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DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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AVC Patent Portfolio License
his product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard
(“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in
a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider
licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
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Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
More on Shooting
More on Playback
Editing Images
Movie Recording and Playback
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
Basic Camera Setup
Caring for the Camera
Technical Notes and Index
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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.
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 Charging AC Adapter,
unplug the Charging AC Adapter and
remove the battery immediately,
taking care to avoid burns. Continued
operation could result in injury. After
removing or disconnecting the power
source, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service representative for
inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or Charging AC Adapter could
result in injury. Repairs should be
performed only by qualified
technicians. Should the camera or
Charging AC Adapter break open as
the result of a fall or other accident,
take the product to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection,
after unplugging the product and/or
removing the battery.
Do not use the camera or
Charging AC Adapter in the
presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap with
care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into their
mouths.
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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
Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter,
be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge
the battery by using a camera that
supports battery charging or by
using a Battery Charger MH-65
(available separately). To charge the
battery with the camera, use either
Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH68P (AR) (supplied) or the Charge
by computer function.
• When inserting the battery, do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery or attempt to remove or
break the battery insulation or casing.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
Do not immerse in or expose to water.
•
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store with metal objects
such as necklaces or hairpins.
• The battery is prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
battery when no charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any change in the battery,
such as discoloration or deformation.
• If liquid from the damaged battery
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water.
Observe the following
precautions when handling
the Charging AC Adapter
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
• Do not handle the plug or go near
the Charging AC Adapter during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the USB cable, place it
under heavy objects, or expose it to
heat or flames. Should the insulation
be damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for
inspection. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or Charging
AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure
to observe this precaution could
result in electric shock.
• 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.
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For Your Safety
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this
device should not be played back on
audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could
cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
Observe caution when using
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no less than
1 m (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.
Do not operate the flash with
the flash window touching a
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in burns or fire.
Avoid contact with liquid
crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury caused by
broken glass and to prevent liquid
crystal from the monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Turn the power off when
using inside an airplane or the
hospital
Turn the power off while inside the
airplane during take off or landing.
Follow the instructions of the hospital
when using while in a hospital. The
electromagnetic waves given out by
this camera may disrupt the electronic
systems of the airplane or the
instruments of the hospital.
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Notices
Notices for Customers in the
U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the
U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the
power outlet if needed.
The power supply unit is intended to
be correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Radio
Frequency Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television
technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be
notified that any changes or
modifications made to this device that
are not expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
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Notices
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notices for customers in Europe
CAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be
collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii
WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii
Notices .......................................................................................................................................................v
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1
Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2
Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4
The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4
The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6
Main Features of the Operation Controls...................................................................................... 8
Using Camera Menus........................................................................................................................................10
Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................11
The Shutter-release Button............................................................................................................................11
Attaching the Camera Strap.........................................................................................................................11
First Steps.............................................................................................................................................12
Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................12
Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................13
Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................14
Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................17
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time ................................................................................18
Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................20
Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................20
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode............................................................... 22
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode.......................................................22
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................23
Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................24
Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................25
Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................26
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images...................................................................................28
Playing Back Images (Playback Mode)....................................................................................................28
Deleting Unwanted Images..........................................................................................................................29
Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................30
Raising and Lowering the Flash..................................................................................................................30
Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................31
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................33
Taking Pictures with the Smile Timer ...........................................................................................34
Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................36
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue .............................37
Operating the Creative Slider.......................................................................................................................38
Adjusting Exposure Compensation.........................................................................................................41
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More on Shooting .............................................................................................................................42
Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)......................................................................................42
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ...........................................................43
Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size).............................................................................................44
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................46
Metering....................................................................................................................................................................48
ISO Sensitivity.........................................................................................................................................................49
AF Area Mode ........................................................................................................................................................50
Autofocus Mode...................................................................................................................................................54
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)...................................................................................55
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector).............56
Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics)....................58
Shooting for a Panorama................................................................................................................................68
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)......................................................70
Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings.........................................................................................72
Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)...........................................................................73
Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings .............................................................................75
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously ...................................................78
More on Playback..............................................................................................................................80
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode....................................................................................80
Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information..................................................................82
Playing Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence).....................83
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback........................................................................85
Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................87
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................88
Playing Back Images by Category..................................................................................................90
Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode)...................................................................92
Adding Images to an Album........................................................................................................................92
Viewing Images in an Album.......................................................................................................................94
Removing Images From an Album ..........................................................................................................95
Using Favorite Pictures Mode......................................................................................................................96
Favorite Pictures Menu ....................................................................................................................................96
Changing the Album Icons ...........................................................................................................................97
Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode.............................................................................................100
Viewing Images in Auto Sort Mode......................................................................................................100
Operations in Auto Sort Mode.................................................................................................................103
Auto Sort Menu .................................................................................................................................................103
Viewing Images by Date (List by Date) ..................................................................................... 104
Viewing Images in List by Date Mode.................................................................................................104
Operations in List by Date Mode............................................................................................................106
List by Date Menu ............................................................................................................................................106
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Playback Options: Playback Menu.............................................................................................. 107
a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order).......................................................................................109
b Slide Show.....................................................................................................................................................113
d Protect ............................................................................................................................................................114
f Rotate Image................................................................................................................................................116
E Voice Memo....................................................................................................................................................117
h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)..........................................119
C Sequence Display Options..................................................................................................................121
C Choose Key Picture .................................................................................................................................121
Editing Images..................................................................................................................................122
Editing Functions..............................................................................................................................122
Image Editing .....................................................................................................................................124
k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation..........................................................124
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast...................................................................125
e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones...........................................................................................126
g Small Picture: (Decreasing Image Size).......................................................................................127
a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy........................................................................................................128
Movie Recording and Playback..................................................................................................129
Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................. 129
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies...........................................................................131
Changing Movie Recording Settings...................................................................................................132
Movie of Movie Options (Normal Speed Movie Type)..............................................................134
Autofocus Mode ..............................................................................................................................................135
Wind Noise Reduction...................................................................................................................................136
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)...................................... 137
Changing HS Movie Settings (HS Movie Type)..............................................................................139
Movie Playback.................................................................................................................................. 140
Deleting Movies.................................................................................................................................................140
Editing Movies....................................................................................................................................141
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers..........................................................143
Connecting to a TV...........................................................................................................................143
Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................ 145
Before Connecting the Camera...............................................................................................................145
Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer...................................................................146
Charging While Connecting to a Computer...................................................................................150
Connecting to a Printer...................................................................................................................151
Connecting the Camera to a Printer.....................................................................................................152
Printing Images One at a Time.................................................................................................................153
Printing Multiple Images..............................................................................................................................154
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Basic Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................157
Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 157
Welcome Screen...............................................................................................................................................159
Date...........................................................................................................................................................................160
Monitor Settings................................................................................................................................................163
Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time).........................................................................................165
Vibration Reduction ........................................................................................................................................166
Motion Detection.............................................................................................................................................168
AF Assist..................................................................................................................................................................169
Digital Zoom .......................................................................................................................................................169
Sound Settings...................................................................................................................................................170
Auto Off ..................................................................................................................................................................171
Format Memory/Format Card..................................................................................................................172
Language...............................................................................................................................................................173
TV Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................173
Charge by Computer......................................................................................................................................174
Blink Warning......................................................................................................................................................175
Reset All ..................................................................................................................................................................177
Firmware Version .............................................................................................................................................179
Caring for the Camera....................................................................................................................180
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance.............................................................................. 180
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................182
Storage....................................................................................................................................................................182
Technical Notes and Index...........................................................................................................183
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 183
Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................184
Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................185
Error Messages...................................................................................................................................186
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................191
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 198
Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................201
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 202
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Introduction
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S8100 digital camera. This
manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital
camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who
use the product will read it.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and
conventions are used:
Introduction
This icon marks cautions,
information that should be read
BD
before use, to prevent damage to
the camera.
This icon marks notes,
information that should be read
C
before using the camera.
This icon marks tips, additional
information that may be helpful
when using the camera.
This icon indicates that more
information is available
A
elsewhere in this manual.
Notations
• Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card
are referred to as “memory card.”
• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”
• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of
buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.
C Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable
memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and
delete, playback, and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The
memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or accessed for
picture storage, deletion, or viewing.
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:
Introduction
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/suppor t/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.co m/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. 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 charger, batteries, Charging AC
Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are
engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic
circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
VOID YOUR
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 reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and
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NIKON WARRANTY.
Holographic seal: Identifies this
device as an authentic Nikon product.
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
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Information and Precautions
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means
of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of
paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the
prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage
stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents
stipulated by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and
private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, 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). Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A 159). Care
should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage
devices.
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Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
Introduction
10
Lens cover closed
213
9
645
7
Flash raised
8
Zoom control..................................................25
f : wide.....................................................25
g : tele........................................................25
1
h : thumbnail playback...........85, 87
i : playback zoom..............................88
j : help......................................................55
2 Shutter-release button......................11, 26
Self-timer lamp...............................................33
3
AF-assist illuminator.................................169
4 Mode dial...........................................................42
4
Power switch/power-on lamp
5
.......................................................................17, 171
6 Microphone (stereo) .....................117, 129
7 Flash .....................................................................30
8 Speaker..................................................118, 140
9 Lens .........................................................182, 198
10 Lens cover
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124
6
1 Monitor ..........................................................6, 23
2 Rotary multi selector.....................................9
3 c (playback) button....................8, 28, 80
Charge lamp.........................................15, 150
4
Flash lamp.........................................................32
5 b (movie-record) button ...............8, 129
6 Tripod socket................................................199
7 d button......10, 43, 90, 108, 133, 158
8 l (delete) button................... 29, 118, 140
9 Cover latch................................................12, 20
Battery-chamber/
10
memory card slot cover....................12, 20
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16 17 18 1915
11 k (apply selection) button......................9
12 Eyelet for camera strap.............................11
13 HDMI mini connector..............................143
14 HDMI connector cover...........................143
USB/audio/video output connector
15
................................................. 14, 143, 146, 152
16 Connector cover........... 14, 143, 146, 152
17 Battery latch.............................................12, 13
18 Battery chamber...........................................12
19 Memory card slot......................................... 20
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Parts of the Camera
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The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback
(actual display varies with current camera settings).
