press the k button to
measure the value.
• The shutter is released and measurement is
complete. No image is saved.
B Notes About Preset Manual
A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting
using the flash, set White balance to Auto (normal), Auto (warm lighting) or
Flash.
Preset manual 1
Fine-tune
Fine-tune
Preset manual
Preset manual
Fine-tune
Preset manual
White balance
White balance
White balance
Cancel
Fine-tune
Fine-tune
White balance
White balance
Fine-tune
Preset manual
Preset manual
Preset manual
White balance
Measure
Measuring window
Reference Section
E38
d Auto Bracketing (Continuous Shooting While
Changing the Exposure and White Balance)
Continuous shooting can be performed while changing the exposure
(brightness) automatically with the shutter speed (Tv), the aperture value (Av) or
ISO sensitivity (Sv), or multiple images can be recorded while varying the white
balance (WB). This is effective when adjusting the brightness of an image is
difficult, or when multiple light sources are mixed together and it is difficult to
decide the white balance.
1 Use the multi selector JK to select
the desired type of bracketing
(E39), and press I.
• Items can also be selected by rotating the
main command dial.
2 Select the number of images to
shoot and press I.
• 3 or 5 images can be selected.
3 Select the desired step increment
of compensation.
• For s (white balance bracketing), select
Range and set the bracketing range.
4 Press the n button or the k button.
• The monitor display returns to the shooting screen.
• To change the values to the default setting, select Reset and press the k
button.
Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, D, E, F or N M n button M d
(Auto bracketing) tab (A70)
Reset
Range
Increment
Number of shots
Auto bracketing
Reset
Range
Increment
Number of shots
Auto bracketing
Reset
Range
Increment
Number of shots
Auto bracketing
Reference Section
E39
Various types of bracketing can be set depending on the shooting mode.
B Notes About Auto Bracketing
• When exposure compensation (A69) is set with AE Bracketing (Tv), AE
Bracketing (Av) or AE Bracketing (Sv) simultaneously, a combined exposure
compensation is applied. The new exposure compensation value updates the
reference point to be displayed in the indicator.
• In White balance bracketing, only compensation for the color temperature
(horizontal direction from A (amber) to B (blue)) is performed. Compensation in the
vertical direction from G (green) to M (magenta) is not performed.
• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
Option
Description
k
OFF
(default setting)
Bracketing is not performed.
e
Exposure
bracketing (Tv)
When the shutter-release button is pressed all the
way, images are captured continuously while the
shutter speed is changed automatically.
• “Tv” stands for “Time value.”
h
Exposure
bracketing (Av)
When the shutter-release button is pressed all the
way, images are captured continuously while the
aperture value is changed automatically.
• “Av“ stands for “Aperture value.“
r
Exposure
bracketing (Sv)
When the shutter-release button is pressed all the
way, images are captured continuously while
changing the ISO sensitivity, with the shutter speed
and aperture value fixed.
• “Sv” stands for “Sensitivity value.”
s
White balance
bracketing
When the shutter-release button is pressed all the
way, one image is captured, and the set number of
images are recorded with the color temperature
changed for each one.
Shooting mode
Exposure
bracketing
(Tv)
Exposure
bracketing
(Av)
Exposure
bracketing
(Sv)
White
balance
bracketing
A (Programmed auto) w ––w
B (Shutter-priority auto) – w – w
C (Aperture-priority auto) w ––w
D (Manual) w – w w
Reference Section
E40
a Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)
(Changing the Settings for Image Recording)
Change the settings for image recording according to the shooting scene or
your preferences. Sharpness, contrast and saturation can be adjusted in detail.
* Only displayed when the setting customized in Custom Picture Control (E44)
has been registered.
B COOLPIX Picture Control
• The COOLPIX Picture Control function of this camera cannot be used with other
makes of cameras, Capture NX, Capture NX 2 and ViewNX 2 Picture Control
function.
• In h (movie custom setting) mode, Picture Control cannot be selected when
Shooting mode (E70) of the movie custom setting menu is set to Special
effects.
• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, D, E, F, N or h M n button M
a tab (A70)
Option
Description
b
Standard
(default setting)
Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended
for most situations.
c Neutral
Minimal processing for natural results. Select for images
that will later be extensively processed or retouched.
d Vivid
Images are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. Select
for images that emphasize primary colors, such as blue,
red, and green.
e Monochrome
Shoots monochrome photographs such as in black-and-
white or sepia.
f Custom 1
*
Changes to the setting of Custom 1 in COOLPIX Custom
Picture Control.
g Custom 2
*
Changes to the setting of Custom 2 in COOLPIX Custom
Picture Control.
Reference Section
E41
Customizing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls: Quick
Adjust and Manual Adjust
COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized using Quick adjust, which allows
for balanced adjustment of sharpness, contrast, saturation and other image
editing components, or manual adjust, which allows for detailed adjustment of
the components individually.
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select the desired type of COOLPIX
Picture Control and press the
k
button.
• Items can also be selected by rotating the
main command dial.
2 Use HI to highlight the desired
setting (E42) and use JK to
select a value.
• Press the k button to set the value.
• When COOLPIX Picture Controls are
modified from the default settings, an
asterisk (*) is displayed after the options in
the Picture Control setting menu.
• To change the values to the default setting, select Reset and press the k
button.
C View Grid of COOLPIX Picture Control
When the zoom control is moved toward g (i) on
the screen shown in step 1, the current and default
settings are displayed on a square grid so that you
can see their relations with the other COOLPIX
Picture Controls.
The vertical axis indicates the level of contrast, and
the horizontal axis indicates the level of saturation.
To return to the setting screen, move the zoom
control toward g (i) again.
• Rotate the multi selector to change to other COOLPIX Picture Controls.
• Press the k button to display the COOLPIX Picture Control setting screen (step 2
above).
• For Monochrome, the grid is displayed for contrast only.
• The grid is also displayed when adjusting Contrast or Saturation with manual
adjustment.
View grid
Monochrome
Vivid
Neutral
Standard
Reset
Back
Saturation
Contrast
Image sharpening
Quick adjust
Standard
Back
Standard
Reference Section
E42
Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust
Option Description
Quick adjust
1
Adjusts the sharpness, contrast and saturation levels
automatically.
Setting to the – side reduces the effect of the selected
COOLPIX Picture Control, and setting to the + side
emphasizes its effect.
• Default setting: 0
Image sharpening
Controls how much outlines are sharpened during shooting.
The higher the number, the sharper the image, and the lower
the number, the softer the image.
Select A (auto) for automatic adjustment.
• Default setting: 3 for Standard or Monochrome, 2 for
Neutral and 4 for Vivid
Contrast
Controls the contrast.
Setting to the – side gives the image a softer appearance,
and setting to the + side gives it a harder appearance. Select
lower values to prevent highlights in portrait subjects from
being “washed out” in direct sunlight, higher values to
preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast
subjects.
Select A (auto) for automatic adjustment.
• Default setting: 0
Saturation
2
Controls the vividness of colors.
Setting to the – side reduces the vividness, and setting to the
+ side increases the vividness.
Select A (auto) for automatic adjustment.
• Default setting: 0
Filter effects
3
Simulates the effect of color filters on monochrome
photographs.
•OFF: Filter effects are not used.
•Y (yellow), O (orange), R (red):
Enhance contrast. Can be used to tone down the
brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. The
contrast is strengthened in the order Y ➝ O ➝ R.
•G (green):
Softens skin tones. Suitable for portraits.
• Default setting: OFF
Reference Section
E43
1
Quick adjust is not available in Neutral, Monochrome, Custom 1 and Custom 2.
The values set manually are disabled if quick adjust is used after manual setting.
2
Not displayed for Monochrome.
3
Only displayed for Monochrome.
B Notes About Image Sharpening
• The effects of Image sharpening cannot be previewed in the monitor during
shooting. Check the results in playback mode.
• In h (movie custom setting) mode, the image sharpening effect is fixed at A
(auto).
B Contrast, Saturation and A (Auto)
• Results for contrast and saturation vary with the exposure, and the position and
size of the subject in the frame.
• The setting for the COOLPIX Picture Control which has A (auto) selected for either
Contrast or Saturation is displayed in green in the COOLPIX Picture Control grid.
Toning
3
Controls the tint used in monochrome photographs from
B&W (black-and-white), Sepia, and Cyanotype (blue-tinted
monochrome).
Pressing the multi selector I when Sepia or Cyanotype is
selected enables you to select a saturation level. Press JK to
adjust the saturation.
• Default setting: B&W (black-and-white)
Option Description
Reference Section
E44
Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture
Control)
Customize the settings of COOLPIX Picture Control (E41) and register them
in Custom 1 or Custom 2 of Picture Control in the quick menu.
Creating COOLPIX Custom Picture Controls
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select Edit and save, and press
the k button.
• Select Delete to delete a registered
Custom Picture Control.
2 Select the original COOLPIX Picture Control (E41) to be
edited, and press the k button.
3 Use HI to highlight the desired setting and use JK to
select a value (E41).
• The options are the same as those for adjusting the COOLPIX Picture Control.
• Press the k button when you finish adjustment.
• To change the values to the default setting, select Reset and press the k
button.
4 Select the registration destination
and press the k button.
•Custom 1 or Custom 2 becomes
selectable in Picture Control of the quick
menu.
• To change the adjusted values, select
Custom 1 or Custom 2 in Picture Control
or Custom Picture Control.
The Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode)
Rotate the mode dial to
A
,
B
,
C
,
D
,
E
,
F
or
N
M
d
button
M
A
,
B
,
C
or
D
tab (
A
13)
M
Custom Picture Control
Delete
Edit and save
Custom Picture Control
Custom 2
Custom 1
Save as
Reference Section
E45
Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the
exposure is known as “metering.”
Use this option to set the method of how the camera meters exposure.
1
When Focus-coupled metering is set to On and AF area mode (E49) is set to
Manual, the brightness of the subject is measured by giving higher priority to the
focus area. See “Focus-coupled Metering” (E58) for more information.
2
Can be used with focus lock (A85) to meter off-center subjects.
B Notes About Metering
• When digital zoom is in effect, Center-weighted or Spot is selected depending
on the magnification of an enlargement.
• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
C Display on the Shooting Screen
• When Center-weighted or Spot is selected, the metering range guide (A16) is
displayed (except when digital zoom is used).
• When
Focus-coupled metering is set to On, the metering range guide for
Spot is not displayed.
Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C
,
D
,
E
,
F
or
N M d button M A,
B, C or D tab (A13) M Metering
Option Description
G
Matrix
1
(default setting)
The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering.
Recommended for typical shooting.
q
Center-weighted
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest
weight to the subject in the center of the frame. The
classic metering for portraits; it preserves background
details while letting lighting conditions in the center of
the frame determine exposure.
2
r
Spot
1
The camera meters the area shown by the circle in the
center of the frame. This can be used when the subject
is much lighter or darker than the background. Ensure
that the subject is within the area shown by the circle
when shooting.
2
Reference Section
E46
Continuous Shooting
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C
,
D
,
E
,
F
or
N M d button M A
,
B
,
C
or
D tab (A13) M Continuous
Option Description
U
Single
(default setting)
One image is shot each time the shutter-release button
is pressed.
k Continuous H
While the shutter-release button is held all the way
down, images are captured continuously.
• The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 8 fps
and the maximum number of continuous shots is
about 6 (when image quality is set to Normal and
image size is set to F 4000×3000).
l Continuous M
While the shutter-release button is held all the way
down, images are captured continuously.
• The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 4 fps
and the maximum number of continuous shots is
about 6 (when image quality is set to Normal and
image size is set to F 4000×3000).
m Continuous L
While the shutter-release button is held all the way
down, images are captured continuously.
• The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 1 fps
and the maximum number of continuous shots is
about 30 (when image quality is set to Normal and
image size is set to F 4000×3000).
D
BSS (Best Shot
Selector)
While the shutter-release button is held all the way
down, the camera captures a series of up to 10 images
and automatically saves the sharpest image.
Use when shooting a stationary subject in a place where
flash photography is prohibited and camera shake is
likely to occur.
W Multi-shot 16
Each time the shutter-release
button is pressed all the way, the
camera captures a series of
16 images and saves it as a single
image.
• The frame rate for continuous
shooting is about 30 fps.
• Image quality is set to Normal and image size is fixed
at D (2560 × 1920 pixels).
• Digital zoom is not available.
Reference Section
E47
B Notes About Continuous Shooting
• Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first
shot in each series.
• It may take some time to save the images after shooting.
• When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images.
• The frame rate may become slower depending on the image quality, image size,
memory card type or shooting conditions (such as when recording RAW images).
• When using Multi-shot 16, Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps,
banding or variance in brightness or hue may occur in images that were captured
under lighting that flashes quickly at high speeds, such as fluorescent, mercury-
vapor, or sodium-vapor lighting.
• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
Interval Timer Shooting
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select X Intvl timer shooting, and
then press the k button.
n
Continuous H:
120 fps
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the
way, images are captured at a high speed rate.
• The frame rate for continuous shooting is about
120 fps and the maximum number of continuous
shots is 60.
• Image size is fixed at A (1280 × 960 pixels).
j
Continuous H:
60 fps
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the
way, images are captured at a high speed rate.
• The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 60 fps
and the maximum number of continuous shots is 60.
• Image size is fixed at A (1280 × 960 pixels).
X
Intvl timer
shooting
The camera shoots still images automatically at the
specified interval (E47).
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C
,
D
,
E
,
F
or
N M d button M A
,
B
,
C
or
D tab (A13) M Continuous
Option Description
Intvl timer shooting
Continuous H: 60 fps
Continuous
Reference Section
E48
2 Select the desired interval between
each shot and press the k button.
• The maximum number of images that can be
taken during interval timer shooting differs
according to the selected interval.
- 30 s: 600 images
- 1 min: 300 images
- 5 min: 60 images
- 10 min: 30 images
3 Press the d button to display the shooting screen.
4 Press the shutter-release button all
the way to shoot the first image.
• The shutter is automatically released at the
specified interval to shoot subsequent
images.
• The monitor turns off and the power-on lamp
flashes during the intervals between shots
(when the battery is used).
5 When the desired number of images have been taken,
press the shutter-release button.
• Shooting ends.
