Nikon P950 Reference Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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ead this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
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our safety (page 12)”.
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285)” in “ Caring for the product (page 285)”.
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f this is your rst time using the camera, see “
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ted (page 36)”and “
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and playback (page 47)”
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Table of contents
I
ntroduction ............................................................................................................................8
Read this rst ....................................................................................................................................... 9
For your safety .................................................................................................................................. 12
Parts of the camera ............................................................................................................ 16
T
he camera body ............................................................................................................................. 17
Principle functions of the controls ............................................................................................ 20
The monitor/viewnder ................................................................................................................25
Switching the information displayed on the screen (
ower-on lamp (charge lamp) .................................................................................................... 34
P
Getting started .................................................................................................................... 36
A
ttaching the strap ......................................................................................................................... 37
Attaching/removing the lens cap and lens hood ................................................................ 38
Inserting the battery and memory card .................................................................................. 39
Charging the battery ......................................................................................................................41
Opening the monitor ..................................................................................................................... 43
Camera setup .................................................................................................................................... 44
button) ............................. 32
Basic operations of shooting and playback .............................................................. 47
Shooting still images
Recording movies ............................................................................................................................53
Switching between the monitor and viewnder .................................................................54
Playing back images .......................................................................................................................55
Deleting images ............................................................................................................................... 57
......................................................................................................................48
Shooting features ............................................................................................................... 60
S
electing a shooting mode (mode dial) .................................................................................. 61
Auto mode (standard shooting) .................................................................................................62
, , , and modes ................................................................................................................. 63
Shooting with the Bulb setting or T
(user settings) mode ..................................................................................................................71
reative mode (applying eects when shooting) ............................................................... 75
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Scene mode (shooting suited to the shooting conditions) ............................................. 78
Bird-watching .................................................................................................................................................. 79
Moon .....................................................................................................................................................................80
Portrait ..................................................................................................................................................................81
ime setting (when in
mode) .............................69
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Landscape ..........................................................................................................................................................81
Spor
ts ....................................................................................................................................................................82
Night portrait ...................................................................................................................................................83
Party/indoor ......................................................................................................................................................83
Beach .....................................................................................................................................................................84
Snow ......................................................................................................................................................................84
Sunset ...................................................................................................................................................................84
Dusk/dawn ........................................................................................................................................................85
Night landscape .............................................................................................................................................85
Close-up ..............................................................................................................................................................86
Food ....................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Fireworks show ............................................................................................................................................... 88
Backlighting ......................................................................................................................................................88
Easy panorama ................................................................................................................................................89
Pet portrait .........................................................................................................................................................92
Selective color .................................................................................................................................................93
Multiple exp. Lighten .................................................................................................................................. 94
Setting the ash mode, self-timer, focus mode, and exposure compensation .........98
Flash mode .........................................................................................................................................99
Self-timer ..........................................................................................................................................102
Smile timer ...................................................................................................................................... 104
Using autofocus .............................................................................................................................106
Using manual focus ......................................................................................................................113
Exposure compensation .............................................................................................................117
Default settings (ash, self-timer, and focus mode) .........................................................119
Using the
U
sing the zoom ............................................................................................................................. 124
Functions that cannot be used simultaneously when shooting .................................127
(function) button .............................................................................................. 121
Playback features ............................................................................................................. 131
Playback zoom ...............................................................................................................................132
Crop ................................................................................................................................................... 134
Thumbnail playback/calendar display .................................................................................. 136
Viewing and deleting images in a sequence ......................................................................138
Playback with easy panorama ..................................................................................................140
Editing images (still images) .....................................................................................................142
Printing still images ......................................................................................................................143
Movies ..................................................................................................................................
Basic operations of movie recording and movie playback ............................................145
Capturing still images while recording movies ................................................................. 149
Movie manual .................................................................................................................................150
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144
Time-lapse movie ..........................................................................................................................
