En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
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• Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL7 lithium-ion batteries (supplied).
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Table of Contents For Your Safety................................................................................................. Notices............................................................................................................. Introduction Parts of the Camera......................................................................................... The Shooting Display (Monitor / Electronic Viewfinder) ................................ The Control Panel.....................................
Movies Movie Mode..................................................................................................... Recording Movies ............................................................................................ Viewing Movies ............................................................................................... More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera .................................................................... Viewing Pictures on TV ................................
The Setup Menu Language ......................................................................................................... Date.................................................................................................................. Folders.............................................................................................................. Monitor Options.............................................................................................. Seq. Numbers.......................
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 8800 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Repeat for the second eyelet. 햲 햳 햴 햵 The Lens Cap When replacing or removing the lens cap, press the tabs on either side of the cap to release the latch.
Parts of the Camera Accessory shoe cover ( Introduction Control panel ( 104) 6) (flash mode) button ( 37) (LCD illuminator) button ( 6) Mode dial ( Accessory shoe ( 104) 8) ( (exposure compensation) button ( 44) Voice memo record/ playback button ( 74) Built-in Speedlight 19, 37, 104–105) Shutter-release button ( 7) Power switch ( 14) Lens ( Infrared receiver ( 42) FUNC button ( 26, 50, 60, 139) Microphone ( 146, 154) 59, 74) Self-timer lamp ( 41, 42) AF-assist illuminator (LED; 21, 145, 15
(monitor) button ( AE /AF-L (AE / AF lock) button ( 22, 138) 4) Zoom ( / ) buttons ( 18, 67, 70) Command dial Memory card slot ( 12, 13) Electronic viewfinder ( 4, 5) Monitor ( 4, 5, 7) ( (menu) button 26, 85, 113) (quick review) button ( 23) (delete) button ( 23, 58, 65) (self-timer) button ( 41) (display) button ( Memory card slot cover ( 12, 13) Multi selector ( 8) 5, 65) Diopter adjustment control ( 19) Interface connector cover Vibration reduction (VR) switch ( 18, 45) Lens ring /MF (focus
The Shooting Display (Monitor / Electronic Viewfinder) The following indicators are displayed during shooting 1: 2 3 4 1 Introduction 18 17 16 TOKYO 1.0 .0 AE/AF 10 AE-L AF-L 19 1/60 60 F2.8 15 8M 126 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 1 Auto / scene mode 2................... 17, 26 2 Zoom indicator 3............................. 18 Folder name .................. 25, 116, 133 3 Focus indicator 4 ............................. 20 4 Focus mode................................... 40 5 Flash mode................
20 21 22 34 TOKYO 1.0 .0 AE/AF 26 23 100 24 25 H Introduction 30 33 32 31 8M 27 1/60 60 F2.8 29 20 Ultra HS recording indicator........... 89 21 Spot metering target ..................... 87 22 Flash mode for optional Speedlights.................................. 105 23 White balance ............................... 55 24 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) ........... 53 25 Image adjustment.......................... 93 Black-and-white indicator .............. 94 26 Focus areas 7 .....................
The Control Panel1 Introduction 1 White balance indicator................. 55 2 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) indicator........................................ 53 3 Shutter speed 2......................... 48, 50 Aperture 2 ................................ 49, 50 Continuous mode.......................... 88 Selected scene (scene mode) ......... 26 Movie mode .................................. 60 White balance ............................... 54 Image transfer status .....................
The Monitor 0° 180° Fold out to use Stow on camera body Range of rotation Storage position † Frame self-portraits * * Monitor shows mirror image of what will appear in final picture. † If camera is on, monitor turns off and electronic viewfinder turns on automatically. The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway.
The Mode Dial To select a mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. Introduction P SA M ( 46) Choose these modes for varying degrees of control Scene ( 26) Auto ( 17) over shutter speed and Choose from fifteen A simple “point-and-shoot” aperture. “scenes” suited to difmode recommended for ferent subjects or shootfirst time users of digital ing conditions and let the cameras. camera do the rest. Playback ( 65) Play pictures back in the Choose from five movie monitor. modes.
First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL7 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low. 2 3 Connect the power cable Connect the power cable to the supplied MH-56 battery charger (햲) and insert the wall plug into a power outlet (햳). The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on (햴). 2 Charge the battery Remove terminal cover and slide the EN-EL7 into the MH-56 terminals first.
Inserting the Battery First Steps 1 1 Turn the camera off 2 Open the battery-chamber cover Slide the battery-chamber cover latch to the position (햲) and flip the battery-chamber cover open (햳). 3 Insert the battery Insert a fully-charged EN-EL7 battery as shown in the label inside the battery-chamber cover. 2 Inserting Batteries Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation.
EN-EL7 Batteries Before using the EN-EL7, read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iii and 147 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). During charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5–35 °C (41– 95 °F). Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging.
Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on CompactFlash™ memory cards. See “Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards” ( 144) for a list of compatible cards. First Steps Turn the camera off 2 Open the memory card slot cover A yellow notice detailing memory card insertion is placed in the memory card slot at shipment. Remove the notice and read the instructions.
The Eject Button If the eject button is up when the card-slot cover is closed, closing the cover will partially eject the memory card, causing errors when the camera is turned on. Be sure the eject button is down before inserting memory cards. First Steps Removing Memory Cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover.
Turning the Camera On 1 Ready the monitor First Steps 햲 햳 햴 햵 햶 2 Turn the camera on The first time the camera is turned on, a languageselection dialog will be displayed ( 15). Choose a language and set the time and date. Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off, rotate the power switch to the off position. The displays will turn off and the lens will retract.
Basic Setup 1 Svenska Deutsch English 日本語 Español Français Italiano Nederlands Cancel 2 Set First Steps * Press Highlight Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), (Simplified Chinese), (Korean). * (Traditional Chinese), or button to exit without selecting language. DATE 3 Set time and date? DATE Set time and date? No Yes No Yes Highlight Yes. † Confirmation dialog displayed.
TIME ZONE 6 7 01. 09. 2004 00 : 00 DATE D London, Casablanca Time zone DaylightSaving M Y 01 . 09 . 2004 00 : 00 TIME ZONE menu displayed. ‡ Display DATE menu. First Steps ‡ If daylight saving time ( 132) is in effect in local time zone, highlight DaylightSaving and press center of multi selector. To return to Step 6, highlight current time zone. To return to Step 4, highlight Time zone and press multi selector right. 8 DATE 9 D M D Y 01 . 09 . 2004 00 : 00 00 : 00 DATE Select Month.
Basic Photography This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Step 1 —Rotate the Mode Dial to Rotate the mode dial to and turn the camera on The lens will extend and the monitor or electronic viewfinder will display a welcome message ( 135). The camera is ready to shoot when the view through the camera lens is displayed and the control panel lights.