• Shooting ends automatically when the number of shot images reaches the
upper limit, or if the internal memory or memory card becomes full.
B Notes About Interval Timer Shooting
• To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during shooting, use a fully
charged battery.
• If the AC Adapter EH-5b and the Power Connector EP-5A (available separately)
(E104) are used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not,
under any circumstances, use an AC adapter other than the EH-5b or a power
connector other than the EP-5A. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
overheating or damage to the camera.
• Do not rotate the mode dial to a different setting while performing interval timer
shooting.
10 min
5 min
1 min
30 s
Intvl timer shooting
1/250
1/ 2 50
1/250 F5.6
F5 . 6
F5.6
600
60 0
600
Reference Section
E49
AF Area Mode
Change the method of how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.
• The AF area mode can also be selected by pressing the multi selector K (G)
(A58, E88).
• In A, B, C or D mode, the default setting is Center (normal).
• In u mode, the default setting is Auto.
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C
,
D
,
E
,
F
,
N
or
u M d
button M A
,
B
,
C
,
D
or
R tab (A13) M AF area mode
Option Description
a Face priority
When the camera detects a
human face, it focuses on that
face. See “Using Face
Detection” (A83) for more
information.
When framing a composition
with no human subjects or
detected faces, AF area mode
operates in the same way as
when set to Auto.
w Auto
The camera automatically
selects one or more of the
9 focus areas containing the
subject closest to the camera
when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
1280
1280
1280
1/250
1/250
1/250 F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
Focus area
1/250
1/250
1/250 F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
Focus areas
Reference Section
E50
x Manual
Use the multi selector
HIJK or rotate it to move
the focus area to where you
want to focus.
• To use the multi selector to
configure the flash mode or
other settings, press the k
button. To return to moving
the focus area, press the k
button again.
• At an Image size setting
(
E29) of H 3000×3000,
81 focus areas are available.
• When Metering (E45) is set to Matrix, the camera
meters by assigning greatest weight to the focus area.
y
u
Center
(normal)
Center
(wide)
The camera focuses on the
area in the center of the
frame.
Either the normal or wide size
can be selected for the focus
area.
s
Subject
tracking
*
Use this function to take
images of moving subjects.
Register the subject on which
the camera focuses. The
focus area automatically
moves to track the subject.
See “Using Subject Tracking”
(E51) for more information.
Option Description
Focus area
Scope of movable
focus area
1/2501/2501/250 F5.6F5.6F5.6
128012801280
Focus area
1280
1280
1280
1/250
1/250
1/250 F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
End
End
End
Reference Section
E51
* Not available in special effects mode.
B Notes About AF Area Mode
• When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the
frame regardless of the AF area mode setting.
• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
Using Subject Tracking
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select s Subject tracking, and
press the k button.
• Press the d button after changing the
settings and return to the shooting screen.
• The AF area mode can also be selected by
pressing the multi selector K (G).
M
Target
finding AF
*
When the camera detects the
main subject, it focuses on
that subject.
See “Using the Target Finding
AF” (A 82).
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C, D, E, F or N M d button M A
,
B
,
C
or
D tab (A13) M AF area mode
Option Description
1/250
1/250
1/250 F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
Focus areas
Target nding AF
Subject tracking
Center (wide)
Center (normal)
Manual
Auto
Face priority
AF area mode
Reference Section
E52
2 Register a subject.
• Align the subject that you want to track
with the border in the center of the monitor
and press the k button.
• When the subject is registered, a yellow
border (focus area) is displayed around that
subject and the camera begins tracking
that subject.
• If the subject cannot be registered, the
border glows red. Change the composition
and try registering the subject again.
• To cancel subject registration, press the k
button.
• If the camera can no longer track the
registered subject, the focus area
disappears. Register the subject again.
3 Press the shutter-release button
fully to take the picture.
• If the shutter-release button is pressed
while the focus area is not displayed, the
camera focuses on the subject in the center
of the frame.
B Notes About Subject Tracking
• If you perform operations such as zooming while the camera is tracking the
subject, the registration is canceled.
• Subject tracking may not be possible in certain shooting conditions.
1/250
1/250
F5.6
F5.6
1/250 F5.6
1280
1280
1280
Start
Start
Start
1/250
1/250
F5.6
F5.6
1/250 F5.6
End
End
End
1280
1280
1280
1/250
1/250
1/250 F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
Reference Section
E53
Autofocus Mode
Select how the camera focuses when shooting still images.
B Notes About Autofocus Mode
The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
C Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode (E71) in
the movie menu or movie custom setting menu.
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C, D, E, F or N M d button M A
,
B
,
C
or
D tab (A13) M Autofocus mode
Option Description
A
Single AF
(default setting)
The camera focuses only when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
B Full-time AF
The camera continues focusing even when the
shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The
sound of lens drive movement is heard while the
camera focuses.
Reference Section
E54
Flash Exp. Comp.
Adjust the flash output.
Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark.
B Notes About Flash Exp. Comp.
When flash exposure compensation has been set on the optional flash unit the
compensation values on the camera and the Speedlight are added.
Noise Reduction Filter
Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed
when saving images.
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C, D, E, F or N M d button M A
,
B
,
C
or
D tab (A13) M Flash exp. comp.
Option Description
+0.3 to +2.0
The flash output is increased from +0.3 to +2.0 EV, in
increments of 1/3 EV, to make the main subject of the frame
appear brighter.
0.0 (default setting) The flash output is not adjusted.
-0.3 to -2.0
The flash output is reduced from –0.3 to –2.0 EV, in
increments of 1/3 EV, to prevent unwanted highlights or
reflections.
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C, D, E, F or N M d button M A
,
B
,
C
or
D tab (A
13
) M
Noise reduction filter
Option Description
e
High
Performs noise reduction at a level higher than the
standard strength.
M
Normal
(default setting)
Performs noise reduction at the standard strength.
l Low
Performs noise reduction at a level lower than the
standard strength.
Reference Section
E55
Built-in ND Filter
When the camera's built-in ND filter is used, the amount of light that enters the
camera can be reduced to about one-eighth (equivalent to three steps lower in
terms of the exposure value) while shooting. Use in situations such as when
overexposure results from the subject being too bright.
C Effects of the Built-in ND Filter
Using the filter may enable the shooting of subjects that are too bright without
overexposing the image. It can also be used in situations such as when you want to
slow down the shutter speed at a low aperture value.
For example, at a shutter speed of 1/2000 second with the correct exposure, if the ND
filter is used to reduce the light in three steps, the speed can be changed to 1/250
second without changing the aperture value.
Distortion Control
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C, D, E, F or N M d button M A
,
B
,
C
or
D tab (A13) M Built-in ND filter
Option Description
On
The ND filter is used to reduce the light.
Off (default setting) The ND filter is not used.
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C, D, E, F or N M d button M A,
B, C or D tab (A13) M Distortion control
Option Description
On
The peripheral distortion that occurs due to the
intrinsic characteristics of lenses is corrected. The size
of the frame is reduced, as compared to when
distortion control is not enabled.
Off (default setting) Distortion is not corrected.
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Active D-Lighting
Details in highlights and shadows are preserved, and the natural contrast that is
seen with the naked eye is well reproduced in the image taken. This is
particularly effective for shooting scenes with high contrast, such as brightly lit
outdoor scenery from a dark room or shaded subjects at a sunny seaside.
B Notes About Active D-Lighting
• Additional time is required to record images after shooting.
• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
B Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting
The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu reduces exposure before
shooting to optimize the dynamic range. The D-Lighting (E10) option in the
playback menu optimizes dynamic range in images captured.
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C, D, E, F or N M d button M A,
B, C or D tab (A13) M Active D-Lighting
Option Description
a
b
c
High
Normal
Low
Set the effect level.
k
Off
(default setting)
Active D-Lighting is not applied.
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Zoom Memory
When the zoom control is moved while pressing the w1 button, the zoom
position (equivalent to focal length/angle of view in 35mm [135] format) is
switched to the positions that have been selected by setting the check box to
on in this menu option. The following settings are available: 28 mm, 35 mm,
50 mm, 85 mm, 105 mm, 135 mm and 200 mm.
• Select the focal length with the multi selector, and then press the k button
to set the check box to on w or off.
• The default setting is on w for all the check boxes.
• To finish the setting, press the multi selector K.
• The focal length set in the Startup zoom position is automatically set to
on w.
B Notes About Zoom Operation
• When more than one focal length has been set, move the zoom control while
pressing the w1 button to switch to the focal length closest to that before the
operation. To switch to a different focal length, release the zoom control and then
move it again.
• Release your finger from the w1 button when using digital zoom.
Startup Zoom Position
Set the zoom position (equivalent to focal length/angle of view in 35mm [135]
format) for when the camera is turned on.
The following settings are available: 28 mm (default setting), 35 mm, 50 mm,
85 mm, 105 mm, 135 mm and 200 mm.
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C, D, E, F or N M d button M A,
B, C or D tab (A13) M Zoom memory
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C, D, E, F or N M d button M A,
B, C or D tab (A13) M Startup zoom position
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M Exposure Preview
Focus-coupled Metering
Set whether or not to measure the brightness of the subject by giving higher
priority to the focus area when AF area mode (E49) is set to Manual.
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C, D, E, F or N M d button M A,
B, C or D tab (A13) M M exposure preview
Option Description
On
When the shutter speed and aperture value combination is
changed in
D (manual) mode, the brightness of the
shooting screen changes accordingly.
Off
(default setting)
The brightness of the shooting screen does not change.
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C, D, E, F or N M d button M A,
B, C or D tab (A13) M Focus-coupled metering
Option Description
On
(default setting)
When Metering (E45) is set to Matrix, the brightness is
measured with emphasis on the focus area. When Metering
is set to Spot, the brightness is measured in the focus area.
Off
The function for measuring the brightness coupled with the
selected focus area is disabled.
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Commander Mode
Set how the wirelessly-controlled optional flash unit fires when the flash mode
(A59) is set to z (commander mode).
C More Information
• See “Using the Commander Mode“ (E60) for more information.
• See “Speedlights (External Flash Unit)“ (E108) for more information.
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C, D, E, F or N M d button M A,
B, C or D tab (A13) M Commander mode
Option Description
Flash mode
Standard flash (default setting):
The flash unit (Speedlight) fires regardless of how bright the
subject is.
Slow sync:
The flash unit illuminates the main subject and at the same
time slow shutter speeds are used to capture the
background.
Rear-curtain sync:
Fill flash fires on the flash unit just before the shutter closes.
Red-eye reduction:
If the camera detects “red-eye” while saving an image, it
reduces the red-eye effect before the image is saved (A61).
Flash control mode
TTL (default setting):
Fill flash fires with the amount of light emitted by all flash
units (Speedlights) automatically adjusted according to the
shooting conditions.
• The compensation value is from –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV.
Manual:
Fill flash fires after adjusting the amount of light emitted by
all flash units.
• Select the flash output from w (full flash), S1/2,
S1/4, S1/8, S1/16, S1/32, S1/64 and S1/128.
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Using the Commander Mode
When the flash mode (A59) is set to z (commander mode), you can
wirelessly control an off-camera optional flash unit.
• Set the group and channel settings for the remote flash unit to “Group A”
and “3 CH,” respectively.
• Place the flash unit within the range shown in the diagram below.
• Set up the remote flash unit facing the camera to ensure that the light from
the built-in flash will enter the wireless remote sensor window of the remote
flash unit. Set up the remote flash unit in a position closer to the subject
than the camera.
• The distances shown in the diagram above may vary depending on the
surrounding environment.
Approx. 5 m
(16 ft) or less
50° or less
30° or less
Approx. 3.5 m
(11.5 ft) or less
Camera
(built-in flash)
Approx. 3.5 m
(11.5 ft) or less
30° or less
50° or less
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E61
B Notes About Using Commander Mode
• In commander mode, the camera's built-in flash emits low-level flashes in order to
control the flash unit. Therefore, the built-in flash must always be raised when
using commander mode. The remote flash unit fires in accordance with the
Commander mode options (E59) set.
• The built-in flash is not usable when it is set to the commander mode.
• Ensure that light directly from the flash unit or strong reflections do not enter the
shooting lens of the camera. It may not be possible to obtain the correct exposure
if such light enters the lens.
• If the light of the remote flash bounces and does not directly light a subject, set the
Flash control mode of the Commander mode (E59) to Manual in order to
adjust the flash output.
• Aside from monitor preflashes, the camera's built-in flash emits low-level flashes
during shooting to match the flash timing of the flash unit. When shooting a
subject at close distance, these low-level flashes may be captured on the image. To
prevent such adverse effects, use a lower ISO sensitivity or a larger aperture value
(A50).
• Refer to the documentation provided with your Speedlight for more information
on flash unit settings.
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E62
See “Editing Still Images“ (E9) for information about image editing functions.
a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
If you configure print order settings in advance, you can use them with the
printing methods listed below.
• Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab that supports DPOF (Digital
Print Order Format) printing.
• Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot.
• Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer (E20).
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select Select images, and press
the k button.
2 Select images (up to 99) and the
number of copies (up to 9) of each.
• Use the multi selector JK or rotate it to
select images, and use HI to specify the
number of copies to be printed.
• Images selected for printing are indicated
by the check mark icon and the numeral
indicating the number of copies to be
printed. If no copies have been specified for images, the selection is
canceled.
• Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f
(h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
• Press the k button when setting is complete.
The Playback Menu
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button (A12) M a Print
order
Delete print order
Select images
Print order
Back
Print selection
111 11 3223
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3 Select whether or not to print
shooting date and shooting
information.
• Select Date and press the k button to
print the shooting date on all images.
• Select Info and press the k button to print
the shutter speed and aperture value on all
images.
• Lastly, select Done and press the k button to complete the print order.
B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information
• Some printers may not be able to print the shooting date and shooting
information.
• Shooting information is not printed when the camera is connected to a printer.
• The Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order option is
displayed.
• The date printed is that saved when the image was
captured.
• For images taken with the Print date (E77)
option enabled, only the date and time imprinted
at the time of shooting are printed, even if the
Print order date option is enabled for the images.
B Notes About Print Order
RAW (NRW) images cannot be set for print order. Create a JPEG image using RAW
(NRW) processing (E15), and then set the JPEG image for print order.