Operations during movie playback ........................................................................................156
Editing movies ............................................................................................................................... 158
153
Using the menu ................................................................................................................ 161
Menu operations ...........................................................................................................................162
Menu lists .........................................................................................................................................166
The shooting menu (common across shooting modes) .................................................174
Image quality ................................................................................................................................................174
Image size .......................................................................................................................................................175
The shooting menu (
P
icture Control ............................................................................................................................................. 177
Custom Picture Control .......................................................................................................................... 180
White balance ...............................................................................................................................................181
Metering ...........................................................................................................................................................184
Continuous .....................................................................................................................................................185
ISO sensitivity ................................................................................................................................................189
Exposure bracketing .................................................................................................................................190
AF area mode ............................................................................................................................................... 191
Autofocus mode ......................................................................................................................................... 196
Flash exp. comp. ......................................................................................................................................... 196
Noise reduction lter ............................................................................................................................... 197
Long exposure NR ..................................................................................................................................... 197
Active D-Lighting .......................................................................................................................................197
Multiple exposure ...................................................................................................................................... 198
Zoom memory .............................................................................................................................................200
Startup zoom position ............................................................................................................................201
M exposure preview ................................................................................................................................. 201
The Movie manual mode menu .............................................................................................. 203
The movie menu ........................................................................................................................... 204
Movie options ...............................................................................................................................................204
Autofocus mode ......................................................................................................................................... 206
Electronic VR ..................................................................................................................................................207
Wind noise reduction .............................................................................................................................. 208
Zoom microphone .................................................................................................................................... 208
Frame rate ....................................................................................................................................................... 209
External mic sensitivity ........................................................................................................................... 209
The playback menu ......................................................................................................................211
Mark for upload ...........................................................................................................................................211
Quick retouch ............................................................................................................................................... 212
D-Lighting .......................................................................................................................................................213
Skin softening ...............................................................................................................................................213
, , , , or mode) ................................................................... 177
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Filter eec
ts ....................................................................................................................................................214
Slide show .......................................................................................................................................................216
Protect ............................................................................................................................................................... 218
Rotate image .................................................................................................................................................218
Small picture ................................................................................................................................................. 220
Sequence display .......................................................................................................................................221
Key picture selection ................................................................................................................................222
The network menu .......................................................................................................................223
The setup menu ............................................................................................................................ 227
Time zone and date .................................................................................................................................. 227
Slot empty release lock .......................................................................................................................... 229
Monitor settings ..........................................................................................................................................229
EVF auto toggle ...........................................................................................................................................232
Date stamp .....................................................................................................................................................232
Self-timer: after release ...........................................................................................................................233
Vibration reduction ................................................................................................................................... 234
AF assist ............................................................................................................................................................235
Digital zoom .................................................................................................................................................. 235
Assign side zoom control ...................................................................................................................... 236
Snap-back zoom .........................................................................................................................................236
Assign side dial ............................................................................................................................................ 236
AE/AF lock button ......................................................................................................................................237
Sound settings .............................................................................................................................................238
Auto o ............................................................................................................................................................. 238
Format card .................................................................................................................................................... 239
Language .........................................................................................................................................................239
HDMI .................................................................................................................................................................. 239
Charge by computer ................................................................................................................................ 241
Image comment .........................................................................................................................................241
Copyright information ............................................................................................................................ 242
Location data ................................................................................................................................................ 243
Toggle Av/Tv selection ............................................................................................................................244
Reset le numbering ................................................................................................................................244
Peaking .............................................................................................................................................................245
Reset all .............................................................................................................................................................245
Conformity marking ................................................................................................................................. 246
Firmware version ........................................................................................................................................ 246
Connecting the camera to a TV or computer ........................................................247
Viewing images on a TV ............................................................................................................. 248
Transferring images to a computer ........................................................................................250
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Accessories .........................................................................................................................254
List of ac
cessories ......................................................................................................................... 255
EH-5d AC Adapter and EP-5C Power Connector ................................................................258
Speedlights (external ash units) ............................................................................................259
ML-L7 Remote Control ................................................................................................................261
If there is a problem ........................................................................................................266
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................267
Error messages ...............................................................................................................................280
Technical notes .................................................................................................................
