Nikon COOLPIX P50 Owner Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Trademark Information

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

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

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• Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc.

• The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.

• PictBridge is a trademark.

• ImageLink and the ImageLink print system logo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak

Company.

• D-Lighting technology is provided by P Apical Limited.

• All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation

provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Introduction

First Steps

bce

P M

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Technical Notes

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

P and M Modes

More on Playback

Movies

Voice Recordings

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

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

WARNINGS

Turn off in the Event of Malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Do not Disassemble

Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the batteries.

Do not use the Camera or AC Adapter in the Presence of Flammable Gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the Camera Strap with Care

Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Keep out of Reach of Children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths.

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For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

• Before replacing the batteries, turn the product off. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only the batteries approved for use in this product (A 12). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

• If Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH batteries are purchased separately, charge and use each of them as a set. Do not combine batteries from different pairs.

• Insert batteries in the correct orientation.

• Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation.

• If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Charger MH-71 (available separately)

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

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

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For Your Safety

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid Contact with Liquid Crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

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Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

COOLPIX P50

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING: Handling the cord on this

product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville,

New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200

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Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

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

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

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For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii

WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii

Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1

Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2

Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4

The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4

Attaching the Camera Strap............................................................................................................................4

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6

Shooting.......................................................................................................................................................................6

Playback........................................................................................................................................................................7

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................................................8

The Mode Dial...........................................................................................................................................................8

The Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................................9

The d Button....................................................................................................................................................10

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................10

The x Button......................................................................................................................................................11

First Steps.............................................................................................................................................12

Inserting Batteries................................................................................................................................12

Supported Batteries ...........................................................................................................................................12

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................12

Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................14

Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................16

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................17

A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode .................................................................18

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode.......................................................18

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................20

Using the Viewfinder.........................................................................................................................................20

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................22

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures..........................................................................................24

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................26

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................26

Shooting with the Self-timer ...........................................................................................................28

Choosing a Focus Mode ....................................................................................................................29

Setting the Focus Mode..................................................................................................................................29

Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................30

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Table of Contents

b c e y Shooting Suited for the Scene..................................................................... 31

Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................................................31

Shooting in Scene Modes..............................................................................................................................32

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................33

B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode............................................................................................40

Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode............................................................................40

PM P and M Modes........................................................................................................................... 41

P (Programmed Auto) Mode............................................................................................................41

M (Manual) Mode.................................................................................................................................42

c More on Playback.......................................................................................................................45

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................45

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................46

Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................47

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................49

Compensating Blurring After Shooting: Electronic VR.................................................................50

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................51

g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...........................................................................................................52

Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border..................................................................................53

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.......................................................................................54

Recording Voice Memos.................................................................................................................................54

D Movies .............................................................................................................................................56

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................56

The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................57

Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................57

Electronic VR...........................................................................................................................................................58

Time-Lapse Movies.............................................................................................................................................59

Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................61

Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................61

E Voice Recordings........................................................................................................................... 62

Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................62

Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................64

Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................64

Copying Voice Recordings................................................................................................................65

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Table of Contents

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 66

Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................66

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................67

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................67

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer...............................................................68

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................71

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................72

Printing Pictures One at a Time..................................................................................................................73

Printing Multiple Pictures...............................................................................................................................74

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................77

Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer.......................................................................79

Removing the Dock Insert .............................................................................................................................79

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 80

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu.......................................................................................80

Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu......................................................81

q Image Quality..................................................................................................................................................81

r Image Size.........................................................................................................................................................82

F Optimize Image.............................................................................................................................................84

B White Balance.................................................................................................................................................86

E ISO Sensitivity..................................................................................................................................................88

G Metering............................................................................................................................................................89

C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................90

G AF Area Mode.................................................................................................................................................93

I Auto-focus Mode..........................................................................................................................................95

J Flash Exp. Comp............................................................................................................................................96

M Noise Reduction...........................................................................................................................................96

Restrictions on Camera Settings................................................................................................................97

Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................98

Displaying the Playback Menu....................................................................................................................98

b Slide Show.....................................................................................................................................................100

c Delete................................................................................................................................................................101

d Protect ............................................................................................................................................................101

h Copy..................................................................................................................................................................102

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Table of Contents

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu.......................................................................................103

Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................104

a Menus...............................................................................................................................................................104

c Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................105

d Date....................................................................................................................................................................106

e Brightness......................................................................................................................................................109

f Date Imprint..................................................................................................................................................109

w Electronic VR ................................................................................................................................................111

h AF Assist .........................................................................................................................................................111

u Digital Zoom................................................................................................................................................112

i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................112

k Auto Off...........................................................................................................................................................113

l Format Memory/m Format Card ...................................................................................................113

n Language ........................................................................................................................................................114

o Video Mode...................................................................................................................................................114

p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................115

s Battery Type..................................................................................................................................................117

r Firmware Version ......................................................................................................................................117

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................118

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 118

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................119

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................120

Caring for the Camera..................................................................................................................... 121

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................123

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................123

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................124

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................128

Specifications .....................................................................................................................................133

Supported Standards ......................................................................................................................136

Index......................................................................................................................................................137

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P50 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy shooting with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read

before using the camera.

Notations

• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated with brackets ([ ]).

Screen Samples

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

Illustrations and Screen Display

Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful

when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available

elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Introduction

C Memory Cards

Pictures shot with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete or view pictures.

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Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

Introduction

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

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/suppor t/

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

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://nikonimaging.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY

VOID YOUR For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

Before Shooting Important Pictures

Before shooting pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

About the Manuals

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

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

• 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

NIKON WARRANTY.

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

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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).

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Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making i llegal cop ies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 105). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

1 243 5 6

Power switch/power-on lamp

......................................................................12, 113

2 Mode dial..............................................................8

3 Shutter-release button..............................22

4 Viewfinder.........................................................20

Self-timer lamp ...................................28, 122

AF-assist illuminator............. 23, 111, 122

6 Built-in flash .....................................................26

Lens cover closed

7 Eyelet for camera strap

8 Connector cover ...........................66, 68, 72

9 Cable connector............................66, 68, 72

10 Power connector cover.........................118

11 Lens.........................................................123, 133

12 Lens cover

13 Microphone......................................54, 56, 62

Attaching the Camera Strap

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1 23 4

5 13

Introduction

1 x (monitor) button.................................11

2 Autofocus (AF) lamp...................................22

3 Flash lamp.........................................................27

4 Viewfinder.........................................................20

Zoom buttons................................................21

f (wide) ..............................................21

g (tele) .................................................21

h (thumbnail playback)............ 45

i (playback zoom).......................46

j (help) ...............................................10

6 Speaker ...............................................54, 61, 64

7 Monitor..................................................6, 11, 19

14 15

10 11 12

1716

8 c (playback) button................................ 24

9 k button .............................................................9

10 Multi selector......................................................9

11 l (delete) button......... 24, 25, 55, 61, 64

12 d (menu) button............ 10, 57, 81, 98

13 ImageLink connector.................................79

14 Tripod socket

Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.............................................................12, 16

16 Battery chamber............................................12

17 Memory card slot..........................................16

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Parts of the Camera

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1/125

F2.8

0h00m00s

W X

bbc

ddeef

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).

