Nikon COOLPIX P7700 Reference Manual

Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

COOLPIX P7700 Recommended Features

A, B, C, D Mode ......................................................................................A48

Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture value. Settings in the quick menu (A67) or shooting menu (A71) are available to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

E, F, N User Settings Mode ............................................................A52

Up to 3 setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting can be saved in E, F and N.

e (Movie) Mode and h (Movie Custom Setting) Mode................A101

In movie mode, you can record slow motion and fast motion movies, in addition to basic movies. In movie custom setting mode, you can use aperture-priority auto or manual mode, or change the settings for image recording.

Compatibility with a Variety of Accessories (Available Separately)

• Speedlights (External Flash Unit)..........................................................A87

You can use the Speedlight that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). Also, an off-camera flash can be controlled wirelessly by setting the flash mode to

• Remote Control ......................................................................................A55

The shutter can be released remotely using the Remote Control ML-L3 or Remote Cord MC-DC2.

• GPS Unit ................................................................................................A114

You can record position information (latitude and longitude) on the pictures to be shot.

z (commander mode).

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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

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Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P7700 digital camera.

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Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi to viii) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

Confirming the Package Contents

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

COOLPIX P7700

Digital Camera

(with Accessory Shoe Cover

BS-1)

Rechargeable Li-ion

Battery EN-EL14

(with terminal cover)

Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 ViewNX 2 (CD-ROM) Reference Manual

• Warra nty

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

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

Camera Strap Lens Cap LC-CP26

Battery Charger

MH-24*

(attached to the camera

body)

USB Cable UC-E17

(CD-ROM)

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

Read This First

About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A16). See “Parts of the Camera and Main Functions” (A1) for more information on the names and principle functions of the camera parts.

Other Information

• Symbols and Conventions

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

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A/E/F

SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.

•

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

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

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

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

• The illustrations of monitor content and camera may differ from the actual product.

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

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.

These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”

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

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:

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

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

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

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

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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

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

VOID YOUR The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could

interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

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

Before Taking Important Pictures

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

About the Manuals

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

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

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

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

the documentation 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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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, mov ies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

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

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky) (remove the GPS Unit (available separately)). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A110). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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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.

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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 Battery Charger, unplug the Battery Charger and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

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

Do not use the camera or Battery Charger in the presence of flammable gas

Using the camera in the presence of flammable gases such as propane and gasoline, as well as flammable sprays or dust could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the camera strap with care

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

Keep out of reach of children

Do not keep the products within reach of children. Doing so may cause injury. Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.

Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use.

Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.

For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product:

• Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Battery Charger/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (included). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-24 (included). For Remote Control ML-L3 (available separately), use only 3 V CR2025 lithium battery.

• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

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

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

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

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

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

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

Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Charger

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

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

• Do not handle the plug or go near the Battery Charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the USB cable, place it under heav y obj ects, o r exp ose it t o hea t 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.

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For Your Safety

• Do not handle the plug or Battery Charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result

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in electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

Use appropriate cables

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

Handle moving parts with care

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

CD-ROMs

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

Observe caution when using the flash

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

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

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

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Also, before boarding an airplane, set the GPS tracking information recording function to OFF. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves emitted by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.

3D Images

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

Notices

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed.

The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

Interface Cables

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

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Notices

Notice for Customers in th e State of California

WARNING

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

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

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

otices for Customers in Europe

CAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

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

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions.................................................................................... 1

The Camera Body.................................................................................................................................. 1

Principle Functions of the Controls ........................................................................................................... 3

Attaching the Camera Strap.......................................................................................................................... 7

Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap................................................................................................. 7

Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor.......................................................................... 8

Switching the Monitor Screen (s Button) .................................................................................... 9

Basic Menu Operations..................................................................................................................... 10

Monitor Screen .................................................................................................................................... 12

The Basics of Shooting and Playback........................................................................................ 16

Preparation 1 Charge the Battery.................................................................................................. 16

Preparation 2 Insert the Battery..................................................................................................... 18

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................ 20

Internal Memory and Memory Cards..................................................................................................... 21

Approved Memory Cards.............................................................................................................................. 21

Step 1 Turn the Camera On............................................................................................................. 22

Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 23

Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time................................................................................ 24

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...................................................................................................... 26

Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................ 27

Step 3 Frame a Picture....................................................................................................................... 28

Using the Zoom................................................................................................................................................... 29

Step 4 Focus and Shoot.................................................................................................................... 30

Step 5 Play Back Images ................................................................................................................... 32

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images................................................................................................... 33

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Shooting Features............................................................................................................................ 34

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

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes).................................................................................. 35

Viewing a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene ......................................................... 35

Characteristics of Each Scene ..................................................................................................................... 36

Using Skin Softening ........................................................................................................................................ 44

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)..................................................... 45

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A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)...................................................... 48

E, F and N (User Settings Modes)...................................................................................... 52

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector................................................................. 55

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Exposure Compensation Dial................................... 66

Features That Can Be Set Using the Quick Menu Dial (Shooting Mode) ........................ 67

Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) .................. 70

Changing the Image Quality and Image Size ........................................................................... 75

Features Not Available in Combination ...................................................................................... 79

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

Speedlights (External Flash Unit) .................................................................................................. 87

Saving Settings in E, F or N Mode (Save User Settings)............................................... 52

Available Functions........................................................................................................................................... 55

Using the Flash (Flash Modes).................................................................................................................... 56

Using the Self-timer .......................................................................................................................................... 59

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

Using Focus Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 62

List of the Default Settings............................................................................................................................ 64

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............................................................................ 66

Available Quick Menu...................................................................................................................................... 68

Using the Quick Menu..................................................................................................................................... 69

Options Available in the Shooting Menu............................................................................................ 71

Available Specialized Menu for E, F or N............................................................................... 73

Available Image Quality.................................................................................................................................. 75

Available Image Size......................................................................................................................................... 77

The Control Range of the Shutter Speed............................................................................................. 82

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

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

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

Autofocus................................................................................................................................................................ 86

How to Attach the Speedlight................................................................................................................... 87

Playback Features............................................................................................................................. 91

Playback Zoom..................................................................................................................................... 91

Viewing Several Images (Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display)............................ 92

Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) button (Playback Mode) ................... 93

Available Playback Menus............................................................................................................................. 93

Using the Screen for Selecting Images................................................................................................. 95

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer.......................................................... 96

Using ViewNX 2.................................................................................................................................... 97

Installing ViewNX 2............................................................................................................................................ 97

Transferring Images to the Computer ................................................................................................... 99

Viewing Images ................................................................................................................................................ 100

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Recording and Playing Back Movies........................................................................................ 101

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................ 101

Features That Can Be Set Using the Quick Menu Dial (Movie Mode, Movie Custom

Setting Mode).................................................................................................................................... 105

Available Quick Menu................................................................................................................................... 106

Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Movie Mode, Movie Custom

Setting Mode).................................................................................................................................... 107

Available Movie Menus................................................................................................................................ 108

Playing Back Movies........................................................................................................................ 109

General Camera Setup.................................................................................................................. 110

The Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................... 110

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

Taking Pictures With Manual Focus......................................................................................... E2

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

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

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

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

Playing Images in a Sequence................................................................................................... E8

Editing Still Images..................................................................................................................... E10

Editing Features.......................................................................................................................................... E10

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation................................................... E12

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast............................................................ E12

e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones.................................................................................... E13

p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects.......................................................................... E14

g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image.................................................................. E15

j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures ............................................................. E15

R Straighten: Compensating for Picture Slanting............................................................... E16

F NRW (RAW) Processing: Creating JPEG Images from NRW Images .............. E16

a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy................................................................................................. E18

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) ........................................ E19

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print).......................................................... E21

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.............................................................................................. E21

Printing Individual Images................................................................................................................... E22

Printing Multiple Images....................................................................................................................... E23

Editing Movies.............................................................................................................................. E26

Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie.............................................................. E26

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture........................................................................ E27

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Quick Menu................................................................................................................................... E28

Introduction

Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode)................................................................................. E42

Specialized Menu for E, F or N ................................................................................... E58

Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus.......................................................................... E58

The Playback Menu .................................................................................................................... E60

a Image Quality and Image Size................................................................................................ E28

a Movie Options.................................................................................................................................. E28

b Sensitivity............................................................................................................................................. E31

c White Balance (Adjusting Hue).............................................................................................. E33

d Bracketing (Continuous Shooting While Changing the Exposure and White

Balance)............................................................................................................................................................ E36

a Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) (Changing the Settings for Image

Recording )..................................................................................................................................................... E38

Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control).......................................... E42

Metering.......................................................................................................................................................... E43

Continuous Shooting.............................................................................................................................. E44

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

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

Flash Exp. Comp......................................................................................................................................... E51

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

Built-in ND Filter.......................................................................................................................................... E52

Distortion Control...................................................................................................................................... E53

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

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

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

M Exposure Preview................................................................................................................................. E55

Focus-coupled Metering....................................................................................................................... E55

Commander Mo

Shooting Mode (Movie Custom Setting Only)........................................................................ E58

Custom Picture Control (Movie Custom Setting Only)...................................................... E58

Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E59

Built-in ND Filter (Movie Custom Setting Only)...................................................................... E59

Wind Noise Reduction............................................................................................................................ E59

a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) .......................................................................... E60

b Slide Show.............................................................................................................................................. E62

c Delete......................................................................................................................................................... E63

d Protect...................................................................................................................................................... E64

f Rotate Image......................................................................................................................................... E64

E Voice Memo............................................................................................................................................. E65

h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)................................... E66

C Sequence Display Options........................................................................................................... E67

x Choose Key Picture............................................................................................................................ E67

de................................................................................................................................... E56

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The Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................... E68

Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................ E68

Time Zone and Date................................................................................................................................ E69

Monitor Settings......................................................................................................................................... E71

Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures).............................................................. E72

Self-timer: After Release......................................................................................................................... E73

Vibration Reduction................................................................................................................................. E73

AF Assist........................................................................................................................................................... E74

ISO Sensitivity Step Value ..................................................................................................................... E74

Digital Zoom................................................................................................................................................. E75

Zoom Speed................................................................................................................................................. E76

Fixed Aperture............................................................................................................................................. E76

Sound Settings............................................................................................................................................ E77

Record Orientation................................................................................................................................... E77

Rotate Tall....................................................................................................................................................... E78

Auto Off ........................................................................................................................................................... E78

Format Memory/Format Card............................................................................................................ E79

Language........................................................................................................................................................ E79

TV Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... E80

External Mic Sensitivity........................................................................................................................... E80

Customize Command Dials................................................................................................................. E81

Command Dial Rotation........................................................................................................................ E81

Multi Selector Right Press..................................................................................................................... E81

Delete Button Options........................................................................................................................... E82

AE/AF Lock Button.................................................................................................................................... E82

Fn1 + Shutter Button............................................................................................................................... E83

Fn1 + Command Dial/Fn1 + Selector Dial................................................................................. E84

Fn1 Guide Display...................................................................................................................................... E85

Fn2 Button...................................................................................................................................................... E85

Customize My Menu................................................................................................................................ E86

Reset File Numbering.............................................................................................................................. E87

GPS Options.................................................................................................................................................. E87

Eye-Fi Upload............................................................................................................................................... E89

MF Distance Indicator Units................................................................................................................ E90

Reverse Indicators ..................................................................................................................................... E90

Flash Control................................................................................................................................................. E90

Reset All ........................................................................................................................................................... E91

Firmware Version........................................................................................................................................ E94