Introduction
The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear
after a few seconds (A 163).
Shooting
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32
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1 Shooting mode*....................22, 55, 70, 73
2 Macro mode ....................................................36
3 Zoom indicator ......................................25, 36
4 Focus indicator...............................................26
5 AE/AF-L indicator..........................................69
6 Flash mode.......................................................30
7 Battery level indicator................................22
8 Vibration reduction icon...............23, 166
9 Motion detection icon............................168
10 Wind noise reduction..............................136
11 “Date not set” indicator...............160, 186
12 Travel destination icon...........................160
13 Date imprint..................................................165
14 Movie type.....................................................134
15 HS movie type.............................................139
16 Image mode....................................................44
(a) Number of exposures remaining
17
(b) Movie length..............................129, 135
* The icon displayed varies with the shooting mode.
6
(still images)..............................................22
F3.5
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1m00s
1m00s
17
15
16
Internal memory indicator..................... 23
Aperture............................................................. 26
Shutter speed.................................................26
Focus area (auto)...................................26, 50
Focus area (for manual or center) .....50
Focus area (face detection)............26, 50
Focus area
(subject tracking mode)...........................70
Center-weighted metering area ........ 48
ISO sensitivity...........................................31, 49
Exposure compensation value.....40, 41
Vividness............................................................ 40
Hue........................................................................40
White balance................................................ 46
Continuous shooting mode ................. 73
Self-timer/smile timer ........................33, 34
Backlighting (HDR)...................................... 60
Still image capture
(movie recording) .....................................131
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1 Date of recording .........................................18
2 Time of recording.........................................18
3 Protect icon...................................................114
4 Sequence display..................................83, 86
5 Volume indicator ............................118, 140
Album icon in favorite pictures mode
..................................................................................94
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Category icon in auto sort mode1
...............................................................................100
7 Battery level indicator................................22
8 Movie type2 ..................................................134
9 Image mode2 ......................................44, 131
11 Internal memory indicator..................... 28
Sequence playback guide......................83
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Movie playback guide............................ 140
13 Skin softening icon...................................126
14 Print set icon................................................109
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15 Small picture icon..................................... 127
16 D-Lighting icon.......................................... 125
17 Quick retouch icon...................................124
18 Voice memo indicator............................ 118
19 File number and type............................. 185
(a) Current frame number/
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total number of frames....................28
(b) Movie length........................................140
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The icon for the selected album or the selected category in auto sort mode in playback
mode is displayed.
2
The icon displayed varies with the setting that was set at the time of shooting.
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Main Features of the Operation Controls
1 2
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Control Name Function
1 Power switch Turns the camera on and off (A 17)
Shooting mode: changes the shooting mode (A 42)
2 Mode dial
Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen
Shooting mode: rotate to g (i) to zoom in; rotate to
f (h) to zoom out (A 25)
3 Zoom control
Playback mode: rotate to g (i) to magnify (A 88);
rotate to f (h) to display thumbnail or calendar
(A 85, 87)
4
Shutter-release
button
Shooting mode: releases the shutter (A 11, 26)
Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen
3
4
5
6
9
10
5
Movie-record
6 Playback button
7 d button
8
button
Shooting mode: starts and stops movie recording
(A 129)
Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen
Power is off: press and hold to turn on the camera in
playback mode
Shooting mode: plays back images (A 28, 80, 140)
Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen
Turns the menu on and off (A 10, 43, 90, 108, 133, or
158)
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Main Features of the Operation Controls
Control Name Function
Shooting mode: deletes the last image captured (A29)
8 Delete button
Rotary multi
selector (up)
Rotary multi
selector (left)
9
Rotary multi
selector (down)
Rotary multi
selector (right)
Rotary multi
selector (rotate)
Playback mode: deletes images or voice memo
(A 29, 118, or 140)
Shooting mode: displays the m (flash mode) menu
(A 30)
Playback mode: selects the previous image
During menu display: moves the highlight up
Shooting mode: displays the n (self-timer)/smile
timer menu (A 33, 34)
Playback mode: selects the previous image
During menu display: moves the highlight left/
returns to the previous screen
Shooting mode: displays the p (macro mode) menu
(A 36)
Playback mode: selects the next image
During menu display: moves the highlight down
Shooting mode: displays creative slider (A 38),
displays the o (exposure compensation) setting
screen (A 41)
Playback mode: selects the next image
During menu display: moves the highlight right/
proceeds to next screen (applies selection)
Playback mode: selects the previous or next image
During menu display: moves the highlight
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Playback mode (full-frame playback): displays
histogram and shooting information (except for
movies)/returns to full-frame playback (A 82),
displays individual images of a sequence (A 83),
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Apply selection
button
plays back movies (A 140)
Playback mode (Zoom in/thumbnail display):
switches to full-frame playback (A 85, 88)
During menu display: applies selection (goes to next
screen)
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Main Features of the Operation Controls
Using Camera Menus
Press the d button (A 8) to display the menu for the selected mode.
Introduction
Use the rotary multi selector (A 9) to navigate the menus.
Tab for the menus available in
the current shooting mode/
tab for playback mode menu
Tab for movie menu (during
shooting mode)/playback
menu (during playback mode)
Tab for displaying the setup
menu
K is displayed when previous
menu items are available
Continuous
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
AF area mode
Exit
Displayed when there are one
or more menu items to follow
Displayed when the menu
contains two or more pages
1 Press the d button.
2 Press the rotary multi selector
H or I to choose an item, and
then press K or the k button.
Items can also be chosen by rotating
the rotary multi selector (A 9).
To change tabs, press J (A 11).
Rotary multi
3 Press H or I to choose an item and press the
k button.
The setting is applied.
4 When setting is finished, press the d button.
The camera exits the menu display.
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selector
Continuous
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
AF area mode
Exit
Continuous
Autofocus mode
Exit
Autofocus mode
Single AF
Full-time AF
Exit
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Main Features of the Operation Controls
Switching Between Tabs
Continuous
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
AF area mode
Exit
Press the rotary multi
selector J to highlight
the tab
Continuous
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
AF area mode
Exit
Press the rotary multi
selector H or I to select a
tab, and press either the k
button or K
Set up
Welcome screen
Date
Monitor settings
Date imprint
Vibration reduction
Motion detection
Exit
The selected menu is
displayed
The Shutter-release Button
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and
exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel
resistance. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus and
exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) are set. Focus and exposure remain
locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
While the shutter-release button is held in this position, release the shutter and
take a picture by pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do
not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in
camera shake and blurred images.
Introduction
Press halfway to set focus
and exposure
Attaching the Camera Strap
Press the rest of the way
down to take a picture
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First Steps
Inserting the Battery
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.
• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low
(A 14).
1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot
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cover.
2 Insert the supplied battery.
Use the edge of the battery to push
the orange battery latch in the
direction indicated by the arrow (1)
and fully insert the battery (2).
When the battery is fully inserted, the
battery latch will lock it in place.
Battery chamber
B Inserting the Battery
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure
to check that the battery is in the correct orientation.
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
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Inserting the Battery
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off (A 17) and be sure that the
power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before
opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery
latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The
battery can then be removed by hand (2).
• The battery or memory card may be hot
immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the
battery or memory card.
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B Notes on the Battery
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”
(A 181), before use.
• If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months
and run it flat before returning it to storage.
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Charging the Battery
Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 inserted into the
camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera
via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter
into an electrical outlet.
1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P.
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If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on
the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is
securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to
forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or
region in which the camera was purchased.
For Customers in Argentina
If the camera was purchased in Argentina, the shape of the
Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that supplied in other
countries, and a plug adapter is not included. Proceed to step 2.
EH-68P (AR)
2 Insert the battery (A 12).
Do not turn the camera on.
3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the
camera.
Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an
angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.
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USB cable
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4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an
electrical outlet.
The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the
battery is charging.
About three hours and 50 minutes are required to charge
a fully exhausted battery.
The following chart explains charge lamp status
when the camera is plugged into the electrical
outlet.
Charge lamp Description
Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging.
Off
Flickers (green)
Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the charge
lamp stops blinking green and turns off.
• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge
the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to
35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F).
• The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly
connected, or there is a problem with the battery.
Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC
Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the
battery.
Charging the Battery
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5 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and
then disconnect the USB cable.
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Charging the Battery
B Notes on Charging AC Adapter
• The Ch arging AC A dapter EH-68P is f or use only with compatible devices . Do not use with anoth er
make or model of device.
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page iii and the section,
“The Battery” (A 181), before use.
• The EH-68P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other
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countries, use a plug adapter (commercially available) as necessary. For more information about
plug adapters, consult your travel agency.
• The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When the
camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be
turned on.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of USB-AC adapter other than
Charging AC Adapter EH-68P. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in
damage to the camera.
C AC Power Source
• If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately; A 183) is used, power is supplied to the camera
from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back images are available with this
camera.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62F.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
• Connecting the COOLPIX S8100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EN-EL12 (A 145, 174).
• The EN-EL12 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH-65
(available separately; A 183).
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Charging the Battery
Turning On and Off the Camera
Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The
power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor
will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the
monitor turns on). To turn off the camera, press the
power switch again. When the camera is turned off, the
power-on lamp and the monitor will turn off.
• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in
playback mode (A 28).
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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 blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes,
the camera will turn off automatically.
When the power-on lamp is blinking, the following operations will turn the monitor back on.
- Pressing the power switch, shutter-release button, c button, or b (movie-record) button
- Rotating the mode dial
• In shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode in about one minute (default
setting).
• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the
Auto off option (A 171) in the setup menu (A 157).
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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
When the first time the camera is turned on, the language-selection screen and
the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.
1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the
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monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when
the monitor turns on).
2 Use the rotary multi selector to
choose the desired language
and press the k button.
Rotary multi
selector
3 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k
button.
To cancel setting the date and time, press H or I to
select No.
4 Press J or K to choose your home time zone
(A 162) and press the k button.
D Daylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable the daylight
saving time function while setting the region in step 4.
When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed
at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable the daylight saving
time function.
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Date
Set time and date?
