Nikon 26329 Reference Manual

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Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

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Trademark Information

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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• SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• PictBridge is a trademark.

• HDMI, logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• 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.

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.

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Introduction

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Using GPS

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

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Introduction

Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P510 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi) 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.

Confirming the Package Contents

In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.

* A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires

a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase.

NOTE: A memory card is not included with the camera.

COOLPIX P510 Digital Camera

Camera Strap Lens Cap LC-CP24

(with cord)

Rechargeable Li-ion

Battery EN-EL5

(with terminal cover)

Charging AC Adapter

EH-69P*

USB Cable UC-E6

Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 ViewNX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD

• Warranty

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About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A17). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” (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, SDHC and 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 and viewfinder 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.

Icon Description

This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.

This icon marks notes, 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, Charging AC Adapter 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.

About the User’s Manual

• No part of the documentation 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 will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in

the documentation at any time and without prior notice.

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in the documentation 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).

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.

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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.

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). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A108). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

For the COOLPIX P510, the log data saved on the memory card is handled in the same way as other data. You can delete unsaved log data from the memory card using Create log ➝ End log ➝ Erase log.

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For Your Safety

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.

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or Charging AC Adapter, unplug the Charging AC Adapter 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 Charging AC Adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter 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 Charging AC Adapter in the presence of flammable gas

Using the camera in the presence of flammable gases such as propane and gasoline, as well as flammable sprays or dust 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

Do not keep the products within reach of children. Doing so may cause injury. 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, Charging AC Adapter, 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.

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

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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 Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (included). Charge the battery by inserting it into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter. EH-69P (included).

• 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.

• If leaked battery fluid gets into your eyes, rinse them out immediately with clean running water and get medical treatment.

• Do not attempt to charge batteries that are not rechargeable.

Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter

• 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 Charging AC Adapter 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 Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

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• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-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.

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.

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 airplane during take off or landing. Also, before boarding an airplane, set the GPS tracking information recording function to OFF. 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 airplane or the instruments of the hospital.

3D Images

Do not continuously view 3D images recorded with this device for extended periods, whether on a television, monitor, or other display. In the case of children whose visual systems are still maturing, consult a pediatrician or ophthalmologist prior to use and follow their instructions. Prolonged viewing of 3D images may cause eye strain, nausea, or discomfort. Cease use should any of these symptoms occur and consult a physician if necessary.

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Notices

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.

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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

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

otices 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 this product 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.

• 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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Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii

Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ ii

Confirming the Package Contents.............................................................................................................. ii

About This Manual............................................................................................................................................... iii

Information and Precautions........................................................................................................................ iv

For Your Safety...................................................................................................................................... vi

WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................................................... vi

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... ix

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations................................................................................. 1

Parts of the Camera.............................................................................................................................. 2

The Camera Body.................................................................................................................................................. 2

Controls Used in Shooting Mode............................................................................................................... 4

Controls Used in Playback Mode................................................................................................................ 5

Changing the Angle of the Monitor......................................................................................................... 6

Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap .......................................................................................... 7

The Monitor.............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Basic Operations.................................................................................................................................. 11

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode ........................................................ 11

Using the Rotary Multi Selector................................................................................................................. 12

Using Menus (the d Button)................................................................................................................. 13

Switching the Information on the Monitor (s button)...................................................... 15

Switching the Monitor Display (x button)..................................................................................... 16

Using the Viewfinder........................................................................................................................................ 16

The Basics of Shooting and Playback........................................................................................ 17

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery..................................................................................................... 18

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery.................................................................................................. 20

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................ 22

Internal Memory and Memory Cards..................................................................................................... 23

Approved Memory Cards.............................................................................................................................. 23

Step 1 Turn the Camera On ............................................................................................................. 24

Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 25

Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time................................................................................ 26

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...................................................................................................... 28

Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................ 29

Step 3 Frame a Picture....................................................................................................................... 30

Using the Zoom................................................................................................................................................... 31

Step 4 Focus and Shoot.................................................................................................................... 32

Step 5 Play Back Images ................................................................................................................... 34

Changing How Images Are Displayed................................................................................................... 35

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images................................................................................................... 36

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Shooting Features ............................................................................................................................ 39

A (Auto) Mode.................................................................................................................................... 40

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings........................................................................................................ 40

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes).................................................................................. 41

Changing Scene Mode Settings................................................................................................................ 42

Characteristics of Each Scene ..................................................................................................................... 42

Using Skin Softening ........................................................................................................................................ 54

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)..................................................... 55

Characteristics of Each Special Effect ..................................................................................................... 55

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings............................................................................................. 56

j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)...................................................... 57

Changing j, k, l, m Modes.................................................................................................................... 60

Options Available in the Shooting Menu ............................................................................................ 60

M (User Setting Modes) .................................................................................................................... 63

Saving Settings in M Mode .......................................................................................................................... 64

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector................................................................. 65

Available Functions ........................................................................................................................................... 65

Using the Flash (Flash Modes) .................................................................................................................... 66

Using the Self-timer .......................................................................................................................................... 69

Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces) ................................................................................................... 70

Using Focus Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 72

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............................................................................ 74

List of the Default Settings............................................................................................................................ 75

Changing the Image Quality and Image Size........................................................................... 77

Available Image Quality.................................................................................................................................. 77

Available Image Size ......................................................................................................................................... 78

Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously....................................................................... 80

The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j, k, l, m Modes)............................................ 83

Focusing on Subject........................................................................................................................... 84

Using the Target Finding AF ........................................................................................................................ 84

Using Face Detection....................................................................................................................................... 85

Focus Lock............................................................................................................................................................... 86

Playback Features............................................................................................................................. 87

Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ........................................................ 88

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer.......................................................... 90

Using ViewNX 2.................................................................................................................................... 91

Installing ViewNX 2............................................................................................................................................ 91

Transferring Images to the Computer................................................................................................... 93

Viewing Images ................................................................................................................................................... 94

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Recording and Playing Back Movies.......................................................................................... 95

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................... 96

Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu) .................................................................... 99

Playing Back Movies........................................................................................................................ 100

Using GPS.......................................................................................................................................... 101

Starting GPS Data Recording....................................................................................................... 102

Changing the GPS Settings (GPS Options Menu)................................................................. 105

General Camera Setup.................................................................................................................. 107

The Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................... 108

Reference Section........................................................................................................................ E1

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ......................................................................................... E2

Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back).......................................................... E3

Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama................................................................................................. E3

Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll)........................................................................................................... E5

Using Panorama Assist................................................................................................................. E6

Using 3D Photography................................................................................................................. E8

j, k, l, m Modes ..................................................................................................................... E10

j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto) or

l (Aperture-priority auto)................................................................................................................... E10

m (Manual) Mode..................................................................................................................................... E11

Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode

(Sequence)..................................................................................................................................... E13

Playing Images in a Sequence........................................................................................................... E13

Deleting Images in a Sequence........................................................................................................ E14

Editing Still Images..................................................................................................................... E15

Editing Features .......................................................................................................................................... E15

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation................................................... E17

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ............................................................ E17

e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones .................................................................................... E18

p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects.......................................................................... E19

g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image.................................................................. E20

j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures............................................................. E21

a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy................................................................................................. E22

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) ........................................ E23

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) .......................................................... E25

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.............................................................................................. E26

Printing Individual Images................................................................................................................... E27

Printing Multiple Images....................................................................................................................... E28

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Editing Movies.............................................................................................................................. E31

Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie.............................................................. E31

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture ........................................................................ E32

Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode)................................................................................ E33

Image Quality and Image Size........................................................................................................... E33

Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) ................................................................................ E33

Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control).......................................... E37

White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ......................................................................................................... E38

Metering.......................................................................................................................................................... E40

Continuous Shooting.............................................................................................................................. E41

ISO Sensitivity............................................................................................................................................... E45

Exposure Bracketing ................................................................................................................................ E46

AF Area Mode .............................................................................................................................................. E47

Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E51

Flash Exp. Comp. ........................................................................................................................................ E52

Noise Reduction Filter............................................................................................................................. E52

Active D-Lighting....................................................................................................................................... E53

Save User Settings/Reset User Settings....................................................................................... E53

Zoom Memory ............................................................................................................................................ E54

Startup Zoom Position........................................................................................................................... E54

The Playback Menu .................................................................................................................... E55

a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) .......................................................................... E55

b Slide Show.............................................................................................................................................. E57

d Protect...................................................................................................................................................... E58

The Image Selection Screen............................................................................................................... E59

f Rotate Image......................................................................................................................................... E60

E Voice Memo............................................................................................................................................. E61

h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)................................... E62

C Sequence Display Options........................................................................................................... E63

x Choose Key Picture............................................................................................................................ E63

The Movie Menu.......................................................................................................................... E64

Movie Options............................................................................................................................................. E64

Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie).................................. E66

Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E68

GPS Setting Menu....................................................................................................................... E69

GPS Settings.................................................................................................................................................. E69

Create Log (Record the log of moving information)........................................................... E71

View Log.......................................................................................................................................................... E73

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The Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................... E74

Welcome Screen ........................................................................................................................................ E74

Time Zone and Date................................................................................................................................ E75

Monitor Settings......................................................................................................................................... E78

Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures).............................................................. E79

Vibration Reduction................................................................................................................................. E80

Motion Detection...................................................................................................................................... E81

AF Assist........................................................................................................................................................... E82

Digital Zoom................................................................................................................................................. E82

Assign Side Zoom Control ................................................................................................................... E83

Sound Settings............................................................................................................................................ E84

Auto Off ........................................................................................................................................................... E84

Format Memory/Format Card............................................................................................................ E85

Language........................................................................................................................................................ E85

TV Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... E86

Fn Button ........................................................................................................................................................ E87

Charge by Computer............................................................................................................................... E88

Toggle Av/Tv Selection........................................................................................................................... E90

Reset File Numbering.............................................................................................................................. E90

Blink Warning ............................................................................................................................................... E91

Filmstrip........................................................................................................................................................... E92

Eye-Fi Upload............................................................................................................................................... E93

Reverse Indicators ..................................................................................................................................... E94

Reset All ........................................................................................................................................................... E94

Firmware Version........................................................................................................................................ E97

File and Folder Names............................................................................................................... E98

Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................... E100

Error Messages........................................................................................................................... E101

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Technical Notes and Index......................................................................................................... F1

Caring for the Products................................................................................................................. F2

The Camera ....................................................................................................................................................... F2

The Battery......................................................................................................................................................... F3

Charging AC Adapter.................................................................................................................................. F4

The Memory Cards........................................................................................................................................ F5

Caring for the Camera ................................................................................................................... F6

Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................................. F6

Storage................................................................................................................................................................. F6

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. F7

Specifications ................................................................................................................................. F15

Supported Standards................................................................................................................................ F18

Index.................................................................................................................................................. F19

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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of each part and the basic camera operations.