Introduction

Shooting

W X

1 457 8

C c

22 21

E B

1/125

1/125 F2.8

20 19 15

1 Shooting mode* ....18, 31, 40, 41, 42, 56

2 Exposure lock..................................................39

3 Focus mode.....................................................29

4 Zoom indicator..............................................21

Digital zoom interpolation indicator

.................................................................................21

6 Flash mode (built-in flash)...................... 26

7 Internal memory indicator......................19

8 Battery level indicator................................18

9 ISO sensitivity..........................................27, 88

Electronic vibration reduction icon

...............................................................19, 58, 111

Focus area.................................................22, 93

Focus area (when a face is recognized)

.................................................................................93

12 Self-timer indicator......................................28

“Date not set” indicator .........................124

Time zone indicator.................................106

* Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

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F2.8

0h00m00s

14 Date imprint/date counter..................109

Number of exposures remaining .......18

Movie length...................................................56

16 Aperture .............................................................44

17 Exposure display...........................................42

18 Shutter speed..................................................44

19 Image quality ..................................................81

20 Image size..........................................................82

21 Exposure compensation..........................30

22 Flash exposure compensation.............96

23 Image optimization.....................................84

24 White balance.................................................86

25 Noise reduction.............................................96

26 Continuous shooting mode..................90

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Parts of the Camera

0h0 0m 00 s

l m n

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999 9. JP G

999 9/ 99 99

Playback

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l m n

1 Date of recording.........................................14

2 Time of recording.........................................14

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

4 Battery level indicator................................18

5 File number and type............................. 120

6 Volume indicator.................................. 54, 61

a Compensated image

b Electronic VR guide

c Electronic VR not available..... 50, 111

Current frame number/

total number of frames.............................24

Movie length...................................................61

* Differs according to the selected movie option.

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3 4 5

9999/9999

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9 Movie playback indicator ........................61

10 D-Lighting icon..............................................49

11 Voice memo icon .........................................54

12 Image quality ..................................................81

13 Image size..........................................................82

14 Small picture indicator..............................52

15 Protect icon...................................................101

16 Print-order icon..............................................77

17 Movie indicator*............................................61

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Basic Operations

The Mode Dial

Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.

Introduction

P, M (A 41, 42)

Adjust shooting menu settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity, as well as the continuous shooting mode for P (programmed auto) or M (manual) mode.

A Auto (A 18)

Choose this simple “pointand-shoot” mode, suited to first-time users of digital cameras, in which the camera automatically adjusts settings.

B High sensitivity (A 40)

Choose this mode to reduce blur when the subject is poorly lit.

D Movie (A 56)

Choose this mode to shoot movies.

z Setup (A 80)

Display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness.

b Portrait, c Landscape, e Night portrait,

y Scene (A 31)

Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of settings to suit the selected subject type, or use the voice recording option to record sound only.

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Basic Operations

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The Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection.

With Shooting

Display m (flash mode) (A 26) menu or

move cursor up

Display o (exposure compensation)

(A 30) menu Display n (self-timer) (A 28) menu

Apply selection

Display p (focus mode) (A 29) menu or

move cursor down

With Playback

Choose the previous picture

W X

Flash mode

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Introduction

Choose the

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next picture

With Menu Screens

Move cursor up

Display sub-menu or

move apply selection

right

Return to the previous menu

Apply selection

C Notes on the Multi Selector

Move cursor down

In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as H, I, J, and K.

Shooting menu Image quality Image size Optimize image

White balance

ISO sensitivity

Exit

a a

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Basic Operations

The d Button

Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9).

Introduction

Displayed when the menu contains two or

a a

AF area mode

Face priority Auto

w x

Manual

Center

Exit

Press k or the multi selector K to apply selection.

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow

Displayed when there are more previous menu items

Shooting menu

Image quality

Image size Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity

Exit

The selected option

Shooting menu Metering Continuous

AF area mode

Auto-focus mode Flash exp. comp.

Exit

U y

Press k or the multi selector K to proceed to the

next set of options.

Help Displays

Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.

To return to the original menu, press g (j) again.

Image quality Choose from 3 image quality settings which govern compression/file size.

Exit Back

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Basic Operations

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The x Button

To hide or show monitor indicators during shooting and playback, press x.

With Shooting

Current settings

Introduction

1/125

1/125 F2.8

F2.8

262626

1/125

F2.8

1/125 F2.8

Framing guides

(B, P, and M modes only)

Monitor off* (P and M modes only). View through lens only

* Shooting is available only when camera is in focus (AF lamp is lit). At an [AF area mode]

(A 93) setting of [Face priority] or [Auto], turning the monitor off changes [AF area mode] to [Center].

With Playback

Photo information displayed

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Shooting data: Shows the folder name, file name, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, and histogram for the current picture. Shooting data are not displayed if the current picture is a movie.

• Exposure mode: P or M (A 41). P is also displayed on pictures shot in A (auto), B (high sensitivity), and y (scene) modes.

• Histogram: A graph showing tone distribution. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right; the vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in image.

Shooting data displayed

(see below) Photo information hidden

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P 1/125 F2.8

+1.0

AUTO

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First Steps

Inserting Batteries

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

First Steps

2 Insert the batteries.

Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Supported Batteries

This camera uses the following batteries.

• Two LR6 alkaline (AA-size) batteries (supplied)

• Two ZR6 oxyride (AA-size) batteries (available separately)

• Two FR6 lithium (AA-size) batteries (available separately)

• Two EN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (available separately from Nikon)

Turning On and Off the Camera

To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off. If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the

camera on in playback mode (A 24).

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Inserting Batteries

B Replacing Batteries

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover to remove or insert batteries.

B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries

• Read and follow the warnings for batteries on pages iii and the section, “Caring for the Camera”

(A 122).

• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

First Steps

Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation

that does not cover the area around the negative terminal

Batteries with a flat negative terminal

B Battery Type

To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in the setup menu. The default setting is [Alkaline]. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting (A 117).

C Alkaline Batteries

Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand.

C AC Adapter

The AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately from Nikon) can be used to power the COOLPIX P50 from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

D Auto Power-Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)

The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the batteries if no operations are performed for about five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about 30 seconds during shooting and playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes (A 113).

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on.

First Steps

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

language and press k.

For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A 9).

3 Choose [Yes] and press k.

If [No] is selected, the date and time will not be set.

4 Press k.

Date

Set time and date?

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Time zone

London, Casablanca

Daylight saving

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on [Daylight saving] in the time zone menu and set the date.

1 Before pressing k, press the multi selector I to choose [Daylight saving]. 2 Press k to enable daylight saving time (w). Pressing k toggles the daylight saving time option

on and off.

3 Press the multi selector H, and then press k to proceed to step 5. When daylight saving time ends, turn [Daylight saving] off from the date menu (A 106) in the setup

menu. The camera’s clock is automatically set back one hour.

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

5 Select your home time zone (A 108) and press

6 Edit the date.

• Press the multi selector H or I, to edit the highlighted

item.

• Press K to move the highlight in the following order.

[D] (day) ➝ [M] (month) ➝ [Y] (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ [DMY] (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed)

• Press J to return to the previous item.

7 Choose the order in which the day, month and

year are displayed and press k or the multi selector K.

The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode.

Home time zone

London, Casablanca

Back

Date

DMY

Date

DMY

200709

0000

200711

1510

First Steps

D Editing the Date and Time

To edit the date and time, select [Date] from the [Date] menu (A 106) in the setup menu (A103) and follow the procedure described in step 6.

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Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 52 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 119).

If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.

First Steps

1 Confirm that the camera is off and open the

battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is off) before inserting or removing the memory card.

When opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

2 Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make

sure that the memory card is correctly oriented.

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Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand.

Inserting Memory Cards

First Steps

B Formatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 113). Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

Use the multi selector to choose [Yes] and press k. A confirmation dialog is displayed. To start formatting, choose [Format] and press k.

• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete.

• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P50, be sure to format them (A 113) with this camera.

Card is not formatted. Format card?

Ye s

B The Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.

Write protect switch

B Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the

memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:

- Eject the memory card

- Remove the batteries

-Turn off the camera

- Disconnect the AC adapter

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.

• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.

• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode

This section describes how to shoot in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

1 Rotate the mode dial to A.

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2 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment, and the monitor will turn on.

3 Check the battery level and number of

exposures remaining.

Battery Level

Monitor Description

NO INDICATOR Batteries fully charged.

Warning!

Battery

exhausted.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card, image quality, and image size (A 83).

Batteries low; prepare to replace the batteries.

Cannot shoot pictures. Replace with fresh batteries.

Battery level indicator

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode

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Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode

Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When memory card is inserted, C is not

Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode.

displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card.

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Image quality/Image size Current image quality and size settings are displayed. The default settings are W (Normal) for image quality and F (3,264 × 2,448) for image size.