Cancel
London
Casablanca
Back
London
Casablanca
Back
Yes
No
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Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
5 Edit the date and time.
Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y,
hour, minute, DMY (the order in which the day, month,
and year are displayed)).
Edit the highlighted item: Rotate the rotary multi selector,
or press H or I.
Day, month, and year can be displayed in DMY, YMD, or
MDY order.
6 Finally, choose DMY (the order in which the
day, month, and year are displayed) and press
the k button or press K.
The clock starts. The lens extends and the screen used for
taking pictures is displayed.
Date
DMY
Date
DY
201001
01 01
0000
Edit
M
1115
2010
1015
Edit
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C Date Imprint and Changing the Date and Time
• To imprint the date on images while taking pictures, enable date imprint from the Date imprint
option (A 165) in the setup menu (A 157) after the date and time have been set.
• To change the camera’s internal time setting, select Date from the Date option (A 160) in the
setup menu (A 157) and follow the procedure described from step 5.
• To change the time zone and daylight saving time settings, select Time zone from the Date
option (A 160) in the setup menu.
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Inserting Memory Cards
Image, sound, and movie files are saved in the camera’s internal memory
(approximately 102 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards
(commercially available; A 184).
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically saved on
the memory card and data saved to the memory card can be played back,
deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory card to save data in the internal
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memory, or play back, delete, or transfer data from the internal memory.
1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the
monitor are off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.
Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover.
2 Insert the memory card.
Slide the memory card in until it clicks
into place.
Memory card slot
B Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting the memory card upside down
or backwards could damage the camera
or the memory card. Be su re to ch eck tha t
the memory card is in the correct
orientation.
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp
and the monitor have turned off before opening the
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Press the card in (1) to partially eject the card, then
remove the card by hand while being careful not to remove
the card at an angle (2).
• The battery or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.
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Inserting Memory Cards
B Formatting Memory Cards
If the message on the right is displayed when the camera is turned
on, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 172). Note
that formatting permanently deletes all im ages and other data
on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you
wish to keep before formatting the memory card.
When formatting the memory card, use the rotary multi selector to
choose Yes and press the k button. The confirmation dialog will
be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press the k
button.
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting
is complete.
• Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time
they are inserted into the COOLPIX S8100 (A 172).
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
Yes
No
B Note on the Write Protect Switch
When memory card switch is in the lock position, data cannot
be written to, or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch
is in the lock position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the
write position to save or delete images, or to format the
memory card.
Write protect switch
B Notes on Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the
memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:
- Remove the battery or memory card
-Turn off the camera
- Disconnect the AC adapter
• Do not format the memory card using a computer.
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shock.
• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles, or areas exposed to high temperatures.
• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or corrosive gases.
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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
3 5
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The lens extends and the monitor turns on.
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2 Rotate the mode dial
to A.
Auto mode
3 Check the battery level indicator and the
number of exposures remaining.
Battery Level Indicator
Display Description
(NO INDICATOR) Battery fully charged.
B (glows)
N
Battery
exhausted.
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.
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Battery low. Prepare to charge or
replace the battery.
Cannot take pictures. Recharge or
replace with a fully charged
battery.
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Number of exposures
remaining
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
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Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode
Shooting mode
A displayed in A
(auto) mode.
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Vibration reduction icon
Vibration reduction can be
applied to reduce the effects
of camera shake.
Movie options
A movie option is displayed
for movie recording (A 129,
134).
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Internal memory indicator
Indicates that images will be saved on the
camera’s internal memory (approximately
102 MB).
When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C
does not appear and images will be saved on the
memory card.
Image mode
The combination of image
quality (compression) and image
size is displayed. The default
setting is L 4000 × 3000.
• The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn
off after a few seconds (A 163).
• When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power (the power-
on lamp is blinking) (A 171), press the following buttons to turn it back on.
➝ Power switch or Shutter-release button
D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode
• The flash mode (A 30) can be adjusted, the self-timer (A 33) and macro mode (A 36) can be
applied.
• Brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue can be adjusted with the creative slider
(A 37).
• Press the d button to specify settings for all shooting menu items (A 43) according to
shooting conditions. The combination of image quality (compression) and image size can be set
by using the Image mode option in the shooting menu.
D Vibration Reduction
• See Vibration reduction (A 166) in the setup menu (A 157) for more information.
• Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
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Step 2 Frame a Picture
3 5
1 Ready the camera.
Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Do not hold the
flash down with your fingers or other objects.
Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens,
flash, AF assist-illuminator and microphone.
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When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn
the camera so that the flash is above the lens.
2 Frame the picture.
When the camera detects a human face, that face is
framed by a yellow double border (focus area) (default
setting).
Up to 12 faces can be detected. When the camera
detects more than one face, the face closest to the
camera is framed by a double border and the others by
single borders.
When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are detected, the focus area is
not displayed. Position the main subject near the center of the frame.
Flash
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Step 2 Frame a Picture
T
Using the Zoom
Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate
the zoom control toward g to zoom in, increasing the
size of the subject. Rotate the zoom control toward f
to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame.
• When the camera is turned on, the zoom is at the
widest position.
• A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the
monitor when the zoom control is rotated.
Digital Zoom
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating
and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom.
Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the maximum
magnification of the optical zoom.
Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled
• The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not
displayed when digital zoom is in effect.
Zoom out Zoom in
Optical
zoom
Digital
zoom
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C Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify
images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode (A 44) and
digital zoom magnification.
Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still images.
When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator
turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied.
he position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing for confirmation of the
zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the current image mode
setting.
Small image size
• Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 169) in the setup menu
(A 157).
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
F 3.5
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F 3.5
1 /2 5 0
1 Press the shutter-release button
halfway.
When the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway (A 11), the camera sets focus and
exposure (shutter speed and aperture value).
Focus and exposure remain locked while the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
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When a face is detected:
• The camera focuses on the face framed by the double
border. When the subject is in focus, the double border
glows green.
When a face is not detected:
• The camera has nine focus areas, and automatically
selects the focus areas containing the subject closest
to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus
areas that are in focus (up to nine areas) glow green.
The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when
digital zoom is in effect. Once focus has been acquired, the focus indicator (A 6) glows
green.
While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator
may blink red. This indicates that the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition
and press the shutter-release button halfway again.
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when the subject is dimly lit, the AFassist illuminator (A 169) may light or the flash (A 4, 30) may pop up.
2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of
the way down.
The shutter is released and the image will be saved to the
memory card or internal memory.
F 3.5
1/250
Shutter speed Aperture
F 3.5
1/250
Shutter speed Aperture
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
B Note on Saving Images
While images are being saved, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while images are being saved. Cutting power or
removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the
camera or card.
B Autofocus
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject
may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green:
• Subject is very dark
• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject
and the subject is in deep shadow)
• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is wearing a white shirt
and is standing in front of a white wall)
• Subject contains objects of varying distances from the camera (such as a cage with an animal inside)
• Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped
windows, etc.)
• Subject is moving rapidly
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several
times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual
desired subject, and use focus lock (A 51).
B Note on Face Detection
See “AF Area Mode” (A 50) or “Face Detection” (A 52) for more information.
B When the Subject Is Close to the Camera
If the camera cannot focus, try shooting with macro mode (A 36) or the Close-up scene mode
(A 64).
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C Flash
• When the flash mode (A 30) is set to U (auto) (default
setting) and the subject is dimly lit, the flash pops up
automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway, and the flash fires when the shutter-release button is
pressed the rest of the way.
• If the flash mode is set to W (off) (A 30), the camera can shoot
pictures with the flash lowered.
• Lower the flash by gently pushing it down. When not taking
pictures, lower the flash.
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Playing Back Images (Playback Mode)
Press the c (playback) button.
b (movie-record) button
The last image captured will be displayed in
full-frame playback mode.
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J,
or K to view previous or next images (A 9).
To return to shooting mode, press the c button,
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shutter-release button, or b (movie-record) button.
When playing back images saved in the camera’s
internal memory, C is displayed. When a
memory card is inserted in the camera, C is not
displayed and images saved on the memory card
are played back.
Rotary multi selector
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C When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power
When the power-on lamp is blinking, press the power switch, shutter-release button, or c button
to turn the monitor back on (A 171).
C Operations Available in Playback Mode
See “More on Playback” (A 80) or “Editing Images” (A 122) for more information.
C Displaying Shooting Information
Press the k button in full-frame playback mode to display the
highlight, histogram, and shooting information (A 82). Press the
k button again to return to full-frame playback mode.
C Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera
When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The
lens will not extend.
C Viewing Images
•
When images in which a face was detected during shooting (A52) are displayed in full-frame playback
mode, depending upon the orientation of the detected face, the images may be automatically rotated
for playback display except images captured with continuous shooting mode (
• When images captured with the continuous shooting feature are displayed, each series of images
is treated as a group, and only the group’s “key picture” is displayed (sequence display ➝ A 83).
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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images
Deleting Unwanted Images
1 Press the l button to delete the image
currently displayed in the monitor.
To exit without deleting, press the rotary multi selector J.
2 Press the rotary multi selector H or I to
choose the desired deletion method and press
the k button.
Current image: Only the current image or voice memo
(A 118) is deleted.
Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected
and deleted.
➝ “Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen”
All images: All images are deleted.
3 Press H or I to choose 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.
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Delete
Current image
Erase selected images
All images
Erase 1 image?
Yes
No
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
1 Press the rotary multi selector J or K to
choose an image to be deleted and press H to
Erase selected images
add y to the image and mark it for deletion.
To undo the selection, press I to remove y.
Rotate the zoom control (A 4) to g (i) to switch back
to full-frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails.
Back
ON/OFF
2 Add y to all desired images and then press the k button to confirm
the selection.
A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.
B Notes on Deletion
• Deleted images cannot be restored. Transfer important images to a computer before deleting them.
• Protected images cannot be deleted (A 114).
•
Deleting images captured with the continuous shooting feature ➝ “Deleting Images in a Sequence” (A84)
C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
In shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image captured.
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Using the Flash
The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions.
• When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-4.0 m (1 ft.
8 in.-13 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5-2.5 m
(1 ft. 8 in.-8 ft. 2 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
Auto
U
Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
Auto with red-eye reduction
V
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Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 32).
