DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
More on Shooting
More on Playback
Editing Pictures
Movie Recording and Playback
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
Basic Camera Setup
Caring for the Camera
Technical Notes and Index
i
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.
WAR NING S
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 Nikon-authorized
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.
ii
For Your Safety
Observe caution when
handling the battery
The battery may leak 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 inserting it into the
camera and connecting the
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
(supplied).
• 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.
iii
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 CD-ROMs on an
audio CD player could cause hearing
loss or damage the equipment.
Observe caution when using
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no less than
1 m (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.
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
INSTRUCTIONSSAVE 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.
COOLPIX P300
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
WAR NING
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.
AT TE NT I ON
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notices for Customers in Europe
CAUTION
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
Camera Body .............................................................................................................................................................4
Monitor .........................................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Operations.....................................................................................................................................9
Command Dial .........................................................................................................................................................9
Raising and Lowering the Flash (K (Flash Pop-up) Control)...................................................9
Rotary Multi Selector .........................................................................................................................................10
d (Menu) Button............................................................................................................................................11
Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen...................................................................................11
Using Camera Menus........................................................................................................................................12
Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way........................................................13
Attaching the Camera Strap.........................................................................................................................13
First Steps.............................................................................................................................................14
Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................14
Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................15
Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................16
Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................19
Setting the Display Language, Date and Time..........................................................................20
Inserting the Memory Card ..............................................................................................................22
Removing the Memory Card........................................................................................................................22
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode...............................................................24
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode........................................................24
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................25
Step 2 Frame a Picture........................................................................................................................26
Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................27
Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................28
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures..........................................................................................30
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)............................................................................................................30
Deleting Unnecessary Images.....................................................................................................................31
Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................32
Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................33
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer ...............................................................................................35
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smile Timer).........................................................................36
Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................38
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)......................................................................39
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Table of Conten ts
More on Shooting .............................................................................................................................40
Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)......................................................................................40
Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)............................................................................41
Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)............................42
Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features).....................................................................44
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama........................................................................................................57
Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama.............................................................................59
Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist.....................................................................................................60
Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) .......................................................62
A, B, C, D Modes .............................................................................................................................................62
A (Programmed Auto) Mode.......................................................................................................................64
B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode..................................................................................................................65
C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode..............................................................................................................66
D (Manual) Mode...............................................................................................................................................67
Adjusting Brightness, Vividness and Hue (A, B, C, D Modes)...........................................69
Operating the Creative Slider.......................................................................................................................69
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) ......................................................72
Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) ............................................................................................74
White Balance........................................................................................................................................................76
Metering....................................................................................................................................................................78
Continuous..............................................................................................................................................................79
ISO Sensitivity.........................................................................................................................................................81
Exposure Bracketing ..........................................................................................................................................82
AF Area Mode ........................................................................................................................................................83
Focusing on Moving Subjects for Shooting
(Subject Tracking/Face Priority Tracking)..............................................................................................87
Autofocus Mode...................................................................................................................................................89
Flash Exp. Comp...................................................................................................................................................89
Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously.......................................................................90
More on Playback..............................................................................................................................92
Operations in Full-Frame Playback................................................................................................92
Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information..................................................................93
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback.......................................................................94
Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................95
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................96
Playback Options: Playback Menu.................................................................................................98
a Print Order: Setting the Pictures and Number of Copies to Print .................................99
b Slide Show....................................................................................................................................................101
d Protect...........................................................................................................................................................102
Selecting Pictures.............................................................................................................................................103
f Rotate Image...............................................................................................................................................104
E Voice Memo....................................................................................................................................................105
h Copy: Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory Card ..........................107
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Editing Pictures ................................................................................................................................108
Picture Editing Functions...............................................................................................................108
Editing Pictures.................................................................................................................................. 110
k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation........................................................110
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast..................................................................111
e Skin Softening: Making Skin Appear Smoother....................................................................112
p Filter Effects: Digital Filter........................................................................................................................114
g Small Picture: Decreasing Image Size.........................................................................................116
a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy.......................................................................................................117
Movie Recording and Playback..................................................................................................118
Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................. 118
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie).........................................120
Using the Movie Menu..................................................................................................................................122
Movie Options....................................................................................................................................................123
Autofocus Mode................................................................................................................................................125
Movie Playback..................................................................................................................................126
Deleting Unnecessary Movies..................................................................................................................126
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers...........................................................127
Connecting to a TV...........................................................................................................................127
Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................ 129
Before Connecting the Camera...............................................................................................................129
Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer...................................................................130
Charging While Connecting to a Computer....................................................................................134
Connecting to a Printer................................................................................................................... 135
Connecting the Camera and Printer.....................................................................................................136
Printing Pictures One at a Time................................................................................................................137
Printing Multiple Pictures............................................................................................................................138
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Table of Conten ts
Basic Camera Setup........................................................................................................................141
Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 141
Welcome Screen...............................................................................................................................................143
Time Zone and Date.......................................................................................................................................144
Monitor Settings................................................................................................................................................147
Print Date...............................................................................................................................................................149
Vibration Reduction........................................................................................................................................150
Motion Detection.............................................................................................................................................151
AF Assist..................................................................................................................................................................152
Digital Zoom........................................................................................................................................................152
Sound Settings...................................................................................................................................................153
Auto Off ..................................................................................................................................................................153
Format Memory/Format Card...................................................................................................................154
Language...............................................................................................................................................................155
TV Settings ............................................................................................................................................................155
Charge by Computer......................................................................................................................................156
Blink Warning......................................................................................................................................................157
Reset All ..................................................................................................................................................................159
Firmware Version...............................................................................................................................................161
Caring for the Camera....................................................................................................................162
Caring for the Camera.....................................................................................................................162
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................164
Storage....................................................................................................................................................................165
Technical Notes and Index ...........................................................................................................166
Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................166
Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................167
File and Folder Names..................................................................................................................... 168
Error Messages...................................................................................................................................170
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 175
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 181
Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................184
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 185
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Introduction
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of Nikon COOLPIX P300 digital camera. This manual is
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:
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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
me mor y car d mu st be remo ved b efo re th e int ern al me mor y ca n be f orm atte d or a cce ssed for p ict ure
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://ww w.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for
contact information:
http://imaging.nikon.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, 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
NIKON WARRANTY.
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.
Holographic seal: Identifies this
device as an authentic Nikon product.
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 n ot 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,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and
comp lete, we would a ppreci ate it we re you to bring any errors o r omiss ions to the atte ntion o f 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 cer tain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not
copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and
private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut
prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and inter national 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 (A143). 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
Camera Body
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Zoom control.................................................. 27
1
2 Command dial ..................................................9
3 Shutter-release button.....................13, 28
4
Power switch/power-on lamp
5 Mode dial...........................................................40
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10
9
f : Wide...................................................27
g : Tele......................................................27
h: Thumbnail playback.................94
i : Playback zoom.............................96
j : Help ....................................................41
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Flash raised
7 8
Lens cover closed
11
6
Microphone (stereo).........................105, 118
7 Flash......................................................................32
8 K (flash pop-up) control.....................33
Self-timer lamp...............................................35
9
AF-assist illuminator.................................152
10 Lens .........................................................164, 181
11 Lens cover
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16
1 Monitor..........................................................6, 25
2 k (apply selection) button...................10
3 Rotary multi selector..................................10
4 c (playback) button.................................30
5 b (e movie-record) button............ 118
Charge lamp.........................................17, 134
6
Flash lamp.........................................................34
7 Speaker ..................................................106, 126
8 Tripod socket
9 d button......... 11, 41, 73, 98, 122, 142
10 l (delete) button....................31, 106, 126
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17 18 19 20
11 Cover latch................................................14, 22
Battery-chamber/
12
memory card slot cover...................14, 22
13 Eyelet for camera strap..............................13
14 HDMI Mini Connector.............................127
15 HDMI connector cover...........................127
USB/Audio video connector
16
..........................................................127, 130, 136
17 Connector cover ...................127, 130, 136
18 Battery latch.............................................14, 15
19 Battery chamber............................................14
20 Memory card slot.........................................22
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The indicators that appear on the monitor during shooting and playback disappear
after a few seconds (A147). The displayed information varies according to the
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camera settings and condition.
Shooting
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Shooting mode*
1
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Macro mode ....................................................38
2
Zoom indicator ..............................................27
3
Focus indicator...............................................28
4
AE/AF-L indicator..........................................61
5
Flash mode.......................................................32
6
Flash exposure compensation.............89
7
Battery level indicator................................24
8
Motion detection icon ...........................151
9
Vibration reduction icon.......................150
10
Noise reduction burst ................................47
11
Travel destination indicator.................144
12
“Date not set” indicator..........................170
13
Print date.........................................................149
14
Movie options..............................................123
15
HS movie type .............................................124
16
Image mode ....................................................74
17
Easy panorama...............................................57
18
(a) Number of exposures remaining
(still pictures) ....................................24, 75
19
(b) Movie length..............................118, 125
Internal memory indicator......................25
20
Aperture value................................................63
21
*The icons vary with the shooting mode.