C Canceling Existing Print Order
Select Delete print order in step 1 of “Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)”
(E62).
C More Information
See “Printing Images of Size 1:1” (E29) for more information.
Info
Date
Done
Print order
15/11/2013
15 / 1 1 / 2 0 13
15/11/2013
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b Slide Show
Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files
(A97) are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is
displayed.
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select Start and press the k
button.
• The slide show begins.
• To change the interval between images,
select Frame intvl, press the k button,
and specify the desired interval time before
selecting Start.
• To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop and press the k button
before selecting Start.
• The maximum playback time is up to about 30 minutes even if Loop is
enabled.
2 Select End or Restart.
• The screen shown on the right is displayed
after the slide show ends or is paused. To
exit the show, select G and then press the
k button. To resume the slide show, select
F and then press the k button.
Operations During Playback
• Use JK to display the previous/next image. Press and hold to rewind/fast
forward.
• Press the k button to pause or end the slide show.
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button (A12) M b Slide
show
Loop
Frame intvl
Start
Pause
Slide show
3s
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E65
c Delete
Delete selected images, or all images at one time.
See “Using the Screen for Selecting Images” (A90) for more information.
B Notes About Deletion
• Deleted images cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer
before deleting them.
• Images marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted (E66).
• I is displayed on the image selection screen for images where RAW (NRW) and
JPEG images are recorded at the same time.
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button (A12) M c Delete
Option Description
Erase selected
images
On the image selection screen, select the images for deletion.
• When images where RAW (NRW) and JPEG images are
recorded at the same time are selected, the RAW (NRW) and
JPEG images are deleted at the same time.
• When the key picture of a sequence is selected, all images
in the sequence are deleted.
All images
Delete all images.
• This option is not displayed when images in a sequence
are displayed in full-frame playback mode.
Entire sequence
This option is displayed when images in a sequence are
displayed in full-frame playback mode.
Delete all images in the displayed sequence.
Erase selected
NRW images
Only RAW (NRW) images are displayed on the image selection
screen. Select and delete images.
• For images where RAW (NRW) and JPEG images are
recorded at the same time, only RAW (NRW) images are
deleted.
Erase selected
JPEG images
Only JPEG images are displayed on the image selection
screen. Select and delete images.
• For images where RAW (NRW) and JPEG images are
recorded at the same time, only JPEG images are deleted.
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E66
d Protect
The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion.
Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images
from the image selection screen (A90).
Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card
(E85) permanently deletes protected files.
f Rotate Image
Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback.
Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees
counterclockwise.
Images that were recorded in the “tall” orientation can be rotated up to 180
degrees in either direction.
Select an image from the image selection screen (A90). When the Rotate
image screen is displayed, use the multi selector JK or rotate it to rotate the
image 90 degrees.
Press the k button to finalize display orientation, and save orientation
information with the image.
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button (A12) M d Protect
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button (A12) M f Rotate
image
RotateBack
Rotate image
RotateBack
Rotate image
RotateBack
Rotate image
Rotate 90 degrees
counterclockwise
Rotate 90 degrees
clockwise
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E Voice Memo
Voice memos can be recorded and attached to images.
Recording Voice Memos
• Press and hold the k button to record (up to
about 20 seconds).
• Do not touch the microphone.
• During recording, o and p flash in the
monitor.
• The voice memo playback screen is displayed
after recording ends. Press the k button to
play back the voice memo.
• Delete the current voice memo before recording a new voice memo.
• p is displayed for images with a voice memo when in full-frame playback
mode.
• Press the multi selector J before or after recording a voice memo to return
to the playback menu.
Playing Voice Memos
Select an image with p displayed before
pressing the d button.
• Press the k button to play the voice memo.
Press the button again to stop playback.
• Move the zoom control during playback to
adjust playback volume.
• Press J before or after playing a voice memo
to return to the playback menu.
Deleting Voice Memos
Press the l button on the voice memo playback
screen. Use HI to select Ye s and press the k
button.
• To delete a voice memo for a protected
image, the Protect setting must first be
disabled.
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button
(A12) M E Voice memo
17s17s17s
Back
Back
Back
12s
12s
12s
No
Yes
File will be deleted. OK?
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E68
h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and
Memory Card)
Copy images or movies between the internal memory and a memory card.
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select a destination option to
which images are copied and press
the
k button.
2 Select a copy option and press the
k button.
• If you choose the Selected images option,
use the image selection screen to specify
images (A90).
B Notes About Copying Images
• Only files in formats that this camera can record can be copied.
• When images saved with an Image quality (E27) setting of RAW (NRW) + Fine
or RAW (NRW) + Normal are selected, the RAW (NRW) and JPEG images are
copied at the same time.
• Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or
that have been modified on a computer.
• The Print order (E62) settings configured for images are not copied.
C Notes About Copying Images in a Sequence
• If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images, all images in the
sequence are copied.
• If you press the d button while images in a sequence are displayed, only the
Card to camera copy option is available. All images in the sequence are copied if
you select Current sequence.
C Copying to a Memory Card That Contains No Images
When the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images. is
displayed. Press the d button to select Copy.
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button (A12) M h Copy
Card to camera
Camera to card
Copy
All images
Selected images
Camera to card
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E69
C Sequence Display Options
Select the method used to display images in the sequence (E7).
Settings are applied to all sequences, and the setting is saved in the camera’s
memory even if the camera is turned off.
x Choose Key Picture
Specify a different image in the sequence as the key picture.
• When the key picture selection screen is displayed, select an image (A90).
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button (A12) M C
Sequence display options
Option Description
Individual pictures
Displays each image in a sequence individually. g is
displayed on the playback screen.
Key picture only
(default setting)
Displays only the key picture for images in a sequence.
Press the c button (playback mode) M display a sequence for which you
want to change the key picture M d button (A12) M x Choose key
picture
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E70
Shooting Mode (Movie Custom Setting Only)
Set the standard shooting mode during h (movie custom setting) mode.
C Notes About Shooting Mode
The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
Custom Picture Control (Movie Custom Setting
Only)
To set Custom Picture Control, see “Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom
Picture Control)“ (E44).
The Movie and Movie Custom Setting
Menus
Rotate the mode dial to h M d button M Z (movie custom setting)
tab (A96) M Shooting mode
Option Description
C
Aperture-priority auto
(default setting)
Use this mode to shoot subjects clearly with both
the foreground and background in focus or to blur
the subject's background intentionally (A51).
D
Manual
Use this mode to control the exposure according to
shooting requirements (A51).
R
Special effects
Use this mode to apply the effects to images during
shooting. Select one of the following:
•Painting (default setting), Cross process, Soft,
Nostalgic sepia, High key, Low key and
Selective color
See A46 for more information on characteristics
of each special effect.
Rotate the mode dial to h M d button M Z (movie custom setting)
tab (A96) M Custom Picture Control
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E71
Autofocus Mode
Set how the camera focuses when recording movies.
C Notes About Autofocus Mode
• When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at
Single AF.
• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
Built-in ND Filter (Movie Custom Setting Only)
To set built-in ND filter, see “Built-in ND Filter“ (E55).
Rotate the mode dial to e or h M d button M D (movie) or Z
(movie custom setting) tab (A96) M Autofocus mode
Option Description
A
Single AF
(default setting)
Focus is locked when movie recording starts. Select this
option when the distance between the camera and the
subject will remain fairly consistent.
B Full-time AF
The camera focuses continuously.
Select this option when the distance between the
camera and subject will change significantly during
recording. The sound of the camera focusing may be
heard in the recorded movie. Use of Single AF is
recommended to prevent the sound of the camera
focusing from interfering with recording.
Rotate the mode dial to h M d button M Z (movie custom setting)
tab (A96) M Built-in ND filter
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E72
Wind Noise Reduction
Welcome Screen
Configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.
Rotate the mode dial to e or h M d button M D (movie) or Z
(movie custom setting) tab (A96) M Wind noise reduction
Option Description
Y On
Reduces the sound produced when wind passes over
the microphone. Other sounds may become difficult to
hear during playback.
k
Off
(default setting)
Wind noise reduction is not enabled.
The Setup Menu
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Welcome screen
Option Description
None
(default setting)
Does not display the welcome screen.
COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen with the COOLPIX logo.
Select an image
Displays an image selected for the welcome screen.
• The image selection screen is displayed. Select an image
(A90) and press the k button.
• Because a copy of the selected image is saved in the
camera, it will be displayed when the camera is turned on,
even if the original image is deleted.
• An image cannot be selected if its aspect ratio is different
from that of the screen, or if the image size is extremely
small after the small picture or crop function is applied.
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E73
Time Zone and Date
Set the camera clock.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Time zone and date
Option Description
Date and time
• Select an item: Press the multi
selector JK (changes
between D, M, Y, hour, and
minute).
• Edit the date and time: Press
HI. Date and time can also
be changed by rotating the
multi selector or main
command dial.
• Apply the setting: Select the minute setting and press the k
button or K.
Date format
Select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/Month/
Year.
Time zone
Set time zone and daylight saving time.
• When Travel destination (
x) is set after having set the
home time zone (w), the time difference between the travel
destination and the home time zone is automatically
calculated, and the date and time are saved for the selected
region.
1115
15
10
Date and time
2013
YMD
Edit
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E74
Setting the Time Zone
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select Time zone and press the k
button.
2 Select w Home time zone or
x Travel destination and press
the k button.
• The date and time displayed in the monitor
changes depending on whether the home
time zone or travel destination is selected.
3 Press K.
4 Use JK to select the time zone.
• The time difference between home and
the travel destination is displayed.
• Press H to enable daylight saving time
function, and W is displayed. Press I to
disable the daylight saving time function.
• Press the k button to apply the time zone.
• If the correct time is not displayed for the
home or travel destination time zone
setting, set the appropriate time in Date
and time.
15:30
London, Casablanca
15/11/2013
Time zone
Date format
Date and time
Time zone and date
0:30
Tokyo, Seoul
16/11/2013
Travel destination
Home time zone
Time zone
0:30
Tokyo, Seoul
16/11/2013
Travel destination
Home time zone
Time zone
10:30 -5:00
New York
Toronto
Lima
Back
10:30
New York, Toronto, Lima
15/11/2013
Travel destination
Home time zone
Time zone
Time difference
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E75
Monitor Settings
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Monitor settings
Option Description
Image review
On (default setting): The captured image is displayed in the
monitor immediately after shooting and the monitor display
returns to the shooting screen.
Off: The captured image is not displayed immediately after
shooting.
Tone level information: Tone level information (A11) is
displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting.
Brightness
Set the monitor brightness to one of 6 levels.
• Default setting: 3
• u is suitable when very bright light under the open sky
makes the monitor difficult to see. Colors may appear
different from the actual image.
• Cannot be set when the viewfinder is used.
Photo info
Set the display options displayed in the monitor (A11)
during shooting. The following display options can be set for
each of Show info and Hide info.
X Virtual horizon: Displays the virtual horizon for checking
whether the camera is horizontal. When the camera is
horizontal or vertical, the mark on the virtual horizon display
turns green.
Y Histograms: Displays a graph that shows the brightness
distribution in the image (A16).
Z Framing grid: Displays a boxed guide for framing.
• Default setting: All hidden (off)
• To select show or hide, select an option with the multi
selector, and then press the k button to turn the check
box on w or off.
• After finishing the setting, select Confirm and press the k
button.
Virtual horizon
display
Select Circle (default setting) or Bars when the virtual horizon
is set to be displayed in Photo info (A16).
Playback/menus
Select which of the monitor and viewfinder is used to display
the playback screen or menu screen when the c button or
d button is pressed during shooting.
Monitor priority: Switches to the monitor when the
viewfinder has been used for shooting.
Monitor or viewfinder (default setting): Either the monitor
or viewfinder which had been selected before the c button
or d
button was pressed is continuously used.
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E76
B Notes About Photo Info
• The histogram is not displayed during movie recording. The virtual horizon is
displayed only before recording is started.
• The virtual horizon is not displayed in the following scene modes.
Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait, Food, Panorama and Pet
portrait
• The virtual horizon and histogram may not be displayed when shooting with some
of the settings of Smile timer or AF area mode. See A80 for more information.
• In shooting modes E, F and N, set Photo info in the specialized menus for
E, F and N (A73, 75).
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E77
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Images)
The shooting date and time can be imprinted on
the images when shooting, allowing the
information to be printed even from printers that
do not support date printing (E63).
B Notes About Print Date
• Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The
date and time cannot be imprinted on images after they have been captured.
• The date and time cannot be imprinted in the following situations.
- When the scene mode is set to Easy panorama or Panorama assist
- When Image quality (E27) is set to RAW (NRW), RAW (NRW) + Fine or
RAW (NRW) + Normal
- When Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected for
Continuous (E46)
- When shooting movies
• The imprinted date and time may be difficult to read when using a small image
size.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Print date
Option Description
f Date
Date is imprinted on images.
S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on images.
k Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on images.
15/11/2013
15 / 1 1 / 2 0 13
15/11/2013
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E78
Self-timer: After Release
Set whether or not to cancel the self-timer setting after shooting with self-timer (
A
62).
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Self-timer: after release
Option Description
Exit self-timer mode
(default setting)
Cancels the self-timer setting after shooting.
• When the self-timer remote control (10s/2s/1s) has
been set (E106), the setting is changed to the
quick-response remote after shooting.
• When smile timer (A63) has been set, the setting is
not canceled.
Stay in self-timer mode
Shooting is continued without canceling the self-timer
setting.
• The setting is canceled when the camera is turned
off.
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E79
Vibration Reduction
Set to reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting.
Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera
during shooting.
B Notes About Vibration Reduction
• After turning on the camera or after switching from playback mode to shooting
mode, wait for the shooting mode screen to be displayed completely before
taking images.
• Images displayed in the camera monitor immediately after shooting may be
displayed blurry.
• Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera
shake in some situations.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Vibration reduction
Option Description
g
On
(default setting)
Vibration reduction is enabled.
The camera automatically detects the panning
direction and only compensates for vibration caused
by camera shake.
When the camera is panned horizontally, for example,
vibration reduction only reduces vertical shake. If the
camera is panned vertically, vibration reduction only
compensates for horizontal shake.
k Off
Vibration reduction is disabled.
Reference Section
E80
AF Assist
Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator which assists autofocus operation.
