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 vi) and “ Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation” (page ix). • 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 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ iii Table of Contents ................................................................................................................xiii Parts of the Camera ...................................................................................................
Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX W300 digital camera. Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual • Tap or click (Aii). • Symbols in the lower right of each page to display “Quick Topic Search” Symbol Description This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks notes and information that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks other pages containing relevant information.
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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.
• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. 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.
Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation • The shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof performance described here do not guarantee that the camera will remain completely waterproof or free from damage and trouble under all conditions. • Do not subject the camera to excessive shock, vibration or pressure by dropping it, hitting it, or placing a heavy object on it.
Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance • Do not drop the camera, strike it against a hard object such as a rock, or throw it against a water surface. • Do not subject the camera to shock when using it underwater. - Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to rapids or waterfalls. - Do not expose to depths greater than 30 m (100 ft) underwater. - Make sure not to drop the camera underwater. This camera does not float in water.
Before Using the Camera Underwater Check the items below before using the camera underwater. • Remove the camera strap for land use. • Make sure that there are no foreign substances inside the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. • Make sure that the waterproof packing of the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is not cracked or deformed. - Make sure that the waterproof packing is not detached from the camera. • Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed.
● Clearing the fogging • Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while in a place where the ambient temperature is stable (avoid places with high temperature, high humidity, sand, or dust). To clear the fogging, remove the battery and memory card, and leave the batterychamber/memory card slot cover open to allow the camera to adjust to the ambient temperature.
Table of Contents Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii Common Topics ...........................................................................................................................................................
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations ................................................................... 17 Shooting Images................................................................................................................................... 18 Recording Movies ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 Using the LED Light...............................................................
Playback Features................................................................................................................ 66 Playback Zoom ...................................................................................................................................... 67 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display......................................................................................... 68 List by Date Mode..................................................................................
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer....................................... 107 Utilizing Images.................................................................................................................................. 108 Viewing Images on a TV .................................................................................................................. 110 Printing Images Without a Computer........................................................................................
The Playback Menu........................................................................................................................... 148 Mark for Upload....................................................................................................................................................... 148 Slide Show .................................................................................................................................................................. 149 Protect...........
Technical Notes................................................................................................................. 177 Notices................................................................................................................................................... 178 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................................ 180 Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass) ............
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ................................................................................................................... 2 The Monitor..............................................................................................................................
The Camera Body 2 3 1 45 6 7 1 13 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 Eyelet for camera strap ............................. 10 8 Microphone (stereo) Shutter-release button............................ 19 9 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch...................................................... 11 10 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch release..................................... 11 11 12 Waterproofing packing .......................ix, xi 13 HDMI micro connector (Type D)...........
2 3 4 5 6 7 1 15 14 13 12 1 Monitor................................................................ 4 2 Zoom control................................................ 56 f : Wide-angle...................................... 56 g : Telephoto ......................................... 56 h : Thumbnail playback.................. 68 i : Playback zoom .............................. 67 3 Charge lamp.................................................. 13 Flash lamp.................................................
The Monitor The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A164)). For Shooting 2 3 6 5 4 AF 7 1 10 8 9 10 20 19 18 17 1/250 16 15 29m 0s 999 F 2.8 14 11 12 13 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 LED light on ..........................
39 40 HDR 41 42 38 2 37 36 120 60 21 10 22 23 24 25 26 2 5 34 10 32 33 35 31 30 29 +1.0 28 400 1/250 F 2.8 29m 0s 999 27 21 22 23 24 25 Self-timer indicator.................................... 52 26 Still image capture (during movie recording)........................................................ 84 27 28 29 30 31 ISO sensitivity............................................. 133 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Self-portrait timer .......................................
62 61 60 59 58 57 56 43 40 30 44 20 10 45 0 -10 15m 1010hPa +1.0 29m 0s 999 55 54 50 51 52 53 43 Focus area (target finding AF)...59, 135 44 Focus area (face detection, pet detection).....................34, 44, 58, 134 45 Focus area (manual, center) .....................................................................61, 134 46 Focus area (subject tracking) ..................................................................135, 136 47 Exposure compensation value .......................
For Playback 9 1 2 3 45678 999/999 29 28 26 27 25 24 999/999 9999/9999 29m 0s 29m 0s 9999.JPG 15/11/2017 12:00 21 16 20 19 18 1 2 List by date icon.......................................... 69 3 Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected)............................. 152 4 5 6 7 8 9 Glamour retouch icon............................. 75 11 12 13 14 15m 1010hPa 23 22 10 17 16 17 18 Protect icon................................................. 150 15 19 Quick effects icon..
For the Active Guide 1 14 13 2 3 4 5 15/11/2017 15:30 15/11/2017 15:30 15 1010 12 6 m 7 8 9 hPa NNE 31 º 23’ 15” 136 º 15’ 32” 11 N E Next 3500 15 0 4000 500 4500 m 1010 hPa 1000 3000 1500 2500 NNE 2000 Next 10 15/11/2017 15:30 m/m 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 4000 3500 50 17 40 0 500 4500 3000 1000 5 35 30 10 30 20 2500 1500 25 15 2000 20 15 16 10 0 0 15 m 1010 hPa Next 1 2 3 4 Date 5 Log display (altitude or water depth) ............................
Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap for Land Use..........................................................10 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card.......................................................................11 Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................13 Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................
How to Attach the Camera Strap for Land Use Remove the strap for land use before using the camera underwater.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch 4 2 1 Memory card slot 3 8 6 5 7 • Press the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch release (1) and rotate the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch (2) to open the cover (3). • With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (4), and fully insert the battery (5). • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (6).
B Formatting a Memory Card The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. • Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep before formatting the memory card. • Insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu (A119).
Charging the Battery Charge lamp Charging AC Adapter Electrical outlet 3 1 2 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. This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to the Charging AC Adapter.