Focus area (for manual, center)....28, 83
22
Focus area (for auto)................................... 83
23
Focus area (for face detection,
24
pet detection).................................36, 56, 83
Focus area (for subject tracking)........ 87
25
Spot metering area..................................... 78
26
Shutter speed.................................................63
27
Hand-held/tripod..................................44, 49
28
ISO sensitivity ..........................................34, 81
29
Exposure compensation value............ 39
30
Exposure indicator ......................................67
31
Vividness............................................................ 71
32
Hue........................................................................71
33
White balance................................................ 76
34
Self-timer indicator..................................... 35
35
Smile timer.......................................................36
Continuous shooting mode..................79
36
Exposure bracketing..................................82
37
Backlighting (HDR)...................................... 45
38
Panorama .........................................................55
39
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Time of recording........................................ 20
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Protect icon....................................................102
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Volume indicator.............................106, 126
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Battery level indicator ............................... 24
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Movie types*.................................................123
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Easy panorama indicator......................... 59
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Movie playback guide............................ 126
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Skin softening icon...................................112
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Print order icon..............................................99
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Small picture......................................116, 117
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D-Lighting icon ..........................................111
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Quick retouch icon...................................110
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Voice memo indicator............................ 105
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File number and type............................. 168
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Basic Operations
Command Dial
You can rotate the command dial to
operate any of the following functions.
For Shooting
Mode Description
Mode dial set to A Adjust the flexible program 64
Mode dial set to B or D Adjust shutter speed 65, 67
For Playback
Mode Description
Playback zoom Change the zoom ratio 96
For Menu Screen
Mode Description
First level of shooting menu or
setup menu is displayed
Change the setting
Raising and Lowering the Flash (K (Flash Pop-up) Control)
Slide the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash.
• See “Using the Flash” (A32) for more information.
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• When not using the flash, lower it by gently pushing
it down until it clicks.
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Rotary Multi Selector
Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (H), down (I), left (J)
or right (K) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the k button.
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For Shooting
Rotate to set the aperture
1
value
/Choose the option
Display n (Self-timer/
Smile timer) menu
(A35, 36)
Display D (macro mode) menu (A38)/
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The aperture value can be set in shooting mode C or D (A66, 67).
Items can be chosen while a menu is displayed.
2
Displayed for A, B, C and D modes.
Choose the option below
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Choose the
previous picture*
Display m (flash mode) (A32)
menu/Choose the option above
Display creative slider2
(A69), display the o
(exposure
compensation) guide
(A39)
Apply selection
Display histogram
and shooting
information (A92,
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Choose the next
picture*
* Previous or subsequent pictures can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.
For Menu Screen
Choose the option above*
Choose the option on
the left/Return display
to the previous screen
Choose the option
below*
* Items can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.
Choose the option
on the right/
Display sub-menu
or apply selection
Apply selection or
display sub-menu
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Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Exposure bracketing
AF area mode
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d (Menu) Button
Press the d button to display the menu for
the selected mode and to select options for
the menu items.
• Use the rotary multi selector to navigate
the menus (A10).
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G is displayed when
there are previous
menu options
Displayed when the
menu contains two
or more pages
Tab for the menus available in the current
shooting mode*/tab for playback mode menu
Tab for movie menu (during shooting mode)
Tab for displaying the setup menu
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Exposure bracketing
AF area mode
Displayed when there are
following menu options
* The displayed tabs differ according to the chosen shooting mode.
• A (auto) mode: Auto menu tab (A24)
• C (scene): Scene menu tab (A41)
• j (Night landscape): Night landscape menu tab (A44)
• o (Backlighting): Backlighting menu tab (A45)
• A, B, C, D: Shooting menu tab (A72)
Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen
In the menu screen that is displayed when the d button is pressed, choose the
left end tab to switch to the menu of the chosen tab.
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Exposure bracketing
AF area mode
Press the rotary multi
selector J to highlight the
tab.
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Exposure bracketing
AF area mode
Press the rotary multi
selector H or I to choose
another tab, and press
either the k button or K.
Set up
Welcome screen
Time zone and date
Monitor settings
Print date
Vibration reduction
Motion detection
AF assist
The corresponding menu
is displayed.
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Using Camera Menus
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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 (A10).
• To change tabs, press J (A11).
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.
Rotary multi
selector
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Exposure bracketing
AF area mode
Shooting menu
Autofocus mode
Flash exp. comp.
Autofocus mode
Single AF
Full-time AF
C Command Dial Operations during Menu Display
Rotate the command dial while the first level of the shooting menu or setup menu is displayed (step
2 above) to change the setting for the selected item.
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Basic Operations
Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way
• 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.
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Press halfway to lock the
focus and exposure.
Attaching the Camera Strap
Press the rest of the way
down to shoot.
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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 first use or when the battery is running low (A16).
1
Slide the cover latch to the Y side (1),
and open the battery-chamber/memory
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card slot cover (2).
2
Insert the battery.
• Use the edge of the battery to
push the orange battery latch in
the direction shown (1), and
fully insert the battery (2).
• When the battery is fully inserted,
the battery latch locks it in place.
Battery chamber
B Inserting the Battery Correctly
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be
sure to confirm that the battery is in the correct orientation.
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover (1), and slide the cover latch to the Z
position (2).
• The camera cannot be turned on if the batterychamber/memory card slot cover is open. Additionally,
the battery inserted into the camera cannot be charged.
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Inserting the Battery
Removing the Battery
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover, turn the camera off (A19) and confirm that the
power-on lamp and the monitor are off.
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery
latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), then
remove the battery while being careful not to remove
the battery at an angle (2).
• The camera, 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 Battery
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Aii) thoroughly before using the
battery.
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (A163) thoroughly before using the
battery.
• If the batter y 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-69P to the camera
via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter
into an electrical outlet.
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Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.
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.
The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached
in Argentina and Korea.
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Insert the battery into the camera (A14).
Do not turn on the camera.
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.
• Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
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USB cable
4
Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an
electrical outlet.
The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the
battery is charging.
About four hours 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.
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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 Adapter EH -69P is for use only wi th compatible de vices. Do n ot use with another
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 163), before use.
• The EH-69P 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-69P 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-69P. 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; A166) is used, power is supplied to the camera
from an electrical outlet, enabling taking and playing back pictures.
• 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 P300 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ENEL12 (A134, 156).
• The EN-EL12 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH-65
(available separately; A166).
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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) lights, and then the
monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp turns off
when the monitor is turned on).
Press the power switch again to turn off the camera.
When the power is turned off, the power-on lamp
and monitor are also turned off.
• When the camera is off, holding down the c button turns on the camera in
playback mode (A30).
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C Standby Mode (Auto Off)
If no operations are performed, the monitor is turned off automatically, the camera enters standby
mode and the power-on lamp blinks. The camera turns off when the standby mode continues for
about three minutes.
• When the power-on lamp blinks, turn on the monitor again with one of the following operations.
- Press the power switch, the shutter-release button, the c button or the b (e movie-record)
button.
- Rotate the mode dial.
• In shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode in about one minute (default
setting).
• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off
(A153) in the setup menu (A141).
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Setting the Display Language, Date and Time
Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time
the camera is turned on.
1
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
• The power-on lamp lights, and then the monitor is
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turned on (the power-on lamp turns off when the
monitor is turned on).
2
Press the rotary multi selector H
or I to choose the desired
language and press the k
button.
Rotary multi
selector
3
Press H or I to choose Ye s and press the k
button.
• To cancel setting the time zone and date, select No.
4
Press J or K to select your home time zone
(Time zone) (A146), and press the k button.
Language
Čeština
Dansk
Deutsch
English
Español
Ελληνικά
Cancel
Time zone and date
Choose time zone and
set date and time?
Yes
No
Cancel
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Casablanca
D Daylight Saving Time
To set the date and time in a time zone where daylight saving is in
effect, turn on the daylight saving setting with H in the time zone
selection screen shown in step 4.
• When turned on, the W icon is displayed on the top of the screen.
• To tur n o ff, pre ss I.
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Press H or I to choose the date display order
and press the k button or K.
6
Press H, J, I or K to set date and time, and
press the k button.
• To choose an item: Rotate the rotary multi selector, or
press K or J (selected in the following order: D (day) ➝
M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute).
Date format
Year/Month/Day
Month/Day/Year
Day/Month/Year
Date and time
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• To set the contents: Press H or I. Date and time can
also be set by rotating the command dial (A9).
• Finish setting: Choose minute, and press the k button or K.
• After finishing the setting, the lens extends and the shooting screen is displayed.
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D Imprinting the Date and Changing the Date and Time
• To imprint the date on pictures when shooting, first set the date and time, and then set Print date
(A149) in the setup menu (A141).
• To change the date and time of the camera clock, set in Time z one and date (A144) in the setup
menu (A141).
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Inserting the Memory Card
The recorded data is stored in the camera’s internal memor y (approx. 90 MB) or on
commercially available Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (A167).
If a m em ory ca rd i s i nse rt ed in t he cam er a, d at a is au tom at ica ll y st or ed o n t he
memory card, and data recorded to the memory card can be played back,
deleted, or transferred. To use the internal memory, remove the memory
card.
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Confirm that the power-on lamp and the
monitor are turned off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.
• Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover.
2
Insert the memory card.
• Slide the memory card until it clicks
into place.
B Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or
the memory card. Be sure to confirm that the memory card is in the correct orientation.
Memory card slot
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Removing the Memory Card
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the poweron lamp and the monitor are off.
Press the memory card in lightly with your finger (1) to
partially eject it, and then pull it out straight (2).
• The camera, 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 the Memory Card
B Formatting a Memory Card
If the message on the right is displayed when the camera is turned
on, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that
formatting (A154) permanently deletes all pictures and
other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any
data you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.
To format, use the rotary multi selector to choose Ye s and press the
k button. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, choose
Format and press the k button to start formatting.
