Nikon COOLPIX B700 Reference Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.

• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For

Your Safety” (page viii).

• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.

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Quick Topic Search

You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page.

Main Topics

For Smart Device Users ....................................................................................................... iii

Introduction ............................................................................................................................. v

Table of Contents.................................................................................................................. xi

Parts of the Camera ...............................................................................................................1

Getting Started......................................................................................................................13

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations....................................................................24

Shooting Features................................................................................................................32

Playback Features.................................................................................................................79

Movies ......................................................................................................................................89

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer........................................100

Using the Menu..................................................................................................................110

Technical Notes.................................................................................................................. 172

Common Topics

For Your Safety What SnapBridge

Functions of the

Controls

Can Do for You

Functions That

Cannot Be Used

Simultaneously

Tips for Setting

Exposure

Troubleshooting Index

Manual Focus

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Your images. The world. Connected

For Smart Device Users

Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are taken. They can even be uploaded effortlessly to cloud storage services, inviting access across all your devices. You can share your excitement, when and where you want.

Download the SnapBridge app to get started!

Take advantage of the wide-ranging convenience by downloading the SnapBridge app onto your smart device now. Through a few simple steps, this app connects your Nikon cameras with a compatible iPhone®, iPad® and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the

Android available free from the website (http:// snapbridge.nikon.com), Apple App Store® and Google Play

For the latest information on SnapBridge, visit the Nikon website for your area (Avi).

operating system. The app is

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The exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers…

Automatic picture transfer from camera to smart device thanks to the constant connection between the two devices — making online photo sharing easier than ever

Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service

A range of services that enriches your imaging life, including:

• Camera remote control

• Imprinting up to two pieces of credit

information (e.g. copyright, comments, text and logos) on pictures

• Automatic update of camera’s date and time info and location info

• Receive camera’s firmware updates

For Smart Device Users

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Introduction

Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX B700 digital camera.

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual

• Tap or click in the lower right of each page to display “Quick Topic Search” (Aii).

• Symbols

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This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before

using the camera.

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the camera.

A This icon marks other pages containing relevant information.

• 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 on the camera screen, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed on a computer screen appear in bold.

• In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from screen display samples so that screen indicators can be more clearly shown.

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Information and Precautions

Holographic seal: Identifies this

device as an authentic Nikon product.

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 websites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these websites 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 website 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, AC adapters, and USB cables) 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 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.

NIKON WARRANTY.

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About the Manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted,

transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Illustrations and screen content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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

described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate

and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Comply with Copyright Notices

Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the camera can not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions apply to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case of photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards 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, make sure to reset all of the camera’s settings in Reset all in the setup menu (A111). After resetting, erase all data in the device using commercial deletion software, or format the device in Format memory or Format card in the setup menu (A111), then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, images of empty sky).

Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying memory cards.

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.

Failure to observe the precautions marked

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

• Do not use while walking or operating a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents or other injury.

• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident. Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.

• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or power source. Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.

• Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it is on or plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns.

• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.

• Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury.

Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.

Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in injury or property damage.

WARNING

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• Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.

• Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

• Do not use batteries, chargers, AC adapters, or USB cables not specifically designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, AC adapters, and USB cables designated for use with this product, do not:

- Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them under

heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.

- Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to

another or with DC-to-AC inverters.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.

• Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources. Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage the product’s internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame.

CAUTION

• Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities.

• Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.

• Do not touch moving parts of the lens or other moving parts. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

• Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or objects. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.

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DANGER for Batteries

• Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:

- Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.

- Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.

- Do not disassemble.

- Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or

other metal objects.

- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to powerful

physical shocks.

• Do not attempt to recharge EN-EL23 rechargeable batteries using chargers/ cameras not specifically designated for this purpose. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.

• If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in eye injuries.

WARNING for Batteries

• Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention.

• Do not immerse this product in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Immediately dry the product with a towel or similar object should it become wet.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging if they do not charge in the specified period of time. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.

• Prior to disposal, insulate battery terminals with tape. Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into contact with the terminals. Recycle or dispose of batteries in accord with local regulations.

• If battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing, immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.

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Table of Contents

Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii

Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii

Common Topics ........................................................................................................................................................... ii

For Smart Device Users ...................................................................................................... iii

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ v

Read This First .......................................................................................................................................... v

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ...................................................................................... v

Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................................... vi

For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................................... viii

Parts of the Camera .............................................................................................................. 1

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

Principle Functions of the Controls.................................................................................................. 4

The Monitor/Viewfinder....................................................................................................................... 7

Switching the Information Displayed on the Screen (s Button)........................................... 7

For Shooting.................................................................................................................................................................... 8

For Playback.................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Getting Started..................................................................................................................... 13

How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap ........................................................................ 14

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card....................................................................................... 15

Removing the Battery or Memory Card...................................................................................................... 15

Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................................... 16

Opening the Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 17

Camera Setup......................................................................................................................................... 18

Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet ............................................................................................................. 18

Setup from the Camera Menus ........................................................................................................................ 20

What SnapBridge Can Do for You................................................................................................................... 22

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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations................................................................... 24

Shooting Images................................................................................................................................... 25

Using the Flash ........................................................................................................................................................... 27

Recording Movies ..................................................................................................................................................... 27

Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder.................................................................................. 28

Playing Back Images ............................................................................................................................ 29

Deleting Images .................................................................................................................................... 30

The Image Selection Screen for Deletion .................................................................................................. 31

Shooting Features............................................................................................................... 32

Selecting a Shooting Mode............................................................................................................... 33

A (Auto) Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 34

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................................ 35

Tips and Notes About Scene Mode............................................................................................................... 36

Using Skin Softening ............................................................................................................................................... 43

Shooting with Easy Panorama .......................................................................................................................... 44

Playback with Easy Panorama ........................................................................................................................... 46

Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)................................................................... 47

j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) .............................................. 49

Tips for Setting Exposure...................................................................................................................................... 50

The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j, k, l, and m Modes)......................................... 52

M (User Settings) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 53

Saving Settings in M Mode (Save User Settings)................................................................................... 54

Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ............................................................... 55

Flash Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 56

Self-timer ................................................................................................................................................. 59

Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically).............................................................. 60

Focus Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 61

Using Manual Focus ................................................................................................................................................ 63

Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) ...................................................................... 65

Using the w1 (Function 1)/w2 (Function 2) Buttons......................................................... 66

Using the Zoom..................................................................................................................................... 67

Focusing................................................................................................................................................... 69

The Shutter-release Button ................................................................................................................................. 69

Using Target Finding AF ....................................................................................................................................... 69

Using Face Detection ............................................................................................................................................. 70

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ............................................................................................................. 71

Focus Lock..................................................................................................................................................................... 72

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode).............................................................. 73

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting...................................... 75

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Playback Features................................................................................................................ 79

Playback Zoom ...................................................................................................................................... 80

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display......................................................................................... 81

Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)................................... 82

Viewing Images in a Sequence......................................................................................................................... 82

Deleting Images in a Sequence ....................................................................................................................... 83

Editing Images (Still Images) ............................................................................................................ 83

Before Editing Images ............................................................................................................................................ 83

Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation .......................................................................... 84

D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ................................................................................... 84

Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones ........................................................................................................... 85

Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects ............................................................................................... 86

Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image ......................................................................................... 87

Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy....................................................................................................................... 88

Movies ..................................................................................................................................... 89

Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback .................................................. 90

Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies ....................................................................... 93

Shooting Time-lapse Movies ............................................................................................................ 94

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

Operations During Movie Playback ............................................................................................... 97

Editing Movies ....................................................................................................................................... 98

Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie..................................................................................... 98

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image ......................................................................................... 99

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer....................................... 100

Utilizing Images.................................................................................................................................. 101

Viewing Images on a TV .................................................................................................................. 102

Printing Images Without a Computer ........................................................................................ 103

Connecting the Camera to a Printer .......................................................................................................... 103

Printing Images One at a Time ...................................................................................................................... 104

Printing Multiple Images ................................................................................................................................... 105

Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)...................................................................... 107

Installing ViewNX-i................................................................................................................................................. 107

Transferring Images to a Computer ........................................................................................................... 107

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Using the Menu................................................................................................................. 110

Menu Operations............................................................................................................................... 111

The Image Selection Screen ............................................................................................................................ 113

Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................................ 114

The Shooting Menu.............................................................................................................................................. 114

The Movie Menu..................................................................................................................................................... 115

The Playback Menu............................................................................................................................................... 115

The Network Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 116

The Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 117

The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)....................................................... 118

Image Quality ........................................................................................................................................................... 118

Image Size................................................................................................................................................................... 120

The Shooting Menu (j, k, l, or m Mode) ............................................................................. 121

Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) ............................................................................................ 121

Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) ...................................................... 125

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................... 126

Metering ...................................................................................................................................................................... 129

Continuous Shooting .......................................................................................................................................... 130

ISO Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................................... 134

Exposure Bracketing............................................................................................................................................. 135

AF Area Mode........................................................................................................................................................... 136

Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 139

Flash Exp. Comp...................................................................................................................................................... 139

Noise Reduction Filter ......................................................................................................................................... 140

Active D-Lighting ................................................................................................................................................... 140

Multiple Exposure .................................................................................................................................................. 141

Zoom Memory......................................................................................................................................................... 143

Startup Zoom Position........................................................................................................................................ 144

M Exposure Preview ............................................................................................................................................. 144

The Movie Menu ................................................................................................................................ 145

Movie Options.......................................................................................................................................................... 145

Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 148

Electronic VR.............................................................................................................................................................. 149

Wind Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................................ 149

Zoom Microphone ................................................................................................................................................ 150

Frame Rate.................................................................................................................................................................. 150