Step 2 — Frame the Picture 1 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Don’t Block the Shot To avoid muffled sound or dark or partially obscured pictures, keep fingers and other objects away from the microphone, lens, built-in Speedlight, and AF-assist lamp (LED). Basic Photography Before shooting, check that vibration reduction (VR) is on. Vibration reduction reduces blurring caused by camera shake and stabilizes the view through the lens in the shooting display.
The Built-in Speedlight In mode, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway if additional light is required for correct exposure. Do not place your fingers where they will obstruct the built-in Speedlight. If the Speedlight is prevented from popping up when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway, a message will be displayed ( 150). Do not attempt to raise the Speedlight by hand.
Step 3 — Focus and Shoot 1 Focus indicator Focus indicator Basic Photography With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus and flash indicators: 8M 1/60 60 F2.8 126 Flash indicator Flash indicator 2 20 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure ( 7). In mode, the camera will automatically focus on the subject at the center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, a (recording) or (wait) icon will be displayed in the monitor or electronic viewfinder. The camera can continue to take pictures until the icon is displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while the or icon is displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the background and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well with very dark subjects (unless the AF-assist illuminator is on and the subject is within range of the illuminator), low-contrast scenes (e.g., where the subject is the same color as the background), scenes containing objects at different distances from the camera (e.g.
Step 4 —View the Results (Quick Review / Full-Screen Review) The button can be used to view pictures without leaving shooting mode. 1 2 1/60 60 F2.8 126 100NIKON 0001.JPG 0001 JPG 1 8M 1 Press button again to display pictures full screen (full-screen review). Use the multi selector to view additional pictures. Press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order.
Quick Playback Zoom For an enlarged (× 3) view of the picture currently displayed in full-screen review ( 23) or full-frame playback ( 65): 1 3.0 2 Zoom Scroll Basic Photography Zoom picture in × 3. Center of picture is visible in display. 3 10.01.2004 10:20 8M 3.0 Scroll Zoom View other areas of picture. Area currently visible indicated by display in lower right corner. 100NIKON End zoom and return to playback. 0001.
Image File and Folder Names On the memory card, pictures are identified by file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”). Original Audio file Identifier Extension DSCN .NEF 33 DSCN .TIF 33 DSCN .JPG 33 DSCN .MOV 61 INTN .MOV 61 RSCN .JPG 71 SSCN .JPG 72 FSCN .JPG 73 DSCN .WAV 74 RSCN .WAV 74 SSCN .WAV 74 FSCN .
Scene Mode Scene mode offers a menu of fifteen “scenes,” each corresponding to a common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. To select a scene: 1 Portrait 2 8M 126 1/60 60 F2.8 Select scene mode (default is 3 ). Set Scene Mode Highlight scene (scene can also be highlighted by rotating command dial).
Portrait ( ) Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending composition sense of depth. • Degree of softening depends on amount of light available. • Focus area can be selected using multi selector ( 100). If center focus area is selected, AF-assist illuminator will activate when lighting is poor.
Beach / Snow ( ) Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Auto* Auto — Landscape ( ) Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests. • Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • AF-assist illuminator will not light even when lighting is poor.
Museum ( ) Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use a flash. • The Best Shot Selector (BSS; 91) turns on automatically, reducing effects of inadvertent camera movement. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. AF-assist illuminator will not light even when lighting is poor. Self-timer can not be used. • Photography may be prohibited in some settings. Obtain permission first.
Copy ( ) Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in printed matter such as a business card. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Use macro close-up ( 40) to focus at short ranges. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well in final picture. * Auto† — Scene Mode Back light ( ) Use when light is coming from behind a portrait subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when the subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit.
Sports ( ) Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots. • Camera focuses continuously on center of frame until shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus. • While shutter-release button is fully pressed, camera shoots at about 2.3 fps; monitor and viewfinder turn off. • Focus, exposure, and auto white balance are determined by first shot in each series. AF-assist illuminator will not light even when lighting is poor. Self-timer can not be used.
4 AE-L 1/60 60 F2.8 5 Take first picture (pan icon turns white). About one third of picture is shown superimposed on view through lens (if pan direction is left to right, 8M picture will appear at left). AE-L icon turns white to show that white balance 126 and exposure settings for this picture apply to all pictures in series. 6 AE-L 8M 1/60 60 F2.8 126 Scene Mode Compose next shot to overlap with previous picture. 7 Take next shot. Repeat steps 5–6 until all shots in series have been taken.
More on Photography Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are stored as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded on the memory card, depends on the quality and size of the images. Before shooting, choose image quality and size according to how the picture will be used. Image Quality The camera stores images in one of three formats: NEF (RAW), TIFF (HI quality), or JPEG (EXTRA, FINE, NORMAL, or BASIC quality).
Image Size Image size refers to the dimensions of the image, measured in pixels. Pictures taken at smaller sizes require less memory, making them suited to distribution by e-mail or the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy.” More on Photography Image size Control Description (pixels) panel (print sizes assume printer resolution of 300 dpi) (3,264 × 2,448) Will print at a size of about 28 × 21 cm (11˝ × 8˝).
To choose image quality or size: 1 IMAGE MODE 2 Image quality Image size IMAGE MODE Image quality Image size IMAGE MODE menu displayed. * Highlight Image quality or Image size. * In place of steps 3–5, selection can be made by highlighting Image quality or Image size and rotating command dial ( ). Setting is displayed in control panel while command dial is rotated.
Memory Card Capacity and Image Mode The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 256 MB memory card at different combinations of image quality and size. Image size More on Photography RAW 20 12 MB — — — — — — — — — — — — — — HI 10 23 MB — — — — — — — — — — — — 10 20 MB Image quality EXTRA FINE 30 60 7.6 MB 3.8 MB 50 100 4.8 MB 2.4 MB 80 155 3 MB 1.5 MB 130 250 1.8 MB 961 KB 200 390 1.2 MB 627 KB 310 600 793 KB 414 KB 710 1305 331 KB 183 KB 35 70 6.7 MB 3.
Flash Mode Select a flash mode according to lighting conditions. Mode Shooting Control display panel Use to capture both subject and Auto flash combined with background at night or under dim slow shutter speeds. light. Care should be taken to avoid blurring when lighting is poor. Rear curtain sync Shutter speed slows; built-in Creates stream of light trailing movSpeedlight fires just before ing objects. Care should be taken to shutter closes. avoid blurring when lighting is poor.
To choose a flash mode: Rotate mode dial to , , P, S, A, M, or (time-lapse movie only). Note that depending on scene selected, restrictions may apply to flash mode selection in mode ( 26). 1 2 1/60 60 F2.8 Press button to cycle through flash mode settings in order listed on previous page (note that no icon appears 8M in shooting display when flash is set 126 to auto). More on Photography Manual Pop-Up When Manual is selected for Speedlight opt.
Using the Built-in Speedlight When Auto (the default option) is selected for Speedlight opt. > Pop up ( 104), the built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically when required. Do not place your fingers or other objects on top of the Speedlight while shooting. If the Speedlight is held down when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, a message will be displayed ( 150). Pictures can still be taken, but neither the built-in Speedlight nor optional Speedlights will fire.
Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition. Mode NO ICON Autofocus How it works Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to subject. Camera focuses at infinity; focus indicator lights whenever shutterInfinity release button is pressed halfway. Flash is disabled. If zoomed in or out until icon in the shooting display turns green, Macro close-up camera can focus on objects as close as 3 cm (1.2˝) to lens.
Self-Timer and Remote Control Photography The self-timer and ML-L3 remote control (supplied; 42) can be used for self-portraits or to avoid blurring that may result from the camera moving when the shutter-release button is pressed. Using the Self-Timer Rotate mode dial to , , P, S, A, or M. Note that depending on scene selected, self-timer may not be available in mode ( 26). 1 Select self-timer mode. Press ( ) button once for 10 s timer, twice for 3 s timer, three times to cancel timer.
Using the ML-L3 Remote Control To use the ML-L3 remote control: 1 2 3 Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place it on a stable, level surface. Turn vibration reduction (VR) off ( 45). Press the ( ) button to select self-timer mode ( After framing the photograph, aim the remote control transmitter at the camera infrared receiver and press the shutter release on the remote control. 41). Infrared receiver Using the Remote Control The ML-L3 has a range of about 5 m (16´).
Using the ML-L3: Replacing the Battery The ML-L3 remote control is powered by a three-volt CR2025 lithium battery. To replace the battery: 1 2 Remove used battery. Unlatch (햲) and remove (햳) battery holder. 3 “+” Insert fresh battery with face marked “+” on top. 4 Slide holder into remote until latch clicks into place. More on Photography Keep out of Reach of Children Care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery and small parts in their mouths.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1 3 EV. 1 2 1.0 .0 8M 1/60 60 F2.8 Rotate mode dial to A, or . , , P, S, At settings other than 0.0, after button is released. 126 Press button and rotate command dial until desired setting appears in control panel and shooting display.
Vibration Reduction (VR) Vibration reduction adjusts the lens to compensate for slight hand movements that can blur pictures or cause shake in the shooting display while shooting still pictures or movies. Vibration reduction reduces the shutter speed at which pictures are blurred by about three steps. It also reduces blur when the camera is zoomed in, especially if the subject is moving or lighting is dim. To use vibration reduction: 2 1 Rotate mode dial to M, or , .
P SA M Controlling Exposure: P, S, A, and M Modes In (auto) and scene modes, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture to produce optimal exposure. In P, S, A, and M modes, shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted to suit the user’s creative intent. P, S, A, and M modes also give the user control 52), white balance over sensitivity (ISO equivalency; ( 54), manual focus ( 57), and the options in the shooting menu ( 85).
P: Programmed Auto In programmed auto, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to the amount of light available, producing optimal exposure in most situations. Adjustments to exposure can be made using exposure compensation ( 44) or exposure bracketing ( 107). 1 2 8M 1/60 60 F2.8 Select mode P. 126 Frame picture, focus, and shoot.
S: Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, the user selects the shutter speed by rotating the command dial; aperture is set automatically by the camera in response to lighting conditions. Shutter speed can be set to values between 8 s and 1/ 3,000 s in increments equivalent to 1 EV (one step). 1 2 8M 1/60 60 F2.8 Select mode S. 3 126 8M 1/1000 F2.8 126 Select shutter speed. Frame picture, focus, and shoot.
A: Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, aperture is controlled by rotating the command dial; shutter speed is set automatically by the camera in response to lighting conditions. Aperture varies in increments equivalent to 1/ 3 EV (1/ 3 step); depending on the zoom position, the camera can achieve apertures as large as f/2.8 or as small as f/8.0. 1 2 8M 1/60 60 F2.8 Select mode A. 3 126 8M 1/60 60 F7.1 126 Select aperture. Frame picture, focus, and shoot. An aperture of f/8.
M: Manual In manual exposure mode, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 8 s and 1/ 3,000 s in increments equivalent to 1 EV (one step), or the shutter can be held open for long time exposures of up to ten minutes ( 51). Aperture can set to values between the minimum and maximum in increments equivalent to 1/ 3 EV (1/ 3 step). Select mode M. 8M 1 126 1/125 125 F2.8 2 8M 1 /125 1/125 125 F2.8 126 Select shutter speed or aperture.
Understanding the Exposure Displays The exposure displays show the amount pictures will be under- or over-exposed at the values currently selected for shutter speed and aperture. The control panel display is in EVs, rounded to the nearest EV. If the picture would be under- over-exposed by more than 9 EV, the display will show a flashing –9 (underexposure) or +9 (overexposure).
Sensitivity P, S, A, and M Modes Only Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds and smaller apertures. Much as film with a high ISO rating tends to produce “grainy” images, high sensitivities may be associated with “noise”—randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.
3 SENSITIVITY 4 50 100 200 400 Auto 100 Sensitivity 400 ISO感度設定 Highlight option. 5 SENSITIVITY Make selection. Rotate mode dial to P, S, A, or M. At settings other than Auto, current setting is 400 200 shown in shooting display and ISO icon 100 400 appears in control panel. 50 8M 1/60 60 F2.
White Balance P, S, A, and M Modes Only The color of the light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to such changes in color, with the result that we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing pictures according to the color of the light source. This process is known as a “white balance adjustment.
3 WHITE BALANCE Auto White bal. preset Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Speedlight 1/2 WHITE BALANCE 4 ホワイトバランス White balance Highlight option. Make selection. Rotate mode dial to P, S, A, or M. At settings other than Auto, current setting is shown in shooting display and W-B icon appears in control panel. 5 8M 1/60 60 F2.8 126 When white balance is set to (Fluorescent), a menu Option of three different bulb types is available.
Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). When (White bal. preset) is selected from the white-balance menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu shown above at right will be displayed.
Manual Focus P, S, A, M, and Modes Only Manual focus is available in P, S, A, M, and modes for situations in which the desired results can not be achieved using autofocus. Focus distance can be selected from preset values ranging from 3 cm / 1˝ (widest angle) or 1 m / 3´3˝ (maximum zoom) to infinity. Rotate mode dial to P, S, A, M, or 1 Press MF ( ) button and rotate command dial until subject is in focus.
Image Adjustment P, S, A, and M Modes Only The shooting menu ( 85) includes options for controlling sharpness, contrast, and color saturation. These settings, which are available only in P, S, A, and M modes, can be adjusted according to shooting conditions and the user’s creative intent. Image Adjustment ( 93) Adjust contrast according to the scene and how the picture will be used.
Movies Movie Mode In mode, the camera can record the following types of movie. All except time-lapse movies include sound recorded via the built-in microphone. Description Max. length * Record color movies up to 60 s long at frame rate of 60 s 30 fps. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels in size. Record color movies at 15 fps and frame size of 895 s † 320 × 240.
MOVIE OPTIONS 5 6 TV movie 640 Small size 320 Time-lapse movie Sepia movie 320 B/W movie 320 1/60 60 F2.8 60” 60 Highlight mode.* Return to shooting mode.† * To exit without changing mode, press button. † If Time lapse movie is selected, timelapse-movie menu is displayed ( 62).