Notes about wireless communication functions .............................................................. 284
Caring for the product ................................................................................................................ 285
Cleaning and storage .................................................................................................................. 290
File names ........................................................................................................................................291
Specications ................................................................................................................................. 292
Trademarks ......................................................................................................................................298
Index................................................................................................................................................... 300
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Introduction
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For your safety ...................................................................................................................... 12
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Descriptions in this manual
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efore taking important pictures
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Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking
the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning
normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost prots that may result from
product malfunction.
● Use only Nikon brand electronic accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery
chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and USB cables) certied by Nikon specically 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.
A holographic seal that indicates an accessory as an authentic Nikon product is
axed to the dedicated rechargeable Li-ion battery.
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon
raphic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the
holog
batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized
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● Comply with copyright notices
Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the
camera can not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions
apply to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case
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isposing of data storage devices
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Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory
cards does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted les can sometimes
be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software,
potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy
of such data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person,
make sure to reset all of the camera’s settings in the setup menu
resetting, erase all data in the device using commercial deletion software, or format
the device in the setup menu
containing no private information (for example, images of empty sky). Care should be
taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying memory
cards.
● Conformity marking
Follow the procedure below to display the conformity markings that the camera
complies with.
Press the
button
button select (setup) button Conformity marking
[F
ormat card], then completely rell it with images
[Reset all]. A
fter
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For your safety
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o prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For your
safety” in its entirety before using this product.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.
Failure to observe the precautions
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CAUTION
• Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle. Failure to observe this
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risk of death or severe injury.
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death or severe injury.
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WARNING
• Do not disassemble or mo
that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident. Failure to
observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.
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hould you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing
smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or
power source. Continued operation could result in re, burns or other injury.
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eep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet
hands. Failure to observe these precautions could result in re or electric shock.
• Do not let y
is on or plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-
temperature burns.
our skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it
dify this product. Do not touch internal parts
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For your safety
• Do not use this pr
propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
explosion or re.
oduct in the presence of ammable dust or gas such as
• Do not aim the ash at the op
precaution could result in accidents.
eep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution
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could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts
constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek
immediate medical attention.
• Do not en
observe this precaution could result in accidents.
• Do not use batt
designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, AC
adapters, and USB cables designated for use with this product, do not:
- Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them
- Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage
Failure to observe these precautions could result in re or electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug when char
during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric
shock.
• Do not handle with bar
low temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or
frostbite.
• Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources. Light
focused by the lens could cause re or damage to product’s internal parts. When
shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight focused into
the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause re.
tangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to
eries, chargers, AC adapters, or USB cables not specically
under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or ame.
to another or with DC-to-AC inverters.
erator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
ging the product or using the AC adapter
e hands in locations exposed to extremely high or
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AUTION
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urn this product o when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features
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when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency
emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard
aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities.
ve the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not
• Remo
be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in re or product malfunction.
• Do not t
• Do not r
• Do not r
• Do not leav
• Do not tr
• Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could
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ouch moving parts of the lens or other moving parts. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in injury.
objects. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or re.
camera accessory shoe. Failure to observe this precaution could result in re or
product malfunction.
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile
or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in re or
product malfunction.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.
result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching re:
- Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.
- Do not expose batteries to ame or excessive heat.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or
- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to powerful
- Do not step on batteries, pierce them with nails, or strike them with hammers.
batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching re.
e the ash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or
aise the built-in ash when using a ash unit mounted on the
e the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
ansport the camera with a tripod or similar accessory attached.
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ANGER for batteries
other metal objects.
physical shocks.
harge only as indicated. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the
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f battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean
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water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in
eye injuries.
W
ARNING for batteries
• Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek
immediate medical attention.
eep batteries out of reach of household pets and other animals. The
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batteries could leak, overheat, rupture, or catch re if bitten, chewed, or otherwise
damaged by animals.
• Do not immerse batt
precaution could result in re or product malfunction.
Immediately dry the product with a towel or similar object should it become wet.
