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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Images Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index i
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Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices .......................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents More on Shooting ............................................................................................................................. 42 Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)......................................................................................42 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ...........................................................43 Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)...........................................................................
Table of Contents Playback Options: Playback Menu.............................................................................................. 107 a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order)....................................................................................... 109 b Slide Show..................................................................................................................................................... 113 d Protect .......................................................
Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................157 Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 157 Welcome Screen ............................................................................................................................................... 159 Date................................
Introduction About This Manual Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: B This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera. D This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. C This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.
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Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Flash raised 10 8 9 Lens cover closed Zoom control ..................................................25 f : wide.....................................................25 g : tele........................................................25 1 h : thumbnail playback...........85, 87 i : playback zoom..............................88 j : help......................................................55 2 Shutter-release button......................
Parts of the Camera 1 23 4 5 Introduction 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 13 17 18 14 19 1 Monitor ..........................................................6, 23 11 k (apply selection) button...................... 9 2 Rotary multi selector..................................... 9 12 Eyelet for camera strap............................. 11 3 c (playback) button....................8, 28, 80 13 HDMI mini connector..............................143 Charge lamp .........................................
Parts of the Camera The Monitor Introduction The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 163). Shooting 34 33 32 10 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 2 31 30 29 26 25 24 23 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 28 27 21 11 12 13 +1.0 1600 14 1/250 F 3.5 20 19 a Shooting mode*....................
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 17 16 15 19 18 4 5 2 3 6 7 15/11/2010 12:00 9999.JPG 14 13 8 9 999/ 999 12 11 999/ 999 9999/9999 a 1 Date of recording .........................................18 2 Time of recording.........................................18 3 Protect icon ...................................................114 4 Sequence display..................................83, 86 1m00s 1m00s 10 b 11 Internal memory indicator .....................
Main Features of the Operation Controls 1 2 3 4 Introduction 5 6 9 10 7 Control 1 Name Power switch 8 Function Turns the camera on and off (A 17) Shooting mode: changes the shooting mode (A 42) 2 Mode dial Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen Shooting mode: rotate to g (i) to zoom in; rotate to f (h) to zoom out (A 25) 3 Zoom control 4 Shooting mode: releases the shutter (A 11, 26) Shutter-release button Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen 5 Movie-record button Playba
Main Features of the Operation Controls Control Name Function Shooting mode: deletes the last image captured (A 29) Delete button Rotary multi selector (up) Playback mode: deletes images or voice memo (A 29, 118, or 140) Shooting mode: displays the m (flash mode) menu (A 30) Introduction 8 Playback mode: selects the previous image During menu display: moves the highlight up Shooting mode: displays the n (self-timer)/smile timer menu (A 33, 34) Rotary multi selector (left) Playback mode: selects th
Main Features of the Operation Controls Using Camera Menus Introduction Press the d button (A 8) to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector (A 9) to navigate the menus.
Main Features of the Operation Controls Switching Between Tabs Continuous Continuous Set up Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Vibration reduction Motion detection Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Exit Exit Press the rotary multi selector J to highlight the tab Exit Press the rotary multi selector H or I to select a tab, and press either the k button or K Introduction Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode
First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 14). 1 First Steps 2 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the supplied battery. Battery chamber Use the edge of the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2).
Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery B First Steps Turn the camera off (A 17) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2). • The battery or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. 1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P. First Steps 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.
Charging the Battery 4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging. First Steps About three hours and 50 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet. Charge lamp Description Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging. 5 Off Battery not charging.
Charging the Battery B Notes on Charging AC Adapter First Steps • The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for use only with compatible devices. Do not 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 181), before use. • The EH-68P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (commercially available) as necessary.
Charging the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera C First Steps Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. When the camera is turned off, the power-on lamp and the monitor will turn off. • If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 28).
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time When the first time the camera is turned on, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. First Steps The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button.
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time 5 Edit the date and time. Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, minute, DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed)). Date D M Y 01 01 2010 00 00 Edit Day, month, and year can be displayed in DMY, YMD, or MDY order. 6 Finally, choose DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed) and press the k button or press K. The clock starts.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Image, sound, and movie files are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 102 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (commercially available; A 184). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically saved on the memory card and data saved to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory card to save data in the internal memory, or play back, delete, or transfer data from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards B Note on the Write Protect Switch When memory card switch is in the lock position, data cannot be written to, or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is in the lock position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the write position to save or delete images, or to format the memory card. B First Steps If the message on the right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 172).
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The lens extends and the monitor turns on. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 2 Rotate the mode dial to A. Auto mode 3 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Vibration reduction icon Vibration reduction can be applied to reduce the effects of camera shake. Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be saved on the camera’s internal memory (approximately 102 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be saved on the memory card.
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Flash Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Do not hold the flash down with your fingers or other objects. Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator and microphone. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. 2 Frame the picture.
Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Zoom out Zoom in 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 4× beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom. Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled • The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 11), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode When a face is detected: • The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. When the subject is in focus, the double border glows green. 1/250 F 3.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot B Note on Saving Images While images are being saved, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while images are being saved. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. B Autofocus B Note on Face Detection See “AF Area Mode” (A 50) or “Face Detection” (A 52) for more information.
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. b (movie-record) button The last image captured will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K to view previous or next images (A 9). c (playback) button Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode To return to shooting mode, press the c button, shutter-release button, or b (movie-record) button.
