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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Image Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Notes on Camera Care and General Usage Technical Notes i
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
For Your Safety Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Before replacing the batteries, turn the product off. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only the batteries approved for use in this product (A 12). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
For Your Safety • Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or fire. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices .......................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents More on Shooting ............................................................................................................................. 30 Selecting Shooting Mode .................................................................................................................30 Easy Auto Mode....................................................................................................................................31 Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode).................
Table of Contents Movie Recording and Playback.................................................................................................... 75 Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................75 Changing Movie Recording Settings ......................................................................................................76 Movie Options .............................................................
Table of Contents Notes on Camera Care and General Usage............................................................................112 Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 112 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................. 114 Storage .................................................
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.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Introduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Introduction 1 2 3 4 Lens cover closed 5 6 10 9 8 7 1 Shutter-release button ............................ 22 5 Flash .....................................................................26 6 Lens ........................................................ 114, 128 7 Built-in microphone ...................................75 2 Zoom control ................................................. 21 f : Wide ..................................................
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 6 Introduction 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 k (apply selection) button .....................9 1 Monitor .................................................................6 9 2 d button .....................10, 48, 60, 76, 92 10 l (delete) button ...............................25, 78 3 A (shooting mode) button ....................8 4 Flash lamp .......................................................27 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover ..................
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 and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 98). Shooting 28 27 10 4 5 1 6 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 26 25 24 23 22 13 +1.0 1/125 21 F2.7 20 14 999 17 16 12 15 999 a 9999 1m00s b 1m00s 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Shooting mode* ...........
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 2 4 3 15/05/2011 12:00 12 15 14 9999. JPG 13 11 10 5 6 999/ 999 8 9 1 Date of recording ....................................... 14 7 999/ 999 9999/9999 1m00s 1m00s a b 8 Internal memory indicator .................... 24 2 Time of recording ....................................... 14 9 Movie playback indicator ...................... 78 3 Volume .............................................................. 78 10 Skin softening icon ............
Basic Operations A (Shooting Mode) Button Introduction • When the A button is pressed in playback mode, the camera enters shooting mode. • When the A button is pressed in shooting mode, the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, which allows you to change the shooting mode (A 30). c (Playback) Button • During shooting mode, the camera enters the playback mode when the c button is pressed. • If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in playback mode.
Basic Operations The Multi Selector For Shooting Display m (flash mode) menu (A 26)/select the item above. Display n (self-timer) menu (A 28). Display o (exposure compensation) guide (A 29). Apply selection. Introduction Operate the multi selector by pressing it up H, down I, left J, right K or by pressing the k button. Flash mode Display p (macro mode) menu (A 47)/select the item below. For Playback 15/05/2011 15:30 0004.JPG Display the previous image. Display the next image.
Basic Operations Using Camera Menus Introduction Press the d button (A 5) to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector (A 9) to navigate the menus. Tab for the menus available for the current mode K is displayed when previous menu items are available. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous Color options Tab for displaying the setup menu L is displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow. 1 Press the d button.
Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs of Menu Screen Shooting menu Set up Shooting menu Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist Image mode White balance Continuous Color options Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab. Press the multi selector HI to select a tab and press the k button or K. Introduction Image mode White balance Continuous Color options The selected menu will be displayed.
First Steps Inserting the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 3 1 First Steps The camera, batteries or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card. 2 2 Inserting the Batteries.
Inserting the Batteries B Removing the Batteries Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries Batteries with peeling B Batteries with insulation that does not cover the area around the negative terminal First Steps • Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 113).
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 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired language and press the k button.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Press H or I to choose the date format and press the k button or K. Date format Y/M/D Year/Month/Day M/D/Y Month/Day/Year D/M/Y Day/Month/Year Press H, J, I, or K to set the date and time and press the k button. Choose an item: Press K or J (to change between D, M, Y, Hour, or Minute). Edit the highlighted item: Press H or I. First Steps 6 Date and time M D 00 Edit Press the A button. The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen is displayed.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Data is saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 22 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (commercially available; (A 117). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, images are automatically saved on the memory card and images saved to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to save images in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer images from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards B 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 shown on the right is displayed, the memory card Card is not formatted. must be formatted before use.
Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures using a shooting mode that suits the scene (A 31). 1 Press the power switch. The lens extends and the monitor turns on. Easy auto mode is set at the time of purchase. Proceed to step 4.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode Shooting mode In easy auto mode, the camera automatically selects U, e, f, g, h, i, or j mode according to the current subject and framing. Motion detection indicator Reduce the blurring caused by subject or camera shake. Internal memory indicator Images will be saved to internal memory (approximately 22 MB). When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and images will be saved to memory card.
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator and microphone. When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode 2 Shooting mode icon When the camera determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon will change (A 31).
Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Zoom out f Zoom in g 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.
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: G Easy 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. 1/125 F2.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot B During Saving While images are being saved, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing the memory card or the batteries during saving may result in loss of data or in damage to the saved data, camera or card. B Autofocus Performance B Note on Face Detection See “Notes on Face Detection” (A 31) for more information.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images Viewing Images (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. A (shooting mode) button The last image captured will be displayed in fullframe playback mode. Press the multi selector H or J to display the previous image. Press I or K to display the next image. Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.
Step 4 Viewing 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 d button. Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired deletion method and press the k button. Current image: The image currently displayed is deleted. Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected and deleted. ➝ “Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen” All images: All images are deleted.
Using the Flash The flash mode allows you to specify the settings according to shooting conditions. • The flash has a range of approx. 0.3-5.0 m (1 ft.-16 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way, and 0.6-2.0 m (2 ft.-6 ft. 7 in.) when the maximum optical zoom is applied. • Note that when using easy auto mode (A 18), only U Auto (default setting) and W Off are available. When U Auto is applied, the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected.
Using the Flash B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. • E may be displayed in the monitor. When E is displayed, images captured may be slightly mottled due to increased ISO sensitivity. B Note on Using the Flash When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in images. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off).
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, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. 1 Press n (self-timer) on the multi selector. The self-timer menu is displayed.
Adjusting the Brightness: Exposure Compensation The brightness of the entire image can be increased or decreased by setting the exposure compensation when taking a picture. 1 Press o (exposure compensation) on the multi selector. The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to select a compensation value. +0.3 To make the subject brighter, adjust the exposure compensation to the “+” side. To make the subject darker, adjust the exposure compensation to the “-” side.
More on Shooting Selecting Shooting Mode The following shooting modes can be selected. G Easy auto mode A 18 By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. b Scene A 32 Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type. F Smart portrait A 43 The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces.
Easy Auto Mode Automatic Scene Selection The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject. • U Auto mode (general use) • e Portrait (A 33) • f Landscape (A 33) • h Night portrait (A 34) • g Night landscape (A 36) • i Close-up (A 37) • j Backlighting (A 39) • Depending on shooting conditions, such as whether or not the subject is facing the camera, faces may not be detected.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics) The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X, flash mode (A 26), n, self-timer (A 28), p, macro mode (A 47), o, exposure compensation (A 29). b Portrait m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.0* More on Shooting Use this mode for portraits. • If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face Detection” (A 22) for more information.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) d Sports More on Shooting Use this mode when taking sports-related pictures at a sporting event, etc. Use this mode to capture the instantaneous movements in moving subjects by shooting a continuous series of images (burst). • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The camera focuses continuously until the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) 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 in the center of the frame. • As images are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. In a dark place, the use of a tripod is recommended. m 1 2 V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.02 Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. Default setting can be modified.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) O h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.0* o 0.0* * Default setting can be modified. O i Dusk/dawn More on Shooting Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) k Close-up m U* n Off* p On o 0.0* * Default setting can be modified. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm (2 ft.). More on Shooting Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 47) will turn on and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) u Food More on Shooting Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 47) will turn on and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. Use this mode in the zoom range where F or the zoom indicator glows green. The camera can focus on objects as close as about 10 cm (4 in.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) O m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from fireworks. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 6) always glows green. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. • The AF-assist illuminator (A 103) does not light. m W n Off p Off o 0.0 o 0.0* o 0.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) p Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” (A 41) for details. m More on Shooting 40 W* n * Default setting can be modified. Off* p Off* o 0.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode and then press the multi selector to select p Panorama assist (A 32). The panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the direction in which images will be joined. More on Shooting 2 Panorama assist Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press the k button.
Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode) 5 Press the k button when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2. End 5 More on Shooting B 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 49) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.
Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode) The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically. The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces. 1 Press the A button and then press the multi selector H or I to select F, and press the k button. Smart portrait The camera enters smart portrait mode. 2 Frame the picture.
Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode) B Notes on Smart Portrait • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • See “Notes on Face Detection” (A 31) for more information. B Notes on Skin Softening • When taking pictures with skin softening, more time than usual may be required to save images.
Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode) Changing the Smart Portrait Settings After displaying the F (smart portrait) mode shooting screen (A 43), press the d button (A 10) to set the following options in the smart portrait menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). • To exit the shooting menu, press the d button. Image mode Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which images are saved (A 49).
Auto Mode In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A 47) and exposure compensation (A 29) can be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A 26) and self-timer (A 28). Pressing the d button in A (auto) mode allows you to set the items in the shooting menu (A 48) according to shooting conditions. 1 Press the A button. The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed. More on Shooting 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose A and press the k button. The camera enters A (auto) mode.
Auto Mode Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm (2 ft.). When using A (auto) mode, follow the procedure below. Macro mode can also be used with some scene modes (A 37, 38, 39). 1 Press p (macro mode) on the multi selector. The macro mode menu is displayed. More on Shooting 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON and press the k button.
Auto Mode Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) While shooting in A (auto) mode (A 46), the shooting menu contains the following options. A 49 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 51 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.
Auto Mode 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.
Auto Mode C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be saved will differ depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same. Image mode Memory card1 (4 GB) Print size2 (cm/in.
Auto Mode White Balance (Adjusting Hue) A (auto) M d (shooting menu) M White balance a Auto (default setting) White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. b Preset manual More on Shooting The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
Auto Mode 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.
Auto Mode Continuous A (auto) M d (shooting menu) M Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). U Single (default setting) One image is captured each time shutter-release button is pressed. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images can be continuously captured at approximately 1.4 frames per second up to four frames (when image mode is set to i 3648×2736).
Auto Mode B Note on Multi-shot 16 Smear (A 115) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 is visible in the saved image. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended to avoid smear effects. Color Options A (auto) M d (shooting menu) M Color options Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome. More on Shooting n Standard color (default setting) Use for images exhibiting natural color.
Auto Mode Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions. Restricted Functions Setting Description Continuous (A 53) Digital zoom Continuous (A 53) When using Multi-shot 16, the digital zoom cannot be used. Image mode Continuous (A 53) When using Multi-shot 16, Image mode is fixed at L (image size is 2560 × 1920 pixels).
More on Playback Full-frame Operation Press c button during shooting to switch to playback mode and view images (A 24). 15/05/2011 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 4 The following operations can be performed while viewing images in full-frame. Function Control Choose images More on Playback Switch to thumbnail playback/calendar playback mode f (h) Display 4, 9, or 16 image thumbnails. While viewing 16 image thumbnails, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to calendar display.
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 56) to display images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. 1/ 10 The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. Function Control Description A Press the multi selector H, I, J or K.
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Protect icon While images selected for Print order (A 61) and Protect (A 65) are chosen, the icons shown on the right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames. Print order icon 1/ 10 Film frames Calendar Display More on Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) when the images are displayed in 16-thumbnail (A 57) in playback mode to switch to calendar display.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24) zooms the current image, with the center of the image displayed in the monitor. • The guide displayed in the right bottom in the monitor will show which part of the image is currently displayed. The following operations can be performed while images are zoomed in. Function Zoom in Zoom out Control g (i) f (h) Switch to full-frame playback Crop image k d A – Rotate the zoom control to f (h).
Playback Menu The following functions are available in playback mode. I A 70 D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of images. e A 71 Skin softening Make facial skin tones softer. a A 61 Print order Select images to print and the number of copies for each. b A 64 Slide show View images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. d A 65 Protect Protect selected images from accidental deletion.
Playback Menu a Print Order c button (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M a Print order 1 Press the d button in playback mode. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose Print order and press the k button.
Playback Menu 4 Choose the images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) for each. Print selection 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired images. Press H or I to set the number of copies for each. 1 3 Back Images selected for printing can be identified by the check mark and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. Images for which no copies have been specified will not be printed.