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The Playback Menu........................................................................................................................... 151

Mark for Upload....................................................................................................................................................... 151

Slide Show .................................................................................................................................................................. 152

Protect........................................................................................................................................................................... 153

Rotate Image............................................................................................................................................................. 153

Sequence Display Options ............................................................................................................................... 154

Choose Key Picture ............................................................................................................................................... 154

The Network Menu ........................................................................................................................... 155

Operating the Text Input Keyboard............................................................................................................ 156

The Setup Menu................................................................................................................................. 157

Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................................................ 157

Slot Empty Release Lock .................................................................................................................................... 159

Monitor Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 160

EVF Auto Toggle (Automatically Switching the Display to the Viewfinder)...................... 161

Date Stamp ................................................................................................................................................................ 161

Vibration Reduction.............................................................................................................................................. 162

AF Assist ....................................................................................................................................................................... 163

Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................................. 163

Assign Side Zoom Control................................................................................................................................ 164

Sound Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 164

Auto Off........................................................................................................................................................................ 165

Format Card............................................................................................................................................................... 165

Language .................................................................................................................................................................... 165

Charge by Computer ........................................................................................................................................... 166

Image Comment .................................................................................................................................................... 167

Copyright Information ........................................................................................................................................ 168

Location Data ........................................................................................................................................................... 169

Toggle Av/Tv Selection ...................................................................................................................................... 169

Reset File Numbering .......................................................................................................................................... 170

Peaking ......................................................................................................................................................................... 171

Reset All........................................................................................................................................................................ 171

Firmware Version.................................................................................................................................................... 171

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Technical Notes................................................................................................................. 172

Notices................................................................................................................................................... 173

Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................................ 175

Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................................... 178

The Camera................................................................................................................................................................ 178

The Battery ................................................................................................................................................................. 179

The Charging AC Adapter................................................................................................................................. 180

Memory Cards.......................................................................................................................................................... 181

Cleaning and Storage....................................................................................................................... 182

Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................... 182

Storage.......................................................................................................................................................................... 182

Error Messages.................................................................................................................................... 183

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 186

File Names............................................................................................................................................ 194

Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 195

Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 196

Memory Cards That Can Be Used................................................................................................................. 200

Index....................................................................................................................................................... 202

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Parts of the Camera

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

Principle Functions of the Controls .................................................................................4

The Monitor/Viewfinder.......................................................................................................7

Parts of the Camera

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The Camera Body

Flash raised

Eyelet for camera strap

............................. 14

Power switch/power-on lamp (charge

lamp) .................................................. 16, 18, 27

w1 (function 1) button

......................... 66

Mode dial

.....................................................25,

Microphone (stereo)

........................ 90, 150

Flash

..................................................................27,

m (flash pop-up) button

.......................... 56

Micro-USB connector

..................... 16,

101

HDMI micro connector (Type D)

......... 101

Connector cover

................................... 16,

101

N-Mark (NFC antenna)

..............................

Power connector cover (for optional AC adapter)

.....................................................

195

Shutter-release button

...................... 26, 69

Zoom control................................................ 67

f : Wide-angle .................................. 67

g : Telephoto ..................................... 67

h : Thumbnail playback .............. 81

i : Playback zoom .......................... 80

Self-timer lamp

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

Red-eye reduction lamp ........................ 58

AF-assist illuminator................................163

Lens

1 4 1

15 1612

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

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p (snap-back zoom) button ..............68

Side zoom control

....................................... 67

f : Wide-angle .................................. 67

g : Telephoto...................................... 67

Speaker ................................................... 97

, 164

Diopter adjustment control.................28

Electronic viewfinder................................28

Eye sensor ....................................................... 28

x (monitor) button ...............................28

s (display) button.................................7

b (e movie-record) button

..... 27

, 90

Command dial..............................................49

Monitor

........................................................... 7

, 17

w2 (function 2) button ....................... 66

c (playback) button .............................. 29

d (menu) button

......................................................................111, 114

l (delete) button ...................................... 30

k (apply selection) button

............... 111

Rotary multi selector

(multi selector)*.................................55, 111

Tripod s ocket

Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover................................................................... 15

3 5 76 1098

18 19

11 13

* Also referred to as the “multi selector” in this manual.

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

12 16 1714 15

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Principle Functions of the Controls

Control Main Function

For shooting Select a shooting mode (A33).

Mode dial

Move toward g (i) (telephoto) to zoom in closer to the subject, and move toward f (h) (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a larger area.

• Move toward g (i) to zoom in on the image, and move toward f (h) to display images as thumbnails or the calendar.

• Adjust the volume for movie playback.

Use the function assigned in Assign side zoom control.

• Zoom (default setting): Move toward g (telephoto) to zoom in closer to the subject, and move toward f (wideangle) to zoom out and view a larger area.

• Manual focus: When the focus mo de is set to E (manual focus), adjust the focus.

When the button is pressed halfway: Set focus and exposure. When the button is pressed all the way: Release the shutter.

Zoom control

p (Snap-back) zoom

button

Side zoom control

Shutter-release button

For shooting

For playback

For shooting Widen the angle of view temporarily.

For shooting

For playback Return to shooting mode.

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Principle Functions of the Controls

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Control Main Function

For shooting Start and stop movie recording.

b (e movie-record)

button

Multi selector

k (apply selection)

button

Command dial

For playback Return to shooting mode.

• While the shooting screen is displayed: Display the following setting screens by pressing:

-Up (H): m (flash mode)

For shooting

For playback

For setting

For playback

For setting

For shooting

For playback

-Left (J): n (self-timer/smile timer)

-Down (I): p (focus mode)

-Right (K): o (exposure compensation)

• When the shooting mode is l or m: Rotate the multi selector to set the f-number.

• While the playback screen is displayed: Change the displayed image using up

H), left (J), down (I), right (K), or by

( rotating the multi selector.

• While a zoomed image is displayed: Move the display area.

• Select an item using HIJK or by rotating the multi selector, and then apply the selection by pressing the k button.

• Display individual images of a sequence in full-frame playback mode (A30).

• Scroll an image shot with Easy panorama.

• Play back movies.

• Switch from thumbnail playback or zoomed

image display to full-frame playback.

Apply the item that you selected by using the multi selector.

• When the shooting mode is Set the flexible program.

• When the shooting mode is (A49): Set the shutter speed.

Change the magnification rate of a zoomed image.

j (A49):

k or m

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Principle Functions of the Controls

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Control Main Function

d (menu) button

w1 (function 1) button

w2 (function 2) button

x (monitor) button

s (display) button

c (playback) button

l (delete) button

For shooting/

playback

For shooting

For shooting/

playback

For shooting/

playback

For shooting Play back images (A29).

For playback

For shooting Delete the last image that was saved (A30).

For playback Delete images (A30).

Display or close the menu (A111).

When the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, or M: Display or close the setting menus such as Continuous or Vibration reduction.

Switch between the monitor and viewfinder (A28).

Switch the information displayed on the screen.

• When the camera is turned off, press and hold down this button to turn the camera on in playback mode (A29).

• Return to shooting mode.

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Principle Functions of the Controls

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The Monitor/Viewfinder

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25 m 0 s

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25 m 0 s

1/ 2 50

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The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use.

Switching the Information Displayed on the Screen (s Button)

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

For Shooting

25m 0s

1400

1/250

F5.6

Show information Movie frame

Display the range of a

For Playback

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Show information

Parts of the Camera

The Monitor/Viewfinder

Tone level information

(except movies)

Display a histogram,

shooting information

25m 0s 1400

1/250

F5.6

movie in a frame.

F5.6

1/250

100

+1.0

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tone level and

(A12).

Hide information

4/4

COMMENT

ARTIST

Image comment

(A167), copyright

information (A168)

(information is not

displayed for

movies)

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Hide information

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For Shooting

120

9 99 9

1 0m 0s

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

1 00 0 mm

+ 1. 0 + 1. 0

3 20 0

Shooting mode............................................33

Flash mode .....................................................56

Focus mode....................................................61

Zoom indicator..................................... 62, 67

Focus indicator.............................................26

Zoom memory ..........................................143

Movie options (normal

speed movies)............................................145

Movie options (HS movies)................146

Image quality..............................................118

Image size..................................................... 120

Easy panorama .............................................44

Noise reduction filter .............................140

Wind noise reduction............................149

Vibration reduction icon...................... 162

Electronic VR icon .................................... 149

Exposure indicator .....................................51

Flash exposure compensation ........139

Exposure compensation value

...........65

Remaining movie recording time

........................................................................90, 91

Ready light ......................................................56

Number of exposures remaining

(still images) ........................................ 25, 119

Enable release icon (when no memory

card is inserted).............................. 159, 188

F-number......................................................... 49

Shutter speed................................................49

ISO sensitivity ............................................. 134

Charging AC Adapter connection indicator

Battery level indicator ..............................25

120

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+ 1. 0 + 1. 0

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Travel destination icon .........................157

“Date not set” indicator.............157, 187

Date stamp .................................................. 161

Bluetooth communication indicator

.....................................................................23, 155

Wi-Fi communication

indicator.................................................23, 155

Location data..............................................169

Airplane mode................................... 23, 155

White balance ............................................126

COOLPIX Picture Control.....................121

Active D-Lighting..................................... 140

Continuous shooting

mode ....................................................... 40, 130

Backlighting (HDR) .....................................39

Noise reduction burst/single

shot.............................................................. 37, 38

Time-lapse movie .......................................94

Exposure bracketing ............................. 135

Hand-held/tripod ....................................... 36

Playback speed.............................................96

Multiple exp. Lighten ............................... 42

Effect group (creative mode)...............47

Still image capture (during movie

recording)........................................................ 93

Multiple exposure ................................... 141

Self-timer indicator ....................................59

Smile timer...................................................... 60

Pet portrait auto release.................40, 59

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Focus area (target finding AF)