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iscontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the
batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging EN-EL20a
rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specied period of time.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching re.
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hen batteries are no longer needed, insulate the terminals with tape.
Overheating, rupture, or re may result should metal objects come into contact
with the terminals.
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f battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing,
immediately rinse the aected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.
eries in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this
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Parts of the camera
The camera body .................................................................................................................17
rinciple functions of the controls ................................................................................ 20
P
The monitor/viewnder ....................................................................................................25
Switching the information displayed on the screen (
P
ower-on lamp (charge lamp) ........................................................................................ 34
button) ...................32
Parts of the camera
16
The camera body
Eyelet for strap .................................... 37
1
Command dial
2
Power switch/power-on lamp
3
(
charge lamp) .......................34, 41, 44
Mode dial ............................................... 61
4
Microphone (stereo) ..........
5
Lens
6
Self-timer lamp .....................
Red-eye reduction lamp ............
7
AF-assist illuminator .....................
(function) button .................. 121
8
Parts of the camera
The camera body
145, 208
102, 104
101
235
Zoom control
•
: Wide-angle ...........................
9
: Telephoto ................................
•
: Thumbnail playback ......136
•
•
: Playback zoom .....................
Shutter-release button ........48, 108
10
Connector cover .......... 41, 248, 250
11
Micro-USB connector .......... 41, 250
12
HDMI micro connector (Type
13
D) ..............................................................
17
124
124
132
248
Built-in ash
14
(ash pop
15
................................................................52, 99
External microphone connector
16
co
ver ...................................................... 256
Accessory shoe .....................
17
Diopter adjustment control ....... 54
18
Speaker ......................................156, 238
19
.................................. 52, 99
-up) button .....................
Parts of the camera
The camera body
255, 259
Accessory terminal ........................
20
Side dial ................................................
21
Side zoom control
•
: Telephoto
•
: Wide-angle
22
.....................................................................
(snap-back zoom) button ..........
23
.....................................................................126
18
256
236
125
Electronic vie
24
Eye sensor .............................................. 54
25
26
(AE-L/AF-L) button ...... 111, 237
27
Focus-mode selector ........
28
( movie-record)
29
butt
30
31
(apply selection) button .... 162
32
wnder ...................... 54
(monitor) button ...................... 54
on ........................................... 53, 145
(playback) button .................... 55
(display) button .................... 32
Rotary multi selector (multi
selec
tor)
Pressing up, down, left, or right
33
on the multi selector is expressed
, , , or .
as
.............................................................
Parts of the camera
The camera body
106, 113
98, 162
34
(delete) button ............................ 57
35
36
37
38
39
(menu) button ..........
Battery-chamber/memory card
slot co
ver ................................................ 39
Power connector cover (for
optional A
C adapter) ................... 255
Tripod socket
Monitor ............................................ 25, 43
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162, 166
Principle functions of the controls
Control Main function
For shooting
elect a shooting mode.
S
Selecting a shooting mode (mode dial) (page 61)
Mode dial
For shooting
elect
S
(autofocus) or (manual focus).
Using autofocus (page 106)
Using manual focus (page 113)
Focus-mode selector
For shooting
ock the exposure or focus.
L
Focus lock (page 111)
AE/AF lock button (page 237)
(AE-L/AF-L) button
For shooting
Zoom control
M
ove toward
subject, and move toward ( ) (wide-angle) to zoom out
and vie
Using the zoom control (page 124)
For playback
•
M
ove toward
oward
t
calendar
Playback zoom (page 132)
Thumbnail playback/calendar display (page 136)
djust the volume for movie playback.
A
•
( ) (telephoto) to zoom in closer to the
w a larger area.
( ) to zoom in on the image, and move
( ) to display images as thumbnails or the
.
Parts of the camera
Principle functions of the controls
20
Control Main function
For shooting
iden the angle of view temporarily.
W
Using the snap-back zoom (temporarily widening the
visible range) (page 126)
(snap-back zoom)
on
butt
For shooting
Side zoom control
Side dial
Shutter-release
on
butt
( movie-record)
on
butt
M
ove toward
and mo
ger area.
lar
Using the side zoom control (page 125)
For shooting
•
When the f
setting that is selec
•
When the focus-mode selector is set to
ocus manually.
f
* This function is not available with some shooting modes.