Off
W
Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.
Fill flash
X
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
backlit subjects.
Slow sync
Y
Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim lighting.
Raising and Lowering the Flash
• Auto flash (U auto, V auto with red-
eye reduction, or Y slow sync): if the
subject is dimly lit, the flash automatically
pops up when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway. The camera determines
whether or not the flash pops up based on
the brightness of the subject and the
settings used during shooting.
• W off: The flash does not pop up, even when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. The camera can shoot pictures with the flash lowered.
• X fill flash: The flash pops up when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway during shooting.
When not taking pictures, lower the flash.
Lower the flash by gently pushing it down, being careful
not to pinch fingers or other objects.
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Setting the Flash Mode
3 5
T
1 Press the rotary multi selector m (flash mode).
The flash mode menu is displayed.
Using the Flash
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the
desired mode and press the k button.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed.
When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a
few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (A 164).
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
B Notes on Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Dim
• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting. Set Vibration
reduction (A 166) to Off in setup menu (A 157) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
• E may be displayed in the shooting screen. When E is displayed, ISO sensitivity is
automatically increased.
• The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim
lighting. More time than usual is required to save images to which noise reduction is applied.
Flash mode
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B Note on the Flash
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in images.
o reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (off).
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Using the Flash
C The Flash Lamp
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.
• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.
• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off, and
remain off, until the flash is fully charged.
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C The Flash Mode Setting
The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode (A 42).
• A (auto): U (auto)
• x (scene auto selector): U (auto). The camera selects the optimum flash mode setting for the
scene mode it has selected.
• y: varies with the selected scene mode (A 61–67)
• j (night landscape): fixed at W (off)
• e (night portrait): fixed at V (auto with red-eye reduction)
• R (backlighting): fixed at X (fill flash) (when HDR is Off), fixed at W (off) (when HDR is On) (A 60)
• s (subject tracking): U (auto)
• C (continuous): fixed at W (off)
The flash cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions. See “Camera Settings that Cannot
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off.
C Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix). Pre-flashes are fired
repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. Additionally, if the
camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area will be processed to reduce red-eye
before the image is saved.
Note the followings when shooting.
• Because pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is
pressed and when the shutter is released.
• More time than usual is required to save images.
• 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 red-eye reduction
processing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
F 3.5
1 /2 5 0
10
9
The self-timer is useful for self-portraits or reducing the effects of camera shake
that occur when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer,
use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 166) to Off in the
setup menu (A 157) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
1 Press the rotary multi selector n (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or
2s and press the k button.
10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as
weddings.
2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.
When a is selected, the camera uses face detection to
detect a human face, and then automatically releases the
shutter when a smile is detected (A 34).
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection
will be canceled.
Self-timer
3 Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure will be set.
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4 Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down.
The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds
remaining before the shutter is released is
displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp
blinks while the timer is counting down. About
one second before the shutter is released, the
lamp stops blinking and glows steadily.
When the shutter is released, the self-timer will
be set to OFF.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press
the shutter-release button again.
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Taking Pictures with the Smile Timer
3 5
The camera uses face detection to detect human faces, and then automatically
releases the shutter when a smile is detected. The skin softening option can be
used to smooth skin tones of human faces.
This feature can be used when shooting mode (A 42) is set to A (auto) mode or
the e (night portrait) or Portrait scene mode (A 55).
1 Press the rotary multi selector n (self-timer).
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The self-timer menu is displayed.
To adjust settings for flash mode, creative slider, exposure
compensation, or items in the shooting menu, adjust the
settings before pressing n.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose a
(smile timer) and press the k button.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Smile timer
3 Frame a picture.
Point the camera at the subject.
When the camera detects a human face, that face is
framed by a double border (focus area).
Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera
detects more than one face, the double border (focus
area) is displayed around the face closest to the center of
the frame, and single borders around the others.
When more than one face is detected, press the k button and select the face to be
focused on. Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose the face to be focused on,
and press the k button.
4 Press the shutter-release button all the way.
Smile detection begins, and if the camera detects that the face framed by the double
border is smiling, the double border turns green and the shutter is automatically
released.
Each time the shutter is released, the camera repeats automatic shooting by face
detection and smile detection.
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Taking Pictures with the Smile Timer
5 Press the shutter-release button all the way when shooting is
complete.
Automatic shooting ends.
Shooting also ends in the following situations.
• When 12 pictures have been taken
• If five minutes pass after pressing the shutter-release button in step 4 without a smile
being detected
C Notes on the Smile Timer
• Digital zoom is not available.
• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles.
• See “Notes on Face Detection” (A 53) for more information.
• This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions. See “Camera Settings that
Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
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C Notes on Skin Softening
• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening function before
saving images. Therefore, more time than usual is required to save images.
• In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be smoothed or parts other than face may
be modified though the camera detects a face.
• The skin softening level cannot be adjusted.
• Skin softening can also be applied on saved images (A 126).
C How the Self-timer Lamp Functions When Using Smile Timer
If the camera detects a face after pressing the shutter-release button in step 4, the self-timer lamp
blinks, and turns off just before the shutter is released.
D More Information
See “Autofocus” (A 27) for more information.
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Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Note
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than
50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
1 Press the rotary multi selector p (macro
mode).
The macro mode menu is displayed.
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2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON
and press the k button.
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Macro mode
3 Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.
The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies
depending on the zoom position.
When the zoom is at a position where F and the zoom
indicator glow green (to the left of G), the camera can
focus on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens. At the maximum wide-angle
position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.
C Autofocus
When using A (auto) mode, if Autofocus mode (A 54) is set to Full-time AF, the camera focuses
continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the
sound of lens drive movement can be heard.
When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is
turned on.
C The Macro Mode Setting
A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same macro mode setting. When using
A (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode, the macro mode setting is saved in the camera’s
memory even if the camera is turned off.
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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue
Brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue can be adjusted for
taking pictures by pressing the rotary multi selector K (o). Items that can be set
vary by the shooting mode.
When Using A (Auto) Mode (A 22) and Continuous Shooting Mode
(A 73)
Brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue can be adjusted with the
creative slider.
o Brightness (Exp. +/–)
Use to brighten or darken the overall image.
G Vividness
Vividness adjustment is used to adjust the vividness of the entire image.
F Hue
Hue adjustment is used to adjust the hue of the entire image.
See “Operating the Creative Slider” (A 38) for more information.
When Using Scene Mode (A 55) and Subject Tracking Mode (A 70)
Brightness (exposure compensation) can be adjusted.
o Exposure compensation
Use to brighten or darken the overall image.
See “Adjusting Exposure Compensation” (A 41) for more information.
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0.0
+1.0
Operating the Creative Slider
When using A (auto) mode and C (continuous) mode, use the creative slider to
adjust brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue for taking pictures.
1 Press the rotary multi selector K (o).
The creative slider screen is displayed.
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2 Press the rotary multi selector J or K to
choose o, G, or F.
The screen for adjusting o brightness (exposure
compensation), G vividness, and F hue is displayed.
Brightness (Exp. +/-)
0.0
3 Adjust the brightness, vividness, or hue.
The rotary multi selector is used as follows.
• HI: The slider moves. The effect can be adjusted
while confirming the results in the monitor. The effect
can also be adjusted by rotating the rotary multi
selector.
• J K: Switches between brightness (exposure
compensation), vividness, and hue.
For more information on each item, see the following.
• “Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)” (A 40)
• “Adjusting Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)” (A 40)
• “Adjusting Hue (White Balance Adjustment)” (A 40)
To turn off the effects of the creative slider, press J or K to choose P, and press the k
button.
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4 When adjustment is complete, press J or K
to choose y and press the k button.
If the k button (except when P is selected) or the
shutter-release button is pressed in step 3, the selected
amount of effect is applied. When the effect is applied,
the camera returns to the shooting screen.
If brightness is adjusted, H and the compensation value
are displayed.
If vividness is adjusted, a is displayed.
If hue is adjusted, b is displayed.
5 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.
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C Creative Slider Settings
A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same settings for brightness (exposure
compensation), vividness, and hue; these settings are saved in the camera's memory even when the
camera is turned off.
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+1.0
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjust the overall brightness of the image.
• To make the subject brighter, move the slider
toward “+”.
Slider
Brightness (Exp. +/-)
• To make the subject darker, move the slider toward
“–”.
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Exposure
compensation
value
D Using the Histogram
A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when using
exposure compensation and shooting without the flash.
• The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to
the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
• Increasing exposure compensation shifts tone distribution to the right, and decreasing it shifts
tone distribution to the left.
Adjusting Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)
Adjust the overall vividness of the image.
• Vividness increases as the slider is moved up.
Vividness decreases as the slider is moved down.
Slider
Vividness
Histogram
Adjusting Hue (White Balance Adjustment)
Adjust the overall hue of the image.
Slider
• The overall image becomes more reddish as the
slider is moved up. The overall image becomes more
bluish as the slider is moved down.
B Note on White Balance Adjustment
When hue is adjusted using the creative slider, White balance in the shooting menu (A 46)
cannot be set.
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3 5
+0.3
Adjusting Exposure Compensation
When using scene mode and subject tracking mode, brightness (exposure
compensation) can be adjusted for taking pictures.
1 Press the rotary multi selector o (exposure
compensation).
The exposure compensation guide and histogram are
displayed.
2 Use the rotary multi selector to select a
compensation value.
To make the subject brighter, apply positive (+) exposure
compensation.
To make the subject darker, apply negative (–) exposure
compensation.
Exposure compensation
guide
+0.3
0.0
Exposure compensation
Exposure compensation
value
Histogram
3 Press the k button to set the compensation value.
When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is displayed
with the H indicator in the monitor.
4 Press the shutter-release button to take a
picture.
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C Histogram
See “Using the Histogram” (A 40) for more information.
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Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)
Rotate the mode dial and align an icon to the mark to select one of the following
shooting modes.
Auto mode
A
(Auto) mode (A 22)
Pictures can be taken
with an automatic, point-
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and-shoot mode
recommended for firsttime users of digital
cameras. Brightness,
vividness, and hue can be
adjusted using the
creative slider. Various
settings are available in
the shooting menu
(A 43).