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Aperture

Shutter speed

C Electronic VR

When [Electronic VR] (A 111) in the setup menu is set to [Auto] (default setting), R may be displayed in the monitor when options such as W (off) and Y (slow sync) are selected for the flash mode (A 26). When R is displayed while shooting under conditions in which camera shake is likely to blur pictures, this blurring is reduced.

D Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode

In A (auto) mode, focus mode (A 29) and exposure compensation (A 30) can be applied and the camera can shoot using the flash mode (A 26) and self-timer (A 28). Pressing d displays the shooting menu options for specifying the image quality (A 81) and image size (A 82).

D Shutter Speed and Aperture

Shutter speed and aperture settings, adjusted by the camera to suit shooting conditions, are displayed.

In M (manual) mode (A 42), shutter speed and aperture can be specified manually.

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

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1 Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash and self-timer lamp.

When shooting in “tall” (portrait) orientation, hold the

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camera so that the flash is up.

2 Frame the picture.

Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.

Using the Viewfinder

Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor.

B The Viewfinder

As the area visible in the viewfin der may differ from that of the final picture, use the monitor to frame pictures in the following situations:

• When shooting at ranges of about 1 m (3 ft. 3 in.) or less

• When digital zoom is applied (A 21, 112)

• When shooting at an image size of [I 3264×2176] or [G 3200×1800]

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Using the Zoom

Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press g (i) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or f (h) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame.

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Zoom out Zoom in

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3.6×), holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 14.4×.

When digital zoom is in effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio.

Zoom indicator is displayed when the zoom buttons are pressed

Optical zoom Zoom indicator turns

yellow when digital zoom is in effect

B Digital Zoom and Image Quality

If possible, digital zoom will create a picture by cropping the area visible in the monitor to the current image size (A 82), increasing magnification without affecting quality.

If the crop would be smaller than the current image size, additional pixels are added through a process known as interpolation, creating a slightly “grainy” image.

The amount of zoom available before interpolation is used depends on the option currently selected for image size, as shown in the following table. The camera pauses temporarily in its zooming operation when it reaches the maximum zoom ratio possible before interpolation is used. V is displayed when interpolation is in effect.

Maximum zoom ratio without interpolation

Image size Zoom ratio Image size Zoom ratio

E, I, G

Digital zoom can be limited to the range at which interpolation is not in effect, or it can be turned off (A 112).

3.6× (up to the maximum optical zoom ratio)

D 4.3× (digital zoom up to 1.2×) J 10.8× (digital zoom up to 3.0×) C 5.0× (digital zoom up to 1.4×) K 14.4× (digital zoom up to 4.0×)

B 7.2× (digital zoom up to 2.0×) A 8.6× (digital zoom up to 2.4×)

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area.

When the subject is in focus, the focus area will glow green, and the green AF lamp next to the viewfinder will light.

When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area blinks

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red, and the AF lamp will flicker. Change the composition and try again.

When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area will not be displayed and the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

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2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down.

The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.

D Shutter-release Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and shoot, press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down.

Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.

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Press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and

exposure.

Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to shoot.

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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B During Recording

While pictures are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed, the C or X (when a memory card is inserted in the camera) icon blinks, and the AF lamp blinks. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

C Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area and the AF lamp glow green:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject

and is in deep shadow)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is standing in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt)

• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)

• 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 and use focus lock. When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject.

D Focus Lock

To focus on an off-center subject when [Center] is selected for [AF area mode], use focus lock as described blow.

• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, exposure is locked.

A A

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Position the subject in the center focus area.

Press the shutterrelease button halfway.

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Confirm that the focus area is green.

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Continue holding down the shutterrelease button halfway and recompose the picture.

D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, or the flash may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6.2 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3.6 ft.) at the maximum telescopic position. The AF-assist illuminator can be set to [Off] manually (A 111), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor.

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

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Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press c.

The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.

Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to view additional pictures. Hold down the multi selector H, I, J, or K to fast forward pictures.

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Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode. When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory

will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed.

Internal memory

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Deleting Pictures

1 Press l to delete the picture currently

displayed in the monitor.

2 Use the multi selector

to select [Yes] and press k.

To exit without deleting the picture, select [No] and press k.

Erase 1 image?

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Done

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

C Playback Mode

The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.

Option Use Description A

Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture

Playback zoom g (i)

View thumbnails f (h)

Hide or show photo info

Electronic VR

Switch to shooting mode

currently displayed in monitor, up to about 10×. Press k to return to fullframe playback mode.

Press f (h) to display four-, nine- or 16- picture thumbnails.

Hide or show photo info in monitor. 11

Press k while displaying a picture to compensate a blurred picture.

Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.

C Pressing c to Turn On the Camera

When the camera is off, holding down c will turn the camera on in playback mode. The lens does not extend.

C Viewing Pictures

Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.

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C Deleting the Last Picture Shot

In shooting mode, press l to delete the last picture shot.

Erase 1 image?

Ye s

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Using the Flash

The flash has a range of about 0.5-5.9 m (1 ft. 7.6 in.-19 ft. 4.2 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.5-2.8 m (1 ft. 7.6 in.-9 ft. 2.2 in.) (when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [Auto]). The following flash modes are available.

Auto (default setting for A (auto) mode)

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

Auto with red-eye reduction

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Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 27).

W Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

Fill flash

Flash fires when a picture is shot. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.

Slow sync

U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.

Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.

Z Rear-curtain sync

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

Setting the Flash Mode

1 Press m (flash mode).

The flash menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

flash mode and press k.

The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for five seconds.

If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Flash mode

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Using the Flash

B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W)

• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake.

• Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended).

• The E symbol is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur

caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures shot when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.

B Note on Using the Flash

When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off) or zoom in on the subject.

C The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• On: Flash will fire when picture is shot.

• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.

• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is shot.

When pictures are shot using the flash and low batteries, the monitor display will turn off and the flash lamp will blink until the flash is fully charged.

C The Flash Mode Setting

In A (auto), high-sensitivity shooting, P, and M modes, the default setting is U (auto). The flash mode setting modified in A (auto) mode returns to U (auto) when the camera is

turned off, unless a picture is shot with V (auto with red-eye reduction) enabled. Adjustments to the flash mode setting applied in any scene mode are cancelled and these settings return to their default values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.

C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). The flash fires repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing red-eye. The camera then analyzes the picture; if redeye is detected, the affected area will be processed to further reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter-release button being pressed and the picture being shot, this mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required. The time before the next picture can be shot also increases slightly. Advanced red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations. In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, choose another mode and try again.

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Shooting with the Self-timer

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The camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for selfportraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.

1 Press n (self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

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2 Use the multi selector to choose [10s] or [3s]

and press k.

[10s] (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions

[3s] (three seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake

The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be

cancelled.

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

(such as weddings)

Self-timer

10s

4 Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the photograph is shot and remains lit until the shutter is released.

The number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns off.

To stop the timer before a picture is shot, press the shutter-release button again.

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Choosing a Focus Mode

Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.

A Autofocus

Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to subject. Use when the distance from subject to lens is 50 cm (1 ft. 7.6 in.) or more.

B Infinity

Use when shooting distant scenes through foreground objects such as windows or when shooting landscapes at ranges of 5 m (16 ft. 5 in.) or more. Flash turns off automatically.

D Macro close-up

Use for close-ups. If zoomed in or out until D icon in display turns green, camera can focus on objects as close as 5 cm (1.9 in.) to lens. Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Setting the Focus Mode

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1 Press p (focus mode).

The focus menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

focus mode and press k.

The icon for the selected focus mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

When A (autofocus) is applied, P is only displayed for five seconds. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be

cancelled.

Focus

C Macro Close-up Mode

In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway to lock focus. However, in P and M modes, the setting of [Auto-focus mode] (A 95) will be applied.

C The Focus Mode Setting

In A (auto), high-sensitivity shooting, P, and M modes, the default setting is A (autofocus). The focus mode applied in A (auto) mode will be restored to its default setting when another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. The focus mode applied in scene mode will be restored to its default setting when another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.