.....................................................................69, 137

Focus area (center/manual)

.....................................................35, 47, 72, 136

Focus area (face detection, pet

detection) ............................. 40, 60, 70, 136

Focus area (subject tracking )

.................................................................. 137, 138

Spot metering area................................. 129

Center-weighted area........................... 129

View/hide histograms...........................160

Frami ng border (Moon or Birdwatching scene mode, or snap-back

zoom) .........................................................41, 68

View/hide framing grid ........................160

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For Playback

9 99 9 / 99 9 9

1 5/ 1 1 /2 0 16 1 5 : 30

9 99 9 . J P G

9 99 9 / 99 9 9

1 m 0 s

Protect icon..................................................153

Sequence display (when

Individual

pictures

is selected)...............................154

Skin softening icon.................................... 85

Filter effects icon......................................... 86

D-Lighting icon ........................................... 84

Quick retouch icon.................................... 84

Upload reservation icon ......................151

Current image number/ total number of images

Movie length or elapsed playback time

Volume indicator........................................ 97

Enable release icon (when no memory

card is inserted) .........................................159

Image quality ..............................................118

Image size .....................................................120

Movie options ............................................145

Easy panorama indicator........................46

Small picture icon.......................................87

Crop icon..........................................................88

Easy panorama playback guide .........46

Sequence playback guide .....................82

Movie playback guide..............................90

Time of recording

Date of recording

Charging AC Adapter connection indicator

Battery level indicator ..............................25

File number and type............................194

Recorded location data indicator ...169

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Tone Level Information Display

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Current image number/ total number of images

Histogram

Ton e le vel

ISO sensitivity..............................................134

COOLPIX Picture Control.....................121

Image quality/Image size .........118, 120

White balance ............................................126

Time of recording ............................18, 157

Date of recording.............................18, 157

File number and type............................194

Exposure compensation value

............65

Shooting mode............................................33

Shutter speed................................................49

F-number .........................................................49

You can check for loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows from the histogram that is displayed, or the flashing display for each tone level. These provide guidelines when adjusting the image brightness with functions such as exposure compensation.

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11 10

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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.

The tone level indicates the brightness level. When the tone level to check is selected using the multi selector JK or rotating it, the area of the image that corresponds to the selected tone level flashes.

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Getting Started

How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap........................................................14

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card.......................................................................15

Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................16

Opening the Monitor..........................................................................................................17

Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................18

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How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

Attach the strap at two places.

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

B Lens Cap

At times when you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Battery latch Memory card slot

• With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the

orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4).

• Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5).

• Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as

this could cause a malfunction.

B Formatting a Memory Card

The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera.

• Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep

before formatting the memory card.

• Insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu (A111).

Removing the Battery or Memory Card

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and screen have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

• Move the battery latch to eject the battery.

• Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the memory card.

• Be careful when handling the camera, battery, and memory card immediately after

using the camera, as they may be hot.

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Charging the Battery

Power-on lamp (charge lamp)

Electrical outlet

USB cable (included)

Charging AC Adapter

If a pl ug adapter * is includ ed with your camer a, securel y connect it to the Cha rging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapte r could damage the product.

* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the

camera was purchased. This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to the Charging AC Adapter.

• Charging starts when the camera is connected to an electrical outlet while the battery is inserted, as shown in the illustration. The power-on lamp (charge lamp) slowly flashes while the battery is charging.

• When charging is complete, the power-on lamp turns off. Unplug the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the USB cable. Charging time is about 3 hours for a fully exhausted battery.

• The battery cannot be charged when the power-on lamp quickly flashes, possibly due to one of the reasons described below.

- The ambient temperature is not suited to charging.

- The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected.

- The battery is damaged.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

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B Notes About the USB Cable

• Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.

• Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle.

B Notes About Charging the Battery

• The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time increases. The power-on lamp (charge lamp) turns off while the camera is being operated.

- Movies cannot be recorded while the battery is charging.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter, and do not use a commercially available USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

Opening the Monitor

• You can adjust the direction and angle of the monitor. For normal shooting, fold

the monitor against the back of the camera, facing out (5).

• When you are not using or carrying the camera, fold the monitor against the

camera body with the screen facing in (1).

B Notes About the Monitor

When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and move slowly within the monitor’s adjustable range so that the connection will not be damaged.

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Camera Setup

Multi selector

k button (apply selection)

RightLeft

Down

Power switch

Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet

• Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aiii) and enable

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”).

• The camera and smart device screens shown in this manual may

differ from those of the actual products.

1 Turn the camera on.

• Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings.

• A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press

H or I on the multi selector to highlight a language and press k to select.

• The language can be changed at any time using

the Language option in the setup menu (A111).

2 Press k when the dialog at right is

displayed.

• If you do not wish to use a smart device to

configure the camera, press d (A20).

Getting Started

Camera Setup

Language

Cancel

Use SnapBridge to send photos to your sm art device and share them online.

To skip this screen and set SnapBridge later from the Network m enu, press MENU.

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3 Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the

Connect to Camera

Camera

name

Camera

smart device.

• Android Devices with NFC Support

After checking that NFC is enabled on the smart device, touch the camera Z (N-Mark) to the NFC antenna on the smart device to launch the SnapBridge app.

- If the SnapBridge download site is displayed, download and install the app before repeating the above steps.

• iOS Devices and Android Devices Without NFC Support

Press the camera k button. The camera will wait for a connection; launch the SnapBridge app on the smart device and follow the on-screen instructions to tap the name of the camera you want to pair with.

App

SnapBridge

Camera

On your smart device, go to the app store and search for SnapBridge. After installing, open the SnapBridge app.

CancelCancel

4 Check the authentication code.

• After confirming that the camera and smart device display the same six-digit authentication code, follow the steps below to complete pairing (note that the code may not be displayed in some versions of iOS, but you should follow the steps below even if the code is not displayed).

- On the camera, press k.

- On the smart device, tap Pairing (the name of

the button varies with the smart device).

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Camera Setup

Auth. code

000000

Confirm that the sam e authentication code is displayed on the sm art device and press OK.

CancelCancel

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5 Press k when the dialog at right is

displayed.

• When a constant connection between the camera and smart device is established, the dialog at right is displayed.

• If the camera displays Could not connect., press k to return to Step 3. To cancel pairing settings, press d.

Your camera and smart device are connected! SnapBridge will send your photos to your sm art device as they are taken.

6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup

process.

• To record location data with photographs, select Yes when prompted and enable the location data features both in the SnapBridge app and on the smart device itself (for more information, see the documentation provided with the smart device).

• You can also synchronize the camera clock to the time reported by the smart device by selecting Yes when prompted and enabling synchronization in the SnapBridge app. If you select No, set the camera clock from the menus as described in Step 2 on page 21.

• Setup is complete when the camera returns to the shooting display.

• See page 22 for more information on using SnapBridge.

Setup from the Camera Menus

The camera clock can be set manually.

1 Turn the camera on (A18).

• A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press

H or I on the multi selector (A18) to highlight a language and press k to select.

• The language can be changed at any time using the Language option in the setup menu (A111).

Language

Cancel

NextNext

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2 Press d when the dialog

at right is displayed.

• Select Yes when prompted to set the camera clock.

Use SnapBridge to send photos to your sm art device and share them online.

To skip this screen and set SnapBridge later from the Network m enu, press MENU.

LaterLater SetSet

3 Highlight your home time zone and

press k.

• To turn daylight saving time on press H; W will be displayed at the top of the map. Press I to turn daylight saving time off.

London, Casablanca

Back

4 Press H or I to choose a date format and press k. 5 Enter the current date and time and

press k.

• Press J or K to highlight items and press H or I to change.

• Press k to set the clock.

Date and time

01 00 00

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Edit

6 When prompted, press H or I to highlight Yes and press k.

• The camera exits to the shooting display when setup is complete.

C Resetting the Clock

The Time zone and date option in the setup menu can be used to choose the time zone and set the camera clock.

Daylight saving time can be turned on or off in the Time zone menu.

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What SnapBridge Can Do for You

The SnapBridge app can be used for a variety of tasks once the camera has been paired with your smart device.

Auto Upload

At default settings, pictures will automatically be uploaded to the smart device as they are taken.

• Place the smart device close to the camera and launch the SnapBridge app.

Option Description

Disabling auto upload

Upload options

Selecting pictures for upload

Resizing pictures for upload

Embedding photo info

Auto upload can be disabled using the Send while shooting > Still images option in the camera network

menu (A111).

Use the Send while shooting > Upload (photos) item in the camera network menu to choose the types of pictures automatically uploaded.

You can use this option to automatically upload selected pictures that were not uploaded during shooting.

• Use the Mark for upload option in the camera

playback menu (A111) to select pictures.

• The constant connection ensures that upload will continue even when the camera is off.

Use the SnapBridge app to choose the size at which pictures are copied to the smart device. The default size is 2 megapixels.

Use the SnapBridge app to choose the information imprinted on photographs copied to the smart device. Comments and copyright information can be entered in advance from the camera setup menu. You can also imprint text entered in the SnapBridge app.

B Notes About Auto Upload

• This feature is not available with RAW pictures.

• Movies cannot be uploaded using the Send while shooting or Mark for upload

options. To upload movies to a smart device, use the SnapBridge app.

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Wireless Networks

Option Description

To pair the camera with a smart device (for example, with a new device or if you did not opt to pair with a smart

Pairing

Uploading pictures via Wi-Fi

device during setup), select Connect to smart device in the camera network menu and follow the instructions on page 18, starting with Step 2. The camera can be paired with up to five smart devices, but can connect to only one at a time.

