DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page viii). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Quick Topic Search You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page. Main Topics For Smart Device Users ....................................................................................................... iii Introduction ............................................................................................................................. v Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................
For Smart Device Users Your images. The world. Connected Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are taken.
The exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers… Automatic picture transfer from camera to smart device thanks to the constant connection between the two devices — making online photo sharing easier than ever Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service A range of services that enriches your imaging life, including: • Camera remote control • Imprinting up to two pieces of credit information (e.g.
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• Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention. • Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
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Table of Contents Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii Common Topics ...........................................................................................................................................................
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations ................................................................... 24 Shooting Images................................................................................................................................... 25 Using the Flash ........................................................................................................................................................... 27 Recording Movies ............................................................
Playback Features................................................................................................................ 79 Playback Zoom ...................................................................................................................................... 80 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display......................................................................................... 81 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)...................................
Using the Menu................................................................................................................. 110 Menu Operations............................................................................................................................... 111 The Image Selection Screen............................................................................................................................ 113 Menu Lists ...................................................................
The Playback Menu........................................................................................................................... 151 Mark for Upload....................................................................................................................................................... 151 Slide Show .................................................................................................................................................................. 152 Protect...........
Technical Notes................................................................................................................. 172 Notices................................................................................................................................................... 173 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................................ 175 Caring for the Product ...................................................................................
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ................................................................................................................... 2 Principle Functions of the Controls ................................................................................. 4 The Monitor/Viewfinder.......................................................................................................
The Camera Body Flash raised 1 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Eyelet for camera strap............................. 14 11 N-Mark (NFC antenna) .............................. 19 2 Power switch/power-on lamp (charge lamp) .................................................. 16, 18, 27 Power connector cover (for optional 12 AC adapter)..................................................... 195 3 w1 (function 1) button......................... 66 13 Shutter-release button .................
1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 18 11 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 p (snap-back zoom) button .............. 68 11 Monitor...........................................................7, 17 12 w2 (function 2) button ....................... 66 2 Side zoom control ....................................... 67 f : Wide-angle .................................. 67 g : Telephoto...................................... 67 3 Speaker ...................................................97, 164 4 Diopter adjustment control.....
Principle Functions of the Controls Control Main Function For shooting Select a shooting mode (A33). For shooting Move toward g (i) (telephoto) to zoom in closer to the subject, and move toward f (h) (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a larger area. For playback • Move toward g (i) to zoom in on the image, and move toward f (h) to display images as thumbnails or the calendar. • Adjust the volume for movie playback. For shooting Widen the angle of view temporarily.
Control b (e movie-record) button Multi selector k (apply selection) button Command dial Main Function For shooting Start and stop movie recording. For playback Return to shooting mode.
Control Main Function For shooting/ Display or close the menu (A111). playback d (menu) button w1 (function 1) button For shooting When the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, or M: Display or close the setting menus such as Continuous or Vibration reduction. w2 (function 2) button x (monitor) button s (display) button For shooting/ Switch between the monitor and viewfinder playback (A28). For shooting/ Switch the information displayed on the playback screen. For shooting Play back images (A29).
The Monitor/Viewfinder The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Switching the Information Displayed on the Screen (s Button) To switch the information displayed on the screen during shooting or playback, press the s (display) button. For Shooting 1/250 F5.6 25m 0s 1400 Show information 1/250 F5.6 25m 0s 1400 Movie frame Display the range of a movie in a frame.
For Shooting 3 7 2 10 120 9 8 5 6 4 AF 1 10 1000mm 11 12 3200 1/250 23 F5.6 +1.0 +1.0 10m 0s 9999 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 22 21 20 26 25 24 1 Shooting mode............................................33 2 Flash mode .....................................................56 3 Focus mode....................................................61 4 Zoom indicator.....................................62, 67 5 Focus indicator .............................................26 6 Zoom memory ........
41 43 42 2 ±0.7 ±0.3 ±1.0 44 45 46 47 40 10 39 38 37 120 10 120 60 48 2 1000mm 36 35 34 PRE 3200 1/250 33 32 31 30 29 F5.6 +1.0 +1.0 10m 0s 9999 28 27 27 Travel destination icon .........................157 28 “Date not set” indicator............. 157, 187 Noise reduction burst/single 39 shot.............................................................. 37, 38 29 Date stamp ..................................................161 Bluetooth communication indicator 30 ...................
1/250 49 1/250 50 51 52 53 54 10m 0s 9999 F5.6 55 F5.6 1/250 56 F5.6 10m 0s 9999 57 Focus area (target finding AF) 49 .....................................................................69, 137 53 Spot metering area................................. 129 54 Center-weighted area........................... 129 Focus area (center/manual) 50 ..................................................... 35, 47, 72, 136 55 View/hide histograms...........................
For Playback 1 2 3 456 7 9999/9999 9999/9999 1m 0s 8 9 10 Demo mode 11 12 13 24 23 9999. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 20 14 15 16 17 19 18 22 21 1 Protect icon..................................................153 2 Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected)...............................154 3 Skin softening icon.................................... 85 4 Filter effects icon......................................... 86 5 D-Lighting icon ...........................................
Tone Level Information Display You can check for loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows from the histogram that is displayed, or the flashing display for each tone level. These provide guidelines when adjusting the image brightness with functions such as exposure compensation. 4/4 14 13 12 11 10 1/250 F 5.6 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 100 +1.0 0004.JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 9 2 Histogram1 3 Tone level2 4 ISO sensitivity..............................................
Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap........................................................14 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card.......................................................................15 Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................16 Opening the Monitor ..........................................................................................................17 Camera Setup ...........
How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach the strap at two places. B Lens Cap At times when you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot • With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). • Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
Charging the Battery Electrical outlet Charging AC Adapter Power-on lamp (charge lamp) USB cable (included) If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased.
B Notes About the USB Cable • Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. B Notes About Charging the Battery • The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time increases. The power-on lamp (charge lamp) turns off while the camera is being operated.
Camera Setup Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet • Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aiii) and enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”). • The camera and smart device screens shown in this manual may differ from those of the actual products. 1 Turn the camera on. • Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings. Multi selector Up Left k button (apply selection) Right Power switch Down • A language selection dialog will be displayed.
3 Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the smart device. • Android Devices with NFC Support After checking that NFC is enabled on the smart device, touch the camera Z (N-Mark) to the NFC antenna on the smart device to launch the SnapBridge app. - If the SnapBridge download site is displayed, download and install the app before repeating the above steps. • iOS Devices and Android Devices Without NFC Support Press the camera k button.