• Do not turn the camera off, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting
is complete.
• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be
sure to format it (A154) with this camera.
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
Yes
No
B The Write Protect Switch
When the memory card switch is in the “Lock” position, data
cannot be written to, or deleted from, the memory card. If you
want to record data, delete data or format the memory card,
and the switch is in the “Lock” position, slide the switch to its
original position to unlock it.
Write protect switch
B Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• Do not per form the following operations 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 memory card:
-Eject the memory card
- Remove the battery
-Turn off the camera
- Disconnect the AC adapter
• Do not use a computer to format the memory card.
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.
• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memor y 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
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This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “pointand-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
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Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
• The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on.
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Rotate the mode dial
to A.
Auto mode
3
Check the battery level and number of
exposures remaining.
Battery Level
Display Description
b Battery level high.
B
N
Battery
exhausted.
Battery level low. Prepare to charge or
replace the battery.
Cannot take pictures.
Charge or replace the battery.
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Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of exposures remaining is displayed.
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the
internal memory or memory card and the image mode (A74).
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode
Motion detection icon
Shooting mode
A
is displayed in
A
(auto) mode.
Shutter speed
(A63)
Aperture value (A63)
Internal memory indicator
Pictures are recorded to internal memory
(approx. 90 MB). When a memory card is
inserted, C is not displayed and pictures are
recorded to the memory card.
• The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few
seconds (A147).
• When the monitor has been turned off in standby mode to save power (the power-on lamp is
blinking) (A153), press the following buttons to turn it back on.
➝ The power switch, the shutter-release button or the b (e movie -record) button.
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movement and camera
shake are reduced.
Vibration reduction icon
Vibration reduction can be
applied to reduce the
effects of camera shake.
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Movie options
A movie option is displayed
for movie recording
(A118, 123).
Image mode
The combination of image
quality (compression ratio) and
image size is displayed. The
default setting is L 4000 × 3000.
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C Note on the Flash
When the flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed at off and W appears at the top of the monitor. In
situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, be sure to
raise the flash (A33).
C Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode
• The flash mode (A32) can be adjusted, self-timer (A35), macro mode (A38) and exposure
compensation (A39) can be applied.
• Pressing the d button allows you to specify a combination of image quality (compression ratio)
and image size with Image mode (A74) in the shooting menu.
D Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection
• See Vibration reduction (A150) or Motion detection (A151) in the setup menu (A141) for
more information.
• Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
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Ready the camera.
• Hold the camera steadily in both hands.
• Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist
illuminator and microphone.
• When using the flash (A32) to shoot in the “tall” orientation, hold the camera so that
the flash is above the lens.
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Frame a picture.
• Position the main subject near the center of the
monitor.
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Using the Zoom
Zoom out
Zoom in
Rotate the zoom control to activate the 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
maximum wide-angle position.
• A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the
monitor when the zoom control is rotated.
Optical zoom Digital zoom
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 2× 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.
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Unlike the optical zoom, the digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to
magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality depending on the image mode
(A74) and digital zoom magnification.
Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still pictures.
When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator
turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied.
The 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.
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When the image size is small
• Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A152) in the setup menu (A141).
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Press the shutter-release button halfway.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway
(A13), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter
speed and aperture value).
The focus and exposure remain locked while the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
• The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the
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center focus area. When the subject is in focus, the
focus area lights in green.
• When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of
the screen, and the focus area is not displayed. When the subject is in focus, the focus
indicator (A6) lights in green.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and the focus area or focus
indicator blinks red, the camera is unable to focus. Change the composition and press
the shutter-release button halfway again.
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Press the shutter-release button the rest of the
way down.
• The shutter is released and the picture is recorded to
the memory card or internal memory.
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If the camera cannot focus, try shooting with macro mode (A38) or the Close-up scene mode
(A52).
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B During Recording
While the indicator showing the number of exposures remaining is blinking, images are being
recorded. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Cutting the 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 active focus area or focus indicator lights in green:
• Subject is very dark
• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject
makes that subject appear very dark)
• No contrast betwee n the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject, wearing a white shir t, is
standing in front of a white wall)
• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g., an animal inside a cage)
• Subjects that repeat the same pattern (e.g., window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly
shaped windows)
• Subject is moving rapidly
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several tim es,
or focus on another subject and use focus lock.
D Focus Lock
Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode.
• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the exposure is locked.
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Position the
subject at the
center of the
frame.
Press the
shutter-
release
button
halfway.
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the focus area
lights in green.
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down the shutter-
release button
halfway and
recompose the
picture.
Press the
shutter-release
button the rest
of the way
down to shoot.
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D AF-assist illuminator
In dark places, the AF-assist illuminator (A152) may light when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway.
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Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)
Press the c (Playback) button.
• The last picture shot is displayed in fullframe playback mode.
• Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H,
I, J or K to view previous or subsequent
pictures. Continue holding down H, I, J
or K to scroll quickly through pictures.
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Pictures may be briefly displayed at low
resolution immediately after switching to
Rotary multi selector
the previous or next picture.
• To return to shooting mode, press the c button again or press the shutter-release button or
b (e movie-record) button.
• C is displayed when pictures stored in the internal memory
are displayed. When a memory card is inserted, C is not
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C When the Monitor Is Turned Off to Save Power
When the power-on lamp blinks, press the c button to turn on the monitor again (A153).
C Options Available in Playback Mode
For details, see “More on Playback” (A92) or “Editing Pictures” (A108).
C Displaying Shooting Information
Press the k button in full-frame playback mode to display the
histogram and shooting information (A93). 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 turns on the
camera in playback mode. The lens does not extend.
C Viewing Pictures
Pictures that were shot using face priority (A85) or pet detection (A56) are rotated automatically
when displayed in full-frame playback mode according to the orientation of the face (except for
pictures shot when Continuous (A79), Exposure bracketing (A82) or Face prio rity t racking
(A87) was set).
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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Deleting Unnecessary Images
1
Press the l button to delete the image
currently displayed on the monitor.
• To exit without deleting, press the d button.
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the
desired deletion method and press the k
Delete
button.
• Current image: Only the current image or voice memo
(A106) is deleted.
• Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected
and deleted. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images
Screen” for more information.
• All images: All images are deleted.
3
Choose Yes and press the k button.
• Deleted images cannot be recovered.
• To cancel, choose No and press the k button.
Current image
Erase selected images
All images
Erase 1 image?
Yes
No
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
1
Rotate the rotary multi selector or press J or K
to choose an image to be deleted and press
y
to add
• To undo the selection, press I to remove y.
• Rotate the zoom control (A4) toward g (i) to switch
2
Add y to all desired images and then press the k button to confirm
to the image.
back to full-frame playback or f (h) to display
thumbnails.
H
Erase selected images
Back
ON/OFF
the selection.
• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed on 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 (A102).
C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
In shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image captured.
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
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Using the Flash
In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with a flash by
raising the flash. You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions.
• The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 6.5 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 21 ft.) at the wide-angle
zoom position, and about 0.5 to 2.5 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 8 ft. 2 in.) at the telephoto
zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto).
Auto
U
Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
Auto with red-eye reduction
V
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits.
Off
W
Flash does not fire.
Fill flash
X
The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. 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.
C Flash Mode Setting
• The default flash mode setting varies with the shooting mode (A40).
- A (auto) mode: U Auto
- y (Scene): Options vary depending on the scenes (A42 to 56).
- j (Night landscape): fixed at W (Off)
- o (Backlighting): fixed at X (fill flash) (when HDR is Off), fixed at W (Off) (when HDR is used)
(A45)
- A, B, C, D: U Auto
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously” (A90) for more information.
• In the following situations, the setting for flash mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after
the camera is turned off.
- When shooting mode A, B, C or D is used
- When shooting with V (Auto with red-eye reduction) in A (auto) mode
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Slide the K (flash pop-up) control.
• Flash is raised.
• When the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at
W (Off ).
2
Press the rotary multi selector m (flash mode).
• The flash mode menu is displayed.
3
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the
desired mode and press the k button.
• The mode selected for the flash is displayed.
• When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a
few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings
(A147).
• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the
selection will be canceled.
Using the Flash
Flash mode
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When not using the flash, lower it by gently pushing it down.
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Using the Flash
B Shooting When Lighting is Dim or When the Flash is Set to W (Off)
• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of
camera shake. When the camera is stabilized with a tripod, set Vibration reduction (A150) to
Off in the setup menu (A141).
• E may be displayed in the shooting screen. When E is displayed, the ISO sensitivity has
increased automatically.
• When shooting in dark locations, the noise reduction function may operate depending on the
shooting conditions. When the noise reduction function operates, it may take more time to save
images.
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
B Note on Using the Flash
Reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these
reflections, set the flash to W (Off ), or shoot pictures with the flash lowered.
C Flash Lamp
The flash lamp shows the flash status when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway down.
• On: Flash fires when picture is shot.
• Blinks: Flash is charging. Wait a few seconds and try
again.
• Off : Flash does not fire when picture is shot.
When the battery level is low, the monitor is turned off
during charging of the flash.
C Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).
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 following when taking pictures:
• The time required to save the picture increases slightly.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.
• In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye
reduction processing. In these cases, choose another mode and try again.
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Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
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The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when
the shutter-release button is pressed. Timer durations of two or ten seconds can be
selected.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration
reduction (A150) in the setup menu (A141) to Off when using a tripod to
stabilize the camera.
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): suitable for group pictures
•2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing 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 (A36).