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Exposure Compensation

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Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.

1 Press o (exposure compensation).

The exposure compensation value will be displayed.

Exposure compensation is not available in M (manual) mode.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to adjust

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exposure.

The exposure compensation menu is displayed. When the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure

compensation in the positive (+) direction. When the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure

compensation in the negative (–) direction. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 and +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV.

+0.3

3 Press the shutter-release button to shoot.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to shoot while adjusting exposure compensation values a little at a time.

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4 Press k.

When an exposure compensation value other than [0.0] is applied, the value is displayed with the H icon in the monitor.

To cancel exposure compensation, select [0.0] before pressing k, or follow steps 1 and 2 to select [0.0].

C Exposure Compensation Value

Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off cancels the exposure compensation setting applied in A (auto) or scene mode and returns to [0.0].

D Using Exposure Compensation

The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.

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Shooting Suited for the Scene

Scene Mode

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type. Some scenes types can be selected using only the mode dial, while others can easily be selected from the scene menu.

Mode Dial Scenes

b Portrait c Landscape e Night portrait

Scene Menu Scenes

d Sports j Night landscape o Backlight

f Party/indoor k Close up p Panorama assist

g Beach/snow l Museum E Voice recording*

h Sunset m Fireworks show

i Dusk/dawn n Copy

* See “Voice Recordings” (A 62).

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D Image Quality and Image Size

When d is pressed in a scene mode, the scene menu is displayed and the [Image quality] (A 81) and [Image size] (A 82) settings can be adjusted. Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes.

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Scene Mode

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Shooting in Scene Modes

b (Portrait), c (Landscape), and e (Night Portrait) Modes

1 Rotate the mode dial to b (portrait), c

(landscape), or e (night portrait).

2 Frame the subject and shoot.

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Other Scene Modes

1 Rotate the mode dial to y.

2 Press d to display the scene

menu screen, choose the desired scene with the multi selector and press k.

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

Scene menu

d f

h i

Exit

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Scene Mode

Features

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones.

• The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward

the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority →A 94).

• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

• If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V* n Off* p A o 0.0* h Auto*

* Other settings can be selected.

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The AF lamp (A 22) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

m W n Off* p B o 0.0* h Off

* Other settings can be selected.

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C Icons Used for Descriptions

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A 26); n, self-timer (A 28); p, focus mode (A 29); o, exposure compensation (A 30); h, AF-assist illumination (A 111).

C Scene Mode Settings

Adjustments to the flash mode setting, self-timer setting, focus mode setting, and exposure compensation value applied in any scene mode are cancelled and these settings return to their default values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.

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Scene Mode

e Night portrait OQ

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits shot at night.

• The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority →A 94).

• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

• If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V1n Off

Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

Other settings can be selected.

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d Sports

Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.

• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfwa y, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.

• While the shutter-release button is held down, the camera shoots at a rate of about 1.1 frames per second (fps) when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to E (3,264 × 2,448). This rate is maintained for up to 5 pictures. Focus, exposure compensation, and white balance are fixed at values determined with the first shot in each series.

• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

p A o 0.0

m W n Off p A o 0.0* h Off

* Other settings can be selected.

f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the

camera steadily.

h Auto

m V1n Off

Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.

Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and therefore take

longer to record.

p A o 0.0

h Auto

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Scene Mode

g Beach/snow

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

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

m U* n Off* p A o 0.0* h Auto*

* Other settings can be selected.

h Sunset O

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

m W n Off* p A o 0.0* h Auto*

* Other settings can be selected.

i Dusk/dawn OQ

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

• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the AF lamp (A 22) always lights. Note, however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

m W n Off* p B o 0.0* h Off

* Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and therefore take

longer to record.

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Scene Mode

j Night landscape OQ

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

m W n Off* p B o 0.0* h Off

* Other settings can be selected.

k Close up

Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.

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• D (macro close-up) is selected for focus mode (A 29) and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.

• The camera can focus at distances as close as 5 cm (1.9 in.) at the wide-angle zoom position at which F glows green.

•

The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending upon zoom position.

• [AF area mode] is set to [Manual] (A 93). When k is pressed, camera focuses on subject in active focus area.

• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.

m U* n Off* ppo 0.0* h Auto*

* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at

distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 7.6 in.)

l Museum

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

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• [BSS] (Best Shot Selector) (A 90) is used when shooting.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the

camera steadily.

m W n Off

Other settings can be selected.

Also p (macro close-up) can be selected.

p A

o 0.01h Off

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and therefore take

longer to record.

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Scene Mode

m Fireworks show O

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

m W n Off p B o 0.0 h Off

n Copy

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

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• Use p (macro close-up) mode (A 29) in focus mode with

this mode to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

m W

Other settings can be selected.

Also p (macro close-up) can be selected.

n Off

p A

o 0.01h Auto

o Backlight

Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

mmn Off* p A o 0.0* h Auto*

* Other settings can be selected.

O:For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended.

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p Panorama assist

Use when shooting a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

m W* n Off* p A* o 0.0* h Auto*

Shooting Suited for the Scene

* Other settings can be selected.

Shooting Pictures for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results.

1 Use the multi selector to choose [p

Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press k.

The yellow panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction

and press k.

Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L).

The panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to the direction pressed and changes to white when k is pressed. Apply flash mode (A 26), self-timer (A 28), focus mode (A 29) and exposure compensation (A 30) settings with this step, if necessary. Press k to reselect the direction.

3 Shoot the first picture.

The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor.

Scene menu

Backlight

Panorama assist

Voice recording

Image quality

Image size

Exit

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F2.8

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4 Shoot the second picture.

Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture.

Repeat until you have shot the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene.

5 Press k when shooting is completed.

The camera returns to step 2.

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B Panorama Assist

Flash mode (A 26), self-timer (A 28), focus (A 29) and exposure compensation (A 30) settings cannot be adjusted after the first shot. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom, image quality (A 81), or image size (A 82) be adjusted until the series is finalized.

The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function (A 113) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.

D Exposure Lock

R is displayed to indicate that white balance and exposure have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All pictures shot in a panorama series have the same exposure and white-balance settings.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

D Panorama Maker

Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 67) and use Panorama Maker (A 70) to join them in a single panorama.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 120) for more information.

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High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

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Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased when shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 1600, depending upon the brightness of the subject.

1 Rotate the mode dial to B.

2 Frame the subject and shoot.

High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

By default, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area (A 22,

93).

B Notes on High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

• This mode reduces effects of camera shake even for shooting under low lighting; however, when shooting without the flash, use of a tripod is recommended.

• Pictures shot in this mode may become somewhat grainy.

• Focus may not be precisely fixed in extremely dark places.

D Options Available in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

• Settings can be changed for flash mode (A 26), self-timer (A 28), focus mode (A 29) and exposure compensation (A 30).

• Pressing d in high-sensitivity shooting mode allows you to change the settings for all options in shooting menu (except ISO Sensitivity) (A 80).

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P and M Modes

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P (Programmed Auto) Mode

The camera automatically sets shutter speed and aperture. Adjust shooting menu settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity, as well as

the continuous shooting mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial

to P.

2 Adjust settings to suit the subject or your creative intent.

Press d and adjust shooting menu settings (A 80). Adjust the flash mode (A 26), self-timer (A28), focus mode (A 29), and exposure

compensation (A 30) settings.

3 Frame the subject, focus, and shoot.

At default setting, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area (A93).

B Note on Shutter Speed

When [Continuous], [BSS], or [Multi-shot 16] is selected for [Continuous] (A 90), the slowest shutter speed available is down to 1/2 sec.

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M (Manual) Mode

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Choose this mode to control exposure with manual specification of shutter speed and aperture.

Adjust shooting menu settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity, as well as the continuous shooting mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial

to M.

2 Press the multi selector K to activate the

shutter speed setting.

The active setting switches between shutter speed and aperture each time the multi selector J or K is pressed.