A Wi-Fi connection is recommended for large-volume uploads. Follow the on-screen instructions in the SnapBridge app to switch to a Wi-Fi connection.

• The Wi-Fi > Network settings item in the camera network menu contains Auth./encryp. and

Password options. The default option for Auth./ encryp. is WPA2-PSK-AES.

B Where the Use of Wireless Devices Is Prohibited

Where the use of wireless devices is prohibited, disable wireless features in the camera network menu by selecting On for Airplane mode. This will temporarily interrupt the constant connection with the smart device, but the connection is automatically reestablished when airplane mode is turned off.

Other Options for the SnapBridge App

Option Description

Remote photography

Viewing the pictures on the camera

• See SnapBridge app online help for more information.

Use the smart device to release the camera shutter. Before performing remote photography, turn the camera on.

Use the smart device to view and download the pictures on the camera. This option is available even when the camera is off.

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Camera Setup

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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Images...................................................................................................................25

Playing Back Images............................................................................................................29

Deleting Images....................................................................................................................30

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Shooting Images

Number of exposures

remaining

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Battery level indicator

A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions.

1 Rotate the mode dial to A.

• Battery level indicator

b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low.

• Press the s (display) button to switch the

information displayed on the screen each time.

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2 Hold the camera steady.

• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker.

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3 Frame the picture.

Zoom out Zoom in

Zoom in

Zoom out

p button

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Focus area

• Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position.

• If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position,

press the p (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily.

4 Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

• To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance.

• When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green.

• When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.

• If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again.

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B Notes About Saving Images or Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are 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.

C The Auto Off Function

• When no operations are performed for about one minute, the screen turns off, the camera enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes.

• To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.

C When Using a Tripod

• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations:

- When shooting in dim lighting with the flash mode set to W (off )

- When the zoom is at a telephoto position

• When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A111) to prevent potential errors caused by this function.

Using the Flash

In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash.

• When not using the flash, gently push to lower the

flash until it clicks shut.

Recording Movies

Display the shooting screen and press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording a movie. Press the b (e) button again to end recording.

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Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder

Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment control

It is recommended that you use the viewfinder when bright conditions make it difficult to see the monitor, such as when outdoors in sunlight.

• When you bring your face close to the viewfinder,

the eye sensor responds to it and the viewfinder turns on, and the monitor turns off (default setting).

• You can also press the x (monitor) button to

switch the display between the monitor and viewfinder.

Diopter Adjustment of the Viewfinder

When the image in the viewfinder is difficult to see, adjust by rotating the diopter adjustment control while looking through the viewfinder.

• Take care not to scratch your eye with your

fingertips or nails.

B Notes About Checking and Adjusting Image Colors

Use the monitor on the back of the camera because the monitor has higher color reproducibility than the viewfinder.

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Playing Back Images

Display the previous image

Display the next image

3. 0

1 Press the c (playback) button

to enter playback mode.

• If you press and hold down the c

button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode.

2 Use the multi selector to select an

image to display.

• Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through

the images quickly.

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

• Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen each time.

• To play back a recorded movie, press the k button.

• To return to shooting mode, press the c button or shutter-release button.

• Move the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on an image.

• In full-frame playback mode, move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback mode and display multiple images on the screen.

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1 Press the l (delete) button to

delete the image currently displayed on the screen.

2 Use the multi selector HI to s elect the

desired deletion method and press the k button.

• To exit without deleting, press the d button.

Delete

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

3 Select Yes and press the k button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

B Notes About Deleting Images Simultaneously Saved in RAW and JPEG

When using this camera to delete images captured using RAW + Fine or RAW + Normal in the Image quality (A114) setting, both of the simultaneously saved RAW and JPEG images are deleted. You cannot delete only one format.

B Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)

• Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence, and only the first image of the sequence (the key picture) is displayed in playback mode (default setting).

If you press the l button while a key picture is displayed for a

•

sequence of images, all images in the sequence are deleted.

• To delete individual images in a sequence, press the

k button to display them one at a time and press the l button.

C Deleting the Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.

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The Image Selection Screen for Deletion

1 Use the multi selector JK or rotate it

Erase selected images

to select the image that you want to delete.

• Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

2 Use HI to select ON or OFF.

• When ON is selected, an icon is displayed under the selected image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images.

Back

Erase selected images

Back

3 Press the k button to apply the image selection.

• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate.

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Shooting Features

Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................33

A (Auto) Mode.....................................................................................................................34

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)................................35

Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..................................................47

j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)..............................49

M (User Settings) Mode......................................................................................................53

Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ...............................................55

Flash Mode..............................................................................................................................56

Self-timer.................................................................................................................................59

Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically) .............................................60

Focus Mode ............................................................................................................................61

Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)......................................................65

Using the w1 (Function 1)/w2 (Function 2) Buttons.........................................66

Using the Zoom ....................................................................................................................67

Focusing ..................................................................................................................................69

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode) .............................................73

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting .....................75

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Selecting a Shooting Mode

You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera body.

• A (Auto) mode

Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions.

• y, X, s, and c (Scene) modes

Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions.

- y: Press the d button and select a scene mode. When using Scene

auto selector, the camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions.

- X (night landscape): Use this mode to shoot night landscapes.

- s (night portrait): Use this mode to shoot evening and night portraits that

include background scenery.

- c (landscape): Use this mode to shoot landscapes.

• p (Creative) mode

Apply effects to images during shooting.

• j, k, l, and m modes

Select these modes for greater control over shutter speed and f-number.

• M (User settings) mode

The frequently used settings in j, k, l, and m modes can be saved. To shoot with the saved settings, rotate the mode dial to M.

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A (Auto) Mode

Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions.

• The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it (target finding AF). If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.

• See “Focusing” (A69) for more information.

Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

• Flash mode (A56)

• Self-timer (A59)

• Smile timer (A60)

• Focus mode (A61)

• Exposure compensation (A65)

• Shooting menu (A118)

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting

X Night landscape (A36)

1, 2

, s Night portrait (A36),

c Landscape (A37)

1, 2

Rotate the mode dial to X, s, or c and take pictures.

Press the d button to display the scene menu and select one of the following scene modes using the multi selector.

Scene auto selector (default setting) (A37)

o Backlighting (A39)

b Portrait p Easy panorama (A44)

d Sports (A38)

O Pet portrait (A40)

f Party/indoor (A38)

g Moon (A41)

1, 2, 3

Z Beach

L Bird-watching (A41)

z Snow

O Soft

h Sunset

1, 2, 3

I Selective color (A41)

i Dusk/dawn

1, 2, 3

m Multiple exp. Lighten (A42)

k Close-up (A38) i Time-lapse movie (A94)

u Food (A39) o Superlapse movie (A96)

m Fireworks show (A39)

Sp or ts

Pa rt y/ in do or

Be ac h

Sn ow

Po rt ra it

Su ns et

Conditions)

Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions.

Scene auto selector

Portrai t

Sports

Party/indoor

Beach

Snow

Sunset

The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The position of the area cannot be moved.

The camera focuses at infinity.

Use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A162) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

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Tips and Notes About Scene Mode

X Night landscape

• Press the d button to select u Hand-held or w Tr ipo d in Night landscape.

• u Hand-held (default setting):

- Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.

- Once the sh utter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen switches to the shooting screen.

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.

- Continuous shooting may not be possible in certain shooting conditions.

• w Tripod:

- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.

- Vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Vibration reduction setting (A162) in the setup menu.

s Night portrait

• Press the d button to select u Hand-held (default setting) or w Tripod in Night

portrait.

• One image is captured at a slow shutter speed. Compared to using w Tripod, when u Hand-held is selected, the camera sets a slightly faster shutter speed in accordance

with the shooting conditions to prevent camera shake.

• When w Tripod is selected, vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Vibration reduction setting (A162) in the setup menu.

• Raise the flash before shooting.

• If human faces are detected when the picture is taken, the camera soften s the facial skin

tones using the skin softening function (A43).

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c Landscape

e Portrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people)

Portrait (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in which the background takes up a large portion of the frame)

f Landscape h Night portrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people)

Night portrait (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in which the background takes up a large portion of the frame)

Night landscape

• The camera shoots images continuously and combines and saves them as a

single image in the same way as when Hand-held in X (night landscape) (A36) is selected.

i Close-up j Backlighting (for taking pictures of subjects other than people)

d Backlighting (for taking portrait pictures)

d Other shooting conditions

• 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.

- Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are

combined into a single image and saved.

- Once the sh utter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still

image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen switches to the shooting screen.

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is

narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.

- Continuous shooting may not be possible in certain shooting conditions.

• Single shot (default setting): Saves images with emphasized outlines and contrast.

- One image is captured when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.

y M x Scene auto selector

• When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically recognizes the shooting conditions and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly.

• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired settings. In this case, select another shooting mode (A33).

• If human faces are detected when the picture is taken, the camera soften s the facial skin tones using the skin softening function (A43).

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y M d Sports

• While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously.

• The camera can capture about 5 images continuously at a rate of about 5 fps.

• The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending on the current

image quality setting, image size setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions.

• Focus, exposure, and hue for the second and subsequent images are fixed at the values determined with the first image.

y M f Party/indoor

• To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera stead y. Set Vibration reduction (A162) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

y M k Close-up

On the screen displayed when k Close-up is selected, select Noise reduction burst or Single shot.

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

- Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are

combined into a single image and saved.

- Once the sh utter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still

image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen 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 (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is

narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.

- Continuous shooting may not be possible in certain shooting conditions.