Scene mode (A 55)
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.
x (Scene auto selector) : By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically
y : Choose the desired scene from 13 different scene types,
j (Night landscape) : Produces night landscape shots with reduced blurring
e (Night portrait) : The flash fires to light the portrait subject while preserving
R (Backlighting) : The flash fires when there is backlight to prevent the
C Continuous shooting
mode (A 73)
Change settings to
Continuous or BSS (best
shot selector).
selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.
and the camera’s settings are automatically optimized for
the selected scene.
and noise.
the atmosphere of the evening or night view.
subject from being hidden in shadow, or use the HDR
function to shoot when there are very bright areas and
very dark areas in the same frame.
s Subject tracking
mode (A 70)
Choose this mode to
shoot moving subjects.
By registering a subject,
the focus area will
automatically move to
track and focus on the
subject.
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3 5
The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A 22).
Image mode A 44
Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at
which images are saved. This setting can be changed when using any shooting
mode.
White balance A 46
In order to make the colors in images appear as they do to the eye, set white
balance to suit the light source.
Metering A 48
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
ISO sensitivity A 49
Set the ISO sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.
AF area mode A 50
Choose how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.
Autofocus mode A 54
Choose how the camera focuses.
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Rotate the mode dial to A (auto) mode (A 42).
Press the d button to display the shooting menu.
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
ISO sensitivity
AF area mode
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Autofocus mode
Exit
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• Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9).
• To exit the shooting menu, press the d button.
B Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A 78).
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Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)
A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Image mode
Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality
(compression) at which images are saved. Choose the image mode best suited to
the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory
or memory card. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it
can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeably “grainy,” but limiting the
number of images that can be saved.
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Image mode Size (pixels)
H 4000 × 3000P 4000 × 3000
I 4000 × 3000
(default setting)
L 2592 × 1944 2592 × 1944
M 2048 × 1536 2048 × 1536
N 1024 × 768 1024 × 768
O 640 × 480 640 × 480
p 3968 × 2232 3968 × 2232
4000 × 3000
Images will be higher quality than I. The
compression ratio is approximately 1:4.
Best choice in most situations. The compression
ratio is approximately 1:8.R 3264 × 2448 3264 × 2448
Smaller size than I, R, or L allows more
images to be saved. The compression ratio is
approximately 1:8.
Suited to display on a computer monitor. The
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
Suited to full-screen display on a television with
an aspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution by e-mail.
The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
Images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are saved. The
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and
playback modes (A 6, 7).
Description
C Image Mode
• When using shooting modes other than A (auto) mode, this setting can be changed by pressing
the d button.
• The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.
• This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions. See “Camera Settings that
Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
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C Number of Exposures Remaining
The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal
memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images
that can be saved differs depending on the composition of the image. In addition, this number may
vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same
specified capacity.
Image mode
H 4000 × 3000P 17 650 34 × 25/13 × 10
I 4000 × 3000 35 1280 34 × 25/13 × 10
R 3264 × 2448 52 1910 28 × 21/11 × 8
L 2592 × 1944 81 2940 22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5
M 2048 × 1536 126 4640 17 × 13/7 × 5
N 1024 × 768 411 15000 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5
O 640 × 480 731 24100 5 × 4/2 × 1.5
p 3968 × 2232 47 1720 34 × 19/13 × 7.5
1
If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures
remaining display shows “9999.”
2
Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the
Internal memory
(approx. 102 MB)
Memory card1
(4 GB)
Print size2 (cm/in.)
number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at
the same image size, images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size
indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.
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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M White balance
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with
the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct
sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this
adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is
known as “white balance.” For natural colors, choose a white balance setting that
matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can
be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a
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particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.
Auto (default setting)
a
White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in
most situations.
Preset manual
b
Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See “Preset Manual” for more
information (A 47).
Daylight
c
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
Incandescent
d
Use under incandescent lighting.
Fluorescent
e
Use under fluorescent lighting.
Cloudy
f
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
Flash
g
Use with the flash.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6). However, when
Auto is selected, no icon is displayed.
B Notes on White Balance
• When hue is adjusted using the creative slider (A 38), this feature cannot be set.
• This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions. See “Camera Settings that
Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
• At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 30).
C White Balance Settings
his setting can be set by pressing the d button even when using continuous shooting mode
(A 73). A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same White balance setting.
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Au to
Da yl ig ht
In ca nd es ce nt
Fl uo re sc en t
Cl ou dy
Preset Manual
Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a
strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance
settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a
lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).
Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting
used during shooting.
1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be
used during shooting.
2 Display the shooting menu (A 43), use the
rotary multi selector to choose b Preset
manual in the White balance menu, and
press the k button.
The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white
balance.
3 Choose Measure.
White balance
Auto
Preset manual
Daylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Exit
Preset manual
To apply the most recently measured white balance
value, choose Cancel and press the k button. The white
balance setting will not be measured again and the most
recently measured value will be set.
4 Frame the reference object in the measuring
window.
Cancel
Measure
Exit
Preset manual
Cancel
Measure
Exit
Measuring window
5 Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual.
The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No image is saved.
B Note on Preset Manual
A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash,
set White balance to Auto or Flash.
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T
T
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Metering
A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is
known as metering.
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
G Matrix (default setting)
Uses a wide area of the screen for metering. This metering mode provides the
appropriate exposure for a variety of shooting conditions. Recommended for typical
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q Center-weighted
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject in
the center of the frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details
while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can
be used with focus lock (A 51) to meter off-center subjects.
B Note on Metering
While digital zoom is in effect, metering is set to center-weighted or spot metering. However, the
active metering area is not displayed.
C Metering Settings
his setting can be set by pressing the d button even when using continuous shooting mode
(A 73). A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same Metering setting.
D Metering Area
he active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted is selected for
Metering.
Active metering area
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A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M ISO sensitivity
When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures.
Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. 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.
• Although higher ISO sensitivity is effective when shooting darker subjects,
shooting without the flash, shooting with the camera zoomed in, etc., images
may contain noise.
Auto (default setting)
Sensitivity is ISO 160 when there is sufficient lighting; the camera compensates by
raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800 when lighting is dim.
Fixed range auto
Limits the ISO sensitivity to ISO 160-400 when the camera automatically adjusts ISO
sensitivity. Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity to 400 for effective control over
the amount of “grain” that appears in images.
160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Sensitivity is locked at the specified value.
The icon for the ISO sensitivity setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).
• When Auto is selected, the E icon is not displayed at ISO 160, but is displayed
if the ISO sensitivity automatically increases to more than 160 (A 31).
• When Fixed range auto is selected, U 400 is displayed.
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B Notes on ISO Sensitivity
• This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions. See “Camera Settings that
Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
• Motion detection (A 168) does not function when the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other
than Auto.
C ISO Sensitivity Settings
his setting can be set by pressing the d button even when using continuous shooting mode
(A 73). A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same ISO sensitivity setting.
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A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M AF area mode
Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.
a Face priority (default setting)
When the camera detects a human face, it focuses
on that face. See “Face Detection” (A 52) for more
information. If more than one face is detected, the
camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.
When taking pictures of subjects other than people,
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or framing a subject with which no face is detected,
the AF area mode setting switches to Auto, and the
camera will automatically select the focus area (up to
nine areas) containing the subject closest to the
camera.
w Auto
The camera has nine focus areas, and automatically
selects the focus areas containing the subject closest
to the camera. Press the shutter-release button
halfway to activate the focus area. When the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway, the focus areas
that are in focus (up to nine areas) selected by the
camera will be displayed in the monitor.
x Manual
Select one of 99 focus areas in the monitor. This
option is suited to situations in which the intended
subject is relatively still and not positioned in the
center of the frame.
Rotate the rotary multi selector or press H, I, J, or
K to move the focus area to where the subject is,
and take a picture.
To cancel focus area selection and change flash,
macro mode, or self-timer settings, or adjust
brightness, vividness, or hue, first press the k
button. To return to the focus area selection screen,
press the k button again.
Focus area
Focus areas
Focus area
Selectable focus area
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The camera focuses on the subject at the center of
the frame.
The focus area is always displayed at the center of
the screen.
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B Notes on AF Area Mode
• When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area
mode setting.
• This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions. See “Camera Settings that
Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
• Autofocus may not perform as expected (A 27).
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C AF Area Mode Settings
his setting can be set by pressing the d button even when using continuous shooting mode
(A 73). A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same AF area mode setting.
D Focus Lock
Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode.
he following steps explain the usage of focus lock when Center is selected for AF area mode.
1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.
2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
• Confirm that the focus area glows green.
• Focus and exposure are locked.
3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway
and recompose the picture.
• Be sure to maintain the same distance between the
camera and the subject while the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway.
4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to
take the picture.
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When the camera is pointed at a human face, face detection, which the camera
automatically detects that face and focus on it, starts. The face detection function
is activated in the following situations.
• When AF area mode is set to Face priority in A (auto) mode or continuous
shooting mode (A 50)
• When the following scene modes are selected:
- Scene auto selector (A 56)
- e (night portrait) (A 59)
- Portrait (A 61)
• When smile timer is selected (A 34)
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1 Frame a picture.
When the camera detects a face, that face is framed by a
yellow double border.
When the camera detects more than one face, operation varies as follows depending
upon the shooting mode.
Shooting mode Face framed by double border
A (auto) mode or
continuous shooting
mode (Face priority)
Scene auto selector,
e (night portrait),
and Portrait scene
modes
Smile timer
The face closest to the camera
• Other faces framed by single
border.
The face closest to the center of the
frame
• Other faces framed by single
border.
Number of faces
that can be detected
Up to 12
Up to 3
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2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
The camera focuses on the face framed by the double
border. The double border turns green and focus is
locked.
When the camera is unable to focus, the double border
will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again
to focus.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take a picture.
When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way when using smile timer, smile
detection begins, and the camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects a
smiling face (A 34).
B Notes on Face Detection
• If the camera is unable to detect any faces when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway
with AF area mode set to Face priority, the AF area mode setting automatically switches to Auto.
• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in the Portrait and e
(night portrait) scene modes, the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the frame.
• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the
subject is facing the camera. The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
• When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on
which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the
faces are looking.
• When using autofocus and shooting subjects that are difficult to focus on (A 27), the subject
may not be in focus even though the double border is green. If the subject is not in focus, change
AF area mode to Manual or Center in A (auto) mode, and try focus lock shooting (A 51) by
focusing on another subject that is the same distance from the camera.
• Images captured using face detection will be rotated and displayed automatically according to
the orientation of the faces detected, in full-frame and thumbnail playback modes (excluding
images captured using continuous shooting mode (A 73)).
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A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Autofocus mode
Choose how the camera focuses.
A Single AF (default setting)
The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
B Full-time AF
The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down
halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard
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while the camera focuses.
B Note on Autofocus Mode
here may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that
Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.
B The Autofocus Mode Setting for Subject Tracking Mode and Continuous
Shooting Mode
his setting can be set by pressing the d button even when using subject tracking mode (A 70)
or continuous shooting mode (A 73). A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the
same setting, and the default setting is Single AF. The default setting for subject tracking mode is
Full-time AF.
D Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode (A 135) in the movie
menu (A 132).
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When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the scene
menu, images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected
scene.
x (Scene auto selector)
(A 56)
By simply framing a picture,
the camera automatically
selects the optimum scene
mode for simpler shooting.
j Night Landscape
(A 58)
e Night Portrait (A 59)
R Backlighting (A 60)
Rotate the mode dial to j,
e, or R and take pictures.
y
Press the d button to display the scene menu and choose one of the following
shooting scenes.
b Portrait (default setting) (A 61) c Landscape (A 61)
f Party/indoor (A 62) Z Beach (A 62)
z Snow (A 62) h Sunset (A 63)
i Dusk/dawn (A 63) k Close-up (A 64)
u Food (A 65) l Museum (A 66)
m Fireworks show (A 66) n Copy (A 67)
p Panorama assist (A 67)
Scene menu
Portrait
Landscape
Party/indoor
Beach
Snow
Sunset
Exit
• Choose a scene type from the scene menu and rotate the zoom control (A 4) to
g (j) to view a description (help) of that scene. To return to the original screen,
rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.
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C Image Mode
he Image mode setting (A 44) can be changed by pressing the d button in scene mode.
Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.
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By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene
mode for simpler shooting.
• d: Auto (general shooting) • e: Portrait
• f: Landscape • h: Night portrait
• g: Night landscape • i: Close-up
• j: Backlighting
1 Rotate the mode dial to
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x.
The camera enters scene auto
selector.
2 Frame the subject and take a picture.
The shooting mode icon changes.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and
exposure. When the subject is in focus, the active focus
area glows green.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
to take the picture.
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B Notes on Scene Auto Selector
• Digital zoom is not available.
• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should
this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 22) or select the desired scene manually (A 58).
C Focusing Using Scene Auto Selector
• When the camera detects a human face in scene auto selector, it focuses on that face. See “Face
Detection” (A 52) for more information.
• When the shooting mode indicator d or i (close-up) is displayed, the camera automatically
selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera as same as
when Auto is selected for AF area mode (A 50).
C Shooting with Night Landscape and Night Portrait When Using Scene Auto
Selector
• If the camera switches to g (night landscape) when using scene auto selector, slow shutter
speeds are used to capture the ambience of night landscapes (the camera does not shoot
continuously).
• If the camera switches to h (night portrait) when using scene auto selector, flash mode is fixed
at slow sync with red-eye reduction for shooting human subjects (the camera does not shoot
continuously).
• In dark surroundings, the use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 166) to
Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
C Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector
• U (auto; default setting) and W (off) flash mode settings can be applied (A 30). When U
(auto) is applied, the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene
mode it has selected. When W (off) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting
conditions.
• The self-timer (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 37) settings can be adjusted.
• Smile timer (A 34) cannot be used.
• The macro mode button on the rotary multi selector (A 9, 36) is disabled.
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Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics)
The mode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting (A 55).
See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)”
(A 56) for more information on scene auto selector.
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode
(A 30); n, self-timer (A 33); p, macro mode (A 36); o, exposure
compensation (A 37).
j Night landscape
Produces night landscape shots with reduced blurring and
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noise. When the j icon at the top left of the monitor lights in
green, press the shutter-release button all the way to capture
a series of images at high speed which will be combined into
a single image and saved.
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always lights green. However,
because the camera focuses at infinity, it may not be able to focus on nearby objects.
• Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without
moving it until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off
before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.
• The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be
narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.
• Digital zoom is not available.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 169) does not light.
m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*
* Default setting can be modified.
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e Night portrait
Use this mode for portraits of a human subject shot in front of
background lighting at night. Flash is used to illuminate the
subject while maintaining the mood of the background.
When the e icon at the top left of the monitor lights in green,
press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series
of images at high speed which will be combined into a single
image and saved.
• When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (see “Face Detection”
(A 52) for more information).
• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the
camera.
• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening
function before saving images (A 35).
• If no face is detected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.
• Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without
moving it until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off
before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.
• The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be
narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.
• If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image may be
distorted, overlapped, or blurred.
• Digital zoom is not available.
• Set Vibration reduction (A 166) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
m V n Off* p Off o 0.0*
* Default setting can be modified.
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R Backlighting
Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into
shadow.
Set HDR to On or Off in the o (backlighting) menu according to the shooting conditions
and subject.
Press the d button to display the o (backlighting) menu.
• Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow.
The o icon is displayed at the top left of the monitor.
• On: Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame. The D
icon and the P icon are displayed at the top left of the monitor.
When HDR is set to Off:
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the
frame.
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• The flash fires regardless of the brightness of the subject
when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.
When HDR is set to On:
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the
frame.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way,
the camera shoots images continuously at high speed,
and saves the following two images.
- An image processed by D-Lighting (A 125) at the time
of shooting
- HDR (high dynamic range) composite image (the effects
of over-exposure and under-exposure are reduced)
• The second image saved is an HDR composite image. If only one image can be saved, an
image processed by D-Lighting is the only image saved.
• If there are very bright areas and very dark areas in the frame, the D icon lights in green.
• Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without
moving it until a still image is displayed.
• After taking a picture, it takes some time to save the image. Do not turn the camera off
before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.
• The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be
narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.
• Digital zoom is not available.
mm1n Off
1
When HDR is set to On, the flash mode is fixed at W (off).
2
Default setting can be modified.
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y M b Portrait
Use this mode for portraits.
• The camera detects and focuses on a human face. See “Face
Detection” (A 52) for more information.
• If more than one face is detected, focus will be on the face
closest to the camera.
• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by
applying the skin softening function before saving images (A 35).
• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• Digital zoom is not available.
m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0*
* Default setting can be modified.
y M c Landscape
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator
(A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the
foreground may not always be in focus.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 169) does not light.
m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*
* Default setting can be modified.
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y M f Party/indoor
Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of
candlelight and other indoor background lighting.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• As images are easily affected by camera shake, hold the
camera steadily. In dark surroundings, the use of a tripod is
recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 166) to Off
when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
m V
1
Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. The default setting can be
modified.
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Default setting can be modified.
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n Off
2
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y M Z Beach
Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit
expanses of water.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the
frame.
m U* n Off* p Off o 0.0*
* Default setting can be modified.
y M z Snow
Captures the brightness of sunlit snow.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the
frame.
2
m U* n Off* p Off o 0.0*
* Default setting can be modified.
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y M h Sunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the
frame.
m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0*
* Default setting can be modified.
y M i Dusk/dawn
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before
sunrise or after sunset.
• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator
(A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the
foreground may not always be in focus.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 169) does not light.
m W n Off* p Off o 0.0*
* Default setting can be modified.
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O: Use of a tripod is recommended in scenes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction
(A 166) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
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y M k Close-up
Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close
range.
• Macro mode (A 36) is enabled and the camera
automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can
focus.
• The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies
depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is at a position where F and the
zoom indicator glow green (to the left of G), the camera can focus on subjects as close
as 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens.
At the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 1 cm
(0.4 in.) from the lens.
• AF area mode is set to Manual and the focus area in which the camera focuses can be
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selected (A 50). Press the k button and then move the focus area by rotating the
rotary multi selector or by pressing H, I, J, or K. Press the k button again to lock the
selected focus area. Flash mode and exposure compensation settings can be adjusted
and the self-timer can be enabled while the focus area is locked.
• The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to
lock the focus.
• As images are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction
(A 166) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.
m U* n Off* p On o 0.0*
* Default setting can be modified. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at
distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
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y M u Food
Use this mode when taking pictures of food.
• Macro mode (A 36) is enabled and the camera
automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can
focus.
• The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies
depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is at a
position where F and the zoom indicator glow green (to the left of G), the camera can
focus on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens.
At the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 1 cm
(0.4 in.) from the lens.
• Hue can be adjusted in the range of the slider displayed on
the left in the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector H to
make the image more reddish, or I to make it more
bluish. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even
after the camera is turned
off.
• AF area mode is set to Manual and the focus area in
which the camera focuses can be selected (A 50). Press
the k button and then move the focus area by rotating
the rotary multi selector or by pressing H, I, J, or K.
Press the k button again to lock the selected focus area. Hue and exposure
compensation settings can be adjusted and the self-timer can be enabled while the focus
area is locked.
• The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to
lock the focus.
• As images are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction
(A 166) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.
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* Default setting can be modified.
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y M l Museum
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in
which you do not want to use the flash.
• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 75).
• As images are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that
Vibration reduction (A 166) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 169) does not light.
m W n Off* p Off* o 0.0*
* Default setting can be modified.
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y M m Fireworks show
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst
of light from a firework.
• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 6) always
glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may
not always be in focus.
• AF-assist illuminator (A 169) does not light.
• Only the four optical zoom positions shown on the right
can be applied. When the zoom control is rotated, zoom
will not stop at any position other than the four indicated
(digital zoom is available).
m W n Off p Off o 0.0
O
O: Use of a tripod is recommended in scenes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction
(A 166) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
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y M n Copy
Provides clear images of text or drawings on a white board or
in print.
• Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• Use macro mode (A 36) to focus at short ranges.
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*
* Default setting can be modified.
y M p Panorama assist
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using
the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 68) for more
information.
m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0*
* Default setting can be modified.
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Shooting for a Panorama
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the
best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 166) to Off in setup menu (A 157)
when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
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Rotate the mode dial to
y
, press the d
p
button and choose
Panorama assist (A
Panorama direction icons are
displayed to show the direction
in which images will be joined.
55).
Scene menu
Panorama assist
Image mode
Exit
2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the
direction and press the k
Select the direction in which images will be joined in the
completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K), or down
(L).
The yellow panorama direction icon (I I) is displayed for
the current direction and the direction is fixed when the
k button is pressed. The icon changes to the white fixed direction I icon.
If necessary, apply flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 33), macro mode (A 36), and
exposure compensation (A 37) settings with this step.
Press the k button again to choose a different direction.
button.
3 Frame the first portion of the
panorama scene and take the first
picture.
One third of the image will be displayed as
translucent.
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Frame the next image so that one third of the
frame overlaps the first image, and press the
shutter-release button.
Repeat this process until the necessary
number of images has been taken to
complete the scene.
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3 4
En d
5 Press the k button when shooting is
complete.
The camera returns to step 2.
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B Notes on Panorama Assist
• Set flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation before taking the first
picture.They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Images cannot be deleted, nor can
zoom or Image mode setting (A 44) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.
• Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (A 171) initiates standby
mode during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled
to a longer setting is recommended.
D R Indicator
In panorama assist mode, exposure, white balance, and focus for all
images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in
each series.
When the first picture is taken, R is displayed to indicate
that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.
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D Panorama Maker 5
Install Panorama Maker 5 from the supplied ViewNX 2 CD.
ransfer images to a computer (A 145) and use Panorama Maker 5 (A 149) to join them in a
single panorama.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 185) for more information.
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Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. By registering a subject, the
camera can move the focus area automatically to track the subject.
1 Rotate the mode dial to s (subject tracking).
The camera enters subject tracking mode and a white
border is displayed at the center of the frame.
2 Register a subject.
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Align the subject with the border at the center of the
frame and press the k button.
• The subject is registered.
• When the camera is unable to focus on the subject, the
border will glow red. Change the composition and try
registering the subject again.
When the subject is registered, a yellow double border
(focus area) is displayed around that subject.
To change the subject, press the k button to deregister
the current subject.
If the camera cannot track the registered subject
anymore, the focus area will disappear and the
registration will be canceled. Register the subject again.
Start
Start
3 Press the shutter-release button to take a
picture.
The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. The focus area will
glow green and focus will be locked.
When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will
blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to
focus.
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed, the
camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to release the shutter.
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B Notes on Subject Tracking Mode
• Digital zoom is not available.
• Adjust zoom position, flash mode, exposure compensation, and menu settings prior to registering
the subject. If any camera setting is changed after the subject has been registered, subject
registration will be canceled.
• It may be impossible to register the desired subject, or the camera may be unable to track the
registered subject or may begin tracking a different subject, if the subject is moving rapidly, if
there is a significant amount of camera shake, or if the camera detects a similar subject. The
camera’s ability to accurately track the registered subject is also dependent upon the size and
brightness of the subject.
• When using autofocus and shooting subjects that are difficult to focus on (A 27), the subject
may not be in focus even though the focus area glows green. If the subject is not in focus, change
AF area mode (A 50) to Manual or Center in A (auto) mode, and try focus lock shooting
(A 51) by focusing on another subject that is the same distance from the camera.
C Functions Available in Subject Tracking Mode
• Flash mode (A 30) and exposure compensation (A 37) settings can be adjusted.
• Self-timer (A 33) and macro mode (A 36) cannot be used.
• Press the d button to display the s (subject tracking) menu and adjust Image mode or
Autofocus mode (A 72).
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Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings
While using s (subject tracking) mode (A 70), press the d button (A 8) and
then set the following options in the subject tracking menu.
• Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9, 10).
• Press the d button to exit the menu.
Image mode
Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at
which images are saved (A 44).
Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.
Autofocus mode
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Set Autofocus mode (A 54) used for subject tracking mode (the default setting is
Full-time AF).
When using subject tracking mode while set to Full-time AF, the camera
continuously focuses once a subject is registered for subject tracking until the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. The sound of lens drive
movement can be heard.
Changes made to the autofocus mode setting in this mode will not be applied to
the autofocus mode setting in A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode. The
autofocus mode setting applied in subject tracking mode is saved in the camera’s
memory even after the camera is turned off.
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3 5
3 5
Use this mode to capture the details of a moving subject by shooting a continuous
series of images.
• The focus, exposure, and white balance settings are fixed at the values for the
first picture in each series.
1 Rotate the mode dial to
C (continuous).
The camera enters continuous
shooting mode.
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2 Press the d button and confirm or change
the settings in the continuous menu.
See “Continuous Menu” (A 75) for more information.
Press the d button after changing the settings and
return to the shooting screen.
Continuous
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
AF area mode
Exit
3 Frame the subject and shoot.
If the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face.
See “Face Detection” (A 52) for more information.
If the camera does not detect any faces, the camera selects
the focus areas (up to nine areas) containing the subject
closest to the camera.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to lock focus and exposure.
When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, or BSS is selected in the
continuous menu, images are captured while the shutter-release button is held all the
way down.
When Sport continuous or Multi-shot 16 is selected in the continuous menu, the
number of images determined by the setting are captured when the shutter-release
button is pressed all the way. There is no need to hold the shutter-release button down.
After taking a picture, the camera returns to the shooting screen. If O is displayed, do not
turn the camera off.
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B Notes on Continuous Shooting Mode
• It may take some time to save the images after shooting. The amount of time it takes to finish
saving the captured images depends on the number of images, image mode, the write speed of
the memory card, etc.
• When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images.
• The speed of continuous shooting may decrease depending on the image mode, type of memory
card used, and shooting conditions.
• When Continuous is set to Pre-shooting cache, Sport continuous, or Multi-shot 16, banding
or variance in brightness or hue may occur in images that were captured under lighting that
flickers at high speeds, such as fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or sodium-vapor lighting.
• When Continuous is set to Pre-shooting cache or Sport continuous, accurate exposure may
not be achieved (images may be over-exposed) in images captured on bright sunny days.
• Note that shooting stops when the flash is lowered while shooting with the continuous shooting
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feature.
C Functions Available in Continuous Shooting Mode
• Flash and self-timer cannot be used.
• Brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue can be adjusted with the creative slider
(A 37).
• Press the d button to display the C (continuous) menu and change continuous shooting
mode settings (A 75).
C Images Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode
Each time images are captured using Continuous H, Continuous L, Sport continuous, or Preshooting cache, the captured images are saved as a “sequence” (A 83).
D More Information
• See “Autofocus” (A 27) for more information.
• See “Playing Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence)” (A 83) for more
information.
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Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings
After displaying the V (continuous) mode shooting screen (A 73), press the
d button (A 8) to set the following options in the continuous menu.
• Items other than Continuous share the same settings with A (auto) mode,
and the settings are saved in the camera’s memory even if the camera is turned
off.
• Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9, 10).
• To exit the shooting menu, press the d button.
• Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A 78).
Image mode A 44
Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at
which images are saved (except for Sport continuous and Multi-shot 16).
Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.
White balance A 46
In order to make the colors in images appear as they do to the eye, set white
balance to suit the light source.
Metering A 48
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
Continuous
Choose the desired continuous shooting option.
Continuous settings can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A 6).
Option Description
k Continuous H
(default setting)
m Continuous L
While the shutter-release button is held all the way
down, images are captured continuously at a rate of
about ten fps. Shooting ends when the shutter-release
button is released, or five pictures have been taken.
While the shutter-release button is held all the way
down, up to 26 images are captured continuously at a
rate of up to about 1.8 fps. Shooting ends when the
shutter-release button is released.
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Option Description
Pre-shooting cache makes it easy to capture perfect
moments, by saving images from before the shutterrelease button was pressed all the way. Pre-shooting
cache shooting begins when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway, and continues when the shutter-
q Pre-shooting cache
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n Sport continuous
D BSS (best shot
selector)
W Multi-shot 16
release button is pressed all the way (A 77).
• Frame rate: up to 5 fps
• Number of frames:
Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is
released or when the maximum number of frames has
been shot.
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the
way, 54 frames are captured at a speed of about 1/120 s
or faster.
Image mode is fixed at M (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels).
The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting
with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other
situations in which inadvertent motion can result in
blurred images. The camera captures a series of up to five
images while the shutter-release button is held all the
way down, and the sharpest image in the series is
automatically selected and saved.
• BSS is best suited to shooting subjects that are not
Each time the shutter-release button
is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at a
rate of about 30 fps and arranges
them in a single image.
• Image mode is fixed at L (image
• Digital zoom is not available.
Up to five frames (including up to two frames
captured in the pre-shooting cache)
moving. When shooting moving subjects or when the
composition of the picture changes while shooting,
the desired results may not be achieved.
size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).
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ISO sensitivity A 49
Set the ISO sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.
AF area mode A 50
Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.
Autofocus mode A 54
Choose how the camera focuses.
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C Pre-shooting Cache
When Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway for 0.5 seconds or longer, and images captured before the shutter-release button is pressed
all the way are saved along with images captured after the shutter-release button is pressed all the
way. Up to two images can be saved in the pre-shooting cache.
he pre-shooting cache setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A 6). When the
pre-shooting cache is not set, no icon is displayed. The pre-shooting cache icon lights in green while
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Press down halfway Press down fully
Images saved by pressing halfway Images saved by pressing
all the way
• If the number of exposures remaining is less than five, shooting with the pre-shooting cache is not
possible. Before shooting, check that there are five or more exposures remaining.
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Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Some settings in the A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode menus
cannot be used with other functions.
Restricted
function
Image mode Continuous (A 73)
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White balance
Metering Continuous (A 73)
ISO sensitivity Continuous (A 73)
AF area mode
Autofocus mode Continuous (A 73)
Date imprint Continuous (A 73)
Motion detection ISO sensitivity (A 49)
Setting Descriptions
When using Sport continuous, image
mode is fixed at M (image size: 1280 × 960
pixels). When using Multi-shot 16, image
mode is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920
pixels).