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Deleting Unwanted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. To exit without deleting, press the rotary multi selector J. 2 Press the rotary multi selector H or I to choose the desired deletion method and press the k button. 3 Current image Erase selected images All images Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k button. Erase 1 image? Deleted images cannot be recovered.
Using the Flash The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions. • When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-4.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-13 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5-2.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-8 ft. 2 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position. U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 32).
Using the Flash Setting the Flash Mode 1 Press the rotary multi selector m (flash mode). The flash mode menu is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired mode and press the k button. The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed. When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (A 164). Flash mode If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Using the Flash C The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. • On: Flash will fire when picture is taken. • Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again. • Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken. If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off, and remain off, until the flash is fully charged.
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The self-timer is useful for self-portraits or reducing the effects of camera shake that occur when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 166) to Off in the setup menu (A 157) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the rotary multi selector n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed.
Taking Pictures with the Smile Timer The camera uses face detection to detect human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected. The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces. This feature can be used when shooting mode (A 42) is set to A (auto) mode or the e (night portrait) or Portrait scene mode (A 55). 1 Press the rotary multi selector n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed.
Taking Pictures with the Smile Timer 5 Press the shutter-release button all the way when shooting is complete. Automatic shooting ends. Shooting also ends in the following situations. • When 12 pictures have been taken • If five minutes pass after pressing the shutter-release button in step 4 without a smile being detected • • • • Notes on the Smile Timer Digital zoom is not available. Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles.
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). 1 Press the rotary multi selector p (macro mode). The macro mode menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON and press the k button. The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue Brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue can be adjusted for taking pictures by pressing the rotary multi selector K (o). Items that can be set vary by the shooting mode. When Using A (Auto) Mode (A 22) and Continuous Shooting Mode (A 73) Brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue can be adjusted with the creative slider. Use to brighten or darken the overall image.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue Operating the Creative Slider When using A (auto) mode and C (continuous) mode, use the creative slider to adjust brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue for taking pictures. 1 Press the rotary multi selector K (o). The creative slider screen is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 2 Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose o, G, or F. Brightness (Exp.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue 4 When adjustment is complete, press J or K to choose y and press the k button. Exit If the k button (except when P is selected) or the shutter-release button is pressed in step 3, the selected amount of effect is applied. When the effect is applied, the camera returns to the shooting screen. If brightness is adjusted, H and the compensation value are displayed. If hue is adjusted, b is displayed. +0.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue 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 “–”. Slider Brightness (Exp. +/-) +1.0 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode D Using the Histogram Histogram Exposure compensation value A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue Adjusting Exposure Compensation When using scene mode and subject tracking mode, brightness (exposure compensation) can be adjusted for taking pictures. 1 Press the rotary multi selector o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide and histogram are displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to select a compensation value. Exposure compensation guide To make the subject brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.
More on Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial) Rotate the mode dial and align an icon to the mark to select one of the following shooting modes. Auto mode A (Auto) mode (A 22) More on Shooting Pictures can be taken with an automatic, pointand-shoot mode recommended for firsttime users of digital cameras. Brightness, vividness, and hue can be adjusted using the creative slider. Various settings are available in the shooting menu (A 43).
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A 22). A 44 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. A 46 White balance In order to make the colors in images appear as they do to the eye, set white balance to suit the light source. A 48 Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Image mode Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which images are saved. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) 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 Print size2 (cm/in.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M White balance More on Shooting 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.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Metering A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is known as metering. Choose how the camera meters exposure. G Matrix (default setting) Uses a wide area of the screen for metering. This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for a variety of shooting conditions. Recommended for typical shooting.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ISO Sensitivity A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M ISO sensitivity When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures. Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) AF Area Mode A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. a Face priority (default setting) More on Shooting When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Face Detection” (A 52) for more information. If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) y Center The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The focus area is always displayed at the center of the screen. 35 Focus area B Notes on AF Area Mode C AF Area Mode Settings More on Shooting • When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode setting. • This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Face Detection When the camera is pointed at a human face, face detection, which the camera automatically detects that face and focus on it, starts. The face detection function is activated in the following situations.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. The double border turns green and focus is locked. When the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to focus. 1/250 F 3.5 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take a picture.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Autofocus Mode A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses. A Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (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. x (Scene auto selector) (A 56) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. j Night Landscape (A 58) e Night Portrait (A 59) R Backlighting (A 60) Rotate the mode dial to j, e, or R and take pictures.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. • • • • 1 d: Auto (general shooting) f: Landscape g: Night landscape j: Backlighting • e: Portrait • h: Night portrait • i: Close-up Rotate the mode dial to x. More on Shooting The camera enters scene auto selector. 35 2 Frame the subject and take a picture.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) B Notes on Scene Auto Selector • Digital zoom is not available. • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 22) or select the desired scene manually (A 58). C Focusing Using Scene Auto Selector • When the camera detects a human face in scene auto selector, it focuses on that face. See “Face Detection” (A 52) for more information.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics) The mode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting (A 55). See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 56) for more information on scene auto selector. The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A 30); n, self-timer (A 33); p, macro mode (A 36); o, exposure compensation (A 37).