B Notes About the AF-assist Illuminator
In shooting modes E, F and N, set AF assist in the specialized menu for E, F
or N (A73, 75).
ISO Sensitivity Step Value
Set the step value of the sensitivity to be set for ISO sensitivity (E33) of the
quick menu.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M AF assist
Option Description
Auto
(default setting)
The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when
the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of
about 4.0 m (13 ft) at the maximum wide-angle
position and about 2.0 m (6 ft 6 in.) at the maximum
telephoto position.
• Note that for some scene modes or focus areas, the
AF-assist illuminator may not light.
Off The AF-assist illuminator does not light.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M ISO sensitivity step value
Option Description
1 step
(default setting)
The ISO sensitivity step value is set to 1 step.
•80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1
(equivalent to ISO 6400)
1/3 step
The ISO sensitivity step value is set to 1/3 step.
•80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640,
800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, Hi 1
(equivalent to ISO 6400)
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E81
Digital Zoom
B Notes About Digital Zoom
• Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.
- When Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait, Easy panorama in
Panorama or Pet portrait is selected in scene mode
- When Zoom exposure is selected in special effects mode
• Digital zoom cannot be used when using certain settings of other functions.
• When digital zoom is in effect, Metering (E45) is set to Center-weighted or
Spot depending on the magnification of an enlargement.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Digital zoom
Option Description
On
(default setting)
Digital zoom is enabled.
Crop
The zoom ratio is limited within a range in which the
image quality does not deteriorate (up to the V
position of the zoom indicator) (A33).
• Digital zoom cannot be used in the following
situations.
- When Image size is F 4000×3000,
E 3264×2448, I 3984×2656, u 3968×2232
or H 3000×3000
- When the Movie options setting is d
1080P/30p/o 1080P/25p, e 1080/
30p/p 1080/25p, h/u HS 480/4×,
i/w HS 720/2× or j/x HS 1080/
0.5×
- When Continuous is set to Continuous H: 120
fps or Continuous H: 60 fps
Off Digital zoom is disabled.
Reference Section
E82
Zoom Speed
Set the zoom operation speed. Slow down the zoom speed to minimize the
recording of the zoom operating noise during movie recording.
Fixed Aperture
C More Information
See “Aperture Value (F-number) and Zoom“ (A50) for more information.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Zoom speed
Option Description
k
Auto
(default setting)
During still image shooting, the zoom operates at the
Normal speed. During movie recording, the zoom
operates at a lower speed than Normal.
z Normal
During both still image shooting and movie recording,
the zoom operates at the normal speed. Rotating the
zoom control all the way in either direction adjusts the
zoom quickly, while moving the control partially
adjusts the zoom slowly.
y Quiet
During both still image shooting and movie recording,
the zoom operates at a lower speed than Normal.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Fixed aperture
Option Description
On
In C or D shooting mode, zooming can be performed
with minimum changes in the aperture value.
• When the f-number exceeds the aperture control
range at a new zoom position, the aperture value is
not fixed.
Off
(default setting)
The aperture value is not fixed.
Reference Section
E83
Sound Settings
Record Orientation
Set whether or not to record the “tall” orientation data on the images that are
shot with the camera held in “tall” orientation.
• The orientation data can be changed after shooting using Rotate image in
the playback menu (E66).
B Notes About Recording the “Tall” Orientation Data
• In Continuous or Auto bracketing mode, all images are recorded with the same
orientation data as the first image.
• Correct orientation data may not be obtained for images recorded with the
camera facing up or down.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Sound settings
Option Description
Button sound
When On (default setting) is selected, the camera
produces one beep when operations are performed,
two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and
three beeps when an error occurs. The start-up sound
is also produced.
• Sounds are disabled when using Pet portrait scene
mode.
• The start-up sound is not produced when Welcome
screen is set to None.
Shutter sound
When On (default setting) is selected, the shutter
sound is produced when the shutter is released.
• The shutter sound is not produced when using
continuous shooting mode, when recording
movies, or when using Pet portrait scene mode.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Record orientation
Option Description
Auto
(default setting)
The “tall” orientation data is recorded on the images
when they are shot.
When Rotate tall (
E84) is set to On, the images are
displayed in “tall” orientation during playback.
Off The “tall” orientation data is not recorded.
Reference Section
E84
Rotate Tall
Auto Off
Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode
(A27).
You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min.
C Notes About Auto Off
• The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the
following situations:
- When a menu is displayed: 3 minutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min)
- When the AC Adapter EH-5b is connected: 30 minutes
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Rotate tall
Option Description
On
(default setting)
The images are rotated when the camera is turned in “tall” or
landscape orientation during playback. The images on which
the “tall” orientation data is recorded are displayed in “tall”
orientation.
Off The images are not rotated.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Auto off
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E85
Format Memory/Format Card
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.
Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes
all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to
transfer important images to a computer before formatting.
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
during formatting.
Formatting the Internal Memory
Remove the memory card from the camera. The
Format memory option is displayed in the
setup menu.
Formatting Memory Cards
Insert a memory card in the camera. The
Format card option is displayed in the setup
menu.
Language
Select a language for display of camera menus and messages.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Format memory/Format card
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Language
No
Format
be deleted! OK?
All images will
Format memory
No
Format
be deleted! OK?
All images will
Format card
Reference Section
E86
TV Settings
Adjust settings for connection to a TV.
C HDMI and HDMI-CEC
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a multimedia interface.
HDMI-CEC (HDMI-Consumer Electronics Control) allows compatible devices to inter-
operate.
External Mic Sensitivity
Set the external microphone sensitivity to Auto (default setting), High,
Medium or Low when recording movies.
When the microphone sensitivity is set to Auto, the camera automatically
adjusts the microphone sensitivity.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M TV settings
Option Description
Video mode
Select from NTSC and PAL.
Both NTSC and PAL are standards for analog color
television broadcasting.
• The available frame rates in Movie options (E30)
change depending on the setting of the video
mode.
HDMI
Select a resolution for HDMI output. When Auto
(default setting) is selected, the option best suited to
the TV to which the camera is connected is
automatically selected from 480p, 720p, or 1080i.
HDMI device control
When On (default setting) is selected, the HDMI-CEC-
compatible TV’s remote control can be used to control
the camera during playback (E19).
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M External mic sensitivity
Reference Section
E87
Customize Command Dials
Swap the function of the main command dial for that of the sub-command dial
when the exposure is set (A49).
• This option is available only when shooting mode is set to A, B, C, D, E,
F or N mode or during movie custom setting mode (when Shooting
mode is set to Aperture-priority auto or Manual).
Command Dial Rotation
Change the direction of operation when the command dial is rotated during
shooting.
• This option is available only when shooting mode is set to A, B, C, D, E,
F or N mode or during movie custom setting mode (when Shooting
mode is set to Aperture-priority auto or Manual).
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Customize command dials
Option Description
No swap
(default setting)
In A mode, set the flexible program using the main
command dial.
In B, C or D mode, set the shutter speed using the
main command dial and set the aperture value using
the sub-command dial.
Swap main and sub
In A mode, set the flexible program using the sub-
command dial.
In B, C or D mode, set the shutter speed using the
sub-command dial and set the aperture value using
the main command dial.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Command dial rotation
Option Description
Standard rotation
(default setting)
For example, in
B mode, the shutter speed is set to the
low speed side if the main command dial is rotated
counterclockwise.
Reverse rotation
For example, in
B mode, the shutter speed is set to the
high speed side if the main command dial is rotated
counterclockwise.
Reference Section
E88
Multi Selector Right Press
Set the function to be performed when the multi selector K is pressed.
Delete Button Options
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Multi selector right press
Option Description
AF area mode
(default setting)
The AF area mode (E49) setting is displayed when the
multi selector K is pressed.
Off The setting is not displayed.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Delete button options
Option Description
Press twice to delete
Press the l button once more to delete an image while
the deletion confirmation message is displayed (A37).
Disable second press
(default setting)
Even if the l button is pressed again while the
deletion confirmation message is displayed, the image
is not deleted.
Reference Section
E89
AE/AF Lock Button
Set the function to be performed when the AE-L/AF-L button (A4) is pressed
while shooting.
• See “Focusing During Movie Recording“ (A93) for more information on the
operation when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed during movie recording.
B Notes About AE/AF Lock Button Setting
• When the scene mode is Scene auto selector, AF-L (focus locking) using the AE-
L/AF-L button is disabled. When the scene mode is Fireworks show, the AE-L/AF-
L button cannot be used.
• AE-L (exposure locking) cannot be used when the shooting mode is set to D.
• AF-L (focus locking) cannot be used when focus mode (A64) is set to E (manual
focus).
C More Information
See “Focus Lock” (A85) for more information.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M AE/AF lock button
Option Description
AE/AF lock
(default setting)
Locks both the focus and exposure while the AE-L/AF-L
button is pressed.
AE lock only
Locks
only the exposure while the
AE-L/AF-L
button is
pressed.
AE lock (Hold)
Locks
the exposure when the
AE-L/AF-L
button is
pressed. To cancel the lock, press the button again.
AF lock only
Locks only the focus while the AE-L/AF-L button is
pressed.
Reference Section
E90
Fn1 + Shutter Button
Set the function to be performed when the shutter-release button is pressed
while pressing the w1 (function 1) button (A4) during shooting.
• This option is available when A, B, C, D, E, F or N is selected for
shooting mode.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Fn1 + shutter button
Option Description
Off
(default setting)
Shoots without changing the setting.
RAW (NRW)/NORMAL
(Image quality) (E27)
Changes the image quality setting for images to be
shot.
When Fine or Normal is set, the setting is changed to
RAW (NRW), and when RAW (NRW) is set, it is
changed to Normal.
• The image size is F 4000×3000.
• Shoots without changing the setting when RAW
(NRW) + Fine or RAW (NRW) + Normal is set.
ISO sensitivity (E33) Shoots with ISO sensitivity set to Auto.
White balance (E35)
Shoots with White balance set to Auto (normal).
• Cannot be used when Picture Control is set to
Monochrome.
Picture Control (E40) Shoots with COOLPIX Picture Control set to Standard.
Reference Section
E91
Fn1 + Command Dial/Fn1 + Selector Dial
Set the function to be performed when the command dial or multi selector is
rotated while pressing the w1 (function 1) button during shooting.
• Rotating either the main command dial or sub-command dial enables the
command dial operation.
• This option is available when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D, E, F, N
or movie custom setting mode.
B Notes About Fn1 + Command Dial/Fn1 + Selector Dial
Operation is disabled when AE or AF is locked.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Fn1 + command dial/Fn1 +
selector dial
Option Description
Off
(default setting)
No function is set. Operation will be disabled.
Metering (E45) Change the setting for metering.
Continuous (E46) Change the settings for continuous shooting.
Flash exp. comp.
(E54)
Change the setting for Flash exp. comp.
Active D-Lighting
(E56)
Change the setting for Active D-Lighting.
ISO sensitivity (E33) Change the setting for ISO sensitivity.
White balance (E35)
Change the setting for white balance.
• Preset manual measurement and fine adjustment of
white balance are not available.
Picture Control (E40)
Change the setting for COOLPIX Picture Control.
• Quick adjust and manual adjust are not available.
Vibration reduction
(E79)
Change the setting for vibration reduction.
Reference Section
E92
Fn1 Guide Display
Fn2 Button
Set the function to be performed when the w2 button (A5) is pressed.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Fn1 guide display
Option Description
On
(default setting)
When the w1 (function 1) button is pressed during
shooting, guides for the functions assigned to Fn1 +
shutter button (E90), Fn1 + command dial and
Fn1 + selector dial (E91) are displayed in the
monitor.
• In the shooting modes or settings during which the
w1 button cannot be used, X will be displayed.
Off
Even if the w1 button is pressed, guides are not
displayed.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Fn2 button
Option Description
Off No function is set. Operation will be disabled.
Show/hide info
(default setting)
Switches the information displayed in the monitor
during shooting and playback (A11).
Virtual horizon,
View/hide histograms,
View/hide framing grid
Shows or hides the virtual horizon, histogram or
framing grid (E75) in the monitor during shooting.
Built-in ND filter
Change the built-in ND filter (E55) setting during
shooting.
Reference Section
E93
Customize My Menu
Register frequently used menu items in My
Menu (up to 5 items). The settings of the menu
items registered in My Menu can be checked
and changed in the I tab of the quick
menu(only when the shooting mode is set to A,
B, C, D, E, F or N).
The following items can be registered.
* Select to remove an item from My Menu.
Registering into My Menu
1 Use the multi selector HI to
select the menu item and press the
k button.
2 Select the menu item to be
registered and press the k
button.
• To finish the setting, press J.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Customize My Menu
• Custom Picture Control (E44) • Active D-Lighting (E56)
• Metering (E45) • Vibration reduction (E79)
• Continuous (E46) • Digital zoom (E81)
• AF area mode (E49) • Format memory/Format card (E85)
• Autofocus mode (E53) • Built-in ND filter (E55)
• Flash exp. comp. (E54) • Eye-Fi upload (E96)
• Noise reduction filter (E54) • None (delete)*
• Distortion control (E55)
Single
Autofocus mode
AF area mode
Continuous
Metering
Custom Picture Control
Autofocus mode
AF area mode
Continuous
Metering
Custom Picture Control
Customize My Menu
Noise reduction lter
Flash exp. comp.
Autofocus mode
AF area mode
Continuous
Metering
Custom Picture Control
Customize My Menu : 1
Reference Section
E94
Reset File Numbering
When Ye s is selected, the sequential numbering of file numbers is reset
(E103). After resetting, a new folder is created and the file number for the next
image taken starts with “0001.”
B Notes About Reset File Numbering
Reset file numbering cannot be applied when the folder number reaches 999 and
there are images in the folder. Insert a new memory card, or format the internal
memory/memory card (E85).
C Folders for Storing Files
Still images, movies and voice memos shot or recorded with this camera are saved in
folders of the internal memory/memory card.
• Sequential numbers are added to folder names in ascending order, starting with
“100” and ending with “999” (the folder names are not displayed on the camera).
• A new folder is created in the following situations.
- When the number of files in a folder reaches 200
- When a file in a folder is numbered “9999”
- When Reset file numbering is performed
• A new folder is created each time a series of images are captured using panorama
assist or interval timer shooting, and the images are saved in that folder with file
numbers starting with “0001.”