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. • If the battery level is extremely low, you may not be able to operate the camera while the battery is charging.
Camera Setup 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings. Power switch Multi selector Up Left k button (apply selection) d button • A language selection screen will be displayed. Use the multi selector HI to highlight a language and press the k button to select. • The language can be changed at any time in the setup menu (A119) M Language.
4 Highlight your home time zone and press the k button. London, Casablanca • You can set daylight saving time by pressing H. When it is turned on, the clock is set one hour faster and W is displayed above the map. Press I to turn it off. Back 5 6 Use HI to select the date format and press the k button. Enter the current date and time and press the k button. • Use JK to highlight items and HI to change. • Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images...................................................................................................................18 Playing Back Images............................................................................................................21 Deleting Images....................................................................................................................22 Action Control .............................................................
Shooting Images o (scene auto selector) mode is used here as an example. In o (scene auto selector) mode, the camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions. 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. 2 Frame the picture.
• When the camera recognizes the shooting conditions, the shooting mode icon changes accordingly. • Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. • Number of exposures remaining C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory. Shooting mode icon 40 30 20 10 0 -10 15m 1010hPa 25m 0s 500 Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining 3 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
C The Auto Off Function • When no operations are performed for about one minute, the screen turns off, the camera enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes. • To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.
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. • To play back a recorded movie, press the k button. • To return to shooting mode, press the A button or shutter-release button.
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. Erase 1 image? Yes No B Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) • Images captured continuously, or with the multiple exp.
The Image Selection Screen for Deletion 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the image that you want to delete. Erase selected images • Move the zoom control (A3) 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.
Action Control The operations described below can be performed by shaking the camera. Displaying the Previous or Next Image in Full-frame Playback Mode In full-frame playback mode, shake the camera up/down to display the next image, or forward/backward to display the previous image (when Playback action control in the setup menu (A119) is set to On). • Make sure to hold the camera firmly with the camera strap around your hand, and use your wrist to shake the camera as shown in the illustration.
Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................26 o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode ....................................................................................28 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................30 Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..................................................40 Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) ......
Selecting a Shooting Mode The shooting modes described below are available. • o Scene auto selector The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with those conditions. • b Scene mode Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. • s Creative mode The camera saves four images with effects and one image without effects simultaneously in one shot.
C Help Display The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed. You can show or hide the descriptions using Help display in Monitor settings in the setup menu.
o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with those conditions. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M o (scene auto selector) mode M k button When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting conditions, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly.
Functions Available in o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode • • • • Flash mode (A50) Self-timer (A52) Exposure compensation (A55) Image mode (A127) 29 Shooting Features o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode
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. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
Tips and Notes About Scene Mode d Sports • 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 7.5 fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions.
j Night landscape • On the screen displayed when j Night landscape is selected, select u Hand-held or w Tripod. • u Hand-held: - While the j icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, 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.
m Fireworks show • The shutter speed is fixed at four seconds. • Exposure compensation cannot be used (A55). o Backlighting • On the screen displayed when o Backlighting is selected, select ON or OFF to enable or disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function based on the shooting conditions. • OFF: The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow. - Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture one image.
O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the face of a dog or cat and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when the face of a dog or cat 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 the face of a dog or cat is detected, the camera captures one image.
U 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 U Multiple exp. Lighten is selected, select V Nightscape + light trails, W Nightscape + star trails, or S Star trails.
C Time Remaining You can check the time remaining until shooting automatically ends on the screen. 10m 0s End recording C Underwater • If you select Underwater, screens about recording of location data and water depth calibration are displayed followed by messages about waterproofing. The next message is displayed when you press the multi selector K after reading the messages. When the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera switches to shooting mode without displaying any subsequent screens.
Shooting with Easy Panorama Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M p (easy panorama) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. 1 Select W Normal or X Wide as the shooting range and press the k button. 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.
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 is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when X Wide 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 (A21), 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. 4/4 15m 1010hPa 0004.JPG 15/11/2017 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) The camera saves four images with effects and one image without effects simultaneously in one shot. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M s Creative mode M k button • The camera focuses in the center of the frame. 1 Press the k button. Variety • The effect selection screen is displayed. 15m 1010hPa 25m 0s Select effect 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect, and press the k button.
Functions Available in Creative Mode • • • • • Flash mode (A50) Self-timer (A52) Macro mode (A54) Exposure compensation (A55) Shooting menu (A127) 41 Shooting Features Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Press the multi selector K. 2 Apply an effect. Slider • Use JK to select an effect. • Use HI to adjust the amount of effect. • You can simultaneously apply multiple effects. B Skin softening, l Foundation makeup, Q Soft, G Vividness, o Brightness (Exp.
Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode • • • • • • Glamour retouch (A42) Smile timer (A44) Self-Collage (A45) Flash mode (A50) Self-timer (A52) Smart portrait menu (A138) Using Skin Softening and Foundation Makeup • When smart portrait mode is set to Skin softening or Foundation makeup and the camera detects a human face, it processes the image to soften facial skin tones or adjust facial colors before saving the image (up to three faces).
Using Smile Timer Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button When you press the multi selector J to select a Smile timer and press the k button, the camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected. • Set the glamour retouch function before selecting smile timer (A42). • When you press the shutter-release button to take a picture, smile timer is terminated.
Using Self-Collage The camera can capture a series of four or nine images at intervals and save them as a one-frame image (a collage image). Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Press the multi selector J to select n Self-Collage, and press the k button. • A confirmation dialog is displayed. • When you press the d button and select Self-Collage before pressing J, you can configure the settings for Number of shots, Interval, and Shutter sound (A138).
3 On the screen displayed when the camera finishes taking the number of shots that is set in Number of shots, select Yes and press the k button. • The collage image is saved. • Each captured image is saved as an individual image separate from the collage image. The images are grouped as a sequence, and a one-frame collage image is used as the key picture (A70). • When No is selected, the collage image is not saved.