Assign side dial (page 236)
For shooting
When the butt
When the button is pressed all the way: Release the shutter
(start and stop movie recording in Movie manual mode).
Shooting still images (page 48)
The shutter-release button (page 108)
For playback
Return to shooting mode.
For shooting
Start and stop movie recording.
Recording movies (page 53)
Basic operations of movie recording and movie playback
(page 145)
For playback
eturn to shooting mode.
R
(telephoto) to zoom in closer to the subject,
ve toward
(wide-angle) to zoom out and view a
ocus-mode selector is set to
ted in [Assign side dial].*
on is pressed halfway: Set focus and exposure.
: Change the
: Adjust the
Parts of the camera
Principle functions of the controls
21
Control Main function
For shooting
Multi selector
(apply selection)
button
While the shooting scr
•
Display the following setting screens by pressing:
-
): (ash mode)
Up (
-
R
): (exposure compensation)
ight (
-
D
own (
(
Available only when the focus-mode selector is set to
.)
-
L
): (self-timer/smile timer)
eft (
Setting the ash mode
exposure compensation (page 98)
Menu operations (page 162)
•
When the shooting mode is , , or (Movie manual):
R
otate the multi selector to set the f‑number.
For playback
While the playback scr
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displayed image using up (
( ), or by rotating the multi selector.
oomed image is displayed: Move the display area.
While a z
•
For setting
elect an item using
S
tor, and then apply the selection by pressing the
selec
button.
For playback
Display individual images of a sequence in full-frame
•
playback mode
Viewing and deleting images in a sequence (page 138)
croll an image shot with easy panorama.
S
•
Play back movies.
•
Switch from thumbnail playback or zoomed image display
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to full-frame playback.
For setting
Apply the it
em that you selected by using the multi selector.
Menu operations (page 162)
een is displayed:
): (focus mode)
, self-timer, focus mode, and
een is displayed: Change the
.
), down ( ), left ( ), right
or by rotating the multi
Parts of the camera
Principle functions of the controls
22
Control Main function
For shooting
•
When the shooting mode is : Set the exible pr
•
When the shooting mode is
(Movie manual): Set the shutter speed.
, , , and modes (page 63)
Command dial
(menu) button
(function) button
(monitor) button
(display) button
(playback) button
For playback
Change the mag
For shooting/playback
Display or close the menu
Menu operations (page 162)
Menu lists (page 166)
For shooting
When the shooting mode is
close the setting menus such as [C
reduction].
Using the (function) button (page 121)
For shooting/playback
S
witch between the monitor and viewnder.
Switching between the monitor and vie
For shooting/playback
witch or hide the information displayed on the screen.
S
Switching the information displayed on the screen (
button) (page 32)
For shooting
P
lay back images.
Playing back images (page 55)
For playback
Return to shooting mode.
•
When the camera is turned o, press and hold down this
•
button to turn the camera on in playback mode.
Playing back images (page 55)
nication rate of a zoomed image.
.
ogram.
anual] in
, , or [M
, , , , or : Display or
ontinuous] or [Vibration
wnder (page 54)
Parts of the camera
Principle functions of the controls
23
Control Main function
For shooting
D
elete the last image that was saved.
Deleting images (page 57)
For playback
D
(delete) button
elete images.
Deleting images (page 57)
Parts of the camera
Principle functions of the controls
24
The monit
The information that is displayed on the screen changes depending on the camera’s
settings and state of use.
or/viewnder
Shooting screen
Shooting mode .................................. 61
1
Flash mode ............................................99
2
Focus mode ............................
3
Zoom .......................................... 107, 124
4
Focal length (in 35mm [135]
5
f
ormat) ....................................... 124, 200
Focus indicator ................................... 48
6
Digital zoom mag
7
Movie options (normal speed
8
mo
vies) ................................................. 204
Movie options (HS movies) ......