Parts of the Camera ................................................2

The Camera Body ..........................................................................................2

Controls Used in Shooting Mode ............................................................4

Controls Used in Playback Mode.............................................................5

Changing the Angle of the Monitor .......................................................6

Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap..........................................7

The Monitor.....................................................................................................8

Basic Operations.................................................. 11

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode ........... 11

Using the Rotary Multi Selector............................................................. 12

Using Menus (the d Button) ............................................................. 13

Switching the Information on the Monitor (s button) ......... 15

Switching the Monitor Display (x button) .................................... 16

Using the Viewfinder................................................................................. 16

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting

and Playback” (A17).

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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

21 4

14 15 161110912

5 6

Flash raised

1 Eyelet for camera strap ................................7

Power switch/power-on lamp

..............25

3 w (FUNC) button.................................... 110

4 Mode dial........................................................... 28

Microphone (stereo) .............................. 88, 96

6 GPS antenna................................................. 103

7 Flash......................................................................66

8 m (flash pop-up) button..........................66

9 USB/Audio video connector.......... 20, 90

10 HDMI mini connector (Type C)............90

11 Connector cover...................................20, 90

Power connector cover (for connection with an optional AC Adapter)

.......E

100

13 Shutter-release button.........................4, 32

Zoom control..................................................31

f : Wide...................................................31

g : Tele......................................................31

h: Thumbnail playback.................35

i : Playback zoom.............................35

j : Help ....................................................41

Self-timer lamp...............................................69

AF-assist illuminator.................................109

16 Lens

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911

10 1312 14 15

2 4 5 876

16 17 18

19 20 21

Side zoom control..................................... 109

f : Wide...................................................31

g : Tele......................................................31

2 Speaker ..........................................88, 100, 109

3 x (monitor) button.................................16

4 Diopter adjustment control...................16

5 Electronic viewfinder.................................16

6 s (display) button...............................15

b (e movie-record) button

.................................................................11, 34, 96

8 Command dial ...............................................57

9 Monitor..........................................................8, 28

Charge lamp....................................20, E89

Flash lamp.........................................................66

11 c (playback) button.........................11, 34

Rotary multi selector

(multi selector) ...............................................12

13 k (apply selection) button ...................12

14 d (menu) button....................................13

15 l (delete) button..............................36, 100

16 Tripod socket

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover...................18, 22

18 Cover latch................................................18, 22

19 Memory card slot .........................................22

20 Battery latch.............................................18, 19

21 Battery chamber............................................18

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Controls Used in Shooting Mode

Control Name Main Function A

Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 28

Zoom control

Rotate toward g (i) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and rotate toward f (h) (wide-angle position) to zoom out.

Rotary multi

selector

See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for more information.

Command dial

Set the flexible program (during shooting mode j) or shutter speed (during shooting modes k or m).

57, 59, 110

d (menu)

button

Display and hide the menu. 13

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.

w (FUNC)

button

Display the setting menu of pre-assigned function.

110

Playback

button

Play back images.

11, 34

Delete button Delete the last image that was saved. 36

b (e movierecord) button

Start and stop movie recording. 96

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Controls Used in Playback Mode

x (monitor)

button

Switch the monitor display. 16

s (display)

button

Switch the information displayed on the monitor.

Side zoom

control

Use the function assigned with Assign side zoom control.

109

Control Name Main Function A

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.

Zoom control

•

Enlarge the image when rotated toward

g(i

); display image thumbnail or the

calendar when rotated toward f (h).

• Adjust the volume for voice memo and movie playback.

88, 100

Rotary multi

selector

See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for more information.

Command dial

Switch the magnification of an enlarged image.

Apply

selection

button

• Display individual images of a sequence in full-frame.

• Scroll an image recorded with easy panorama.

• Play back movies.

• Switch from image thumbnail or

zoomed image display to full-frame playback mode.

E13

100 12

d (menu)

button

Display and hide the menu. 13

Control Name Main Function A

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Parts of the Camera

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Changing the Angle of the Monitor

The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to 82° or raised upward to 90°. This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions.

B Notes on Monitor

• Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor.

• The monitor cannot be moved horizontally.

• Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations.

Delete button Delete images. 36

Shutter-

release button

Return to shooting mode. –

b (e movierecord) button

x (monitor)

button

Switch the monitor display. 16

s (display)

button

Switch the information displayed on the monitor.

w (FUNC)

button

Display the shooting location of an image during log recording (latitude, longitude, and current location of the movement being tracked for creating a log).

E73

Control Name Main Function A

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Parts of the Camera

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Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.

B Lens Cap

• Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture.

• At times when you are not shooting pictures such as when the power is off, or while you are

carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens.

• Do not attach other than the lens cap to the lens.

Attach the strap at two places.

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The Monitor

• The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback

changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Press the s (display) button to hide or show the information on the monitor (A15).

Shooting Mode

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Shooting mode......................................28, 29

Focus mode......................................................73

Zoom indicator ..............................................31

Focus indicator...............................................32

AE/AF-L indicator....................................E7

Zoom memory...............................................62

Flash mode.......................................................67

Flash exp. comp.............................................62

Battery level indicator................................24

Vibration reduction icon.......................108

Eye-Fi communication indicator

..............................................................111, E93

Log display.....................................................105

GPS reception..............................................104

Noise reduction filter

......................................62

Noise reduction burst

....................................43

Motion detection icon ...........................109

View/hide histograms....................74, 108

“Date not set” indicator..................27, 108

Print date.........................................................108

Travel destination indicator.................108

Movie options (normal speed movies)

..................................................................................99

Movie options (HS movies).....................99

Movie length...........................................96, 98

Image quality ..................................................77

Image size..........................................................78

Easy panorama

.....................................................51

Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures)............................................24, 79

Internal memory indicator......................24

Aperture value............................................... 57

Focus area (for manual,

for center)....................................32, 49, 50,

Focus area (for auto, target

finding AF)........................................................ 61

Focus area (for face detection,

pet detection).........................52, 61, 70, 85

Focus area (for subject

tracking)............................................................. 61

Center-weighted area

.................................... 61

Spot metering area

..........................................61

Shutter speed.................................................57

Exposure indicator

............................................59

ISO sensitivity ..........................................30, 61

Exposure compensation value............ 74

Active D-Lighting......................................... 62

COOLPIX Picture Control

.............................60

White balance

....................................................... 61

Continuous shooting mode

.............52, 61

Backlighting (HDR)

........................................... 44

Exposure bracketing

....................................... 61

Hand-held/Tripod

..................................... 42, 47

Self-timer........................................................... 69

Smile timer

..............................................................70

Pet portrait auto release

..............................52

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Playback Mode

j is displayed when the shooting mode A, y, j, c, W, u or j is selected.

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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30 31

Date of recording......................................... 26

Time of recording ........................................ 26

Voice memo indicator............................... 88

Battery level indicator ............................... 24

Protect icon...................................................... 88

Eye-Fi communication indicator

..............................................................111, E93

Recorded GPS information indicator

...............................................................................104

Print order icon.............................................. 88

Image quality.................................................. 77

Image size.........................................................78

Movie options.........................................96, 99

Easy panorama indicator......................... 51

(a) Current image number/total

number of images................................ 34

(b) Movie length.........................................100

Internal memory indicator..................... 34

Easy panorama playback guide.....E5

Sequence playback guide..............E13

Movie playback guide.............................100

Volume indicator................................88, 100

Black border indicator ...............................88

D-Lighting icon .............................................88

Quick retouch icon...................................... 88

Filter effects icon........................................... 88

Small picture...................................88, E22

Skin softening icon...................................... 88

Sequence display.................................E13

3D picture indicator....................................53

File number and type........................E98

Folder name ............................................E98

Shooting mode1...........................................29

Aperture value ...............................................32

Shutter speed................................................. 32

Exposure compensation value............ 74

ISO sensitivity.................................................. 61

Current image number/

total number of images ...........................34

Histogram

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Basic Operations

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures.

Press the c (playback) button to switch between shooting mode and playback mode.

• While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or the

b (e movie-record) button.

• Rotate the mode dial and align an icon to the mark to select different shooting modes (A28, 29).

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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Using the Rotary Multi Selector

Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (H), down (I), left (J) or right (K) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the k button.

• The “rotary multi selector” is also referred to as the “multi selector” in this manual.

When Using Shooting Mode

* The aperture value can be set in shooting mode l or m (A59). Items can be chosen

while a menu is displayed.

When Using Playback Mode

Previous or next images can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.

When displaying image thumbnail or when the image is magnified, this button switches the camera to full-frame playback mode.

When Displaying Menus

* Items above or below can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.

Display m (flash mode) (A66) menu

Apply selection

Display D (focus mode) menu (A72)

Display n (Self-timer/ Smile timer) menu (A69, 70)

Auto

Display the o (exposure compensation) guide (A74)

Rotate to set the aperture value*/Select an item

Select the previous image1/Move the displayed area when the image is magnified (A35).

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Play back movies (A100)

Select the next image1/Move the displayed area when the image is magnified (A35).