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) e Night portrait m V n Off* p Off o More on Shooting Use this mode for portraits of a human subject shot in front of background lighting at night. Flash is used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of the background. When the e icon at the top left of the monitor lights in green, press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images at high speed which will be combined into a single image and saved.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) R Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. Set HDR to On or Off in the o (backlighting) menu according to the shooting conditions and subject. Press the d button to display the o (backlighting) menu. • Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow. The o icon is displayed at the top left of the monitor.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) y M b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. • The camera detects and focuses on a human face. See “Face Detection” (A 52) for more information. • If more than one face is detected, focus will be on the face closest to the camera. • The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening function before saving images (A 35). • If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) y M f Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • As images are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. In dark surroundings, the use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 166) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. m 1 More on Shooting 2 V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) O y M h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.0* * Default setting can be modified. O y M i Dusk/dawn m W n Off* p Off More on Shooting Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) y M k Close-up More on Shooting Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 36) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is at a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green (to the left of G), the camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) y M u Food X W n Off* p On o More on Shooting Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 36) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is at a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green (to the left of G), the camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) y M l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 75). • As images are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A 166) is enabled and hold the camera steadily. • AF-assist illuminator (A 169) does not light.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) y M n Copy Provides clear images of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • Use macro mode (A 36) to focus at short ranges. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well. m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* * Default setting can be modified.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 166) to Off in setup menu (A 157) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. 1 Rotate the mode dial to y, press the d button and choose p Panorama assist (A 55). More on Shooting Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the direction in which images will be joined.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) 5 Press the k button when shooting is complete. The camera returns to step 2. End More on Shooting B 32 Notes on Panorama Assist • Set flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture.They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Images cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 44) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. By registering a subject, the camera can move the focus area automatically to track the subject. 1 Rotate the mode dial to s (subject tracking). The camera enters subject tracking mode and a white border is displayed at the center of the frame. 2 Register a subject. More on Shooting Align the subject with the border at the center of the frame and press the k button. • The subject is registered.
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) B Notes on Subject Tracking Mode C Functions Available in Subject Tracking Mode • Flash mode (A 30) and exposure compensation (A 37) settings can be adjusted. • Self-timer (A 33) and macro mode (A 36) cannot be used. • Press the d button to display the s (subject tracking) menu and adjust Image mode or Autofocus mode (A 72). More on Shooting • Digital zoom is not available.
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings While using s (subject tracking) mode (A 70), press the d button (A 8) and then set the following options in the subject tracking menu. • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9, 10). • Press the d button to exit the menu. Image mode Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which images are saved (A 44).
Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) Use this mode to capture the details of a moving subject by shooting a continuous series of images. • The focus, exposure, and white balance settings are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. 1 Rotate the mode dial to C (continuous). The camera enters continuous shooting mode. 35 Press the d button and confirm or change the settings in the continuous menu. See “Continuous Menu” (A 75) for more information.
Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) B Notes on Continuous Shooting Mode More on Shooting • It may take some time to save the images after shooting. The amount of time it takes to finish saving the captured images depends on the number of images, image mode, the write speed of the memory card, etc. • When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images. • The speed of continuous shooting may decrease depending on the image mode, type of memory card used, and shooting conditions.
Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings After displaying the V (continuous) mode shooting screen (A 73), press the d button (A 8) to set the following options in the continuous menu. • Items other than Continuous share the same settings with A (auto) mode, and the settings are saved in the camera’s memory even if the camera is turned off. • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9, 10). • To exit the shooting menu, press the d button.
Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) More on Shooting 76 Option Description q Pre-shooting cache Pre-shooting cache makes it easy to capture perfect moments, by saving images from before the shutterrelease button was pressed all the way. Pre-shooting cache shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and continues when the shutterrelease button is pressed all the way (A 77).
Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) A 49 ISO sensitivity Set the ISO sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject. A 50 AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. A 54 Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses. Pre-shooting Cache When Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway for 0.
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some settings in the A (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode menus cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Image mode Setting More on Shooting Continuous (A 73) When using Sport continuous, image mode is fixed at M (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels). When using Multi-shot 16, image mode is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restricted function Setting Descriptions AF assist Continuous (A 73) When shooting with Pre-shooting cache or Sport continuous, the AF-assist illuminator does not light. Digital zoom Continuous (A 73) When using Multi-shot 16, digital zoom is disabled. Blink warning Smile timer (A 34) Blink warning does not function.
More on Playback Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Press the c (playback) button in shooting mode to enter playback mode and display images that have been captured (A 28). 15/11/2010 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 4 The following operations are available in full-frame playback mode. Function A Description More on Playback Select images Press H, I, J, or K to display previous or next images. Press and hold H, I, J, or K to scroll quickly through images.
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Function Control A Description Select a deletion method and delete images. When using favorite pictures mode (A 92), auto sort mode (A 100), or list by 29, 84 date mode (A 104), images in the same album, category, or shooting date can be deleted. Delete images l Display menus d Display the menu for the selected mode.
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information Press the k button in full-frame playback mode to display the highlight, histogram, and the shooting information (not possible with movies). Press the k button again to return to full-frame playback mode. 1 15/11/2010 15:30 0004.JPG 1 0 0 N I KO N 0004.JPG k 4/ 1/250 F 3.5 ISO +1.
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Playing Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) Each time the following continuous shooting mode (A 73) settings are used to take pictures, the captured images are saved as a “sequence”. • Continuous H • Continuous L • Sport continuous • Pre-shooting cache In full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (A 85), the first image of a sequence is used as the “key picture”, i.e., it is displayed to represent the images in the sequence.
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Deleting Images in a Sequence If images in a sequence are selected and the l button is pressed when Sequence display options is set to Delete Key picture only, the deletion method can be selected. Erase current picture • Erase current picture: Delete only the image that is Erase selected images Erase entire sequence displayed (A 29). • Erase selected images: Select images for deletion (A 29).