P and M Modes

3 Press the multi selector H or I to choose a

shutter speed between 1/1,000 sec. and 8 sec.

When adjusting aperture or shutter speed, the degree of deviation from the exposure value measured by the camera is displayed for a few seconds in the exposure display.

The degree of deviation in the exposure display is shown in EVs (-2 to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV). A display similar to that illustrated at right indicates that the picture will be overexposed by 1 EV (+1).

4 Press the multi selector J or K to activate

the aperture setting.

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Shutter speed

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Overexposed Underexposed

+2 -20

+1 -1

Values in EVs

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F2.8

Confirm

Aperture

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M (Manual) Mode

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F2.8

5 Press the multi selector H or I to choose

one of two aperture values.

Repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter speed and aperture settings until the desired exposure is achieved.

Press k to apply the settings.

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Confirm

6 Focus and shoot.

At default setting, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area (A93).

B Note on Aperture

The camera’s aperture is electronically controlled with neutral density (ND) filter selection so that depth-of-field does not change when the aperture value is adjusted.

B Note on Slow Shutter Speed

At speeds slower than 1/4 sec, the shutter speed indicator will turn red to show that selecting [On] for [Noise reduction] (A 96) is recommended to reduce “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly colored dots.

B Notes on Shutter Speed

• At a [Continuous] (A 90) setting of [Continuous], [BSS], or [Multi-shot 16], the slowest shutter speed available is down to 1/2 sec.

• The slowest shutter speed available is down to 4 sec. at an [ISO sensitivity] (A 88) setting of [800], and 2 sec. at [1600] or higher.

B Note on ISO Sensitivity

At an [ISO sensitivity] (A 88) setting of [Auto], sensitivity is set to ISO 64.

D Functions Available in M (Manual) Mode

• Flash mode (A 26) and focus mode (A 29) can be adjusted, and self-timer (A 28) can be enabled.

• Press d in M (manual) mode to adjust shooting menu settings (A 80).

Changing Camera Settings

Use the multi selector to change settings as follows.

When [Manual] is selected for [AF area mode] (A 93)

P and M Modes

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Switching between shutter speed and aperture: J or K

Confirm

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1/125 F2.8

F2.8

Flash mode :H Self-timer :J Focus mode :I

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M (Manual) Mode

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D Exposure

The adjustment of shutter speed and aperture to achieve the intended brightness (exposure) is known as “adjusting exposure.” Varying shutter speed allows you to freeze or blur subject movement, even while maintaining the same exposure.

Shutter speed

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Fast shutter speed: 1/1,000s

P and M Modes

Slow shutter speed: 1/30s

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 24) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail

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images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.

To Use Description A

Choose pictures

Change number of pictures displayed

Cancel thumbnail playback

f (h)

Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to choose pictures.

When f (h) is pressed, display picture thumbnails in the following order:

g (i)

4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16

When g (i) is pressed, the number of thumbnails changes reversely.

Press k.24

Switch to shooting mode

Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.

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C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display

When protected (A 101) pictures are displayed in thumbnail playback mode (except 16-picture thumbnail playback mode), the icons shown at right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.

a: Protect icon

Film frames

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the

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picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom). The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. Change the portion of the picture displayed by pressing the multi selector H, I, J or K.

When using playback zoom with pictures shot using the face-priority function (A 94), the picture will be

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enlarged, with the face recognized during shooting, at the center of the monitor. If more than one face was recognized, the picture would be enlarged with the face, on which focus was acquired, at the center of the monitor. Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to display a different recognized face.

The magnification ratio can be changed further by operating the zoom buttons. The zoom ratio will be displayed in the monitor, and can be increased up to 10

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×.

The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.

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To Use Description A

Zoom in g (i)Press g (i). –

Zoom out f (h)

View other areas of picture

Press f (h). When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode.

Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to move to areas of the picture not visible in the monitor.

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Switch to fullframe playback

Crop picture

Switch to shooting mode

Press k.24

Press d to crop current picture to contain only

the portion visible in the monitor.

Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.

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Editing Pictures

Use the COOLPIX P50 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 120). The editing features described below are available.

Editing function Description

D-Lighting

Electronic VR

Crop

Small picture

Black border

C Picture Editing

• Pictures shot at an image size of I (3,264 × 2,176) and G (3,200 × 1,800) (A 82) cannot be modified using the D-Lighting, crop, or small picture function.

• The COOLPIX P50’s editin g functions may not be available for pictures shot with non-COOLPIX P50 digital cameras.

• If a copy created using the COOLPIX P50 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card.

Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.

Compensate blurring, caused by slight hand movement during shooting, after pictures are shot.

Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.

Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as e-mail attachments.

Create a copy with a black frame along border of the picture that provides a little more impact.

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C Restrictions on Picture Editing (✔: available, –: not available)

2nd editing

1st editing D-Lighting

D-Lighting –

Electronic VR

Crop –––––

Small picture –––––

Black border –––––

• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.

• The D-Lighting or electronic VR should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.

Electronic

Crop

✔✔✔

✔

–

✔✔✔

Small

picture

Black

border

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Editing Pictures

D Original Pictures and Edited Copies

• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.

• Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.

• Edited copies are not marked for printing (A 77) or protecting (A 101) as the original.

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Editing Pictures

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Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting

D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 24) or thumbnail (A 45) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose [D-Lighting]

and press k.

The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right.

3 Choose [OK] and press k.

A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created.

To cancel D-Lighting, choose [Cancel] and press k. D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon

displayed during playback.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 120) for more information.

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print set

Slide show

Delete

Protect

Exit

D-Lighting

Cancel

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Editing Pictures

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Compensating Blurring After Shooting: Electronic VR

Blurring in pictures shot without electronic VR enabled, and marked with (electronic VR guide) in full-frame playback mode, can be compensated with electronic VR after shooting. When electronic VR is applied to pictures after they are shot, compensated copies are stored as separate files.

1 Choose a picture in full-frame playback mode

(A 24) and press k.

Blurring compensation can only be applied to pictures marked with .

FFF

2 Use the multi selector to choose [OK] and

press k.

Compensated image is created.

To cancel vibration reduction, choose [Cancel] and press k.

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For compensated images, the R indicator is displayed in the monitor during playback.

B Notes on Electronic VR

In addition to the restrictions described in “Restrictions on Picture Editing” (A 47), electronic VR cannot be used for the following pictures:

• Pictures marked with R that were compensated

• Pictures marked with Q that were not compensated

- Pictures shot with [Multi-shot 16] (A 90) or with slow shutter

speeds

- Pictures with [Date imprint] (A 109)

- Pictures with minor blur, or pictures that are badly blurred

D More Information

See “Electronic VR” (A 111) and “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 120) for more information.

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Editing Pictures

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop

This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 46) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.

1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to

zoom in on the image.

2 Refine copy composition.

Press g or f to adjust the zoom ratio. Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to scroll the

picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.

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3 Press d.

4 Use the multi selector to choose [Yes] and

press k.

A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the monitor, is created.

To cancel creating a cropped copy, choose [No].

Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image size settings for cropped copies (unit: pixels).

• E 3,264 × 2,448 • D 2,592 × 1,944 • L 2,272 × 1,704 • C 2,048 × 1,536

• B 1,600 × 1,200 • A 1,280 × 960 • J 1,024 × 768 • K 640 × 480

• l 320 × 240 • m 160 × 120

When the image size setting for cropped copies is [m 320×240] or [n 160×120], these pictures are displayed with a gray frame.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 120) for more information.

Save this image as displayed?

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Editing Pictures

g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available.

Option Description

l 640×480 m 320×240 n 160×120

Suited to television playback.

Suited to display on web pages.

Suitable for e-mail attachments.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 24) or thumbnail (A 45) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose [Small pic.]

and press k.

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3 Choose the desired copy size and press k.

4 Choose [Yes] and press k.

A new, smaller copy is created.

To cancel creating a small copy, choose [No].

The copy is displayed with a gray frame.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 120) for more information.

Playback menu

Small pic.