Apply selection

Shooting menu

Continuous

Metering

White balance

Image size

Image quality

Picture Control Custom Picture Control

Select the item below*

Select the item on the left/Return display to the previous screen

Select the item on the right/Display sub-menu (apply selection)

Select the item above*

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Using Menus (the d Button)

When the d button is pressed while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed.

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Quick retouch

D-Lighting Skin softening Filter eects Print order Slide show

Protect

Shooting mode Playback mode

Tabs

j tab:

Displays the settings that can be changed for the current shooting mode (A28). Depending on the current shooting mode, the tab icon that is displayed will be different.

D tab:

Displays movie recording settings.

z tab:

Displays the GPS setup menu (A105) items.

z tab:

Displays the setup menu, where you can change general settings.

c tab:

Displays the settings available for the playback mode.

z tab:

Displays the GPS setup menu (A105) items.

z tab:

Displays the setup menu, where you can change general settings.

Shooting menu Playback menu

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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Switching Between Tabs

Selecting Menu Items

C Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed

Rotating the command dial when menus are displayed allows you to change the setting values of a selected item. There are some setting values that cannot be changed using the command dial.

C When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages

The scroll bar is displayed to indicate the current page.

Set up

Print date

Monitor settings

Time zone and date

Welcome screen

Vibration reduction Motion detection

AF assist

Shooting menu

Continuous

Metering

White balance

Image size

Image quality

Picture Control

Custom Picture Control

Shooting menu

Continuous

Metering

White balance

Image size

Image quality

Picture Control Custom Picture Control

Press the rotary multi selector J to highlight the tab.

Press the rotary multi selector H or I to select a tab, and press the k button or K.

The selected menu is displayed.

Spot

Center-weighted

Matrix

Metering

Press the rotary multi selector H or I to select an item, and then press K or the k button.

Press H or I to select an item and then press the k button.

When you finished changing settings, press the d (menu) button to exit the menu.

Shooting menu

Continuous

Metering

White balance

Image size

Image quality

Picture Control Custom Picture Control

Shooting menu

Continuous

Metering

White balance

Image size

Image quality

Picture Control Custom Picture Control

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Switching the Information on the

Monitor (s button)

To switch the information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback, press the s (display) button.

*See A10 for more information on histogram and shooting information.

C Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting

The display options for the monitor can be changed in Monitor settings in the setup menu (A108). A histogram and framing grid are available as the display options.

For Shooting

Display information

Display the picture and the shooting information.

Movie frame

Display the range of a movie in a frame.

Information hidden

Display the picture only.

For Playback

Display photo information

Display the picture taken and the photo information.

Display shooting

information

(except for movies) Display the histogram and shooting information*.

Information hidden

Display only the taken picture.

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Switching the Monitor Display (x button)

Press the x (monitor) button to switch between the monitor and viewfinder. Switch to the one that suits the shooting conditions.

Using the Viewfinder

Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display on the monitor. Press the x button to switch to 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.

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x button

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Preparation

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .....................................................................................18

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ..................................................................................20

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card.............................................................................22

Shooting

Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................24

Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time (First Use Only) .....................26

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................28

Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................30

Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................32

Playback

Step 5 Play Back Images ....................................................................................................34

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images ...................................................................................36

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Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

2 Insert the included EN-EL5

battery (rechargeable Li-ion battery).

• Use the battery to push the orange battery latch down in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2).

• When the battery is inserted correctly, the battery latch will lock the battery in place.

B Inserting the Battery Correctly

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check that the battery is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A20).

• While the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is open, the camera cannot be turned on. Additionally, the battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged.

Battery latch

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The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off (A25) and be sure that the poweron lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and push the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1). Then, remove the battery straight (2).

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.

B Notes on Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi) thoroughly before using the

battery.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (F3) before using the battery.

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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.

If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. 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. The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in Argentina and Korea.

2 Make sure the battery is inserted in the camera, and then connect the

camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of

1 to 3.

• Keep the camera turned off.

• When connecting the cable, be sure that the plug is properly oriented. Do not use

force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the plug at an angle.

• Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

• When charging starts, the charge lamp flashes slowly in green.

• About four hours and 30 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

• When the battery has been completely charged, the charge lamp turns off.

• See “Understanding the Charge Lamp” (A21) for more information.

3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

• When the camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be turned on.

Charge lamp

Electrical outlet

USB Cable UC-E6 (included)

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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Understanding the Charge Lamp

B Notes on Charging AC Adapter

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi) thoroughly before using the

Charging AC Adapter.

• Be sure to read thoroughly and follow the warnings for “Charging AC Adapter” (F4) before use.

B Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

• You can also charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 by connecting the camera to a

computer (A90, 110).

• The EN-EL5 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH-61

(available separately; E100).

C AC Power Source

• You can take pictures and play back images while using the AC Adapter EH-62A (available

separately; E100) to power the camera from an electrical outlet.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62A. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera.

Status Description

Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging.

Off

The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp flashing slowly in green stops and is turned off.

Flashes quickly (green)

• 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).

• The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the battery.

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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

1 Confirm that the power-on lamp and the

monitor are turned off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.

• Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover.

2 Insert the memory card.

• Slide the memory card until it clicks into

place.

B Inserting the Memory Card

Correctly

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Be sure to confirm

that the memory card is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

B Formatting a Memory Card

• 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.

• All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Be sure to make copies of any data you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

• To format a memory card, insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button and select Format card from the setup menu (A108).

B Note on Memory Cards

Refer to the documentation included with the memory card, as well as “The Memory Cards” (F5) in “Caring for the Products”.

Memory card slot

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Removing Memory Cards

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the poweron lamp and the monitor are off.

Press the memory card in lightly with your finger (1) to partially eject it, and then pull it out straight (2).

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s internal memory (approximately 90 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory for shooting or playback, 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.

• When recording a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed

class of Class 6 or higher is recommended. If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording may end unexpectedly.

1 Before using a card reader or similar device, check that the device supports 2 GB cards. 2 SDHC-compliant. Before using a card reader or similar device, check that the

device supports SDHC.

3 SDXC-compliant. Before using a card reader or similar device, check that the

device supports SDXC.

• Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards.

SD memory cards SDHC memory cards

SDXC memory cards

SanDisk 2 GB

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB

TOSHIBA 2 GB

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB

Panasonic 2 GB

4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

48 GB, 64 GB

Lexar - 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB, 128 GB

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On

1 Remove the lens cap and press the power

switch to turn on the camera.

• If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” (A26).

• The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on.

2 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.

Battery Level

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of exposures remaining is displayed.

• When a memory card is not inserted, C is displayed and pictures are recorded to the internal memory (approx. 90 MB).

• The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card, the image quality, and the image size (A77).

• The number of exposures remaining shown in the illustration differs from the actual value.

C Monitor Display

Press the s button to switch between showing and hiding the photo information or shooting information that is displayed on the monitor (A15).

Display Description

b Battery level high.

B Battery level low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Battery exhausted.

Cannot take pictures. Charge or replace the battery.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and the monitor

is turned on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on).

• To turn off the camera, press the power switch. Both the monitor and the power-on lamp are turned off.

• To turn on the camera in playback mode, press and hold the

c (playback)

button. At this time, the lens does not extend.

C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

To turn on the monitor again in standby mode, perform either one of the following operations.

•

Press the power switch, shutter-release button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button.

• Rotate the mode dial.

• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off

setting in the setup menu (A108).

• By default, the camera enters standby mode in about one minute when you are using shooting

mode or playback mode.

• If you are using the optional AC Adapter EH-62A, the camera enters standby mode after

30 minutes. This setting cannot be changed.

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Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time

Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

1 Press the multi selector H or I

to choose the desired language and press the k button.

2 Press H or I to choose Ye s and press the k

button.

3 Press J or K to select your

home time zone (Time zone), and press the k button.

• See “Daylight Saving Time” (A27) for

more information.

4 Press H or I to choose the date display order

and press the k button or K.

5 Press H, I, J or K to set date and time, and

press the k button.

• Choose an item: Press K or J (selected in the following

order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute). The item can also be chosen by rotating the multi selector.

• Set the contents: Press H or I. Date and time can also

be set by rotating the command dial.

• Confirm the settings: Select the minute field and press the k button or K.

Čeština Dansk Deutsch

English

Español Ελληνικά

Cancel

Language

Multi selector

Time zone and date

Ye s

Cancel

set date and time?

Choose time zone and

Back

London Casablanca

Date format

Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year

Day/Month/Year

2012

15 10

Date and time

Edit

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6 Press H or I to choose Ye s and press the k

button.

• After finishing the setting, the lens extends slightly and the shooting screen is displayed.

Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi selector H to enable the daylight saving time function while setting the region in step 3.

is displayed at the top of the monitor.

Press I to disable the daylight saving time function.

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 z setup

menu (A108).

• In the Time zone setting of Time zone and date in z setup menu, when the daylight saving

time function is enabled, the camera’s clock is set forward by one hour, and when disabled, set back by one hour. When the x travel destination is set, the camera automatically calculates the time difference between the travel destination and the w home time zone, and saves images using the date and time of the travel destination.

• If you exit without setting the date and time, O flashes when the shooting screen is displayed. Use

the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu (A108) to set the date and time.

C The Clock Battery

•

The camera’s clock is powered by a backup battery that is separate from the camera’s main battery.

• The backup battery charges after about ten hours of charging when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and can store the set date and time for several days.

• 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” (A26) for more information.

C Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images

• Set the date and time before shooting.

• You can imprint the shooting date in images as they are captured by setting Print date in the

setup menu (A108).

• If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the ViewNX 2 software (A91).

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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode.

• The following describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode as an example.

Rotate the mode dial to A.

• The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes

to A.

• See “The Monitor” (A8) for more information.

Auto mode

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Available Shooting Modes

C Note on the Flash

When the flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed at off and W is displayed at the top of the monitor. In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, be sure to raise the flash (A66).

C Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode

• The functions of the multi selector H (m), I (p), J (n) or K (o) can be set. See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A65) for more information.