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 80) to display images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images (except in list by date mode). 1/ 10 The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. Function Control A Description Choose images Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J or K.
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When images marked using Print set (A 109) or Protect (A 114) are selected, the icons shown on the right are displayed with them. The icon shown on the right is displayed when an image in a sequence (A 83) is selected. Movies are displayed as film frames.
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display With playback display of 16 thumbnails (A 85), rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to calendar display. Images can be selected for display based on the date on which they were captured. The dates on which images were captured are underlined in yellow. The following operations are available in calendar display.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 80) enlarges display of the center portion of the current image. • The guide displayed at bottom right shows the portion of the image currently displayed. The following operations are available while image display is enlarged. Function Zoom in Zoom out Control g (i) f (h) Description Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to g (i), up to about 10×.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Images Captured with Face Detection When zooming in (playback zoom) on an image captured using face detection (A 52) by rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode, the image will be enlarged with the face detected with shooting at the center of the monitor (except images captured with continuous shooting mode (A 73)).
Playing Back Images by Category The following playback modes can be selected. c A 80 Play Play back all images. h A 92 Favorite pictures Play back images added to an album. F A 100 Auto sort Play back images and movies automatically sorted to the selected category with shooting. C A 104 List by date Play back images captured on the selected date. 1 More on Playback Press the d button in playback mode. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Press the rotary multi selector J.
Playing Back Images by Category 5 Use the rotary multi selector to choose a playback mode. To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes, press the d button. Playback mode Play Favorite pictures Auto sort List by date Exit 6 Press the k button. The camera enters the selected playback mode.
Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) Captured images can be added to an album and sorted. After images are added, they can be easily played back using “h favorite pictures mode.” • By adding images to an album, images can be easily found. • Images can be sorted by each event such as vacations or weddings. • The same image can be added to multiple albums. Adding Images to an Album Captured images can be added to an album and sorted.
Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) 4 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the album to which the images will be added and press the k button. Fa v o r i t e p i c t u r e s The selected images are added and the camera switches to the playback menu. To add the same image to multiple albums, repeat from step 3. Back Add More on Playback B Notes on Favorite Pictures • Up to 200 images can be added to each album. • Movies cannot be added to an album.
Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) Viewing Images in an Album When using “h favorite pictures mode”, images added to an album can be displayed by selecting the album. • In full-frame playback mode, images in the same album can be played back (A 80) and edited (A 122).
Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) Removing Images From an Album Remove images from an album without deleting the images. 1 Select the album from which images will be removed, play back images in that album (A 94), and then press the d button. 15/11/2010 15:30 0004.JPG The playback menu is displayed. 4/ 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose h Remove from favorites and press the k button. The remove from favorites screen is displayed.
Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) Using Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available from the list of albums screen (A 94 step 3). Function Control Choose an album A Description Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K. 9 More on Playback Switch to fullframe playback mode k Images in the selected album are displayed full frame. 80 Delete images l All images added to the selected album are deleted.
Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) Changing the Album Icons The design of the album icons can be changed. By changing the icons, it will be easier to identify what kind of images are added to each album. 1 Press the d button during playback, choose the N (playback mode) tab, and then press K or the k button (A 90). The playback-mode selection menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose h, and press the k button. A list of albums is displayed.
Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) B Notes on Album Icons Set the album icons separately for the internal memory and for the memory card. • To change the album icons for the internal memory, first remove the memory card from the camera. • The default setting for the icon is the number icon (black).
Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) C Adding/Playing Favorite Pictures When images are added to an album, they are not moved from the folder to which they were saved (A 185) or copied to the album. Only the file names of the images are added to the album. When using favorite pictures mode, images are played back by retrieving the images that correspond to the file names added to the albums.
Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode Images and movies are automatically sorted to any of the following categories with shooting. When “F auto sort mode” is selected, images and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted. a Smile Y Portraits u Food U Landscape V Dusk to dawn D Close-ups D Movie X Retouched copies W Other scenes • In full-frame playback mode, images in the same category can be played back (A 80) and edited (A 122). Images can be also sorted into albums.
Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode 3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose a desired category. Portraits For information about categories, see “Auto Sort Mode Categories” (A 102). For information about operating the auto sort mode screen, see “Operations in Auto Sort Mode” (A 103). Press the k button to display an image in the selected category in full-frame playback mode. 15/11/2010 15:30 0004.JPG The icon of the category currently played back will be displayed at the top right of the screen.
Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Categories Category Description More on Playback a Smile Images captured using smile timer (A 34). Y Portraits Images captured in A (auto) mode (A 22) and continuous shooting mode (A 73) using face detection (A 52). Images captured in the following scene modes. • e (night portrait)* (A 59) • R (backlighting)* (A 60) • Portrait* (A 61), Party/indoor (A 62) u Food Images captured in the Food (A 65) scene mode.
Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode Operations in Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen (A 101 step 3). Function Control Description Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K. Select a category A 9 k Display images in the selected category in full80 frame playback mode. Delete images l Delete all images in the selected category. Choose Yes when the confirmation dialog is displayed. 29 Press the c button or shutter-release button.
Viewing Images by Date (List by Date) In “C list by date mode”, only images captured on the same date can be played back. • In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, shooting information can be displayed, image display can be enlarged, images can be edited, and movies can be played back. Images can be also sorted into albums.
Viewing Images by Date (List by Date) B Notes on List by Date Mode • The 9,000 most recent images can be displayed in list by date mode. If more than 9,000 images are saved, “*” is displayed for the date containing the 9,001st image. • Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2010.