• The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.
• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
3
Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
• The focus and exposure are set.
Self-timer
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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. The self-timer lamp
blinks while the timer is counting down. About
one second before the shutter is released, the
lamp stops blinking and remains lit.
• When the shutter is released, the self-timer
turns OFF.
• To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-release button again.
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Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smile Timer)
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The camera detects smiling faces using face detection and releases the shutter
automatically.
This can be used when the shooting mode (A40) is set to A (auto) mode, the
Portrait or Night portrait scene mode, or A, B, C or D mode.
1
Press the rotary multi selector n (self-timer).
• The self-timer menu is displayed.
• Adjust settings for flash mode, creative slider, exposure
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compensation, or items in the shooting menu before
pressing n.
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose
a (Smile timer), and press the k button.
• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the
selection will be canceled.
Smile timer
3
Frame the picture.
• Point the camera at the subject.
• When the camera detects a face, the focus area
containing the face is displayed with a double border.
When the camera focuses on the face, the double
border lights in green for a moment, and the focus is
locked.
• Up to three faces can be detected. When more than one face is detected, the face
closest to the center of the frame is framed by a double border and the others by single
borders.
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The shutter is automatically released.
• When the camera detects a smiling face of the subject framed by the double border,
the shutter is released automatically.
• Each time the shutter is released, automatic shooting using face detection and smiling
face detection is repeated.
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Shooting ends.
• To stop automatic shooting of smiling faces, either t urn off the camera or return to step
2 and select OFF.
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Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smile Timer)
B Notes on Smile Timer
• The digital zoom is not available.
• Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly.
• See “Notes on Face Priority” (A86) for more information.
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously” (A90) for more information.
C Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode
When using the Smile timer, the auto power off function (A153) is activated and the camera turns
off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.
• The camera does not detect any faces.
• The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.
C When the Self-timer Lamp Blinks
When using the Smile timer, the self-timer lamp blinks when the camera detects a face and flickers
after the shutter is released.
C Releasing the Shutter Manually
The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the
camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
D More Information
See “Autofocus” (A29) for more information.
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Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 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 the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the
selection will be canceled.
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 light in green (to the left of G), the camera
can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the lens. At the maximum wideangle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens.
Macro mode
C Autofocus
When using A, B, C or D mode, if Autofocus mode (A89) 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.
In other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on
(except Pet portrait scene mode).
C Macro Mode Setting
For shooting modes A, B, C and D, the changed macro mode setting is stored in the camera’s
memory even after the camera is turned off.
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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
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By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures, overall image
brightness can be adjusted to make images brighter or darker. It can be used in
A (Auto) mode or in scene modes.
• To adjust exposure compensation in A, B and C modes, use the creative slider
(A69).
1
Press the rotary multi selector o (exposure
compensation).
• The exposure compensation guide and histogram are
displayed.
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2
Use the rotary multi selector to select a
Exposure compensation guide
compensation value.
• To make the image brighter, apply positive (+)
exposure compensation.
• To make the image darker, apply negative (–)
exposure compensation.
3
Press the k button to set the compensation
Exposure compensation value
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Exposure compensation
value.
• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the
selection is set and the setting menu disappears.
• When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is
applied, the value is displayed with the H indicator on
the monitor.
4
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
• To cancel the exposure compensation setting, return to step 1 and change the value
to 0.0.
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C Exposure Compensation Value
In shooting mode D (Manual) (A67) or when the scene mode is Fireworks show (A54), the
exposure compensation cannot be used.
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.
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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 (A24)
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An automatic, “point-andshoot” mode
recommended for firsttime users of digital
cameras.
Scene mode (A41)
Shoot with settings suitable for the scene by choosing one of the scene modes.
y (Scene): Choose the desired scene from 16 different scene types, and the camera’s
settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.
In Scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode
for simpler shooting.
Special effects such as Soft or Nostalgic sepia can be added for shooting.
j (Night landscape): Produces night landscape shots with reduced blurring and noise, or
capture the atmosphere of a night landscape with a slow shutter speed.
o (Backlighting): The flash fires to prevent the backlit subject from being hidden in
shadow, or the HDR function can be used to shoot scenes with high contrast.
A, B, C, D mode (A62)
Choose these modes for
greater control over
shutter speed and
aperture value.
Brightness, vividness, and
hue can be adjusted with
the creative slider. Various
settings are available in the
shooting menu (A69).
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Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)
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.
j Night landscape (A44)
o Backlighting (A45)
Rotate the mode dial to j
or o and take pictures.
y (Scene)
Press the d button to display the scene menu and choose one of the following
shooting scenes.
Scene auto selector (default setting)
x
(A42)
b Portrait (A46) k Close-up (A52)
c Landscape (A47) u Food (A53)
d Sports (A48) l Museum (A54)
e Night portrait (A49) m Fireworks show (A54)
f Party/indoor (A50) n Black and white copy (A54)
Z Beach (A50) p Panorama (A55)
z
Snow (A50)
h Sunset (A51)
• For scene modes that use the flash, be sure to slide the K (flash pop-up) control to
raise the flash before shooting.
• Choose a scene type from the scene menu and rotate the zoom control (A4) toward
g (j) to view a description (help) of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate
the zoom control toward g (j) again.
i Dusk/dawn (A51)
O
Pet portrait (A56)
R
Special effects (A56)
Scene menu
Scene auto selector
Portrait
Landscape
Sports
Night portrait
Party/indoor
Beach
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C Image Mode
Press the d button in the scene menu and adjust Image mode (A74). 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 from the following for simpler shooting.
• d: Auto mode (general shooting) • g: Night landscape
• e: Portrait • i: Close-up
• f: Landscape • j: Backlighting
• h: Night portrait
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Rotate the mode dial to y.
2
Press the d button to display
the scene menu, choose x Scene
auto selector with the rotary
multi selector and press the k
button.
• Scene auto selector is enabled.
• When the flash is not raised, the message
The flash is lowered. is displayed.
• Slide the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash.
Scene menu
Scene auto selector
Portrait
Landscape
Sports
Night portrait
Party/indoor
Beach
3
Frame the subject and take the picture.
• The shooting mode icon changes.
• Press the shutter-release button halfway to set the focus
and exposure. When the subject is in focus, the focus
area (active focus area) lights in 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
• The digital zoom is not available.
• Depending u pon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should
this occur, switch to A (Auto) mode (A24) or choose the desired scene manually (A44).
C Focusing in Scene Auto Selector
• In Scene auto selector, the camera detects and focuses on a face (see “Shooting with Face Priority”
(A85) for more information).
• When the shooting mode icon is d or i (Close-up), in the same way as when the AF area
mode (A83) is set to Auto, the camera automatically selec ts one or more of the nine focus areas
containing the subject closest to the camera.
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, pictures are shot
continuously, and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture.
• 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 (A150) to
Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
C Notes on Flash
• U (Auto) (default setting) or W (Off ) flash mode settings (A32) can be applied.
- When U (Auto) is applied, the camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting
for the scene mode it has selected.
- When W (Off ) is set, the flash does not fire even when the flash is raised.
• If you do not want to use the flash, you can shoot while the flash is lowered.
C Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector
• Self-timer (A35) and exposure compensation (A39) settings can be adjusted.
• Smile timer (A36) is not available.
• The rotary multi selector p (macro mode) (A10, 38) is not available.
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Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features)
• The mode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting (A41).
• See “Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)”
(A42) for more information on Scene auto selector scene mode.
• The X shown for each scene is the setting for the flash mode when the flash is
raised (A32). n is the setting for the self-timer (A35) and Smile timer (A36),
p is the setting for macro mode (A38) and o is the setting for exposure
compensation (A39).
j Night landscape
Use this mode to capture the ambience of night landscapes.
Press the d button to select Hand-held or Tri pod in Night
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landscape.
•Hand-held (default setting): This enables you to shoot with the minimum of camera
shake and noise even when holding the camera by hand.
- The Y icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously,
and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without
moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera
off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.
- The angle of view (image area) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen
on the monitor at the time of shooting.
• Tripod: Select this mode when the camera is stabilized, such as with a tripod.
- The Z icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
- Vibration reduction (A150) is automatically set to Off regardless of the applied
option in the setup menu (A141).
- Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot a single picture at slow shutter
speeds.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. When the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) always lights in green.
• AF-assist illuminator (A152) does not light.
m W n Off
1 The self-timer is available.
2 Other settings can be selected.
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o Backlighting
Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into
shadow.
Press the d button to adjust HDR (high dynamic range) composite settings in HDR for the
shooting scene.
• When HDR is set to Off (default setting): The flash fires to
prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow.
- Shoot pictures with the flash raised.
-
Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot a
single picture.
• When HDR is set to Level 1 to Level 3: Use when taking
pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.
Level 1 is suitable when the contrast is low, and Level 3 is
suitable when the contrast is high.
- The P icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the
camera shoots pictures continuously with a high shutter
speed, and saves the following two images.
- An image without HDR composition
- HDR 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,
the camera enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of the image with DLighting (A111) when shooting, and saves a single image.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without
moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, 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 (image area) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen
on the monitor at the time of shooting.
- Depending on the scene, dark shadows may appear around a bright subject or the
area around a dark subject may appear bright. Set the level low to adjust.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
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1When HDR is set to Off, the flash mode is fixed at X (fill flash).
When HDR is set to any setting other than Off, the flash mode is fixed at W (off).