Error Messages............................................................................................................................. E95

File and Folder Names............................................................................................................. E100

Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................... E102

Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3............................................................................... E104

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

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. F2

Introduction

Caring for the Products................................................................................................................. F9

The Camera ....................................................................................................................................................... F9

The Battery....................................................................................................................................................... F10

The Battery Charger ................................................................................................................................... F11

The Memory Cards...................................................................................................................................... F12

Caring for the Camera................................................................................................................. F13

Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................ F13

Storage............................................................................................................................................................... F13

Specifications ................................................................................................................................. F14

Supported Standards................................................................................................................................ F17

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

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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

1 Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1

.....................87

2 Accessory shoe

................................................87

3 Flash

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

4 Eyelet for camera strap

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

5 Exposure compensation dial

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

6 Exposure compensation dial mark

.... 66

7 Mode dial...........................................................26

Microphone (stereo)............................94, 101

Quick menu dial mark.........................67, 105

10 Quick menu button

............................67, 105

11 Quick menu dial

....................................67, 105

Infrared receiver (for an optional

Remote Control ML-L3) .........55, E104

HDMI mini connector (Type C) .............96

14 USB/Audio video connector

.................. 96

Power connector cover (for an optional

AC Adapter)..........................................E103

16 w2 (function 2) button.......................113

17 Sub-command dial

.....................3, 5, 48, 50

18 w1 (function 1) button

.................. 4

, 113

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

AF-assist illuminator.................................111

20 Lens

21 Lens ring................................................. E103

The Camera Body

12 3

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

The Camera Body

1 External microphone connector

...... 104

2 Eyelet for camera strap ................................7

3 K (flash pop-up) control.....................56

4 s (display) button ..........................9, 12

Zoom control.................................................. 29

f : Wide...................................................29

g : Tele......................................................29

h: Thumbnail playback.................92

i : Playback zoom.............................91

j : Help ....................................................35

6 Shutter-release button........................4, 30

Power switch/power-on lamp

..............23

8 Main command dial

...................3, 5, 48, 50

9 g (AE-L/AF-L) button........................4,

113

10 Accessory terminal

..........

E88, E102

11 Speaker ..........................................94, 109, 111

12 Monitor .....................................................8, 9, 12

13 c (playback) button.................................32

14 d (menu) button .........................70, 107

15 l (delete) button....................33, 109, 112

16 k (apply selection) button ...................10

Rotary multi selector (multi selector)*

.....................................3, 5, 55

18 Tripod socket

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover...................18, 20

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

32 4895 76

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Principle Functions of the Controls

For Shooting

Control Main Function A

The Camera Body

Mode dial

Zoom control

Rotary multi selector

Main command dial

Sub-command dial

Change the shooting mode. 26

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

• While the shooting screen is displayed,

display the setting screen for m (flash mode) by pressing up (H), for n (self-timer/smile timer/remote control) by pressing left (J), for p (focus mode) by pressing down (I) and for G (AF area mode) by pressing right (K).

• While the setting screen is displayed, select

items using H, I, J or K, or by rotating the rotary multi selector.

• While the setting screen is displayed, apply

the selection by pressing the k button.

• Set the flexible program (in shooting mode

A) or shutter speed (in shooting mode B or D).

• While the setting screen is displayed, select an item.

• Set the aperture value (in shooting mode C or D).

• While the setting screen is displayed, move the menu level.

• While the quick menu is displayed, select an item.

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48, 50

The Camera Body

Control Main Function A

Quick menu dial,

Quick menu button

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d (menu) button

Shutter-release button

Exposure compensation dial

g (AE-L/AF-L) button

w1 (function 1) button

Display or exit the quick menu. 67, 105

Display and hide the menu. 10

When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop pressing when you feel resistance slightly): Set focus and exposure. When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press the button all the way down): Release the shutter.

Adjust the brightness (exposure compensation). 66

Lock the exposure or focus. 113

• Combined with the zoom control: Change the zoom lens focal length.

• Combined with the shutter-release button: Shoot with the assigned function setting.

• Combined with the command dial: Change the assigned function setting.

• Combined with the rotary multi selector: Change the assigned function setting.

113

w2 (function 2) button

Display the setting menu of pre-assigned function.

113

The Camera Body

Control Main Function A

s (display) button

Playback button

Delete button

For Playback

Control Main Function A

Playback button

Zoom control

Rotary multi selector

Switch the information displayed on the monitor screen.

Play back images. 32

Delete the last image that was saved. 33

•

When the camera is turned off, press and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode.

• Return to shooting mode.

Enlarge the image when rotated toward g(i);

•

display image thumbnail or the calendar when rotated toward

• Adjust the volume for voice memo and movie playback.

• While the playback screen is displayed, change the displayed image by pressing up (H), left (J), down (I), right (K), or by rotating the rotary multi selector.

• While the setting screen is displayed, select an item by pressing H, I, J or K, or by rotating the rotary multi selector.

• Move the area to be enlarged.

f (h

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91, 92

94, 109

Main command dial

Sub-command dial

• Select pictures and date.

• Switch the magnification of an enlarged image.

32, 92 91

The Camera Body

Apply selection button

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Control Main Function A

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

• Scroll an image recorded with Easy panorama.

• Play back movies.

• Switch from image thumbnail or zoomed

image display to full-frame playback mode.

• While the setting screen is displayed, apply the selection.

Display and hide the menu. 10

d (menu) button

Delete images. 33

Delete button

32, E8 41, E5 109 92

s (display) button

Shutter-release button

Switch the information displayed on the monitor screen.

Return to shooting mode. –

The Camera Body

Attach the strap at two places.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap

B Lens Cap

• Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture.

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

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

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

The Camera Body

180°

180°90°

Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor

The orientation and tilt of the monitor on the camera can be changed. This is useful when shooting with the camera in a high or a low position, or when taking self-portraits. For normal shooting, fold the monitor screen against the camera face out (3).

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When you are not using or carrying the camera, fold the monitor with the screen facing the camera body to prevent scratches or contamination.

B Notes on Monitor

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

• When the monitor is turned with a cable connected to the external microphone connector or accessory terminal, the monitor may catch on the cable or cover. Do not apply excessive force to the cable or to the connector of the camera.

C More Information

See “Closing the Monitor and Power“ (A23) for more information.

Switching the Monitor Screen (s Button)

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

The Camera Body

For Shooting

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(excluding movies)

Display a histogram, tone

level and shooting

information.

Information hidden

Display the picture only.

*See A15 for more information on tone level information.

C Virtual Horizon, Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting

• The display options for the monitor screen can be changed in Photo info of Monitor settings in the setup menu (A110). A virtual horizon, histogram and framing grid are available as the display options (A12).

• The setting for virtual horizon display can be changed in Virtual horizon display of Monitor settings in the setup menu. The default setting is Circle.

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Basic Menu Operations

Noise reduction lter

Flash exp. comp.

Autofocus mode

AF area mode

Continuous

Metering

Custom Picture Control

Shooting menu

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Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed.

1 Press the d button.

• The menu that matches the status of the camera, such as shooting or playback mode,

is displayed.

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2 Use the rotary multi selector to select a

menu item.

• H or I: Select an item above or below. An item

can also be selected by rotating the multi selector.

• J or K: Select an item on the left or right, or

move the menu level.

• k: Apply a selection. Pressing K also applies a selection.

• See A11 for more information on how to switch tabs.

3 After completing the settings, press the d button or shutter-release

button.

• Press the shutter-release button to display the shooting screen.

C Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed

Rotating the main command dial when menus are displayed allows you to select an item. Rotating the sub-command dial allows you to move the menu level.

Basic Menu Operations

AF assist

Vibration reduction

Self-timer: after release

Print date

Monitor settings

Time zone and date

Welcome screen

Set up

Noise reduction lter

Flash exp. comp.

Autofocus mode

AF area mode

Continuous

Metering

Custom Picture Control

Shooting menu

Noise reduction lter

Flash exp. comp.

Autofocus mode

AF area mode

Continuous

Metering

Custom Picture Control

Shooting menu

Press J to move to the tab.

Press H or I to select the tab, and press the k button or K to apply the selection.

Tabs

Noise

Flash

Autof

AF are

Contin

Meter

Custo

Shooting

AF ass

Vibrat

Self-ti

Print d

Monit

Time z

Welco

Set up

User setti

Initial

Virtua

Photo

Focal le

Shoot

Reset

Save u

Slid

Prin

Filt

Ski

D-L

Playback

Switching Among Menu Tabs

To display a different menu, such as the setup menu (A110), use the multi selector to switch to another tab.

Tab Types

For Shooting For Playback

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

A tab:

Displays the settings available for the current shooting mode (A27). Depending on the current shooting mode, the tab icon that is displayed will be different. In A (auto) mode, only z tab is displayed.

E/F/N tab:

Displays the settings for the specialized menu in E, F or N mode (A52).

z tab:

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

c tab:

Displays the settings available for the playback mode.

Monitor Screen

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The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Press the s (display) button to hide or show the information on the monitor (A9).

For Shooting

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Shooting mode......................................26, 27

Focus mode......................................................63

Focus indicator...............................................30

Quick menu dial indicator............67, 105

Zoom indicator ......................................29, 63

Zoom memory...............................................72

Zoom speed setting.................................111

AE/AF-L indicator................. 43, 113, E7

Flash mode.......................................................57

Speedlight.........................................................87

Flash exp. comp.............................................71

Battery level indicator................................22

Vibration reduction icon.......................111

Eye-Fi communication indicator

.............................................................. 114, E89

Distortion control.........................................72

GPS reception ............................. 114, E88

Noise reduction filter..................................71

Wind noise reduction..............................108

“Date not set” indicator..................25, 110

Travel destination indicator.................110

Print date.........................................................110

Metering.............................................................71

Fn1 guide display..................................4, 113

Movie length ............................... 101, E29

Image quality ..................................................75

Image size..................................................75, 77

Easy panorama...............................................41

Movie options (normal speed movies)

....................................................................101, 106

Movie options (HS movies).......101, 106

Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures)............................................22, 78

Internal memory indicator......................22

Aperture value............................................... 48

Focus area (for center) .......55, 64, 71, 86

Focus area (for manual)

.......................................... 38, 39, 43, 55, 64, 71

Focus area (for auto, target finding AF)

.......................................... 30, 31, 55, 64, 71, 84

Focus area (for face detection,

pet detection)......... 42, 55, 60, 64, 71, 85

Focus area (for subject tracking)

..................................................................55, 64, 71

Spot metering area..................................... 71

Center-weighted area............................... 71

Shutter speed.................................................48

Exposure indicator ......................................50

ISO sensitivity .......................................68, 106

Exposure compensation value............ 66

Active D-Lighting.........................................72

Built-in ND filter.............................................72

COOLPIX Picture Control...............68, 106

White balance......................................68, 106

Continuous shooting mode...........42, 71

Backlighting (HDR)...................................... 40

Auto bracketing............................................ 68

Hand-held/Tripod........................................ 38

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

Remote control............................................. 55

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

Pet portrait auto release.......................... 42

Virtual horizon (bars)............... 110, E71

Virtual horizon (circle) ............ 110, E71

View/hide histograms............ 110, E71

View/hide framing grid.........110, E71

Monitor Screen

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

Monitor Screen

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Full-frame display (A32)

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Tone level information display1 (A9)

For Playback

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

Monitor Screen

Date of recording.........................................24

Time of recording........................................24

Voice memo indicator...............................94

Battery level indicator ............................... 22

Protect icon......................................................93

Eye-Fi communication indicator

..............................................................114, E89

Recorded GPS information indicator

...............................................................................114

Small picture...................................93, E15

Crop......................................................91, E18

Print order icon.............................................. 93

Image quality..................................................75

Image size.........................................................77

Movie options ...................................101, 106

Easy panorama indicator......................... 41

(a) Current image number/total

number of images................................ 32

(b) Movie length.........................................109

Internal memory indicator..................... 32

Easy panorama playback guide.....E5

Sequence playback guide.................E8

Movie playback guide.............................109

Volume indicator................................94, 109

Black border indicator............................... 94

D-Lighting icon .............................................93

Quick retouch icon......................................93

Filter effects icon...........................................93

Straighten indicator....................................94

Skin softening icon......................................93

Sequence display (when Individual

pictures is set) ........................................E8

3D image indicator .....................................43

File number and type.....................E100

ISO sensitivity..................................................68

Exposure compensation value............ 66

White balance ................................................68

COOLPIX Picture Control.........................68

Image quality/Image size........................75

Current image number/

total number of images ...........................32

Aperture value ...............................................31

Shutter speed.................................................31

Shooting mode2...........................................27

Tone level

Histogram

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

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

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

The tone level indicates the brightness level. When the tone level to check is selected by pressing the rotary multi selector J or K, the area of the picture that corresponds to the selected tone level flashes.