Viewing Images by Date (List by Date) Operations in List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen (A 104 step 3). Function Control A Description More on Playback Select date Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I. Switch to full-frame playback mode k Display images captured on the selected date in full-frame playback mode. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) while in 80 full-frame playback mode to return to the list by date screen.
Playback Options: Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. k Quick retouch A 124 Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. I D-Lighting A 125 Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of images. e Skin softening A 126 Make facial skin tones softer. a Print set A 109 Select images to print and the number of copies for each.
Playback Options: Playback Menu Displaying the Playback Menu Press the c button to enter playback mode (A 80). Press the d button to display the playback menu. Playback menu 15/11/2010 15:30 0004.JPG Quick retouch D-Lighting Skin softening Print set Slide show Protect 4/ 4 Exit • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). • Press the d button to exit the playback menu. • Select the N (playback mode) tab to switch the playback mode (A 90).
Playback Options: Playback Menu a Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M a Print set When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices. • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (A 201) printer’s card slot • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab.
Playback Options: Playback Menu 4 Choose images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Print selection 1 Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J or K to select images, and press H or I to specify the number of copies to be printed. 1 3 Back Image selected for printing can be identified by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for images, the selection is canceled.
Playback Options: Playback Menu B Notes on Print Set When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if images other than those in the selected album, category, or shooting date have been marked for printing. • If Yes is selected, the current print order settings are added to the print order settings of other images.
Playback Options: Playback Menu B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print set option, shooting date and shooting data are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible (A 201) printer that supports printing of shooting date and shooting data is used. • Shooting data cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 156).
Playback Options: Playback Menu b Slide Show c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. To change the interval between images, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press the k button before choosing Start.
Playback Options: Playback Menu d Protect c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M d Protect Protect selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen. See “Selecting Images” (A 115) for more information. Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected images (A 172). Protected images can be identified by the s icon in playback mode (A 7, 86).
Playback Options: Playback Menu Selecting Images When using one of the following features, a screen like that shown on the right is displayed when selecting images.
Playback Options: Playback Menu f Rotate Image c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M f Rotate image Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed with playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Images that were saved in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction. Select an image from the image selection screen (A 115).
Playback Options: Playback Menu E Voice Memo c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M E Voice memo Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for images. Recording Voice Memos 1 Choose an image in full-frame playback mode (A 80) or thumbnail playback mode (A 85) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button.
Playback Options: Playback Menu Playing Voice Memos Images for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in fullframe playback mode. 1 Choose an image in full-frame playback mode (A 80) or thumbnail playback mode (A 85) and press the d button. 15/11/2010 15:30 0004.JPG The playback menu is displayed. 4/ 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button.
Playback Options: Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button. Copy q: Copy images from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy images from memory card to internal memory. Select a copy option and press the k button.
Playback Options: Playback Menu B Notes on Copying Images More on Playback • JPEG-, MOV-, and WAV-format files can be copied. Files saved in any other format cannot be copied. • If voice memos (A 117) are attached to images selected for copying, voice memos are copied with the images. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer.
Playback Options: Playback Menu C Sequence Display Options c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M C Sequence display options Choose the method used to display a series of images shot continuously (sequence ➝ A 83) when viewing them in full-frame playback mode (A 80) and in thumbnail playback mode (A 85). Settings are applied to all sequences, and the setting is saved in the camera’s memory even if the camera is turned off. Individual pictures Each image in a sequence is displayed.
Editing Images Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX S8100 to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files (A 185). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description Quick retouch (A 124) Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting (A 125) Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image. Skin softening (A 126) Make facial skin tones softer.
Editing Functions C Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Editing function to add Quick retouch D-Lighting The skin softening, small picture, or crop function can be added. The quick retouch and D-Lighting functions cannot be used together. Skin softening The quick retouch, D-Lighting, small picture, or crop function can be added.
Image Editing k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch function are saved as separate files. 1 Choose the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 80) or thumbnail playback mode (A 85) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose k Quick retouch and press the k button.
Image Editing I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. Enhanced copies are saved as separate files. 1 Choose the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 80) or thumbnail playback mode (A 85) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose I DLighting and press the k button.
Image Editing e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera detects faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Copies created using the skin softening function are saved as separate files. 1 Choose the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 80) or thumbnail playback mode (A 85) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose e Skin softening and press the k button.
Image Editing g Small Picture: (Decreasing Image Size) Create a small copy of the current image. This feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or e-mail attachments. The l 640 × 480, m 320 × 240, and n 160 × 120 sizes are available. Small copies are saved as separate files with a compression ratio of 1:16. 1 Choose the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 80) or thumbnail playback mode (A 85) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed.
Image Editing a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 88) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 80) to zoom in on the image. To crop an image displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the image until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear.
Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies High-definition movies with sound can be recorded. • The maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (A 135). 1 Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting mode. Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode (A 42). The icon for the selected movie option is displayed. The default setting is U HD 1080pP (1920 × 1080) (A 134).
Recording Movies B Notes on Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (A 184). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used. • When recording movies, the angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) is narrower compared to that of still images. • There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used.
Recording Movies Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image. Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. • A still image can be saved when Q is displayed at 17m30s the top left of the monitor. • Q is not displayed while saving still images. Another still image cannot be saved until Q is displayed again.
Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu. D Movie options The camera can record normal speed movies and high speed (HS) movies, which can be played back in slow motion or fast motion. Select Movie or HS movie according to the type of movie that should be recorded. Option I Description Movie (default setting) Normal speed movies are recorded. Options for recording normal speed movies can be selected (A 134).