A (Auto) Mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button • You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A134). The default setting is Target finding AF (A59).
2 Use JK to select an item. Brightness (Exp. +/-) • F Hue: Adjust the hue (reddish/bluish) of the entire image. • G Vividness: Adjust the vividness of the entire image. • o Brightness (Exp. +/-): Adjust the brightness of the entire image. • J Active D-Lighting: Reduce the loss of details in highlights and shadows. Select w (High), x (Normal), y (Low) for the amount of effect. 3 Use HI to adjust the level. • • • • +2.0 +0.3 -2.0 Slider You can preview the results on the screen.
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 The flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. • n Self-timer, Self-portrait timer The camera releases the shutter when the set number of seconds elapses after you press the shutter-release button. • p Macro mode Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures.
Flash Mode The flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. 1 Press the multi selector H (m). 2 Select the desired flash mode (A51) and press the k button. • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled. C The Flash Lamp The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. • On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. • Flashing: The flash is charging.
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. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash. W Off The flash does not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. X Fill flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
Self-timer The camera releases the shutter when the set number of seconds elapses after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A167) 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 number of seconds until the shutter is released, 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.
C Focus and Exposure When Shooting with the Self-timer • n10s, n2s: The focus and exposure are locked when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. • r5s: The focus and exposure are set right before the shutter is released. C The Self-timer Setting The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A62).
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures. 1 Press the multi selector I (p). 2 Select ON and press the k button. Macro mode • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled. 3 Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator are displayed in green.
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. Exposure compensation +2.0 • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. +0.3 • To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. • The compensation value is applied, even without -2.0 pressing the k button.
Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes. • To zoom in: Move toward g • To zoom out: Move toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. Zoom in Zoom out • A zoom indicator is displayed on the shooting screen when the zoom control is moved.
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.
Using Face Detection In the following settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • o (scene auto selector) mode (A28) • Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A30) • Smart portrait mode (A42) 15m 1010hPa • When AF area mode (A134) in A (auto) mode 25m 0s (A47) is set to Face priority. 500 If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A134) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. 1/250 F 2.
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the shooting conditions (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g.
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. 1 2 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A134). 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. 3 1/250 F 2.8 1/250 F 2.8 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture.
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode) The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below.
1 The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the shooting conditions it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. 3 Cannot be changed. 4 r5s Self-portrait timer cannot be used. 5 Cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with red-eye reduction when Tripod is set. 6 May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings. Restricted function Setting Description Continuous (A131) When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof (A139) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Underwater flash (A169) When Underwater flash is set to On, Auto with red-eye reduction cannot be selected.
Restricted function Setting Description Hue (using the creative slider) (A47) When hue is adjusted using the creative slider in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject. To detect the main subject, select P in the creative slider setting screen to reset the brightness, vividness, hue, and Active D-Lighting. White balance (A129) When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject.
Playback Features Playback Zoom......................................................................................................................67 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.........................................................................68 List by Date Mode ................................................................................................................69 Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence.............................................................
Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A21) zooms in on the image. 4/4 15m 1010hPa 0004. JPG 15/11/2017 15:30 Full-frame Playback g (i) g (i) f (h) 3.0 Image is zoomed in. Displayed area guide • You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). • 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 (A21) displays images as thumbnails. f (h) 4/4 f (h) 1/20 f (h) 15m 1010hPa 0004.
List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date M k button Use the multi selector HI to select a date and then press the k button to play back the images captured on the selected date. • Functions in the playback menu (A148) can be used for the images in the selected shooting date (except Copy). • The following operations are available while the shooting date selection screen is displayed. - d button: The functions listed below are available.
Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously, or with the multiple exp. lighten, creative mode, or self-collage function, are saved as a sequence. One image in a sequence is used as the key picture to represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode. To display each image in the sequence individually, press the k button. 1/5 0004.
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 images are displayed. • When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: - Erase selected images: - All images: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A23), all images in that sequence are deleted. All images on the memory card or in the internal memory are deleted.
Editing Images (Still Images) Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. C Restrictions on Image Editing • An image can be edited up to 10 times. A still image created by editing a movie can be edited up to 9 times. • You may not be able to edit images of a certain size or with certain editing functions.
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.
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M D-Lighting M k button Use the multi selector HI to select OK and press the k button. • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, select Cancel and press the k button.
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button 1 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button. Subject selection • When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2. Back 2 Use JK to select the effect, use HI to select the effect level, and press the k button. Small face • You can simultaneously apply multiple effects.
4 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created. Save OK? Yes No B Notes About Glamour Retouch • Only one face at a time can be edited. To retouch another face in the same image, select the edited copy of the image and make additional changes. • Depending on the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected.
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. • For images captured at an image mode setting of l 4608×2592, only 640×360 is displayed, and for those of s 3456×3456, only 480×480 is displayed. 2 Small picture 640×480 320×240 160×120 Select Yes and press the k button.
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A67). 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 3.0 magnification 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 Confirm the area that you want to keep, and press the k button.
Movies Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback..................................80 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies.......................................................84 Shooting Time-lapse Movies............................................................................................85 Recording Superlapse Movies .........................................................................................87 Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies)..
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 (A81). 40 30 20 10 0 -10 15m 1010hPa 25m 0s 500 Remaining movie recording time 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the setting of AF area mode (A144).
Movie Frame • Set Photo info in Monitor settings (A164) in the setup menu to Movie frame+auto info to display the movie frame. Check the range of a movie in a frame before movie recording. • The area that is recorded in a movie varies depending on the settings of Movie options or Movie VR, etc. in the movie menu. Exposure When the multi selector K is pressed during movie recording, the exposure is locked. To unlock, press K again.