• Press the d button to display the menu for the selected shooting mode. See “Shooting Features” (A39) for more information about the settings available in the menu for the current shooting mode.

A (auto) mode (A40)

Shoot easily with basic camera operations without going into detailed settings.

M User settings mode (A63)

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 M.

Scene mode (A41)

When one of the scene modes is selected, pictures are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. y (Scene): Choose the desired scene from 16 different scene types using the scene menu, and the camera’s settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. In scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.

• To select a scene, first rotate the mode dial to y and press the d button. Select the desired scene by pressing the multi selector H or I, and then press the k button.

j (Night landscape): Captures the atmosphere of night landscapes. c (Landscape): Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

W (Backlighting): The flash fires when there is backlight to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow, or use the HDR function to shoot when there are very bright areas and very dark areas in the same frame.

j, k, l, m mode (A57)

Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture value. Settings in the shooting menu (A60) are available to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

u Special effects mode (A55)

Effects can be applied to pictures during shooting. Nine different effects are available.

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Step 3 Frame a Picture

1 Ready the camera.

• Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist

illuminator and microphone.

2 Frame the picture.

• Point the camera at the subject.

C ISO Sensitivity

E (ISO sensitivity, A8) may be displayed on the shooting screen. When E is displayed, the ISO sensitivity is automatically raised.

C Viewfinder

Use the viewfinder to frame pictures (A16) when bright light makes it difficult to see the display on the monitor.

C Using a Tripod

• In the following situations, use of a tripod is recommended to avoid the effects of camera shake:

- When shooting in a dark location or with the flash mode (A66) set to W (off)

- When shooting in the telephoto zoom position

• To take a picture with the camera attached to a tripod, set Vibration reduction in the setup

menu (A108) to Off.

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Using the Zoom

Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom.

• To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the

frame, rotate toward g (telephoto zoom position).

• To zoom out so that the area visible increases in the

frame, rotate toward f (wide-angle position).

• Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction adjusts the zoom quickly, while rotating the control partially adjusts the zoom slowly (except during movie recording).

• A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

• The zoom can also be operated by rotating the side zoom control (A3) toward g or f. The function of the side zoom control can be set in the Assign side zoom

control in the setup menu (A108).

Digital Zoom

When the camera is already at the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the zoom control toward g (telephoto zoom position) triggers the digital zoom.

Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 2× beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom.

• The focus will be at the center of the frame and the focus area will not be displayed when the digital zoom is in effect.

C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

Unlike the optical zoom, the digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of image quality depending on the image size (A78) and digital zoom magnification. V indicates the zoom position where interpolation is applied when shooting still pictures. When the zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator also turns yellow. V moves to the right as the image size becomes smaller, allowing you to confirm the zoom position that can be used to capture still images without image degradation before shooting at the current image size setting.

• Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option in the setup menu (A108).

C More Information

• See “Zoom memory” (A62) for more Information.

• See “Startup zoom position” (A62) for more Information.

Optical zoom

Digital zoom

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Step 4 Focus and Shoot

1 Press the shutter-release button

halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance.

• When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas (up to 12 areas) light in green.

• The camera has nine focus areas, and if it does not detect the main subject, it automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus (up to nine areas) light in green.

• When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the screen, and the focus area is not displayed. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (A8) lights in green.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and the focus area or focus indicator flashes in red, the subject is out of focus. Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

2 Press the shutter-release button all the way,

i.e., press the button the rest of the way down.

• The shutter is released and the picture is recorded.

• If you press the shutter-release button with too much

force, the camera may shake, causing images to be blurred. Press the button gently.

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B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. 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 Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform 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 lights in 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., an animal inside a cage)

• Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped

windows, etc.)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In these situations, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock (A86). When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject.

The camera can also focus using manual focus (

A72, E2).

B The Subject Is Too Close to the Camera

If the camera does not focus, try shooting with p (macro close-up) (A73) in the focus mode, or Close-up (A49) scene mode.

C AF-assist Illuminator

In dark places, the AF-assist illuminator (A109) may light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

C To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot

If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way without first pressing it halfway.

C More Information

See “Focusing on Subject” (A84) for more information.

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Step 5 Play Back Images

1 Press the c (playback) button.

• When you switch from shooting mode

to playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.

2 Use the multi selector to view previous or next images.

• To view previous images: H or J

• To view next images: I or K

• Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector.

• To play back images that are saved in the internal

memory, remove the memory card. C is displayed in brackets, before “Current image number/total number of images” on the playback screen.

• To return to shooting mode, press the c button again, or press the shutter-release button, or b (e movie-record) button.

C Viewing Pictures

• Press the x button to switch between using the monitor and viewfinder display (A16).

• Press the s button to switch between showing and hiding the photo information or shooting

information that is displayed on the monitor (A15).

• Pictures taken using face detection (A85) or pet detection (A52) will be rotated automatically

when displayed in full-frame playback mode according to the orientation of the face.

• The orientation of an image can be changed using Rotate image in the playback menu (A88).

• When pictures taken with the continuous shooting feature are displayed, each series of images is

treated as a group, and only the group’s “key picture” is displayed (see “Sequence display options” (A89) for more information). While the key picture of a sequence is displayed in full-frame playback mode, press the k button to display each image in the sequence individually. To return to key picture only display, press the multi selector H.

• Images may be displayed at low resolution immediately after switching to the previous or next image.

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Changing How Images Are Displayed

When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by rotating the zoom control toward

f (h)/g (i

Playback Zoom

• To adjust the zoom ratio, rotate the zoom control toward f (h)/g (i) or

rotate the command dial. The zoom increases up to about 10×.

• To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.

• Pictures taken using face detection (A85) or pet detection (A52) are

enlarged at the center of the face that was detected during shooting. If the camera detected multiple faces when the image was captured, use H, I, J, and K to display a different face. Change the zoom ratio and press H, I, J, or K to zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces.

• You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate

file by pressing the d button (E22).

• Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.

Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display

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You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want.

• You can change the number of images displayed by rotating the zoom control

toward f (h)/g (i).

• Rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or K to select an image and then

press the k button to display that image in full-frame playback mode.

• When 72 images are displayed, rotate the zoom control toward f (h) to

switch to calendar display.

• While using calendar display mode, rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J,

or K to select a date and then press the k button to display the first image captured on that day.

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Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

1 Press the l button to delete the

image currently displayed on the monitor.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the

desired deletion method and press the k button.

• Current image: Only the current image is deleted. If the key picture of a sequence is selected, all images in the sequence are deleted.

• Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected and deleted. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen” (A37) for more information.

• All images: All images are deleted.

• To exit without deleting, press the d button.

3 Press H or I to select Yes and press the k

button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

• To cancel, press H or I to select No and press the k

button.

B Notes on Deletion

• Deleted images cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deleting them.

• Protected images cannot be deleted (A88).

C Deleting Images in a Sequence

•

When images are taken with continuous shooting, each series of images is treated as a group (pictures in a sequence) and only the group’s “key picture“ is displayed in the default setting (

13).

• When you press the l button during key picture playback, all images in the key picture’s sequence can be deleted (E14).

• To delete each picture in a sequence, before pressing the l button, press the k button to display each image in the sequence individually.

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.

All images

Erase selected images

Current image

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Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an

image to be deleted, and then press H to display y.

• To cancel the selection, press I to remove y.

• Rotate the zoom control (A31) toward g (i) to

switch back to full-frame playback or f(h) to display thumbnails.

2 Add y to all images that you want to delete and then press the k

button to apply the selection.

• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed on the monitor.

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Shooting Features

This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using shooting mode.

By referring to this information, you will learn how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.

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A (Auto) Mode

Shoot easily with basic camera operations without going into detailed settings.

The camera selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition or subject.

• When the camera detects the main subject, it

focuses on that subject (Target finding AF).

• The camera has nine focus areas, and if it does not detect the main subject, it

automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. See “Using the Target Finding AF” (A84) for more information.

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings

• See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A65) for more

information on flash mode (A66), self-timer (A69), smile timer (A70), focus mode (A72) and exposure compensation (A74).

• Functions that can be set using the d button: The image quality and image

size can be set (A77).

C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

This feature may not be used in combination with certain features (A80).

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When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the scene menu, images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene.

C View a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene

Select the desired scene from the scene menu and rotate the zoom control (A4) toward g (j) to view a description (help) of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control toward g (j) again.

C More Information

See “Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed” (A14) for more information.

y (Scene)

Press the d button to display the scene menu and choose one of the following shooting scenes.

Scene auto selector (default setting) (A45)

k Close-up (A49)

b Portrait (A46) u Food (A50)

d Sports (A46) l Museum (A50) e Night portrait (A47) m Fireworks show (A50) f Party/indoor (A48) n Black and white copy (A50)

Z Beach (A48) p Panorama (A51)

Snow (A48)

Pet portrait (A52)

h Sunset (A48)

3D photography (A53)

i Dusk/dawn (A48)

Snow

Beach

Party/indoor

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Portrait

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Scene menu

j Night landscape (A42), c Landscape (A43), W Backlighting (A44)

Rotate the mode dial to j, c or W and take pictures.

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Changing Scene Mode Settings

• “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector“ (A65) vary with scene

mode. See “List of the Default Settings” (A75) for more information.

• Functions that can be set using the d button: The image quality and image size can be set (A77).

Characteristics of Each Scene

• Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with O indicated. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A108) to Off when using a tripod to

stabilize the camera.

• For scene modes that use the flash, be sure to press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash before shooting (A66).

j Night landscape

Use this mode to capture the atmosphere of night landscapes. Press the d button to select Hand-held or Trip od in Night

landscape.

•Hand-held (default setting): This enables you to shoot with the minimum of camera

shake and noise even when holding the camera by hand.

- The Y icon is displayed on the shooting screen.

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously, and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.

- The angle of view (image area) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting.

• Tripod: Select this mode when the camera is stabilized, such as with a tripod.

- The Z icon is displayed on the shooting screen.

