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). • 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 ................................................................................................................... x Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................
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• Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention. • Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents. • Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically designated for use with this product.
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• If battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing, immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.
Table of Contents Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii Common Topics ...........................................................................................................................................................
Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)............................................................. 23 Installing the SnapBridge App......................................................................................................... 24 Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device ............................................................................. 25 Disabling or Enabling the Wireless Connection ....................................................................................
Playback Features................................................................................................................ 68 Playback Zoom ...................................................................................................................................... 69 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display......................................................................................... 70 List by Date Mode..................................................................................
Using the Menu................................................................................................................. 102 Menu Operations............................................................................................................................... 103 The Image Selection Screen............................................................................................................................ 105 Menu Lists ...................................................................
The Setup Menu................................................................................................................................. 136 Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................................................ 136 Monitor Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 138 Date Stamp ..................
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ................................................................................................................... 2 The Monitor..............................................................................................................................
The Camera Body 23 45 6 3 7 8 1 9 13 12 11 10 7 Microphone (stereo) 8 Flash.............................................................19, 52 9 N-Mark (NFC antenna) ............................ 25 Zoom control................................................ 58 f : Wide-angle...................................... 58 g : Telephoto ......................................... 58 h : Thumbnail playback.................. 70 i : Playback zoom.............................. 69 10 m (flash pop-up) button.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 16 1 Monitor........................................................ 4, 13 2 Speaker 3 s (display) button ................................ 4 4 Flash lamp....................................................... 52 5 b (e movie-record) button............. 81 6 c (playback) button .............................. 20 7 DC input connector (for AC adapter available separately from Nikon) .................................................
The Monitor The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Switching the Information Displayed on the Screen (s Button) To switch the information displayed on the screen during shooting or playback, press the s (display) button. For Shooting 25m 0s 3200 Show information 25m 0s 3200 Movie frame Display the range of a movie in a frame. Hide information For Playback 4/4 4/4 1/250 125 F3 0.0 0004.
For Shooting 6 2 3 1 4 7 AF 5 8 10 22 26 25 24 23 21 20 F3 1/250 19 18 +1.0 29m 0s 999 17 16 999 9999 12 13 14 9 10 11 15 1 Shooting mode ........................................... 33 2 Flash mode..................................................... 52 Number of exposures remaining (still images)................................................... 17 3 Macro mode.................................................. 56 16 Internal memory indicator ...................
47 49 46 45 HDR 44 43 42 H L 120 5 10 2 48 50 51 52 10 60 41 40 37 39 38 PRE 35 1/250 36 33 32 34 F3 +1.0 29m 0s 999 31 30 29 28 27 27 Focus area (manual or center) .....................................................................63, 116 39 Skin softening............................................... 48 28 Focus area (target finding AF) .....................................................................60, 117 41 Vividness................................................
For Playback 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 999/999 24 23 15/11/2016 12:00 21 10 11 12 9999.JPG 22 999/999 9999/9999 29m 29 m 0s 29m 0s 17 16 20 13 14 15 19 18 1 List by date icon.......................................... 71 13 Image mode................................................110 2 Protect icon................................................. 131 14 Movie options ............................................122 3 Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected)..........................
Tone Level Information Display You can check for loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows from the histogram that is displayed, or the display for the tone level. These provide guidelines when adjusting the image brightness with functions such as exposure compensation. 4/4 13 12 11 10 9 1/250 0004.JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 8 1 125 F3 0.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Current image number/ total number of images 8 Date of recording.............................14, 136 9 File number and type.................
Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap........................................................10 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card ...................................................................11 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ..............................................................................13 Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................
How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach the strap at two places. B Lens Cap • When the camera is not in use, attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it. • If you turn on the camera without removing the lens cap, the message “Turn the camera off and then on again.” is displayed. Remove the lens cap, and turn the camera off and then on again.