A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.

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CHARGE lamp

Preparation 1 Charge the Battery

1 Prepare the included Battery Charger MH-24.

If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Batter y Charger. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the

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country or region in which the camera was purchased.

The Battery Charger comes with the plug adapter attached in Argentina and Korea.

2 While pushing in the battery (1), set it into the Battery Charger (2).

3 Plug the Battery Charger into an electrical outlet.

• CHARGE lamp starts flashing when charging starts.

• A fully-exhausted battery charges in about 1 hour and

30 minutes.

• When charging is complete, the CHARGE lamp stops flashing.

• See “Understanding CHARGE Lamp” (A17).

4 When charging is complete, remove the battery and then disconnect

the Battery Charger from the electrical outlet.

Preparation 1 Charge the Battery

Understanding CHARGE Lamp

Status Description

Flashes The battery is charging.

On The battery is fully charged.

• The battery is set incorrectly. Disconnect the Battery Charger from the electrical outlet, remove the battery, and then reset the battery to lie flat in the Battery Charger.

• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge

Flashes quickly

the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

• There is a problem with the battery. Immediately disconnect the Battery Charger from the electrical outlet, and stop charging. Take the battery and Battery Charger to your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

B Notes on Battery Charger

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

Battery Charger.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery Charger” (F11) thoroughly before using

the battery.

B Notes on Battery

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

battery.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (F10) thoroughly before using the

battery.

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C AC Power Supply

• If the AC Adapter EH-5b and the Power Connector EP-5A (available separately) (E103) are used,

power is supplied to the camera from an electrical outlet, enabling taking and playing back pictures.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC Adapter other than the EH-5b or a Power Connector other than the EP-5A. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera.

Preparation 2 Insert the Battery

Battery latch

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

2 Insert the battery.

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• Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1), and fully insert the battery (2).

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

B Inserting the Battery Correctly

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

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

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

Preparation 2 Insert the Battery

Removing the Battery

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off (A23) and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and push the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1). Then, remove the battery straight (2).

B High Temperature Caution

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

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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Memory card slot

1 Confirm that the power-on lamp and the

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

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

2 Insert the memory card.

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• Slide the memory card until it clicks into place.

B Inserting the Memory Card

Correctly

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

that the memory card is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

B Formatting a Memory Card

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

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

• To format a memory card, insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button and select Format card from the setup menu (A110).

B Note on Memory Cards

Refer to the documentation included with the memory card, as well as “The Memory Cards” (F12) in “Caring for the Products”.

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Removing Memory Cards

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

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

B High Temperature Caution

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

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s internal memory (approximately 86 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.

Approved Memory Cards

The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.

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

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

SD memory cards SDHC memory cards2SDXC memory cards

SanDisk 2 GB

TOSHI BA 2 GB

Panasonic 2 GB

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

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

device supports SDHC.

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

device supports SDXC.

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

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

• Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards.

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On

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1 Open the monitor and remove the lens cap.

• See “Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor“ (A8) for more information.

• See “Attaching the Camera Strap“ (A7) for more information.

2 Press the power switch to turn on

the camera.

• If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see “Setting the Display

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Language, Date, and Time” (A24).

• The lens extends, and the monitor is

turned on.

3 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.

Battery Level

Display Description

b Battery level high.

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

Battery exhausted.

Cannot take pictures. Charge or replace the battery.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of exposures remaining is displayed.

• When a memory card is not inserted, C is displayed and pictures are recorded to the internal memory (approx. 86 MB).

• The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card, the image quality, and the image size (A78).

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

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Turning the Camera On and Off

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

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

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

• To turn on the camera in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button. At this time, the lens does not extend.

C Closing the Monitor and Power

• When the monitor is closed with the screen facing inward, the power cannot be turned on even if

the power switch or c button is pressed.

• When the monitor is closed with the screen facing inward while the power is on, the camera

enters standby mode and the power lamp flashes on and off. After the monitor is in the closed position for 3 minutes, the power turns off. Opening the monitor when the camera is in standby mode causes it to switch to the shooting mode.

• When the monitor is closed while movie recording or interval timer shooting, recording will end.

• When the camera is connected to a TV, PC or printer, the camera will not enter standby mode

when the monitor is closed.

C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no operations are performed for another 3 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

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

- Press the power switch, shutter-release button or the c button.

- Rotate the mode dial.

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

setting in the setup menu (A110).

• By default, the camera enters standby mode in about 1 minute when you are using shooting

mode or playback mode.

• If you are using the AC Adapter EH-5b (available separately), the camera enters standby mode after

30 minutes. This setting cannot be changed.

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C Monitor Display

Press the s button to switch between showing and hiding the photo information or shooting information that is displayed on the monitor screen (A9).

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Čeština Dansk Deutsch

English

Español Ελληνικά

Cancel

Language

Yes

set date and time?

Choose time zone and

Time zone and date

Cancel

Back

London Casablanca

Day/Month/Year

Month/Day/Year

Year/Month/Day

Date format

Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time

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

1 Press the multi selector H or I

to choose the desired language and press the k button.

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

button.

3 Press J or K to select your

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

• In regions where daylight saving time

applies, press H to enable the daylight saving time function. W will be displayed. To disable the daylight saving time function, press I.

4 Press H or I to choose the date display order

and press the k button or K.

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

press the k button.

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

order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝

minute).

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

be set by rotating the multi selector or main command dial.

Date and time

YMD

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2012

Edit

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

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

button.

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

C The Clock Battery

•

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

• The backup battery charges after about 10 hours of charging when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC Adapter, and can store the set date and time for several days.

• If the camera’s backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See step 2 of “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” (A24) for more information.

C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting

• You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in z setup menu (A110).

• In the Time zone setting of Time zone and date in z setup menu, when the daylight saving time function is enabled, the camera’s clock is set forward by one hour, and when disabled, set back by one hour.

• If you exit without setting the date and time, O flashes when the shooting screen is displayed. Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time.

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C Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images

• Set the date and time before shooting.

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

setup menu.

• If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the ViewNX 2 software (A97).

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

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

Rotate the mode dial to A.

Auto mode

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

to A.

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C Note on the Flash

In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, be sure to raise the flash (A56).

Available Shooting Modes

A (auto) mode (A34)

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

E, F, N User settings mode (A52)

Up to 3 setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting can be saved in

E, F

and N. The saved settings can be immediately retrieved for shooting simply by rotating the mode dial to

E, F

A, B, C, D mode (A48)

Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture value. Settings in the quick menu (A67) or shooting menu (A70) are available to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

h (movie custom setting) mode (A101)

You can use aperturepriority auto or manual mode, or change the settings for image recording.

e (movie) mode (A101)

You can record slow motion and fast motion movies, in addition to basic movies (E29).

u Special effects mode (A45)

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

y Scene mode (A35)

When one of the scene modes is selected, pictures are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. In scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

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C Changing the Settings When Shooting

• Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A55

• Exposure Compensation ➝ A66

• Features That Can Be Set Using the Quick Menu Dial ➝ A67, A105

• Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button

- Shooting menu ➝ A70, A107

- Setup menu ➝ A110

Step 3 Frame a Picture

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1 Ready the camera.

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

illuminator and microphone.

• To shoot in the “tall” orientation, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens.

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2 Frame the picture.

• Point the camera at the subject.

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C Using a Tripod

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

- When shooting in a dark location with the flash lowered, or in a mode in which flash is disabled

- When shooting in the telephoto zoom position

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

menu (A110) to Off.

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Using the Zoom

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical zoom

Digital zoom

Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom.

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

the frame, rotate toward g (telephoto zoom position).

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

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

Step 3 Frame a Picture

• Amount of zoom is displayed at the top of the monitor screen when the zoom control is rotated.

• Rotating the zoom control toward g at the maximum optical zoom ratio triggers the digital zoom and the digital zoom can magnify by 4× beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom.

C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

When the digital zoom is used, the image quality starts to deteriorate if the zoom position is increased beyond the V position on the zoom bar. The V position moves to the right as the image size (A77) becomes smaller.

• Using Digital zoom in the setup menu (A110), it is possible to restrict the magnification of the

digital zoom to a range where images do not deteriorate, or to set the digital zoom so that it does not operate.

C More Information

• Zoom memory ➝ A72

• Startup zoom position ➝ A72

• Zoom speed ➝ A111

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Step 4 Focus and Shoot

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1 Press the shutter-release button

halfway to adjust the focus.

• “Pressing halfway“ is the action of pressing the shutter-release button slightly until you feel resistance and then holding in that position.

• When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator (A12) lights in green. If the focus area or focus indicator flashes in red, the subject is out of focus. Press the shutter-

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release button halfway again.

• See “Focus and Exposure” (A31) for more information.

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2 Press the shutter-release button all the way to

take a picture.

• “Pressing all the way“ is the action of pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open

the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the

memory card.

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C AF-assist Illuminator

In dark places, the AF-assist illuminator (A111) may light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

C To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot

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

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

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Aperture value

Focus and Exposure

When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture value). The focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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

• The camera may not able to focus on certain subjects. See “Autofocus” (A86) for more information.

• In auto mode, the camera automatically selects the areas containing the subject closest to the camera out of 9 focus areas. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus (up to 9 areas) light in green.

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• When A, B, C, D, E, F, N or u (special effects) mode is selected, the areas to be used for focusing can be set using AF area mode (A71) in the shooting menu.

• The areas to be used for focusing in scene mode vary depending on the selected scene (A36).

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B The Subject Is Too Close to the Camera

If the camera does not focus, try shooting with C (close range only), p (macro close-up) (A63) in the focus mode, or Close-up (A38) scene mode.

C More Information

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

Step 5 Play Back Images

Multi selector

c (playback) button

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1 Press the c (playback) button.

• When you switch from shooting mode

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

2 Use the multi selector to view previous or

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next images.

• To view previous images: H or J

• To view next images: I or K

• Images can also be selected by rotating the multi

selector or command dial.

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• To play back images that are saved in the internal

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

• To return to shooting mode, press the c button again

or press the shutter-release button.

C Viewing Pictures

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

information that is displayed on the monitor screen (A9).

• When the orientation of the camera is changed during playback, the displayed images are rotated

automatically.