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Reset file numbering
Reference Section
E95
Accessory Terminal
Set this option when the optional Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10 or GPS
unit (E105) is attached to the accessory terminal (A2).
B Notes About Use GPS to Set Clock
• Date/time adjustment by Use GPS to set clock is set according to the time zone
set in Time zone and date (A28, E73) of the setup menu. Check the time
zone before setting Use GPS to set clock.
• The date/time set using Use GPS to set clock is not as accurate as radio clocks.
Use Time zone and date in the setup menu to set the time if it is not accurate in
Use GPS to set clock.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Accessory terminal
Option Description
Power supply
When set to On (default setting), the WR-R10 or GPS
unit works.
Use GPS to set clock
When the GPS unit is attached, signals from the GPS
satellites are used to set the date and time of the
camera's internal clock (only when Power supply is
set to On). Check the positioning status before setting
the clock.
Reference Section
E96
Eye-Fi Upload
B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards
• Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if
Enable is selected.
• Remove your Eye-Fi card from the camera where wireless devices are prohibited.
Signals may be transmitted even if Disable is selected.
• Refer to the instruction manual of your Eye-Fi card for more information. In the
event of malfunction, contact the card manufacturer.
•
The camera can be used to turn
Eye-Fi
cards on and off, but may not support other
Eye-Fi
functions.
• The camera is not compatible with the Endless Memory function. When it is set on
a computer, disable the function. If the Endless Memory function is enabled, the
number of images taken may not be displayed correctly.
• Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase. Observe all local laws
concerning wireless devices.
• Leaving the setting as Enable will result in the battery being depleted in a shorter
period of time.
C Eye-Fi Communication Indicator
The communication status of the Eye-Fi card in the camera can be confirmed in the
monitor (A14).
• w: Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable.
• x (lights): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload.
• x (flashes): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading data.
• z: An error occurred. The camera cannot control the Eye-Fi card.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Eye-Fi upload
Option Description
b
Enable
(default setting)
Upload images created by the camera to a preselected
destination.
c Disable Images are not uploaded.
Reference Section
E97
MF Distance Indicator Units
Set either m (meter) (default setting) or ft (feet) for the unit of gauge displayed
when the focus mode is set to manual focus (A66).
Reverse Indicators
Change the +/– display direction of the exposure indicator (A51) displayed
when shooting mode is D and the indicator displayed for setting bracketing
(E38).
• Default setting: The – side of the indicators is set to the left and + side is set
to the right.
Flash Control
Set whether or not to switch the flash to be used.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M MF distance indicator units
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Reverse indicators
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Flash control
Option Description
a
Auto
(default setting)
When the Speedlight (external flash unit) (E108) is
attached, the Speedlight fires. When the Speedlight is
not used, the built-in flash fires.
W
Optional flash
The built-in flash is always disabled. Only the
Speedlight is used.
Reference Section
E98
Reset All
When Reset is selected, the camera's settings are restored to their default
values.
• Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset.
• User settings that were saved in E, F and N of the mode dial are not
reset. To reset these settings, use Reset user settings (A75).
C Resetting File Numbering
To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or
on the memory card before selecting Reset all. Reset file numbering can also be
used to reset to “0001” (E94).
Firmware Version
View the current camera firmware version.
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Reset all
Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Firmware version
Reference Section
E99
Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed.
Error Messages
Display Cause/Solution A
Battery temperature
high
The camera turns off automatically. Wait until
the battery has cooled before resuming use.
–
The camera will turn
off to prevent
overheating.
The inside of the camera has become hot.
The camera turns off automatically. Wait until
the camera has cooled before resuming use.
–
Memory card is write
protected.
The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position.
Slide the write-protect switch to the “write”
position.
–
This card cannot be
used.
An error occurred while accessing the memory
card.
• Use an approved card.
• Check that the terminals are clean.
• Confirm that the memory card is correctly
inserted.
25
24
24
This card cannot be
read.
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
The memory card has not been formatted for
use in the camera.
Formatting deletes all data saved on the
memory card. If you need to keep copies of any
images, make sure to select No and save the
copies to a computer or other medium before
formatting the memory card. Select Ye s and
press the k button to format the memory card.
24, F5
Not available if Eye-Fi
card is locked.
The write-protect switch of the Eye-Fi card is in
the “lock” position.
–
An error occurred while accessing the Eye-Fi
card.
• Check that the terminals are clean.
• Confirm that the Eye-Fi card is correctly
inserted.
24
24
Out of memory. Delete images or insert a new memory card.
37, 98,
E65,
24
Reference Section
E100
Image cannot be
saved.
An error occurred while saving the image.
Insert a new memory card or format the internal
memory or memory card.
24,
E85
The camera has run out of file numbers.
Insert a new memory card or format the internal
memory or memory card.
The image cannot be used for the welcome
screen.
E72
There is insufficient space to save the copy.
Delete images from the destination.
37
Sound file cannot be
saved.
A voice memo cannot be attached to this
image.
• Voice memos cannot be attached to movies.
• Select an image captured with this camera.
–
E67
Image cannot be
modified.
• Select images that support the editing
function.
• Images captured with cameras other than
this camera cannot be edited.
E9
–
Cannot record movie.
A time-out error occurred while saving the
movie on the memory card.
Select a memory card with a faster write speed.
25
Cannot reset file
numbering.
File numbering cannot be reset because the
sequential number of a folder has reached the
upper limit.
Insert a new memory card or format the internal
memory or memory card.
24,
E85
Memory contains no
images.
There are no images in the internal memory or
on the memory card.
• Remove the memory card from the camera to
play back images in the camera’s internal
memory.
• To copy the images saved in the camera’s
internal memory to the memory card, press
the d button to select Copy in the
playback menu.
24
E68
File contains no
image data.
The file was not created or edited with this
camera.
The file cannot be viewed on this camera.
View the file using a computer or the device
used to create or edit this file.
–
This file cannot be
played back.
Display Cause/Solution A
Reference Section
E101
All images are hidden.
• There are no images available for a slide
show, etc.
• There are no images that can be displayed on
the image selection screen for deletion.
–
This image cannot be
deleted.
The image is protected.
Disable protection.
E66
My Menu can not be
changed at current
settings.
All registered menu items cannot be changed at
the current setting.
• Some functions cannot be used in
combination with other menu settings.
• There is no item that can be set using the
current shooting mode.
• Change the menu item to be registered in My
Menu.
77
–
E93
Raise the flash.
• When the scene mode is Scene auto
selector, you can take an image even if the
flash is lowered but the flash will not fire.
• When the scene mode is Night portrait or
Backlighting with HDR set to Off, you must
raise the flash to take an image.
40
40, 43
Speedlight setting
error
Refer to the documentation provided with your
Speedlight or wireless Speedlight commander
to check the settings.
E59,
E108
Lens error
A lens error occurred.
Turn the camera off and then on again. If the
error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon-
authorized service representative.
26
Communications
error
An error occurred while communicating with
the printer.
Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB
cable.
E20
System error
An error occurred in the camera’s internal
circuitry.
Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the
battery, and turn the camera on. If the error
persists, contact your retailer or Nikon-
authorized service representative.
26
Failed to acquire GPS
data.
The camera clock is not set correctly.
Change the location or time and determine the
location again.
–
Display Cause/Solution A
Reference Section
E102
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and
information.
Printer error: check
printer status.
After solving the problem, select Resume and
press the k button to resume printing.*
–
Printer error: check
paper
Load the specified size of paper, select Resume,
and press the k button to resume printing.*
–
Printer error: paper
jam
Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and
press the k button to resume printing.*
–
Printer error: out of
paper
Load the specified size of paper, select Resume,
and press the k button to resume printing.*
–
Printer error: check
ink
There is a problem with the printer’s ink.
Check the ink, select Resume, and press the k
button to resume printing.*
–
Printer error: out of
ink
Replace the ink cartridge, select Resume, and
press the k button to resume printing.*
–
Printer error: file
corrupt
There is a problem with the image file to be
printed.
Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel
printing.
–
Display Cause/Solution A
Reference Section
E103
Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows.
B Notes
When images are shot with an Image quality (E27) setting of RAW (NRW) + Fine
or RAW (NRW) + Normal, the RAW (NRW) and JPEG images that are recorded at the
same time are assigned the same identifier and file number. The pair of images is
saved in the same folder and is counted as one file.
File Names
(1) Identifier
Not shown on camera monitor.
DSCN
Original still images, movies, still images extracted
from movies
SSCN Small picture copies
RSCN Cropped copies
FSCN
Images created by an image editing function other
than crop and small picture, movies created by the
movie editing function
(2) File number
Assigned automatically in ascending order, starting with
“0001” and ending up with “9999.”
• When a file number reaches “9999,” a new folder is created
and the next file number returns to “0001.”
• A new folder is created each time a series of images are
captured using panorama assist or interval timer shooting,
and the images are saved in that folder with file numbers
starting with “0001.”
(3) Extension
Indicates file format.
.JPG JPEG still images
.NRW RAW still images
.MOV Movies
.WAV
Voice memos
• Identifier and file number are the same as the
image to which the voice memo is attached.
File name: DSCN0001.JPG
(1) (2) (3)
Reference Section
E104
Optional Accessories
AC adapter/power
connector
AC Adapter EH-5b and power connector:
• When the power connector is inserted into the camera
and the AC adapter is connected, the camera can be
powered from an electrical outlet. The AC adapter and
the power connector are available separately.
Before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover, fully insert the cord of the power connector into the
slot in the battery chamber. If part of the cord runs out of
the grooves, the cover or cord may be damaged when the
cover is closed.
Insert the DC plug of the AC Adapter EH-5b into the DC
plug connector of the Power Connector EP-5A.
Audio video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP16
Speedlight (external
flash unit), wireless
Speedlight
commander
See “Speedlights (External Flash Unit)” (E108).
Filter 40.5mm screw-on filter 40.5 NC
Lens hood
Lens Hood HN-CP17:
• Cuts out light which
adversely affects the
image and protects the
lens surface. A 58mm
screw-on filter can be
attached to the lens
hood.
External microphone Stereo Microphone ME-1
12 3
<How to attach the EP-5A>
Reference Section
E105
* Setting a longer Auto off time (E84) is recommended when using the remote
control function.
Availability may vary with country or region.
See our website or brochures for the latest information.
B Using a Commercially Available Step-up Ring
When a commercially available step-up ring is used, remove the lens ring (A1) from
the camera.
Wireless mobile
adapter
Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a:
When you attach the WU-1a to the USB/audio/video
output connector of the camera, the camera can connect
via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) connection to smart devices that
have the dedicated software installed.
You can use your smart device to release the camera's
shutter by remote operation or copy images stored on the
memory card inserted in the camera to the smart device.
• Operations other than turning on and off the camera
using the camera's controls cannot be performed
during remote control operation.
• This function cannot be used when the Eye-Fi card is
inserted into the camera.
See our websites, product catalogs, or the documentation
provided with the WU-1a for further details.
Remote control*
Remote Control ML-L3 (E106)
Remote Cord MC-DC2:
When attached to the accessory terminal, you can release
the shutter using the MC-DC2 instead of pressing the
shutter-release button on the camera.
Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10, WR-T10:
When the WR-R10 (receiver) is attached to the accessory
terminal, you can release the shutter wirelessly from the
WR-T10 (transmitter).
• When using a tripod, attach the camera to the tripod
before attaching the WR-R10.
• When using the WR-R10, first attach it, select
Accessory terminal in the setup menu, and then set
Power supply (E95) to On.
GPS accessory GPS Unit GP-1 (E113)
Hand strap Hand Strap AH-CP1
Reference Section
E106
Use the Remote Control ML-L3 (available separately) (E105) to release the
shutter. Set Vibration reduction (E79) in the setup menu to Off when
using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
1 Press the multi selector J (n).
2 Select remote control mode and
use K to display the setting.
• Select the remote control setting and press
the k button.
• Z : Press the transmission button on the
remote control to shoot instantly (quick-
response remote).
• Z 10s (10 seconds), Z
2s
(2 seconds) and
Z 1s (1 second) : Press the transmission button on the remote control to
shoot with the selected seconds delay (self-timer remote control).
• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be
canceled.
3 Frame the picture.
Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3
Remote control
1/250
1/250
1/250
1280
1280
F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
1280
Reference Section
E107
4 Aim the transmitter at the infrared
receiver on the front of the
camera (A1) and press the
transmission button.
• Press the transmission button from a
distance of 5m (16ft) or less.
• In the quick-response remote mode, once
the subject is in focus, the shutter is
released.
• When the time for self-timer is set to Z 10s
(10 seconds) or Z 2s (2 seconds), the self-timer lamp flashes when the
subject is in focus, and then about 1 second before the shutter is released,
the lamp stops flashing and remains lit. To stop the self-timer before an
image is taken, press the transmission button again.
• In the self-timer remote control mode, the remote control mode is set to Z
(quick-response remote) when the shutter is released.
Replacing the Battery for Remote Control ML-L3 (3V
CR2025 Lithium Battery)
• When changing the remote control battery, make sure that the battery’s positive
(+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly.
• Make sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avii).
B Notes About the Remote Control
• The remote control may not function even from a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less
when shooting in backlit conditions.
• The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
C More Information
See “Self-timer: After Release“ (E78) for more information.
Reference Section
E108
With this camera, various functions are available in combination with the
Speedlight (external flash unit) supported by the Nikon Creative Lighting
System (CLS) (E109). Use the Speedlight when the built-in flash cannot
provide sufficient lighting.
The following Speedlights and wireless Speedlight commander can be used for
the camera.
* Speedlight used for remote flash. Attachment Ring SX-1 cannot be mounted on
this camera. To use the SB-R200, it must be attached to the Speedlight Stand AS-20.
How to Attach the Speedlight/Wireless Speedlight
Commander
• Do not raise the built-in flash.
• Remove the accessory shoe cover from
the camera.
• Refer to the documentation provided
with your Speedlight/wireless
Speedlight commander for more
information on how to attach and
detach the Speedlight with a locking
pin and other details.
• Attach the accessory shoe cover when
the accessory shoe is not in use.
• Attempting to attach an accessory that
does not support this camera may
damage the camera and the accessory.
B Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories
Use only Nikon Speedlights. Flash units of other manufacturers (with voltages over
250 V applied to the camera's X sync contact, or causing short circuit at the accessory
shoe contact) could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync
circuitry of the camera or flash.
Speedlights (External Flash Unit)
Speedlights
SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600,
SB-400, SB-R200*
Wireless Speedlight commander SU-800
Reference Section
E109
Functions That Can Be Used in Combination with the
Speedlight
• SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SB-600
1
Not available when metering mode is set to Spot.
2
The remote flash unit can control Group A only.
3
Can also be set on the Speedlight.
4
The selection of AA mode and A mode is performed using the custom setting for
the Speedlight.
CLS compatible Speedlight
SB-910
SB-900
SB-800 SB-700 SB-600
Single
flash unit
i-TTL
i-TTL-BL flash
1
wwww
Standard i-TTL flash
w
3
w
3
ww
3
AA Auto aperture flash w
4
w
4
––
A Non-TTL auto flash
w
4
w
4
––
GN
Distance priority manual
flash
www –
M Manual flash
wwww
RPT Repeating flash
ww ––
Advanced Wireless Lighting (AWL)
Master
flash unit
Instruction to flash unit
2
www –
i-TTL i-TTL flash
www –
AA Auto aperture flash
ww ––
M Manual flash
www –
RPT Repeating flash
ww ––
Remote
flash unit
i-TTL i-TTL flash wwww
AA Auto aperture flash
ww ––
M Manual flash
wwww
RPT Repeating flash
wwww
Transmission of flash color temperature
information
wwww
Flash mode setting from camera ––––
Reference Section
E110
• SU-800, SB-400 or SB-R200
1
Not available when metering mode is set to Spot.
2
The remote flash unit can control Group A only.
3
This setting can be made using the flash mode (A59) of this camera. When S
(manual) is set, fill flash fires at the flash output that was set. If other flash mode is
set, i-TTL Flash is enabled.
CLS compatible Speedlight
SU-800 SB-400 SB-R200
Single
flash unit
i-TTL
i-TTL-BL flash
1
– w –
Standard i-TTL flash
– w –
AA Auto aperture flash
–––
A Non-TTL auto flash
–––
GN
Distance priority manual
flash
–––
M Manual flash
– w
3
–
RPT Repeating flash
–––
Advanced Wireless Lighting (AWL)
Master
flash unit
Instruction to flash unit
2
w ––
i-TTL i-TTL flash
–––
AA Auto aperture flash
–––
M Manual flash
–––
RPT Repeating flash
–––
Remote
flash unit
i-TTL i-TTL flash ––w
AA Auto aperture flash
–––
M Manual flash
––w
RPT Repeating flash
–––
Transmission of flash color temperature
information
– w –
Flash mode setting from camera – w –
Reference Section
E111
C Notes About i-TTL Flash
• The monitor preflashes are fired to measure the reflecting light from a subject in
order to adjust the flash output of the Speedlight.
- i-TTL-BL flash: The flash output is adjusted with consideration for the balance
between a subject and its background light.
- Standard i-TTL flash: The flash output is adjusted to achieve proper exposure
according to the brightness of the main subject without consideration of the
background light. This setting is optimal for taking images with emphasis on the
main subjects.
• When shooting using i-TTL flash, set the flash control mode of the Speedlight to i-
TTL before taking images (except SB-400).
• When shooting using SB-700 or SB-400 and if Metering of the camera is set to
Matrix or Center-weighted, i-TTL-BL flash is set. If Metering of the camera is set
to Spot, Standard i-TTL flash is set.
C Notes About Speedlights
• This camera does not support Auto FP High-Speed Sync, FV lock, red-eye reduction
or AF-assist for multi-area AF when using Speedlights.
• The power zoom function can be used with Speedlights SB-910, SB-900, SB-800,
SB-700 or SB-600 and the zoom head position is automatically set depending on
the focal length of the lens.
• When using Speedlights SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SB-600, the edges of
images shot at ranges less than 2 m (6 ft 7 in.) on the wide-angle zoom position
may appear dark. In such cases, use the wide panel.
• When set to STBY (standby), the Speedlight turns on and off at the same time as
the camera. Confirm on the Speedlight that the Ready-light is on.
• Advanced Wireless Lighting shooting can be performed by setting SB-910, SB-900,
SB-800 or SB-700 attached to this camera to master flash, or by setting SU-800 to
the Commander mode, and setting SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or
SB-R200 to remote flash (when shooting with this camera, the remote flash setting
is only applicable to Group A).
• Advanced Wireless Lighting shooting can be performed also by using this camera's
bulit-in flash in Commander mode (only applicable to Group A and fixed at 3 CH)
(A60, 75, E59).
• Refer to the documentation provided with your Speedlight for more information.
Reference Section
E112
B Notes About Using the Remote Flash Unit
• Set up the remote flash unit in a position close to the subject from the camera to
ensure the light from the Speedlight to enter the sensor window.
• Aside from monitor preflashes, the master flash unit emits a minute amount of
flashes to control the remote flash unit. When shooting a subject at a short
distance from the master flash unit, these minute amounts of flashes may cause
adverse effects and the proper exposure may not be achieved. To reduce such
adverse effects, use the wide panel for the master flash when the master flash unit
is directly facing a subject that is being shot at a short distance.
Reference Section
E113
When the GPS unit (available separately) is attached to the accessory terminal,
signals from GPS satellites are received to determine the current position and
the position information (latitude and longitude) can be recorded on the
images to be shot.
Position information recorded on images can be checked on a map with
ViewNX 2 after transferring the images to a computer (A104).
How to Attach the GPS Unit
• Turn the camera off before attaching the GPS unit.
• Make sure that the plug is inserted in the correct direction. Inserting the
plug in the wrong direction could damage the plug or connector.
• To use the built-in flash, do not attach the GPS unit to the accessory shoe.
Recording GPS Data on Images
• Set Power supply of Accessory terminal in the setup menu to On
(default setting) (E95).
• Signals are received from GPS satellites and positioning starts.
• When you take an image at a place where positioning is successfully
performed, the position information is recorded on the image.
• Operate in an open-air area when starting to receive signals from GPS
satellites.
• Be aware of your surroundings when positioning.
Using the GPS Unit
Reference Section
E114
C GPS Reception Indicator
GPS reception can be checked on the shooting screen (A14).
• n: Signals are being received from four or more satellites and determine position.
Position information is recorded on the image.
• o: Signals are being received from three satellites and determine position.
Position information is recorded on the image.
• z: Signals are no longer received from the satellites. If the camera has position
information that has been obtained in the last 1 minute, this position information is
recorded on the image.
• y: Signals cannot be received from the satellites, and positioning is not possible.
The position information is not recorded on the image.
C Information Recorded on Images
• The shooting date and time that is displayed when playing back images is
determined by the camera’s internal clock at the time of shooting. The time
obtained by the position information and recorded on images will not be
displayed on the camera.
• Position information for the first frame will be recorded on a series of pictures shot
using continuous shooting.
• Position information cannot be displayed on the camera.
• The actual place of shooting may differ from the GPS information recorded on the
image files due to the accuracy of the position information obtained and a
difference in the geodetic system used.
B Notes About Images with Recorded Position Information
An individual may be identified from images that have been recorded with position
information. Observe caution when you transfer images recorded with position
information to a third party or upload them to a network such as the Internet where
the public can view them.
F1
Caring for the Products...................................F2
The Camera.............................................................................................F2
The Battery..............................................................................................F3
The Battery Charger.............................................................................F4
Memory Cards........................................................................................F5
Caring for the Camera .....................................F6
Cleaning...................................................................................................F6
Storage .....................................................................................................F7
Troubleshooting..............................................F8
Specifications.................................................F16
Index...............................................................F22
Technical Notes
and Index
Technical Notes and Index
F2
The Camera
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions
described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix)
when using or storing the device.
B Do Not Drop
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
B Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery
chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could
result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care
should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid
crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
B Keep Dry
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
B Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building
on a cold day, can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent
condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it
to sudden changes in temperature.
B Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charge or the magnetic
fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the
monitor, damage data saved on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal
circuitry.
B Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended
Periods
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods
when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the
image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs.
Caring for the Products
Technical Notes and Index
F3
B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power
Source or the Memory Card
Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being saved
or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data
or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry.
B Notes About the Monitor
• Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision;
at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or
defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white,
red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect
on images recorded with the device.
• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
• The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker,
contact your Nikon-authorized service representative.
The Battery
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) before
use.
• Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the
battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully
charged as this will result in reduced battery performance. Whenever
possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking images on
important occasions.
• Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above
40°C (104°F).
• Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C
(41°F to 95°F) before use.
• When the battery temperature is between 0°C and 10°C (32°F to 50°F) or
45°C to 60°C (113°F to 140°F), the chargeable capacity may decrease.
• The battery is not charged at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or
above 60°C (140°F).
• Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to
cool before charging. Failure to observe these precautions could damage
the battery, impair its performance, or prevent it from charging normally.
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted
battery is used at a low temperature, the camera will not turn on. Be sure
that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take images in
cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as
necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
• Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning.
Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry
cloth before use.
Technical Notes and Index
F4
• If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and
completely exhaust it before removing it for storage. The battery should be
stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F
to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations.
• Always remove the battery from the camera or battery charger when it is not
being used. When inserted, minute amounts of current are drawn from the
battery even when not in use. This may result in excessive draining of the
battery and complete loss of function. Turning the camera on or off while
the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life.
• Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust
it before returning it to storage.
• After removing the battery from the camera or battery charger, attach the
included terminal cover to the battery and store it in a cool place.
• A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when
used at room temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced.
Purchase a new EN-EL14 battery.
• Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a
valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local
regulations.
The Battery Charger
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix)
thoroughly before using the battery charger.
• The included battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL14.
• The MH-24 is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets.
When using in other countries, use a commercially available plug adapter as
necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel
agency.
Technical Notes and Index
F5
Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards”
(A25).
• Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your
memory card.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• Do not format the memory card using a computer.
• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device
into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera. We recommend
formatting new memory cards with this camera before using them with this
camera.
• Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images
and other data on the memory card. If there is data saved on the memory
card that you wish to keep, copy that data to a computer before formatting.
• If the message Card is not formatted. Format card? is displayed when
the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted. If there is data
on the memory card that you do not want to delete, select No and press the
k button. Copy that data to a computer before formatting. To format the
memory card, select Yes.
• Observe the following precautions while formatting the memory card,
saving and deleting images, and copying images to a computer, otherwise
data or the memory card itself may be damaged.
- Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the
memory card or battery.
- Do not turn off the camera.
- Do not disconnect the AC adapter.
Technical Notes and Index
F6
Cleaning
Do not use volatile organic solvents such as alcohol or thinner, chemical
detergents, anticorrosive agents, or anti-fogging agents.
Caring for the Camera
Lens/
viewfinder
Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with
a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one
end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To
remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a
blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that
starts at the center of them and working toward the edges. If this fails,
clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens
cleaner.
Monitor
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other
stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to
apply pressure.
Body
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand, then wipe gently with a
soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or
dusty environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth
lightly dampened with fresh water and dry thoroughly. Note that
foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not
covered by the warranty.
Technical Notes and Index
F7
Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off
before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be
used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or
camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations:
• Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as
televisions or radios
• Exposed to temperatures below –10°C (14°F) or above 50°C (122°F)
• Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a
month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting
the camera away again.
For storing the battery, follow the precautions in “The Battery” (F3) in “Caring
for the Products” (F2).
Technical Notes and Index
F8
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service
representative.
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/Solution
A
The camera is on
but does not
respond.
• Wait for recording to end.
• If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the
camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the
battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC adapter,
disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Note that although any data currently being
recorded will be lost, data that have already been
recorded will not be affected by removing or
disconnecting the power source.
–
26,
E104
Camera cannot
be turned on.
• The battery is exhausted.
• The camera cannot be turned on if the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover is open.
26
22
Camera turns off
without
warning.
• The camera automatically turns off to save power
(auto off function).
• The camera or battery have become too cold and
cannot operate properly.
• The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the
camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled,
and then try turning it on again.
27
F3
–
The monitor or
viewfinder is
blank.
• The camera is off.
• The battery is exhausted.
• The camera has entered standby mode to save
power. Press the power switch, shutter-release
button or c button, or rotate the mode dial.
• You cannot turn on both the monitor and viewfinder
at the same time. It may take a while to switch
between the monitor and viewfinder.
• The camera and computer are connected via a USB
cable.
• The camera and TV are connected via an audio video
cable or HDMI cable.
• Interval timer shooting in progress.
26
26
27
–
102,
106
102,
E18
E47
Technical Notes and Index
F9
Monitor is hard
to see.
• The ambient light is too bright. Move to a darker
place or use the viewfinder.
• Adjust the monitor brightness.
• The monitor is dirty. Clean the monitor.
10
99,
E75
F6
Image in the
viewfinder is
difficult to see.
Adjust the viewfinder using the diopter adjustment
control.
10
Date and time of
recording are
not correct.
• If the camera clock has not been set, the “Date not
set” indicator flashes during shooting and movie
recording. Images and movies saved before the clock
is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2013
00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date
from the Time zone and date option in the setup
menu.
• The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary
watches or clocks. Periodically compare the time of
the camera clock with that of a more accurate
timepiece and reset as required.
28, 99,
E73
99,
E73
No information
displayed in
monitor.
Shooting and photo information may be hidden. After
confirming that the Fn2 button setting is set to Show/
hide info, press the w2 button until information is
displayed.
11, 101,
E92
Print date not
available.
Time zone and date has not been set in the setup
menu.
28, 99,
E73
Date not
imprinted on
images even
when Print
date is enabled.
• The current shooting mode does not support Print
date.
• A function that restricts the print date is enabled.
• The date cannot be imprinted on movies.
99,
E77
77
–
Screen for
setting time
zone and date is
displayed when
camera is turned
on.
The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were
restored to their default values.
28, 29
Camera settings
reset.
Problem Cause/Solution
A
Technical Notes and Index
F10
Shooting Issues
Reset file
numbering
cannot be done.