- Vibration reduction (A108) is automatically set to Off regardless of the applied option in the setup menu.

- Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot a single picture at slow shutter speeds.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator

(A8) always lights in green.

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c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. Press the d button to select Noise reduction burst or

Single shot in Landscape.

• Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of

noise.

- The x icon is displayed on the shooting screen.

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously, and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture.

- The angle of view (image area) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting.

• Single shot (default setting): Records pictures with emphasized outlines and contrast.

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, one frame is taken.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator

(A8) always lights in green.

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o Backlighting

Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. Press the d button to set HDR (high dynamic range) compositing using the HDR setting.

• When HDR is set to Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the backlit subject from being hidden in shadow.

- Shoot pictures with the flash raised.

- The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.

- Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot a

single picture.

• When HDR is set to Level 1-Level 3: Use when taking pictures 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.

- The P icon is displayed on the shooting screen.

- The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way,

the camera shoots pictures continuously and saves the following two images.

- Non-HDR composite image

- HDR composite image (loss of detail is reduced in highlights and shadows)

- The second image saved is an HDR composite image. 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 steady without

moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, 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 will be

narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting.

- 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.

- Use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A108)

to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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C Notes on Selecting a Scene Mode Using Scene Auto Selector and Its

Shooting Operation

• When the shooting mode icon is e or h, the camera performs the optimal operation for

shooting a close-up picture of one to two persons. When the icon is b or c, the camera performs the optimal operation for shooting a picture of three or more persons or shooting a composition with a large background area.

• If the camera switches to h/c (Night portrait), the flash mode is fixed at red-eye reduction and

the flash is used for capturing portraits (images are not captured continuously) just as when

Tripod is selected when using Night portrait (A47).

• If the camera switches to g (Night landscape), the camera shoots images continuously and

combines and saves them as one image, just as when Hand-held is selected when using

j (Night landscape) (A42).

• If the shooting mode icon is j, the camera performs the optimal operation for shooting non-

human subjects. If the icon is d, the camera performs the operation using face detection that is optimal for shooting human subjects.

y M x Scene auto selector

When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simpler shooting. e/b: Portrait, f: Landscape, h/c: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j/d: Backlighting, d: Other scenes

• When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.

• The camera automatically selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition. The camera detects and focuses on faces (see “Using Face Detection” (A85) for more information).

• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A28) or select the optimum scene mode for the subject manually.

• The digital zoom is not available.

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y M b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits.

• The camera detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face Detection” (A85) for more information).

• After the skin softening feature makes facial skin tones softer, the camera records the image (A54).

• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• The digital zoom is not available.

y M d Sports

Use this mode when shooting sporting events. The camera captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject.

• The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.

• To capture a series of images, hold down the shutter-

release button all the way. Up to five pictures are shot at a rate of about seven frames per second (fps) (when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to i 4608×3456).

• The camera focuses the subject even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

• Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series.

• The frame rate with continuous shooting may become slow depending upon the current image quality setting, image size setting, memory card used, or shooting condition.

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y M e Night portrait

Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. Flash is used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of the background. Select Hand-held or Tripod on the screen that is displayed when e Night portrait scene mode is selected.

•Hand-held

- The Y icon is displayed on the shooting screen.

- For a scene with a dark background, when the shutter-release button is pressed all the

way, pictures are shot continuously. The camera combines these pictures to save a single picture.

- When shooting at the telephoto zoom position, the camera may not shoot pictures

continuously even if a scene has a dark background.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without

moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.

- If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image may be

distorted, overlapped or blurred.

•Tripod

(default setting): Select this mode when the camera is stabilized, such as with a

tripod.

- The Z icon is displayed on the shooting screen.

- Vibration reduction (A108) is automatically set to Off regardless of the applied

option in the setup menu.

- Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot a single picture at slow shutter

speeds.

• The camera detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face Detection” (A85) for more information).

• After the skin softening feature makes facial skin tones softer, the camera records the image (A54).

• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Shoot pictures with the flash raised.

• The digital zoom is not available.

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y M f Party/indoor

Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.

• When shooting in a dark location, hold the camera steadily

to avoid the effects of camera shake. To take a picture with the camera attached to a tripod, set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A108) to Off.

y M Z Beach

Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water.

• The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.

y M z Snow

Captures the brightness of sunlit snow.

• The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.

y M h Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights in green.

y M i Dusk/dawn

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights in green.

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Shooting Features

y M k Close-up

Use this mode to photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range. Select Noise reduction burst or Single shot on the screen that is displayed when k Close-up scene mode is selected.

• Noise reduction burst: This setting enables you to shoot a sharp picture with a minimum of noise.

- The x icon is displayed on the shooting screen.

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously,

and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without

moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.

- If the subject moves or there is a significant camera shake during continuous shooting,

the image may be distorted, overlapped, or blurred.

- The angle of view (image area) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen

on the monitor at the time of shooting.

• Single shot (default setting): Records pictures with emphasized outlines and contrast.

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, one frame is taken.

• The focus mode (A72) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot.

• You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on. Press the k button and then rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or K to move the focus area. To adjust the following settings, press the k button to temporarily cancel focus area selection, and then adjust each setting.

- Flash mode (when Single shot is selected)

- Self-timer

- Exposure compensation

• The camera focuses on the subject even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

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Shooting Features

y M u Food

Use this mode when taking pictures of food.

• The focus mode (A72) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot.

• You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector H or I. The hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera’s

memory even after the camera is turned off.

-Hue

- Self-timer

- Exposure compensation

• The camera focuses on the subject even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

y M l Museum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

• The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.

• The camera captures up to ten images while the shutter-

release button is pressed all the way, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector) (A61)).

y M m Fireworks show

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from fireworks.

• The camera focuses at infinity.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the

focus indicator (A8) always lights in green.

y M n Black and white copy

Provides clear images of text or drawings on a white board or in print.

• The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.

• When shooting nearby object, shoot with p (macro close-

up) in the focus mode (A72).

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Shooting Features

B Note on Printing Panorama Pictures

When printing panorama pictures, a full view may not be printed depending on the printer settings. Additionally, printing may not be available depending on the printer.

For more information, see your printer’s manual or contact a digital photo lab.

y M p Panorama

Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures. On the screen that is displayed when p Panorama scene mode is selected, select V

Easy panorama or U Panorama assist.

•Easy panorama (default setting): Shoots panorama pictures that can be played back on

the camera by moving the camera in the direction you want to create a panorama picture.

- Shooting range can be selected from Normal (180°) (default setting) or Wide (360°).

- Press the shutter-release button all the way and release it, then move the camera

slowly in the horizontal direction. Shooting ends automatically when the selected shooting range has been captured.

- When shooting starts, the camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the

frame.

- The zoom is fixed at the wide-angle position.

- Display the picture recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback mode and

press the k button. The camera displays the short side of the picture filling the entire screen and scrolls the picture automatically. See “Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama” (E3).

• Panorama assist: Use this mode when shooting a series of pictures that can later be joined on a computer to form a single panorama.

- Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to select the direction in which pictures are to be joined and press the k button.

- After shooting the first picture, shoot the necessary number of pictures while confirming the seams. To finish shooting, press the k button.

- Transfer taken pictures to a computer and use the Panorama Maker 6 software (A92, E7) to join them in a single panorama. See “Using Panorama Assist” (E6) for more information.

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Shooting Features

y M O Pet portrait

Use this mode for shooting pictures of dogs or cats.

• Select Single or Continuous on the screen that is

displayed when O Pet portrait scene mode is selected.

- Single: One picture is captured at a time.

- Continuous (default setting): When the camera focuses on the detected face in Pet portrait auto release (default setting) mode, three pictures are shot continuously (frame rate with continuous shooting: approximately three frames per second when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to i 4608×3456). If pet portrait auto release is not used, approximately five pictures can be shot one after the other at the maximum rate of about three frames per second while the shutterrelease button is fully held down (when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to i 4608×3456).

• The camera detects and focuses on the face of a dog or cat. In the default setting, when the subject is in focus, the shutter is released automatically (Pet portrait auto release).

• Up to five pet faces are detected simultaneously. When the camera detects more than one face, the camera focuses on the face displayed the largest in the monitor.

• If a pet’s face is not detected, press the shutter-release button halfway to focus on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Press the multi selector J (n) to change the pet portrait auto release settings.

- Pet portrait auto release (default setting): When the camera focuses on the

detected face, the shutter is released automatically. When Pet portrait auto release is set, the d icon is displayed on the shooting screen.

- OFF: Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter.

• In the following situations, Pet portrait auto release is automatically switched to OFF.

- When a continuous shooting series with pet portrait auto release is repeated five times

- When remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card is low To continue shooting with pet portrait auto release, press the multi selector J (n) to set again.

• The digital zoom is not available.

•

Under some shooting conditions such as pet-to-camera distance, speed of moving pets, direction in which the pets are facing, and brightness of the faces, the camera may be unable to detect a dog or cat, or a border is displayed around something other than a dog or cat.

B Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection

• During playback, the camera automatically rotates images according to the orientation of the pet's face detected at the time of shooting (except for pictures taken with continuous shooting).

• When zooming in on an image displayed in full-frame playback mode by rotating the zoom control toward g (i), the image is enlarged at the center of a pet's face detected during shooting (A35) (except for pictures taken with continuous shooting).

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Shooting Features

B Note on 3D Photography

The camera may be unable to take a second picture or save pictures taken, depending on a variety of factors, for example, shooting a moving subject or a scene with low light or low contrast conditions.

B Viewing 3D Photography

• 3D pictures cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. Only the left eye image is displayed during playback.

• To view 3D pictures in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. 3D pictures can be played back in 3D by connecting the camera to a 3D-compatible TV or monitor using a 3D-compatible HDMI cable (A90).

• When connecting the camera using an HDMI cable, set the following for the TV settings in the setup menu (A108).