Voice memo

Copy

Black border

Exit

Small pic.

480

640

320×240

160

120

Exit

Create small picture file?

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Editing Pictures

Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border

This function creates copies with black lines, along borders of pictures. Copies with black frame are stored as separate files.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 24) or thumbnail (A 45) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose [Black

border] and press k.

Playback menu

Small pic.

Voice memo

Copy

Black border

Exit

3 Choose [Yes] and press k.

A new copy with black frame is created.

To cancel creating a copy with black frame, choose [No].

B Black Border

• Borders of a picture will be hidden with black lines because black portion is drawn from picture's edges.

• When a picture with black border are printed using printer's borderless print function, black frame may not be printed.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 120) for more information.

Create a copy with a black border?

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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback

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Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures.

Recording Voice Memos

1 Display the desired picture in full-frame

playback mode (A 24) and press d.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose

[Voice memo] and press k.

The screen for recording a voice memo will be displayed.

3 Press and hold k to record a voice memo.

Recording ends after 20 seconds or when k is released.

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Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. During recording, o and p blink in the monitor.

When recording ends, the voice memo playback screen is displayed. Follow the instructions in step 3 of “Playing Voice Memos” (A 55) to play the voice memo.

Press d before or after recording a voice memo to return to full-frame playback mode.

Playback menu

Back

Small pic.

Voice memo

Copy Black border

Exit

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 120) for more information.

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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback

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Back

Playing Voice Memos

Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated with p in fullframe playback mode.

1 Display the desired

picture in full-frame

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playback mode (A 24) and press d.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose

[Voice memo] and press k.

The screen for playing a voice memo will be displayed.

3 Press k to listen to the voice memo.

Playback ends when the voice memo ends or k is pressed again.

Press the zoom buttons to adjust the volume. Press d before or after playing a voice memo to return

to full-frame playback mode.

Deleting Voice Memos

Select a picture with a voice memo and press l. Use the multi selector to choose [w] and press k. Only the voice memo will be deleted.

Playback menu

Small pic.

Voice memo

Copy

Black border

Exit

Back

Erase 1 image?

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B Voice Memos

• When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are deleted.

• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded.

• The COOLPIX P50 cannot be used to attach voice memos to pictures shot with cameras othe r than the COOLPIX P50.

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Recording Movies

To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, follow the steps below.

1 Rotate the mode dial to D.

Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.

2 Press the shutter-release button all

the way down to start recording.

Camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area.

A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining.

To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time.

Movies

B Recording Movies

• Flash mode (A 26) can only be used for time-lapse movies. Focus mode (A 29) and exposure compensation (A 30) are available in all modes. Self-timer (A 28) cannot be used.

• Flash mode (A 26), focus mode (A 29), and exposure compensation (A 30) settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins.

• Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied while movies, other than stop-motion movies, are being recorded.

D Changing Movie Settings

• [Movie options] and [Electronic VR] settings can be changed in the movie menu (A 57).

• When [Movie options] is set to [Time-lapse movieP], movies are recorded without sound.

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The Movie Menu

[Movie options] and [Electronic VR] (A 58) settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings.

Selecting Movie Options

The movie menu offers the options shown below.

Option Image size and frame rate

J TV movie 640P (default setting)

I TV movie 640

D Small size 320

M Smaller size 160

N Time-lapse movieP

Q Sepia movie 320

R B&W movie 320

Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

Image size: 160 × 120 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

The camera automatically shoots pictures at intervals and joins them into a silent movie (A 59). Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate for playback: 30 frames per second

Record movies in sepia tones. Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

Record movies in black and white. Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

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The Movie Menu

C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames

Option

J TV movie 640P (default setting)

I TV movie 640 1 min. 33 sec. Approx. 7 min. 20 sec.

D Small size 320 3min.4sec. Approx.14min.20sec.

M Smaller size 160 10 min. 10 sec. Approx. 47 min. 40 sec.

N Time-lapse movieP 555 frames 1,800 frames per movie

Q Sepia movie 320 3min.4sec. Approx.14min.20sec.

R B&W movie 320 3min.4sec. Approx.14min.20sec.

* Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory card allows.

All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card. The maximum file size for movies is 4 GB.

Internal memory

(approx. 52 MB)

47 sec. Approx. 3 min. 40 sec.

Memory card

(256 MB)

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 120) for more information.

Movies

Electronic VR

Enable or disable electronic VR for movie recording.

Option Description

x On

k Off

(default setting)

At settings other than [Off], the electronic vibration reduction icon is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

Reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes except [Time-lapse movieP].

Electronic VR is not enabled.

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Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons.

The Movie Menu

1 Use the multi selector to choose [Movie

options] in the movie menu and press k.

2 Choose [Time-lapse movieP] and press k.

3 Choose the interval between shots and press

Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes.

4 Press d.

The camera returns to shooting mode.

5 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.

Monitor turns off and power-on lamp blinks between shots. Monitor reactivates automatically for the next shot.

6 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to

end recording.

Recording will automatically stop if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when 1,800 frames have been recorded. An 1,800-frame movie has a playback time of 60 seconds.

Movie

Movie options

Electronic VR

Exit

Movie options

TV movie 640 TV movie 640

Small size 320

Smaller size 160

Time-lapse movie

Exit

Frame intvl

30s

5m 10m 30m

Exit

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The Movie Menu

B Time-Lapse Movie

• Flash mode (A 26), focus mode (A 29), and exposure compensation (A 30) cannot be adjusted

after the first picture is shot. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins.

• To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use batteries with adequate charge remaining.

• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available sepa rately from N ikon) ( A118). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

• Do not rotate the mode dial to a different setting during recording.

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display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. The movie mode icon varies depending upon a movie

option (A 57) selected in shooting mode.

Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control at

the top of the monitor, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

Volume indicator

During playback

To Press Description

Rewind K Rewind movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Advance L Advance movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Pause playback. While paused, use the multi selector to advance or rewind the movie. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.

Pause

End Q End playback and return to full-frame playback.

Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while k

is pressed.

Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while

k is pressed.

Resume playback.

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Deleting Movie Files

Press l when being played back, when displayed in fullframe playback mode (A 24), or when selected in thumbnail playback mode (A 45). A confirmation dialog is displayed. To delete the movie, select [Yes] and press k. To exit without deleting the movie, select [No] and press k.

Erase 1 image?

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Voice Recordings

Making Voice Recordings

Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker.

1 Rotate the mode dial to y.

2 Press d to display the scene menu, use the

multi selector to choose E (voice recording), and press k.

The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.

3 Press the shutter-release button all the way

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down to start recording.

The AF lamp lights during recording. If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds after voice recording begins, the camera’s auto off function is enabled and the monitor turns off.

See “Operations During Recording” (A 63) for more information.

Scene menu

Backlight

Panorama assist

Voice recording

Image quality

q r

Image size

Exit

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4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to

end recording.

Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or after five hours of recording on the memory card.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 120) for more information.

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Operations During Recording

Voice recording

Pause indicator

File number

Length of recording

Progress indicator

To Press Description

Reactivate the monitor

Pause/resume recording

Create index*

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Index :

If the monitor has turned off, press c to reactivate.

Press once to pause recording; AF lamp will blink.

During recording, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to create index. Indexes make it easy to locate desired portions of a recording. Start of recording is index number 01; other numbers that follow are assigned in ascending order each time the multi selector is pressed, up to index number 98.

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Date and time of recording

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Time remaining

Index number

Voice Recordings

End recording

Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.

* The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio

player. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.

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Playing Voice Recordings

1 Press c in the voice recording screen (A 62,

step 3).

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

sound file and press k.

The selected sound file will be played back.

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Operations During Playback

Control icons

File number

Playback time

Progress indicator

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Index

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Index :

Date and time of recording

Length of recording Index number

Volume

Use the zoom buttons to adjust audio playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

To Press Description

Rewind

Advance

Skip to previous index

Skip to next index

Pause

End

K Rewind voice recording. Playback resumes when k is released.

L Advance voice recording. Playback resumes when k is released.