Recording Movies Displaying the Movie Menu 1 Press the d button in shooting mode. The menu is displayed. If the d button was pressed in x (scene auto selector), j (night landscape), or e (night portrait), press the rotary multi selector (A 9) J to display the tabs. 2 Press the rotary multi selector J. Tab selection is activated. 1284 Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Exit 3 Press H or I to choose the D tab.
Recording Movies Movie of Movie Options (Normal Speed Movie Type) Switch to shooting mode M d M D (Movie) (A 133) M Movie options M Movie Select types for when recording normal speed movies. Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrates mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes.
Recording Movies C Maximum Movie Length Type Internal memory (approx. 102 MB) U HD 1080pP (1920 × 1080) (default setting) V HD 1080p (1920 × 1080) Memory card (4 GB)* 59 s 35 min 1 min 9 s 40 min x HD 720p (1280 × 720) 1 min 31 s 55 min y VGA (640 × 480) 4 min 22 s 2 h 30 min z QVGA (320 × 240) 18 min 7 s 11 h All figures are approximate. The maximum movie length may vary by make of memory card. * The maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes.
Recording Movies Wind Noise Reduction Switch to shooting mode M d M D (Movie) (A 133) M Wind noise reduction Select whether wind noise is reduced when shooting with Movie options in the shooting menu set to Movie. Option Y On k Off (default setting) Description Reduces the sound heard when wind passes over the microphone. Use when recording movies in locations with strong winds. Other sounds may become difficult to hear during playback. Wind noise reduction is not enabled.
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. The portions of the movie recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/8-1/2 of normal playback speed, or played back in fast motion at a speed two times faster than normal speed. While recording movies, the camera can be switched from normal speed movie recording to slow motion or fast motion movie recording.
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) B Notes on HS Movie • Footage recorded for slow motion or fast motion playback is not recorded with sound. • Vibration reduction cannot be used for movies that are recorded when Movie options in the movie menu is set to HS movie. Zoom position, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked when the b (movie-record) button is pressed to start recording.
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Changing HS Movie Settings (HS Movie Type) Switch to shooting mode M d M D (Movie) (A 133) M Movie options M HS movie Select the type of movie recorded when Movie options in the movie menu is set to HS movie. Option Description 120 fps 1/4-speed slow motion movies with a 4:3 aspect ratio are recorded. • Max.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 80), movies can be identified by the Movie options icon (A 134). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. 15/11/2010 15:30 0010.MOV 10s Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume. Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the movie. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose a control.
Editing Movies The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 2 Play back the desired movie and pause playback (A 140). Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose the L control, and then press the k button. The movie edit screen is displayed. 1m30s 3 Press H or I to choose the M control (choose start point).
Editing Movies B Notes on Movie Editing • A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again. To trim another area of the movie, select and edit the original movie. • Movies are trimmed in one-second intervals, therefore the actual trimmed portion of the movie may differ slightly from the selected start and end points. Movies cannot be trimmed so that they are less than 2 seconds long.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television to play images or movies back on the television. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI jack, a commercially available HDMI cable can be used to connect the camera to the TV for high-definition display. Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. When using the supplied audio/video cable Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white and red plugs to the audio-in jacks on the TV.
Connecting to a TV 3 Tune the television to the video channel. See the documentation provided with your television for details. 4 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers The camera enters playback mode and images are displayed on the television. While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off. B Notes on Connecting the HDMI Cable • HDMI cable is not provided.
Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy (transfer) images to the computer. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Macintosh Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.
Connecting to a Computer B Notes on Power Source Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers • When connecting the camera to a computer to transfer images, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
Connecting to a Computer 4 Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed on the computer. • Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Import File using Nikon Transfer 2. • Windows XP When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 Import File, and click OK.
Connecting to a Computer ViewNX 2 starts automatically when the transfer is complete (default setting of ViewNX 2). Transferred images can be viewed. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information (A 149). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer. When transfer is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.
Connecting to a Computer C Transferring Images Using a Computer’s Card Slot or a Commerciallyavailable Card Reader D Starting ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 Manually Windows Choose Start menu > All Programs > ViewNX 2 > ViewNX 2. Double-clicking the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop will also start ViewNX 2. Mac OS X Open the Applications folder, open the Nikon Software > ViewNX 2 folders in that order, and then double-click the ViewNX 2 icon.
Connecting to a Computer Charging While Connecting to a Computer Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers When the Charge by computer option (A 174) in the camera’s setup menu is set to Auto (default setting), if the camera is connected to a computer using the USB cable, the battery inserted into the camera can be automatically charged depending on the ability of the computer to supply power.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 201) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 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. 4 The camera is automatically turned on.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Images One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 152), follow the procedures described below to print an image. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired image and press the k button. Print selection 15/11 2010 Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. 2 Choose Copies and press the k button. NO.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Exit 7 Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. Printing 002 / 004 To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button.
Connecting to a Printer 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. To specify paper size using settings on the printer, choose Default in the paper size option. Paper size Exit 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Exit Print selection Choose images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection 10 copies (up to nine) of each.
Connecting to a Printer Print all images Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, choose Start print and press the k button to start print. Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.
Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Welcome screen A 159 Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. A 160 Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings A 163 Adjust photo information display, image review, and monitor brightness settings. Date imprint A 165 Imprint shooting date and time on images. Vibration reduction A 166 Choose whether or not vibration reduction is enabled.