Playback Menu B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print order menu, shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible printer (A 131) which supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used. • Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 89).
Playback Menu b Slide Show c button (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M b Slide show View images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop and press the k button before selecting Start. The check mark (w) will be added to the loop option when enabled. More on Playback 2 Slide show Pause Start Loop The slide show begins.
Playback Menu d Protect c button (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M d Protect Protect selected images from accidental deletion. You can turn protection on and off for images selected in the image selection screen. ➝ “Selecting Multiple Images” (A 66) Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently erase protected files (A 105). Protected images can be identified by the s icon (A 7, 57) in playback mode.
Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Images When using one of the following features, a screen shown on the right is displayed when selecting images. • Print order: Select images (A 61) • Protect (A 65) • Rotate image (A 67) • Copy: Selected images (A 68) • Welcome screen: Select an image (A 93) • Delete image: Erase selected images (A 25) Protect Back ON/OFF Follow the procedure described below to choose the images. 1 More on Playback Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired image.
Playback Menu f Rotate Image c button (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M f Rotate image Set the image orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on the camera monitor after the images are captured. Images can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Images that were saved in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180° in either direction. Select an image in the image selection screen (A 66), and press the k button to display the Rotate image screen.
Playback Menu h Copy: Copying Between Memory Card and Internal Memory c button (playback mode) M d (playback menu) M h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Select an option from the copy screen using the multi selector and press the k button. Copy q: Copy images from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy images from memory card to internal memory. More on Playback 2 Choose the copy option and press the k button.
Editing Image Image Editing Function The editing features described below are available. Use the camera to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files (A 118). Editing function D-Lighting (A 70) Skin softening (A 71) Small picture (A 72) Crop (A 73) B Description Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image. Make facial skin tones softer. Create a small copy of images suitable for use as e-mail attachments, etc.
Editing Images 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 56) or thumbnail playback mode (A 57) and press the d button. The playback menu will be shown. 2 Use the multi selector to choose I D-Lighting and press the k button.
Editing Images 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 56) or thumbnail playback mode (A 57) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose e Skin softening and press the k button. The screen for selecting the degree of softening is displayed.
Editing Images g Small Picture: Decreasing Image Size Create a small copy of the current image. Suitable for uploading to web sites or sending by e-mail. The following sizes are available: l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120. Small copies are saved as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. 1 Choose the desired image in full-frame playback mode (A 56) or thumbnail playback mode (A 57) and press the d button. The playback menu will be shown.
Editing Images o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 59) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback (A 56) mode to zoom in on an image. To crop an image captured with an Image mode set to l3584×2016, zoom in on the image until the black bars displayed at the top and bottom of the monitor both disappear.
Editing Images C About the Size of the Original Image As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the image is cropped and the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, the image is displayed with a black border on the playback screen, and the small picture icon B or C is displayed on the left of the playback screen. D More Information See, “File and Folder Names” (A 118) for more information.
Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies Movies with sound can be recorded. The maximum size for a single movie is 2 GB, and the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card (A 77). 1 Press the A button and then press the multi selector H or I to select D, and press the k button. The camera enters movie mode. Movie The maximum length of the movie that can be recorded is displayed in the monitor (A 77).
Recording Movies B Recording Movies • The optical zoom magnification ratio cannot be changed once recording starts. • Use the zoom control to operate digital zoom while recording movies. The zoom range is between the optical zoom magnification ratio before recording a movie and up to 2×. • There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used. When recording ends, digital zoom turns off.
Recording Movies Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Higher resolutions mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes. Option Resolution and Frame Rate y VGA (640×480) (default setting) Resolution: 640 × 480 z QVGA (320×240) Resolution: 320 × 240 • The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second in any options. Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Option Internal memory (Approx.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 24), movies can be identified by the Movie options icon (A 77). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. 15/05/2011 15:30 0 0 1 0 . AV I 10s Use the zoom control g/f to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control and press the k button to perform the following operations.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using an optional audio/video cable (A 116) to play back images on a television. Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack. Be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the cable.
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 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed. 2 Be sure that the camera is off. 3 Connect the camera to the computer 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 Turn on the camera. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 The power-on lamp will light.
Connecting to a Computer 5 Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed on the computer. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K L23 screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos. Select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 in the Change program dialog and click OK. Double-click Import File on the Devices and Printers K L23 screen.