• Single shot: Saves images with emphasized outlines and contrast.

- One image is captured when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.

• The focus mode (A61) setting is changed to D (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate it to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.

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y M u Food

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• The focus mode (A61) setting is changed to

D (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• You can adjust hue by using the command dial. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate it to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the

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y M m Fireworks show

• The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds.

• Exposure compensation cannot be used (A65).

y M o Backlighting

• On the screen displayed when o Backlighting is selected, select On or Off to enable or disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function based on the shooting conditions.

• Off: The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow. Shoot images with the flash raised.

- Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture one image.

: Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.

•

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots images

continuously and saves the following two images.

- A non-HDR composite image

- An HDR composite image in which the loss of details in highlights or shadows is minimized

- If the re is o nly eno ugh mem or y to sav e one image, an image processed by D-Lightin g

(A84) at the time of shooting, in which dark areas of the image are corrected, is the only image saved.

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.

- Under some shooting conditions, dark shadows may appear around bright subjects or bright areas may appear around dark subjects.

B Notes About HDR

Use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A162) in the setup menu to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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y M O Pet portrait

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• When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when a dog or cat face is detected (pet portrait auto release).

• On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous.

- U Single: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures one image.

- V Continuous: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures

three images continuously.

B Pet Portrait Auto Release

• Press the multi selector J (n) to change the Pet portrait auto release setting.

- Y: The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a dog or cat face.

- OFF: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a dog or cat face is detected. Press the shutter-release button. The camera also detects human faces when OFF is selected.

• Pet portrait auto release is set to OFF after five bursts have been taken.

• Shooting is also possible by pressing the shutter-release button, regardless of the Pet

portrait auto release setting.

B Focus Area

• When the camera detects a face, the face is displayed inside a yellow border. When the camera acquires focus on a face displayed inside a double border (focus area), the double border changes to green. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

• Under some shooting conditions, the pet face may not be detected and other subjects may be displayed inside a border.

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y M g Moon

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• At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle of view equivalent to that of a 1440 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format). When you frame the moon inside the framing border and press the k button, the angle of view becomes equivalent to that of a 1440 mm lens.

• You can adjust hue by using the command dial. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• Adjust the brightness with exposure compensation (A65) according to shooting conditions such as the waxing and waning of the moon and shooting requirements.

y M L Bird-watching

• On the screen displayed when L Bird-watching is selected, select U Single or V Continuous.

• U Single: One image is shot each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

• V Continuous: While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are

captured continuously. The camera can capture about 5 images continuously at a rate of about 5 fps.

• At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle of view equivalent to that of a 800 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format). When you frame a bird inside the framing border and press the k button, the angle of view becomes equivalent to that of a 800 mm lens.

y M I Selective color

• Keeps only a selected image color and makes other colors black-and-white.

• Rotate the command dial to select the desired color,

and press the k button to apply the color. To change the color selection, press the k button again.

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y M m Multiple exp. Lighten

Option Description

n Nightscape + light trails

Use to capture the flow of car lights against a night landscape background.

• You can rotate the command dial to set the desired interval between the shots. The set interval becomes the shutter speed. When 50 shots are taken, the camera automatically stops shooting.

• For every 10 shots taken, one composite image with trails overlapped from the start of shooting is automatically saved.

W Star trails

Use to capture the motion of stars.

• Shots are taken at a shutter speed of 25 seconds every 30 seconds. When 300 shots are taken, the camera automatically stops shooting.

• For every 30 shots taken, one composite image with trails overlapped from the start of shooting is automatically saved.

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• The camera automatically captures moving subjects at regular intervals, compares each image and composites only their bright areas, and then saves them as one image. Light trails such as the flow of car lights or motion of stars are captured.

• On the screen displayed when m Multiple exp. Lighten is selected, select n Nightscape + light trails or W Star trails.

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• The screen may turn off during the shooting interval. The power-on lamp flashes while the screen is off.

• To end shooting before it automatically ends, press the k button.

• When you have obtained the desired trails, end shooting. If you continue shooting,

details in the composited areas may be lost.

• When shooting faraway subjects such as airplanes or fireworks, setting the focus mode to B (infinity) or m (manual focus) is recommended (A62).

• Exposure compensation cannot be used (A65).

B Notes About Multiple Exp. Lighten

• Do not rotate the mode dial or insert a new memory card until shooting ends.

• Use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from

turning off during shooting.

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C Time Remaining

1 0m 0s10m 0s

End recordingEnd recording

You can check the time remaining until shooting automatically ends on the screen.

Using Skin Softening

In s (night portrait), Scene auto selector, or Portrait, if human faces are detected, the camera processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image (up to three faces).

Skin softening can also be applied to saved images in playback mode (A85).

B Notes About Skin Softening

• It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.

• Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved,

and skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.

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Shooting with Easy Panorama

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Guide

Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Easy panorama M k button

1 Select W Normal (180°) or X Wide

(360°) as the shooting range and press

the k button.

2 Frame the first edge of the panorama

scene, and then press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus.

• The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle.

• The camera focuses in the center of the frame.

3 Press the shutter-release button all the

way, and then remove your finger from the shutter-release button.

• KLJI are displayed to indicate the direction of

camera movement.

4 Move the camera in one of the four

directions until the guide indicator reaches the end.

• When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins.

• Shooting ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range.

• Focus and exposure are locked until shooting ends.

Easy panorama

Normal (180°)

Wide (360°)

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Example of Camera Movement

4800

920

1536

9600

920

1536

• Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI).

• Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when selected) or within about 30 seconds (when Wide (360°) is selected) after shooting starts.

W Normal (180°) is

B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting

• The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen on the screen at the time of shooting.

• If the camera is moved too quickly or shaken too much, or if the subject is too uniform (e.g. walls or darkness), an error may occur.

• If shooting is stopped before the camera reaches the half-way point in the panorama range, a panorama image is not saved.

• If more than half of the panorama range is captured but shooting ends before reaching the edge of the range, the range not captured is recorded and displayed in gray.

C Image Size of Easy Panorama

There are four different image sizes (in pixels), as described below.

When W Normal (180°) is set

When X Wide (360°) is set

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Playback with Easy Panorama

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Switch to playback mode (A29), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting.

• Rotate the multi selector to fast-forward or rewind

scroll playback.

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Playback controls are displayed on the screen during playback. Use the multi selector JK to select a control, and then press the k button to perform the operations described below.

Function Icon Description

Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind scroll playback.*

Fastforward

Pause E

End G Return to full-frame playback mode.

* These operations can also be performed by rotating the multi selector.

B Hold down the k button to fast-forward scroll playback.*

Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed while paused.

C Hold down the k button to rewind.* D Hold down the k button to scroll.*

F Resume automatic scrolling.

B Notes About Easy Panorama Images

• The images cannot be edited on this camera.

• This camera may not be able to scroll the playback of, or zoom in on, easy panorama

images captured with another make or model of digital camera.

B Notes About Printing Panorama Images

The entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the printer’s settings. Additionally, printing may not be possible depending on the printer.

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Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Li gh t

Effect group

Effects

Li gh t

Apply effects to images during shooting.

• Five effect groups are available: Light (default

setting), Depth, Memories, Classic, and Noir.

1 Press the k button.

• The effect selection screen is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector J K to select an

effect.

• The effect group can be changed by rotating the command dial.

• To exit without saving the selection, press H.

Light

DreamDream

3 To adjust the effect, press I.

• If you do not want to adjust the effect, press the

k button to proceed to step 6.

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BackBack

AdjustAdjust

Light

PopPop

AdjustAdjust

ConfirmConfirm

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4 Use J K to highlight the desired

option and then press I.

• Select Amount, Exposure compensation, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Filter, or Peripheral illumination. The options that can be selected

vary depending on the group.

AmountAmount

AdjustAdjust

ResetResetBackBack

5 Use J K to adjust the effect level and

press the k button.

AmountAmount

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BackBack

ConfirmConfirm

6 Press the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record)

button to shoot.

• When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A70).

C Selecting an Effect Group and Effect

You can also select an effect group and effect by pressing the d button when the screen in step 1 is displayed.

Functions Available in Creative Mode

• Flash mode (A56)

• Self-timer (A59)

• Focus mode (A61)

• Exposure compensation (A65)

• Shooting menu (A118)

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j, k, l

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Multi selector

Command dial

Shutter speed

F-number

Flexible program is in effect.

, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for

Shooting)

In j, k, l, and m modes, you can set exposure (combination of shutter speed and f-number) according to the shooting conditions. Also, you can achieve greater control when shooting images by setting the shooting menu options (A114).

Shooting mode Description

You can let the camera adjust the shutter speed and f-number.

• The combination of shutter speed and f-number can be changed by rotating the command dial (flexible program).

j Programmed auto

Shutter-priority

auto

Aperture-priority

auto

m Manual

• The allocations of the controls for setting the exposure can be changed using

Toggle Av/Tv selection in the setup menu (A111).

While the flexible program is in effect, the A (flexible program mark) is displayed on the upper left of the screen.

• To cancel the flexible program, rotate the command dial in the opposite direction than when you set it until the A is no longer displayed, change the shooting mode, or turn off the camera.

Rotate the command dial to set the shutter speed. The camera automatically determines the f -numb er.

Rotate the multi selector to set the f-numb er. The camera automatically determines the shutter speed.

Set both the shutter speed and f-number. Rotate the command dial to set the shutter speed. Rotate the multi selector to set the f-number.

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Tips for Setting Exposure

The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in subjects vary by changing the combinations of shutter speed and f-number even if the exposure is the same.