Setup Menu A 177 Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. A 179 Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu 1 Press the d button. The menu is displayed. If the d button was pressed in x (scene auto selector), j (night landscape), or e (night portrait), press the rotary multi selector (A 9) J to display the tabs. 2 Press the rotary multi selector J. Tab selection is activated.
Setup Menu Welcome Screen d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode. Select an image Basic Camera Setup Displays an image selected for the welcome screen.
Setup Menu Date d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M Date Set the camera clock. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the rotary multi selector to set the date and time in the date screen. • Select an item: press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, minute, DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed)). • Edit the highlighted item: rotate the rotary multi selector or press H or I. • Apply the setting: finally, select DMY and press the k button or K (A 19).
Setup Menu 3 Press K. The travel destination screen is displayed. Time zone 15/11/2010 15:30 London, Casablanca Home time zone Travel destination Exit 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function. Press the k button to apply the travel destination time zone.
Setup Menu D Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date option.
Setup Menu Monitor Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M Monitor settings Set the options below. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. ➝ (A 164) Image review On (default setting): The captured image is displayed immediately after shooting, and then the camera returns to the shooting screen. Off: The captured image is not displayed after shooting. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.
Setup Menu Photo Info Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor. See “The Monitor” (A 6) for information on indicators displayed in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/11/2010 15:30 0004.JPG Show info 4/ 35 4 The same information as in Show info is displayed. If no operations are Auto info performed after a few seconds, the display will be the same as Hide (default setting) info. The information is displayed again when an operation is performed.
Setup Menu Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (A 112). 15.11.2010 f Date Date is imprinted on images. S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on images. k Off (default setting) The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (A 6).
Setup Menu Vibration Reduction d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M Vibration reduction Choose a vibration reduction option for shooting. Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. The effects of camera shake are reduced when recording movies, in addition to when taking still pictures.
Setup Menu B Notes on Vibration Reduction • Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on, or the camera enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the image of the monitor stabilizes before shooting. • Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed in the camera’s monitor immediately after shooting may be displayed blurry.
Setup Menu Motion Detection d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. U Basic Camera Setup When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations.
Setup Menu AF Assist d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 8.0 m (26 ft.) at the maximum wideangle position and about 4.0 m (13 ft.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Setup Menu Sound Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Select On (default setting) or Off.
Setup Menu Auto Off d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M Auto off If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode (A 17). Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode from 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, and 30 min. Basic Camera Setup C When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power • When the camera is in standby mode, the power-on lamp blinks.
Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M Format memory/Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option is displayed in the setup menu.
Setup Menu Language d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Finnish Swedish Turkish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Thai Arabic d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M TV settings Adjust settings for connection to a television.
Setup Menu Charge by Computer d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M Charge by computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable (A 150). Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer.
Setup Menu Blink Warning d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A 52) when shooting in the following modes. • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (A 50) is selected for AF area mode option). • In the following scene modes: - Scene auto selector (A 56) - e (night portrait) (A 59) - Portrait (A 61) On Off (default setting) Blink warning is not enabled.
Setup Menu Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Did someone blink? Exit Function Control Enlarge the detected face that blinked g (i) Switch to full-frame playback mode f (h) Basic Camera Setup 176 Rotate the zoom control to g (i). Rotate the zoom control to f (h).
Setup Menu Reset All d button M z (Setup menu) (A 158) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode (A 30) Default value Auto Self-timer (A 33) Off Macro mode (A 36) Off Creative slider adjustment (A 38) Off Exposure compensation (A 40, 41) 0.
Setup Menu Subject Tracking Menu Option Autofocus mode (A 72) Default value Full-time AF Continuous Shooting Menu Option Continuous (A 75) Default value Continuous H Movie Menu Option Movie options (A 134) Open with HS footage (A 139) Autofocus mode (A 135) Wind noise reduction (A 136) On Single AF Off Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (A 159) Photo info (A 163) Image review (A 163) Brightness (A 163) Default value None Auto info On 3 Date imprint (A 165) Off Vibration reductio
Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size (A 153, 154) Frame interval for Slide show (A 113) Default 3s • Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number (A 185) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A 29) before selecting Reset all. • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all.
Caring for the Camera Maximizing Camera Life and Performance To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber.
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance C The Battery Caring for the Camera • Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance. Whenever possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F).
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cleaning Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges.
Technical Notes and Index Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Charging AC adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-68P*, EH-68P (AR)* Battery charger Battery Charger MH-65 AC Adapter EH-62F Connecting the EH-62F AC adapter Be sure that the AC adapter cord has been properly aligned in AC adapter and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used.
Image/Sound File and Folder Names Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. D SC N 00 0 1 .
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display A Solution Technical Notes and Index Clock not set. Set date and time. 160 B Battery running low. Prepare to charge or replace battery. 12, 14 N Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace battery. 12, 14 P Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high.
Error Messages Display P Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes No u Out of memory. Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX S8100. Memory card is full. A Solution Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. Be sure to select No and make copies of any images which need to be kept before 21 formatting the memory card. Select Yes and press the k button to format the memory card. • • • • Choose smaller image size. Delete images. Insert new memory card.
Error Messages Display Problem Cannot edit selected image. • Select images that support editing function. • Movies cannot be edited. u Cannot record movie. Time out error while saving movie on the memory card. Choose memory card with faster write speed. 20 No images in the internal memory or memory card. • Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera’s internal memory. • To copy image from internal memory to memory card, press the d button.