Recording Movies 1 Rotate the mode dial to The exposure count display in the monitor shows the maximum total length of the movie that can be recorded. 2 Start recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. While recording is in progress, a REC indicator will be displayed. To pause recording, press the center of the multi selector. Recording will resume when the center of the multi selector is pressed again.
Recording a Time-Lapse Movie Selecting Time-lapse movie from the MOVIE menu ( menu shown in Step 1, below. 1 TIME-LAPSE MOVIE 2 SET INTERVAL TIME 30s 1m 5m 10m 30m 60m Set interval time AE lock Highlight Set interval time. 3 SET INTERVAL TIME 30s 1m 5m 10m 30m 60m Display menu of interval options. Choose interval between frames from 30 s (thirty seconds), 1 m (one minute), 5 m (five minutes), 10 m (ten minutes), 30 m (thirty minutes), and 60 m (sixty minutes).
7 AE LOCK Off On 8 Choose On to fix exposure and auto white balance for entire movie at values for first frame, Off to meter new values for exposure and white balance with each shot. Press center of multi selector to return to shooting mode. Start recording. Camera will take pictures at specified interval until shutter-release button is pressed again, memory card is full, or 1050 frames have been recorded.
Viewing Movies To play a movie back, rotate the mode dial to and 10.01.2004 display the movie in full-frame playback (movie files 10:40 are indicated by a icon). Press the center of the multi selector to begin playback. If the movie was recorded with the TV movie 640, Small movie 320, Sepia movie 320, or B / W movie 320 option, sound recorded with the movie will be played back over the camera’s built-in speaker.
More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera Full-Frame Playback To view the pictures on the memory card full-frame in the monitor or electronic viewfinder (full-frame playback), rotate the mode dial to . 10.01.2004 10:20 100NIKON Pressing the center of the multi 0001.JPG 0001 JPG selector in full-frame playback or full-screen review magnifies the current picture about 3 × ( 24).
Creating HI-Quality Copies of RAW Images (Full-Frame Playback) HI-quality (TIFF) copies can be created from RAW-quality images, allowing the pictures to be viewed in any application that supports TIFF. The copy will be named by adding one to the highest file number in the current folder, with “.TIF” in place of the extension “.NEF” (e.g., “DSCN0002.TIF”). To create a copy, rotate the mode dial to and follow the steps below. 1 10.01.2004 10:20 100NIKON 0001.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing the ( ) button in full-screen review ( 23) or full-frame playback ( 65) displays the pictures on the memory card in “contact sheets” of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Highlight pictures Page through pictures Change number of pictures displayed Delete highlighted picture 2 3 4 Description Press multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight pictures.
Photo Information In full-screen review ( 23) and full-frame playback ( 65), information about each picture is superimposed on the image. There are six pages of photo information for each picture. Rotate the command dial to cycle through photo information as follows: Page 1 ⇔ Page 2 ⇔ Page 3 ⇔ Page 4 ⇔ Page 5 ⇔ Page 6 ⇔ Page 1. Page 1 (File Information) 1 2 10.01.2004 10:20 3 8M NORM 100NIKON 0001.
Page 4 (Shooting Information, continued) 1 2 3 4 5 6 WHITE BAL SATURATION SHARPNESS DIGITAL TELE CONVERTER FILE SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 :AUTO AUTO :0 :AUTO AUTO :X1.00 X1.00 :OFF OFF 5170KB :5170KB White balance Color saturation Sharpening Digital zoom Converter lens setting File size Page 5 (Exposure Information) 0001. JPG 1 1/80 F3.5 0.0 AUTO 2 3 4 1 Thumbnail preview (flashing border marks image highlights — i.e.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Use the ( ) button to zoom in on still pictures displayed in full-screen review ( 23) or full-frame playback ( 65). 3.0 Scroll To Press Zoom in ( Description Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of ) 10 ×. While image is zoomed in, icon and zoom ratio are displayed in top left corner of monitor. View other areas of picture Zoom out Cancel zoom Zoom Use multi selector to scroll to areas of picture not visible in monitor.
Playback Zoom Playback zoom is not available with movies or with copies created using the small picture option. Additional time is required to display RAW- or HI-quality images. If a message is displayed when the button is pressed to zoom in on the image, wait until the message clears from the display and then try again. Cropping Pictures Copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon digital camera.
Quick Edit Pressing the shutter-release button during full-frame or thumbnail playback ( 65, 67) displays the menu shown at right. Small pic. D-Lighting Option Description Small pic. Create small copy of current picture. Create copy of current picture with enhanced D-Lighting brightness and contrast. Creating Small Copies: Small Picture 1 2 Create small picture file? Small pic. D-Lighting No Yes Highlight Small Pic. 3 Confirmation dialog displayed.
Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting D-lighting can be used to brighten dark or backlit subjects. 1 2 Small pic. D-Lighting Save this image as displayed? No Yes Highlight D-Lighting. 3 Save this image as displayed? Confirmation dialog displayed. 4 No Yes Highlight Yes. * Create copy and return to playback. * To exit without creating copy, highlight No and press center of multi selector. Copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon digital camera.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Brief voice memos can be added to pictures displayed in full-frame playback ( 65). Voice memos can not be added to movies. Memos are stored on the memory card as WAV-format sound files. During playback, the presence of a memo is indicated by a icon. To Record memo Play memo Press 19” 19 Description Memo of up 20 s can be recorded while button is pressed. Recording ends after about 20 s or when button is released.
Viewing Pictures on TV The EG-CP14 audio / video (A / V) cable included with the camera can be used to connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR). Choosing a Video Mode The Video mode item in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL ( 141). Be sure that the mode selected matches the standard used by the video device. 1 2 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A / V cable.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Using the UC-E6 USB cable and PictureProject software, you can view photographs and movies on a computer. Before pictures can be transferred (copied) to your computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing PictureProject and transferring pictures to a computer, see the documentation on the reference CD and the Quick Start Guide.
Connecting the USB Cable Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confirming that the camera is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable as shown below. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. UC-E6 USB cable When the camera is turned on, the lens will extend and will be displayed in the control panel. All controls except the power switch will be inactive. Connecting the USB Cable The camera digital I / O connector is on a slight angle.
Disconnecting the Camera If PTP is selected in the USB menu, the camera can be turned off and the USB cable disconnected once transfer is complete. If the USB option in the camera setup menu is still at its default setting of Mass storage, the camera must first be removed from the system as described below. Windows XP Home Edition / Windows XP Professional Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears.
Printing Pictures To print the pictures from the camera memory card: • select pictures for printing using the Print set option and take the memory card to a digital print service center ( 124) • select pictures for printing using the Print set option and insert the memory card into a personal photo printer equipped with a card slot ( 124) • use the USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer and print pictures directly from the camera ( 80) • transfer the pictures using PictureProject
Printing Via Direct USB Connection When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via the UC-E6 USB cable, selected pictures can be printed directly from the camera memory card. 1 Set the USB option to PTP Before pictures can be printed via direct USB connection, the USB option in the setup menu must be set to PTP ( 141; the default option is Mass storage). Be sure to change the USB option before connecting the printer.