Notes About Movie Recording 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.
B Notes About Autofocus for Movie Recording Autofocus may not perform as expected (A60). Should this occur, try the following: 1. Set AF area mode to Center and Autofocus mode to Single AF (default setting) in the movie menu before starting movie recording. 2. Frame another subject (positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject) in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and modify the composition.
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image. Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. • A still image can be captured when y is displayed on the screen. When z is displayed, a still image cannot be captured. • The size of the captured still image is determined by the movie image size (A140).
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 S 1080/25p.
2 Select whether or not to fix exposure (brightness), and press the k button (except R and S). AE-L off • When AE-L on is selected, the exposure used for the first image is used for all images. When the brightness changes drastically like at dusk, AE-L off is recommended. 3 4 Stabilize the camera by using a tool such as a tripod. Press the shutter-release button to capture the first image. 40 30 25m 0s • Set exposure compensation (A55) before releasing the shutter for the first image.
Recording Superlapse Movies The camera records movies and saves them in fast motion (e 1080/30p or S 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. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M u (superlapse movie) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a playback speed, and press the k button.
Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) The camera creates a short movie that is up to 30 seconds long (e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p) by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips that are several seconds long. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M M Short movie show mode M k button 1 Press the d (menu) button and configure the settings for recording movies.
4 Save the short movie show. • The short movie show is saved when the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips. • To save a short movie show before the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips, press the d button when the shooting standby screen is displayed, and then select End recording. • Movie clips are deleted when a short movie show is saved. Operations During Movie Clip Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie clip is playing (A3).
Functions Available in Short Movie Show Mode • • • • • Self-timer (A52) Macro mode (A54) Exposure compensation (A55) Short movie show menu (A88) Movie options menu (A140) Using Special Effects Apply effects to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M M Short movie show mode M k button M d button M Special effects M k button Type Description O Soft Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.
Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A3). 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. When paused Function Icon Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Fast-forward B Hold down the k button to fast-forward the movie. Pause playback.
Editing Movies 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 (A91). 2 Use the multi selector JK to select the I control, and then press the k button. 3 Use HI to select M (choose start point). 1m30s Choose start point • Use JK to move the start point. • To cancel editing, select O (back), and press the k button.
B Notes About Movie Editing • Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level indicator is B, movie editing is not possible. • 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.
Using Location Data Functions Operations Available with Location Data Functions...............................................95 Recording the Location Data on the Image................................................................97 Using Altimeter and Depth Gauge.............................................................................. 100 Recording the Log of Movement Information........................................................ 101 Displaying Altitude/Depth Logs as a Graph ..................
Operations Available with Location Data Functions When Use built-in location data in Location data options in the z (location data options) menu (A119) is set to On, the camera starts receiving signals from the positioning satellites. Location data reception can be checked on the shooting 0 15m screen. -10 1 0 1 0 h P a • n or o: Signals are being received from four or more satellites, or from three satellites, and location data is being obtained.
Displaying POI Information • When Embed POI in Points of interest (POI) in the location data options menu is set to On while the camera is positioning, the nearest location name information for the current position is also recorded on the images to be captured.
Recording the Location Data on the Image Press the d button M z menu icon M Location data options M k button Set Time zone and date (A162) correctly before using the location data functions. 1 Set Use built-in location data to On. Use built-in location data • After the settings are complete, press the d button or shutter-release button to exit the menu. • To receive signals easily, operate in an open-air area. 2 Check the location data reception on the shooting screen.
B Notes About Location Data Functions • Before using the location data functions, read “Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass)” (A183). • It takes a few minutes to obtain location data when positioning is performed for the first time, when positioning cannot be performed for a long period of time, or just after the battery is replaced. Using the latest A-GPS file can shorten the time needed to obtain the location data (A156).
Updating the A-GPS File Using the latest A-GPS file can shorten the time needed to obtain the location data. 1 Download the latest A-GPS file to the computer from the website below. • http://nikonimglib.com/agps3/ 2 Use a card reader or other device to copy the downloaded file to the “NCFL” folder of the memory card. • The “NCFL” folder is located directly under the memory card root directory.
Using Altimeter and Depth Gauge You can check the atmospheric pressure as well as the altitude or water depth of the current position on the screen, and record the displayed values to the captured images. • The altitude, water depth, and atmospheric pressure that are recorded on images can be imprinted on the images by using Data imprint (A76) in the playback menu. • Captured images and related logs can be displayed if you use the altitude or water depth log recording functions (A104).
Recording the Log of Movement Information Starting Log Recording Press the d button M z menu icon M Create log M k button 1 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the type of log to record, and press the k button. Create log Start all logs End all logs Start location log • Start all logs: Location, altitude, and water depth logs are recorded. • Start location log: A location log is recorded. • Start depth log: A water depth log is recorded.
B Notes About Log Recording • If the date and time are not set, the log cannot be recorded. • When recording all logs or a water depth log, correct the altitude or water depth using Alt./depth correction in Altitude/depth options (A161) in the location data options menu before log recording starts. • Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during log recording. When the battery power becomes exhausted, log recording ends.
Ending Log Recording and Saving Logs on a Memory Card Press the d button M z menu icon M Create log M k button Recorded logs must be saved on a memory card in order to display them as a graph. 1 When log recording is completed, select the log to end and press the k button. Create log • You can select the log to end recording before the specified time duration elapses.
Displaying Altitude/Depth Logs as a Graph Press the d button M z menu icon M View log M k button M Altitude/depth logs M k button • Select a log (date) that you want to display and Shooting point press the k button to display the altitude or water Selection area depth data as a graph. - The horizontal axis of the graph shows the total time of log recording, and the vertical axis of the graph shows the total variations in altitude/ depth during log recording.
Displaying the Active Guide Press the q (tool) button to display the active guide, which allows you to check location data that is currently being obtained. You can switch the displayed information by pressing the k button while the active guide is displayed.
B Notes About Using the Electronic Compass • Before using the electronic compass, read “Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/ GLONASS, Electronic Compass)” (A183). • The electronic compass and heading are not displayed when the camera lens is facing upwards. • Do not use the electronic compass in this camera for mountain climbing and other specialized applications. The displayed information is intended as a general guide only.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Utilizing Images ................................................................................................................. 108 Viewing Images on a TV.................................................................................................. 110 Printing Images Without a Computer........................................................................ 111 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) ............................................
Utilizing Images In addition to using the SnapBridge app 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.
B Notes About Connecting Cables to the Camera Micro-USB connector HDMI micro connector (Type D) 2 1 Insert the plug. 3 Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. • Make sure to turn the camera off before openning the cover. Check there are no water droplets. If there are water droplets, wipe the camera with a soft dry cloth. • Make sure to turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting cables. Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle.
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) to HDMI jack 2 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 15/11/2017 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 5 copies (up to 9) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the 1 1 number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by M and the number of copies to be 3 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 Nikon 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. 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............................................................................................................... 119 Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................ 122 The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) ...................................... 127 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)............................................................... 129 The Smart Portrait Menu ......
Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • • • • • • A Shooting menu1, 2 D Movie menu1 G Playback menu3, 4 J Network menu z Location data options menu z Setup menu 1 2 3 4 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. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the playback mode.
4 Select a menu option and press the k button. Time zone and date Monitor settings • Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. 5 Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom Select a setting and press the k button. Date stamp • The setting you selected is Date applied. Date and time • When you are finished using the Off menu, press the d 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 to select the desired image. • Move the zoom control (A3) 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. Proceed to step 3. 2 Use HI to select ON or OFF.
Menu Lists The Shooting Menu Enter shooting mode M d button Common Options Option Image mode Default setting P 4608×3456 A 127 For A (Auto) Mode Option Default setting A White balance Auto 129 Continuous Single 131 ISO sensitivity Auto 133 AF area mode Target finding AF 134 Autofocus mode Pre-focus 137 For Smart Portrait Mode Option Default setting A Self-Collage - 138 Blink proof Off 139 122 Using the Menu Menu Lists
The Movie Menu Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button Option Default setting A Movie options e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p 140 AF area mode Face priority 144 Autofocus mode Single AF 145 Movie VR On (hybrid) 146 Movie light Off 146 Wind noise reduction Off 147 Frame rate - 147 123 Using the Menu Menu Lists
The Playback Menu Press the c button (playback mode) M d button A Option Mark for upload1 148 Quick retouch2 73 D-Lighting2 74 Red-eye correction2 74 Glamour retouch2 75 Data imprint2 76 Slide show 149 Protect1 150 Rotate image1 150 Small picture2 77 Copy 151 Sequence display 152 1 Select an image on the image selection screen. See “The Image Selection Screen” (A121) for more information. 2 Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.
The Location Data Options Menu Press the d button M z menu icon M k button Option A Location data options 156 Points of interest (POI) 157 Create log 158 View log 159 Set clock from satellite 159 Electronic compass 160 Altitude/depth options 161 125 Using the Menu Menu Lists
The Setup Menu Press the d button M z menu icon M k button Option A Time zone and date 162 Monitor settings 164 Date stamp 166 Photo VR 167 AF assist 168 Digital zoom 168 Sound settings 169 Underwater flash 169 Action control response 170 Playback action control 170 Auto off 171 LED light timer 171 Format card/Format memory 172 Language 172 Image comment 173 Copyright information 174 Charge by computer 175 Reset all 176 Conformity marking 176 Firmware version 176 1
The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode M d button M Image mode M k button Select the combination of image size and compression ratio to be used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced. The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.
C Number of Images That Can Be Saved • The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked on the screen when shooting (A19). • Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same capacity and the same image mode setting. In addition, the number of images that can be saved may vary depending on the make of the memory card.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button 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 a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted. b Preset manual Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto, Incandescent, etc. (A130).
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 in the White balance menu, and press the k button. • The lens extends to the zoom position for measurement. White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy 3 Select Measure.
Continuous Shooting Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Continuous M k button Option Description U Single (default setting) 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 7.5 fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456).
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 current image mode setting, memory card type or shooting conditions.
ISO Sensitivity Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button 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.
AF Area Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus when shooting still images. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A58) for more information.
Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. 40 30 20 10 0 y Center -10 15m 1010hPa 25m 0s 500 Focus area s Subject tracking M Target finding AF (default setting) 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” (A136) for more information.
Using Subject Tracking Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button 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 15m 1010hPa begins tracking the subject.
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button 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.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (A127) for information about Image mode. Self-Collage Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Self-Collage M k button Option Description Number of shots Set the number of shots that the camera automatically captures (number of captured images for an aggregated image). • 4 (default setting) or 9 can be selected. Interval Set the interval time between each shot.
Blink Proof Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Blink proof M k button Option Description y On The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open. • If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds. • The flash cannot be used. Off (default setting) Turns the blink proof off.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D 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 (A141) to record in slow or fast motion. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Frame rate setting (A147). • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (A216).
HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (A143). Option h HS 480/4× a j HS 1080/0.5× Y Image size Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) Description 640 × 480 4:3 1/4-speed slow motion movies • Max. recording time*: 15 seconds (playback time: 1 minute) 1920 × 1080 16:9 2× speed fast 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 h/a 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 j/Y HS 1080/0.5×: Movies are recorded at 1/2 normal speed. They are played back in fast motion at 2× faster speed.
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 of the normal playback speed, or in fast motion at twice the normal playback speed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select an HS movie option (A141) and press the k button. • After applying the option, press the d button to return to the shooting screen.
AF Area Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M AF area mode M k button Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus during movie recording. Option Description a Face priority (default setting) When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A58) for more information. y Center The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when recording movies. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when movie recording starts. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously. Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will change significantly during recording.
