Nikon COOLPIX 5000 Owner Manual
Product Documentation
The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please
be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera.
Quick-Start Guide
The Quick-Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs, and transferring them to your computer.
Guide to Digital Photography
The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operat-
ing instructions for your camera.
Nikon View 4 Reference Manual
The Nikon View 4 Reference Manual can be found in electronic format on
the reference CD provided with your camera. For information on viewing
the Reference Manual, see “Connections” in this manual.
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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.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before
using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Do not look at the sun through the
viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfinder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
Turn off immediately in the event
of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC
adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns.
Continued operation could result in
injury. After removing the battery,
take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Do not place strap around neck
Placing the camera strap around your
neck could result in strangulation.
Special care should be taken to avoid
placing the strap around the neck of
an infant or child.
Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts
could result in injury. In the event of
a malfunction, the product should be
repaired only by a qualified technician.
Should the product break open as the
result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter
and then take the product to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection.
Observe proper precautions when
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:
• Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1
lithium-ion battery (supplied) or a sixvolt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery
(available separately).
• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or
to excessive heat.
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• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
battery when no charge remains.
• When the battery is not in use, attach
the terminal cover and store in a cool
place.
• Immediately after use, or when the
product is used on battery power for
an extended period, the battery may
become hot. Before removing the
battery, turn the camera off and allow
the battery to cool.
• When used with a 2CR5 (DL245)
lithium battery, the camera grip may
become noticeably warm, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any changes in the battery,
such as discoloration or deformation.
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.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery
or other small parts into their mouths.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when
removing memory cards from the
camera.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs on which the software
and manuals are distributed 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 operating
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
one meter (39˝) from the subject.
When using the viewfinder
When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye to the
viewfinder, care should be taken not
to put your finger in your eye accidentally.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from
the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
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Caring for the Camera and Battery
Keep dry
This product is not waterproof, and may
malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting
of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Keep free of salt, sand, and dust
After using your camera at the beach or
seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a
lightly dampened cloth and then dry your
camera thoroughly.
Do not touch the lens with your fingers
The proper procedure for cleaning the lens
is described in “Technical Notes: Caring for
Your Camera.”
Handle the lens and all moving parts
with care
Do not apply force to the lens, to the monitor, or to the battery, card, or connector
covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.
Turn the product off before removing
the battery or unplugging the AC
adapter
Do not unplug the product or remove the
battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power to the product in these
circumstances could result in loss of data or
in damage to product memory or internal
circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product
from one location to another while the AC
adapter is connected.
Do not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected
to strong shocks or vibration.
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Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic
fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as
radio transmitters could interfere with the
monitor, damage data stored on the
memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as
occur when entering or leaving a heated
building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying
case or a plastic bag before exposing it to
sudden changes in temperature.
Notes on the monitor
• The monitor may contain a few pixels that
are always lit or that do not light. This is
a characteristic common to all TFT LCD
monitors and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded with the product will not be affected.
• Images in the monitor may be difficult to
see in a bright light.
• The monitor is lit by a fluorescent backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim
or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative.
• Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as
this could cause damage or malfunction.
Dust or lint adhering to the monitor can
be removed with a blower brush. Stains
can be removed by rubbing the surface
lightly with a soft cloth or chamois
leather.
• Should the monitor break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken glass
and to prevent the liquid crystal from the
monitor touching the skin or entering the
eyes or mouth.
Batteries
• When you turn the device on, check the
battery-level displayed in the control
panel to determine whether the battery
needs to be replaced. The battery needs
to be replaced when the battery-level indicator is flashing.
• Ready a spare battery and keep it fully
charged when taking photographs on important occasions. Depending on your location, you may find it difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short
notice.
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries
tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is
fully charged before taking photographs
outside in cold weather. Keep a spare
battery in a warm place and exchange the
two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold
battery may recover some of its charge.
• Should the battery terminals become
dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth
before use.
Memory cards
• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Inserting or removing cards with the power on could
render them unusable.
• Insert memory cards
as shown in the illustration at right. Inserting cards upside
down or backwards
could damage the
camera or the card.
Storage
• To prevent mold or mildew, store the
camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If
you will not be using the product for long
periods, remove the battery to prevent
leakage and store the camera in a plastic
bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic
bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually
loses its capacity to absorb moisture and
should be replaced at regular intervals.