Effect of the Shutter Speed

The camera can make a fast-moving subject appear static at a fast shutter speed, or highlight the motion of a moving subject at a slow shutter speed.

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Slower

1/30 s

Effect of the F-number

The camera can bring the subject, foreground and background into focus, or blur the subject’s background intentionally.

Small f-number

(larger aperture)

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Large f-number

(smaller aperture)

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C Shutter Speed and F-number

• The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position, f-number, or ISO sensitivity setting.

• The f-number of this camera also changes depending on the zoom position.

• When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or the

f-number may be changed.

• Large apertures (expressed by small fnumbers) let more light into the camera, and small apertures (large f-numbers) let less light. The smallest f-number represents the largest aperture, and the largest f-number represents the smallest aperture.

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B Notes About Setting Exposure

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Exposure indicator

When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or f-number indicator flashes when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (except when the m mode is used). Change the shutter speed setting or f-number.

Exposure Indicator (When in m Mode)

The degree of deviation between the adjusted exposure value and the optimal exposure value measured by the camera is displayed in the exposure indicator on the screen. The degree of deviation in the exposure indicator is displayed in terms of EV (–2 to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV).

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B Notes About ISO Sensitivity

When ISO sensitivity (A114) is set to Auto (default setting) or Fixed range auto, the ISO sensitivity in m mode is fixed at ISO 100.

Functions Available in j, k, l, and m Modes

• Flash mode (A55)

• Self-timer (A55)

• Smile timer (A55)

• Focus mode (A61)

• Exposure compensation (A55)

• Shooting menu (A114)

• Functions that can be set using the w1 (function 1)/w2 (function 2) buttons

(A112)

C Focus Area

The focus area for autofocus varies depending on the setting of AF area mode (A114) in the shooting menu. When set to Target finding AF (default setting), the camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.

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

The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position, f-number, or ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings.

Setting Control range

Auto2, Fixed range auto

ISO 100

ISO sensitivity

(A134)

ISO 200

ISO 400 1/4000

ISO 800 1/4000

ISO 1600 1/4000

ISO 3200 1/4000

Continuous H, Continuous L

Continuous (A130)

Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps

Continuous H: 60 fps 1/4000–1/60 s

Intvl timer shooting Same as when Single is set

The ISO sensitivity setting is restricted depending on the continuous shooting setting (A77).

In m mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100.

The maximum shutter speed when the f-number is set to the largest value (smallest aperture) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position. The closer the zoom position is to telephoto, or the smaller the f-number (larger aperture) is, the slower the maximum shutter speed becomes. For example, the maximum shutter speed is 1/2500 second when the f-number is set to the largest value (smallest aperture) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

1/40003–1 s (j, k, and l modes)

–15 s (m mode)

1/4000

–8 s (j, k, and l modes)

–15 s (m mode)

1/4000

–4 s (j, k, and l modes)

–8 s (m mode)

1/4000

–4 s

–2 s

–1 s

–1/2 s

1/4000

–1/30 s

1/4000–1/125 s

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M (User Settings) Mode

Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting with j (programmed auto), k (shutter-priority auto), l (aperture-priority auto), or m (manual) can be saved in M.

Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings.

• Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or

change the settings as required.

The following settings can be saved.

General Settings

• Shooting modes j, k, l, and m (A49)

• Zoom position (A67) • Exposure compensation (A65)

• Flash mode (A56) • Fn button (A66)

• Self-timer (A59)

Shooting menu

• Image quality (A118) • AF area mode (A136)

• Image size (A120) • Autofocus mode (A139)

• Picture Control (A121) • Flash exp. comp. (A139)

• Custom Picture Control (A125) • Noise reduction filter (A140)

• White balance (A126) • Active D-Lighting (A140)

• Metering (A129) • Multiple exposure (A141)

• Continuous (A130) • Zoom memory (A143)

• ISO sensitivity (A134) • Startup zoom position (A144)

• Exposure bracketing (A135) • M exposure preview (A144)

• Focus mode (A61)

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Saving Settings in M Mode (Save User Settings)

Noise reduction lter

Multiple exposure

Reset user settings

Zoom memory

Active D-Lighting

Save user settings

The frequently used settings in j, k, l, and m modes can be saved. At the time of purchase, the default settings of j mode are saved.

1 Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M.

• If you want to change the shooting mode, select j, k, l, or m.

• If you do not want to change the saved shooting mode, select M.

2 Change to a frequently used combination of shooting settings.

• See A53 for settings details.

• The flexible program (when set to j), shutter speed (when set to k or m), or

f-number (when set to l or m) settings will also be saved.

3 Press the d (menu) button to display

the shooting menu.

4 Use the multi selector HI to select

Save user settings, and press the

k button.

• The previous saved settings are overwritten by the

current settings as the M mode.

Resetting M (User Settings) Mode

If Reset user settings is selected in the shooting menu, the settings that are saved in the user settings are restored to their default values.

B Notes About the Clock Battery

If the internal clock battery is exhausted, the settings saved in M will be reset. Writing down any important setting is recommended.

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Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector

When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below.

• m Flash mode

When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions.

• n Self-timer/Smile timer

- Self-timer: The shutter is automatically released in 10 or 2 seconds.

- Smile timer: The shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a smiling face.

• p Focus mode

According to the distance to the subject, A (autofocus), D (macro close-up), or B (infinity) can be set. E (manual focus) can be set when the shooting mode is

j, k, l, m, or M, or when the scene mode is Sports, Fireworks show, Bird- watching, Soft, Selective color, Multiple exp. Lighten, Time-lapse movie (night sky or star trails), or Superlapse movie.

• o Exposure compensation

You can adjust overall image brightness.

The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode.

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Flash Mode

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Ready light

When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions.

1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button to

raise the flash.

• When the flash is lowered, flash operation is

disabled and S is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H (m).

3 Select the desired flash mode (A57)

and press the k button.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button, the selection will be canceled.

B The Ready Light

While the flash is charging, q flashes. The camera cannot shoot images.

If charging is complete, q is displayed steadily when you press the shutter-release button halfway.

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Available Flash Modes

Auto

The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.

• The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the shooting screen.

Auto with red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction

Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A58).

• When Red-eye reduction is selected, the flash fires whenever a picture is taken.

Fill flash/Standard flash

The flash fires whenever a picture is taken.

Y Slow sync

Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Fill flash fires to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.

Z Rear-curtain sync

Fill flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects.

B Notes About Shooting with the Flash

When using the flash at the wide-angle zoom position, the area around the image may be dark depending on the distance to the subject.

This may be improved if you move the zoom control slightly toward the telephoto position.

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Flash Mode

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C The Flash Mode Setting

The available flash modes differ depending on the shooting mode.

Flash mode A

U Auto w

Auto with red-eye reduction

Red-eye reduction – – wwww Fill flash w w – – – –

Standard flash – – wwww Y Slow sync w w w – w – Z Rear-curtain sync w w wwww

When shooting with V (auto with red-eye reduction) in A (auto) mode, and when shooting mode j, k, l, or m is used, the applied setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode)” (A73) for more information.

X, s, c

w w – – – –

p j1k1l1m

w ––––

C Auto with Red-eye Reduction/Red-eye Reduction

The red-eye reduction lamp glows before the main flash to reduce the red-eye effect. In addition, if the camera detects red-eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved.

Note the following when shooting:

• Because the red-eye reduction lamp glows, more time than usual is required until the shutter is released after you press the shutter-release button.

• More time than usual is required to save images.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.

• In rare cases, red-eye reduction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily. In

these cases, select another flash mode and take the picture again.

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Self-timer

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Vibration reduction (A162) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1 Press the multi selector J (n).

2 Select the desired self-timer mode, and

Self-timer

press the k button.

• n10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions,

such as weddings.

• n2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button, the selection will be canceled.

• When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene

mode, Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A40). The self-timer cannot be used.

3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.

• Focus and exposure are set.

4 Press the shutter-release button

all the way down.

• Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released.

• When the shutter is released, the selftimer is set to OFF.*

• To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button again.

* When the shooting mode is Moon

scene mode, the self-timer is not automatically set to OFF. To end selftimer, select OFF in step 2.

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Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces

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2 5m 0s

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F 5. 6

Automatically)

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button.

• This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), j, k, l, m, or M,

or when the scene mode is Portrait or Night portrait.

1 Press the multi selector J (n).

• Change any flash mode, exposure, or shooting menu settings before pressing J.

2 Select a (smile timer), and press the

Smile timer

k button.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button, the selection will be canceled.

3 Frame the picture and wait for the

subject to smile without pressing the shutter-release button.

• Point the camera at a human face.

• If the camera detects that the face framed by the

double border is smiling, the shutter is automatically released.

• Whenever the camera detects a smiling face, it automatically releases the shutter.

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4 End automatic shooting.

• To end automatic shooting with smile timer, return to step 1 and select OFF.

B Notes About Smile Timer

Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles (A70). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.

C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes

When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.

Shooting Features

Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically)

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Focus Mode

You can select the focus mode that is appropriate for the shooting distance.

1 Press the multi selector I (p).

2 Select the desired focus mode (A62)

and press the k button.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button, the selection will be canceled.

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Focus Mode

Autofocus

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Available Focus Modes

Autofocus

Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more, or

2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

• The focus mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made.

Macro close-up

Set when taking close-up pictures. When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator are displayed in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. When the zoom is at a position more wide-angled than where G is displayed, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 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.

Q Infinity

Use when shooting the sky and the fireworks show.

Manual focus

The focus can be adjusted on any subject at a distance from approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) to innity (∞) from the lens (A63). The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.

C Focus Mode Setting

• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes.