3 Turn the camera on Turn the camera and printer on. The menu shown at right will be displayed. Option Description Print Print selected pictures. selection Print all Print one copy of all pictures on memimages ory card. Print pictures selected with Print set DPOF ( 124; selected number of copies will printing be printed but date and shooting information will not be not included). Cancel Exit without printing.
5 1 1 3 10.01.2004 10:25 [ Back 6 Use multi selector to specify number of prints (up to 9). To deselect picture, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. Repeat steps 3–5 to select additional pictures. PRINT SELECTION 4] 2/ Set CONFIRM 1 2 3 4 View selected pictures. Press multi selector up, right, left, or down to view pictures not visible in display. After confirming selection, press center of multi selector to proceed to next step.
Printing All Pictures: Print All Images To print one copy of each picture on the memory card: 1 PictBridge 2 Printing 002/006 Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Cancel Cancel Start printing. † Highlight Print all images. † Press center of multi selector to interrupt printing before all pictures have been printed. 3 Done Message shown at left is displayed when printing is complete. Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable.
5 DPOF PRINTING Printer ready? 006 prints DPOF PRINTING Printer ready? 006 prints 6 Start print Confirm Cancel Start print Confirm Cancel Return to DPOF PRINTING menu. Highlight Start print. * * Select Confirm to return to Step 4, Cancel to exit without printing pictures. 7 Printing 002/006 Start printing. To interrupt printing before all images have been printed, press center of multi selector and then turn camera off and disconnect USB cable.
The Shooting Menu P, S, A, and M Modes Only When the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M, the settings listed on the following page can be adjusted from the shooting menu. To display the shooting menu: 1 2 Display shooting menu. * Select P, S, A, or M mode. * Illustration shows default menu. Press MY MENU Metering Continuous BSS Image adjustment Saturation control User setting Show all menus button again to return to shooting mode.
The full shooting menu contains the following options: The Shooting Menu ALL MENU ITEMS White balance Metering Continuous BSS Image adjustment Saturation control User setting 1/3 ALL MENU ITEMS Image mode Sensitivity Image sharpening Lens Exposure options Focus options Zoom options 2/3 ALL MENU ITEMS VR mode Speedlight opt.
Metering Metering Choose a metering method suited to the composition and lighting conditions. METERING Matrix Spot Center-weighted Spot AF area Mode Metering Metering is shown by icons in the control panel and shooting display. No icon appears in the shooting display when (Matrix) is selected. When spot AF-area metering is selected, a icon appears in the control panel. Spot metering target 8M Shooting Control panel 1/60 60 F2.
Continuous Use the options in this menu to capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. Option Continuous CONTINUOUS 1/2 Single Continuous H Continuous L Multi-shot 16 Ultra HS 5 shot buffer The Shooting Menu Description Camera takes one picture each time shutter-release button Single is pressed. While shutter-release button is pressed, camera records up to 5 pictures at up to 2.3 fps.
Other Camera Settings Settings other than Single can not be used in combination with BSS ( 91), white-balance bracketing ( 107), or noise reduction ( 109). Multi-shot 16, Ultra HS, 5 shot buffer, and Intvl timer shooting can not be used in combination with auto-exposure bracketing ( 107–108). Digital zoom ( 18) can not be used at settings of Multishot 16 or Ultra HS.
Interval Timer Photography To display the menu shown in Step 1, below, highlight Intvl timer shooting in the CONTINUOUS menu and press the multi selector to the right. 1 2 30s 1m 5m 10m 30m 60m ALL MENU ITEMS White balance Metering Continuous BSS Image adjustment Saturation control User setting Make selection. The Shooting Menu 4 Choose interval between pictures from 30 s (thirty seconds), 1 m (one minute), 5 m (five minutes), 10 m (ten minutes), 30 m (thirty minutes), and 60 m (sixty minutes).
Best Shot Selector (BSS) BSS The “best-shot selector” takes a series of photographs and selects the sharpest picture or the picture with the best exposure. Option Off BEST SHOT SELECTOR Off On Exposure BSS Description BSS off. 91 The Shooting Menu Camera takes shots while shutter-release button is pressed, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and sharpest picture (picture with highest level of detail) saved to memory card.
Restrictions on BSS BSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if the composition is changed while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. BSS can not be used with the self timer ( 41–42), Continuous ( 88) settings other than Single, autoexposure or white-balance bracketing ( 107), or noise reduction ( 109). Image-quality settings of RAW and HI are not available with exposure BSS.
Image Adjustment The options in the image adjustment menu control contrast. Image adjustment IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Auto Normal More contrast Less contrast Option Description Camera automatically adjusts contrast according to shooting condiAuto tions. Normal Camera performs same standard contrast adjustment on all pictures. Picture processed to emphasize difference between light and dark arMore eas, enhancing contrast.
Saturation Control Saturation control is used to heighten or reduce the vividness of colors. Saturation control SATURATION CONTROL 1/2 Auto Maximum Enhanced Normal Moderate Minimum Option The Shooting Menu Description Camera automatically adjusts saturation according to shooting Auto conditions. Maximum Use for vivid, photoprint effect when taking pictures that will be printed “as is,” without further modification. Enhanced Normal Recommended for most situations.
User Setting User setting Camera settings can be stored in two separate “banks,” Bank 1 and Bank 2. By default, changes to camera settings are stored in Bank 1. To store another combination of frequently-used settings, select Bank 2 and adjust settings as desired. To switch from one combination of settings to the other, select the desired bank in the User setting menu.
Image Sharpening The camera automatically processes pictures to emphasize the borders between light and dark areas, making edges seem sharper. As this processing occurs after shooting, its effects can not be previewed in the shooting display, but they will be visible in the final picture. In P, S, A, and M modes, the image-sharpening menu controls the amount of sharpening performed.
Lens The lens menu is used to adjust camera settings for optimal results with the optional converter lenses and attachments listed below. Note that these accessories require a lens adapter ring ( 143). For complete information on use and handling, see the documentation provided with each converter lens. Lens LENS Normal Wide adapter Telephoto Fisheye Option Using a Flash The built-in Speedlight turns off automatically at settings other than Normal.
Exposure Options The exposure options menu contains two options for controlling exposure. Exposure options EXPOSURE OPTIONS AE lock Bulb/Time AE Lock Autoexposure (AE) lock produces a series of pictures with the same exposure and white balance. This can be used when taking photographs that will later be joined into a single image after transfer to a computer (e.g., a 360 ° virtual-reality image). AE LOCK Off On Reset The Shooting Menu Option Description Off Restores normal exposure and white balance.