- HDMI: Auto (default setting) or 1080i

- HDMI 3D output: On (default setting)

• When the camera is connected using an HDMI cable for playback, it may take a while to switch the display between 3D pictures and non-3D pictures. The images played back in 3D cannot be enlarged.

• See the documentation included with your TV or monitor to perform settings of the TV or monitor.

B Note on Viewing 3D Pictures

When viewing 3D pictures on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor for an extended period of time, you may experience discomfort such as eye strain or nausea. Carefully read the documentation included with your TV or monitor to ensure proper use.

y M s 3D photography

Use this mode for taking 3D pictures viewable in three dimensions on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image. Pictures taken in this mode are saved with Normal as the image quality and

O 1920×1080 as the image size.

• After taking the first picture by pressing the shutter-release button, move the camera

horizontally to the right so that the subject is aligned with the guide on the monitor. The camera takes the second picture automatically.

• The focus area that the camera focuses on can be moved to areas other than at the

center of the frame. To move the focus area, press the k button before taking the first picture, and then rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or K. To adjust the following settings, press the k button to cancel the status in which the focus area can be selected, and then perform each setting.

- Focus mode (A (Autofocus) or p (Macro close-up))

- Exposure compensation

• The telephoto zoom position is restricted to an angle of view equivalent to that of about 135 mm lens in 35mm [135] format.

• The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved picture will be narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting.

• The camera cannot record 3D movies.

• The two captured images are saved as a 3D picture (MPO file) consisting of the left and

right eye images. The first image (the left eye image) is also saved as a JPEG file. See “Using 3D Photography” (E8) for more information.

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Shooting Features

Using Skin Softening

In the following shooting modes, the camera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and processes the image to make facial skin tones softer before saving the image.

•Scene auto selector (A45), Portrait (A46) or Night portrait (A47) in

scene mode

Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A88).

B Notes on Skin Softening

• It may take more time to save images.

• 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.

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Shooting Features

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

The effect can be applied to pictures during shooting. One of the nine special effects is selected to shoot.

To select an effect, press the d button to display the special effects menu.

• The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.

Characteristics of Each Special Effect

Option Description

Soft (default setting) Soften the image by adding a slight blur to the overall image.

Nostalgic sepia

Add a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph.

High-contrast monochrome

Create a black-and-white photograph with a clear contrast.

High key Give the overall image a bright tone. Low key Give the overall image a dark tone.

Special eects

Image size

Image quality

Special eects

Painting

Selective color

Low key

High key

High-contrast monochrome

Nostalgic sepia

Soft

Painting

Selective color

Low key

High key

High-contrast monochrome

Nostalgic sepia

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Shooting Features

B Special Effects Mode Settings

When Movie options (A99) is set to h HS 120 fps (640×480), Soft, Nostalgic sepia or Painting cannot be selected.

C More Information

See “Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed” (A14) for more information.

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings

• “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector“ (A65) vary with special

effects. See “List of the Default Settings” (A75) for more information.

• Functions that can be set using the d button: The image quality and image size can be set (A77).

C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

This feature may not be used in combination with certain features (A80).

Selective color

Create a black and white image in which only the specified color remains.

• When Selective color is set, select a color that you want to retain from the slider by rotating the multi selector or pressing H or I. To adjust the following settings, press the k button to temporarily cancel color selection, and then adjust each setting.

- Flash mode (A66)

- Self-timer (A69)

- Focus mode (A72)

- Exposure compensation (A74)

To return to the color selection screen, press the k button again.

Painting Create images with the ambience of paintings.

High ISO monochrome

Create monotone (black and white) pictures by intentionally taking pictures with high ISO sensitivity. This setting is effective when shooting subjects in low lighting conditions.

• The pictures taken may contain noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog or lines).

Silhouette

Create a silhouette photograph of a subject with a bright background.

Option Description

Save

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j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the shooting menu (A60) 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 that can be selected in the j, k, l or m tab after pressing the d button. The camera has nine focus areas, and when AF area mode is set to Auto (default setting), it automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus (up to nine areas) light in green.

The procedure for shooting pictures 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 pictures to be shot vary depending on the combinations of shutter speed and aperture value even if the exposure is the same (A58).

Rotate the command dial or multi selector to set the shutter speed and aperture value.

The setting method of the flexible program, shutter speed, and aperture value can be changed using the Toggle Av/Tv selection in the setup menu (A108).

Exposure mode

Shutter speed (A83)

Aperture value (A58)

Programmed auto (A59)

Automatically adjusted (flexible program is enabled by the command dial).

Shutter-priority auto (A59)

Adjusted by the command dial.

Automatically adjusted.

Aperture-priority auto (A59)

Automatically adjusted.

Adjusted by the multi selector.

m Manual (A59)

Adjusted by the command dial.

Adjusted by the multi selector.

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Shooting Features

Adjusting the Shutter Speed

Adjusting the Aperture Value

C Aperture and Zoom

The aperture value (f-number) indicates the lens brightness. 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 this camera zoom lens can be changed depending on the zoom position. The largest aperture at the wide-angle position is f/3 and that at the telephoto zoom position is f/5.9.

C M (User Setting) Mode

Even when the mode dial is set to M (User settings) mode, you can shoot in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual). The setting combinations (User settings) that are frequently used for shooting can be saved in M (A64).

Faster

1/1000 s

Slower

1/30 s

Larger aperture

(Small f-number)

f/3

Smaller aperture

(Large f-number)

f/8.3

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Shooting Features

j (Programmed auto) (E10)

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 command dial during shooting (“flexible program”). While flexible program is in effect, a flexible program mark (

) is displayed next to the

mode indicator (

) in the upper left of the monitor.

• To cancel flexible program, rotate the command dial until the flexible program mark (A) is no longer displayed. Selecting another shooting mode, or turning off the camera, also cancels flexible program.

k (Shutter-priority auto) (E10)

Use to shoot fast moving subjects with a fast shutter speed, or use to emphasize the movements of a moving subject with a slow shutter speed.

• The shutter speed can be adjusted by rotating the command dial.

l (Aperture-priority auto) (E10)

Use to blur the background or bring both the foreground and background into focus.

• The aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the multi selector.

m (Manual) (E11)

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. The degree of deviation in the exposure indicator is displayed in EVs (–2 to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV).

• The shutter speed can be adjusted by rotating the command dial and the aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the multi selector.

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Shooting Features

Changing j, k, l, m Modes

• See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A65) for more

information on flash mode (A66), self-timer (A69)/smile timer (A70), focus mode (A72) and exposure compensation (A74).

• See “Options Available in the Shooting Menu” (below) for more information on functions that can be set using the d button.

Options Available in the Shooting Menu

In the j, k, l, m mode, the following option settings can be changed.

Select j, k, l, m mode M d button M j, k, l, m tab (A13)

Option Description A

Image quality

Set the image quality to be recorded (compression ratio) (A77). The default setting of image quality is Normal. This setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except for shooting mode M or scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photography).

Image size

Set the image size to be recorded (A78). The default setting is i 4608×3456. This setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except for shooting mode M or scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photography).

Picture Control

(COOLPIX Picture Control)

Change the settings for image recording according to the shooting scene or your preferences. The default setting is Standard.

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Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)

Allow you to store the customized settings based in COOLPIX Picture Control, which can set picture editing options for recording images according to the shooting scene or your preferences.

E37

Shooting menu

Continuous

Metering

White balance

Image size

Image quality

Picture Control Custom Picture Control

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Shooting Features

White balance

Adjust colors in the image closer to the colors as they appear to the eye. Although Auto (normal) (default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to the sky conditions or light source to achieve better results if the default setting results are unsatisfactory.

• The preset value for preset manual applies commonly to

j, k, l, m, M shooting modes.

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Metering

Select the method that the camera uses to measure the brightness of the subject. The camera adjusts the exposure, which is a combination of shutter speed and aperture value, based on the brightness measurement. The default setting is Matrix.

E40

Continuous

Set the mode used for taking a series of pictures.

• The default setting is Single (i.e. only one picture is captured at a time).

• When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, or BSS (A50) is set, the pictures are shot

continuously while the shutter-release button is fully held down.

• If Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or Multi-shot 16 is set, the specified number of pictures

are shot continuously when the shutter-release button is fully held down.

• If the Intvl timer shooting is set, the pictures are shot continuously at the set interval of 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, or 10 min when the shutter-release button is fully held down once.

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ISO sensitivity

Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to take pictures of darker subjects. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto (default setting), the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

• In m (manual) mode, ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100 if Auto or Fixed range auto is selected.

E45

Exposure bracketing

The exposure (brightness) can be changed automatically during continuous shooting. The default setting is Off.

E46

AF area mode

Set how the camera determines the focus area using the autofocus to Face priority, Auto (default setting),

Manual, Center, Subject tracking or Target finding AF.

E47

Option Description A

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Shooting Features

The setting menu can also be displayed by pressing the w (FUNC) button during shooting. Select the Fn button function in the setup menu (A108), and then assign a setting menu to be displayed when the w (FUNC) button is pressed.

This function cannot be set when using M mode.

C More Information

See “Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed” (A14) for more information.

C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

This feature may not be used in combination with certain features (A80).

Autofocus mode

When Single AF (default setting) is selected, the camera focuses only while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. When Full-time AF is selected, the camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

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Flash exp. comp.

Adjust the flash output. Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark. The default setting is 0.0.

E52

Noise reduction filter

Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed when recording the picture. The default setting is Normal.

E52

Active D-Lighting

Prevent loss of contrast details in highlights and shadows when shooting images. The default setting is Off.

E53

Save user settings

The current settings are stored in mode dial M (A63). 64

Reset user settings

The settings saved to mode dial M are reset. 64

Zoom memory

When the zoom control is operated when set to On, the camera changes in steps to the focal length (equivalent to 35mm [135] format of angle of view) of the zoom lens that is set in advance.

• Select On and press the k button to display the screen for focal length selection. Press the k button to switch the On [w]/Off setting, then press the multi selector K to apply the selection.