• Do not store the camera with naphtha or
camphor moth balls, close to equipment
that produces strong magnetic fields, or
in areas subject to extremes of temperature, for example near a space heater or
in a closed vehicle on a hot day.
• To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month.
Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
A note on electronically-controlled
cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the control panel and
the camera may stop functioning. In most
cases, this phenomenon is caused by a
strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, disconnect the optional AC adapter
or MB-E5000 battery pack (if using), remove and replace the battery, and turn the
camera on again.
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Notices
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and
software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this
product.
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring
any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your
area (address provided separately).
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
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.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York
11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been 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 has been 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 prohibited except when it is done for personal use at home or for similar
restricted and non-commercial use.
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Trademark Information
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QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder,
Macintosh PC Exchange, Power Mac, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. IBM, IBM PC/AT, and Microdrive are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. Microsoft,
Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Internet Explorer is a product of Microsoft Corporation. MMX and Pentium
are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Internet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. Netscape and Netscape Navigator are registered trademarks
of Netscape Communications Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of
SanDisk Corporation. Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation.
Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. Zip is a
registered trademark of Iomega Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Eudora is a registered trademark of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees,
licensed to QUALCOMM Incorporated. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark
of Seiko Epson Corporation. 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.
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Table of Contents
Product Documentation .................................................................. i
For Your Safety ............................................................................... ii
Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................. iv
Notices ........................................................................................... vi
Introduction: Before You Begin ........................................... 1
Overview: About This Manual ....................................................... 2
Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000:
The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions ............................. 4
Principal Features ............................................................................ 4
Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX5000.................................. 6
How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays ................................ 8
Menu Guide: Using Camera Menus ............................................... 20
Index to Menu Options ................................................................... 26
Tutorial: Getting Started ...................................................... 31
First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera ............................ 32
Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap ................................................... 33
Step 2—Insert the Battery ............................................................... 34
Step 3—Insert the Memory Card..................................................... 36
Step 4—Check the Battery Level ..................................................... 39
Step 5—Choose a Language ........................................................... 40
Step 6—Set the Time and Date ....................................................... 42
Taking Photographs: The Basics..................................................... 44
Step 1—Ready the Camera ............................................................. 45
Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) ..................................... 48
Step 3—Frame the Photograph ....................................................... 50
Step 4—Focus and Shoot ................................................................ 52
Step 5—Check the Results .............................................................. 54
Step 6—Put the Camera Away........................................................ 55
Review and Deletion: Quick Review ............................................. 56
Quick Review .................................................................................. 57
Full-Screen Review .......................................................................... 58
Thumbnail Review........................................................................... 60
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Where Do I Go from Here?:
Doing More with Your Digital Camera ............................. 61
How Do I Make Prints?:
From Data to Paper ....................................................................... 62
Taking Pictures for Printing .............................................................. 62
Printing Images on a Color Printer ................................................... 63
Digital Print-Order Format (DPOF).................................................... 64
Printing from Removable Media ...................................................... 64
How Do I Share My Photos?:
Distributing Photos Using E-Mail and the Web ........................... 65
Taking Photos for E-Mail and the Web ............................................ 65
Distributing Images Electronically .................................................... 66
Taking Photographs: The Details ......................................... 67
Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Camera Controls .................................. 68
Framing Photographs: Optical and Digital Zoom.............................. 69
Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size ............... 71
Focusing Near and Far: The Button ........................................... 76
Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode ..................................... 80
Throwing Light on Your Subject: The Button ............................ 82
Bright, Dark, and High-Contrast Subjects: The Button ............... 85
Advanced Photography: User Setting Options ............................. 87
User Settings: Choosing a User Set.................................................. 88
Controlling Shutter Speed and Aperture: Exposure Mode................ 89
Reacting Faster to Light: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)....................... 96
Focusing at a Preset Distance: Manual Focus ................................... 98
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Shooting Menu Options .................................................................. 100
Keeping Colors True: The White-Balance Menu ............................. 102
Measuring Light: The Metering Menu ........................................... 105
Making Movies and Taking Photographs in a Sequence:
The Continuous Menu .................................................................. 108
Getting Sharper Photos: The Best Shot Selector Menu .................. 112
Adjusting Contrast and Brightness: The Image Adjustment Menu ...