Bulb / Time In mode M, shutter speed can be set to BULB or TIME for long exposures of up to ten minutes ( 51). This menu controls how long exposures are made. BULB/TIME Bulb release Timed release Long Exposures Longer exposure times increase the amount of noise visible in the picture; we recommend that noise reduction ( 109) be turned on for long exposures.
Focus Options Focus options The focus options menu contains three options controlling focus settings. FOCUS OPTIONS AF area mode Auto-focus mode Focus confirmation AF Area Mode In (auto) mode, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. In P, S, A, and M modes, the following focus-area selection options are available: AF AREA MODE Auto Manual Off Option The Shooting Menu Description Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera.
Auto-Focus Mode Auto-focus mode determines how the camera focuses when shooting still pictures (for information on the autofocus options available in movie mode, see “Movies”; 60). Regardless of the option chosen, pictures can be taken even when the camera is not in focus; check the focus indicator before shooting. AUTO-FOCUS MODE Single AF Continuous AF Option Description Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Zoom Options The zoom options menu contains options for digital and optical zoom. Zoom options ZOOM OPTIONS Digital tele Fixed aperture Digital Tele When On is selected, pressing the button for about 2 s at the maximum optical zoom position activates digital zoom. When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the center focus area and center-weighted metering is used (at zoom factors of 2 × or above, the camera meters only the center focus area). Select Off to disable digital zoom.
VR Mode Select how vibration reduction is performed when the vibration reduction switch is on ( 45). VR mode VR MODE Normal シングルAF Active Option Description Best choice for most situations. Camera detects and factors out panning movements when reducing camera shake. When camera is panned Normal horizontally, for example, vibration reduction reduces only vertical shake. If camera is panned vertically, VR affects only horizontal shake.
Speedlight Options Speedlight opt. The Speedlight opt. menu contains three options for controlling the built-in Speedlight and optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe. SPEEDLIGHT OPT. Pop Up Flash exp. comp. Speedlight cntrl Pop Up Controls whether the built-in Speedlight pops up automatically when required.
Speedlight Cntrl This option is used to control the built-in and optional Speedlights when using optional flash accessories mounted on the camera’s accessory shoe. Option Auto Internal off SPEEDLIGHT CNTRL Auto Internal off Description Optional Speedlight fires, if attached. If not, built-in Speedlight fires instead. Built-in Speedlight turns off.
SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights Set the optional Speedlight to TTL mode. In this mode, SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights will use monitor preflashes for i-TTL flash control (Standard i-TTL fill-flash for Digital SLR). Note, however, that the camera does not support Advanced Wireless Lighting, auto FP high-speed sync, FV lock, or AF-assist for multi-area AF. See the Speedlight manual for more information. Check the flash-ready light on the optional Speedlight before shooting.
Auto Bracketing Auto bracketing In some situations, you may find it difficult to select appropriate exposure-compensation and white-balance settings, and yet not have time to check the results and adjust settings after each shot. Auto bracketing can be used to vary these settings automatically over a series of pictures, “bracketing” a selected exposure-compensation or white-balance setting.
Autoexposure Bracketing When Auto bracketing is selected, exposure varies with each shot; the number of shots and amount of exposure compensation performed are selected from the sub-menu shown at right. Values are added to the exposure compensation value selected with the button ( 44). Bracketing is performed by varying shutter speed (modes A and M), aperture (mode S), or shutter speed and aperture (mode P). Option 3, ±0.3 3, ±0.7 3, ±1.0 5, ±0.3 5, ±0.7 5, ±1.
Noise Reduction At slow shutter speeds, “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear in pictures, particularly in shadows. Noise reduction can be used to reduce noise at shutter speeds slower than ¼ s. Noise reduction NOISE REDUCTION On Off Option Description Noise reduction takes effect at shutter speeds of about ¼ s or slower. Time On required to save pictures to memory card more than doubles. Off Noise reduction off; camera functions normally.
Reset Reset Select this option to restore settings for the current User Setting bank ( 95) to their original state. Option Description No Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Reset Restore settings to default values. Reset Confirm reset of user settings 1 to default values. No Reset Choosing Reset restores the following options for the current User Setting bank to their default values. Settings in the other bank are unaffected.
My Menu My menu This option determines which of the twenty-one items in the full shooting menu appear in the six-item custom menu displayed when the button is pressed in P, S, A, and M modes. At default settings, the custom menu contains metering, continuous, BSS, image adjustment, saturation control, and User Setting options. To change the items displayed in the custom menu: 1 ALL MENU ITEMS VR mode Speedlight opt. Auto bracketing Noise reduction Reset My menu CF card format 3/3 2 Highlight My menu.
CF Card Format CF card format formats memory cards for use in the camera. Note that formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain, including protected pictures and any other data that may be on the card. Before formatting, be sure to transfer any valued pictures to a computer ( 76–78). Option Description No Exit without formatting memory card. Format memory card. Message shown at right displayed while formatting is in progress.
The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options: PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 Delete Folders Slide show Protect Hide image Print set Auto transfer PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 Delete Folders Slide show Protect Hide image Print set Auto transfer 114–115 116–119 120–121 122 123 124–125 126–127 PLAYBACK MENU 2/2 Move image CF card format Small pic. PLAYBACK MENU 2/2 Move image CF card format Small pic 128–129 129 129 To display the playback menu: 1 2 Display playback menu. * mode. * Press back.
Delete Delete The delete menu contains the following options: Option Description Selected images Delete selected pictures. Erase all images Delete all pictures. DELETE Selected images Erase all images Deleting Selected Pictures 1 DELETE 2 SELECTED IMAGES Selected images Erase all images 10.01.2004 10:35 ON OFF [ Back Highlight Selected images. 3 The Playback Menu Back 4 ON OFF [ 2/ 4] Set Scroll through pictures. Current picture shown at center of display. 5 6 SELECTED IMAGES 10.
Deleting All Pictures 1 Highlight Erase all images. DELETE Selected images Erase all images 2 ERASE ALL IMAGES Erasing all images ( excluded) No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select: • Select Yes to delete all pictures that are neither hidden nor protected • Select No to exit without deleting pictures The Playback Menu Before Deletion Once deleted, pictures can not be recovered.
Folders Folders By default, pictures are stored in a folder with the name NIKON. To make it easier to locate pictures during playback, additional folders can be created to organize pictures by theme. The options in the Folders menu can be used to: FOLDERS Folder options Folders Option Description Folder options Create, rename, and delete folders. Folders Select folders for storage or playback.
5 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to create new five-letter folder name. PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 Delete Folders Slide show Protect Hide image Print set Auto transfer Create folder. New folder will be used for storage and playback until another folder is selected. Renaming Existing Folders 1 FOLDER OPTIONS 2 New Rename Delete Highlight Rename. RENAME O SAK A T O KY O KO BE Display list of existing folders.* * Folder NIKON can not be renamed. 3 RENAME Highlight folder name.
Deleting Folders 1 FOLDER OPTIONS New Rename Delete Highlight Delete. 2 DELETE O SAK A T O KY O KO BE Display list of existing folders.* * Folder NIKON can not be deleted. 3 Highlight folder name. DELETE OS A K A T OK Y O K OB E 4 DELETE Delete :OS A KA Confirm folder deletion? The Playback Menu No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select.