9
Parts of the camera
The monit
or/viewnder
106, 113
nication ..... 124
205
Image quality ....................................
10
Image size ...........................................
11
Easy panorama ................................... 89
12
Long exposure NR (when [O
13
set) ...........................................................197
Noise reduction lt
14
Wind noise reduction (during
15
mo
vie recording) ............................208
Vibration reduction .......................
16
Electronic VR ..................................... 207
25
174
175
] is
er ................... 197
234
Exposure indicator ............................66
17
Flash exposure
18
compensation
Exposure compensation
19
value .......................................................
Remaining movie recording
20
time ..............................................
Flash-ready indicator ...................
21
Number of exposures remaining
22
(still images)
Enable release (when no memory
23
car
d is inserted) ............................... 229
F-number ............................................... 63
24
..................................196
...............................48, 175
117
145, 147
100
Shutter speed ...................................... 63
25
Auto exposure (AE)/Autofocus
26
AF) lock (still image) ......... 111, 237
(
ISO sensitivity ...................................
27
Charging AC Adapter connection
28
Battery level .......................................... 48
29
Travel destination ...........................
30
“Date not set” .........................
31
Date stamp ........................................
32
Auto exposure (AE)/Autofocus
(
AF) lock (during movie
33
recording) .................................146, 237
26
189
227
227, 269
232
Parts of the camera
The monit
or/viewnder
Location data ....................................
34
Wi-Fi communication ..................
35
Bluetooth remote control
36
connec
ted .......................................... 264
Bluetooth communication .......223
37
Airplane mode .................................
38
White balance ..................................
39
COOLPIX Picture Control ...........
40
Active D-Lighting ...........................
41
Continuous shooting mode .............
42
.............................................
Backlighting (HDR) ........................... 88
43
Parts of the camera
The monit
or/viewnder
243
223
223
181
177
197
79, 82, 92, 185
Noise reduction burst/single
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
....................................................81, 86
shot
Time-lapse movie ..........................
Exposure bracketing ....................
Hand-held/tripod ......................83, 85
Multiple exp. Lighten ......................94
Still image capture (during movie
r
ecording) ........................................... 149
Multiple exposure ..........................
Self-timer .............................................
Smile timer ......................................... 104
51
Pet portrait auto release ............... 92
27
153
190
198
102
Focus area (target nding AF)
52
.......................................................... 108, 191
Focus area (center, manual) ..............
53
..................................................
Focus area (face detection, pet
54
det
ection) .............. 92, 104, 110, 191
Histogram ...........................................229
58
Framing border ([Bird-watching]
or [Moon] mode, or snap-back
59
zoom) ..................................... 79, 80, 126
Parts of the camera
The monit
or/viewnder
.........
79, 111, 191
Focus area (subject tracking) ...........
55
..........................................................
Spot metering area .......................
56
Center-weighted area .................
57
28
191, 194
184
184
Framing grid ......................................
60
229
Virtual horizon .......................
61
Parts of the camera
The monit
or/viewnder
229, 231
29
Playback screen
Protect ...................................................
1
Sequence display (when
[I
ndividual pictures] is
2
selected) .............................................. 221
Skin softening ..................................
3
Filter eec
4
D-Lighting .......................................... 213
5
Quick retouch ...................................
6
Marked for upload .........................
7
Current image number/total
8
number of images
Movie length or elapsed playback
9
time
Volume .................................................
10
Enable release (when no memory
11
car
Image quality ....................................
12
ts .......................................214
d is inserted) ............................... 229
Parts of the camera
The monit
or/viewnder
218
213
212
211
156
174
Image size ...........................................
13
Movie options ..................................
14
Easy panorama ................................... 89
15
Small picture .....................................
16
Cropped ...............................................
17
Easy panorama playback
guide ......................................................
18
Sequence playback guide ........ 138
Movie playback guide .................145
Time of recording
19
Date of recording
20
Charging AC Adapter connection
21
Battery level .......................................... 48
22
File number and type ..................
23
Recorded location data ..............
24
30
175
204
220
134
140
291
243
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