Controlling Color: The Saturation Control Menu ........................... 115
Settings for Optional Converter Lenses: The Lens Menu ................ 116
Controlling Exposure: The Exposure Options Menu ....................... 118
Controlling Focus: The Focus Options Menu ................................. 120
Making Edges More Distinct: The Image Sharpening Menu ........... 123
Varying Settings over a Series of Photos: Auto Bracketing ............. 124
Avoiding “Grainy” Photographs: Noise Reduction......................... 128
Restoring Default Settings: Reset All ............................................. 130
114
Camera Setup: The SET-UP Menu ........................................ 133
SET-UP Menu Options ..................................................................... 134
Organizing Your Photographs: The Folders Menu ............................ 137
Audio Confirmation: Shutter Sound ................................................ 142
Conserving Battery Power: The Auto-Off Menu ............................... 143
Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format .................................... 144
File Numbering: The Seq. Numbers Menu ....................................... 144
Setting the Time and Date: The Date Menu .................................... 145
Adjusting Monitor Settings: Monitor Options .................................. 146
Customizing Camera Controls: The Controls Menu ......................... 148
Controlling Zoom: Zoom Options .................................................... 151
Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options........................................ 152
Storing Photo Info in a Separate File: info.txt................................... 154
Choosing a Video Standard: The Video-Mode Menu ....................... 155
Choosing a Language: The Language Menu.................................... 155
Protecting Images from Deletion: Disable Delete ............................. 156
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Playing Images Back: Playback Mode ................................. 157
Basic Playback: Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback ................... 158
The Playback Menu: Managing Images ........................................ 165
Deleting Images: The Delete Menu .................................................. 166
Selecting a Folder for Playback: The Folders Menu ........................... 169
Automated Playback: The Slide-Show Menu ................................... 170
Safeguarding Valuable Images: The Protect Menu ........................... 172
Hiding Images During Playback: The Hide-Image Menu ................... 173
Ordering Prints: The Print-Set Menu ................................................ 174
Selecting Images for Transfer: The Auto Transfer Menu ................... 176
Television Playback: Connecting Your Camera to a Video Device...
178
Connections: Your Camera and Your Computer................. 179
Before You Begin: Installing Nikon View 4 ....................................... 180
Getting Connected: Connecting to Your Computer ......................... 182
Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources .... 189
Caring for Your Camera .................................................................. 190
Optional Accessories ....................................................................... 191
Web Resources ............................................................................... 193
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 194
Specifications .................................................................................. 201
Index ...................................................................................... 205
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Introduction
Before You Begin
Overview
2–3
Getting to Know
the COOLPIX5000
4–19
This chapter is divided into the following sections:
Overview
Read this section for a description of how this
manual is organized and for an explanation of the
symbols and conventions used.
Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000
Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read
through the manual for information on the names
and functions of camera parts.
Menu Guide
Refer to this section for instructions on using the
menus that control some aspects of camera operation. This section also contains an index of menu
options.
Menu Guide
20–30
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Overview
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX5000 digital camera. This manual
has been written to help you enjoy taking digital photographs with your
Introduction—Overview
COOLPIX5000. As you read through it, you will find explanations not only of
how the camera works but also of why certain features have been included,
and how they may be used to take photographs in many different situations.
The Introduction (this section) introduces the symbols and conventions used
in this manual and provides a quick overview of camera parts and menus that
can be referred to later as you read through the remainder of the manual.
The Introduction is followed by a “Tutorial” that gives you enough information for simple “point-and-shoot” photography when you first start using your
camera. This section may be all you need to read if you want to take advantage of the simplicity and immediacy of digital photography.
Once you have taken a few photographs, “Where Do I Go from Here” outlines how to send copies to your friends and relatives by e-mail, and how to
order prints using digital “print orders” that you create with the camera. It
also provides some tips on how to take photographs for electronic distribution and for printing on a personal color printer.
For detailed information on taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera, refer
to “Taking Photographs: The Details,” which provides a complete description
of when and how to use camera controls and advanced custom shooting
options. Information on organizing your photographs into folders and on
camera setup is available in “Camera Setup: The SET-UP Menu,” while “Playing Images Back” details the options available in the camera’s dedicated playback mode. Instructions for transferring images from your camera to a computer are given in “Connections.” The final chapter, “Technical Notes,” includes information on caring for your camera, optional accessories, and troubleshooting.
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To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and
conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before use to prevent damage to
your camera.
This icon marks tips, additional
information you may find helpful
when using your camera.
Introduction—Overview
This icon marks notes, information that you should read before
using your camera.