Selecting a Folder for Storage and Playback: Folders The Folders item in the playback Folders menu ( 116) can be used to select all folders for playback, or to view pictures in a selected folder. 1 FOLDERS 2 All folders NIKON TOKYO OSAKA KYO TO Folder options Folders Highlight Folders. 3 Display folder list. FOLDERS 4 All folders NIK ON T OK Y O OS A K A K Y OT O Highlight folder. To view pictures in all folders, highlight All folders.
Slide Show Slide show This option is used to play back the pictures in the current folder an automated “slide show.” Hidden pictures are not played back. Option Description Start Start slide show. Frame intvl Choose how long each picture is displayed. If this option is checked, slide show will repeat Loop until center of multi selector is pressed. SLIDE SHOW Start Frame intvl Loop Pause To view a slide show: SLIDE SHOW 1 2 Start Frame intvl Loop Pause Highlight Start. Start slide show.
When the slide show ends, the pause menu will be displayed. Press the multi selector to the left to return to the playback menu, or press the button to exit to full-frame playback. Changing the Display Interval The slide show menu on the previous page and the pause dialog shown above contain a Frame intvl option for choosing how long each picture will be displayed. To change the display interval, highlight Frame intvl and press the center of the multi selector.
Protect Protect This option is used to protect pictures from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted by pressing the button or using the options in the Delete menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted. 1 PROTECT 2 10.01.2004 10:25 Back ON OFF [ 2/ 4] 3 Repeat steps 1–2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, select and press multi selector up or down. ON OFF 10.01.
Hide Image Hide image When creating a slide show or showing pictures to an audience, the Hide image option can be used to hide selected pictures. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can not be deleted with the button or the delete options in the playback and folder menus. Note, however, that hidden pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted. 1 HIDE IMAGE 10.01.2004 10:25 Back 2 ON OFF [ 2/ 4] 3 Repeat steps 1–2 to select additional pictures.
Print Set Print set Print set is used to select pictures for printing on devices that support PictBridge or Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), to choose the number of copies to be printed, and to specify the information to be included with each print. For information on printing the pictures in the print order, see “More on Playback: Printing Pictures” ( 79). PRINT SET Print selection Delete print set Option Description Print selection Create or modify print order as described below. Cancel print order.
5 Use multi selector to specify number of prints (up to 9). To deselect picture, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. Repeat steps 3–5 to select additional pictures. PRINT SELECTION 3 10.01.2004 10:25 [ Back 6 2/ 4] Set PRINT SELECTION Date Info Done : Off : Off Done Complete print order and display menu of print options. • To print date of recording on all pictures in print order, highlight Date and press center of multi selector. On will appear next to item.
Auto Transfer Auto transfer When the camera is connected to a computer running PictureProject, pictures can be transferred (copied) to the computer ( 76). PictureProject can be used to transfer all pictures or only those pictures selected in advance using Auto transfer (in playback mode, these icon). For more inforpictures are indicated by a mation, see the Quick Start Guide and the PictureProject Reference Manual.
Complete operation. 6 Done Marking All Pictures for Transfer 1 AUTO TRANSFER Highlight All images. Selected images All images Cancel transfer 2 ALL IMAGES All images will be transferred. OK? No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed.
Move Image Move image To move pictures to another folder on the memory card: SELECT SOURCE FOLDER NIKON TOKYO OSAKA 1 SELECT SOURCE FOLDER 2 NIK ON T OK Y O OS A K A SELECT IMAGE(S) 10.01.2004 10:35 ON OFF [ Back Select source folder. 3 Display selection dialog. SELECT IMAGE(S) 10.01.2004 10:25 Back 4 ON OFF [ 2/ 4] The Playback Menu Repeat steps 3–4 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, select and press multi selector up or down. SELECT IMAGE(S) 10.01.
7 SELECT DEST. FOLDER Highlight destination folder. NIK ON T OK Y O OS A K A 8 MOVE IMAGE(S)? Confirm image move to another folder? No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select: • Select Yes to move pictures to selected folder • Select No to exit without moving pictures CF Card Format CF card format formats memory cards for use in the camera. See “The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format” ( 112).
The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: OFF OFF SET-UP Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off 1/3 SET-UP CF card format Controls Shot confirmation info.txt USB Video mode Reset all 2/3 SET-UP Date imprint Firmware version 3/3 SET-UP 1/3 Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off 131 131–132 133 133–135 136 137 138 SET-UP 2/3 CF card format Controls Shot confirmation info.
Language Language Choose the language for camera menus and messages from Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), (Simplified Chinese), (Traditional (Korean). Chinese), and Svenska Deutsch English 日本語 Español Français Italiano Nederlands Set Back Date Date The date menu contains the following options: Option Description Date Set camera to current date and time ( 15–16).
To switch between home and travel destination time zones: 1 TIME ZONE 10. 01. 2004 10 : 15 London, Casablanca 2 Time zone DaylightSaving Madrid, Paris, Berlin Time zone DaylightSaving Highlight home ( ) or travel destination ( ) time zone (dot marks item currently selected). * SET-UP Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off 1/3 Select highlighted time zone. Clock set to time in selected zone.
Folders In addition to creating, renaming, and deleting folders ( 116–118), the folders option in the setup menu can be used to select the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored ( 119). Monitor Options The options in this menu control the quality of the preview displayed in the monitor, whether pictures are displayed after shooting (picture review), monitor brightness and hue, and the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.
Review Options This option controls whether pictures are displayed after shooting in P, S, A, and M modes (picture review). REVIEW OPTIONS Review On Review Off Option Description Review Pictures are displayed for about one second after On shooting. Review Pictures are not displayed after shooting. Off Brightness This option controls monitor brightness. Press the multi selector up or down to increase or decrease brightness. The results of any changes are immediately visible in the center of the display.
Start-up Display Start-up display controls which display activates when button can be used to the camera is turned on (the switch between displays once the camera is on). START-UP DISPLAY Monitor On Viewfinder On Option Description Monitor turns on at startup. Viewfinder turns on automatically if monitor is closed. Viewfinder On Viewfinder turns on at startup. Monitor On Welcome Screen Choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.
Seq. Numbers Pictures are assigned file names that include a four-digit file number assigned by adding one to the largest file number in the current folder. This option controls how file numbers are assigned when a new folder is created, a new memory card is inserted, or the memory card is formatted. For more information on file and folder names, see “Image File and Folder Names” ( 25). Option Seq. numbers SEQ.
Shutter Sound Shutter sound controls the “beep” made by the camera speaker.
Auto Off Auto off When operated on battery power, the camera will en- AUTO OFF ter standby mode if no operations are performed for 30s 1m the length of time selected in the AUTO OFF menu. 5m 30m Choose from thirty seconds (30 s), one minute (1 m, the default setting), five minutes (5 m), or thirty minutes (30 m). In standby mode, all camera functions are deactivated and the camera itself is effectively off, consuming almost no power.