Error Messages Display Problem P Mode dial is not in the proper position. The mode dial is not set to the correct position. A Solution Rotate the mode dial to select 42 the desired mode. Do not hold down the flash. 24 Lens error Q Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 22 Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable. 152 System error Q Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry.
Error Messages Display PR Printer error: file corrupt Problem Solution An error caused by the image file has occurred. Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel printing. A – * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Display, Settings, and Power Supply Problem The battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged. Camera cannot be turned on. A Cause/Solution • Confirm all connections. • Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution • If camera clock has not been set, “Date not set” indicator blinks with shooting and movie recording. Images and movies saved before clock is set are Date and time of dated “00/00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2010 00:00” recording are not correct. respectively. Set the correct time and date from the Date option in the setup menu. • Check camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as required. 18, 160 160 No indicators displayed in monitor.
Troubleshooting Shooting Problem Cause/Solution A 143, 146, 152 Cannot switch to shooting mode. Disconnect HDMI cable or USB cable. 8, 28 No image captured when the shutter-release button is pressed. • When camera is in playback mode, press the c button or shutter-release button. • When menus are displayed, press the d button. • Battery is exhausted. • When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging. • The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well.
Troubleshooting Problem Technical Notes and Index 194 Cause/Solution A Image mode not available. • Another function that restricts the Image 78 mode option is enabled. • Available image modes differ according to the 44 current shooting mode. No sound when shutter is released. Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter sound in setup menu. No sound is heard with some shooting modes and settings, even when On is selected. 170 AF-assist illuminator does not light.
Troubleshooting Problem Saving images takes time. Cause/Solution It may take more time to save images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in operation. • When the flash mode is set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). • When taking pictures in the following scene modes. - j (night landscape) - e (night portrait) - R (backlighting) (when HDR is set to On) • When using continuous shooting mode. A 31 32 58 59 60 73 Playback Problem File cannot be played back.
Troubleshooting Problem Images not displayed on television. Cause/Solution • Video mode or HDMI is not correctly set in the TV settings setup menu. • Both an HDMI cable and an audio/video cable, or both an HDMI cable and a USB cable are connected. • Memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card. Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Images to be printed are not displayed. • Memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card. 20 • Remove the memory card to print images from the internal memory. Cannot select paper size with camera. Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations, even when printing from a PictBridge-compatible printer: • The printer does not support the paper sizes specified by the camera. • The printer automatically selects the paper size.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S8100 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Technical Notes and Index Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats Image size (pixels) 198 Compact digital camera 12.1 million 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 12.75 million total pixels 10× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 5.4-54.
Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • • • • ISO 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Auto (auto gain from ISO 160 to 800) Fixed range auto (ISO 160 to 400) Sport continuous (ISO 160 to 3200) Exposure Metering Exposure control Shutter Speed I/O terminal Supported languages Power sources Charging time Battery life (EN-EL12) Tripod socket Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight [W]: 0.5 to 4.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 13 ft.) [T]: 0.5 to 2.5 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 8 ft. 2 in.
Specifications Operating environment Temperature Humidity 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Less than 85 % (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.
Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.
Index Symbols Technical Notes and Index R 69 k (apply selection) button 9 b (movie-record) button 8 g (tele) 25 f (wide) 25 o Exposure compensation 41 A Auto mode 22 F Auto sort mode 100 R Backlighting 60 d button 8, 10, 43, 90, 108, 132, 158 C Continuous shooting mode 73, 75 l Delete button 9, 29, 118, 140 h Favorite pictures mode 92 m Flash mode 31 C List by date mode 104 p Macro mode 36 D Movie menu 132 j Night landscape 58 e Night portrait 59 c Playback button 8, 28 c Playback menu 107 c Playback mode
Index Creative slider 38 Crop 128 D Date 18, 160 Date imprint 165 Daylight 46 Daylight saving time 18, 161 Delete 29, 84, 118, 140 Digital zoom 25, 169 Direct print 151 D-Lighting 125 DPOF 201 DPOF print 156 DSCN 185 Dusk/dawn i 63 E EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) 14 EN-EL12 12, 14 Exposure compensation 37, 41 Extension 185 Eyelet for camera strap 5 Face detection 52 Face priority 50 Favorite pictures 92 Favorite pictures menu 96 Favorite pictures mode 94 File name 185 Fill flash 30 Fireworks show m 66 Firmware versi
Index Microphone 4 Monitor 6, 182 Monitor settings 163 More on Shooting 42 Motion detection 168 MOV 185 Movie Editing 141 Movie menu 132 Movie options 132 Movie playback 140 Movie recording 129 Movie-record button 8 Multi-shot 16 76 Museum l 66 Q Quick retouch 124 R Night landscape j 58 Night portrait e 59 Nikon Transfer 2 145, 146 Number of exposures remaining 22, 45 Rechargeable battery 183 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 12, 14, 183 Recording movies 129 Recording slow motion movies 137 Red-eye reduction
Index Speaker 4 Sport continuous 76 SSCN 185 Strap 11 Subject tracking menu 72 Subject tracking mode 70 Sunset h 63 T Television 143 Thumbnail display 85 Thumbnail playback 85 Time difference 162 Time zone 160, 162 Tripod socket 5, 199 TV 143 TV Settings 173 U USB cable 146, 152, 183 USB/audio/video output connector 145, 146 V W WAV 185 Welcome screen 159 White balance 46 Wind Noise Reduction 136 Technical Notes and Index Vibration reduction 166 Video mode 173 ViewNX 2 145, 149 Voice memo 117 Volume 1
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