• Pictures taken in “tall” orientation will be rotated automatically (A111).

• The orientation of an image can be changed using Rotate image in the playback menu (A93).

• Press the k button to display a sequence of images shot continuously as individual images. Press

H on the multi selector to return to the original display (see E8 for more information on the sequence display).

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

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Yes

Erase 1 image?

1 Press the l button to delete the

image currently displayed on the monitor.

2 Press the multi selector H or I to select Yes

and press the k button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

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

button.

B Notes on Deletion

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

them.

• Protected images (A93) cannot be deleted.

• When pictures taken with an Image quality (A75) setting of NRW (RAW) + Fine or NRW

(RAW) + Normal are deleted with the l button, both the NRW (RAW) and JPEG images that were

recorded at the same time are deleted. To delete only NRW (RAW) images or JPEG images, select Erase selected NRW images or Erase

selected JPEG images in Delete of the playback menu (A93).

• When images are taken with continuous shooting, each series of images is treated as a group

(pictures in a sequence) and only the group's “key picture“ is displayed in the default setting. When you press the l button during key picture playback, all images in the key picture's sequence can be deleted. To delete each picture in a sequence, before pressing the l button, press the k button to display each image in the sequence individually.

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C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

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

C Deleting Multiple Images

To delete multiple images, select Delete from the playback menu (A93).

Shooting Features

A (Auto) Mode

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

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

• The camera automatically selects the areas containing the subject closest to the camera out of 9 focus areas. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus (up to 9 areas) light in green.

• See “Focus and Exposure“ (A31) for more information.

Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings

Shooting Features

• Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A55

• Exposure Compensation ➝ A66

• Changing the Image Quality and Image Size ➝ A75

• Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button

- Setup menu ➝ A110

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Press the d button and display the scene menu to select one of the following scenes. Pictures are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene.

Scene menu

Scene auto selector

Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait Party/indoor Beach

Scene auto selector (default setting)

b Portrait (A36) k Close-up (A38) c Landscape (A37) u Food (A39) d Sports (A37) l Museum (A39) e Night portrait (A37) m Fireworks show (A39) f Party/indoor (A37) n Black and white copy (A39)

Z Beach (A37) o Backlighting (A40) z Snow (A37) pPanorama (A41)

h Sunset (A37) O Pet portrait (A42) i Dusk/dawn (A38) s 3D photography (A43)

Viewing a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene

Select the desired scene from the scene menu and rotate the zoom control (A2) toward g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control toward g (j) again.

(A36) j Night landscape (A38)

Shooting Features

C More Information

See “Basic Menu Operations“ (A10) for more information.

Changing Scene Mode Settings

• Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A55

• Exposure Compensation ➝ A66

• Changing the Image Quality and Image Size ➝ A75

• Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button

- Setup menu ➝ A110

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Portrait

: The camera performs the optimal operation for shooting a close-up picture

of one to two persons.

: The camera performs the optimal operation for shooting a picture of three or

more persons or shooting a composition with a large background area.

Landscape f

: The camera performs the optimal operation for shooting a landscape picture.

Night portrait

: The camera performs the optimal operation for shooting a close-up picture

of one to two persons.

: The camera performs the optimal operation for shooting a picture of three or

more persons or shooting a composition with a large background area.

Night landscape

: The camera shoots images continuously and combines and saves them as

one image, just as when

Hand-held

Night landscape (A

38) is selected.

Close-up i

: The camera performs the optimal operation for shooting a close-up picture.

Backlighting

The camera performs the optimal operation for shooting non-human subjects.

: The camera performs the operation using face detection that is optimal for

shooting human subjects.

Other scenes d

Characteristics of Each Scene

• Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with O indicated due to slow

shutter speed.

• Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A110) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

• For scene modes that use the flash, lower the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash (A56).

x Scene auto selector

When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simpler shooting.

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

Shooting Features

• The camera automatically selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition. The camera detects and focuses on faces (A85).

• The digital zoom is not available.

C Note on Selecting a Scene Mode Using Scene Auto Selector

Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A26) or select the optimum scene mode for the subject manually.

b Portrait

• The camera detects and focuses on a face (A85).

• The skin softening feature makes the subject's skin appear softer (A44).

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

• The digital zoom is not available.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

c Landscape

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera adjusts the focus to infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A12) always lights in green.

d Sports

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

• When you continue to hold the shutter-release button all the way down, up to about 6

pictures are shot at a rate of about 8 frames per second (fps) (when image quality is set to

Normal and image size is set to F 4000×3000).

• The camera focuses the subject even when the shutter-release button is not pressed

halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

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

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

e Night portrait

• The flash always fires. Raise the flash before shooting.

• The camera detects and focuses on a face (A85).

• The skin softening feature makes the skin tones in people's faces appear softer (A44).

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

• The digital zoom is not available.

f Party/indoor

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

• As images are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A110) when shooting using a tripod to stabilize

the camera.

Shooting Features

Z Beach

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

z Snow

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

h Sunset

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera adjusts the focus to infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A12) always lights in green.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

i Dusk/dawn

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera adjusts the focus to infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A12) always lights in green.

j Night landscape

• From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Y Hand-held or Z Tri pod .

• Y Hand-held (default setting): This enables you to shoot with the minimum of camera shake and noise even when holding the camera by hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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on the monitor at the time of shooting.

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

- Vibration reduction is not used even if Vibration reduction (

menu is set to On.

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

speeds.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera adjusts the focus to infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A12) always lights in green.

k Close-up

• The focus mode (A62) setting is changed to C (close range only) and the zoom is automatically set at a position where the camera can shoot from the closest possible range.

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

- Flash mode or self-timer

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

A111) in the setup

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• The focus mode (A62) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and the zoom is automatically set at a position where the camera can shoot from the closest possible range.

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

memory even after the camera is turned off.

• You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on.

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

- Hue or self-timer

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

l Museum

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

• The camera captures up to ten images while the shutter-release button is pressed all the

way, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector) (A71)).

m Fireworks show

• The shutter speed is fixed at 4 seconds.

• The camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the

focus indicator (A12) always lights in green.

• Zoom position from which one position toward a wide-angle position from the maximum optical zoom position cannot be used.

n Black and white copy

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

• When shooting nearby object, shoot with p (macro close-up) in the focus mode (A62).

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

o Backlighting

• On the screen that appears when o Backlighting is selected, HDR (high dynamic range) composition can be set.

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

• When HDR is set to Level 1-Level 3: Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame. Select Level 1 when there is less difference between bright and dark areas, and Level 3 when there is more difference between bright and dark areas.

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

B Notes on HDR

• Use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A110) to Off

when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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

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• When the shutter-released button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots pictures continuously and saves the following two images.

- Non-HDR composite image

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

- If there is only enough memory to save one image, one image processed by D-Lighting (A93)

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

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

• Depending on the shooting conditions, dark shadows may appear around bright subjects and bright areas may appear around dark subjects. You can compensate by lowering the level setting.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

p Panorama

• On the screen that is displayed when p Panorama is selected, select V Easy

panorama or U Panorama assist.

•Easy panorama (default setting): You can take a panorama picture simply by moving

the camera in the desired direction.

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

- Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting automatically ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range.

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

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

- When the k button is pressed while the picture recorded with Easy panorama is displayed in full-frame playback mode, the camera scrolls the displayed area automatically.

See “Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama” (E3).

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

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

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

- Transfer taken pictures to a computer and use the Panorama Maker software (A98) to join them in a single panorama.

See “Using Panorama Assist” (E6) for more information.

B Note on Printing Panorama Pictures

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

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

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

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O Pet portrait

• When the camera is pointed at a dog or cat, it detects and focuses on its face. In the default setting, the shutter is automatically released when the camera has focused on the pet (pet portrait auto release).

• On the screen that appears when O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous.

- Single: One picture is captured at a time

- Continuous:

The camera automatically captures 3 pictures continuously at a rate of about 3 frames per second when it has focused on the detected face. When the shutter is released manually, up to about 6 pictures are shot at a rate of about 8 frames per second while you hold the shutter-release button all the way down (when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to F 4000×3000).

B Pet Portrait Auto Release

• To change Pet portrait auto release settings, press the multi selector J (n).

Shooting Features

- Y: When the camera detects a pet’s face, it focuses and then releases the shutter automatically.

- OFF: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a pet’s face is detected. Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter. The camera also detects human faces (A85). When both human and pet's faces are detected, the camera focuses on the pet's face.

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

- When a continuous shooting series with pet portrait auto release is repeated 5 times

- When remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card is low

To continue shooting with Pet portrait auto release, press the multi selector J (n) to set again.

B Focus Area

• The detected face is framed by a yellow double border (focus area). When the camera has focused on the face, the double border turns green.

• When the camera detects more than one face of dog or cat (up to 5), the largest face displayed on the monitor is framed by a double border (focus area) and the others by single borders.

• If no human or pet's faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

B Notes on Pet Portrait

• The digital zoom is not available.

• Under some shooting conditions, such as subject-to-camera distance, speed of moving pets,

direction in which the pets are facing, and brightness of the faces, the camera may be unable to detect a face, or may display a border around something other than a dog or cat.

B Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection

When zooming in on an image displayed in full-frame playback mode by rotating the zoom control toward g (i), the image is enlarged at the center of a pet's face detected during shooting (A91) (except for pictures taken with continuous shooting).

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

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Guide

s 3D photography

• The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor.

• After pressing the shutter-release button to shoot the first frame, move the camera horizontally to the right until the guide on the screen overlaps the subject. The camera automatically captures the second image when it detects that the subject is aligned with the guide.

• The camera focuses on the center of the first frame shot.

• The focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed when

the first frame is shot, and R is displayed on the screen.

• The angle of view (the area visible in the frame) that can be stored is narrower than that which appears on the shooting screen.

• Pictures taken in this mode are saved with Normal as the image quality and

O 1920×1080 as the image size.

• The two captured images are saved as a 3D image (MPO file). The first image (the left eye

image) is also saved as a JPEG file.

B Notes on 3D Photography

• Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography.

• Pictures have a less pronounced 3D feel as the distance between the camera and background is

increased.

• Pictures may have a less pr onounced 3D feel when the subject is dark or when the second picture is not aligned precisely.

• Pictures taken under dim lighting may appear grainy with noise.

• The telephoto zoom position is restricted to an angle of view equivalent to that of about 135 mm

lens in 35mm [135] format.

• The operation is canceled when the k button is pressed after shooting the first frame or the camera cannot detect that the guide is on the subject within 10 seconds.

• If the camera does not take the second picture and cancels the shooting even when you align the guide with the subject, try shooting with the shutter-release button.

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

C Viewing 3D Photography

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

• To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. 3D images can be played back in 3D by connecting the camera to a 3D-compatible TV or monitor using a 3D-compatible HDMI cable (A96).

• When connecting the camera using an HDMI cable, set the following for the TV settings in the setup menu (A110).

- HDMI: Auto (default setting) or 1080i

- HDMI 3D output: On (default setting)

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

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

B Note on Viewing 3D Images

Shooting Features

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

Using Skin Softening

In the following shooting modes, the camera detects up to 3 human faces when the shutter is released, and processes the image to make facial skin tones softer before saving the image.

•Scene auto selector (A36), Portrait (A36) or Night portrait (A37) in

scene mode

Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A93).

B Notes on Skin Softening

• It may take more time to save images.