• For shooting modes j, k, l, and m, the setting is saved in the camera’s memory even

after the camera is turned off.

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Focus Mode

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Using Manual Focus

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x1x4

Peaking level

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1 /2 5 01/250 F 5 . 6F5.6

Manual focus is available when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, or M, or when the scene mode is Sports, Fireworks show, Bird-watching, Soft, Selective color,

Multiple exp. Lighten, Time-lapse movie (night sky or star trails), or Superlapse movie.

1 Press the multi selector I

Manual focus

(p), select E (manual focus), and then press the k button.

2 Use the multi selector to adjust the

focus while checking the enlarged view.

• An enlarged view of the center area of the image is

displayed. Press J to switch the view between 2× and 4×.

• Rotate the multi selector clockwise to focus on near subjects, or counterclockwise to focus on far subjects. The focus can be adjusted in higher detail by rotating the multi selector slowly or rotating the command dial.

• When K is pressed, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame with autofocus. The manual focus can be operated after the camera focuses with autofocus.

• Focusing is assisted by highlighting areas that are in focus in white (peaking) (A64). Press HI to adjust the peaking level.

• Press the shutter-release button halfway to confirm the composition of the picture. Press the shutter-release button all the way to take the picture.

3 Press the k button.

• The set focus is locked.

• Press the shutter-release button all the way to take

the picture.

• To readjust the focus, press the k button to display the screen in step 2.

Focus Mode

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C E (Manual Focus)

• The digits displayed for the gauge on the right of the screen in step 2 serve as a guideline for the distance to a subject that is in focus when the gauge is near the center.

• The actual range at which the subject can be in focus varies depending on the f-number and zoom position. To see whether the subject is in focus, check the image after shooting.

• Set Assign side zoom control (A117) in the setup menu to Manual focus to focus by using the side zoom control instead of the multi selector in step 2.

C Peaking

• The range of the contrast level considered to be in focus can be changed by adjusting the peaking level. It is effective to set the level low for high contrast subjects, and high for low contrast subjects.

• Peaking highlights high contrast areas of the image in white. Under some shooting conditions, highlighting may not work properly or areas that are not in focus may be highlighted.

• You can disable the peaking display using Peaking (A117) in the setup menu.

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Focus Mode

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Exposure Compensation (Adjusting

Histogram

Guide

Brightness)

You can adjust overall image brightness.

1 Press the multi selector K (o).

2 Select a compensation value and press

the k button.

• To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value.

• To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.

• The compensation value is applied, even without

pressing the k button.

C Exposure Compensation Value

• If the setting is applied in j, k, or l mode, it will remain saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• Exposure compensation cannot be used in the following shooting modes:

- When scene mode (A35) is set to Fireworks show, Multiple exp. Lighten, or Night

sky (150 minutes) or Star trails (150 minutes) in time-lapse movie

- m (manual) mode (A49)

• When the exposure compensation is set while using a flash, the compensation is applied to both the background exposure and the flash output.

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 value shifts tone distribution to the right, and decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the left.

Exposure compensation

Shooting Features

Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)

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Using the w1 (Function 1)/w2 (Function 2)

Single

Apply selection

Buttons

If you press the w1 button or w2 button in j, k, l, m, or M mode, you can quickly configure the pre-saved menu options. Menu options can be saved to the w1 button and w2 button.

• The menu options listed below can be saved.

Image quality (A118) Continuous (A130) Image size (A120) ISO sensitivity (A134) Picture Control (A121) AF area mode (A136) White balance (A126) Vibration reduction (A162) Metering (A129)

1 Press the w1 (function 1) or w2 (function 2) button when the

shooting screen is displayed.

• The setting options of the menu that was set (default setting is Continuous) and

U Fn button can be selected.

2 Use the multi selector to select a

setting and press the k button.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button, the selection will be canceled.

• To return to the shooting screen without

changing the setting, press the w1 button, w2 button, or shutter-release button.

• To set a different menu option, select U Fn button and press the k button. Select the desired menu option and press the k button to set it.

Shooting Features

Using the w1 (Function 1)/w2 (Function 2) Buttons

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Using the Zoom

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical zoom

Digital zoom

When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes.

• To zoom in: Move toward g

• To zoom out: Move toward f

• Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction

adjusts the zoom quickly (except during movie recording).

• The zoom can also be operated by moving the side

zoom control toward g or f. The function of the side zoom control can be set in the Assign side zoom control (A164) in the setup menu.

• A zoom indicator is displayed on the shooting screen when the zoom control is moved.

• Digital zoom, which allows you to further magnify the subject up to approximately 4× (when Movie options (A145) is set to J 2160/30p or K 2160/25p, up to approximately 2×) the maximum optical zoom ratio, can be activated by moving and holding the zoom control toward g when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position.

C Digital Zoom

The zoom indicator changes to blue when the digital zoom is activated, and it changes to yellow when the zoom magnification is increased further.

• Zoom indicator is blue: Image quality is not noticeably reduced by using the Dynamic Fine

Zoom.

• Zoom indicator is yellow: There may be cases in which image quality is noticeably

reduced.

• The indicator remains blue across a wider area when the image size is smaller.

• The zoom indicator may not change to blue when using certain continuous shooting

settings or other settings.

Shooting Features

Using the Zoom

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Using the Snap-back Zoom

1 40 0

2 5m 0s

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

Framing border

If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the p (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily.

• While pressing the p button, frame the subject inside the framing border of the shooting screen. To widen the visible area further, move the zoom control toward f while pressing the p button.

• Release the p button to return to the original zoom position.

• Snap-back zoom is not available during movie recording.

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Using the Zoom

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Focusing

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F 5. 6

Focus areas

F 5. 6

1 /2 5 0

Focus areas

The Shutter-release Button

To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance.

Press halfway

Press all the way

Using Target Finding AF

In A (auto) mode, or when AF area mode (A136) in j, k, l, m, or M mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway.

• The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.

• Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed halfway.

• The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.

To press the shutter-release button “all the way” means to press the button down completely.

• The shutter is released when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.

• Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.

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• If no main subject is detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus are displayed in green.

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Focusing

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B Notes About Target Finding AF

1 40 0

2 5m 0s

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the

main subject may vary.

• The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance or Picture

Control settings.

• The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations:

- When the subject is ver y dark or bright

- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors

- When the shot is framed so that the main subject is on the edge of the screen

- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern

Using Face Detection

In the following settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces.

• s (night portrait), Scene auto selector, or Portrait scene mode (A35)

• Creative mode (A47)

• a (smile timer) (A60)

• When AF area mode (A136) is set to Face

priority

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If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.

If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected:

• When Scene auto selector is selected, the focus area changes depending on the shooting conditions that the camera recognizes.

• In s (night portrait) and Portrait, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

• In creative mode or when AF area mode is set to Face priority, the camera selects the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera.

• When a (smile timer) is selected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

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B Notes About Face Detection

• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction

in which the faces are looking.

• The camera cannot detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are par tially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed

- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

Shooting Features

Focusing

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C Viewing Images Captured Using Face Detection

During playback, the camera automatically rotates images according to the orientation of the faces that were detected at the time of shooting (except for images captured using

Continuous (A130) or Exposure bracketing (A135)).

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the shooting conditions (e.g.

the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject wearing a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall)

• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)

• Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped windows, etc.)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (A72). The camera can also focus using manual focus (A62, 63).

Shooting Features

Focusing

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Focus Lock

1 40 0

2 5m 0s

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

1 /2 5 0

F 5. 6

Use focus lock to capture creative compositions even when the focus area is set to the center of the frame.

1 Position the subject in the

center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway.

• The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green.

• Exposure is also locked.

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2 Without lifting your finger, recompose

the picture.

• Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject.

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3 Press the shutter-release button all the

way down to take the picture.

C Moving the Focus Area to the Desired Position

In j, k, l, or m shooting mode, the focus area can be moved using the multi selector by setting AF area mode (A136) in the shooting menu to one of the manual options.

Shooting Features

Focusing

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Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode)

The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below.

(A55)

Focus

mode

Flash mode

(A55)

A (auto) U OFF

Self-timer

(A55)

p (creative) U OFF A

j, k, l, and m X OFF M (user settings) X OFF

Scene modes

X (night landscape) W s (night portrait) V

c (landscape) W x (scene auto selector) U b (portrait) V OFF d (sports) W f (party/indoor) V

OFF B

OFF

OFF B

OFF A

OFF

OFF A

Z (beach) U OFF A z (snow) U OFF A

h (sunset) W i (dusk/dawn) W k (close-up) U u (food) W m (fireworks show) W o (backlighting) X/W p (easy panorama) W O (pet portrait) W

g (moon) W L (bird-watching) W

OFF B

OFF D

OFF

OFF A

OFF

n2s B

OFF A

O (soft) U OFF A

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Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode)

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Flash mode

(A55)

Self-timer

(A55)

Focus mode

(A55)

I (selective color) U OFF A

m (multiple exp. lighten) W

i (time-lapse movie) W

o (superlapse movie) W

Smile timer can also be selected.

E (manual focus) cannot be selected.

A (autofocus) or D (macro close-up) can be selected.

Cannot be changed.

Cannot be changed. When set to Hand-held, the flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. When set to Tripod, the flash mode setting is fixed at auto with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

A (autofocus) or E (manual focus) can be selected.

May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.

The flash is fixed at W (off) when using Noise reduction burst.

Q (infinity) or E (manual focus) can be selected.

When HDR is set to Off, the flash mode is fixed at X (fill flash). When HDR is set to On, the flash mode is fixed at W (off).

Pet portrait auto release can be set to on or off. Self-timer cannot be used.