2 The self-timer is available.
3 Other settings can be selected.
1
n Off
2
p Off o 0.0
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Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)
y M b Portrait
Use this mode for portraits.
• The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face (see
“Shooting with Face Priority” (A85) for more information).
• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on
the face closest to the camera.
• After the Skin softening feature makes the subject’s skin appear smoother (up to three
people), the camera records the image (A46).
• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• The digital zoom is not available.
XV* n Off* p Off o 0.0*
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* Other settings can be selected.
B Notes on Skin Softening
• In images taken in the portrait or night portrait scene mode, the camera makes the subject‘s skin
appear smoother (up to three people), and then records the image (skin softening function). This
means that the image recording time is longer than usual.
• Depending on shooting conditions, even if the camera detects a face on the monitor at the time
of shooting, effects of the skin softening function may not be visible, and areas other than the face
may be processed.
• The extent of skin softening effect that is applied cannot be set.
• Skin softening can also be applied to pictures after they have been taken (A112).
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y M c Landscape
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
Select Noise reduction burst or Single shot on the screen
that is displayed when c Landscape scene mode is selected.
• Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of
noise.
- The x icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously
at high speed, and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without
moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera
off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.
- The angle of view (image area) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen
on the monitor at the time of shooting.
• Single shot (default setting): Records pictures with emphasized outlines and contrast.
- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, one frame is taken.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. When the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6) always lights in green.
• AF-assist illuminator (A152) does not light.
XWn Off
1 The self-timer is available.
2 Other settings can be selected.
1
p Off o 0.0
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Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)
y M d Sports
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in
a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. With
continuous shooting, instantaneous movements of moving
subjects can be captured clearly.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
The camera continuously adjust the focus until the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.
• While the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, up to seven pictures are shot at a
rate of about eight frames per second (fps) (when Image mode is set to I 4000×3000).
• Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at values determined with the first shot in
each series.
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• The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the image mode,
memory card or shooting conditions.
• AF-assist illuminator (A152) does not light.
XWn Off p Off o 0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
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y M e Night portrait
Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. Flash is
used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of
the background.
Select Hand-held or Trip od on the screen that is displayed
when e Night portrait scene mode is selected.
•
Hand-held
:
- The Y icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
- For a scene with a dark background, when the shutter-release button is pressed all the
way, pictures are shot continuously. The camera combines these pictures to save a
single picture.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without
moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera
off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.
- If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image may be
distorted, overlapped or blurred.
•
Tri pod
(default setting): Select this mode when the camera is stabilized, such as with a
tripod.
- The Z icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
-
Vibration reduction
(A150) is automatically set to Off regardless of the applied
option in the setup menu (A141).
- Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot a single picture at slow shutter
speeds.
• Shoot pictures with the flash raised.
• The digital zoom is not available.
• The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face (see “Shooting with Face Priority”
(A85) for more information).
- If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the
camera.
- After the Skin softening feature makes the subject’s skin appear smoother (up to three
people), the camera records the image (A46).
- If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
XV1n Off
1 Fill flash is used with red-eye reduction.
2 Other settings can be selected.
2
p Off o 0.0
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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.
• Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by
camera shake. When shooting under low lighting, use of a
tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A150)
to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during
shooting.
XV1n Off
1 May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode. Other settings can be selected.
2 The self-timer is available.
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3 Other settings can be selected.
2
p Off o 0.0
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.
3
XU1n Off
1 Other settings can be selected.
2 The self-timer is available.
2
p Off
y M z Snow
Captures the brightness of such subjects as sunlit snowfields.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
XU1n Off
1 Other settings can be selected.
2 The self-timer is available.
2
p Off
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y M h Sunset O
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus
area or focus indicator (A6) always lights in green.
• AF-assist illuminator (A152) does not light.
XWn Off
1 The self-timer is available.
2 Other settings can be selected.
1
p Off o 0.0
y M i Dusk/dawn O
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise
or after sunset.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus
area or focus indicator (A6) always lights in green.
• AF-assist illuminator (A152) does not light.
XWn Off
1 The self-timer is available.
2 Other settings can be selected.
1
p Off o 0.0
2
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2
O: Use of a tripod is recommended in s cenes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction
(A150) 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.
• The macro mode (A38) is enabled and the camera
automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject
where the camera can shoot.
• 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 light in green
(to the left of G), the camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the
lens. At the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as
3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens.
• AF area mode is set to Manual to enable the focus area to be chosen (A83). Press the
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k button, and then rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J or K to move the
focus area.
To adjust the following settings, press the k button to temporarily cancel focus area
selection, and then adjust each setting.
- Flash mode or self-timer
- Exposure compensation
• The camera continuously focuses using autofocus until you press the shutter-release
button halfway to lock the focus.
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction
(A150) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.
XW1n Off
1 Other settings can be selected. Note that when shooting with the flash, the flash may be unable
to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
2 The self-timer is available.
3 Other settings can be selected.
2
p On o 0.0
3
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y M u Food
Use this mode when taking pictures of food.
• The macro mode (A38) is enabled and the camera
automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject
where the camera can shoot.
• 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 light in green
(to the left of G), the camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the
lens. At the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as
3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens.
• You can adjust hue within a slider display at the left of the
monitor. Pressing the rotary multi selector H increases the
red hue, and pressing I increases the blue hue. The hue
adjustments are stored in the camera’s memory even after
the camera is turned off.
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• AF area mode is set to Manual to enable the focus area to be chosen (A83). Press the
k button, and then rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J or K to move the
focus area.
To adjust the following settings, press the k button to temporarily cancel focus area
selection, and then adjust each setting.
-Hue
- Self-timer
- Exposure compensation
• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release
button halfway.
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction
(A150) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.
XWn Off
1 The self-timer is available.
2 Other settings can be selected.
1
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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 situations in
which you do not want to use the flash.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• BSS (Best Shot Selector) (A79) can be used for shooting.
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction
(A150) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.
• AF-assist illuminator (A152) does not light.
XWn Off
1 The self-timer is available.
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1
p Off
2
y M m Fireworks show O
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of
light from fireworks.
• The camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator
(A6) always lights in green. However, because the camera
focuses at infinity, it may not be able to focus on nearby
objects.
• AF-assist illuminator (A152) does not light.
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y M n Black and white copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or
in print.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• Use the macro mode (A38) with this mode to shoot
pictures at close distances.
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
XW1n Off
1 Other settings can be selected.
2 The self-timer is available.
2
p Off
1
o 0.0
o 0.0
2
1
O: Use of a tripod is recommended in s cenes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction
(A150) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
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y M p Panorama
Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures.
Select Easy panorama or Panorama assist on the screen that is displayed when
p Panorama scene mode is selected.
•Easy panorama (default setting): Shoots panorama pictures that can be played back on
the camera by moving the camera in the direction you want to create a panorama picture.
➝ See “Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama” (A57).
➝ See “Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama” (A59).
• Panorama assist: Shoots multiple pictures while confirming the seams. Transfer pictures
to a computer and use the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software (A133) to join them
in a single panorama.
➝ See “Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist” (A60).
XW1n Off
1 When shooting in Pano rama assis t, other settings can be selected.
2 When shooting in Pano rama assis t, the self-timer is available.
3 Other settings can be selected.
2
p Off
1
o 0.0
3
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B Note on Printing Panorama Pictures
When printing panorama pictures, a full view may not be printed depending on the printer settings.
Additionally, printing may not be available depending on the printer.
For more information, see your printer’s manual or contact a digital photo lab.
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y M O Pet portrait
Use this mode for shooting pictures of dogs or cats. The camera
detects and focuses on the face of a dog or cat.
• Detected faces are displayed in a double frame indicating the
focus area, and when a face is in focus, this double frame
lights in green.
Up to five pet faces can be detected simultaneously. If the
camera detects multiple faces, the dou ble-frame focus area is
displayed around the largest face on the monitor, and single-
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• If a pet’s face is not detected, the camera focuses on the
subject at the center of the frame.
• The digital zoom is not available.
• AF-assist illuminator (A152) does not light. Button and shutter sounds (A153) are
disabled.
• In some cases, dogs or cats may not be detected or other animals may be detected,
depending on the distance between the camera and the pet, where the pet is facing, how
fast it is moving, the brightness, and other shooting conditions.
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* Other settings can be selected.
y M R Special effects
You can add special effects for shooting. Press the d button to select one of the following
effects.
•Soft: (default setting): Gently blurs the entire picture to create a soft ambience.
• Nostalgic sepia: Adds a sepia tone with low contrast to make it look like an old picture.
• High-contrast monochrome: Creates a black-and-white photograph with a clear
contrast.
• High key: Adds a bright tone over the entire picture.
•Low key: Adds a dark tone over the entire picture.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
XW1n Off
1 Other settings can be selected.
2 The self-timer is available.
2
p Off
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Tak ing Pictu res with Easy Pa norama
1
Rotate the mode dial to y.
2
Press the d button to display the
scene menu screen, choose
p Panorama with the rotary multi
selector and press the k button.
3
Choose V Easy panorama and press the
k button.
4
Select the shooting range from W Normal
(180°) or X Wide (360°), and press the k
button.
• The image size (W × H) when the camera is held in
landscape orientation is as follows.
- W Normal (180°): 3200 × 560 when the camera is
moved horizontally, 1024 × 3200 when the camera is
moved vertically
- X Wide (3 60°): 6400 × 560 when the camera is moved horizontally, 1024 × 6400
when the camera is moved vertically
• For the image size when the camera is held in “tall” orientation, the combinations of
the moving direction and W × H are the opposites of the above.