Movie VR Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when recording movies. Set to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description V On (hybrid) (default setting) Performs optical compensation for camera shake using lens shift VR and simultaneously performs electronic VR using image processing. The angle of view (i.e., the area seen in the frame) becomes narrower.
Wind Noise Reduction Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Wind noise reduction M k button Option Description Y On Reduces the sound that is produced when wind passes over the microphone during movie recording. Other sounds may become difficult to hear during playback. Off (default setting) Wind noise reduction is disabled. Frame Rate Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Frame rate M k button Select the frame rate used when recording movies.
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A72) 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 still images in the camera and upload them to a smart device that has a wireless connection established with the SnapBridge app. On the image selection screen (A121), select or deselect images to upload. • 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 (A121). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A172).
Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. • When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed. In that case, press the d button to select Copy. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button.
Sequence Display Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Sequence display M k button Select the method used to display images in the sequence (A70). Option Description Q Individual pictures Displays each image in a sequence individually. F is displayed on the playback screen. C Key picture only (default setting) Displays only the key picture for images in a sequence. Settings are applied to all sequences, and the setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
The Network Menu Press the d button M J 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 using the SnapBridge app to pair a smart device with the camera. See the included “SnapBridge Connection Guide” for more information. • You may not be able to select this setting while a wireless connection is established.
Option Description Connection Select Disable to turn off Bluetooth communication. Paired devices Change the smart device to connect with, or delete the pairing with the smart device. This camera can be paired with up to five smart devices, but can connect to only one device at a time. Send while off Set whether or not to allow the camera to communicate with the smart device when the camera is off or in standby mode (A20).
Operating the Text Input Keyboard Character Input for SSID, Password, Image Comment, and Copyright Information • Use the multi selector HIJK to select Text field alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to SSID 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.
The Location Data Options Menu Location Data Options Press the d button M z menu icon M Location data options M k button Option Description Use built-in location data When set to On, signals are received from the positioning satellites, and positioning starts (A97). • Default setting: Off Download from device Select Yes to add location data from a smart device to the images that you take. Enable the location data functions of the SnapBridge app.
Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information) Press the d button M z menu icon M Points of interest (POI) M k button Configure the POI (points of interest, location name information) settings. Option Description Embed POI Set whether or not to record the location name information on the images to be shot. • Default setting: Off • The location name information can be recorded on both still images and movies.
Create Log Press the d button M z menu icon M Create log M k button Start or stop recording logs, and save them (A101). Option Description Start all logs1, 2 The camera records location, altitude, and water depth logs. • Log recording starts when you select a log interval and log duration. Start location log1, 2 The camera records a location log. • Log recording starts when you select a log interval and log duration. Start depth log1 The camera records a water depth log.
View Log Press the d button M z menu icon M View log M k button Check or erase the log data saved on the memory card using Create log (A158). Option Description Location logs A list of logs (dates) is displayed. • Press the l (delete) button to delete the selected log or all saved location logs. • You can view location logs by using software that can display log data such as ViewNX-i (A115).
Electronic Compass Press the d button M z menu icon M Electronic compass M k button Option Compass display Description Set whether or not to display a compass on the shooting screen. • Default setting: Off • The direction the camera is pointing is displayed based on measured direction information. • When the camera lens faces downward, the compass display switches to a circle compass with a red arrow that points north.
Altitude/Depth Options Press the d button M z menu icon M Altitude/depth options M k button Option Description Altimeter/depth gauge Set whether or not to display the altimeter or depth gauge on the shooting screen. • Default setting: On Alt./depth correction The altitude or water depth value is corrected. • Use location data: The altitude is corrected using the record location data function. - When the confirmation dialog is displayed, select Yes 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 Sync with smart device Date and time* Description Select On to synchronize the date and time setting with a smart device. Enable the clock synchronization function of the SnapBridge app. • Select a field: Press the multi selector JK. • Edit the date and time: Press HI. • Apply the setting: Select the minute field setting and press the k button.
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 15/11/2017 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. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination London, Casablanca 15/11/2017 15:30 3 Press K.
Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Set whether or not to display information on the screen. Help display The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed. • Default setting: On Image review Set whether or not to display the captured image immediately after shooting. • Default setting: On Brightness Adjust the brightness.
Shooting mode Playback mode 4/4 40 30 20 10 0 -10 15m 1010hPa 15m 1010hPa 25m 0s 500 Framing grid+auto info In addition to the information shown in Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures. The framing grid is not displayed while recording movies. 0004. JPG 15/11/2017 15:30 Same as Auto info.
Date Stamp Press the d button M z menu icon M Date stamp M k button The shooting date and time can be stamped on images when shooting. 15.11.2017 Option Description f Date Date is stamped on images. S Date and time Date and time are stamped on images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not stamped on images. 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.
Photo VR Press the d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images. Set to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option V On (hybrid) Description Performs optical compensation for camera shake using the lens shift method. Under the following conditions, also performs electronic VR using image processing.
AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Option Description a 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 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto position. • The AF-assist illuminator may not light depending on the position of the focus area or the shooting mode.
Sound Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button Option Description Button sound When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and three beeps when an error occurs. The welcome screen sound is also produced. • Sounds are disabled when using Pet portrait scene mode.
Action Control Response Press the d button M z menu icon M Action control response M k button Set the sensitivity of the operation performed when shaking the camera (action control) (A24). When this option is set to High, the operation is performed even if the camera shake movement is small. When this option is set to Low, the operation is performed if the camera shake movement is large. The default setting is Medium.
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 (A20). You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min.
Format Card/Format Memory Press the d button M z menu icon M Format card/Format memory M k button Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory. Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to save important images to a computer before formatting. Formatting a Memory Card • Insert a memory card into the camera. • Select Format card in the setup menu and then press the k button.