5 Press k when the dialog at right is displayed. • When a constant connection between the camera and smart device is established, the dialog at right is displayed. • If the camera displays Could not connect., press k to return to Step 3. To cancel pairing settings, press d. 6 Your camera and smart device are connected! SnapBridge will send your photos to your smart device as they are taken. Next Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
2 Press d when the dialog at right is displayed. Use SnapBridge to send photos to your smart device and share them online. • Select Yes when prompted to set the camera clock. To skip this screen and set SnapBridge later from the Network menu, press MENU. Later 3 Highlight your home time zone and press k. Set London, Casablanca • To turn daylight saving time on press H; W will be displayed at the top of the map. Press I to turn daylight saving time off.
What SnapBridge Can Do for You The SnapBridge app can be used for a variety of tasks once the camera has been paired with your smart device. Auto Upload At default settings, pictures will automatically be uploaded to the smart device as they are taken. • Place the smart device close to the camera and launch the SnapBridge app. Option Description Disabling auto upload Auto upload can be disabled using the Send while shooting > Still images option in the camera network menu (A111).
Wireless Networks Option Description Pairing To pair the camera with a smart device (for example, with a new device or if you did not opt to pair with a smart device during setup), select Connect to smart device in the camera network menu and follow the instructions on page 18, starting with Step 2. The camera can be paired with up to five smart devices, but can connect to only one at a time. Uploading pictures via Wi-Fi A Wi-Fi connection is recommended for large-volume uploads.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images...................................................................................................................25 Playing Back Images............................................................................................................29 Deleting Images....................................................................................................................
Shooting Images A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. Number of exposures remaining • Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. • Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen each time. 1/250 F5.6 Battery level indicator 2 Hold the camera steady.
3 Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the p (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily. Zoom out p button Zoom in Zoom in Zoom out 4 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
B Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder It is recommended that you use the viewfinder when bright conditions make it difficult to see the monitor, such as when outdoors in sunlight. • When you bring your face close to the viewfinder, the eye sensor responds to it and the viewfinder turns on, and the monitor turns off (default setting). • You can also press the x (monitor) button to switch the display between the monitor and viewfinder.
Playing Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. • Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen each time.
Deleting Images 1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. Delete Current image Erase selected images All images 3 Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
The Image Selection Screen for Deletion 1 Use the multi selector JK or rotate it to select the image that you want to delete. Erase selected images • Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. Back 2 Use HI to select ON or OFF. Erase selected images • When ON is selected, an icon is displayed under the selected image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images. Back 3 Press the k button to apply the image selection.
Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................33 A (Auto) Mode.....................................................................................................................34 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................35 Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..................................................
Selecting a Shooting Mode You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera body. • A (Auto) mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. • y, X, s, and c (Scene) modes Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. - y: Press the d button and select a scene mode.
A (Auto) Mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it (target finding AF). If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. • See “Focusing” (A69) for more information.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. X Night landscape (A36)1, 2, s Night portrait (A36), c Landscape (A37)1, 2 Rotate the mode dial to X, s, or c and take pictures. y Scene auto selector Portrait Sports Party/indoor Beach Snow Sunset Press the d button to display the scene menu and select one of the following scene modes using the multi selector.
Tips and Notes About Scene Mode X Night landscape • Press the d button to select u Hand-held or w Tripod in Night landscape. • u Hand-held (default setting): - Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen switches to the shooting screen.
c Landscape • Press the d button to select Noise reduction burst or Single shot in Landscape. • Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise. - Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed.
y M d Sports • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The camera can capture about 5 images continuously at a rate of about 5 fps. • The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending on the current image quality setting, image size setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions. • Focus, exposure, and hue for the second and subsequent images are fixed at the values determined with the first image.
y M u Food • The focus mode (A61) setting is changed to D (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can adjust hue by using the command dial. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. • You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate it to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting. 1/250 F5.
y M O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when a dog or cat face is detected (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous. - U Single: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures one image. - V Continuous: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures three images continuously.
y M g Moon • At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle of view equivalent to that of a 1440 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format). When you frame the moon inside the framing border and press the k button, the angle of view becomes equivalent to that of a 1440 mm lens. • You can adjust hue by using the command dial. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
y M m Multiple exp. Lighten • The camera automatically captures moving subjects at regular intervals, compares each image and composites only their bright areas, and then saves them as one image. Light trails such as the flow of car lights or motion of stars are captured. • On the screen displayed when m Multiple exp. Lighten is selected, select n Nightscape + light trails or W Star trails.
C Time Remaining You can check the time remaining until shooting automatically ends on the screen. 10m 0s End recording Using Skin Softening In s (night portrait), Scene auto selector, or Portrait, if human faces are detected, the camera processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image (up to three faces). Skin softening can also be applied to saved images in playback mode (A85). B Notes About Skin Softening • It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.
Shooting with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Easy panorama M k button 1 Select W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°) as the shooting range and press the k button. Easy panorama Normal (180°) Wide (360°) 2 Frame the first edge of the panorama scene, and then press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus. • The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle. • The camera focuses in the center of the frame. 1/250 3 F5.
Example of Camera Movement • Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI). • Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when W Normal (180°) is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when X Wide (360°) is selected) after shooting starts. B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting • The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen on the screen at the time of shooting.
Playback with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A29), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. • Rotate the multi selector to fast-forward or rewind scroll playback. 4/4 0004.JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Playback controls are displayed on the screen during playback. Use the multi selector JK to select a control, and then press the k button to perform the operations described below.
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Apply effects to images during shooting. • Five effect groups are available: Light (default setting), Depth, Memories, Classic, and Noir. 1 Press the k button. • The effect selection screen is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector J K to select an effect. Effect group Light • The effect group can be changed by rotating the command dial. • To exit without saving the selection, press H. Dream Back Adjust Confirm Effects 3 To adjust the effect, press I.
4 Use J K to highlight the desired option and then press I. • Select Amount, Exposure compensation, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Filter, or Peripheral illumination. The options that can be selected vary depending on the group. Amount Back 5 Reset Adjust Use J K to adjust the effect level and press the k button. Amount 70 Back 6 Confirm Press the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record) button to shoot. • When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A70).
j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) In j, k, l, and m modes, you can set exposure (combination of shutter speed and f-number) according to the shooting conditions. Also, you can achieve greater control when shooting images by setting the shooting menu options (A114). Shooting mode Description j Programmed auto You can let the camera adjust the shutter speed and f-number. • The combination of shutter speed and f-number can be changed by rotating the command dial (flexible program).
Tips for Setting Exposure The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in subjects vary by changing the combinations of shutter speed and f-number even if the exposure is the same. Effect of the Shutter Speed The camera can make a fast-moving subject appear static at a fast shutter speed, or highlight the motion of a moving subject at a slow shutter speed.
B Notes About Setting Exposure When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or f-number indicator flashes when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (except when the m mode is used). Change the shutter speed setting or f-number.
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j, k, l, and m Modes) The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position, f-number, or ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings.
M (User Settings) Mode Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting with j (programmed auto), k (shutter-priority auto), l (aperture-priority auto), or m (manual) can be saved in M. Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings. • Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or change the settings as required. The following settings can be saved.
Saving Settings in M Mode (Save User Settings) The frequently used settings in j, k, l, and m modes can be saved. At the time of purchase, the default settings of j mode are saved. 1 Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M. • If you want to change the shooting mode, select j, k, l, or m. • If you do not want to change the saved shooting mode, select M. 2 Change to a frequently used combination of shooting settings. • See A53 for settings details.
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. • m Flash mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. • n Self-timer/Smile timer - Self-timer: The shutter is automatically released in 10 or 2 seconds. - Smile timer: The shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a smiling face.
Flash Mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. • When the flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled and S is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H (m). 3 Select the desired flash mode (A57) and press the k button. Au to • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled. B The Ready Light While the flash is charging, q flashes.
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the shooting screen. Auto with red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction V Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A58). • When Red-eye reduction is selected, the flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Fill flash/Standard flash X The flash fires whenever a picture is taken.
C The Flash Mode Setting The available flash modes differ depending on the shooting mode.
Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Vibration reduction (A162) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J (n). 2 Select the desired self-timer mode, and press the k button. Self-timer • n10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions, such as weddings. • n2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.
Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), j, k, l, m, or M, or when the scene mode is Portrait or Night portrait. 1 Press the multi selector J (n). • Change any flash mode, exposure, or shooting menu settings before pressing J. 2 Select a (smile timer), and press the k button.
Focus Mode You can select the focus mode that is appropriate for the shooting distance. 1 Press the multi selector I (p). 2 Select the desired focus mode (A62) and press the k button. • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled.
Available Focus Modes A Autofocus Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more, or 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position. • The focus mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. D Macro close-up Set when taking close-up pictures. When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator are displayed in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.
Using Manual Focus Manual focus is available when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, or M, or when the scene mode is Sports, Fireworks show, Bird-watching, Soft, Selective color, Multiple exp. Lighten, Time-lapse movie (night sky or star trails), or Superlapse movie. 1 Press the multi selector I (p), select E (manual focus), and then press the k button. 2 Use the multi selector to adjust the focus while checking the enlarged view.
C E (Manual Focus) • The digits displayed for the gauge on the right of the screen in step 2 serve as a guideline for the distance to a subject that is in focus when the gauge is near the center. • The actual range at which the subject can be in focus varies depending on the f-number and zoom position. To see whether the subject is in focus, check the image after shooting.
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) You can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. Guide Exposure compensation • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. • To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. • The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button.
Using the w1 (Function 1)/w2 (Function 2) Buttons If you press the w1 button or w2 button in j, k, l, m, or M mode, you can quickly configure the pre-saved menu options. Menu options can be saved to the w1 button and w2 button. • The menu options listed below can be saved.
Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position Zoom out Zoom in changes. • To zoom in: Move toward g • To zoom out: Move toward f • Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction adjusts the zoom quickly (except during movie recording). • The zoom can also be operated by moving the side zoom control toward g or f. The function of the side zoom control can be set in the Assign side zoom control (A164) in the setup menu.
Using the Snap-back Zoom If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the p (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily. • While pressing the p button, frame the subject inside the framing border of the shooting screen. To widen the visible area further, move the zoom control toward f while pressing the p button. • Release the p button to return to the original zoom position.
Focusing The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. • Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed halfway. • The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.
B Notes About Target Finding AF • Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary. • The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance or Picture Control settings.
C Viewing Images Captured Using Face Detection During playback, the camera automatically rotates images according to the orientation of the faces that were detected at the time of shooting (except for images captured using Continuous (A130) or Exposure bracketing (A135)). Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations.
Focus Lock Use focus lock to capture creative compositions even when the focus area is set to the center of the frame. 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green. • Exposure is also locked. 2 1/250 F5.6 1/250 F5.6 25m 0s 1400 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture. • Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject.
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode) The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below.
Flash mode (A55) Self-timer (A55) Focus mode (A55) I (selective color) U OFF A m (multiple exp. lighten) W4 OFF A/Q13 i (time-lapse movie) W4 OFF A/B/ Q14 o (superlapse movie) W4 OFF A 1 2 3 4 5 Smile timer can also be selected. E (manual focus) cannot be selected. A (autofocus) or D (macro close-up) can be selected. Cannot be changed. Cannot be changed. When set to Hand-held, the flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings. Restricted function Setting When B (infinity) or Q (infinity) is selected, the flash cannot be used. Image quality (A118) When saving RAW images, red-eye is not reduced even when V (auto with red-eye reduction/redeye reduction) is set (including simultaneously saved JPEG images). Continuous (A130) The flash cannot be used (except for Intvl timer shooting).
Restricted function Setting Description Image quality (A118) • When RAW is selected, Image size is fixed at q 5184×3888. • When RAW + Fine or RAW + Normal is selected, Image size of JPEG images can be set. However, h 5184×2920, i 5184×3456, g 3888×3888 cannot be selected.
Restricted function Setting Description Continuous (A130)/ Continuous, Exposure bracketing, and Exposure bracketing Multiple exposure can only be used one at a (A135)/Multiple time. exposure (A141) Continuous Exposure bracketing ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Self-timer (A59) • When self-timer is used, a single image is shot even if Continuous H, Continuous L, or Pre-shooting cache has been set. If Intvl timer shooting is set, shooting finishes automatically after one image is shot.
Restricted function Setting Image quality (A118) Description When RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal is selected, Multiple exposure cannot be used. Multiple exposure Continuous Continuous, Exposure bracketing, and (A130)/Exposure Multiple exposure can only be used one at a bracketing time. (A135) Monitor settings AF area mode (A136) • When Subject tracking is selected and after the subject has been registered (during subject tracking), the histogram is not displayed.
Playback Features Playback Zoom......................................................................................................................80 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.........................................................................81 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) ..................82 Editing Images (Still Images) ............................................................................................
Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A29) zooms in on the image. 4/4 0004. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Full-frame Playback g (i) g (i) f (h) 3.0 Displayed area guide Image is zoomed in. • You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). The zoom can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial. • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A29) displays images as thumbnails. 1/20 0004.
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence. The first image of a sequence is used as the key picture to represent the sequence when displayed in fullframe playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (default setting). To display each image in the sequence individually, press the k button. 1/5 0004.JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 After pressing the k button, the operations listed below are available.
Deleting Images in a Sequence When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed. • When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. - Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A113), all images in that sequence are deleted. - All images: All images on the memory card are deleted.
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect level and press the k button. Quick retouch • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, press J.
Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Skin softening M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect level and press the k button. Skin softening • To exit without saving the copy, press J. Normal Amount 2 Preview the result and press the k button. • The edited face is zoomed in. • When more than one face has been edited, press JK to switch the face that is displayed.
Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Filter effects M k button Option Description Soft portrait Blurs the background of human subjects. When no human subjects are detected, keeps the area in the center of the frame in focus and blurs the surrounding area. Selective color Keeps only a selected image color and makes other colors black-andwhite.
2 Use HI to select the color to keep and press the k button. 3 Preview the result and press the k button. Selective color Preview • An edited copy is created. • To exit without saving the copy, press J. Save Back Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Small picture M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button.
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A80). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate. Set a magnification 3.0 rate at which u is displayed. • Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll to the portion of the image that you want to display. 3 Check the image and press the k button.
Movies Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback..................................90 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies.......................................................93 Shooting Time-lapse Movies............................................................................................94 Recording Superlapse Movies .........................................................................................96 Operations During Movie Playback .....................................
Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback 1 Display the shooting screen. Movie frame • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. • It is recommended that you display the movie frame that indicates the area that will be recorded in a movie (A91). 1/250 F5.6 25m 0s 1400 Remaining movie recording time 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Movie Frame • Press the s button to display the movie frame (A7). Check the range of a movie in the frame before movie recording. • The area that is recorded in a movie varies depending on the settings of Movie options, Electronic VR, etc. in the movie menu. Focusing • The focus can be adjusted during movie recording in the following manner in accordance with the Autofocus mode (A148) setting of the movie menu. - A Single AF (default setting): The focus is locked when movie recording starts.
B Camera Temperature • The camera may become hot when recording movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area. • If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will automatically stop recording. The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording (B10s) is displayed. After the camera stops recording, it turns itself off. Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled.
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 (JPEG image). Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. • A still image can be captured when Q is displayed on the screen. When f is displayed, a still image cannot be captured. • The size of the captured still image is determined by the movie image size (A145).
Shooting Time-lapse Movies The camera can automatically capture still images at a specified interval to create time-lapse movies that are approximately 10 seconds long. • When the Frame rate setting of the movie menu is set to 30 fps (30p/60p), 300 images are captured and saved with e 1080/30p. When set to 25 fps (25p/ 50p), 250 images are captured and saved with p 1080/25p.
3 4 Stabilize the camera by using a tool such as a tripod. Press the shutter-release button to capture the first image. 25m 0s • Set exposure compensation (A65) before releasing the shutter for the first image (when using Night sky (150 minutes) or Star trails (150 minutes), exposure compensation cannot 25m 0s be used). Exposure compensation cannot be 1/250 F5.6 1400 changed after the first image is captured. Focus and hue are fixed when the first image is captured.
Recording Superlapse Movies The camera records movies and saves them in fast motion (e 1080/30p or p 1080/25p). Use to record a movie while moving the camera. The camera compresses the time of changes in the subject and saves the movie. Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M o Superlapse movie M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a playback speed, and press the k button. • At the default setting of 2×, a movie recorded for two minutes is played back as a one-minute movie.
Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A2). Rotate the multi selector or the command dial to fastforward or rewind. Volume indicator Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. Function Icon When paused Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.
Editing Movies When editing movies, use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie The desired portion of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back a desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that you want to extract (A97). 2 Use the multi selector JK to select the I control, and then press the k button. 3 Use HI to select J (choose start point).
5 Use HI to select m (save) and press the k button. Save • Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie. 30s B Notes About Movie Extracting • A movie that was created by editing cannot be edited again. • The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected using the start and end points. • Movies cannot be trimmed so that they are less than two seconds long.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Utilizing Images ................................................................................................................. 101 Viewing Images on a TV.................................................................................................. 102 Printing Images Without a Computer........................................................................ 103 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) ............................................
Utilizing Images In addition to using the SnapBridge app (Aiii) to enjoy the captured images, you can also utilize the images in various ways by connecting the camera to the devices described below. Viewing Images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack.
Viewing Images on a TV 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. HDMI micro connector (Type D) 2 to HDMI jack Set the TV’s input to external input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 3 Press and hold down the c (playback) button to turn on the camera. • Images are displayed on the TV. • The camera screen does not turn on.
Printing Images Without a Computer Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. 3 The camera is automatically turned on.
Printing Images One at a Time 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired image and press the k button. Print selection 15/11/2016 No. 32 • Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to fullframe playback. 2 Use HI to select Copies and press the k button. • Use HI to set the desired number of copies (up to nine) and press the k button. PictBridge 1 prints Start print Copies Paper size 3 Select Paper size and press the k button.
Printing Multiple Images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d (menu) button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Paper size and press the k button. • Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To print with the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. • To exit the print menu, press the d button.
Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection copies (up to 9) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the 1 1 3 number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the number of copies to be Back printed. To cancel the print selection, set the number of copies to 0. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) Installing ViewNX-i ViewNX-i is free software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your computer for viewing and editing. To install ViewNX-i, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. ViewNX-i: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown on the right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click the Nikon Transfer 2 icon. • When using Windows 10 or Windows 8.
2 After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click Start Transfer. Start Transfer • Image transfer begins. When image transfer is complete, ViewNX-i starts and the transferred images are displayed. 3 Terminate the connection. • If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot.
Using the Menu Menu Operations............................................................................................................... 111 Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................ 114 The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) ...................................... 118 The Shooting Menu (j, k, l, or m Mode) ............................................................. 121 The Movie Menu ...............
Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • • • • • A Shooting menu1, 2 e Movie menu1 c Playback menu3 q Network menu z Setup menu 1 2 3 Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode. Press the d button when the playback screen is displayed. 1 Press the d (menu) button. • The menu is displayed. 1/250 2 F5.6 25m 0s 1400 Press the multi selector J.
4 Select a menu option and press the k button. Time zone and date • Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. • Items can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. 5 Select a setting and press the k button. • The setting you selected is applied. • When you are finished using the menu, press the d button. • When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or b (e) button.
The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera menu, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Erase selected images Back 1 Use the multi selector JK or rotate it to select the desired image. • Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. • Only one image can be selected for Rotate image and Choose key picture. Proceed to step 3.
Menu Lists The Shooting Menu Enter shooting mode M d button Common Options Option Default setting A Image quality* Normal 118 Image size* q 5184×3888 120 * Also can be set by pressing the w1 (function 1) button or w2 (function 2) button (A112).
Option Default setting A Zoom memory Off 143 Startup zoom position 24 mm 144 M exposure preview Off 144 * Also can be set by pressing the w1 (function 1) button or w2 (function 2) button (A112).
A Option Protect1 153 Rotate image1 153 Small picture2 87 Sequence display options 154 Choose key picture1 154 1 Select an image on the image selection screen. See “The Image Selection Screen” (A113) for more information. 2 Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.
The Setup Menu Press the d button M z menu icon M k button Option A Time zone and date 157 Slot empty release lock 159 Monitor settings 160 EVF auto toggle 161 Date stamp 161 Vibration reduction* 162 AF assist 163 Digital zoom 163 Assign side zoom control 164 Sound settings 164 Auto off 165 Format card 165 Language 165 Charge by computer 166 Image comment 167 Copyright information 168 Location data 169 Toggle Av/Tv selection 169 Reset file numbering 170 Peaking 171
The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) Image Quality Enter shooting mode* M d button M shooting mode menu icon M Image quality M k button * The image quality can be set in any shooting mode. The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except shooting mode M and Easy panorama scene mode). Set the image quality (compression ratio) used when saving images. Lower compression ratios result in higher quality images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.
C RAW Images of This Camera • RAW images cannot be processed on this camera. • ViewNX-i (A107) needs to be installed on the computer to be able to view RAW images on the computer. • RAW images cannot be edited or printed directly. You can adjust images or process RAW images if you transfer RAW images to a computer, and then use software such as Capture NX-D (A109).
Image Size Enter shooting mode* M d button M shooting mode menu icon M Image size M k button * The image size can be set in any shooting mode. The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except shooting mode M, Easy panorama scene mode, and Superlapse movie). Set the image size (number of pixels) used when saving JPEG images. The larger the image size, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.
The Shooting Menu (j, k, l, or m Mode) • See “M (User Settings) Mode” (A53) for information about Save user settings and Reset user settings. Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Picture Control M k button Change the settings for image recording according to the shooting conditions or your preferences. Sharpness, contrast and saturation can be adjusted in detail.
Customizing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized using “Quick adjust”, which allows for balanced adjustment of sharpness, contrast, saturation and other image editing components, or using “Manual adjust”, which allows for detailed adjustment of the components individually. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired type of COOLPIX Picture Control and press the k button.
Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust Option Description Quick adjust 1 Adjusts the sharpness, contrast and saturation levels automatically. Setting to the – side reduces the effect of the selected COOLPIX Picture Control, and setting to the + side emphasizes its effect. • Default setting: 0 Image sharpening Controls how much outlines are sharpened during shooting. The higher the number, the sharper the image, and the lower the number, the softer the image. Select A (auto) for automatic adjustment.
Option Toning 3 1 2 3 Description Controls the tint used in monochrome photographs from B&W (black-and-white), Sepia, and Cyanotype (blue-tinted monochrome). Pressing the multi selector I when Sepia or Cyanotype is selected enables you to select a saturation level. Press JK to adjust the saturation. • Default setting: B&W (black-and-white) Quick adjust is not available in Neutral, Monochrome, Custom 1, and Custom 2. The values set manually are disabled if quick adjust is used after manual setting.
Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Custom Picture Control M k button Customize the settings of COOLPIX Picture Control (A122) and register them in Custom 1 or Custom 2 of Picture Control. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Edit and save, and press the k button. • Select Delete to delete a registered COOLPIX Custom Picture Control.
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. Option Description White balance is automatically adjusted. When set to Auto (warm lighting), the images are preserved with warm colors if they are shot under an incandescent light source.
C Color Temperature Color temperature is an objective measure of colors of light sources which are expressed in the unit of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin). Light sources with lower color temperatures appear more reddish, while light sources with higher color temperatures appear more bluish.
Using Preset Manual Follow the procedures described below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Preset manual, and press the k button. • The lens extends to the zoom position for measurement. White balance Auto (normal) Auto (warm lighting) Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy 3 Select Measure.
Metering Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Metering M k button The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.” Use this option to set the method of how the camera meters exposure. Option Description Matrix G (default setting) The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering. Recommended for typical shooting.
Continuous Shooting Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Continuous M k button Option U Single (default setting) Description One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is pressed. k Continuous H While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The camera can capture up to about 5 images continuously at a rate of about 5 fps.
B Notes About Continuous Shooting • Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series. • It may take some time to save the images after shooting. • When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images. • The frame rate may become slower depending on the image quality, image size, memory card type or shooting conditions (such as when saving RAW images).
Interval Timer Shooting Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Continuous M k button 1 2 Use the multi selector HI to select X Intvl timer shooting, and then press the k button. Continuous Intvl timer shooting Set the desired interval between each shot. Intvl timer shooting m • Use JK to select an item, and use HI to set the time. • Press the k button when setting is complete.
B Notes About Interval Timer Shooting • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during shooting, use a sufficiently charged battery. • If the EH-67A AC Adapter (available separately; A195) is used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC adapter other than the EH-67A. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera.
ISO Sensitivity Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M ISO sensitivity M k button A 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. • When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise.
Exposure Bracketing Rotate the mode dial to j, k, or l M d button M j, k, or l menu icon M Exposure bracketing M k button The exposure (brightness) can be changed automatically during continuous shooting. This is effective for shooting when it is difficult to adjust the picture brightness. Option Description Off (default setting) Exposure bracketing is not performed. ±0.3 When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, 3 shots are taken in sequence and the camera varies exposure by 0, –0.
AF Area Mode Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A70) for more information.
Option s M Subject tracking Target finding AF (default setting) Description Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera focuses. The focus area automatically moves to track the subject. See “Using Subject Tracking” (A138) for more information. End 1/250 F5.6 1/250 F5.6 1400 When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using Target Finding AF” (A69).
Using Subject Tracking Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button 1 Register a subject. • Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the frame and press the k button. • When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around it and the camera begins tracking the subject. • If the subject cannot be registered, the border is displayed in red.
Autofocus Mode Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description A Single AF The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera always focuses even if the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while the camera focuses.
Noise Reduction Filter Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Noise reduction filter M k button Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed when saving images. Option e High Description Performs noise reduction at a level higher than the standard strength. Normal Performs noise reduction at the standard strength. (default setting) M l Low Performs noise reduction at a level lower than the standard strength.
Multiple Exposure Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Multiple exposure M k button The camera combines two to three images and saves them as a single image. Option Description Multiple exposure mode Shoots images in multiple exposure mode when set to On. • Individual images are also saved. • Default setting: Off Auto gain Set whether or not to automatically adjust the brightness of the image when combining images.
2 Select On, and then press the k button. Multiple exposure mode On Off 3 Press the d (menu) button to display the shooting screen. 4 Press the shutter-release button to shoot the first image. 1/250 5 F5.6 25m 0s 1400 Press the shutter-release button to shoot the second image. • Frame the picture while looking at the first image displayed translucently. • When shooting the second image, the combined image of the first and second images is saved, and 25m 0s 1/250 F5.
Zoom Memory Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Zoom memory M k button Option Description On When the zoom control is moved, the zoom position (equivalent to focal length/angle of view in 35mm [135] format) is switched to the positions that have been selected by setting the check box to on in this menu option. • Choose the focal length with the multi selector HI, and then press the k button to set the check box to on [w] or off.
Startup Zoom Position Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Startup zoom position M k button Set the zoom position (equivalent to focal length/angle of view in 35mm [135] format) for when the camera is turned on. The following settings are available: 24 mm (default setting), 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm, 105 mm, and 135 mm.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie options (A146) to record in slow or fast motion. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Frame rate setting (A150). • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (A200).
HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion” (A147). Option Image size Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) Description HS 480/4× 640 × 480 4:3 1/4-speed slow motion movies • Max. recording time: 7 minutes 15 seconds (playback time: 29 minutes) c HS 720/2× d 1280 × 720 16:9 1/2-speed slow motion movies • Max.
C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: Recording time 10 s Playback time 10 s When recording at a HS 480/4×, or b HS 480/4×: Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Recording time 10 s Playback time 40 s Slow motion playback When recording at e HS 1080/0.5×, or f HS 1080/0.5×: Movies are recorded at 1/2 normal speed. They are played back in fast motion at 2× faster speed.
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when recording movies. Option A Single AF (default setting) B Full-time AF B Description Focus is locked when movie recording starts. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. The camera focuses continuously. Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will change significantly during recording.
Electronic VR Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Electronic VR M k button Set whether or not to perform electronic VR when recording movies. Option Description On (default setting) Performs electronic VR. • The angle of view (i.e., the area seen in the frame) becomes narrower. • When Vibration reduction (A162) is set to Normal or Active in the setup menu, optical vibration reduction is performed simultaneously. Off Does not perform electronic VR.
Zoom Microphone Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Zoom microphone M k button Option Description On (default setting) In accordance with the angle of view, the camera records sounds over a wide area at the wide-angle zoom position, and records sounds in the limited area at the telephoto zoom position. Off Zoom microphone is disabled. Frame Rate Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Frame rate M k button Select the frame rate used when recording movies.
The Playback Menu See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A83) for information about image editing functions. Mark for Upload Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Mark for upload M k button Select images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device in advance before transferring them. On the image selection screen (A113), select or deselect images for the Mark for upload function. • RAW images and movies cannot be selected. To upload movies to a smart device, use the SnapBridge app.
Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Start and press the k button. Slide show • The slide show begins.
Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A113). Note that formatting the memory card permanently deletes all data including protected files (A165). Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback.
Sequence Display Options Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Sequence display options M k button Select the method used to display images in the sequence (A82). Option Description Individual pictures Displays each image in a sequence individually. F is displayed on the playback screen. Key picture only (default setting) Displays only the key picture for images in a sequence.
The Network Menu Press the d button M q menu icon M k button Configure the wireless network settings to connect the camera and a smart device. Option Description Airplane mode Select On to turn off all wireless connections. Connect to smart device Select when pairing a smart device with the camera. This setting cannot be selected while a wireless connection is established. See step 2 in “Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet” (A18) for more information.
Operating the Text Input Keyboard • Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space. • To move the cursor in the text field, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button. • To delete one character, press the l button. • To apply the setting, select P on the keyboard and press the k button.
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description Sync with smart device Set whether or not to synchronize the date and time setting with a smart device. Date and time Set the date and time if Sync with smart device is set to Off. • Select a field: Press the multi Date and time selector JK. • Edit the date and time: Press HI.
Setting the Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button. Time zone and date Sync with smart device Date and time Date format Time zone London, Casablanca 15/11/2016 15:30 2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed on the screen changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. 3 Press K.
Slot Empty Release Lock Press the d button M z menu icon M Slot empty release lock M k button Set whether or not the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera. Option Description Release locked (default setting) Unless a memory card is inserted in the camera, the shutter cannot be released. Enable release Even when no memory card is inserted in the camera, the shutter can be released.
Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Image review Set whether or not to display the captured image immediately after shooting. • Default setting: On Monitor options Adjust the monitor brightness and hue. • Use the multi selector HI to adjust brightness, JK to adjust hue and then press the k button. • Default setting: Brightness 3, Hue 0 • Cannot be set when the viewfinder is used. EVF options Adjust the viewfinder brightness and hue.
EVF Auto Toggle (Automatically Switching the Display to the Viewfinder) Press the d button M z menu icon M EVF auto toggle M k button Option Description On (default setting) When you bring your face close to the viewfinder, the eye sensor responds to it and the display is automatically switched from the monitor to viewfinder. Off Even when you bring your face close to the viewfinder, the display is not switched to the viewfinder.
B Notes About Date Stamp • Stamped date and time form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time cannot be stamped on images after they have been captured.
AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Option Description Auto (default setting) The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. The illuminator has a range of about 4.0 m (13 ft) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 4.0 m (13 ft) at the maximum telephoto position. • Note that for some scene modes or focus areas, the AFassist illuminator may not light. Off The AF-assist illuminator does not light.
Assign Side Zoom Control Press the d button M z menu icon M Assign side zoom control M k button Choose the function to be performed during shooting when the side zoom control is moved. Option Description Zoom (default setting) When shooting, use the side zoom control (A26) to adjust the zoom. Manual focus When the focus mode is set to E (manual focus), use the side zoom control to focus (A63). • Move the side zoom control toward g to focus on distant subjects.
Auto Off Press the d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A27). You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min.
Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Option Description a Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (A101), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. • The power-on lamp slowly flashes while the battery is charging. When charging is complete, the power-on lamp stops flashing and turns on.
Image Comment Press the d button M z menu icon M Image comment M k button Attach a comment that was previously registered to images that will be captured. You can imprint the attached comment to images that will be sent to a smart device using an application (A22). You can also check with ViewNX-i metadata. Option Attach comment Input comment Description A comment registered with Input comment is attached to images. • Select Attach comment, press the k button, and set the check box to on (w).
Copyright Information Press the d button M z menu icon M Copyright information M k button Attach the copyright information that was previously registered to images that will be captured. You can imprint the attached copyright information to images that will be sent to a smart device using an application (A22). You can also check with ViewNX-i metadata. Option Attach copyright info Description Copyright information registered with Artist and Copyright is attached to images.
Location Data Press the d button M z menu icon M Location data M k button Set whether or not to add shooting location information to the images that you take. Option Description Download from device Select Yes to add location information from a smart device to the images that you take. Enable the location information function of the SnapBridge app. Position Display the obtained location information. • The information is not updated while it is being displayed. To update it, perform Position again.
Reset File Numbering Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset file numbering M k button When Yes is selected, the sequential numbering of file numbers is reset (A194). After resetting, a new folder is created and the file number for the next image captured starts with “0001.” B Notes About Reset File Numbering Reset file numbering cannot be applied when the folder number reaches 999 and there are images in the folder. Insert a new memory card or format the memory card (A165).
Peaking Press the d button M z menu icon M Peaking M k button Option Description On (default setting) When operating E (manual focus), focusing is assisted by highlighting areas that are in focus in white on the image displayed on the screen (A63, 64). Off Peaking is disabled. Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • The network menu settings are also restored to their default values.
Technical Notes Notices................................................................................................................................... 173 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................ 175 Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................... 178 The Camera .................................................................................................................
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Notes About Wireless Communication Functions Restrictions on Wireless Devices The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries.
Precautions when Exporting or Carrying This Product Abroad This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Notice for Customers in Jamaica This product contains a Type Approved Module by Jamaica: “SMA – TYPE1FJ” Notice for Customers in Singapore This device complies with radio-frequency regulations.
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Notes About the Monitor • Monitors (including electronic viewfinders) are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
Using the Battery When Cold On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.
Memory Cards Precautions for Use • Use only Secure Digital memory cards (A200). • Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card. • Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. Formatting • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens/ viewfinder 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).
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. A Cause/Solution The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or battery temperature has cooled before resuming use. – Memory card is write protected. The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position. – This card cannot be used. An error occurred while accessing the memory card.
Display A Cause/Solution Memory contains no images. Insert a memory card that contains images. 15 File contains no image data. The file was not created or edited with this camera. The file cannot be viewed on this camera. View the file using a computer or the device used to create or edit this file. – All images are hidden. • There are no images available for a slide show, etc. • There are no images that can be displayed on the image selection screen for deletion.
Display A Cause/Solution Printer error: out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: file corrupt. There is a problem with the image file to be printed. Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel printing. – * 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. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem A Cause/Solution The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
A Problem Cause/Solution 16 The battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged. • Confirm all connections. • When connected to a computer, the camera may not charge for any of the reasons described below. - Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu. - Battery charging stops if the camera is turned off. - Battery charging is not possible if the camera’s display language and date and time have not been set, or the date and time were reset after the camera’s clock battery was exhausted.
Problem Cause/Solution Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when the camera is turned on. The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. Configure the camera settings again. • The internal clock battery is used to power the camera clock and to retain certain settings.
Cause/Solution A • The subject is too close. Try shooting using the Scene auto selector or Close-up scene mode, or the macro close-up focus mode. • Incorrect focus mode setting. Check or change the setting. • The subject is hard to focus on. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. 33, 37, 38, 55, 62 61 71 111, 163 26, 136 Problem The camera cannot focus. • Subject is not in focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • The focus mode is set to E (manual focus).
Problem No sound when the shutter is released. A Cause/Solution Off is selected for Shutter sound in Sound settings in the setup menu. No sound is produced with some shooting modes and settings, even when On is selected. 75, 111, 164 Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu. AFAF-assist assist illuminator may not light depending on the position of 111, illuminator does the focus area or the current scene mode, even when Auto is 163 not light. selected. Images appear smeared.
Problem Saving images takes time. A ring-shaped belt or rainbowcolored stripe appears on the screen or images. When shooting with backlighting or when a very strong light source (such as sunlight) is in the frame, a ring-shaped belt or rainbow-colored stripe (ghosting) may occur. Change the position of the light source, or frame the picture so that the light source does not enter the frame, and try again. Cannot select a • Certain menu items are unavailable depending on the setting/ shooting mode.
Playback Issues Problem A Cause/Solution File cannot be played back. • This camera may not be able to play back images saved with another make or model of digital camera. • This camera cannot play back RAW images or movies saved with another make or model of digital camera. • This camera may not be able to play back data edited on a computer. • Files cannot be played back during interval timer shooting. Cannot zoom in on image. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies.
A Problem Cause/Solution The PictBridge screen is not displayed when the camera is connected to a printer. With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed and it may be impossible to print images when Auto is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu. Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer. 111, 166 Images to be printed are not displayed. The memory card contains no images.
File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN0001.JPG (1) (2) (3) (1) Identifier Not shown on the screen of the camera.
Optional Accessories Battery Charger MH-67P Battery Charger Charging time is about 3 hours and 20 minutes for a fully exhausted battery. EH-67A AC Adapter (connect as shown) AC Adapter Before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, fully insert the power connector cable into the slot in the battery chamber. If part of the cable protrudes from the slots, the cover or cable may be damaged when the cover is closed. Hand Strap AH-CP1 Hand Strap Availability may vary with country or region.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX B700 Digital Camera Type Number of effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom magnification Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range Focus-area selection Viewfinder Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Compact digital camera 20.3 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 21.
Storage Media File system File formats Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering mode Exposure control Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Flash exposure compensation SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant Still images: JPEG, RAW (NRW) (Nikon’s own format) Movies: MP4 (Video: H.
Interface USB connector HDMI output connector Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards Operating frequency Authentication Bluetooth Communication protocols Supported languages Power sources Charging time Battery life1 Still images Movie recording (actual battery life for recording)2 Tripod socket Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity Micro-USB connector (Do not use any USB cable other than the included UC-E21 USB Cable.
1 Battery life does not reflect the use of SnapBridge and may vary with the conditions of use, including temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time that menus and images are displayed. 2 Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. EN-EL23 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.
Memory Cards That Can Be Used The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • The camera supports UHS-I. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (when recording 4K UHD movies at an image size/frame rate of 2160/30p or 2160/25p, cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or faster are recommended). When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
• Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Index Symbols A Auto mode ..................................... 33, 34 p Creative mode......................... 33, 47 y Scene mode....................... 33, 35 l Aperture-priority auto mode ....................................................................... 33, 49 k Shutter-priority auto mode.... 33, 49 c Landscape mode ................ 33, 35, 37 j Programmed auto mode ........ 33, 49 m Manual mode ................................ 33, 49 s Night portrait mode..........
Connector cover.......................... 2, 16, 101 Continuous .............................. 66, 114, 130 Contrast.......................................................... 123 COOLPIX Custom Picture Control .................................................................. 114, 125 COOLPIX Picture Control... 66, 114, 121 Copyright information ............... 117, 168 Creative mode...................................... 33, 47 Crop............................................................
Image review .............................................. 160 Image selection screen.......................... 113 Image sharpening.................................... 123 Image size ................................. 66, 114, 120 Infinity................................................................. 62 Interval timer shooting.............. 130, 132 ISO sensitivity.......................... 66, 114, 134 L Landscape mode........................ 33, 35, 37 Language .......................................
Q Quick adjust................................................. 123 Quick retouch..................................... 84, 115 R Ready light....................................................... 56 Rear-curtain sync......................................... 57 Rechargeable battery ............................... 16 Red-eye reduction............................. 57, 58 Red-eye reduction lamp................... 2, 58 Reset all................................................. 117, 171 Reset file numbering....
Viewfinder................................. 3, 7, 28, 182 ViewNX-i ............................................. 101, 107 Volume .............................................................. 97 W White balance ........................ 66, 114, 126 Wide-angle...................................................... 67 Wi-Fi....................................................... 116, 155 Wind noise reduction................. 115, 149 Z Zoom ..................................................................
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DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Start Guide For Smart Device Users Introduction Parts of the Camera Getting Started Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Other Functions Technical Notes ii iv 1 2 12 18 22 • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page viii). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
For Smart Device Users Your images. The world. Connected Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are taken.
The exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers… Automatic picture transfer from camera to smart device thanks to the constant connection between the two devices — making online photo sharing easier than ever Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service A range of services that enriches your imaging life, including: • Camera remote control • Imprinting up to two pieces of credit information (e.g.
Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX B700 digital camera. Downloading the “Reference Manual” The Reference Manual (PDF format) provides more details in various languages on how to use this camera. Use your smart device or computer to refer to it along with this manual. Download the Reference Manual from our Download Center at the URL below. • The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe PDF Reader, iBooks, or other software.
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For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. DANGER Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury. WARNING Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.
• Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention. • Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
DANGER for Batteries • Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire: - Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product. - Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. - Do not disassemble. - Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or other metal objects.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 3 5 6 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 Power switch/power-on lamp (charge lamp) 2 w1 (function 1) button 3 Mode dial 14 x (monitor) button 4 Flash 15 s (display) button 5 N-Mark (NFC antenna) 16 b (e movie-record) button 6 Shutter-release button 17 Command dial 18 Monitor 7 Zoom control f : Wide-angle g : Telephoto h : Thumbnail playback i : Playback zoom 8 p (snap-back zoom) button 22 k (apply selection) button 9 Sid
Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach the strap at two places. B Lens Cap At times when you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot • With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). • Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
Charging the Battery Electrical outlet Charging AC Adapter Power-on lamp (charge lamp) USB cable (included) If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased.
B Notes About the USB Cable • Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. B Notes About Charging the Battery • The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time increases. The power-on lamp (charge lamp) turns off while the camera is being operated.
Camera Setup Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet • Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aii) and enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”). • The camera and smart device screens shown in this manual may differ from those of the actual products. 1 Turn the camera on. • Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings. Multi selector Up Left k button (apply selection) Right Power switch Down • A language selection dialog will be displayed.
3 Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the smart device. • Android Devices with NFC Support After checking that NFC is enabled on the smart device, touch the camera Z (N-Mark) to the NFC antenna on the smart device to launch the SnapBridge app. - If the SnapBridge download site is displayed, download and install the app before repeating the above steps. • iOS Devices and Android Devices Without NFC Support Press the camera k button.
5 Press k when the dialog at right is displayed. • When a constant connection between the camera and smart device is established, the dialog at right is displayed. • If the camera displays Could not connect., press k to return to Step 3. To cancel pairing settings, press d. 6 Your camera and smart device are connected! SnapBridge will send your photos to your smart device as they are taken. Next Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
2 Press d when the dialog at right is displayed. • Select Yes when prompted to set the camera clock. Use SnapBridge to send photos to your smart device and share them online. To skip this screen and set SnapBridge later from the Network menu, press MENU. Later 3 Highlight your home time zone and press k. Set New York, Toronto, Lima • To turn daylight saving time on press H; W will be displayed at the top of the map. Press I to turn daylight saving time off.
What SnapBridge Can Do for You The SnapBridge app can be used for a variety of tasks once the camera has been paired with your smart device. Auto Upload At default settings, pictures will automatically be uploaded to the smart device as they are taken. • Place the smart device close to the camera and launch the SnapBridge app. Option Description Disabling auto upload Auto upload can be disabled using the Send while shooting > Still images option in the camera network menu (A20).
Wireless Networks Option Description Pairing To pair the camera with a smart device (for example, with a new device or if you did not opt to pair with a smart device during setup), select Connect to smart device in the camera network menu and follow the instructions on page 6, starting with Step 2. The camera can be paired with up to five smart devices, but can connect to only one at a time. Uploading pictures via Wi-Fi A Wi-Fi connection is recommended for large-volume uploads.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. Number of exposures remaining • Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. • Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen each time. 1/250 F5.6 Battery level indicator 2 Hold the camera steady.
3 Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the p (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily. Zoom out p button Zoom in Zoom in Zoom out 4 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
B Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder It is recommended that you use the viewfinder when bright conditions make it difficult to see the monitor, such as when outdoors in sunlight. • When you bring your face close to the viewfinder, the eye sensor responds to it and the viewfinder turns on, and the monitor turns off (default setting). • You can also press the x (monitor) button to switch the display between the monitor and viewfinder.
Playing Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. • Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen each time.
Deleting Images 1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. Delete Current image Erase selected images All images 3 Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
Other Functions Selecting a Shooting Mode You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera body. • A (Auto) mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. • y, X, s, and c (Scene) modes Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. - y: Press the d button and select a scene mode.
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. • m Flash mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. • n Self-timer/Smile timer - Self-timer: The shutter is automatically released in 10 or 2 seconds. - Smile timer: The shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a smiling face.
Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • • • • • A Shooting menu1, 2 e Movie menu1 c Playback menu3 q Network menu z Setup menu 1 2 3 Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode. Press the d button when the playback screen is displayed. 1 Press the d (menu) button. • The menu is displayed. 1/250 2 F5.6 25m 0s 1400 Press the multi selector J.
4 Select a menu option and press the k button. • Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. • Items can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. 5 Select a setting and press the k button. • The setting you selected is applied. • When you are finished using the menu, press the d button. • When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or b (e) button.
Technical Notes Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Notes About Wireless Communication Functions Restrictions on Wireless Devices The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries.
Precautions when Exporting or Carrying This Product Abroad This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Notes About the Monitor • Monitors (including electronic viewfinders) are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use. Charging an Exhausted Battery Turning the camera on or off while an exhausted battery is inserted in the camera may result in reduced battery life. Charge the exhausted battery before use. Storing the Battery • Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens/ viewfinder 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).
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. Also, refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for further details on how to use this camera (Aiv). Problem A Cause/Solution The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Memory Cards That Can Be Used The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • The camera supports UHS-I. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (when recording 4K UHD movies at an image size/frame rate of 2160/30p or 2160/25p, cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or faster are recommended). When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
• Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Nikon Inc. CAMERA/ACCESSORY ONE YEAR USA LIMITED WARRANTY This is your Nikon Inc. Camera/Accessory One Year USA Limited Warranty (valid in the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) YOU MUST PRESENT THIS FORM TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND PROOF OF PURCHASE DATE (BILL OF SALE) TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. This Nikon product is warranted by Nikon Inc. to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