This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere
in this manual.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the
following sites:
•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
•For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/
•For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa:
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. See the URL below for contact information:
http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/
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Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000
The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions
This section lists some of the more notable features of your COOLPIX5000 and
introduces camera controls and displays.
Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000
Principal Features
Your COOLPIX5000 boasts:
• An effective pixel count of 5.0 million for photographs up to 2,560 ×1,920
pixels in size, large enough for photo-quality prints in sizes up to A3
(11˝ × 14˝).
• Short shutter-release time lag, quick camera startup, quick autofocus, and
quick zoom, which help to ensure that the camera will react fast enough
to make the most of even the most fleeting opportunity.
• Shutter speeds as fast as 1/
• An advanced image-processing algorithm capable of capturing fine details
and brilliant colors.
• Noise-reduction for long time-exposures, with a clear-image mode for reduced noise and smoother color gradations at sizes of 1,280 ×960 pixels
or less.
•A 3× Zoom-Nikkor lens with three aspherical lens elements and a focal range
of 7.1–21.4 mm (equivalent to 28–85 mm in 35-mm [135] format). Largediameter aspherical lens reduces image distortion to a bare minimum.
• An adjustable monitor that folds out and swivels to allow photographs to
be framed with the camera held at arms length, or folds back onto the
camera body to make a compact package. The monitor can even be swivelled to point in the same direction as the lens for a quick self-portrait.
• A microphone and speaker for recording and playback of up to sixty seconds of video footage with sound.
4000
s.
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In addition, the COOLPIX5000 is compatible with a wide variety of optional
accessories that will expand your photographic horizons. Options available for
the COOLPIX5000 include:
• MB-E5000 battery pack ( 35)
The MB-E5000 battery pack can be used to power the camera for extended
periods. The MB-E5000 takes six ordinary LR-6 (AA) batteries and is
equipped with its own shutter release and zoom buttons for taking photographs in portrait orientation.
• External Speedlights and flash accessories ( 192)
The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe that allows direct attachment of most Nikon Speedlights. An optional sync cable attached to the
shoe can be used for off-camera flash photography.
• Converter lenses ( 191)
A variety of converter lenses are available for telephoto, wide-angle and
fisheye photography, including the WC-E68 wide-angle converter, which
boasts a focal length equivalent to 19 mm in 35-mm (135) format.
Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000
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Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX5000
Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.
You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read
through the rest of the manual.
The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the
function of each part, refer to the page numbers listed.
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1 Photocell .............................. 51
2 Accessory shoe ................... 192
3 Built-in Speedlight ................ 82
4 Viewfinder window ................ 8
5 Microphone ........................ 109
6 Lens .............................. 33, 191
7 Self-timer lamp ..................... 80
8 Eyelet for camera strap ......... 33
9 Battery-chamber cover .......... 34
10 Coupling contacts for MB-E5000
battery pack ......................... 35
11 Tripod socket
12 Battery-chamber cover latch . 34
13 USB connector
(under cover) ...................... 182
14 DC-IN connector
(under cover) ...................... 191
15 Memory card-slot cover ........ 36
16 Diopter adjustment slider ...... 47
17 Green (autofocus) lamp .......... 8
18 Red (flash-ready) lamp ............ 8
19 Speaker .............................. 164
20 Audio/video (A/V) out connector
(under cover) ...................... 178
21 Eyelet for camera strap ......... 33
A Viewfinder ............................ 8
B Monitor ................................. 9
C Control panel ..................... 11
D Power switch ...................... 12
E Shutter-release button ....... 12
F Mode selector..................... 12
G Zoom button ...................... 13
H Command dial .................... 13
button .......................... 15
I
button ........................... 15
J
K button ........................... 15
/ISO button ................... 16
L
M /MF/ button ................ 16
/SIZE button .................. 17
N
O AE/AF lock button .............. 17
P Multi selector ..................... 18
Q MONITOR (
R MENU button ..................... 19
S
button ..................... 19
) button ....... 18
Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000
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How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays
Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000
A The Viewfinder
Red (flash-ready) lamp
Green (autofocus) lamp
Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder or in the monitor. Note that when
your subject is within 1.5 m (4´11˝) of the camera, the final picture will differ
slightly from the image seen in the viewfinder. Use the smaller of the two
frames in the viewfinder or frame photographs in the monitor when your subject is close to the camera.
The two lamps next to the viewfinder provide a guide to camera status while
you frame your picture.
Lamp Meaning
ready) lamp
Red (flash-
On
Flash will fire when photograph is taken.