Connecting to a Computer When transfer is complete, the ViewNX 2 screen is displayed (ViewNX 2 default setting) and transferred images are displayed. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information (A 84). 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 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers When the memory card is inserted into a computer’s card slot or into a commercially-available card reader, the images can be transferred using “Nikon Transfer 2”, the image transfer feature of ViewNX 2. • Make sure that the memory card being used is supported by the card reader or other card reading device.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 131) 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 and 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. 2 4 3 1 4 Turn on the camera.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Images One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 86), print images by following the procedure below. 1 Print selection 15/05 2011 Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. 2 Choose Copies and press the k button. NO. 32 32 PictBridge 0 0 0 prints Start print Copies Paper size 3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and press the k button.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. PictBridge 0 0 4 prints Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Start print Copies Paper size 7 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. Printing 002 / 004 To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button.
Connecting to a Printer 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 Select the images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each image. Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. Images selected for printing can be identified by the check mark y and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed.
Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Print images for which a print order was created in Print order (A 61). • When the menu shown on the right is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start printing. Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu. • To view the current print order, choose View images and press the k button. To print images, press the k button again.
Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following settings. Welcome screen A 93 Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. Time zone and date A 94 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings A 98 Adjust photo information display and monitor brightness settings. Print date A 100 Imprint the shooting date and time on images. Electronic VR A 101 Specify the electronic vibration reduction setting for taking still images.
Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu 1 Press the d button. The menu is displayed. Easy auto mode Image mode When using easy auto mode, scene mode, or movie mode, press J on the multi selector (A 9) to display the tab. 2 Press the multi selector J to enter the menu. You can now select a tab. 3 Press H or I to select the z tab. Image mode Set up Basic Camera Setup Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist 4 Press K or the k button.
Setup Menu Welcome Screen d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Welcome screen Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) The welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on; the shooting mode or playback mode screen is displayed. COOLPIX The welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on, then the shooting mode or playback mode screen is displayed.
Setup Menu Time Zone and Date d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Date and time Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time. • Choose an item: Press K or J (to change between D, M, Y, Hour, and Minute). • Edit the highlighted item: Press H or I. • Apply the setting: Choose Minute and press the k button or K.
Setup Menu Setting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the k button. The Time zone menu is displayed. Time zone and date 15/05/2011 15:30 London, Casablanca Date and time Date format Time zone 2 Choose x Travel destination and press the k button. The date and time displayed on the monitor changes according to the region currently selected. D/M/Y Time zone 15/05/2011 15:30 London, Casablanca Home time zone Travel destination 3 Press K.
Setup Menu B The Clock Battery The camera’s clock is powered by a clock battery that is independent of the batteries that power the camera. The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging. C w (Home Time Zone) • To switch to the home time zone, choose w Home time zone in step 2 and press the k button.
Setup Menu D Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera’s clock manually to local time using Date and time in the setup menu.
Setup Menu Monitor Settings d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Monitor settings The following settings are available. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor during shooting and playback mode. ➝ A 99 Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.
Setup Menu Photo Info Select whether or not photo info is displayed. See “The Monitor” (A 6, 7) for information on indicators in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2011 15:30 0004.JPG Show info 8 4/ 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 Print Date d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on images at the time of shooting. This shooting date and time will be imprinted on images when printing, even if the printer does not support date printing (A 62). 15.05.2011 f Date Date is imprinted on images. S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on images. k Off (default setting) Basic Camera Setup Date and time are not imprinted on images.
Setup Menu Electronic VR d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Electronic VR Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when taking still pictures. w Auto In the following conditions, electronic VR is applied and the effects of camera shake are reduced when shooting still images. • The flash is turned off or set to slow sync mode • The shutter speed is slow • The Continuous setting is set to Single • When the subject is dark k Off (default setting) Electronic VR is disabled.
Setup Menu Motion Detection d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Motion detection Set whether or not the camera automatically increases the shutter speed to reduce blurring when motion is detected while taking still pictures. U Auto (default setting) In order to reduce the effects of camera shake or subject movement, ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are increased when the camera detects camera shake or subject movement. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations.
Setup Menu AF Assist d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.1 m (3 ft. 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Setup Menu Auto Off d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) 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 13). Use this option to set the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode. Auto off Choose from 30 s (default setting), 1 min, 5 min, and 30 min.
Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Format memory/Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Deleted images cannot be restored. Be sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting. Formatting Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option appears in the setup menu.
Setup Menu Language d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Language Select the language used for camera monitor display. Basic Camera Setup Czech Portuguese Danish Russian German Romanian (default setting) Finnish Spanish Swedish Greek Turkish French Ukrainian Indonesian Arabic Italian Simplified Chinese Hungarian Traditional Chinese Dutch Japanese Norwegian Korean Polish Thai Video Mode d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Video mode Adjust settings for connection to a television.
Setup Menu Blink Warning d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection (A 22) in the following shooting modes. • G (easy auto) mode • Portrait (A 33) and Night portrait (A 34) scene modes On When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face detection, the Did someone blink? screen will appear on the monitor.
Setup Menu Operating the Did someone blink? Screen The following operations are available while the Did someone blink? screen is displayed. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the screen automatically returns to the shooting mode screen. Did someone blink? Exit Function Control Enlarge and display the face of the person who blinked g (i) Switch to full-frame playback f (h) Basic Camera Setup 108 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 92) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Default value Flash mode (A 26) Auto Self-timer (A 28) Off Macro mode (A 47) Off Exposure compensation (A 29) 0.
Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Basic Camera Setup 110 Default value Welcome screen (A 93) None Photo info (A 98) Auto info Brightness (A 98) 3 Print date (A 100) Off Electronic VR (A 101) Off Motion detection (A 102) Auto AF assist (A 103) Auto Button sound (A 103) On Shutter sound (A 103) On Auto off (A 104) 30 s Sleep mode (A 104) On Blink warning (A 107) Off Others Option Paper size (A 87, 88) Default value Default • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 1
Setup Menu Battery Type d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Battery type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 18), choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Alkaline (default setting) LR6/L40 (AA-size) Alkaline batteries COOLPIX (Ni-MH) Nikon EN-MH2 Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable batteries Lithium FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries Firmware Version d button M z (setup menu) (A 92) M Firmware version C O O L P I X L 2 3 V e r. x .
Notes on Camera Care and General Usage Caring for the Camera 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.
Caring for the Camera C The Battery Notes on Camera Care and General Usage • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 18). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. • When recharging rechargeable batteries, do not recharge batteries that contain a different amount of charge, or batteries of different model numbers. • When charging EN-MH2 batteries using Battery Charger MH-72, charge two batteries at a time.
Caring for the Camera Cleaning Notes on Camera Care and General Usage 114 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 the lens and working toward the edges.
Caring for the Camera Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B2 (set of two EN-MH2 batteries)1 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries)1 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-72 (includes two rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2)1 Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2)1 AC Adapter EH-65A (connect as shown) 1 1 AC adapter 2 2 AC Adapter EH-62B cannot be used.
Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. All cards of the designated make and capacity listed below can be used, regardless of the speed for transferring internal data.
File and Folder Names Images and movies are assigned file names as follows. D SC N 00 0 1 . J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Extension (signifies the file type) Original still images, movies DSCN Still images .JPG Small copies SSCN Movies .
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 Problem Solution A O (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 94 N Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Replace the batteries. 12, 111 Q (blinks red) Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. 22, 23, 46 P Please wait for the camera to finish recording. Camera cannot perform other operations until saving is complete.
Error Messages Display P Image cannot be saved. Problem Solution Error occurred while saving Format internal memory or 105 images. memory card. Camera has run out of file numbers. Image cannot be used for welcome screen. • Replace the memory card. • Format internal memory or memory card. 16 105 Image copies created using 93 crop or small picture that are 320 × 240 or smaller, or images captured at an Image mode setting of l 3584×2016 cannot be selected.
Error Messages Display Problem N File not created with File contains no image COOLPIX L23. data. N This file cannot be played back. N All images are hidden. No images available for a slide show. N This image cannot be deleted. Image is protected. N Destination in same time Travel destination is in zone as home. the current time zone. Lens error Q Lens error. A Solution File cannot be viewed on this camera. View file using the computer or any other devices which was used to create or edit this file.