Can be selected from A (autofocus), B (infinity) or E (manual focus).

When using Nightscape + light trails, A (autofocus), B (infinity), or E (manual focus) can be selected. When using Star trails, Q (infinity) or E (manual focus) can be selected.

The focus is fixed at A (autofocus) when using Cityscape (10 minutes), or B (infinity) when using Landscape (25 minutes) or Sunset (50 minutes).

Q (infinity) or E (manual focus) can be selected when using Night sky (150 minutes) or Star trails (150 minutes).

OFF A/Q

OFF

A/B/

OFF A

Shooting Features

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode)

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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings.

Restricted

function

Flash mode

Self-timer/ Smile timer

Focus mode

Image quality

Setting Description

Focus mode (A61)

Image quality (A118)

Continuous (A130)

Exposure bracketing (A135)

Focus mode (A61)

AF area mode (A136)

Smile timer (A60)

AF area mode (A136)

Continuous (A130)

Multiple exposure (A141)

When B (infinity) or Q (infinity) is selected, the flash cannot be used.

When saving RAW images, red-eye is not reduced even when V (auto with red-eye reduction/redeye reduction) is set (including simultaneously saved JPEG images).

The flash cannot be used (except for Intvl timer shooting).

The flash cannot be used.

When a setting other than A (autofocus) is selected, smile timer is set to OFF.

When Subject tracking is selected, the self-timer/ smile timer cannot be used.

When smile timer is selected, the focus mode is fixed at A (autofocus).

When Subject tracking is selected, E (manual focus) cannot be set.

• When Pre-shooting cache is selected, Image quality is fixed at Normal.

• When Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal c

When Multiple exposure mode is set to On, RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal cannot be

used.

nnot be used.

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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

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Restricted

function

Image size

Picture Control

White balance

Metering

Setting Description

• When RAW is selected, Image size is fixed at

Image quality (A118)

Continuous (A130)

AF area mode (A136)

Active D-Lighting (A140)

Picture Control (A121)

Active D-Lighting (A140)

q 5184×3888.

• When RAW + Fine or RAW + Normal is selected, Image size of JPEG images can be set. However, h 5184×2920, i 5184×3456,

g 3888×3888 cannot be selected.

Image size is set as follows depending on the

continuous shooting setting:

• Pre-shooting cache: A (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels)

• Continuous H: 120 fps: f (image size: 640 × 480 pixels)

• Continuous H: 60 fps: O (image size: 1920 × 1080 pixels)

When Subject tracking is selected, Monochrome cannot be set.

When using Active D-Lighting, Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be adjusted.

When Monochrome is selected, White balance is fixed at Auto (normal).

When using Active D-Lighting, Metering is reset to Matrix.

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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

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Restricted

function

Continuous Exposure bracketing

ISO sensitivity

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Setting Description

Continuous (A130)/ Exposure bracketing

135)/Multiple

(

exposure (

Self-timer (A59)

Smile timer (A60)

Image quality (A118)

Picture Control (A121)

Continuous (A130)

Smile timer (A60)

Focus mode (A61)

Picture Control (A121)

White balance (A126)

Smile timer (A60)

Focus mode (A61)

Continuous, Exposure bracketing, and Multiple exposure can only be used one at a

time.

141)

When self-timer is used, a single image is shot even if

•

Continuous H, Continuous L

has been set. If

cache

shooting finishes automatically after one image is shot.

• Exposure bracketing cannot be used.

• When the camera detects smiling faces and the

shutter is released, only one image is shot. If Intvl timer shooting is set, shooting finishes automatically after one image is shot.

• Exposure bracketing cannot be used.

When RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal is selected, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps cannot be used.

When Monochrome is selected, Exposure bracketing cannot be used.

When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120

fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, ISO sensitivity is fixed at Auto.

The camera captures images using face detection regardless of the applied AF area mode option.

• 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 E (manual focus) is selected, the AF area mode cannot be set.

When Monochrome is selected, Subject

ing cannot be set.

trac

When

Target finding AF

balance is set to

Fluorescent

adjustment of white balance is performed, the camera focuses on a face or selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera.

When smile timer is selected, the autofocus mode operates using the Single AF setting.

When B (infinity) is selected in the focus mode, the autofocus mode operates using the

Preset manual, Incandescent

, or

Choose color temp.

, or

Pre-shooting

Intvl timer shooting

is selected, and if the white

, or fine

Single AF

is set,

setting.

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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

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Restricted

function

Multiple exposure

Monitor settings

Date stamp

Digital zoom

Shutter sound

Setting Description

Image quality (A118)

Continuous (A130)/Exposure bracketing (A135)

AF area mode (A136)

Image quality (A118)

Continuous (A130)

Smile timer (A60)

Image quality (A118)

AF area mode (A136)

Zoom memory (A143)

Continuous (A130)

Exposure bracketing (A135)

When RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal is selected, Multiple exposure cannot be used.

Continuous, Exposure bracketing, and Multiple exposure can only be used one at a

time.

• When Subject tracking is selected and after the subject has been registered (during subject tracking), the histogram is not displayed.

• The histogram is not displayed when Target finding AF is selected.

When RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal is selected, date and time cannot be stamped on images.

When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, date and time cannot be stamped on images.

When smile timer is selected, digital zoom be used

When RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.

When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom cannot be used

When Zoom memory is set to On, digital zoom cannot be used

When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, shutter sound is disabled.

Shutter sound is disabled.

cannot

B Notes About Digital Zoom

• Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be

available (A163).

• When digital zoom is in effect, selectable options for AF area mode or metering mode are restricted.

Shooting Features

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

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Playback Features

Playback Zoom......................................................................................................................80

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.........................................................................81

Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) ..................82

Editing Images (Still Images)............................................................................................83

Playback Features

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Playback Zoom

g (i)

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(i)

(h)

Image is zoomed in.Full-frame Playback

Displayed area guide

Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A29) zooms in on the image.

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• You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward

f (h) or g (i). The zoom can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial.

• To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.

• If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection or pet

detection, the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting (except images captured using Continuous or Exposure bracketing). To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces, adjust the magnification rate and then press HIJK.

• When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to full-frame

playback mode.

C Cropping Images

When a zoomed image is displayed, you can press the d button to crop the image to include only the visible portion and save it as a separate file (A88).

Playback Zoom

Playback Features

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• You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by moving the zoom control

toward f (h) or g (i).

• While using thumbnail playback mode, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate it

to select an image, and then press the k button to display that image in full-frame playback mode.

• While using calendar display mode, use HIJK or rotate it to select a date, and

then press the k button to display the images captured on that day.

B Notes About Calendar Display

Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2016.

Playback Features

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

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Continuously (Sequence)

Viewing Images in a Sequence

Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence. The first image of a sequence is used as the key picture

to represent the sequence when displayed in fullframe playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (default setting). To display each image in the sequence individually, press the k button.

After pressing the k button, the operations listed below are available.

• To display the previous or next image, rotate the

multi selector or press JK.

• To display images that are not included in the

sequence, press H to return to the key picture display.

• To display images in a sequence as thumbnails, or to

play them back in a slide show, set Sequence

display options (A154) to Individual pictures in the playback menu.

B Sequence Display Options

Images captured continuously with cameras other than this camera cannot be displayed as a sequence.

C Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence

• When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode, press the

d button to select functions in playback menu (A115).

• If you press the d button when a key picture is displayed, the following settings can be applied to all images in the sequence:

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Deleting Images in a Sequence

When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed.

• When the key picture is displayed:

- Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted.

- Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected

- All images: All images on the memory card are deleted.

• When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode:

- Current image: The image currently displayed is deleted.

- Erase selected images: Images that are selected in the sequence are deleted.

- Entire sequence: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted.

images screen (A113), all images in that sequence are deleted.

Editing Images (Still Images)

Before Editing Images

You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original.

C Restrictions on Image Editing

• RAW images cannot be edited.

• A JPEG image can be edited up to 10 times. A still image created by editing a movie can

be edited up to 9 times.

• You may not be able to edit images of a certain size or with certain editing functions.

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Editing Images (Still Images)

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Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation

Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button

Use the multi selector HI to select the

Quick retouch

desired effect level and press the k button.

• The edited version is displayed on the right.

• To exit without saving the copy, press J.

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D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast

Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M D-Lighting M k button

Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect level and press the k button.

• The edited version is displayed on the right.

• To exit without saving the copy, press J.

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Playback Features

Editing Images (Still Images)

Nikon COOLPIX B700 Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Quick Topic Search

Main Topics

Common Topics

For Smart Device Users

Introduction

Read This First

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual

Information and Precautions

For Your Safety

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Principle Functions of the Controls

The Monitor/Viewfinder

For Shooting

For Playback

Getting Started

How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Removing the Battery or Memory Card

Charging the Battery

Opening the Monitor

Camera Setup

Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet

Setup from the Camera Menus

What SnapBridge Can Do for You

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Images

Using the Flash

Recording Movies

Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder

Playing Back Images

Deleting Images

The Image Selection Screen for Deletion

Shooting Features

Selecting a Shooting Mode

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)

Tips and Notes About Scene Mode

Using Skin Softening

Shooting with Easy Panorama

Playback with Easy Panorama

Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Tips for Setting Exposure

Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector

Flash Mode

Self-timer

Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically)

Focus Mode

Using Manual Focus

Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)

Using the Zoom

Focusing

The Shutter-release Button

Using Target Finding AF

Using Face Detection

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

Focus Lock

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode)

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

Playback Features

Playback Zoom

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

Viewing Images in a Sequence

Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)

Deleting Images in a Sequence

Editing Images (Still Images)

Before Editing Images

Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation

D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast