Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Reference Manual
- Table of Contents
- Quick Topic Search
- For Smart Device Users
- Introduction
- Parts of the Camera
- Getting Started
- Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
- Shooting Features
- Selecting a Shooting Mode
- Auto Mode
- Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
- Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
- P, S, A, and M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
- U (User Settings) Mode
- Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector
- Flash Mode
- Self-timer
- Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically)
- Focus Mode
- Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)
- Using the Fn1 (Function 1)/Fn2 (Function 2) Buttons
- Using the Zoom
- Focusing
- Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode)
- Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting
- Playback Features
- Movies
- Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer
- Using the Menu
- Menu Operations
- Menu Lists
- The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)
- The Shooting Menu (P, S, A, or M Mode)
- Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)
- Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)
- White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
- Metering
- Continuous Shooting
- ISO Sensitivity
- Exposure Bracketing
- AF Area Mode
- Autofocus Mode
- Flash Exp. Comp.
- Noise Reduction Filter
- Active D-Lighting
- Multiple Exposure
- Zoom Memory
- Startup Zoom Position
- M Exposure Preview
- The Movie Menu
- The Playback Menu
- The Network Menu
- The Setup Menu
- Time Zone and Date
- Slot Empty Release Lock
- Monitor Settings
- EVF Auto Toggle (Automatically Switching the Display to the Viewfinder)
- Date Stamp
- Vibration Reduction
- AF Assist
- Digital Zoom
- Assign Side Zoom Control
- Sound Settings
- Auto Off
- Format Card
- Language
- Charge by Computer
- Image Comment
- Copyright Information
- Location Data
- Toggle Av/Tv Selection
- Reset File Numbering
- Peaking
- Reset All
- Firmware Version
- Technical Notes
- Error Messages
- Troubleshooting
- Specs
- Index
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty
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Using the Menu
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)
Change the settings for image recording according to the shooting conditions or your
preferences. Sharpness, contrast and saturation can be adjusted in detail.
* Only displayed when the setting customized in Custom Picture Control (A125) has
been registered.
B Notes About COOLPIX Picture Control
• The COOLPIX Picture Control function of this camera cannot be used with other makes of
cameras, Picture Control function of software such as Capture NX-D, Picture Control Utility
2, etc.
• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A75).
The Shooting Menu (j, k, l, or m 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 Picture Control M k button
Option Description
b
Standard (default
setting)
Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended
for most situations.
c Neutral
Minimal processing for natural results. Select for images that
will later be processed or retouched.
d Vivid
Images are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. Select for
images that emphasize primary colors, such as blue, red,
and green.
e Monochrome
Shoots monochrome photographs such as in black-and-
white or sepia.
f Custom 1
*
Changes to the setting of Custom 1 in COOLPIX Custom
Picture Control.
g Custom 2
*
Changes to the setting of Custom 2 in COOLPIX Custom
Picture Control.