Although a new folder is created in the internal
memory or on the memory card by resetting file
numbering, etc., if the sequential number of a folder
name (which is not displayed on the camera) reaches
the upper limit (“999”), reset is not possible. Change the
memory card, or format the internal memory/memory
card.
101,
E94
Camera
becomes hot.
The camera may become hot when used for an
extended period of time to shoot movies or send
images using an Eye-Fi card, or when used in a hot
environment; this is not a malfunction.
–
Camera makes
sound.
When Autofocus mode is set to Full-time AF or while
in some shooting modes, the camera may produce an
audible focusing sound.
74, 96
Problem Cause/Solution
A
Cannot switch
to shooting
mode.
Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable.
102,
106,
E18,
E20
No image
captured when
the shutter-
release button is
pressed.
• When the camera is in playback mode, press the c
button or shutter-release button.
• When menus are displayed, press the d button.
• The battery is exhausted.
• When the scene mode is Night portrait or
Backlighting with HDR set to Off, raise the flash.
• If the flash mode icon flashes when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway, the flash is
charging.
• When using the Speedlight, refer to the
documentation provided with the Speedlight to
check the settings.
- When shooting using Advanced Wireless Lighting
photography, set the group setting to Group A.
When using the built-in flash as the commander,
set the channel of the flash unit to 3 CH.
- When the flash setting is enabled for a group other
than Group A, disable the flash setting.
36
12
26
40, 43,
59
59
E108
Problem Cause/Solution
A
Technical Notes and Index
F11
Camera cannot
focus.
• The subject is too close. Try shooting using the
Scene auto selector or Close-up scene mode, or
the close range only/macro close-up focus mode.
• Incorrect focus mode setting. Check or change the
setting.
• The subject is hard to focus on.
• Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.
• Subject is not in focus area when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
• The focus mode is set to E (manual focus).
• Turn the camera off and then on again.
40, 41,
64, 65
64, 65
84
99,
E80
34, 73
64, 66
26
Colored stripes
appear in the
monitor when
shooting.
Colored stripes may appear when shooting subjects
with repeating patterns (such as window blinds); this is
not a malfunction.
The colored stripes will not appear in captured images
or recorded movies. However, when using Continuous
H: 120 fps or HS 480/4×, the colored stripes may be
seen in the captured images and recorded movies.
–
Images are
blurred.
• Use the flash.
• Enable vibration reduction.
• Use D (Best Shot Selector) of Continuous in the
shooting menu.
• Use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting
(using the self-timer at the same time is more
effective).
59
99
73
62
Bright specks
appear in
images captured
with flash.
The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Set the flash
mode setting to W (off ).
59
Flash does not
fire.
• The flash mode is set to W (off ).
• A shooting mode where the flash cannot fire is
selected.
• A function that restricts the flash is enabled.
• The built-in flash does not fire when an external flash
unit (optional) is used.
• When shooting using Advanced Wireless Lighting
photography, set the group setting to Group A.
Wh
en us
ing the built-in flash as the commander, set
the channel of the remote flash unit to 3 CH.
See the documentation provided with your
Speedlight (external flash unit).
59
67
77
E108
E108
Problem Cause/Solution
A
Technical Notes and Index
F12
Digital zoom
cannot be used.
• A function that restricts digital zoom is enabled.
• Digital zoom is set to Off or Crop in the setup
menu.
• Digital zoom cannot be used in the following
situations.
- When Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night
portrait, Easy panorama in Panorama or Pet
portrait is selected in scene mode
- When Zoom exposure is selected in special
effects mode
• When Digital zoom is set to Crop in the setup
menu, digital zoom cannot be used in the following
situations.
- When Image size is F 4000×3000,
E 3264×2448, I 3984×2656, u 3968×2232
or H 3000×3000
- When Movie options is d 1080P/30p/
o 1080P/25p, e 1080/30p/p 1080/
25p, h/u HS 480/4×, i/w HS 720/
2× or j/x HS 1080/0.5×
- When Continuous is set to Continuous H:
120 fps or Continuous H: 60
fps
77
99,
E81
39
46
99,
E81
E29
E30
73,
E46
Im
age size not
available.
• A function that restricts the Image size option is
enabled.
• When the scene mode is set to Easy panorama in
Panorama, the image size is fixed.
77
44
No sound when
shutter is
released.
Off is selected for Sound settings > Shutter sound in
the setup menu. No sound is produced with some
shooting modes and settings, even when On is
selected.
77, 100,
E83
AF-assist
illuminator does
not light.
Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup
menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light depending on
the position of the focus area or the current scene
mode, even when Auto is selected.
99,
E80
Images appear
smeared.
The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. F6
Colors are
unnatural.
White balance is not adjusted properly.
42, 72,
E35
Randomly
spaced bright
pixels (“noise”)
appear in image.
The subject is dark, and the shutter speed is too slow or
ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by:
• Using the flash.
• Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting.
59
72,
E33
Problem Cause/Solution
A
Technical Notes and Index
F13
Images are too
dark
(underexposed).
• The flash mode is set to W (off ).
• The flash window is blocked.
• The subject is beyond the range of the flash.
• Adjust exposure compensation.
• Increase ISO sensitivity.
• The subject is backlit. Raise the flash, and set the
scene mode Backlighting with HDR set to Off or
set the flash mode setting to m (fill flash).
•On is selected for Built-in ND filter in the shooting
menu.
59
32
59
69
72,
E33
43, 59
74
Images are too
bright
(overexposed).
• Adjust exposure compensation.
• Use the Built-in ND filter setting in the shooting
menu.
69
74,
E55
Unexpected
results when
flash set to V
(auto with red-
eye reduction).
When taking images with V (auto with red-eye
reduction) or fill flash with red-eye reduction in Night
portrait scene mode, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may be
applied to areas not affected by red-eye in rare cases.
Use any scene mode other than Night portrait, and
change the flash mode to any setting other than V
(auto with red-eye reduction) and try taking an image
again.
40, 59
Skin tones are
not softened.
• In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may
not be softened.
• For images containing 4 or more faces, try using Skin
softening in the playback menu.
84
88,
E11
Saving images
takes time.
It may take more time to save images in the following
situations.
• When the noise reduction function is in operation
• When the flash mode is set to V (auto with red-eye
reduction)
• Wh
en t
aking images in the following scene modes.
- Hand-held in Night landscape
- HDR set to other than Off in Backlighting
- Easy panorama in Panorama
•Continuous in the shooting menu is set to
Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps
• When using smile timer while shooting
• When using Active D-Lighting while shooting
• When Image quality is set to RAW (NRW), RAW
(NRW) + Fine or RAW (NRW) + Normal
–
60
41
43
44
73,
E46
63
74,
E56
E27
Problem Cause/Solution
A
Technical Notes and Index
F14
Playback Issues
A ring-shaped
belt or rainbow-
colored stripe
appears in the
monitor or
images.
When shooting with backlighting or when a very strong
light source (such as sunlight) is in the frame, a ring-
shaped belt or rainbow-colored stripe (ghosting) may
occur.
Change the position of the light source, or frame the
image so that the light source does not enter the frame,
and try again.
–
Cannot select a
setting/Selected
setting is
disabled.
• Certain menu items are unavailable depending on
the shooting mode. Menu items that cannot be
selected are displayed in gray.
• A function that restricts the selected function is
enabled.
12
–
Problem Cause/Solution
A
File cannot be
played back.
• This camera may not be able to play back images
saved with another make or model of digital camera.
• This camera cannot play back RAW (NRW) images or
movies captured or recorded with another make or
model of digital camera.
• This camera may not be able to play back data edited
on a computer.
•
File cannot be played back during interval timer
shooting.
–
–
–
73,
E47
Cannot zoom in
on image.
•
Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small
pictures, or images that have been cropped to a size of
320 × 240 or smaller.
• This camera may not be able to zoom in on images
captured with another make or model of digital
camera.
–
–
Cannot record
voice memo.
• Voice memos cannot be attached to movies.
• Voice memos cannot be attached to images taken
using Easy panorama.
• Voice memos cannot be attached to images
captured with other cameras. Voice memos attached
to images using another camera cannot be played
back on this camera.
–
–
88,
E67
Cannot edit
image.
• Some images cannot be edited. Images that have
already been edited may not be edited again.
• There is not enough free space in the internal
memory or on the memory card.
• This camera is unable to edit images captured with
other cameras.
• Editing functions used for images are not available
for movies.
44,
E9
–
90,
E9
–
Problem Cause/Solution
A
Technical Notes and Index
F15
Images are not
displayed on TV.
•Video mode or HDMI is not correctly set in the TV
settings setup menu.
• The cables are connected to the HDMI mini
connector and to the USB/audio/video output
connector simultaneously.
• The memory card contains no images. Replace the
memory card. Remove the memory card to play back
images from the internal memory.
100,
E86
102,
106,
E18
24
Nikon Transfer 2
does not start
when camera is
connected to a
computer.
• The camera is off.
• The battery is exhausted.
• The USB cable is not correctly connected.
• The camera is not recognized by the computer.
• Confirm system requirements.
• The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2
automatically. For more information about Nikon
Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in
ViewNX 2.
26
26
102,
106
–
104
106
Images to be
printed are not
displayed.
• The memory card contains no images. Replace the
memory card.
• Remove the memory card to print images from the
internal memory.
24
25
Cannot select
paper size with
camera.
The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in
the following situations, even when printing from a
PictBridge-compatible printer. Use the printer to select
the paper size.
• The printer does not support the paper sizes
specified by the camera.
• The printer automatically selects the paper size.
E21,
E22
–
Problem Cause/Solution
A
Technical Notes and Index
F16
Nikon COOLPIX P7800 Digital Camera
Specifications
Type Compact digital camera
Number of effective
pixels
12.2 million
Image sensor 1/1.7-in. type CMOS; approx. 12.76 million total pixels
Lens NIKKOR lens with 7.1× optical zoom
Focal length
6.0-42.8 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-200
mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
f/-number f/2-4
Construction 13 elements in 10 groups (2 ED lens elements)
Digital zoom
magnification
Still pictures: Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of
approx. 800 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Movies: Up to 2× (angle of view equivalent to that of
approx. 400 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Vibration reduction Lens shift
Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect AF
Focus range
• [W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) - ∞,
[T]: Approx. 80 cm (2 ft 8 in.) - ∞
• Macro close-up mode: Approx. 2 cm (0.8 in.) (at a
wide-angle zoom position) - ∞
(All distances measured from center of front surface of
lens)
Focus-area selection
Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), center
(wide, normal), manual with 99 focus areas, subject
tracking, target finding AF
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder, 0.5 cm (0.2-in.) approx. 921k-dot
LCD with the diopter adjustment function
(–3 - +1 m
-1
)
Frame coverage
(shooting mode)
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (compared
to actual picture)
Frame coverage
(playback mode)
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (compared
to actual picture)
Monitor
7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (RGBW), wide viewing
angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 6-level
brightness adjustment, vari-angle TFT LCD
Frame coverage
(shooting mode)
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (compared
to actual picture)
Frame coverage
(playback mode)
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (compared
to actual picture)
Technical Notes and Index
F17
Storage
Media
Internal memory (approx. 86 MB)
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
File system DCF, Exif 2.3 and DPOF compliant
File formats
Still pictures: JPEG, RAW (NRW) (Nikon's own format)
Sound files (voice memo): WAV
Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC
stereo)
Image size (pixels)
ISO sensitivity
(Standard output
sensitivity)
• ISO 80 - 1600
• ISO 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 6400) (available
when using A, B, C or D mode)
Exposure
Metering mode
Matrix, center-weighted, or spot. Also when AF area
mode is set to Manual, the AF area can be coupled to
the metering range using Focus-coupled metering.
Exposure control
Programmed auto exposure with flexible program,
shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual,
exposure bracketing (Tv, Av, Sv) enabled, exposure
compensation (in steps of 1/3 EV in the range of +/–3.0
EV for still pictures and +/–2.0 EV for movies) enabled
Shutter Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Speed
• 1/4000 * - 1 s
• 1/4000 * - 60 s (when ISO sensitivity is set to 80 - 400
in D mode)
* When the aperture value is set to f/4.5 - f/8 (wide-angle
position) or the value is set to f/7.1 - f/8 (telephoto zoom
position)
Aperture Electronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm
Range 13 steps of 1/3 EV (W) (C, D mode)
Self-timer Can be selected from 10 s, 2 s and 1 s
Built-in flash
Range (approx.)
(ISO sensitivity: Auto)
[W]: 0.5 - 10 m (1 ft 8 in. - 32 ft)
[T]: 0.5 - 5.5 m (1 ft 8 in. - 18 ft)
Flash control
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes; manual flash
control available
Flash exposure
compensation
In steps of 1/3 EV in the range between –2 and +2 EV
Accessory shoe
ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and
safety lock
• 12 M 4000×3000 • 8 M 3264×2448
• 4 M 2272×1704 • 2 M 1600×1200
• VGA 640×480
• 3:2
3984×2656
• 16:9 9M 3968×2232 • 1:1 3000×3000
Technical Notes and Index
F18
Nikon Creative Lighting
System
• i-TTL flash control support in combination with
Nikon Creative Lighting System-compatible
Speedlights (only Standard i-TTL flash control is
supported during spot metering mode).
• Flash Color Information Communication is
supported.
• Advanced Wireless Lighting is supported by setting
SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 to master flash or
by setting SU-800 to the Commander mode (the
remote flash setting is only applicable to Group A).
• Advanced Wireless Lighting is supported by setting
the built-in flash to the Commander mode (only
applicable to Group A and fixed at 3 CH).
Interface Hi-Speed USB
Data transfer
protocol
MTP, PTP
Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
HDMI output Can be selected from Auto, 480p, 720p, and 1080i
I/O terminal
• Audio/video output; digital I/O (USB)
• HDMI mini connector (Type C) (HDMI output)
• External microphone connector (stereo mini-pin jack
(3.5 mm diameter), plug-in power type)
• Accessory terminal
Supported languages
Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and
Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish,
French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian,
Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian,
Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian,
Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai,
Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Power sources
• One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (included)
• AC Adapter EH-5b (used in combination with the
Power Connector EP-5A) (available separately)
Battery life
1
Still pictures Approx. 350 shots when using EN-EL14
Movie recording
(actual battery life
for recording)
2
Approx. 1 h 15 min when recording in NTSC mode
using EN-EL14
Approx. 1 h 20 min when recording in PAL mode using
EN-EL14
Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
Approx. 118.5 × 77.5 × 50.4 mm (4.7 × 3.1 × 2.0 in.)
(excluding projections)
Weight
Approx. 399 g (14.1 oz) (including battery and SD
memory card)
Technical Notes and Index
F19
• Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an
ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F) as specified by the Camera
and Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
1
Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use, such as the interval between
shots or the length of time that menus and images are displayed.
2
Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length.
Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes
elevated.
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14
Battery Charger MH-24
B Specifications
• Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain.
• The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Operating environment
Temperature 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
Humidity 85% or less (no condensation)
Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity DC 7.4 V, 1030 mAh
Operating temperature 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 38 × 53 × 14 mm (1.5 × 2.1 × 0.6 in.)
Weight Approx. 48 g (1.7 oz) (excluding terminal cover)
Rated input AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A max.
Rated output DC 8.4 V, 0.9 A
Supported rechargeable
battery
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14
Charging time
Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes when no charge
remains
Operating temperature 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
Approx. 70 × 26 × 97 mm (2.8 × 1.0 × 3.8 in.)
(excluding plug adapter)
For Argentina: Approx. 70 × 68 × 104 mm (2.8 × 2.7
× 4.1 in.)
Weight
Approx. 89 g (3.1 oz) (excluding plug adapter)
For Argentina: Approx. 125 g (4.5 oz)
Technical Notes and Index
F20
AVC Patent Portfolio License
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal
and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with
the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded
by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was
obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is
granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be
obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
See http://www.mpegla.com.
FreeType License (FreeType2)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2013 The FreeType Project
(http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.
MIT License (HarfBuzz)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2013 The HarfBuzz Project (http://
www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.
Technical Notes and Index
F21
Trademark Information
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
• Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc.
• SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
• PictBridge is a trademark.
• HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
• All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other
documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Technical Notes and Index
F22
Symbols
R ............................................ E6
g AE-L/AF-L button.................. 4, 85
G
AF area mode....
58
,
73
,
E49
C Aperture-priority auto mode
.............................................................. 49, 51
k Apply selection button ................ 6
A Auto mode ............................ 30, 38
l Delete button......... 37, 98, 100,
E8, E67, E88
m Flash mode ............................. 58, 59
K Flash pop-up control............... 59
p Focus mode ......................... 58, 64
w1 Function 1 button ......... 4, 74,
100, E57, E90, E91,
E92
w2 Function 2 button
.......................... 5, 7, 11, 101, E92
D Manual mode ....................... 49, 51
d Menu button
.............................. 12, 73, 88, 96, 99
x Monitor button ............................ 10
h
Movie custom setting mode ...
91
D Movie mode..................................... 91
c
Playback button ...
5
,
6
,
36
,
97
i Playback zoom ................................ 86
A
Programmed auto mode ....
49
,
51
n Quick menu button .......... 70, 95
y Scene mode......................... 39
n
Self-timer/Smile timer/Remote control
................................................
58
,
62
,
63
,
99
,
E78
,
E106
B Shutter-priority auto mode
.............................................................. 49, 51
u Special effects mode.... 46
g (Telephoto) ......................................... 33
h Thumbnail display...................... 87
E, F and N User settings
modes.......................................................... 55
f (Wide-angle) .................................... 33
.JPG.................................................... E103
.MOV ................................................. E103
.NRW ................................................. E103
.WAV ................................................. E103
A
AC adapter...................... 102, E104
Accessory shoe ................... 1, E108
Accessory Shoe Cover.... 1, E108
Accessory terminal
...................... 2, 101, E95, E113
Active D-Lighting ............ 74, E56
AE/AF lock button....
85
,
100
,
E89
AF area mode........... 58, 73, E49
AF assist ................................. 99, E80
Aperture value....................................... 49
Aperture-priority auto mode ....
49
,
51
Audio video cable
............................ 103, E18, E104
Audio/video-in jack.................... E18
Auto bracketing...... 70, 72, E38
Auto flash ................................................. 60
Auto off..................... 27, 100, E84
Auto with red-eye reduction ....
60
,
61
Autofocus.............. 65, 74, 84, 96,
E53, E71
Autofocus mode
............ 65, 74, 96, E53, E71
Index
Technical Notes and Index
F23
B
Backlighting o .................................... 43
Battery............................ 20, 22, F18
Battery charger .................... 20, F19
Battery level indicator........................ 26
Battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover ................................................. 22, 24
Best Shot Selector........... 42, E46
Black and white copy n................. 42
Black border......................... 89, E14
Brightness ............................. 99, E75
BSS............................................ 42, E46
Built-in ND filter...... 74, 97, E55
Button sound................................. E83
C
Calendar display ................................... 87
Choose key picture ......... 89, E69
Close range only................................... 65
Close-up k ............................................. 41
CLS..................................................... E108
Color temperature...................... E36
Command dial ....................... 3, 6, 49
Command dial rotation....
100
,
E87
Commander mode....
60
,
75
,
E59
Computer................................. 103, 106
Continuous .......................... 73, E46
Contrast............................................. E42
COOLPIX Custom Picture Control
.......................................... 73, 96, E44
COOLPIX Picture Control
............................... 70, 72, 95, E40
Copy......................................... 89, E68
Crop........................................... 86, E17
Custom Picture Control
.......................................... 73, 96, E44
Customize command dials
.................................................. 100, E87
Customize My Menu .... 101, E93
D
Date and time.......... 28, 99, E73
Daylight saving time ..... 28, E74
Delete .................................. 37, 88, 98,
E8, E65, E67
Delete button options....
100
,
E88
Digital zoom .............. 33, 99, E81
Diopter adjustment control........... 10
Direct Print......................... 103, E20
Distortion control............. 74, E55
D-Lighting............................. 88, E10
DPOF printing............................... E24
DSCN................................................ E103
E
Easy panorama..................... 44, E2
Editing movies............................... E25
Editing still images......................... E9
Exposure compensation................. 69
Exposure compensation dial........ 69
Exposure mode .................................... 49
Extension ....................................... E103
External flash unit....
E59
,
E108
External mic sensitivity.....
100
,
E86
External microphone.............. E104
Extracting still images............... E26
Eye-Fi upload ................... 101, E96
Eyelet for camera strap ....................... 8
F
Face detection ...................................... 83
Face priority ................................... E49
Fast motion movies....
E31
,
E32
File name ....................................... E103
Technical Notes and Index
F24
Fill flash...................................................... 60
Filter effects ...... 88, E12, E42
Fireworks show m ............................. 42
Firmware version............ 101, E98
Fixed aperture.................... 99, E82
Flash .................................................. 58, 59
Flash control...................... 101, E97
Flash control mode.................... E59
Flash exp. comp................ 74, E54
Flash mode ................................... 58, 59
Flash off..................................................... 60
Fn1 + command dial....
4
,
100
,
E91
Fn1 + selector dial ...
4
,
101
,
E91
Fn1 + shutter button ...
4
,
100
,
E90
Fn1 guide display ...
4
,
101
,
E92
Fn2 button ......................... 101, E92
Focal length
......................... 74, 75, E57, F16
Focus..... 34, 76, 82, 93, E49,
E53, E71
Focus area
.................... 16, 34, 45, 82, E49
Focus indicator........................... 15, 34
Focus lock................................................. 85
Focus mode................................. 58, 64
Focus-coupled metering....
75
,
E58
Food u ...................................................... 42
Format....................... 24, 100, E85
Format memory cards
....................................... 24, 100, E85
Format the internal memory
.................................................. 100, E85
Framing grid......................... 16, E75
FSCN................................................. E103
Full-frame playback
........................................ 18, 36, 86, 87
Full-time AF
....................... 74, 96, E53, E71
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously...................................... 77
G
GPS unit..................... E105, E113
H
HDMI .................................................. E86
HDMI device control ................ E86
HDMI mini connector ............... E18
HDR .............................................................. 43
High-speed continuous ......... E47
Histogram.................... 19, 99, E75
HS movie........................ E31, E32
I
Identifier ......................................... E103
Image copy ......................... 89, E68
Image quality ........... 70, 72, E27
Image selection screen.................... 90
Image sharpening...................... E42
Image size .................. 70, 72, E29
Infinity......................................................... 65
Initial monitor display ....................... 76
Internal memory indicator............. 26
Interval timer shooting ........... E47
ISO sensitivity ....
70
,
72
,
95
,
E33
ISO sensitivity step value...
99
,
E80
L
Language............................ 100, E85
Lens......................................... F6, F16
Lens cap ....................................................... 8
Lens hood ..................................... E104
Lens ring.................................. 1, E105
Li-ion rechargeable battery
............................................ 20, 22, F19
Technical Notes and Index
F25
M
M exposure preview....... 74, E58
Macro close-up...................................... 65
Main command dial ........... 3, 6, 49
Manual flash ........................................... 60
Manual focus ............................... 65, 66
Manual mode .............................. 49, 51
Memory capacity............ 26, 91, 92
Memory card................................ 24, 25
Memory card slot ................................ 24
Metering ................................ 73, E45
MF distance indicator units
................................................... 101, E97
Microphone.......................... 91, E67
Minimum shutter speed......... E33
Mode dial .................................................. 30
Monitor....................... 9, 11, 14, F6
Monitor settings ............... 99, E75
Movie and movie custom setting menus
.............................................................
96
,
E70
Movie custom setting mode ........ 91
Movie length........................................... 92
Movie mode............................................ 91
Movie options .................... 95, E30
Movie playback ..................................... 97
Movie recording ................................... 91
Movie recording time remaining....
91
Multi selector........................... 3, 6, 58
Multi selector right press....
100
,
E88
Multi-shot 16.................................. E46
Museum l............................................. 42
My Menu .................. 72, 101, E93
N
Night landscape j ............................ 41
Night portrait e.................................. 40
Nikon Creative Lighting System
............................................ E108, F18
Noise reduction filter..... 74, E54
Number of exposures remaining
..................................................... 26, E28
O
Optical zoom........................................... 33
Optional accessories............... E104
P
Panorama assist................... 44, E5
Panorama p......................................... 44
Party/indoor f ..................................... 41
Pet portrait O ....................................... 45
Photo info................... 75, 99, E75
PictBridge ........................... 103, E20
Picture Control ...
70
,
72
,
95
,
E40
Playback ...................... 36, 97, E67
Playback menu...................................... 88
Playback mode...................................... 36
Playback zoom...................................... 86
Playback/menus........................... E75
Power............................................... 26, 28
Power connector...................... E104
Power supply ................................. E95
Power switch/power-on lamp........ 2
Preset manual................................ E37
Pressing halfway ............... 4, 34, 35
Print............... E20, E21, E22
Print date ............................... 99, E77
Print order ............................. 88, E62
Print order date option ............ E63
Printer ................................... 102, E20
Programmed auto mode ..... 49, 51
Protect.................................... 88, E66
Technical Notes and Index
F26
Q
Quick adjust.................................... E42
Quick menu.............. 70, 95, E27
Quick retouch...................... 88, E10
R
RAW (NRW) images.................... E27
RAW (NRW) processing ...
89
,
E15
Rear-curtain sync................................. 60
Rechargeable battery ........................ 20
Record orientation ....... 100, E83
Remote control
...... 58, E105, E106, E107
Reset all ................................ 101, E98
Reset file numbering.... 101, E94
Reset user settings .............................. 57
Reverse indicators.......... 101, E97
Rotary multi selector....
2
,
3
,
6
,
58
Rotate image ...................... 88, E66
Rotate tall ........................... 100, E84
RSCN................................................. E103
S
Saturation......................................... E42
Save user settings ................................ 55
Scene auto selector x.................... 40
Scene mode ............................................ 39
Selecting images................................. 90
Self-timer............................. 58, 62, 76
Self-timer lamp........................... 62, 63
Self-timer: after release....
99
,
E78
Sequence .............. 37, E7, E68
Sequence display options
..................................................... 89, E69
Setup menu......................... 99, E72
Shooting.................................................... 30
Shooting information.............. 11, 14
Shooting menu ................. 73, E44
Shooting mode
................................ 31, 75, 96, E70
Shutter sound................................ E83
Shutter speed ............................. 49, 53
Shutter-priority auto mode....
49
,
51
Shutter-release button....
4
,
7
,
34
,
35
Single ...................................... 73, E46
Single AF....
74
,
96
,
E53
,
E71
Skin softening........... 84, 88, E11
Slide show............................ 88, E64
Slow motion movies....
E31
,
E32
Slow sync.................................................. 60
Small picture........................ 88, E13
Smile timer ................................... 58, 63
Sound settings ................ 100, E83
Special effects mode......................... 46
Specialized menu for
E
,
F
or
N
...............................................................
55
,
75
Speedlight..................................... E108
Sports d ................................................... 40
SSCN ................................................. E103
Startup zoom position....
74
,
E57
Straighten.............................. 89, E15
Sub-command dial.............. 3, 6, 49
Subject tracking ........ E50, E51
Switching among tabs...................... 13
T
Target finding AF.............. 82, E51
Telephoto.................................................. 33
Thumbnail display .............................. 87
Time difference............................ E74
Time zone............................. 28, E74
Time zone and date....
28
,
99
,
E73
Tone level.................................................. 19
Tone level information
............................................ 11, 19, E75
Technical Notes and Index
F27
Toning................................................ E43
TV ............................................. 102, E18
TV settings ......................... 100, E86
U
USB cable .............. 103, 106, E20
USB/audio/video output connector
.................. 102, 106, E18, E20
Use GPS to set clock .................. E95
User settings modes .......................... 55
V
Vibration reduction......... 99, E79
Video mode.................................... E86
View grid........................................... E41
Viewfinder........................ 10, 32, F6
ViewNX 2................................................ 104
Virtual horizon.......... 16, 99, E75
Virtual horizon display ...
76
,
E75
Voice memo........................ 88, E67
Volume ................................... 97, E67
W
Welcome screen............... 99, E72
White balance....
70
,
72
,
95
,
E35
Wide-angle............................................... 33
Wind noise reduction.... 97, E72
Wireless mobile adapter...... E105
Z
Zoom........................................................... 33
Zoom control ................................. 6, 33
Zoom memory .................. 74, E57
Zoom speed........................ 99, E82
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