R Skip to previous index.

S Skip to next index.

Pause playback.

The following operations can be performed while playback is paused:

Resume playback.

Q End playback and return to the sound file selection screen.

Deleting Sound Files

Press l during playback or after selecting a sound file from the select sound file screen. A confirmation dialog is displayed. To delete the file, select [Yes] and press k. To exit without deleting the sound file, select [No] and press k.

Delete

File will be deleted. OK?

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Copying Voice Recordings

Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted.

1 Press d in the select sound file screen

(A 64, step 2).

2 Use the multi selector to choose the option

and press k.

q: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card

r: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory

3 Choose the copy option and press k.

[Selected files]: Proceed to step 4

[Copy all files]: Proceed to step 5

4 Choose the desired file.

Press the multi selector K to select the file (y). Press the multi selector K again to cancel the selection.

• Multiple files can be selected.

• Press k to finalize file selection.

Copy sound files

Exit

Camera to card

Selected files

Copy all files

Exit

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5 When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose [Yes] and press k.

Copying starts.

B Voice Recordings

The COOLPIX P50 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with cameras other than the COOLPIX P50.

C [No sound file.] Message

If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when c is pressed (A 64, step 1), the message [No sound file.] will be displayed. Press d to display the copy sound files screen, and copy the sound files stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television.

1 Turn off the camera.

2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable.

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Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audioin jack.

3 Tune the television to the video channel.

See the documentation provided with your television for details.

4 Hold down c to turn on the camera.

The camera enters playback mode, and pictures recorded to the internal memory, or memory card, will be displayed on the television.

While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off.

B Connecting an Audio/Video Cable

When connecting the audio/video cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the audio/video cable to the camera. When disconnecting the audio/video cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

B Video Mode

Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu (A 103) > [Video mode] (A 114).

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Connecting to a Computer

When the camera is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable, pictures recorded with the camera can be copied (transferred) to the computer for storage using the Nikon Transfer software.

Before Connecting the Camera

Installing the Software

Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.

For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX P50

Windows

Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/ Professional)

If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, use a card reader or similar device to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to the computer (A 69).

Macintosh

Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.9)

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

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B Notes on Power Source

• When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use batteries with adequate charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

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Connecting to a Computer

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer

1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer has been installed.

2 Turn off the camera. 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

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4 Turn on the camera.

Windows Vista

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer]. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check [Always do this for this device:].

Windows XP

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select [Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer] and click [OK]. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check [Always use this program for this action.].

Mac OS X

Nikon Transfer will start automatically if [Yes] was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.

B Connecting the USB Cable

Be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly, and do not use force, to connect the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.

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Connecting to a Computer

5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.

Click [Start Transfer] in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer.

At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.

For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.

6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.

Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

For Users of Windows 2000 Professional

Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the memory card to the computer. If your memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, the intended device must support the memory card.

• At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 above to transfer pictures.

• Do not connect the camera to the computer. If the camera is connected to the computer, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog will be displayed. Select [Cancel], close the dialog, and disconnect the camera from the computer.

• To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the computer, the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A 65, 98, 102).

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Connecting to a Computer

D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files

• Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system.

• Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAVcompatible audio player.

D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker

• Use a series of pictures shot using the [Panorama assist] option in scene mode (A 38) to create a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker.

• Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD.

• After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.

Windows

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Open [All Programs] ([Programs] under Windows 2000) from the [Start] menu > [ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4] > [Panorama Maker 4].

Macintosh

Open Applications by selecting [Applications] from the [Go] menu, and double-click the [Panorama Maker 4] icon.

• For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 120) for more information.

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Connecting to a Printer

Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 136) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.

Shoot pictures

Select pictures for printing

using [Print set] option (A 77)

Connect to printer (A 72)

Print pictures one at

a time (A 73)

Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable

Print multiple pictures (A 74)

B Notes on Power Source

• When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use batteries with adequate charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

D Printing Pictures

In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures:

• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot

• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab

For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your camera’s print set menu (A 77).

D ImageLink-compatible Printers

Users of ImageLink-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. See “Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer” (A 79) and the documentation provided with your printer for details.

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Connecting to a Printer

Connecting the Camera and Printer

1 Turn off the camera.

2 Turn on the printer.

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Check printer settings.

3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Turn on the camera.

When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2.

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B Connecting the USB Cable

Be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly, and do not use force, to connect the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

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Connecting to a Printer

Printing Pictures One at a Time

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 72), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 Use the multi selector JK to choose the

desired picture and press k.

Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

2 Choose [Copies] and press k.

3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and

press k.

4 Choose [Paper size] and press k.

5 Choose the desired paper size and press k.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu.

Print selection

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Copies

Exit

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Paper size

Default

3.5

5 in

7 in

100

150mm

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Connecting to a Printer

6 Choose [Start print] and press k.

7 Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when

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printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.

PictBridge

Exit

Current print/total number of prints

Printing Multiple Pictures

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 72), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 When the print selection screen is displayed,

press d.

The print menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose [Paper size]

and press k.

To exit to the print menu, press d.

Print menu Print selection Print all image DPOF printing

Paper size

Exit

Start print

Copies

Paper size

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Cancel

3 Choose the desired paper size and press k.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu.

Paper size

Default

3.5

100

Exit

5 in

7 in.

150mm

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Connecting to a Printer

4 Choose [Print selection], [Print all images] or

[DPOF printing] and press k.

Print selection

Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector JK to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. Pictures for which no copies have been specified will not be printed. Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display. Press k when setting is complete. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose [Start print] and press k. Choose [Cancel] and press k to return to the print menu.

Print all images

All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose [Start print] and press k. Choose [Cancel] and press k to return to the print menu.

Print menu

Print selection

Print all image DPOF printing Paper size

Exit

Print selection 10

Back

Print selection

010 prints

Exit

Print all images

018

Exit

Start print

Cancel

prints

Start print

Cancel

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Connecting to a Printer

DPOF printing

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Print pictures for which a print order was created in [Print set] (A 77). The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose [Start print] and press k. Choose [Cancel] and press k to return to the print menu.

To view the current print order, choose [View images] and press k. To print pictures, press k again.

DPOF printing

View images

Exit

View images

Back

010 prints

Start print

Cancel

5 Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.

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Current print/total number of prints

C Paper Size

The camera supports the following paper sizes: [Default] (the default paper size for the current printer), [3.5 × 5 in.], [5 × 7 in.], [100 × 150mm], [4 × 6 in.], [8 × 10 in.], [Letter], [A3], and [A4]. Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu.

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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

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The [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 136). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print pictures according to the DPOF print order.

1 Press d in playback mode.

The playback menu is displayed.

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2 Use the multi selector to choose [Print set]

and press k.

The print set menu is displayed.

3 Choose [Print selected] and press k.

4 Choose the pictures and number of copies

(up to nine) of each.

Press the multi selector JK to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.

Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. The pictures for which no copies have been specified will not be printed. Press g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Press f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display. Press k when setting is complete.

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print set

Slide show

Delete

Protect

Exit

Print set

Print selected

Delete print set

Exit

Print selection

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5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting

date and photo information.

Choose [Date] and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order.

Choose [Info] and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print

Print set

Exit

Done

Date

Info

order. Choose [Done] and press k to complete the print order and exit.

Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w

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B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information

When the [Date] and [Info] options are enabled in the [Print set] menu, shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 136) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used.

• Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the

supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 76).

• [Date] and [Info] are reset each time the print set menu is displayed.

C Deleting All Print Orders

Choose [Delete print set] in step 3 and press k. Print orders for all pictures will be deleted.

C Note on the Print Set [Date] Option

The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing, when [Date] in the print set menu is enabled, are those recorded with the picture as it was shot. Date and time printed using this option are not affected when the camera’s date and time setting are changed from the setup menu after pictures are recorded.

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D Date Imprint

When date and time of recording are imprinted on pictures using the [Date imprint] option (A 109) in the setup menu, pictures with the date and time imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date and time on pictures. Only the [Date imprint] date and time on pictures will be printed, even if [Print set] is enabled with [Date] selected in the print set screen.