Error Messages Display PR Printer error: out of paper Problem No paper is loaded in printer. A Solution Load the specified paper, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – PR Ink error. Printer error: check ink Check ink, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – PR Ink cartridge is empty. Printer error: out of ink Replace ink, select Resume – and press the k button to resume printing.
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. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings, and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank. Cause/Solution A • Camera is off. • Battery exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash has charged.
Troubleshooting Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A • The flash mode is set to W (off). • Scene mode in which flash does not fire is selected. • Blink proof is set to On in the smart portrait menu. • Another function that restricts flash is enabled. 26 32 Optical zoom cannot be used. Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies. 76 Digital zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.
Troubleshooting Problem Images are too bright (overexposed). A Cause/Solution Adjust exposure compensation. 29 Unexpected results when flash When taking pictures with V (auto with red31, 26, set to V (auto with red-eye eye reduction), or when taking pictures with 34 reduction). Night portrait (either in easy auto mode or the Night portrait scene mode) and the fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction is used, red-eye reduction may be applied, in rare cases, to areas not affected by red-eye.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Cannot use the D-Lighting, skin • These options cannot be used with movies. 78 softening, small picture or crop • Select images that support D-Lighting, skin 69 options. softening, small picture or crop. • Camera is unable to edit images captured with 69 other cameras. • Choose correct Video mode. • Memory card contains no images. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to play back images from internal memory.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L23 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 10.1 million Image sensor 1/2.9-in. type CCD; 10.34 million total pixels Lens Focal length f/-number f/2.7-6.8 Construction 6 elements in 5 groups Digital zoom Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 560 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) Vibration reduction Electronic VR (still pictures) Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect AF Focus range (from lens) • Approx. 30 cm (1 ft.) to ∞ (W); approx.
Specifications Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (when using a digital zoom setting below 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation (-2 to +2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter 1/2000 - 1 s, 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode) Electronically-controlled ND filter (-2AV) selection 2 steps (f/2.7 and f/5.4 [W]) Approx.
Specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 96.7 × 59.9 × 29.3 mm (3.9 × 2.4 × 1.2 in.) (excluding projections) Weight Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz.) (including batteries and SD memory card) Operating environment Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with fully-charged LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries operated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
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 the memory card. • Exif version 2.3: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Index Symbols k (apply selection) button 5, 9 c (Playback) button 5, 8 A Auto mode 46 l Delete button 5, 25, 78 c D-Lighting 70 G Easy auto mode 18, 31 o Exposure compensation 29 m Flash mode 26 p Macro mode 47 d button 5, 10 D Movie mode 75 c Playback mode 24 C Scene mode 32 n Self-timer 28 F Smart portrait mode 43 R 42 f Wide 21 h Thumbnail playback 57, 58 g Tele 21 i Playback zoom 59 j Help 32 A Technical Notes AC adapter 13, 116 AF-assist illumination 4, 23, 103 Alkaline 13 Alkaline batteries 12 Apert
Index E L Easy auto mode 18, 31 EH-65A 13 Electronic VR 101 EN-MH1 13, 116 EN-MH2 12, 111, 113, 116 Exposure compensation 29 Extension 118 Eyelet for camera strap 4 Landscape c 33 Language 106 Lens 4, 128 Lithium batteries 12 F I Identifier 118 Image mode 19, 32, 49 Incandescent 51 Indicator lamp 5 Internal memory 16 ISO sensitivity 27 J JPG 118 Macro mode 47 Memory capacity 18 Memory card 16, 117 Memory card slot 5, 16 Monitor 5, 6, 114 Monitor settings 98 Motion detection 102 Movie menu 75, 76 Mov
Index Playback menu 60 Playback zoom 59 Portrait b 33 Power 12, 14, 18 Power switch 4, 12, 18 Power-on lamp 12, 18 Preset manual 52 Print 61, 87, 88 Print date 100 Print order 61 Print order (Date) 62 Printer 85 Protect 65 Q QVGA (320×240) 77 R Recording movies 75 Red-eye reduction 26, 27 Reset all 109 Rotate image 67 RSCN 118 S Technical Notes 134 Scene mode 32, 33 Self-timer 28 Self-timer lamp 4, 28 Sepia 54 Setup menu 91 Shooting 18, 20, 22 Shooting menu 48 Shooting mode button 5, 8 Shooting-mode se
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