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 the SnapBridge app. See SnapBridge app online help for more information. You can also check the attached comment using ViewNX-i metadata. Option Description Attach comment A comment registered with Input comment is attached to images.
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 the SnapBridge app. See SnapBridge app online help for more information. You can also check the attached copyright information using ViewNX-i metadata.
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 (A108), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer.
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. • Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. • You may not be able to select this setting while a wireless connection is established. C Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved on the memory card or in the internal memory (A22) before selecting Reset all.
Technical Notes Notices................................................................................................................................... 178 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................ 180 Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass).... 183 Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................... 184 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.
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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 Singapore This device complies with radio-frequency regulations.
Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/ GLONASS, Electronic Compass) Location name data of this camera Before using the location data functions, make sure to read “USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA” (A218) and agree to the terms. • The location name information (Points of Interest: POI) will not be updated. • Use the location name information only as a guide.
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avi–viii) and “ Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation” (Aix) 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.
The Battery Precautions for Use • Note that the battery may become hot after use. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below -10°C (-14°F) or above 40°C (104°F) as this could cause damage or malfunction. • If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat, smoke, or an unusual smell coming from the battery, immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative.
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. Minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery while it is in the camera, even when not in use. This may result in excessive battery drain and complete loss of function.
Memory Cards Precautions for Use • Use only Secure Digital memory cards (A216). • 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 After Using the Camera Underwater Follow the procedure below to rinse the camera with fresh water within 60 minutes after using it underwater or at the beach. 1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover closed and wash off the camera with fresh water. Immerse the camera in a shallow basin filled with fresh water for 10 minutes. • Immerse the camera in fresh water and shake it sufficiently in the water to remove any foreign substances from the camera.
Storage If you do not intend to use the camera for an extended period, remove the battery and avoid storing the camera in any of the following types of locations: • Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60% • Places exposed to temperatures above 50°C (122°F) or below –10°C (14°F) • Places next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month, and turn it on and r
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating. The battery is cold. Frame size/rate set to 1080/30p. The battery is cold. Frame size/rate set to 1080/25p. The battery is cold, limiting access to some features. The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or battery temperature has cooled before resuming use.
Display A Cause/Solution Card is not formatted. Format card? The memory card has not been formatted for use in the camera. Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. If you need to keep copies of any images, make sure to select No and save the copies to a computer or other medium before formatting the memory card. Select Yes and press the k button to format the memory card. 187 Out of memory. Delete images or insert a new memory card. 11, 22 An error occurred while saving the image.
Display A Cause/Solution This image cannot be deleted. The image is protected. Disable protection. 150 Failed to set clock from satellite. The camera clock was not set correctly. Change the location or time and determine the location again. – An A-GPS file that can be updated is not found on the memory card. Check the following items: • Whether the memory card is inserted • Whether the A-GPS file is saved on the No A-GPS file found on card.
Display A Cause/Solution Communications error An error occurred while communicating with the printer. Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable. 111 System error An error occurred in the camera’s internal circuitry. Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the battery, and turn the camera on. If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. 194 Printer error: check printer status.
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 The camera is on but does not respond. • The battery is exhausted. The camera cannot be turned on. A Cause/Solution • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Problem The battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged. The LED light does not turn on. 13 • The battery is exhausted. 11, 13, 185 109 • Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. • The LED light timer function was on. • The battery is exhausted. The LED light suddenly turns off. The monitor is hard to see. O flashes on the screen. Date and time of recording are not correct.
Problem Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when the camera is turned on. The camera settings reset. The camera makes sound. A Cause/Solution Date not stamped on • The current shooting mode does not support images even when Date stamp. Date stamp is enabled. • The date cannot be stamped on movies. 166 The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. Configure the camera settings again.
Problem Cause/Solution A Images are blurred. • Use the flash. • Increase the ISO sensitivity value. • Enable Photo VR when shooting still images. Enable Movie VR when recording movies. • Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (using the selftimer at the same time is more effective). 50 133 146, 167 52 Bright specks appear in images captured with flash. The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Set the flash mode setting to W (off). 50 Flash does not fire. • The flash mode is set to W (off).
Problem Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Images are too dark (underexposed). A Cause/Solution The subject is dark and the shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by: • Using the flash 50 • Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting 133 • • • • • • The flash mode is set to W (off). The flash window is blocked. The subject is beyond the range of the flash. Adjust exposure compensation. Increase ISO sensitivity. The subject is backlit.
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 movies recorded – with another make or model of digital camera. • This camera may not be able to play back data edited on a computer. Cannot zoom in on image. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies.
Problem The recorded location name is different from the intended one or is not displayed. A Cause/Solution The desired landmark name may not be registered, or a different landmark name may be registered. – • Check the following items: – - Whether the memory card is inserted - Whether the A-GPS file is saved on the memory card - Whether the A-GPS file saved on the memory Unable to update the Acard is more recent than the A-GPS file saved in GPS file.
Problem Cause/Solution Unable to select Create log in the location data options menu. The camera clock has not been set. Set date and time. Unable to select Start all logs or Start location log. • Off is selected for Use built-in location data in the location data options menu. • The camera is recording log data. To record a new log, select End all logs or End location log, and end the log currently being recorded. A 162 156 103, 158 • Make sure that a memory card is inserted in the camera.
External Device Issues Problem A Cause/Solution Cannot establish a wireless connection with a smart device.* • When establishing a wireless connection for the first time, follow the instructions in the included “SnapBridge Connection Guide” and pair. • If the devices are paired, follow the instructions in the included “SnapBridge Connection Guide” to unpair and then re-pair. • Check the Network menu settings in the camera. - Set Airplane mode to Off. - Set Bluetooth M Connection to Enable.