E54

Startup zoom position

When the camera is turned on, the zoom position moves to the focal length (equivalent to 35mm [135] format of angle of view) of the zoom lens that is set in advance. The default setting is 24 mm.

E54

Option Description A

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M (User Setting Modes)

Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in M. Shooting is possible in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual).

Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings.

See “Saving Settings in M Mode” (A64) for more information.

• 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 M can be changed as many times as you want in Save user settings.

The following settings can be stored in M.

General setup

Shooting menu

Choose the standard shooting mode. The current flexible program (when set to j), shutter speed (when set to k or m) or aperture value (when set to l or m) settings will also be saved.

Register which display to use for image view, the monitor or the viewfinder. The currently used display is saved as a monitor display setting.

The current zoom position will also be saved. Startup zoom position (A62) cannot be set.

The current focus distance will also be saved when set to E (manual focus).

The preset value for preset manual applies commonly to j, k, l, m and M shooting modes.

The current focus area position is saved when AF area mode is set to Manual.

• Shooting mode j, k, l or m (A57)

• Monitor display (A16)

• Zoom position (A31)

• Flash mode (A66)

• Focus mode (A72)

• Exposure compensation (A74)

• Image quality (A77) • Image size (A78)

• Picture Control (A60) • White balance (A61)

• Metering (A61) • Continuous (A61)

• ISO sensitivity (A61) • Exposure bracketing (A61)

• AF area mode (A61)

• Autofocus mode (A62)

• Flash exp. comp. (A62) • Noise reduction filter (A62)

• Active D-Lighting (A62) • Zoom memory (A62)

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Shooting Features

Saving Settings in M Mode

1 Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure

mode.

• Rotate to j, k, l or m.

• Settings can be saved even if rotated to M (the default

settings of shooting mode j are saved when the camera is first purchased).

2 Change to a frequently used combination of shooting settings.

• See A63 for more information about the saved settings.

3 Press the d button.

• The shooting menu is displayed.

4 Use the multi selector to select Save user

settings, and press the k button.

•Done screen is displayed, and the current settings are

saved.

B Clock Battery

If the internal clock battery (A27) is exhausted, the settings saved in M will be reset. Writing down any important setting is recommended.

C Resetting for User Settings

If Reset user settings is selected, the settings that are saved in the user settings are reset as follows:

• Shooting mode: j (Programmed auto)

• Zoom position: maximum wide-angle position

• Flash mode:

U (auto)

• Focus mode:

A (autofocus)

• Exposure compensation: 0.0

• Shooting menu: Same as the default setting for each item

Save user settings

Reset user settings

Shooting menu

Startup zoom position

Zoom memory

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Press the multi selector H (m), J (n), I (D), or K (o) while shooting to operate the following functions.

Available Functions

Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows.

• See “List of the Default Settings” (A75) for more information on the default settings in each shooting mode.

1 The setting varies with scene mode or special effects. See “List of the Default Settings”

(A75) for more information.

2 When the shooting mode is m, exposure compensation cannot be used.

Function A

y, j,

c, W

u j, k, l, m, M

m Flash mode (A66) w

Self-timer (A69) www Smile timer (A70) w

D Focus mode (A72) www

Exposure compensation (A74)

www

Self-timer

Autofocus

Auto

+0.3

0.0

Exposure compensation

n Self-timer (A69)/ Smile timer (A70)

D Focus mode (A72)

o Exposure compensation (A74)

m Flash mode (A66)

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Shooting Features

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

You can shoot pictures with a flash by raising the flash. You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions.

1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the

flash.

• When the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at W

(off).

2 Press H (m flash mode) on the multi selector.

3 Use the multi selector to select the desired

mode and press the k button.

• See “Available Flash Modes” (A67) for more

information.

• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds,

the selection will be canceled.

• When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for

a few seconds even if monitor indicators (A15) are turned on.

4 Frame the subject and take a picture.

• The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when

the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

- On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter-release button all the way.

- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures.

- Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.

• If the battery is low, the monitor will be turned off while the flash is charging.

Auto

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Shooting Features

B Lowering the Flash

When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut.

C Effective Range of the Flash

The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 26 ft) for wide-angle position, and about

1.5 to 4.5 m (5 ft to 14 ft) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto).

Available Flash Modes

Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

Auto with red-eye reduction

Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits (A68).

Off

Flash does not fire.

• Use of a tripod is recommended to avoid the effects of camera shake when shooting in a dark location.

Fill flash

The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.

Slow sync

Fill flash is combined with a slow shutter speed. Suitable for portraits of human subjects shot at night or under dim light. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background.

Rear-curtain sync

Fill flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects.

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C Flash Mode Setting

• The setting varies with shooting mode. See “Available Functions” (A65) and “List of the Default Settings” (A75) for more information.

• This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously” (A80).

• The changed flash mode setting applied in the following situations is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

- When shooting mode j, k, l or m is used

- When V (auto with red-eye reduction) is selected in A (auto) mode

C Auto with Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix

processes the image before it is recorded. Note the following when taking pictures:

• The time required to save the picture increases slightly.

• Advanced red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.

• In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye

reduction processing. In these cases, choose another mode and try again.

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Using the Self-timer

The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set

Vibration reduction

in the setup menu (

108) to

Off

when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

1 Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector.

2 Use the multi selector to select n10s (or

n2s) and press the k button.

• n10s (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures.

• n2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera

shake.

• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in

scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A52). The self-timer n10s and n2s are not available.

• The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.

• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.

• Set the focus and exposure.

4 Press the shutter-release button all

the way.

•

The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and remains lit.

• When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFF.

• To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.

Self-timer

1/250

1/250 F5.6

F5.6

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Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces)

When this mode is selected, the camera detects smiling faces and automatically releases the shutter even if you don’t press the shutter-release button.

• This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), j, k, l, m, M,

scene mode Portrait or Night portrait.

1 Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector.

• Change any flash mode, exposure, or shooting menu

settings before pressing the n button.

2 Use the multi selector to choose a (Smile

timer), and press the k button.

• If the k button is not pressed 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.

• When the camera detects a face, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When the camera has focused on that face, the double border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked.

• Up to three faces are detected. When more than one face is detected, the face closest to the center of the frame is framed by a double border and the others by single borders.

• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is automatically released.

• Each time the shutter is released, automatic shooting using face detection and smile detection is repeated.

4 Finish shooting.

• To cancel smile detection and finish shooting, return to step 1 and select OFF.

Smile timer

1/250

1/250 F5.6

F5.6

840

25m 0s

840

25m 0s

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B Notes on Smile Timer

• The digital zoom is not available.

• Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly.

• See “Using Face Detection“ (A85) for more information.

• The smile timer cannot be used simultaneously with certain shooting modes. See “Available

Functions” (A65) and “List of the Default Settings” (A75) for more information.

• This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be

Used Simultaneously” (A80) for more information.

C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode

When using the smile timer, the auto off function (A109) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.

• The camera does not detect any faces.

• The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.

C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes

When the camera detects a face, the self-timer lamp flashes. The lamp quickly flashes immediately after the shutter is released.

C Releasing the Shutter Manually

The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

C More Information

See “Autofocus” (A33) for more information.

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Using Focus Mode

Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene.

1 Press I (p focus mode) on the multi selector.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

focus mode and press the k button.

• See “Available Focus Modes” (A73) for more information.

• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

• When A (autofocus) is applied, P is only displayed for a few seconds even if monitor indicators (A15) are turned on.

Autofocus

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Available Focus Modes

B Note on Shooting with the Flash

When shooting with D (macro close-up) or E (manual focus), 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 varies with the shooting mode. See “Available Functions” (A65) and “List of the Default Settings” (A75) for more information.

• This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously” (A80) for more information.

• For shooting modes j, k , l and m, the changed focus mode setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

C Macro Close-up

When using j, k, l, m or M mode if Autofocus mode in the shooting menu (A60) is set to Full- time AF, the camera will adjust focus even if the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway.

When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro close-up is turned on. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

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

1.5 m (5 ft) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

Macro close-up

Use for close-ups of flowers or small objects. How close you can be to the subject while shooting depends on the zoom position. When the zoom position is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator light in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.). At the wide-angle zoom position from G, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.

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).

Manual focus

The focus can be adjusted for any subject that is a distance of 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity from the lens (E2). The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.

• This function can be used when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, M, special

effects mode or scene mode Sports.

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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures, you can adjust overall image brightness.

1 Press K (o exposure compensation) on the

multi selector.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to

select a compensation value.

• To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.

• To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation.

3 Press the k button.

• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection is set and the

setting menu disappears.

• Even when the shutter-release button is pressed without pressing the k button, a picture can be shot using the selected compensation value.

• When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is displayed with the H icon on the monitor.

4 Press the shutter-release button to take a

picture.

• To turn off exposure compensation, return to step 1, change the value to 0.0.

+0.3

0.0

Exposure compensation

Histogram

Exposure compensation guide

Exposure compensation value

840

25m 0s

840

25m 0s

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C Exposure Compensation Value

• The changed exposure compensation value applied in j, k or l mode is saved in the camera's

memory even after the camera is turned off.

• When the shooting mode is the Fireworks show scene mode (A50) or m (Manual) (A59), the

exposure compensation cannot be used.

C Using the Histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash.

• 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.

• Increasing exposure compensation shifts tone distribution to the right, and decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the left.

List of the Default Settings

The default settings in each shooting mode are described below.

• Similar information about scene mode can be found on the next page.

When the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at W (off).

A (autofocus), p (macro close-up) or B (infinity) can be selected.

The flash is fixed at W (off) when in High ISO monochrome or Silhouette.

• The setting applied in shooting modes j, k, l or m is saved in the camera’s

memory even after the camera is turned off (except for self-timer).

C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

This feature may not be used in combination with certain features (A80).

Shooting mode

Flash mode

(A66)

Self-timer

(A69)

Focus mode

(A72)

Exposure

compensation

(A74)

A (auto) (A40)

U OFF A

0.0

(special effects) (A55)

OFF A 0.0

j, k, l, m (A57)

U OFF A 0.0

(User settings) (A63)

U OFF A 0.0

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The default settings in scene mode are described below.