Scene menu
Black and white copy
Panorama
Pet portrait
Special effects
Image mode
Panorama
Easy panorama
Panorama assist
Easy panorama
Normal (180°)
Wide (360°)
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5
Frame the first portion of the panorama scene,
and press the shutter-release button halfway
to adjust the focus.
• The zoom is fixed at the wide-angle position.
• The framing guide is displayed on the screen.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the
frame.
• Exposure compensation (A39) can be adjusted.
• If the focus or exposure cannot be set for the main subject, try the focus lock (A29).
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Press the shutter-release button all the way,
and release it.
• The I icon showing the current panorama direction is
displayed.
7
Move the camera straight and slowly in one of
the four directions to start shooting.
• When the camera detects the panorama direction, the
shooting starts.
• The guide showing the current shooting point is
displayed.
• When the guide showing the shooting point reaches
the end, the shooting ends.
Example of moving the camera
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• Hold the camera steadily and move it horizontally or vertically, as in drawing an arc.
• Move the camera from end to end within about 15 seconds when the panorama range is 180°, and
within about 30 seconds when it is 360°.
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B Notes on Easy Panorama Shooting
• The image area see n in the saved image will be narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time
of shooting.
• When the camera movement speed is too fast or there is a large amount of camera shake, the
shooting ends in an error.
•
Panorama pictures are not saved when the shooting stops before reaching half of the panorama range.
• When the shooting reaches more than half of the panorama range but finishes before the end
point, the range that is not shot will be recorded as a gray area.
Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama
Switch to playback mode (A30, 92), display the picture
recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback
mode and press the k button. The camera displays the
short side of the picture filling the entire screen and
scrolls the picture automatically.
• The picture is scrolled in the direction of the
panorama shooting.
•
Rotate the rotary multi selector to fast forward or rewind.
Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor
during playback. When you choose a playback control
with the rotary multi selector J or K and press the k
button, the following operations can be performed.
To Use Description
Rewind A Scroll quickly back while the k button is pressed.
Advance B Scroll quickly forward while the k button is pressed.
The following operations can be performed with the playback
controls at the top of the monitor while playback is paused.
Pause E
End G Return to full-frame playback mode.
* The pictures can also be scrolled by rotating the rotary multi selector.
B Note on Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama
Panorama pi ctures recorded w ith functions o ther than easy panorama of the COOLPIX P300 may not
be scrolled or zoomed on this camera.
C Rewind while the k button is pressed.*
D Scroll while the k button is pressed.*
F Restart the automatic scroll.
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Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Using a tripod makes
the composition easier. When the camera is stabilized with a tripod, set Vibration
reduction (A150) to Off in the setup menu (A141).
1
Rotate the mode dial to y.
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2
Press the d button to display the
scene menu screen, choose
p Panorama with the rotary multi
selector and press the k button.
3
Choose U Panorama assist and press the
k button.
• The I icon is displayed to show the direction in which
pictures are joined.
4
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the
direction and press the k button.
• Select the direction in which pictures are joined in the
completed panorama: right (I), left (J), up (K) or
down (L).
• The yellow icon (II) moves to the direction pressed, so
press the k button to choose the direction. A white
icon (I) is displayed in the chosen direction.
• Apply flash mode (A32), self-timer (A35), macro mode (A38) and exposure
compensation (A39) settings with this step, if necessary.
• Press the k button again to reselect the direction.
Scene menu
Black and white copy
Panorama
Pet portrait
Special effects
Image mode
Panorama
Easy panorama
Panorama assist
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5
Frame the first portion of the
panorama scene and take the first
picture.
• 1/3 of the image will be displayed as
translucent.
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Shoot the next picture.
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• Match the outline of the next picture so that
1/3 of the frame overlaps the previous picture,
and press the shutter-release button.
• Repeat until you have taken the necessary
number of pictures to complete the image.
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• The camera returns to step 4.
B Notes on Panorama Assist
• Set the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation before releasing the
shutter for the first picture. The settings cannot be changed after shooting the first picture. Pictures
cannot be deleted, nor can zoom, or Image mode (A74) be adjusted after shooting the first
picture.
• The panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (A153) triggers the standby mode
during shooting. To prevent this, setting a longer time for the auto off function is recommended.
D R (exposure lock) Indicator
When using panorama assist mode, all pictures in the panorama
have the same exposure, white balance, and focus as the first picture
of the panorama.
When the first picture is shot, R is displayed to indicate that
exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.
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D Panorama Creation
Transfer pictures to a computer (A130) and use Panorama Maker 5 (A133) to join them in a single
panorama.
Install Panorama Maker 5 on a computer using the supplied ViewNX 2 CD-ROM.
D More Information
See “File and Folder Names” (A168) for more information.
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Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)
A, B, C, D Modes
By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure
modes: A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-prior ity auto),
and D (Manual).
Not only can you set the shutter speed and aperture value, you can also select a
variety of advanced settings, such as changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance
with the shooting menu (A72), or adjusting the brightness (exposure
compensation), hue or vividness with the creative slider (A69).
Mode Description Usage
The camera sets the shutter
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Programmed
A
auto
(A64)
Shutter-
B
priority auto
(A65)
Aperture-
C
priority auto
(A66)
Manual
D
(A67)
speed and aperture value
automatically for optimal
exposure. Flexible program,
which changes the combination
of shutter speed and aperture
value with the same exposure,
can be used (A64).
The user chooses the shutter
speed; the camera selects the
aperture value automatically.
The user chooses the aperture
value; the camera selects the
shutter speed automatically.
The user controls both the
shutter speed and aperture value.
Recommended for most
situations.
Use to shoot fast moving
subjects with a fast shutter speed,
or use to emphasize the
movements of a moving subject
with a slow shutter speed.
Use to blur the background or
bring both the foreground and
background into focus.
Use to control the exposure
according to shooting
requirements.
C Functions Available in A, B, C and D Modes
• The flash mode (A32) can be changed, and the self-timer (A35) and macro mode (A38)
settings are available.
• Press the d button to adjust the shooting menu (A72) settings.
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D Shutter Speed and Aperture Value
The same exposure can be achieved with different
combinations of shutter speed and aperture value, allowing
you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of field. The
following figures show how shutter speed and aperture value
affect exposure. When the ISO sensitivity setting (A81) is
changed, the range of shutter speeds and aperture values at
which the correct exposure can be obtained also changes.
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Aperture Value
Fast shutter speed
1/1000 s
Large aperture
(Small f-number)
f/1.8
Slow shutter speed
1/30 s
Small aperture
(Large f-number)
f/8
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A (Programmed Auto) Mode
The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture value automatically for optimal
exposure.
1
Rotate the mode dial to A.
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2
Frame the subject and shoot.
• In the default setting, the camera automatically selects
one or more of the nine focus areas containing the
subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in
focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green
(maximum of nine areas) (A83).
Flexible Program
In mode A (Programmed auto), different combinations of shutter
speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the
exposure by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”). While
flexible program is in effect, a flexible program mark (A) appears
next to the mode indicator (A) in the upper left of the monitor.
• Rotate the command dial to the right for large apertures (small fnumbers) when you want to blur background details, or for fast
shutter speeds to capture fast-moving subjects.
• Rotate the command dial to the left for small apertures (large fnumbers) when you want to increase depth of field, or for slow
shutter speeds to emphasize the motion of a subject.
• To cancel flexible program, rotate the command dial until the
flexible program mark (A) is no longer displayed. Selecting
another shooting mode, or turning off the camera, also cancels
flexible program.
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B Note on A (Programmed Auto) Shooting
When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure.
In such cases, the shutter spe ed indicator and aperture value indicator blink when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. It may be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure by changing settings
such as the ISO sensitivity (A81).
C Shutter Speed
• When the aper ture value is set to f/1.8 (large aperture) or f/8, the shutter speed can be set to up to
1/1600 second.
• The control range of th e shutter speed differs depending on the ISO sensitivity settin g. Additionally,
the range is restricted during continuous shooting (A91).
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B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode
The user chooses the shutter speed; the camera selects the aperture value
automatically.
1
Rotate the mode dial to B.
2
Rotate the command dial to choose
a shutter speed value.
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3
Focus and shoot.
• In the default setting, the camera automatically selects
one or more of the nine focus areas containing the
subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in
focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green
(maximum of nine areas) (A83).
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B Note on B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Shooting
When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure
with the set shutter speed. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator blinks when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. Choose another shutter speed and try again.
C Shutter Speed
• When the aperture value is set to f/1.8 (large aperture), the shutter speed can be set to up to 1/1600
second.
• The control range of th e shutter speed differs depending on the ISO sensitivity settin g. Additionally,
the range is restricted during continuous shooting (A91).
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C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode
The user chooses the aperture value; the camera selects the shutter speed
automatically.
1
Rotate the mode dial to C.
2
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(f/-number).
•
The aperture value can be set in a range of
f/1.8 to 8 (wide-angle position) and f/4.9 to
7.8 (telephoto position).
3
Focus and shoot.
• In the default setting, the camera automatically selects
one or more of the nine focus areas containing the
subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in
focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green
(maximum of nine areas) (A83).
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B Note on C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Shooting
When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure
with the set aperture value. In such cases, the aperture value indicator blinks when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. Choose another aperture value and try again.