A Problem Cause/Solution Cannot perform remote photography from a smart device that has a wireless connection established with the SnapBridge app.* • Remote photography cannot be performed when a memory card is not inserted into the camera. Insert a memory card. • You may not be able to perform remote photography while the camera is being operated. – Cannot download still images at the original size in the SnapBridge app.
File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG (1) (2) (3) (1) Identifier Not shown on the screen of the camera.
C Log Data Saved on Memory Cards The log data is saved in the “NCFL“ folder. File name : N171115 0 .LOG (1) (2) (3) (1) Date Date (last two digits of the year, and the month and day in YYMMDD format) on which the log recording was started is assigned automatically. (2) Identification number To manage log data events that are recorded on the same date, ID numbers are assigned automatically in an ascending order, starting from “0”, in the order in which they are recorded.
Optional Accessories Battery charger MH-65 Battery Charger Charging time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes for a fully exhausted battery. EH-62F AC Adapter (connect as shown) 4 2 1 AC adapter 3 5 Make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the power connector slot before inserting the AC adapter into the battery chamber. • While using the AC adapter, the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover cannot be closed. Do not pull the cord of the AC adapter.
Attaching the Underwater Speedlight You can use an SB-N10 underwater speedlight attached to the COOLPIX W300 to shoot underwater with flash. Set Underwater flash (A169) in the setup menu to On when shooting.
Make sure to turn off the camera and underwater speedlight before attaching. 1 Attach the camera to the underwater fiber-optic cable adapter. • Align the camera lock screw of the cable adapter with the tripod socket of the camera, and securely tighten the screw. B 1 Notes Make sure to properly thread the camera lock screw of the adapter in the tripod socket of the camera, and do not apply excessive force when tightening. Otherwise, you may damage the tripod socket.
4 Attach the underwater fiber-optic cable to the cable adapter. • Connect the end of the cable with the longer straight section (the end that connects to SRCP10A) to the cable adapter’s fiber-optic connector. • After connecting, pass the cable through the adapter’s two cable holders. 5 Slide the cable adapter that is attached to the camera and cable until it contacts the stay mounting guide. • Make sure that the cable does not come loose from the cable holders.
8 Open the sensor cover of the underwater speedlight. 9 Connect one end of the cable (the end that connects to SB-N10) to the underwater speedlight’s fiber-optic connector. • To detach the underwater speedlight or camera from the underwater bracket, perform the above procedure in reverse.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX W300 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 5× optical zoom Focal length 4.3–21.5 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24– 120 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/2.8–4.
Image size Still images 16 M (High) 4608×3456P, 16 M 4608×3456, 8 M 3264×2448, 4 M 2272×1704, 2 M 1600×1200, VGA 640×480, 16:9 12 M 4608×2592, 1:1 3456×3456 Movies1 2160/30p (4K UHD), 2160/25p (4K UHD), 1080/30p, 1080/25p, 1080/60p, 1080/50p, 720/30p, 720/25p, 480/30p, 480/25p, HS 480/4×, HS 1080/0.
Bluetooth Communication protocols Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 Operating frequency Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz Electronic compass 16 cardinal points (position correction using 3-axis acceleration sensor, automatic correction for the deviated angle, and automatic offset adjustment) Location data • GPS Receiving frequency: 1575.42 MHz Geodetic system: WGS 84 • GLONASS Receiving frequency: 1598.0625 - 1605.
Waterproof JIS/IEC protection class 8 (IPX8) equivalent (under our testing conditions) Capacity to shoot images underwater up to a depth of 30 m (100 ft) and for 60 minutes Dustproof JIS/IEC protection class 6 (IP6X) equivalent (under our testing conditions) Shockproof Cleared our testing conditions4 compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock • All measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines.
EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.) Weight Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, MAX 0.14 A Rated output DC 5.0 V, 1.0 A Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.
Memory Cards That Can Be Used The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • The camera also supports SDHC and SDXC cards compliant with 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 d 2160/30p or c 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.
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Austria: Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen Belgium: - Distribution & Copyright CIRB Croatia/Cyprus/Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania/Moldova/Poland/Slovenia/Ukraine: EuroGeographics Denmark: Contains data that is made available by the Danish Geodata Agency (FOT) Retrieved by HERE 01/ 2014 Finland: Contains data from the National Land Survey of Finland Topographic Database 06/2012. (Terms of Use available at (http://www.maanmittauslaitos.fi/en/NLS_open_data_licence_version1_20120501)).
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Index Symbols AF-assist illuminator...................................... 2 A-GPS file ......................................................... 99 Airplane mode ............................... 124, 153 Altimeter ........................................................ 100 Altitude ........................................................... 100 Altitude log....................................... 101, 104 Altitude/depth options ............. 125, 161 App......................................................
Close-up k ........................................... 30, 32 Compression ratio ................................... 127 Computer........................................... 108, 115 Conformity marking ................... 126, 176 Connect to smart device.......... 124, 153 Continuous shooting.................. 122, 131 Copy ...................................................... 124, 151 Copyright information .............. 126, 174 Create log....................... 95, 101, 125, 158 Creative mode.............
Image mode..................................... 122, 127 Image review .............................................. 164 Internal memory........................................... 11 Internal memory indicator ....................... 6 Interval ............................................................ 138 ISO sensitivity................................... 122, 133 L Landscape c ................................................ 30 Language ........................................... 126, 172 LED light.....
R Rechargeable Li-ion battery .............. 215 Recording slow motion movies .................................................................. 141, 143 Red-eye correction......................... 74, 124 Remaining movie recording time ....................................................................... 80, 81 Reset all............................................... 126, 176 Restore default settings ........... 124, 154 Rotate image...................................
Wide-angle............................................. 18, 56 Wi-Fi....................................................... 124, 153 Wind noise reduction................ 123, 147 Z Zoom ......................................................... 18, 56 Zoom control................................... 3, 18, 56 Zooming in/out ...........................................
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