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

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

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

ostalgic sepia

Soft

Cross process

Defocus during exposure

Zoom exposure

Painting

The effect can be applied to pictures during shooting. One of the 10 special effects is selected to shoot.

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

Special eects

AF area mode

Special eects

Creative monochrome

Painting

Zoom exposure

Defocus during exposure

Cross process

Soft

Nostalgic sepia

ostalgic sepia

• The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the setting of AF area mode

that can be selected in the R tab after pressing the d button.

• When AF area mode is set to Auto (default setting), the camera has 9 focus

areas, and automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green (maximum of 9 areas).

C More Information

See “Basic Menu Operations“ (A10) for more information.

Shooting Features

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Option Description

Creative monochrome (default setting)

Painting Create images with the ambience of paintings.

Zoom exposure*

Shooting Features

Defocus during exposure*

Cross process

Soft Soften the image by adding a slight blur to the overall image.

Nostalgic sepia

High key Give the overall image a bright tone.

Low key Give the overall image a dark tone.

Create monochrome photographs by adjusting the grainy feel and contrast. Monochrome photographs with the dark and light tones reversed can also be created (solarization).

• Rotate the main command dial to adjust grainy feel.

• Rotate the sub-command dial to adjust contrast.

When the shooting mode icon lights in green, create dynamic pictures radiated out from the center by zooming from f (wide- angle position) to g (telephoto zoom position) after the shutter is open and until it is closed.

• The zoom is fixed at f (wide-angle) end.

• The shutter speed is fixed at 2 seconds.

• Rotate the main command dial to switch zooming

magnifications (2× or 3× (default setting)).

• The desired shooting effect is not produced when the subject is bright and the shutter speed cannot be slowed.

When the shooting mode icon lights in green, create pictures by varying focus slightly until the shutter closes.

• The desired shooting effect is not produced when the subject is bright and the shutter speed cannot be slowed.

Create images with an unusual hue by converting a positive color image into negative or negative color image into positive.

• Rotate the main command dial to select hue.

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

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

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Save

Slider

Option Description

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

• Rotate the main command dial to select the color to be re tained from the slider.

Selective color

• Press the k button to hide the slider and cancel color selection. To display the slider again, press the k button again.

Save

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* Use of a tripod is recommended during Zoom exposure or Defocus during exposure.

Vibration reduction will not function even if Vibration reduction in the setup menu is set to On.

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings

• Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A55

• Exposure Compensation ➝ A66

• Changing the Image Quality and Image Size ➝ A75

• Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button

-AF area mode ➝ A71

- Setup menu ➝ A110

Shooting Features

A, B, C, D

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Main command dial

Sub-command dial

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the quick menu (A67) or shooting menu (A70) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements.

• The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the

setting of AF area mode that can be selected in the A, B, C or D tab after pressing the d button.

• When AF area mode is set to Center (normal) (default setting), the camera will focus at the center area of the frame.

The procedure for shooting pictures at the desired brightness (exposure) by adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value is called “determine exposure”.

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The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in pictures to be shot vary depending on the combinations of shutter speed and aperture value even if the exposure is the same.

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

Exposure mode

Programmed auto

(A50)

Shutter-priority

auto (A50)

Aperture-priority

auto (A50)

D Manual (A50)

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Shutter speed (A82)

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

Adjusted by the main command dial.

Automatically adjusted.

Adjusted by the main command dial.

Aperture value (A49)

Automatically adjusted.

Adjusted by the sub-command dial.

A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

Adjusting the Shutter Speed

In B mode, the range is from a maximum of 1/4000 to 15 seconds. In D mode, the range is from a maximum of 1/4000 to 60 seconds. See “The Control Range of the Shutter Speed“ (A82) for more information.

Faster 1/1000 s Slower 1/30 s

Adjusting the Aperture Value

In C and D modes, the range is from f/2 to 8 (wide-angle position) and from f/4 to 8 (telephoto zoom position).

Shooting Features

Larger aperture (Small f-number)

f/2

Smaller aperture (Large f-number)

f/8

C Aperture Value (F-number) and Zoom

Large apertures (expressed by small fnumbers) let more light into the camera, and small apertures (large f-numbers) let less light. The aperture value of the zoom lens of this camera changes depending on the zoom p osition. When zooming to the wide-angle position and telephoto zoom position, the aperture values are f/2 and f/4, respectively.

• When Fixed aperture (A111) is set to On, zooming can be performed with minimum changes

in the aperture value.

C Built-in ND Filter

When the subject is too bright, set Built-in ND filter in the shooting menu (A70) to reduce the light and shoot.

C E, F or N (User settings) Mode

Even when the mode dial is set to E, F or N (User settings) mode, you can shoot in A (Programmed auto), combinations (User settings) that are frequently used for shooting can be saved in (

52).

(Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto) or D (Manual). The setting

E, F

and N

A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

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Exposure indicator

A (Programmed auto)

Use for automatic control of the exposure by the camera.

•

Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the main command dial (“flexible program”). While flexible program is in effect, a flexible

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) in the upper left of the monitor screen.

) is displayed next to the mode

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• To cancel flexible program, rotate the main command dial until the flexible program mark (A) is no longer displayed, or press the g (AE-L/AF-L) button while pressing the w1 button. Selecting another shooting mode, or turning off the camera, also cancels flexible program.

B (Shutter-priority auto)

Use to shoot fast moving subjects with a fast shutter

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speed, or use to emphasize the movements of a moving subject with a slow shutter speed.

• The shutter speed can be adjusted by rotating the main command dial.

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C (Aperture-priority auto)

Use to bring subjects including both the foreground and background into focus or blur the subject's background intentionally.

• The aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the sub-command dial.

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D (Manual)

Use to control the exposure according to shooting requirements.

• When adjusting the aperture value or shutter speed, the degree of deviation from the exposure value measured by the camera is displayed in the exposure

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deviation in the exposure indicator is displayed in EVs (–3 to +3 EV in increments of 1/3 EV).

• The shutter speed can be adjusted by rotating the main command dial and the aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the sub-command dial.

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A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

B Notes on Shooting

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

may be changed.

• When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate

exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or aperture value indicator flashes when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (except when the D mode is used). Change the shutter speed setting or aperture value. When settings such as Built-in ND filter (A72) or ISO

sensitivity (A68) are changed, the appropriate exposure may be obtained.

B Note on ISO Sensitivity

When ISO sensitivity (A68) is set to Auto (default setting), ISO 80-200, ISO 80-400 or ISO 80800, the ISO sensitivity in D mode is fixed at ISO 80.

C Control Range of the Shutter Speed

The control range differs depending on the aperture value, ISO sensitivity or continuous shooting setting. See “The Control Range of the Shutter Speed“ (A82) for more information.

C More Information

See “Customize command dials” (A112) for more information.

Changing A, B, C, D Modes

• Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A55

• Exposure Compensation ➝ A66

• Features That Can Be Set Using the Quick Menu Dial ➝ A67

• Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button

- Shooting menu ➝ A71

- Setup menu ➝ A110

Shooting Features

E, F and N (User Settings Modes)

Up to three setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in E, F and N. Shooting is possible in A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto) or D (Manual).

Rotate the mode dial to E, F or N to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings.

• Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or change the settings as required.

• The setting combinations that are retrieved when the mode dial is rotated to E, F or N can be changed as many times as you want in Save user settings.

Saving Settings in E, F or N Mode (Save User Settings)

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The frequently used settings for shooting can be changed and saved in E, F and N.

1 Rotate the mode dial to E, F or N.

2 Change to a frequently used combination of shooting settings.

• Set the flash mode (A56) or focus mode (A62).

• Display the quick menu by rotating the quick menu dial (A67).

• Press the d button to display the menu and switch between tabs with the multi

selector (A11).

- E, F, N tabs: Display the specialized menus for E, F and N (A73).

- A, B, C, D tabs: Display the shooting menus (A71).

3 After changing the settings, choose Save

user settings in the specialized menu for E,

F or N, and press the k button.

User settings

Save user settings

Reset user settings Shooting mode Focal length (35mm equiv.) Photo info Virtual horizon display Initial monitor display

E, F and N (User Settings Modes)

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14 15 16 17 18

4 Choose Yes and press the k button.

• The current settings are saved.

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

settings. Rotate toward g (i) again to return to the Save user settings screen.

Save user settings

Save current settings?

Yes

Info

B Clock Battery

If the internal clock battery (A25) is exhausted, the settings saved in E, F or N will be reset. Writing down any important setting is recommended.

C Confirmation Screen of User Settings

Rotate the zoom control toward g (i) in step 4 of Save user settings to display the settings on the screen.

1 Shooting mode 2 Shutter speed (B or D mode) 3 Aperture value (C or D mode) 4Flash mode 5Flash exp. comp. 6Flash control 7 AF area mode, Autofocus mode, AF assist 8 Metering, continuous shooting mode,

Active D-Lighting 9Noise reduction filter 10 Zoom memory 11 Focus mode, Focal length (35mm equiv.), Distortion control 12 Photo info, Virtual horizon display 13 Initial monitor display 14 Image quality, Image size 15 ISO sensitivity 16 White balance 17 Auto bracketing 18 Picture Control

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E, F and N (User Settings Modes)

Changing E, F or N Mode Settings

• Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A55

• Exposure Compensation ➝ A66

• Features That Can Be Set Using the Quick Menu Dial ➝ A67

• Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button

- Shooting menu ➝ A71

-Specialized menu for E, F or N ➝ A73

- Setup menu ➝ A110

C Resetting for E, F and N

If Reset user settings is selected in specialized menu for E, F or N, the settings that are saved in the user settings are reset as follows:

• Specialized menus for E, F and N: Shooting mode: A Programmed auto, Focal length

(35mm equiv.): 28 mm, Photo info: information hidden, Virtual horizon display: Circle,

Shooting Features

Initial monitor display: Show info, Flash mode: U Auto, Focus: A Autofocus, Self-timer: Off, AF assist: Auto

• Shooting menu, quick menu: Same as the default setting for each item.

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Auto

Autofocus

Center (normal)

Self-timer

n Self-timer (A59)/ Smile timer (A60)/ Remote control

D Focus mode (A62)

G AF area mode

m Flash mode (A56)

Press the multi selector H (m), J (n), I (D), or K (G) while shooting to operate the following functions.

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Available Functions

Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows.

• See “List of the Default Settings” (A64) for more information on the default

settings in each shooting mode.

Function A y u

m Flash mode (A56) w

A, B, C, D,

E, F, N

w –

Self-timer (A59) www

Smile timer (A60) ww–

Remote control

www

D Focus mode (A62) www

–– w –

G AF area mode

Use the Remote Control ML-L3 (available separately) to release the shutter (E104).

Set the method of how to change the focus area for autofocus (A71). Set Multi selector right press to Off in the setup menu (A110) if you do not want to display the selected focus area when the multi sector K is pressed.

The setting varies with scene mode or special effects. See “List of the Default Settings” (A64) for more information.

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

You can shoot pictures with a flash by raising the built-in flash. You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions.

1 Lower the K (flash pop-up)

control to raise the flash.

• When the flash is lowered, the flash

mode is fixed at W (off ).

2 Press H (m flash mode) on the multi selector.

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3 Press the multi selector to select the desired

mode and press the k button.

• See “Available Flash Modes” (A57) for more

information.

• When the manual flash is selected, select the flash

output and press the k button.

• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the

selection will be canceled.

• When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a

few seconds even if monitor indicators (A9) are turned on.

Auto

4 Frame the subject and shoot.

• When you press the shutter-release button halfway,

you can check the current flash mode by the icon at the top of the monitor.