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Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer

See documentation provided with your printer for information on operating the printer.

1 Attach the Dock Insert PV-16 (supplied) to the

printer.

2 Turn the camera off and attach it to the dock

insert.

3 Print pictures.

Follow the procedures described in the printer manual.

Removing the Dock Insert

Place your thumbs where indicated, press, and lift.

B Note on Connecting to an ImageLink-compatible Printer

The monitor will dim automatically if no operations are performed for about one minute while the camera is connected to an ImageLink printer. The camera will turn off if no operations are performed for about another seven minutes.

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Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

The shooting menu of P and M modes, and high-sensitivity menu of highsensitivity shooting mode, contain the following options.

q Image quality

Choose the image quality (compression ratio) of recorded pictures.

r Image size

Choose the image size of recorded pictures.

F Optimize image

Control contrast, sharpness, and saturation.

B White balance

Match white balance to the light source.

E ISO sensitivity

Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.

G Metering A 89

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Choose how the camera meters exposure.

C Continuous

Select the option to shoot pictures one at a time, in a sequence, or with Best Shot Selector (BSS).

G AF area mode

Choose where the camera focuses.

I Auto-focus mode A 95

Choose how the camera focuses.

J Flash exp. comp. A 96

Adjust flash level.

M Noise reduction

Reduce noise in pictures shot at slow shutter speeds.

Settings can be applied from other shooting menus (except the movie menu).

This setting cannot be set in the high-sensitivity menu.

See the information on restrictions that may apply to these settings (A 97).

1, 3

2, 3

A 81

A 82

A 84

A 86

A 88

A 90

A 93

A 96

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu

Choose P (programmed auto), M (manual), or B (high sensitivity) by rotating the mode dial. Press d to display the shooting menu or high-sensitivity menu.

Shooting menu

Image quality

Image size Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity

Exit

• The high sensitivity menu is displayed when B is selected by the mode dial.

• To return to the shooting mode from the shooting or high-sensitivity menu,

press d or the shutter-release button.

a a

q Image Quality

Choose the amount of compression applied to pictures. Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.

a Fine

Fine quality images (compression ratio of 1:4), suitable for enlargement or highquality prints.

b Normal (default setting)

Normal image quality (compression of 1: 8), suited to most applications.

c Basic

Basic image quality (compression of 1:16), suitable for pictures that will be distributed by e-mail or used in web pages.

Image quality is shown by an icon in the monitor (A 6, 7).

D More Information

See “Number of Exposures Remaining” (A 83) for more information.

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

r Image Size

Choose the size of pictures in pixels for recording. Pictures shot at smaller sizes require less memory, making them suited to distribution by e-mail or the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.

Option Description

3264×2448

(default setting)

D 2592×1944

C 2048×1536

B 1600×1200

A 1280×960

J 1024×768 Record pictures suited to display on a computer monitor.

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K 640×480

I 3264×2176

G 3200×1800

Image size is shown by an icon in the monitor (A 6, 7).

Good balance between file size and quality makes this the best choice in most situations.

Smaller than [E 3264×2448] and [D 2592×1944] for recording more pictures.

Record pictures suited to display on a television, or to distribution via e-mail or the web.

Record pictures with the same aspect ratio (3:2) as those shot with 35mm film cameras.

Record pictures with the same aspect ratio (16:9) as wide-screen televisions.

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

C Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory, and on a 256-MB memory card, at each combination of image quality (A 81) and image size (A 82) settings. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.

Image size

3264×2448

(default setting)

D 2592×1944

C 2048×1536

B 1600×1200

A 1280×960

J 1024×768

K 640×480

I 3264×2176

G 3200×1800

If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows [9999].

Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

Image

quality

Fine

Normal

Basic

Fine

Normal

Basic

Fine

Normal

Basic

Fine

Normal

Basic

Fine

Normal

Basic

Fine

Normal

Basic

Fine

Normal

Basic

Fine

Normal

Basic

Fine

Normal

Basic

Internal

memory

(52 MB)

13 26 52

21 41 81

33 65

123

54 104 185

83 151 277

123 222 370

277 416 666

256MB

memory card

Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 240

Approx. 95 Approx. 195 Approx. 380

Approx. 155 Approx. 305 Approx. 575

Approx. 255 Approx. 485 Approx. 865

Approx. 390 Approx. 705

Approx. 1300

Approx. 575

Approx. 1040 Approx. 1730

Approx. 1300 Approx. 1950 Approx. 3120

Approx. 70 Approx. 140 Approx. 275

Approx. 85 Approx. 170 Approx. 330

Print size

(printed at 300 dpi; cm/in.)

Approx. 28 × 21/10.8 × 8.1

Approx. 22 × 16/8.6 × 6.4

Approx. 17 × 13/6.8 × 5.1

Approx. 14 × 10/5.3 × 4

Approx. 11 × 8/4.2 × 3.2

Approx. 9 × 7/3.4 × 2.5

Approx. 5 × 4/2.1 × 1.6

Approx. 28 × 19/10.8 × 7.2

Approx. 27 × 15/10.6 × 6

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

F Optimize Image

Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how pictures will be used or the type of scene.

g Normal (default setting)

Recommended in most situations.

h Softer

Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching on a computer.

o Vivid

Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with vibrant reds, greens, and blues.

i More vivid

Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with sharp outlines.

j Portrait

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Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of portrait subjects.

k Custom

Customize image optimization settings (A85).

p Black-and-white

Shoot photos in black-and-white.

The indicator for the current optimize image setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (A 6).

B Optimize Image

At settings other than [Custom] and [Black-and-white], results are optimized for current shooting conditions and vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. For consistent results over a series of photographs, select [Custom] and choose a setting other than [Auto] for contrast, sharpening, and saturation.

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Customizing Image Enhancement Options: [Custom]

Select [Custom] to make separate adjustments to the following options.

Contrast

Control contrast. Higher settings preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects. Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights under harsh lighting or in direct sunlight. The default setting is [Auto].

Image sharpening

Choose how much outlines are sharpened during shooting. Choose high settings for sharp outlines, low settings for softer outlines. The default setting is [Auto].

Saturation

Control the vividness of colors. Choose [Enhanced] for more vivid colors, [Moderate] for less saturated colors. The default setting is [Auto].

Custom

Contrast

Image sharpening Saturation

Exit

Contrast

Auto

High Normal Low

Exit

Image sharpening

Auto

High Normal Low Off

Exit

Saturation

Auto

Enhanced Normal Moderate

Exit

a a a

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B Note on Image Sharpening

The effects of image sharpening cannot be previewed in the monitor during shooting. C heck results in playback mode.

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

B White Balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, [Auto], can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

a Auto (default setting)

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

b Preset manual

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions, see “Preset Manual” (A 87) for details.

c Daylight

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White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

d Incandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

e Fluorescent

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.

f Cloudy

Use when shooting under overcast skies.

g Flash

Use with the flash mode.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than [Auto], the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

B Flash Mode

At white-balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (W) (A 26).

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Preset Manual

Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).

1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be

used during shooting.

2 Use the multi selector to choose [b Preset

manual] in the white balance menu, and press k.

The camera zooms in.

3 Choose [Measure].

To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual, choose [Cancel] and press k.

4 Frame the reference object.

5 Press k.

The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No pictures are recorded.

White balance

Auto

Preset manual

Daylight

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Exit

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

Exit

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

Exit

Reference object frame

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C Note on Preset Manual

Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when k is pressed in step 5. Therefore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is used.

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

E ISO Sensitivity

Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for shooting pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” - randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.

Auto (default setting)

Sensitivity is ISO 64 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1000.

64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000

Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value.

At the settings other than [Auto], the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6). If [Auto] is selected and the sensitivity is raised above ISO 64, the E icon will be displayed (A 27).

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B Note on Shutter Speed

The slowest shutter speed available is down to 4 sec. at an [ISO sensitivity] setting of [800], and 2 sec. at [1600] or higher.