Hue (using the creative
slider) (A 38)
Continuous (A 73)
Smile timer (A 34)
Continuous (A 73)
When hue is adjusted using the creative
slider, White balance in the shooting
menu cannot be set.
When shooting with Pre-shooting cache
or Sport continuous, White balance is
fixed at Auto.
When shooting with Pre-shooting cache
or Sport continuous, Metering is fixed at
Matrix.
When shooting with Continuous L, 3200
cannot be selected. If Continuous L is
selected when ISO sensitivity is set to
3200, sensitivity changes to 1600.
When shooting with Pre-shooting cache,
Sport continuous, or Multi-shot 16, the
ISO sensitivity setting is automatically set
according to the brightness.
Face detection is used regardless of the AF
area mode setting.
When shooting with Pre-shooting cache
or Sport continuous, AF area mode is
fixed at Center.
When shooting with Pre-shooting cache
or Sport continuous, Autofocus mode is
fixed at Single AF.
When using any setting other than Multi-
shot 16, the date is not imprinted.
Motion detection is disabled when the
ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other
than Auto.
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Restricted
function
AF assist Continuous (A 73)
Digital zoom Continuous (A 73)
Blink warning Smile timer (A 34) Blink warning does not function.
Setting Descriptions
When shooting with Pre-shooting cache
or Sport continuous, the AF-assist
illuminator does not light.
When using Multi-shot 16, digital zoom is
disabled.
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B Features Not Available in Continuous Shooting Mode
When using continuous shooting mode, the following features cannot be used.
• Flash mode (A 30)
• Self-timer (A 33)/smile timer (A 34)
• Motion detection (A 168)
• Blink warning (A 175)
D More Information
See “Notes on Digital Zoom” (A 169) for more information.
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Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode
Press the c (playback) button in shooting mode to
enter playback mode and display images that have
been captured (A 28).
The following operations are available in full-frame playback mode.
Function Control Description A
Press H, I, J, or K to display previous or
next images. Press and hold H, I, J, or K
to scroll quickly through images.
Images can also be selected by rotating the
rotary multi selector.
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to
display 4, 9, or 16 image thumbnails. Rotate
the zoom control to f (h) with 16
thumbnails displayed to switch to calendar
display.
Return to the list by date screen. 104
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to
enlarge the image up to 10×.
Press the k button to return to full-frame
playback mode.
Display the histogram and the shooting
information. Press the k button to return
to full-frame playback.
If pressed when displaying a sequence that
is displayed by its key picture only, all
images in the sequence are displayed as
individual images. To return to key picture
only display, press the rotary multi selector
H.
Play back the movie currently displayed. 140
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Select images
Switch to thumbnail
display/calendar
display mode
(except for list by
date mode)
Select a different
shooting date (list
by date mode)
Playback zoom
Display shooting
information
Display individual
images of a
sequence
Play back movies
f (h)
f (h)
g (i)
k
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Function Control Description A
Select a deletion method and delete
images.
Delete images
Display menus
Switch to another
playback mode
l
d
d
When using favorite pictures mode
(A 92), auto sort mode (A 100), or list by
date mode (A 104), images in the same
album, category, or shooting date can be
deleted.
Display the menu for the selected mode. 107
Display the menu and select the N
(playback mode) tab to switch to favorite
pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by
date mode.
c
Switch to shooting
mode
Press the c button or shutter-release
button. The b (movie-record) button can
also be used to switch to shooting mode.
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C Changing the Orientation (Vertical/Horizontal) of Images
Image orientation can be changed after taking a picture using Rotate image (A 116) in the
playback menu (A 107).
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Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information
Press the k button in full-frame playback mode to display the highlight,
histogram, and the shooting information (not possible with movies). Press the k
button again to return to full-frame playback mode.
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1 Highlight
2 Folder name
3 File name
4 Aperture
5 Shutter speed
1
Areas of the image that are extremely bright (highlight areas) blink. Use as a guide when
using exposure compensation to adjust image brightness.
2
A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. The horizontal axis
corresponds to brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The
vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
1
6 Exposure compensation
7 ISO sensitivity
Current frame number/
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total number of frames
9 Histogram
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Playing Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence)
Each time the following continuous shooting mode (A 73) settings are used to
take pictures, the captured images are saved as a “sequence”.
• Continuous H • Continuous L • Sport continuous
• Pre-shooting cache
In full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback
mode (A 85), the first image of a sequence is used as
the “key picture”, i.e., it is displayed to represent the
images in the sequence.
• F is displayed in the playback screen for images
captured in a sequence (A 7).
While the key picture of a sequence is displayed in fullframe playback mode, press the k button to display
each image in the sequence individually. To return to key
picture only display, press the rotary multi selector H.
The following operations are available when each image in a sequence is
displayed individually.
• Choose an image: Rotate the rotary multi selector or press J or K.
• Zoom in: Rotate the zoom control to g (i) (A 88).
• Display the histogram and shooting information: Press the k button (A 82).
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D Sequence Display Options
Select Sequence display options (A 121) in the playback menu to set all sequences to be
displayed using their key pictures or to display them as individual images.
D Changing Key Picture in Sequence
A sequence’s key picture can be changed using Choose key picture (A 121) in the playback
menu.
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Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode
Deleting Images in a Sequence
If images in a sequence are selected and the l button
is pressed when Sequence display options is set to
Delete
Key picture only, the deletion method can be
selected.
• Erase current picture: Delete only the image that is
displayed (A 29).
Erase current picture
Erase selected images
Erase entire sequence
• Erase selected images: Select images for deletion
(A 29).
• Erase entire sequence: Delete all images in the sequence that is being played
back.
• To exit without deleting, press the rotary multi selector J.
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B Note on Sequence
Images captured continuously with cameras other than the COOLPIX S8100 cannot be displayed as
a sequence.
C Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
When the d button is pressed during key picture playback, the following menu operations are
available for the images in that sequence.
• Quick retouch
• Skin softening
• Slide show (A 113) • Protect
• Rotate image
• Voice memo
• Sequence display options (A 121) • Choose key picture (A 121)
• Favorite pictures
1
Press the d button after displaying individual images. Settings can be applied to individual
images.
2
When the d button is pressed during key picture playback, the same settings can be applied to
all images in that sequence. Press the d button after displaying individual images to apply
settings to individual images.
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1
(A 124) • D-Lighting1 (A 125)
1
(A 126) • Print set2 (A 109)
1
(A 116) • Small picture1 (A 127)
1
(A 117) • Copy2 (A 119)
2
(A 92)
2
(A 114)
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Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame
playback mode (A 80) to display images in “contact
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sheets” of thumbnail images (except in list by date
mode).
The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed.
Function Control Description A
Choose images
Increase the
number of images
displayed/apply the
calendar display
Decrease the
number of images
displayed
Delete images
Switch to full-frame
playback mode
f (h)
g (i)
l
k
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press
H, I, J or K.
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to
increase the number of image thumbnails
displayed: 4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16. Rotate the zoom
control to f (h) in the 16-image
thumbnail display to apply the calendar
display (A 87), and images can be found
by the date on which they were captured.
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to return
to thumbnail display.
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to decrease
the number of image thumbnails displayed:
16 ➝ 9 ➝ 4. Rotate the zoom control to
g(i
) in 4-image thumbnail display to return
to full-frame playback mode.
Select a deletion method and delete images.
When using favorite pictures mode (A 92)
or auto sort mode (A 100), images in the
same album or category can be deleted.
Press the k button. 80
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Switch to shooting
mode
b
Press the c button or shutter-release
button. The b (movie-record) button can
also be used to switch to shooting mode.
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C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
When images marked using Print set (A 109) or
Protect (A 114) are selected, the icons shown on the
right are displayed with them.
The icon shown on the right is displayed when an
image in a sequence (A 83) is selected.
Movies are displayed as film frames.
C Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures Mode
and Auto Sort Mode
• When thumbnails are displayed in favorite pictures mode
(A 92), the icon of the album being played back is displayed at
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the top right of the monitor.
• In auto sort mode (A 100), the current image’s category icon is
displayed at the top right of the monitor.
Sequence
display
Protect icon
Print set icon
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Film frames
1/ 3
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Calendar Display
With playback display of 16 thumbnails (A 85), rotate
the zoom control to f (h) to switch to calendar
display.
Images can be selected for display based on the date
on which they were captured. The dates on which
images were captured are underlined in yellow.
The following operations are available in calendar
display.
Function Control Description A
2010 11
3
Su M Tu W Th F Sa
1
87
152214
16
21
2928
30
65432
13201219111810179
2726252423
Select date
Return to full-frame
playback
Return to
thumbnail display
k
g (i)
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press
H, I, J, or K.
The first image captured on the selected
date is displayed full frame.
Rotate the zoom control to g (i). 85
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B Notes on Calendar Display
• Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1,
2010.
• The l button and d button are not available in calendar display.
D List by Date Mode
Only the images captured on the same date can be played back in list by date mode (A 104). The
list by date options (A 106) are also available only for the images captured on the selected dates.
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame
playback mode (A 80) enlarges display of the center
portion of the current image.
• The guide displayed at bottom right shows the
portion of the image currently displayed.
The following operations are available while image
display is enlarged.
Function Control Description A
Zoom increases each time the zoom control is
rotated to g (i), up to about 10×.
Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is
rotated to f (h). When the magnification ratio
reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame
playback mode.
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Zoom in
Zoom out
g (i)
f (h)
–
–
View other
areas of image
Delete images
Switch to fullframe playback
mode
Crop image
Switch to
shooting mode
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l
k
d
c
b
Press the rotary multi selector H, I, J, or K to
move the display area to other areas of the
image.
Select a deletion method and delete images.
When using favorite pictures mode (A 92), auto
sort mode (A 100), or list by date mode
(A 104), images in the same album, category, or
shooting date can be deleted.
Press the k button. 80
Create a cropped copy with only the enlarged
portion and save the copy as a separate file.
Press the c button or shutter-release button.
The b (movie-record) button can also be used to
switch to shooting mode.
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