- On: When the shutter-release button is pressed all the

way, the flash will fire in accordance with the flash mode set. When U (auto) is set, the flash will fire if W is displayed.

- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures.

- Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Available Flash Modes

Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

Auto with red-eye reduction

Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits (A58).

Off

Flash does not fire.

• Available when an external flash unit (optional) is attached.

Fill flash

The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.

Manual

Flash is forcibly fired at the flash output that is set for the built-in flash or optional Speedlight SB-400.

• Choose the flash output from SFul l (full flash), S1/2, S1/4, S1/8, S1/16, S1/32, S1/64 and S1/128 (SB-400 only). For example, when S1/16 is chosen,

the flash is 1/16 of the full flash.

Slow sync

Fill flash is combined with a slow shutter speed. Suitable for portraits of human subjects shot at night or under dim light. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background.

Rear-curtain sync

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

Commander mode

The camera's built-in flash emits low-level flashes and an off-camera optional flash unit is controlled wirelessly as a remote flash (E57). The Speedlight fires according to the Commander mode options set in the shooting menu (A70).

• Not available when an optional flash unit is attached.

• Can be used when A, B, C, D, E, F or N mode is selected.

Shooting Features

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

B High Temperature Caution

If you are taking pictures repeatedly with the flash within a short period of time, the flash unit and its surrounding area can become hot. Before lowering the flash, be sure to allow the flash unit and its surrounding area to cool down.

C Lowering the Flash

When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut.

C Effective Range of the Built-in Flash

The built-in flash has a range of about 0.5 to 10 m (1 ft 8 in. to 32 ft) for wide-angle position, and

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about 0.5 to 5.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 18 ft) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto).

C Flash Mode Setting

• The setting varies with shooting mode. See “Available Functions” (A55) and “List of the Default Settings” (A64) for more information.

• Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. See “Features Not Available in Combination” (A79) for more information.

• The changed flash mode setting applied in the following situations is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

- When shooting mode A, B, C or D is used

- When V (auto with red-eye reduction) is selected in A (auto) mode

C Auto with Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). If the camera detects “red-eye“ when a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before it is recorded. Note the following when taking pictures:

• The time required to save the picture increases slightly.

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

• In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye

reduction processing. In these cases, choose another mode and try again.

C External Flash Unit

You can attach the Nikon Speedlights to the camera's accessory shoe (A1) to take pictures. See “Speedlights (External Flash Unit)” (A87) for more information.

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

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Using the Self-timer

The self-timer is suitable for taking group shots including yourself and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set in the setup menu (

110) to

Off

when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

Vibration reduction

1 Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector.

2 Use the multi selector to select n10s (or

n2s, n1s) and press the k button.

• To change the time for self-timer, press K before

pressing the k button.

• n10s (10 seconds): suitable for group pictures.

• n2s (2 seconds), n1s (1 second): suitable for

preventing camera shake.

• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto

release) is displayed (A42). The self-timer is not available.

• The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.

• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

Self-timer

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

• Set the focus and exposure.

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4 Press the shutter-release button all the

way.

•

The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and remains lit (except n1s

• When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFF.

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

C More Information

See “Self-timer: after release” (A110) for more information.

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

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Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer)

When this mode is selected, the camera detects smiling faces and automatically releases the shutter even if you do not press the shutter-release button.

• This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), A, B, C, D,

E, F, N, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait.

1 Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector.

• Change any flash mode, exposure, or shooting menu

settings before pressing the n button.

2 Use the multi selector to choose a (Smile

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timer), and press the k button.

• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

Smile timer

3 Frame the picture and wait for the subject to

smile without pressing the shutter-release button.

• When the camera detects a face, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When the camera focuses on that face, the double border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked.

• Up to 3 faces are detected. When more than one face is detected, the face closest to the center of the frame is framed by a double border and the others by single borders.

• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is automatically released.

• Each time the shutter is released, automatic shooting using face detection and smile detection is repeated.

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4 Finish shooting.

• To cancel smile detection and finish shooting, return to step 1 and select OFF.

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

B Notes on Smile Timer

• The digital zoom is not available.

• Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly.

• See “Using Face Detection” (A85) for more information.

• The smile timer cannot be used simultaneously with certain shooting modes. See “Available

Functions” (A55) and “List of the Default Settings” (A64) for more information.

• Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. See “Features Not

Available in Combination” (A79) for more information.

C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes

When the camera detects a face, the self-timer lamp flashes. The lamp quickly flashes immediately after the shutter is released.

C Releasing the Shutter Manually

The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame.

C More Information

See “Autofocus” (A86) for more information.

Shooting Features

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Using Focus Mode

Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene.

1 Press I (p focus mode) on the multi selector.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

focus mode and press the k button.

• See “Available Focus Modes” (A63) for more information.

Shooting Features

• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

• When A (autofocus) is applied, P is only displayed for a few seconds even if monitor indicators (A9) are turned on.

Autofocus

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Available Focus Modes

Autofocus

The camera automatically adjusts the focus according to the distance to the subject. Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more, or 80 cm (2 ft 8 in.) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

Close range only/D Macro close-up

Use for close-ups of flowers or small objects. How close you can be to the subject while shooting depends on the zoom position. When the zoom ratio is set to a position where Z/F and the zoom indicator light in green, the camera can focus on subjects at approx. 10 cm (4 in.) or farther from the lens. At the maximum wide-angle zoom position (zoom position G), the camera can focus on subjects at approx. 2 cm (0.8 in.) or farther from the lens.

• When using the maximum telephoto zoom position, the camera can focus on subjects at approx. 45 cm (1 ft 6 in.) or farther from the lens.

• When using C (close range only), the camera focuses on subjects in close range. The camera may not be able to focus on subjects at far distances.

Infinity

Use when shooting distant scenes through window glass or when shooting landscapes. The camera automatically adjusts the focus near infinity.

• The camera may not be able to focus on nearby objects.

• The flash mode is set to W (off).

Manual focus

The focus can be adjusted for any subject that is a distance of 2 cm (0.8 in.) to infinity from the lens (E2). The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.

• This function can be used when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D, E, F, N, special effects mode, Sports scene mode, movie mode or movie custom setting mode.

B Note on Shooting with the Flash

The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).

C Focus Mode Setting

• The setting varies with the shooting mode. See “Available Functions” (A55) and “List of the Default Settings” (A64) for more information.

• Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. See “Features Not Available in Combination” (A79) for more information.

• For shooting modes A, B, C and D, the changed focus mode setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

C Macro Close-up

In shooting modes such as scene modes that cannot use the Autofocu s mode (A71), Full-time AF may be turned on and the camera will adjust focus even if the shutter-release button is not

pressed halfway when C (close range only) or D (macro close-up) is set. You may hear a sound of the camera focusing.

Shooting Features

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

List of the Default Settings

The default settings in each shooting mode are described below.

• Similar information about scene mode can be found on the next page.

(A56)

Self-timer

(A59)

Focus mode

(A62)

OFF A w

A y

OFF A –

AF area mode

–

Shooting mode

Flash mode

A (auto) (A34) U OFF u (special

effects) (A45)

A, B, C, D(A48) U OFF E, F, N(User

settings) (A52)

U OFF

e (movie),

h (movie

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custom setting)

(A101)

When the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at W (off).

Smile timer can also be selected.

E (manual focus) cannot be selected.

The flash is fixed at W (off) when Zoom exposure or Defocus during exposure is selected.

s (subject tracking) and M (target finding AF) are not available. The AF area mode is fixed at Center (normal), when Zoom exposure is selected.

The setting cannot be changed.

• The setting applied in shooting modes A, B, C and D is saved in the camera’s

memory even after the camera is turned off (except for self-timer).

(A71)

C Features Not Available in Combination

Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings (A79).

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Default settings in scene mode are described below.

(A56)

Self-timer

(A59)

OFF A

OFF B

OFF

OFF OFF A

OFF B

OFF p

OFF

OFF B

OFF A OFF A

OFF

Focus mode

(A62)

AF area mode

(A71)

–

Flash mode

x (A36) U b (A36) V OFF c (A37) W d (A37) W e (A37) V f (A37) V

Z (A37) U OFF A z (A37) U OFF A

h (A37) W i (A38) W j (A38) W

k (A38) W OFF C u (A39) W l (A39) W m (A39) W

n (A39) W OFF A o (A40) X/W p (A41) W

O (A42) W s (A43) W

When the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at W (off).

The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. The setting cannot be changed when using the built-in flash.

The setting cannot be changed.

Smile timer can also be selected.

When the shutter is released using self-timer or remote control, continuous shooting cannot be performed.

A (autofocus) or E (manual focus) can be selected.

The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.

A (autofocus) or p (macro close-up) can be selected.

When the shutter is released using self-timer or remote control, BSS (Best Shot Selector) is disabled.

When HDR is set to Off, the flash mode is fixed at X (fill flash). When HDR is set to other than Off, the flash mode is fixed at W (off).

The setting cannot be changed when using Easy panorama.

Pet portrait auto release (A42) can b e set to on or off. Self-t imer and r emote con trol cann ot be used.

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Exposure

Exposure compensation dial mark

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Exposure compensation value

Compensation Dial

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

When the exposure compensation is set for shooting, the brightness of the overall image can be adjusted to make it brighter or darker.

Select the compensation value by rotating the exposure compensation dial.

Setting Explanation

“+“ side

“-“ side

“0“

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• When set to a value other than “0“, the H mark and

compensation value are displayed on the monitor screen and the exposure compensation dial mark turns on when shooting.

C Exposure Compensation Value

• If the exposure compensation value is set to a value other than 0.0 when the shooting mode is D

(manual) mode, the exposure is not compensated and the standard value of exposure indicator will change.

• When the shooting mode is Fireworks show scene mode (A39), exposure compensation

cannot be used.

• When the exposure compensation is set while using a flash, the compensation is applied to both

the background exposure and to the flash output.

Make the subject brighter than the exposure set by the camera.

Make the subject darker than the exposure set by the camera.

Cancel the exposure compensation.

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C Exposure Compensation During Movie Recording

• The range of exposure compensation values that can be set is between -2 and +2.

• Once movie recording starts, the compensation value is not adjusted even when the exposure

compensation dial is rotated.

• If the exposure compensation value is set to a value other than 0.0 when Shooting mode

(A108) of the movie custom setting is Manual, the exposure is not compensated and the standard value of the exposure indicator will not change either.

Features That Can Be Set Using the Quick Menu Dial

Quick menu dial

Quick menu button

Quick menu dial mark

(Shooting Mode)

When the quick menu dial is rotated while shooting, the quick menu is displayed for the function that is selected with the mark. When the quick menu is displayed, the quick menu dial mark turns on.

See “Using the Quick Menu” (A69) for more information.

Available functions differ according to the shooting mode.

Dial

position

a Image quality/Image size (A68) ww ww b ISO sensitivity (A68) – w –– c White balance (A68) – w d Auto bracketing (A68) – w –– I My Menu (A68) – w ––

a Picture Control (A68) – w ––

Function A

A, B, C, D,

E, F, N

y u

––

C Features Not Available in Combination

Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings (A79).

Shooting Features

Features That Can Be Set Using the Quick Menu Dial (Shooting Mode)

Available Quick Menu

Option Description A

Image quality/ Image size

ISO sensitivity

Shooting Features

White balance

Auto bracketing

My Menu

Picture Control

Set the image quality (compression ratio) and image size to be recorded (A75). The default setting of image quality is Normal, and of image size is F 4000×3000.

Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to take pictures of darker subjects. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto (default setting), the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

• In D (manual) mode, when set to Auto, ISO 80-200, ISO

80-400 or ISO 80-800, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO

80.

Adjust colors in the image closer to the colors as they appear to the eye. Although Auto (normal) (default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to the sky conditions or light source to achieve better results if the default setting results are unsatisfactory.

• To adjust white balance using color temperature (x), select x Choose color temp. of White balance in the first line, and then select the value in Choose color temp. in the second line.

• The preset value for preset manual applies commonly to A, B, C, D, E, F and N shooting modes, and movie mode.

Continuous shooting can be performed while changing the exposure (brightness) automatically with the shutter speed (Tv), aperture value (Av) or ISO sensitivity (Sv), or multiple images can be recorded while varying the white balance (WB). The default setting is OFF.

Display only the menu items that are frequently used for shooting.

• Options that are displayed in My Menu can be changed from Customize My Menu in the setup menu (A110).

Change the settings for image recording according to the shooting scene or your preferences. The default setting is Standard.

E31

E33

E36

E86

E38

Features That Can Be Set Using the Quick Menu Dial (Shooting Mode)

1342

NORMAL

Image size

Image quality

Using the Quick Menu

1 Rotate the quick menu dial to

select a quick menu.

• Quick menu can also be displayed by pressing the quick menu button.

2 Use the multi selector to select a menu item.

• Press J or K to change the setting value.

The value can also be changed by rotating the main command dial.

• When there are multiple setting items, press H or I to select.

3 After completing the settings, press the quick menu button or the k

button.

• The monitor display reverts to shooting screen.

Shooting Features

Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu)

1/250

1280

F5.6

Button (Shooting Mode)

The shooting menu can be set by pressing the d button in shooting mode.

Shooting menu

Custom Picture Control

Metering Continuous AF area mode

1280

1/250

F5.61/250

F5.6

Available functions differ according to the shooting mode.

Function A

Custom Picture Control (A71) – w – –

Shooting Features

Metering (A71) – w –– Continuous (A71) – w – – AF area mode (A71) – w – Autofocus mode (A71) – w –– Flash exp. comp. (A71) – w –– Noise reduction filter (A71) – w –– Built-in ND filter (A72) – w –– Distortion control (A72) – w –– Active D-Lighting (A72) – w –– Zoom memory (A72) – w –– Startup zoom position (A72) – w –– M exposure preview (A72) – w –– Focus-coupled metering (A72) – w –– Commander mode (A72) – w ––

In E, F or N mode, the specialized menu for E, F or N is displayed in the top tab and the shooting menu is displayed in the second tab from the top. See A73 for more information on specialized menu for E, F or N.

The type of scene can be selected. See A35 for more information.

The type of effects can be selected in Special effects mode. See A45 for more information.

Subject tracking and Target finding AF are not available.

A, B, C, D,

E, F, N

Autofocus mode Flash exp. comp. Noise reduction lter

y 2u

C Features Not Available in Combination

Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings (A79).

C More Information

See “Basic Menu Operations“ (A10) for more information.

Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode)

Options Available in the Shooting Menu

Option Description A

Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)

Metering

Continuous

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Flash exp. comp.

Noise reduction filter

Allow you to store the customized settings based in COOLPIX Picture Control, which can set picture editing options for recording images according to the shooting scene or your preferences.

Select the method that the camera uses to measure the brightness of the subject. The camera adjusts the exposure, which is a combination of shutter speed and aperture value, based on the brightness measurement. The default setting is Matrix.

Set the mode used for taking a series of pictures.

• The default setting is Single (i.e. only one picture is captured at a time).

• When Continuous H, Continuous M, Continuous L, or BSS (A39) is set, the pictures are shot continuously while the shutter-release button is fully held down.

• If Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or Multi-shot 16 is set, the specified number of pictures

are shot continuously when the shutter-release button is fully held down.

• If the Intvl timer shooting is set, the pictures are shot continuously at the set interval of 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, or 10 min when the shutter-release button is fully held down once.

Set how the camera determines the focus area using the autofocus to Face priority (A85), Auto, Manual,

Center (normal), Center (wide), Subject tracking or Target finding AF (A84).

• The AF area mode can also be selected by pressing the

multi selector K (G).

When Single AF (default setting) is selected, the camera

s only while the shutter-release button is pressed

focuse halfway. When Full-time AF is selected, the camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

Adjust the flash output. Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark. The default setting is 0.0.

Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed when recording the picture. The default setting is Normal.

E42

E43

Shooting Features

E44

E47

E51

E52

Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode)

Option Description A

Select On or Off (default setting) for the built-in ND filter.

Built-in ND filter

Distortion control

Active D-Lighting

Zoom memory

Shooting Features

Startup zoom position

M exposure preview

Focus-coupled metering

Commander mode

Set this feature to On in conditions such as too bright overexposure results from the subject, so that the amount of light that enters the camera is reduced.

Select whether to correct the peripheral distortion that occurs due to the intrinsic characteristics of lenses. Enabling distortion control reduces the size of the frame, as compared to when distortion control is not enabled. The default setting is Off.

Prevent loss of contrast details in highlights and shadows when shooting images. The default setting is Off.

When the zoom control is operated while pressing the w1 button, the camera changes in steps to the focal length (equivalent to 35mm [135] format of angle of view) of the zoom lens that is set in advance.

• The default setting is on w for all the check boxes.

When the camera is turned on, the zoom position moves to the focal length (equivalent to 35mm [135] format of angle of view) of the zoom lens that is set in advance. The default setting is 28 mm.

When On is selected, the exposure setting resulting from the shutter speed and aperture value set in D (manual) mode is reflected in the brightness on the shooting screen. The default setting is Off.

When On (default setting) is selected and if Metering (A71) is set to Matrix or Spot and AF area mode (A71) is set to Manual, the brightness of the subject is measured by giving higher priority to the focus area.

Set how the optional flash unit fires when the flash mode (A57) is set to z (commander mode). The default setting for Flash mode is Standard flash and Flash control mode is TTL.

that for

E52

E53

E54

E55

E56

Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode)

Available Specialized Menu for E, F or N

In E, F or N mode, the following settings for the specialized menu can be changed, as well as the shooting menu.

Set to E, F or N mode M d button M E, F or N tab

User settings

Save user settings

Reset user settings Shooting mode Focal length (35mm equiv.) Photo info Virtual horizon display Initial monitor display

Option

Save user settings

Reset user settings

The current settings are stored. 52

The settings saved to E, F or N are reset. 54

Description A

Choose the standard shooting mode (default setting is A). The

Shooting mode

current flexible program (when set to A), shutter speed (when set to B or D) or aperture value (when set to C or D) settings are also saved.

Focal length (35mm equiv.)

Set the zoom position for when the mode dial is set. Select 28 mm (default setting), 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm, 105 mm, 135 mm, 200 mm, Current zoom position or Not stored.

Set whether or not the virtual horizon, histogram and framing

Photo info

grid are displayed on the monitor screen when the mode dial is set. This setting is not applied to the setup menu settings.

Virtual horizon display

Initial monitor display

Set the virtual horizon display for when the mode dial is set. This setting is not applied to the setup menu settings.

Set the information displayed on the monitor screen when the mode dial is set (default setting is Show info).

Flash mode Set the flash mode for when the mode dial is set. 56

Set the focus mode for when the mode dial is set. The current

Focus

focus distance is also saved when the focus mode is E (manual focus).

Shooting Features

110

Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode)

Option

Self-timer Set the self-timer when the mode dial is set.

AF assist

Shooting Features

Enable or disable the AF assist mode for when the mode dial is set. This setting is not applied to the setup menu settings.

Description A

111

Changing the Image Quality and Image Size

Display the shooting screen M a (Quick menu dial) (A69) M Image quality/Image size

The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording.

• When the mode dial is rotated to e (movie) mode or h (movie custom setting) mode, Movie options can be set (A106).

Available Image Quality

Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.

Option

a Fine

Normal (default

setting)

NRW (RAW) +

Fine*

NRW (RAW) +

Normal*

F NRW (RAW)*

* NRW (RAW) images cannot be selected in scene mode or special effects mode (except for Zoom

exposure and Defocus during exposure).

Fine image quality than Normal, suitable for enlargement or high quality prints. File format: JPEG, compression ratio of about 1:4

Normal image quality, suitable for most applications. File format: JPEG, compression ratio of about 1:8

Two images are recorded at the same time: one NRW (RAW) image and one fine-quality JPEG image.

Two images are recorded at the same time: one NRW (RAW) image and one normal-quality JPEG image.

Raw data from the image sensor are saved. Create JPEG image files after shooting using NRW (RAW) processing in the playback

A93).

menu (

• When NRW (RAW) is selected, Image size is reset to

F 4000×3000.

File format: NRW (RAW)

Description

Shooting Features

Changing the Image Quality and Image Size

C COOLPIX P7700 NRW (RAW) Images

• The extension of the picture taken is “.NRW.”

• NRW (RAW) images cannot be printed. Creating JPEG images with NRW (RAW) processing

enables the images to be printed using PictBridge compatible printers or in digital photo labs.

• No editing other than NRW (RAW) processing can be performed for images in the NRW (RAW)

format. To edit such images, first create JPEG images using NRW (RAW) processing (A94), and then edit the JPEG images.

• ViewNX 2 needs to be installed on the computer to be able to view NRW (RAW) images on the

computer. Capture NX 2 is also compatible with NRW (RAW) images.

• Install ViewNX 2 on a computer using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM (See “Using ViewNX 2”

(A97).) For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in ViewNX 2.

C Image Quality Setting

• The setting for image quality is shown by an icon displayed on the monitor during shooting and

Shooting Features

playback (A12 to 15).

• The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except for shooting modes E, F and N).

• NRW (RAW) images cannot be recorded in the following shooting modes.

-Scene mode

- Special effect mode (except for Zoom exposure and Defocus during exposure) When the mode is changed to scene mode or special effect mode (except for Zoom exposure

and Defocus during exposure) from other shooting modes, the image quality is changed according to situation as follows.

- When NRW (RAW) is set, the image quality is changed to Normal.

- When NRW (RAW) + Fine or NRW (RAW) + Normal is set, the image quality is changed to

Fine or Normal respectively.

• The digital zoom cannot be used when Image quality is set to NRW (RAW), NRW (RAW) + Fine

or NRW (RAW) + Normal.

• Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. See “Features Not

Available in Combination” (A79) for more information.

C Recording of NRW (RAW) and JPEG Images at the Same Time

• The NRW (RAW) image and the JPEG image that are recorded at the same time have the same file

number but with their own file extensions, “.NRW” and “.JPG” (E100).

• When playing back on the camera, only the JPEG image is displayed.

• Note that when the JPEG image is deleted by pressing the l button, the NRW (RAW) image that

was recorded at the same time is also deleted.

C More Information

• See “Number of Exposures Remaining” (A78) for more information.

• See “File and Folder Names” (E100) for more information.

Changing the Image Quality and Image Size

Available Image Size

You can set the JPEG image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recorded with an image quality of Fine or Normal. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded. Conversely, small image sizes are suitable for pictures attached to e-mails or used on web pages. However, printing small images in large print sizes results in the image turning “grainy.”

Options* Description

4000×3000

(default setting)

E 3264×2448 L 2272×1704 B 1600×1200 Smaller than L 2272×1704; for recording more pictures.

f 640×480

I 3984×2656

u 3968×2232 Record pictures with the same aspect ratio (16:9) as wide sc reen TV.