C Shutter Speed
• When the aper ture value is set to f/1.8 (large aperture) or f/8, the shutter speed can be set to up to
1/1600 second.
• The control range of th e shutter speed differs depending on the ISO sensitivity settin g. Additionally,
the range is restricted during continuous shooting (A91).
D Aperture and Zoom
The aperture value (f-number) indicates the lens brightness. Large apertures (expressed by small fnumbers) let more l ight into the camera, and small aper tures (large f-numbers) let less light. When the
camera is zoomed in, the lens aperture can be changed within a range of f/1.8 to 4.9. The aperture
value increases (becomes darker) when zooming to the telephoto side, and decreases (becomes
brighter) when zooming to the wide-angle position.
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D (Manual) Mode
The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value.
• The shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1/2000 to
eight seconds.
1
Rotate the mode dial to D.
2
Rotate the command dial to choose
a shutter speed value.
• When adjusting the aperture value or
shutter speed, the degree of deviation
from the exposure value measured by the
camera is displayed in the exposure
indicator.
• The degree of deviation in the exposure
indicator is shown in EVs (–2 to +2 EV in
increments of 1/3 EV).
The display on the right shows that the
picture will be overexposed by 1 EV (+1).
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Overexposed
+2
0+
-2
Underexposed
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3
Rotate the rotary multi selector to
choose an aperture value.
• If necessary, repeat steps 2 to 3 to modify
shutter speed and aperture value settings
until the desired exposure is achieved.
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Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)
4
Focus and shoot.
• In the default setting, the camera automatically selects
one or more of the nine focus areas containing the
subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in
focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green
(maximum of nine areas) (A83).
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B Note on ISO Sensitivity
When ISO sensitivity (A81) is set to Auto (default setting) or Fixed range auto, ISO sensitivity is
fixed at ISO 160.
C Shutter Speed
• When the aperture value is set to f/1.8 (large aperture), the shutter speed can be set to up to 1/1600
second.
• The control range of th e shutter speed differs depending on the ISO sensitivity settin g. Additionally,
the range is restricted during continuous shooting (A91).
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Adjusting Brightness, Vividness and Hue (A, B, C, D Modes)
When the rotary multi selector K (o) is pressed in the shooting mode A, B, C or
D, brightness (exposure compensation), vividness and hue can be adjusted with
the creative slider.
o Brightness (Exp. +/–)
Use to brighten or darken the overall image.
• When the shooting mode is D (manual) mode, o brightness (exposure
compensation) cannot be used.
G Vividness
Use to adjust the vividness of the overall image.
F Hue
Use to adjust the hue of the overall image.
Operating the Creative Slider
1
Press the rotary multi selector K (o).
• The creative slider is displayed.
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2
Adjust o brightness, G vividness, or F hue.
• The rotary multi selector is used as follows.
– HI: The slider moves. The effect can be adjusted
while confirming the results on the monitor. The
effect can also be adjusted by rotating the command
dial.
– J K: Switches among brightness (exposure
compensation), vividness and hue. The items can also
be switched by rotating the rotary multi selector.
• For more information on each item, see the following.
– “Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)” (A71)
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– “Adjusting Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)” (A71)
– “Adjusting Hue (White Balance Adjustment)” (A71)
• To turn off the effects of the creative slider, press J or K to choose P, and press the
k button.
3
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 2, 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.
Slider
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0.0
Brightness (Exp. +/-)
+0.3
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Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.
C Creative Slider Settings
he settings for brightness (exposure compensation), vividness and hue are saved in the camera‘s
memory even when the camera is turned off.
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0.0
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjust the overall brightness of the image.
• To make the subject brighter, move the slider
toward “+”.
• To make the subject darker, move the slider toward
“–”.
D Using the Histogram
• See “Using the Histogram” (A39) for more information.
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.
Adjusting Hue (White Balance Adjustment)
Adjust the overall hue of the image.
• The overall image becomes more reddish as the
slider is moved up. The overall image becomes more
bluish as the slider is moved down.
Slider
+0.3
0.0
Brightness (Exp. +/-)
Exposure
compensation
value
Slider
Vividness
Slider
Histogram
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B Note on White Balance Adjustment
When hue is adjusted usin g the creative slider, White balance in the shooting menu (A76) cannot
be set.
Hue
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)
While shooting in A, B, C and D, the shooting menu contains the following
options.
Image mode
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
Match white balance to the light source to produce images with natural-looking colors.
Metering
Choose how the camera meters the brightness of the subject.
Continuous
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Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector).
ISO sensitivity A81
Set the ISO sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.
Exposure bracketing A82
Vary exposure slightly over a burst of pictures.
AF area mode A83
Choose how the focus area is determined.
Autofocus mode A89
Choose how the camera focuses.
Flash exp. comp.
Adjust the flash level.
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A76
A78
A79
A89
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Displaying the Shooting Menu
Choose A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto)
or D (Manual) by rotating the mode dial.
Press the d button to display the shooting menu.
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Exposure bracketing
AF area mode
• Use the rotary multi selector to select items and set functions on menus (A10).
• Press the d button to exit the shooting menu.
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B Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously
Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A90).
C Navigating the Camera Menu
Rotate the command dial while the first level of the shooting menu is displayed to change the setting
for the selected item.
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Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)
Set to A, B, C or D M d (Shooting menu) M Image mode
Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality
(compression ratio) 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,
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
o 3968×2232 3968×2232
4000×3000
Images are 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 on the monitor in shooting and
playback modes (A6 to 8).
Description
C Image Mode
• When using shooting modes other than A, B, C or D mode, this setting can be changed by
pressing the d button.
• The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously” (A90) 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 14 620 34 × 25/13 × 10
I 4000×3000 26 1,110 34 × 25/13 × 10
R 3264×2448 39 1,650 28 × 21/11 × 8
L 2592×1944 61 2,560 22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5
M 2048×1536 96 4,020 17 × 13/7 × 5
N 1024×768 299 12,000 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5
O 640×480 813 30,100 5 × 4/2 × 1.5
o 3968×2232 35 1,500 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.
Internal memory
(90 MB)
Memory card1
(4 GB)
Print size2 (cm/in.)
Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and
multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, 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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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)
White Balance
Set to A, B, C or D 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 of the human eye by processing images according to the color of the
light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white
balance setting that matches the light source before shooting.
Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, you
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can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve
more accurate results.
a Auto (default setting)
The white balance is automatically adjusted to suit the lighting conditions. The best
choice in most situations.
b Preset manual
Use when shooting under unusual lighting. See “Preset Manual” (A77) for more
information.
c Daylight
The white balance is adjusted for direct sunlight.
d Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
e Fluorescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
f Cloudy
Use when shooting under overcast skies.
g Flash
Use with the flash.
When white balance is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting
(A6). When Auto is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed.
C Notes on White Balance
• When hue is adjusted using the creative slider (A71), this feature cannot be set.
• At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash, set the flash to W (Off ) (A32).
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously” (A90) for more information.
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Auto
Daylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Flash
Preset Manual
Use when you want to make pictures shot under unusual lighting conditions (such
as lamps with reddish light) look as though they were shot in normal light.
Use the procedure below to shoot after measuring the white balance value under
the shooting light.
1
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be
used during shooting.
2
Display the shooting menu (A73), use the
rotary multi selector to choose b Preset
manual in White balance, and press the k
button.
• The lens extends to the zoom position for
measurement.
3
Choose Measure.
• To apply the most recently measured white balance
value, choose Cancel and press the k button. The
most recently measured white balance value will be set.
4
Frame a white or gray reference object in the
reference object frame.
White balance
Auto
Auto
Preset manual
Daylight
Daylight
Incandescent
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Cloudy
Flash
Flash
Preset manual
Cancel
Measure
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Cancel
Measure
Reference object frame
5
Press the k button to measure the white balance value.
• The shutter is released and the new white balance preset value is set (no picture is
recorded).
B Note on Preset Manual
The camera cannot measure a white balance value when the flash fires. When shooting with the flash,
set White balance to Auto or Flash.
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Metering
Set to A, B, C or D M d (Shooting menu) M Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure
is known as “metering.”
Use this option to 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 shooting.
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q Center-weighted
The camera meters the entire frame bu t assigns greatest weight to the subject at the
center of the frame. The classic meter for portraits; it preserves background details
while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can
be used with focus lock (A29) to meter off-center subjects.
B Notes on Metering
• When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weighted. Note that the metered
area is not displayed on the monitor.
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously” (A90) for more information.
D Metering Area
The active metering area is displayed when Center-weighted is selected for Metering (A6).
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Continuous
Set to A, B, C or D M d (Shooting menu) M Continuous
Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector).
U Single (default setting)
One picture is shot each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
V Continuous
While the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are taken at a rate
of about eight frames per second (fps) (when Image mode is set to I 4000 ×
3000). Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released, or seven
pictures have been taken.
D BSS (Best Shot Selector)
BSS is recommended for shooting when lighting is dim without the flash, with the
camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which camera shake is likely to blur
pictures.
The camera continuously takes up to ten pictures while the shutter-release button
is pressed all the way. The sharpest picture (picture with the most details) in the
series is automatically selected and saved.
W Multi-shot 16
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way,
the camera shoots 16 pictures at a rate of about 30 frames
per second and arranges them in a single picture.
• Image mode is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).
• The digital zoom is not available.
V nContinuous H: 120 fps
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, 60 frames are captured
at a speed of about 1/125 s or faster.
• Image mode is fixed at M (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels).