Focus brackets/Center
focus area for manual or
automatic AF-area selec-
tion ( 120)
Use this area to
frame photographs
when the distance to
your subject is less
than 1.5 m (4´11˝)
Flickers Flash charging (
Off Flash not required or flash set to “off.”
Green (autofocus) lamp
Flickers
Blinks
Blinks slowly
8
8
84).
Subject in focus.On
Camera unable to focus on subject in focus brack-
ets. Use focus lock (
53) or manual focus ( 98).
Camera recording image(s) to memory card. Do not
eject card or remove or disconnect power source
while green light is blinking.
Digital zoom (
70) in effect or image size set to
3:2 ( 75). Frame photographs in the monitor.
B The Monitor
Like the viewfinder, the monitor can be used to frame photographs. During
shooting, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens together with
icons indicating the status of various camera settings (see list on following page).
The monitor is also used to display pictures during quick review ( 56) and
playback ( 158).
The monitor can be stowed on the camera body,
or you can fold it out and rotate it to adjust the
angle. The monitor folds out as shown at right.
When the monitor is parallel with the camera
body, it can be swivelled through 270 °. This
makes it possible to frame photographs in the
monitor with the camera held at different angles.
The monitor can even be swivelled to point in the
same direction as the lens, allowing you to frame
a quick arms-length self-portrait (in this position,
the monitor shows a mirror image of what will
appear in the final photograph).
When the monitor is pointing in the same direction as the lens, it can be folded compactly onto
the camera body for shooting or playback.
When the monitor is not in use, you can rotate it
to face the rear of the camera, then fold it onto the
camera body to protect it from dust or fingerprints.
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Using the Monitor
Do not apply excessive force to the monitor when it is folded out from the
camera body. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the hinge that
connects the monitor to the camera.
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When the mode selector is set to (shooting mode), the icons in the monitor indicate the status of the following camera settings. The indicators displayed
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in (playback) mode are described in “Playing Images Back” ( 157).
User Set A User Sets 1, 2, and 3
1 Digital zoom ......................... 70
2 Zoom indicator ..................... 69
3 Current folder ..................... 137
4 Battery level indicator ........... 39
5 Shutter speed ....................... 89
6 Exposure mode ..................... 89
7 Metering mode ................... 105
8 Self-timer indicator ............... 80
9 Focus mode .......................... 76
10 Flash mode ........................... 82
11 “Date not set” icon .............. 43
12 Aperture ............................... 89
13 Exposure compensation ........ 85
14 Image size ............................ 74
15 Image quality ........................ 72
16 Number of exposures remaining
............................................ 46
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17 Focus areas ......................... 120
18 User Setting no. (User Set) .... 88
19 Lens converter setting ......... 116
20 Exposure/white-balance lock
.......................................... 118
21 Continuous shooting mode 108
Best shot selector (BSS) ....... 112
Noise reduction................... 128
22 Bracketing indicator ............ 124
23 Exposure display ................... 94
24 Manual focus distance .......... 98
25 Image sharpening ............... 123
26 White balance .................... 102
27 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) .. 96
28 Image adjustment/ .............. 114
Black-and-white indicator ... 115
29 Spot metering exposure target
.......................................... 105
C The Control Panel
The indicators in the control panel show the status of the following camera
settings:
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1 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)
indicator ............................... 96
2 White balance indicator (appears
when
white balance; shutter-speed/aperture display shows white bal-
ance mode selected) ........... 149
3 Battery level indicator ........... 39
4 Image quality ........................ 72
5 Exposure mode ..................... 89
button is used to set
Shutter-speed/aperture display
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(depending on control in use,
shows shutter speed [
ture [ 89], exposure compensation value [ 85], manual focus
distance [ 98], sensitivity [ 96],
white balance setting [ 149], or
image transfer status [ 183])
7 Continuous shooting mode
.......................................... 108
8 Exposure compensation
indicator ............................... 85
9 Exposure count display.......... 46
Exposure indicator ................ 94
10 Flash mode ........................... 82
11 Metering mode ................... 105
12 Focus mode .......................... 76
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D The Power Switch
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The power switch turns the camera on and off.
When the power is turned on, the camera will beep
once and indicators will appear in the control
panel.
E The Shutter-Release Button
1 2
The COOLPIX5000 has a two-stage shutter-release button.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (1). The green lamp next to
the viewfinder will light when the camera has focused on the subject in the
focus brackets. Focus will remain fixed while the button is held in this position (focus lock).