H 3000×3000 Record square pictures.

* The total number of pixels captured, and the number of pixels captured horizontally and

vertically. Example: F 4000×3000 = 12 megapixels, 4000 × 3000 pixels

Record pictures with finer detail than those shot at E 3264×2448.

Good balance between file size and quality; suitable in most situations.

Record pictures suitable for display on a television with a screen aspect ratio of 4:3, or for e-mail attachment.

Record pictures with the same aspect ratio (3:2) as those shot with 35mm [135] format film cameras.

C Image Size Setting

• The setting for the image size is shown by an icon displayed on the monitor during shooting and

playback (A12 to 15).

• The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except for shooting modes E, F and N).

• The size of JPEG images can be chosen when you create JPEG images from NRW (RAW) images

using NRW (RAW) processing (A94) (up to a maximum of 4000 × 3000 pixels).

•Image size for the JPEG image can be set when NRW (RAW) + Fine or NRW (RAW) + Normal is

selected. However, note that I 3984×2656, u 3968×2232 and H 3000×3000 cannot be selected.

• Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. See “Features Not

Available in Combination” (A79) for more information.

Shooting Features

Changing the Image Quality and Image Size

Number of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of Image size (A77) and Image quality (A75) settings. Note that the number of exposures that can be stored differs depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on th e make of memory card, even if the capacity of the memory card is the same. After removing the memory card, check the indicator showing the number of exposures that can be stored in the internal memory (approx. 86 MB) on the screen during shooting.

(4 GB)

620

1,110

140

930

1,650

1,880 3,350

3,650 6,350

20,100 30,100

700

1,270

840

1,500

830

1,470

Image size Image quality

4000×3000

(default setting)

3264×2448

2272×1704

Shooting Features

1600×1200

640×480

3984×2656

3968×2232

3000×3000

1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, “9999” is displayed. 2 The print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi.

Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by the printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, even with the same image size setting, images printed at higher resolutions print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions print larger than the size indicated.

3 The print size of NRW (RAW) images differs according to the image size of the NRW (RAW)

processed images (A94).

Fine Normal NRW (RAW)

Fine Normal

Memory card

Print size

(cm/in.)

34 × 25/13 × 10

28 × 21/11 × 8

19 × 14/7.5 × 5.6

13 × 10/5.3 × 4

5 × 4/2 × 1.5

34 × 22/13 × 8.8

33 × 19/13 × 7.4

25 × 25/10 × 10

C Printing Images of Size 1:1

Change the printer setting to “Border” when printing images with the size set to 1:1. The images may not be printed in 1:1 ratio depending on the printer. See the instruction manual of the printer or check with the authorized print dealer for further details.

Features Not Available in Combination

Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings.

Restricted function

Flash mode

Self-timer/Smile timer/Remote control

Focus mode

Image quality

Image size

ISO sensitivity

Setting Description

Focus mode (A62)

Image quality (A75)

Continuous (A71)

Auto bracketing (A68)

AF area mode (A71)

Continuous (A71)

Auto bracketing (A68)

Image quality (A75)

Continuous (A71)

Active D-Lighting (A72)

When B (infinity) is selected for shooting, the flash is not available.

When NRW (RAW) images are recorded, red-eye reduction processing is not performed even if V (auto with red-eye reduction) is set (including JPEG images when both NRW (RAW) and JPEG images were recorded at the same time).

The flash is not available.

When Subject tracking is selected for shooting, the self-timer/smile timer/remote control are not available.

When Subject tracking is selected, E (manual focus) is not available.

When BSS, Multi-shot 16, Continuous H: 120 fps or

Continuous H: 60 fps is selected for shooting, NRW (RAW), NRW (RAW) + Fine or NRW (RAW) + Normal

is not available.

When WB bracketing is selected for shooting, NRW (RAW), NRW (RAW) + Fine or NRW (RAW) + Normal is not available.

• When Image quality is set to NRW (RAW), Image

size is fixed at F 40

• When

the image quality is set to NRW (RAW) + Fine

or NRW (RAW) + Normal, Image size of the JPEG image can be set. Note, however, that I 3984×2656, u 3968×2232 and H 3000×3000 cannot be selected.

• When Multi-shot 16 is selected for shooting, Image

size is fixed at D (2560 × 1920 pixels).

• When Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60

fps is selected for shooting, Image size is fixed at A

(1280 × 960 pixels).

When Multi-shot 16, Continuous H: 120 fps or

Continuous H: 60 fps is selected for shooting, ISO sensitivity is fixed at Auto.

• When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto and Active DLighting is set to any mode other than Off, the

maximum value for ISO sensitivity is set to ISO 800.

• When Active D- Lighting is set to any mode other than Off for shooting, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200 or Hi

1 in ISO sensiti

vity is

00×3000.

not available.

Shooting Features

Features Not Available in Combination

Restricted function

ISO sensitivity

White balance

Picture Control

Metering

Shooting Features

Continuous/ Auto bracketing

AF area mode

Setting Description

Shooting mode of movie custom setting (A108)

Picture Control (A68)

Active D-Lighting (A72)

Shooting mode of movie custom setting (A108)

Active D-Lighting (A72)

Continuous (A71)/Auto bracketing (A68)

Self-timer (A59)/Remote control(A55)

Smile timer (A60)

Image quality (A75)

Picture Control (A68)

Smile timer (A60)

Focus mode (A62)

Picture Control (A68)

White balance (A68)

• If ISO sensitivity is set to Auto when Shooting mode is Manual, ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 80.

• When Shooting mode is Special effects, ISO sensitivity is switched to Auto.

When Monochrome is selected for shooting, White balance is fixed at Auto (normal).

When using Active D-Lighting for shooting, Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be adjusted.

When Shooting mode is Special effects, Picture

Control is not available.

Metering is reset to Matrix when Active D-Lighting is set to any mode other than Off.

Continuous and Auto bracketing are not available

simultaneously. Auto bracketing is reset to OFF when Continuous is set to any mode other than Single. The setting for Continuous is reset to Single when Aut

is set to any mode other than OFF.

Continuous H, Continuous M, Continuous L, or BSS and self-timer/remote control are not available simultaneously. When self-timer or remote control is set, a single picture is shot.

When the camera detects smiling faces and the shutter is released, only one picture is shot. If Intvl timer shooting is set, shooting finishes automatically after one picture is shot.

BSS, Multi-shot 16, Continuous H: 120 fps,

Continuous H: 60 fps or White balance bracketing cannot be used when Image quality is set to NRW (RAW), NRW (RAW) + Fine or NRW (RAW) + Normal.

When Monochrome is selected for shooting, White balance bracketing is not available.

The camera takes a picture using face detection

regardless of the applied AF area mode option.

When set to E (manual focus), the AF area mode cannot be set.

When Target finding AF is selected and Picture Control is set to Monochrome, AF area mode

operates using the Auto setting.

When Target finding AF is selected, and if the white

balance is set to Preset manual, Incandescent, FL3 in

Fluorescent or Choose color temp., or fine adjustment

of each white balance setting is performed, AF area

mode operates using the Auto setting.

o brac

keting

Features Not Available in Combination

Restricted function

Autofocus mode

Built-in ND filter

Active DLighting

Photo info

Print date

Sound settings

Digital zoom

Setting Description

Smile timer (A60)

Focus mode (A62)

AF area mode (A71)

Shooting mode of movie custom setting (A108)

ISO sensitivity (A68)

Smile timer (A60)

AF area mode (A71)

Image quality (A75)

Continuous (A71)

Auto bracketing (A68)

Smile timer (A60)

Focus mode (A62)

Image quality (A75)

Continuous (A71)

AF area mode (A71)

Zoom memory (A4, 72)

Autofocus mode option cannot be changed when shooting with the smile timer.

When the focus mode is set to B (Infinity), the focus mode operates using the Single AF setting.

When AF area mode is set to Face priority, Subject tracking or Target finding AF, AF area mode operates using the Single AF setting.

When Shooting mode is set to Special effects, the built-in ND filter is automatically controlled.

When ISO sensitivity is set to 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200

or Hi 1, Active D-Lighting is not available.

The virtual horizon is not displayed when shooting with

the smile timer.

• The virtual horizon is not displayed when shooting with Face priority.

• The virtual horizon is not displayed when shooting with Subject tracking. After the subject has been registered (during subject tracking), the histogram is not displayed.

• The virtual horizon and histogram are not displayed when shooting with Target finding AF.

en Imag

(RAW) + Fine or NRW (RAW) + Normal, print date is

not available.

When Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected for shooting, print date is not available.

When Continuous H, Continuous M, Continuous L,

Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected for shooting, shutter sound is

disabled.

When AE Bracketing (Tv), AE Bracketing (Av) or AE Bracketing (Sv) is selected for shooting, shutter sound is disabled.

The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting with the smile timer.

The digital zoom cannot be used when E (manual focus) is selected.

The digital zoom cannot be used when Image quality is set to NRW (RAW), NRW (RAW) + Fine or NRW (RAW) + Normal.

The digital zoom cannot be used when Multi-shot 16 is selected for shooting.

The digital zoom cannot be

Subject tracking.

The digital zoom cannot be used while the w1 button

is pressed.

e quality is set to NRW (RAW), NRW

used wh

Shooting Features

en shooting with

Features Not Available in Combination

B Notes on Digital Zoom

• The digital zoom cannot be used with certain shooting modes.

• When the digital zoom is in effect, selectable options for AF area mode or metering mode are

restricted (E75).

The Control Range of the Shutter Speed

The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value or the ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings.

A, B, C, D Modes

Control range

to 6 s

to 4 s

to 3 s

to 2 s

to 1.6 s

to 1 s

to 1/2 s

1/40003 to 60 s

1/40003 to 30 sISO 640 1/40003 to 2.5 s

1/40003 to 15 sISO 1250 1/40003 to 1.3 s

1/4000

Shooting Features

ISO sensitivity (A68)

Setting

Auto2, ISO 80-200 ISO 80-400 ISO 80-800

A, B, C mode D mode

1/40003 to 1 s

ISO 80, 100 1/40003 to 15 s

ISO 125 1/40003 to 13 s

ISO 160 1/40003 to 10 s

ISO 200 1/40003 to 8 s

ISO 250 1/4000

ISO 320 1/40003 to 5 s

ISO 400 1/4000

ISO 500 1/4000

ISO 800 1/4000

ISO 1000 1/4000

ISO 1600 1/4000

ISO 2000 1/40003 to 1/1.3 s

ISO 3200 1/4000

Hi 1 1/40003 to 1/4 s 1/40003 to 2 s

to 8 sISO 2500 1/40003 to 1/1.6 s

Nikon COOLPIX P7700 Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Read This First

Confirming the Package Contents

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

The Camera Body

Principle Functions of the Controls

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap

Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor

Basic Menu Operations

Monitor Screen

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Preparation 1 Charge the Battery

Preparation 2 Insert the Battery

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Approved Memory Cards

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Turning the Camera On and Off

Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Available Shooting Modes

Step 3 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

Step 5 Play Back Images

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Viewing a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene

Characteristics of Each Scene

Using Skin Softening

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Available Functions

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

Using the Self-timer

Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer)

Using Focus Mode

List of the Default Settings

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Available Quick Menu

Using the Quick Menu

Options Available in the Shooting Menu

Changing the Image Quality and Image Size

Available Image Quality

Available Image Size

Features Not Available in Combination

The Control Range of the Shutter Speed