V j Continuous H: 60 fps
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, 60 frames are captured
at a speed of about 1/60 s or faster.
• Image mode is fixed at M (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels).
When continuous shooting is enabled, the current setting is displayed during
shooting (A6). When Single is selected, an icon for the current setting is not
displayed.
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B Notes on Continuous Shooting
• During continuous shooting, the flash is not available. Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed
at the values for the first picture in each series.
• The frame rate may become slower depending on the image mode, memor y card type or shooting
conditions.
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously” (A90) for more information.
B Note on BSS
BSS is suited for shooting stationary subjects. BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject
moves or the composition changes.
B Note on Multi-shot 16
Ban ding or var ianc e in br ight ness o r hue may oc cur in imag es tha t were captu red u nder l ighti ng th at
flickers at high speeds, such as fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or sodium-vapor lighting.
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B Notes on Continuous H
• 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, the write speed of the memory
card, etc.
• When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images.
• Accurate exposure may not be achieved (images may be over-exposed) in images captured on
bright sunny days.
• 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.
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ISO Sensitivity
Set to A, B, C or D 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 1600 when lighting is dim.
Fixed range auto
Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from ISO
160-400 (default setting) or ISO 160-800. The camera will not raise sensitivity
beyond the maximum value in the selected range. Set the maximum value for ISO
sensitivity 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 on the monitor (A6).
• 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 (A34).
• When Fixed range auto is selected, U and the maximum ISO sensitivity value
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B Notes on ISO Sensitivity
• In D (manual) mode, ISO sensitivity will be fixed at ISO 160 if Auto or Fixed rang e auto is selected.
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously” (A90) for more information.
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Exposure Bracketing
Set to A, B or C M d (Shooting menu) M Exposure bracketing
The exposure (brightness) can be changed automatically during continuous
shooting. This is effective for shooting when it is difficult to adjust the picture
brightness.
±0.3
Camera varies exposure by 0, –0.3, and +0.3 over next three shots. The three shots are
taken in sequence when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.
±0.7
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Camera varies exposure by 0, –0.7, and +0.7 over next three shots. The three shots are
taken in sequence when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.
±1.0
Camera varies exposure by 0, –1.0, and +1.0 over next three shots. The three shots are
taken in sequence when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.
Off (default setting)
Exposure bracketing is not performed.
When exposure bracketing is enabled, the current setting is displayed during
shooting (A6). When Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not
displayed.
B Notes on Exposure Bracketing
•Exposure bracketing is not available in D (manual) mode.
• When exposure compensation (A39) and ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0 in Exposure bracketing are set
simultaneously, the combined exposure compensation values are applied.
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously” (A90) for more information.
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AF Area Mode
Set to A, B, C or D M d (Shooting menu) M AF area mode
You can set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.
Face priority
a
The camera automatically detects and focuses on a
face (see “Shooting with Face Priority” (A85) for more
information).
If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera
focuses on the face closest to the camera.
When non-human subjects are photographed, or a
subject with which no face can be detected is framed,
AF area mode is set to Auto. The camera automatically
selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing
the subject closest to the camera.
Auto (default setting)
a
The camera automatically selects one or more of the
nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the
camera.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate
the focus area.
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway,
the focus area selected by the camera is displayed on
the monitor (up to nine areas).
Manual
x
Choose manually the focus position from 99 areas in
the screen. This option is suited to situations in which
the intended subject is relatively still and not
positioned at 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 adjust the following settings, press the k button
to temporarily cancel focus area selection, and then
adjust each setting.
- Flash mode, macro mode or self-timer settings
- Brightness (exposure compensation), vividness or hue
To return to the focus-area selection screen, press the k button again.
Focus area
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Center
y
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the
frame.
The focus area is always displayed at the center of the
frame.
s
Subject tracking
Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be
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focused on, and the focus area will move and follow
the subject. See “Focusing on Moving Subjects for
Shooting (Subject Tracking/Face Priority Tracking)”
(A87).
R
Face priority tracking
Once the camera detects a subject’s face, that subject
is automatically registered as the s ubject to be tracked,
and face priority tracking begins tracking that subject.
See “Focusing on Moving Subjects for Shooting
(Subject Tracking/Face Priority Tracking)” (A87).
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B Notes on AF Area Mode
• When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area
regardless of the applied AF area mode option.
• In some rare case s of shooting subjects for which autofocus does not perform as expec ted (A29),
the subject may not be in focus.
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously” (A90) for more information.
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Shooting with Face Priority
The camera automatically detects and focuses on a human face.
The face detection function operates in the following situations.
• When Face priority is selected for AF area mode (A83)
• When Scene auto selector (A42), Portrait (A46) or Night portrait (A49)
is selected in scene mode
• When a (Smile timer) is selected (A36)
* See “Focusing on Moving Subjects for Shooting (Subject Tracking/Face Priority
Tracking)” ( A87) for more information on face priority tracking.
1
Frame the picture.
• When the camera detects a face, the focus area
containing the face is displayed with a double yellow
border.
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• When the camera detects more than one face, depending upon the shooting mode,
the operation varies as follows.
Shooting mode
A, B, C, D modes
(Face priority)
Scene auto selector,
Portr ait or Night portrait
scene mode
a (Smile timer)
Faces framed by a double
border
The face closest to the camera
* The other faces are frame d by
a single border.
The face closest to the center
of the frame
* The other faces are frame d by
a single border.
Number of faces to be
recognized
Up to 12
Up to 3
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Press the shutter-release button halfway.
• The camera focuses on the face framed by the double
border. The double border lights in green and the focus
is locked.
• When the camera is unable to focus on a face, the
double border blinks. Press the shutter-release button
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halfway again and focus.
• Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot.
• When using a (Smile timer), even if the shutter-release button is not pressed, the
shutter is released automatically if the camera detects that the face framed by the
double border is smiling (A36).
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B Notes on Face Priority
• When Face pr iority is selected for AF area mode, the setting automatically switches to Auto if
no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in the Portra it or
Night portrait scene mode, the camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area.
• The camera may not detect faces in the following situations:
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
• If the camera detects more than one face, the face that it focuses on depends on the shooting
conditions, such as whether or not the subject is facing the camera.
• In some rare case s of shooting subjects for which autofocus does not perform as expec ted (A29),
the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border lights in green. If you
cannot focus, change the AF area mode setting to Manual or Center , or try shooting with focus
lock (A29) by switching the shooting mode to a mode such as auto mode and refocusing on
another subject at the same distance.
• Pictures that were shot usin g face priority will be rotated automatically when displayed in fullframe or thumbnail playback mode according to the orientation of the face (except for pictures
shot while Continuous (A79), Exposure bracketing (A82) or Face priority tracking (A87)
was set).
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Focusing on Moving Subjects for Shooting (Subject Tracking/ Face Priority Tracking)
Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects.
• When Subject tracking is selected, it begins once you select a subject to be
focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject.
• When Face priority tracking is selected, once the camera detects a person’s
face, it automatically registers that face as the subject, and the focus area moves
to track the face.
1
Display the shooting menu (A73), use the
rotary multi selector to choose AF area mode,
and press the k button.
2
Choose s Subject tracking or R Face
priority tracking, and press the k button.
• A white border is displayed at the center of the frame.
3
Select a subject.
• For Subject tracking, point the camera at the subject
you want to focus on, so that the subject is at the center
of the frame, and then press the k button.
- The subject is registered.
- When the camera is unable to focus on the subject,
the border lights in red. Change the composition and
try again.
• For Face priority tracking, when the camera detects a
face in the frame, that face is automatically registered as
the subject.
- When no faces are detected and the k button is
pressed, the subject at the center of the frame is
registered.
• Once the subject is registered, it is framed by a yellow
focus area display, which moves to track the subject.
• When you want to change subjec ts, press the k button
to cancel the currently selected subject.
• If the camera loses sight of the subject, the focus area display disappears; register the
subject again.
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Exposure bracketing
AF area mode
AF area mode
Face priority
Auto
Manual
Center
Subject tracking
Face priority tracking
Start
Start
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Face priority tracking
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Press the shutter-release button to take the
picture.
• If the camera focuses on the focus area when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area
display lights in green and the focus is locked.
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• If the camera is unable to focus, the focus area display
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to focus.
• If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed,
the camera focuses at the center of the frame.
• Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
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B Notes on Subject Tracking
• The digital zoom is not available.
• Set the zoom position, flash mode, creative slider, or menu before registering a subject. If any of
these are changed after a subject is registered, the subject will be canceled.
• During certain conditions, such as when the subject is moving quickly, when there is a large
amount of camera shake, or when there are multiple subjects that look alike, the camera may not
be able to register or track a subject, or the camera may track a different subject. Additionally, the
subject may not be tracked properly depending on factors such as the subject’s size and
brightness.
• In some rare case s of shooting subjects for which autofocus does not perform as expec ted (A29),
the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area lights in green. If you cannot
focus, change the AF area mode setting to Manual or Center, or tr y shooting with focus lock
(A29) by switching the shooting mode to a mode such as auto mode and refocusing on another
subject at the same distance.
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously” (A90) for more information.
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B Notes on Face Priority Tracking
• Only one subject can be tracked. If the camera detects multiple faces at the same time, the face
closest to the center of the frame is tracked.
• When the frame includes more than one face, the face detected by the camera and registered as
the subject to be tracked depends upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the
faces are looking.
• Depending on shooting conditions, such as whether or not the subject is facing the camera, the
face may not be detected properly. Additionally, 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
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