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a picture (2).
F The Mode Selector
The mode selector selects the operating mode.
Choose (shooting mode) to take still pictures
and movies ( 108), (playback mode) to play
them back ( 158).
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G The Zoom Button
Use the zoom button to frame photographs. Press
the end of the button labeled (for wide angle)
to zoom out from your subject, increasing the area
visible in the final photograph. Press (telephoto) to zoom in, enlarging small or distant objects to fill the frame.
When an image is displayed in full-screen review ( 58) or full-frame playback
( 158), pressing ( ) zooms in on the image displayed in the monitor (
59, 159). Press to cancel zoom. In (playback mode) and quick review,
press ( ) to display images as small “thumbnails” that allow up to four
or nine images to be viewed simultaneously ( 60, 160).
During movie playback, the zoom button controls playback volume ( 164).
H The Command Dial
The command dial is used for a variety of opera-
tions: to select options in the shooting menu, to
page through photo information and thumbnail
images in playback or quick review, and to set shutter speed and/or aperture when shooting in User
Set 1, 2, or 3. In (shooting) mode, the command dial is used in combination with the , , , , and buttons to adjust the camera settings shown in the table following. Some of these
operations can only be performed when User Set 1, 2, or 3 is selected.
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Situation
Camera in
(User Set 1, 2, 3)
Exposure mode
(User Set 1, 2, 3)
Exposure mode
(User Set 1, 2, 3)
mode
Operation
+ 89
Select combination of shutter
Function
Exposure mode selection
speed and aperture
Select shutter speed
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Operation FunctionSituation
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Exposure mode
(User Set 1, 2, 3)
Exposure mode
(User Set 1, 2, 3)
Camera in mode
Camera in mode
(User Set 1, 2, 3)
Camera in mode
(User Set 1, 2, 3)
+ 85
ISO + 96
MF + 98Manual focus
SIZE + 74Image size selectionCamera in mode
Select shutter speed
and/or aperture
Adjust exposure
compensation
Sensitivity
(ISO equivalency)
93Select aperture
94
appears next to
item in shooting menu
Full-frame playback
Full-screen review
Thumbnail playback
Thumbnail review
Display next or previous page
of photo information
Display next or previous page
of thumbnail images
25Select option
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User Set ( 88)
In (shooting) mode, the menus offer a choice of four User Sets: User Sets
A, 1, 2, and 3. User Set A is a fully automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode in which
the majority of settings are controlled by the camera. User Sets 1, 2, and 3
give you control of all camera settings. Settings for each of User Sets 1, 2, and
3 are stored separately in memory and recalled the next time the mode is selected, allowing you to create up to three combinations of custom settings for
common tasks or shooting situations and recall them as desired.
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I The Button
By default, the User Set can be selected by rotating the command dial while pressing the button. Using the Controls option in the setup menu
( 148), you can choose the function assigned to
the button in User Sets 1, 2, and 3. Depending on the function selected, the button can
then be used in combination with the command dial to control white balance
or metering without accessing the shooting menu, or to select the focus or
flash mode without using the buttons on the rear of the camera.
J The Button
In (shooting) mode (User Sets 1, 2, and 3), the
button is used in combination with the command dial to select the exposure mode ( 89). In
User Set A, the exposure mode is automatically set
to programmed auto, and the button is disabled.
K The Button
In (shooting) mode, the button is used in
combination with the command dial to select a
value for exposure compensation ( 85).
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L The /ISO Button
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The /ISO button controls two settings: flash
mode and, when used in combination with the
command dial, sensitivity (ISO equivalency, available only in User Sets 1, 2, and 3).
Situation
Camera in
Camera in
(User Set 1, 2, 3)
mode
mode
Operation
ISO +
Function
Flash mode selection
Sensitivity
(ISO equivalency)
M The /MF/ Button
In (shooting) mode, the /MF/ button is
used to select the focus mode. In User Sets 1, 2,
and 3, it can be used in combination with the command dial to select a distance for manual focus. In
quick review and playback, it is used to delete individual images.
Situation
Camera in
Camera in
(User Set 1, 2, 3)
Full-screen review
Full-frame playback
Thumbnail review
Thumbnail playback
mode
mode
Operation
MF +
Function
Focus mode selection
Manual focus
Delete image currently
displayed in monitor
Delete highlighted
image
Button
ISO
( )
Button
MF
( )
( )
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98
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