FUNC Assigning frequently-used functions to the FUNC button allows the selected settings to be adjusted without accessing the camera menus in P, S, A, and M modes. FUNC User setting White balance Image quality Image size Sensitivity Continuous Option Description User Setting bank can be selected by pressing FUNC button and rotating command dial ( 95). White balance ( 54) can be set by pressing FUNC button and rotating command dial. White balance can not be fine-tuned using FUNC White balance button.
Shot Confirmation If On is selected for this option, the self-timer lamp will light after shooting to confirm that the shutter has been released. When Multi-shot 16 or 5 shot buffer is selected for Continuous, the lamp will light after all pictures in the series have been taken. The lamp will not light at a setting of Ultra HS or if the flash fired when the picture was taken. info.txt OFF Shot confirmation SHOT CONFIRMATION On Off OFF info.txt When pictures are recorded with On selected for INFO.
USB USB configures the camera for connection to a computer or printer. See “Viewing Pictures on a Computer” ( 76) and “Printing Pictures: Printing Via Direct USB Connection” ( 80). Video Mode Before connecting the camera to a video device such as a television or VCR ( 75), choose a video mode setting that matches the video standard used by the device. The camera supports NTSC and PAL standards. Reset All Restore settings to default values. Option Description No Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged.
Date Imprint Date imprint The date imprint option is used to imprint the date or the date and time of recording on pictures as they are recorded to the memory card. It can not be used to imprint a date stamp on pictures after recording. DATE IMPRINT Off Date Date and time Option Off Description Time and date do not appear on pictures. Date is imprinted on pictures taken while this Date option is in effect. Date Date and time are imprinted on pictures takand time en while this option is in effect.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for this camera. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details.
Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use with the COOLPIX 8800: Nikon SanDisk Lexar Media EC-CF All capacities CompactFlash (SDCFB) 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB Ultra (SDCFH) 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB Ultra II (SDCFH) 256 MB 4 × USB 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 8 × USB 12 × USB 16 × USB 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 24 × USB 24 × WA USB Renesas Technology Compact FLASH HB28 (Hitachi) Microdrive 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB Operation
Caring for Your Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device: Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, monitor, or to the connector, card slot, or battery chamber covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.
Cleaning Lens /Electronic Viewfinder One key to preserving the condition of these glass parts is to not touch them with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other). To remove fingerprints or other stains that can not be removed with a blower, wipe the lens or viewfinder with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works out to the edges.
Storage Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, run the battery flat and remove it from the camera to prevent leakage. Store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant, but do not store the camera case (available separately) in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Display Problem Solution Set clock to current date and time. Clock not set. (Flashes) WARNING ! ! Charge battery. BATTERY EXHAUSTED Battery exhausted. Battery inserted in camera is THIS BATTERY Use EN-EL7 battery. CANNOT BE USED not EN-EL7. * Cease use and take battery BATTERY ERROR Battery malfunction. * to Nikon-authorized service representative.
Display IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGES ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN Problem • Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera, or error occurred while saving picture. • Camera has run out of file numbers. • Camera can not copy picture using quick edit or crop options. No pictures on memory card, or current folder contains no images. All pictures in current folder are hidden. Monitor has been left on for extended period, activating circuit protection.
Display Problem Speedlight prevented SPEEDLIGHT IS IN THE from popping up when CLOSED POSITION required for additional lighting. • Object caught between lens and camera body. LENS ERROR * • Error has occurred during lens operation. USB cable disconnected or memory card reCOMMUNICATIONS moved while pictures ERROR are being printed or transferred. * PRINTER ERROR SYSTEM ERROR After removing any obstructions, turn camera off and then on again.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers listed in the right-most column for information on solving the problems listed here. Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the display and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.
Problem Monitor is hard to read No picture is taken when shutterrelease button is pressed Pictures are too dark (underexposed) Pictures are too bright (overexposed) Pictures are out of focus Pictures are blurred Technical Notes Pictures contain randomlyspaced bright pixels (“noise”) Bright specks in picture 152 Solution • Ambient lighting too bright: use electronic viewfinder. • Monitor brightness needs adjustment. • Monitor is dirty: clean monitor. • Camera is in playback mode. • Battery is exhausted.
Problem Flash does not fire Digital zoom unavailable ML-L3 remote control can not be used Colors are unnatural File can not be played back Can not use quick edit or crop options No picture displayed on TV 40 26 59 88 91 97 105 105 33 88 94 97 102 41 29 59 54 94 — 23 70–73 114 59 72 71 75, 141 153 Technical Notes Can not zoom in on picture Solution • Flash is off.
Problem PictureProject does not start when camera is connected or memory card inserted in card reader or card slot Solution • Camera is off. 14 • AC adapter (available separately) is not properly connected, 11 or batteries are exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected, or card not properly 12, 77 inserted in card reader or card slot. • USB item in setup menu set to PTP when camera connect- 76 ed to computer running Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 SE.
Monitor Frame coverage Exposure Metering Exposure control Range 1.8˝, 134,000-dot, High Transmissive Advanced TFT LCD monitor with brightness and hue adjustment Approximately 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (shooting) Four mode through-the-lens (TTL) metering: • 256-segment matrix • Spot • Center-weighted • Spot AF area Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure compensation (–2.0 – +2.
Supported languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Swedish Power sources • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL7 lithium-ion battery (supplied) • MB-CP11 battery pack (available separately) with six AA (LR6) alkaline, lithium, NiCad, or NiMH batteries • EH-54 AC adapter (available separately) Battery life Approximately 240 shots (EN-EL7; based on CIPA standard *) Dimensions 116 × 85 × 121 mm/4.6˝ × 3.3˝ × 4.
Index AE /AF-L button, 22, 139 AE lock, 98 AF, see Autofocus AF●, see Focus indicator AF area mode, 100 AF-assist illuminator, 21 (MF) button, 40, 57 Aperture, 46–51 Audio, see Movies, Voice memo Audio / video out connector, 75 Auto bracketing, 107–108 Auto-focus mode, 101 Autofocus, 20, 22, 40 continuous (AF-C), 60, 101 single (AF-S), 60, 101 Auto off, 14, 138 Auto mode, 17–21 Auto transfer, 126–127 , 54 B Backlit subjects, 30, 37, 73 BASIC, 33 Batteries, ii–iii, 9–11, 15, 143, 147, 151, 156 EN-EL7, 10–11,
Technical Notes E-mail, 34, 72 Exif 2.2, 155 Exif Print, see Exif 2.
Landscape, 28 Museum, 29 Night landscape, 28 Night portrait, 27 Panorama assist, 30, 31–32 Party/Indoor, 27 Portrait, 27 Sports, 31 Sunset, 28 Self-portraits, 7, 41–43 Self-timer, 41–43 Self-timer lamp, 2, 41–42 Sensitivity, 52–53 Sepia, 59 Sepia movie 320, 59 Seq.
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