The setting cannot be changed.

Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to Off, and is fixed at W (off) when HDR is set to other than Off.

U (auto) or W (off) can be selected. When U (auto) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected.

Self-timer or smile timer can be set.

A (autofocus) or E (manual focus) can be selected.

The setting cannot be changed. Fill flash fires for red-eye reduction.

May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.

A (autofocus) or D (macro close-up) can be selected.

Flash is fixed at W (off) when using Noise reduction burst.

The setting cannot be changed when using Easy panorama.

The setting cannot be changed when using Easy panorama. A (autofocus), D (macro close-up) or B (infinity) can be selected when using Panorama assist.

The self-timer is not available. Pet portrait auto release (A52) can be set to on or off.

Flash mode

(A66)

Self-timer

(A69)

Focus mode

(A72)

Exposure

compensation

(A74)

j (A42) W

OFF B

0.0

c (A43) W

OFF B

0.0

W (A44) X/W

OFF A

0.0

x (A45) U

OFF A

0.0

b (A46) V OFF

0.0

d (A46) W

OFF

0.0

e (A47) V

OFF

0.0

f (A48) V

OFF A

0.0

Z (A48) U OFF A

0.0

z (A48) U OFF A

0.0

h (A48) W

OFF B

0.0

i (A48) W

OFF B

0.0

k (A49) W

OFF p

0.0

u (A50) W

OFF p

0.0

l (A50) W

OFF A

0.0

m (A50) W

OFF

0.0

n (A50) W OFF A

0.0

p (A51) W

OFF

0.0

O (A52) W

0.0

s (A53) W

OFF

0.0

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Changing the Image Quality and Image Size

The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording.

Available Image Quality

Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.

C Image Quality Setting

• The setting for image quality is shown by an icon displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback (A8 to 10).

• The image quality can be changed by selecting Image quality and rotating the command dial when menus are displayed.

• The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except for shooting mode

M or scene mode

Easy panorama or 3D photography).

• This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be

Used Simultaneously” (A80) for more information.

C More Information

• See “Number of Exposures Remaining” (A79) for more information.

• See “File and Folder Names” (E98) for more information.

Display the shooting screen M d button (A13) M Shooting menu M Image quality

Option

Description

a Fine

Finer image quality than Normal, suitable for enlargement or high-quality prints. Compression ratio of about 1:4

Normal (default setting)

Normal image quality, suitable for most applications. Compression ratio of about 1:8

c Basic

Basic image quality is lower than with Normal, suitable for pictures attached to e-mails or used on web pages. Compression ratio of about 1:16

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Available Image Size

You can set the image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recorded. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded. Conversely, small image sizes are suitable for pictures attached to e-mails or used on web pages. However, printing small images in large print sizes results in the image turning “grainy.”

* The total number of pixels captured, and the number of pixels captured horizontally and

vertically. Example: i 4608 × 3456 = 16 megapixels, 4608 × 3456 pixels

C Image Size Setting

• The setting for the image size is shown by an icon displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback (A8 to 10).

• The image size can be changed by selecting Image size and rotating the command dial when menus are displayed.

• The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except for shooting mode M or scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photography).

• This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be

Used Simultaneously” (A80) for more information.

Display the shooting screen M d button (A13) M Shooting menu M Image size

Options* Description

4608×3456 (default setting)

Record pictures with finer detail than those shot at E 3264×2448 or L 2272×1704.

E 3264×2448

Good balance between file size and quality; suitable in most situations.

2272×1704

B 1600×1200

Smaller than i 4608×3456, E 3264×2448 and L 2272×1704; for recording more pictures.

f 640×480

Record pictures suitable for display on a television with a screen aspect ratio of 4:3, or for e-mail attachment.

4608×2592

Record pictures with the same aspect ratio (16:9) as wide screen TV.

O 1920×1080

I 4608×3072

Record pictures with the same aspect ratio (3:2) as those shot with 35mm [135] format film cameras.

H 3456×3456 Record square pictures.

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C Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of Image size (A78) and Image quality (A77) settings. Note that the number of exposures that can be stored differs depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity of the memory card is the same.

1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, “9999” is displayed. 2 The print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi.

Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by the printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, even with the same image size setting, images printed at higher resolutions print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions print larger than the size indicated.

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. See the instruction manual of the printer or check with the authorized print dealer for further details.

Image size

Image

quality

Internal memory

(90 MB)

Memory card

(4 GB)

Print size

(cm/in.)

4608×3456 (default setting)

Fine Normal Basic

11 19 35

470 840

1,480

39 × 29/15 × 11.5

E 3264×2448

Fine Normal Basic

22 39 68

930 1,650 2,870

28 × 21/11 × 8

L 2272×1704

Fine Normal Basic

44 79

135

1,880 3,350 5,740

19 × 14/7.5 × 5.6

B 1600×1200

Fine Normal Basic

87 149 247

3,650 6,350

10,000

13 × 10/5.3 × 4

f 640×480

Fine Normal Basic

517 812

1,137

20,100 30,100 40,200

5 × 4/2 × 1.5

4608×2592

Fine Normal Basic

620 1,120 1,970

39 × 22/15 × 8.5

1920×1080

Fine Normal Basic

81 142 237

3,440 6,030

10,000

16 × 9/6 × 3.5

I 4608×3072

Fine Normal Basic

530 950

1,670

39 × 26/15 × 10

H 3456×3456

Fine Normal Basic

620 1,120 1,970

29 × 29/11.5 × 11.5

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Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions.

Restricted function

Setting Description

Flash mode

Focus mode (A72)

When B (infinity) is selected for shooting, the flash is not available.

Continuous (A61)

When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-

shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is

selected for shooting, the flash is not available.

Exposure bracketing (A61)

The flash is not available.

Self-timer/Smile timer

AF area mode (A61)

When Subject tracking is selected for shooting, the self-timer/smile timer are not available.

Focus mode

AF area mode (A61)

When Subject tracking is selected, E (manual focus) is not available.

Image quality

Continuous (A61)

When Pre-shooting cache or Multi-shot 16 is selected for shooting, Image quality is fixed at Normal.

Image size

Continuous (A61)

• When Multi-shot 16 is selected for shooting,

Image size is fixed at D (2560×1920 pixels).

• When Pre-shooting cache is selected for

shooting, Image size is fixed at C (2048×1536 pixels).

• When Continuous H: 120 fps is selected for

shooting, Image size is fixed at f (640×480 pixels) and when Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, Image size is fixed at A (1280×960 pixels).

ISO sensitivity

Continuous (A61)

When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps or Multi-shot 16 is selected for shooting, ISO sensitivity is fixed at Auto.

Active D-Lighting (A62)

• 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 for shooting, 1600, 3200 or Hi 1 in ISO sensitivity is not available.

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White balance

Picture Control (A60)

When Monochrome is selected for shooting, White balance is fixed at Auto (normal).

Picture Control

Active D-Lighting (A62)

When using Active D-Lighting for shooting, Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be adjusted.

Metering

Active D-Lighting (A62)

Metering is reset to Matrix when Active DLighting is set to any mode other than Off.

Continuous/ Exposure bracketing

Continuous (A61)/Exposure bracketing (A61)

Continuous and Exposure bracketing are not available simultaneously.

Exposure bracketing is reset to Off when Continuous is set to any mode other than Single.

The setting for Continuous is reset to Single when Exposure bracketing is set to any mode other than Off.

Self-timer (A69)/Smile timer (A70)

Continuous or Exposure bracketing and selftimer/smile timer are not available simultaneously.

Picture Control (A60)

Exposure bracketing cannot be used when Monochrome is selected for shooting.

AF area mode

Smile timer (A70)

The camera takes a picture using face detection regardless of the applied AF area mode option.

Focus mode (A72)

• When a setting other than Subject tracking is selected and B (infinity) is selected as the focus mode for shooting, the camera focuses at infinity regardless of the applied AF area mode option.

• When set to E (manual focus), the AF area mode cannot be set.

Picture Control (A60)

When Target finding AF is selected and Picture Control is set to Monochrome, AF area mode operates using the Auto setting.

White balance (A61)

When Target finding AF is selected and White balance is set to Preset manual, Incandescent or 1 in Fluorescent, AF area mode operates using the Auto setting.

Autofocus mode

Smile timer (A70)

Autofocus mode option cannot be changed when shooting with the smile timer.

Focus mode (A72)

When the focus mode is set to B (Infinity), the focus mode operates using the Single AF setting.

AF area mode (A61)

When AF area mode is set to Face priority, AF area mode operates using the Single AF setting.

Active DLighting

ISO sensitivity (A61)

When ISO sensitivity is set to 1600, 3200 or Hi 1, Active D-Lighting is not available.

Restricted function

Setting Description

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B Notes on Digital Zoom

• The digital zoom cannot be used with certain shooting modes.

• When the digital zoom is in effect, selectable options for AF area mode or metering mode are

restricted (E82).

Print date

Continuous (A61)

When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected for shooting, print date is not available.

Sound settings

Continuous (A61)

Shutter sound is disabled when Continuous H,

Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, BSS, or Multishot 16 is selected in the shooting menu.

Exposure bracketing (A61)

Shutter sound is disabled.

Blink warning

Smile timer (A70)/ Continuous (A61)/Exposure bracketing (A61)

Blink warning does not take effect when using the smile timer, Continuous is set to a setting other than Single, or exposure bracketing is set.

Digital zoom

Smile timer (A70)

The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting with the smile timer.

Focus mode (A72)

The digital zoom cannot be used when E (manual focus) is selected.

Continuous (A61)

The digital zoom cannot be used when Multi-shot 16 is selected for shooting.

AF area mode (A61)

The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting with Subject tracking.

Zoom memory (A62)

The digital zoom cannot be used when Zoom memory is set to On.

Restricted function

Setting Description

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