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 3 1 4 6 5 2 78 Memory card slot • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out, confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals of the batteries are oriented correctly, and insert the batteries. • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). • Be careful not to insert the batteries or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
B Notes About the Batteries • Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • Batteries with the following defects cannot be used: Batteries with peeling B Batteries with insulation that does not cover the area around the negative terminal Batteries with a flat negative terminal Notes About EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries When using EN-MH2 batteries with the camera, charge four batteries at a time using MH-73 Battery Charger (A155).
Changing the Angle of the Monitor The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to approx. 85° or raised upward to approx. 90°. B Notes About the Monitor • Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor. • The monitor cannot be moved to the left or right. • Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations.
Camera Setup Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera. 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) Right Down d button • A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press HI on the multi selector to highlight a language and press the k button to select. • The language can be changed at any time using the setup menu (A103) M Language.
4 Highlight your home time zone and press the k button. London, Casablanca • Press H to set daylight saving time. When it is on, the time is one hour earlier and W is displayed at the top of the map. Press I to turn daylight saving time off. Back 5 6 Press HI to select a date format and press the k button. Enter the current date and time and press the k button. • Press JK to highlight items and press HI to change. • Press the k button to set the clock.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images...................................................................................................................17 Playing Back Images............................................................................................................20 Deleting Images....................................................................................................................
Shooting Images A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. • 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. • Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen each time.
3 Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily. Zoom out Zoom in Zoom in Zoom out q button 4 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. • Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen each time. • To play back a recorded movie, press the k 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 in a 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 (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. Back 2 Use HI to select ON or OFF. Erase selected images • When ON is selected, an icon is displayed under the selected image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images. Back 3 Press the k button to apply the image selection.
Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge) Installing the SnapBridge App.........................................................................................24 Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device .............................................................25 Image Upload and Remote Photography ...................................................................
Installing the SnapBridge App When you install the SnapBridge app and establish a wireless connection between a SnapBridge-supported camera and smart device, you can upload images captured with the camera to the smart device, or use the smart device to release the camera shutter (A29). • Procedures are described using the SnapBridge app Version 2.0. Use the latest version of the SnapBridge app.
Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device • Use a sufficiently charged battery so that the camera does not turn off during the procedure. • Insert a memory card with sufficient free space into the camera. 1 Camera: Select Network menu (A103) M Connect to smart device, and press the k button. Airplane mode Connect to smart device Send while shooting • The dialog in step 2 is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. This step is unnecessary in such cases.
4 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app and tap Pair with camera. • When the dialog to select a camera is displayed, tap the camera you want to connect to. • If you did not connect to the camera by tapping Skip at the upper-right of the screen when launching the SnapBridge app for the first time, tap Pair with camera in the A tab and proceed to step 5. 5 Smart device: In the Pair with camera screen, tap the camera name.
8 Camera/smart device: Finish the connection settings. Camera: Press the k button when the dialog on the right is displayed. Smart device: Tap OK when the dialog indicating that pairing is complete is displayed. Your camera and smart device are connected! SnapBridge will send your photos to your smart device as they are taken. Next 9 Camera: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
C If the Connection Is Unsuccessful • If the camera displays Could not connect. when connecting - Press the k button and repeat the procedure from step 2 (A25) in “Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device” to connect again. - Press the d button to cancel the connection. • The issue may be solved by relaunching the app. Close the SnapBridge app completely and then tap the app icon again to launch it. When the app launches, repeat the procedure from step 1 (A25) in “Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device.
Image Upload and Remote Photography Image Upload There are three ways to upload images. Automatically upload images to the smart device every time they are captured1, 2 Network menu in the camera M Send while shooting M set Still images to Yes. Movies cannot be uploaded automatically. Select images in the camera and upload them to the smart device1, 2 Playback menu in the camera M use Mark for upload to select images. Movies cannot be selected for upload.
Remote Photography You can tap the A tab in the SnapBridge app M Remote photography to release the camera shutter using a smart device. • Follow the instructions in the SnapBridge app to switch to a Wi-Fi connection. In iOS, a dialog related to Wi-Fi connections may be displayed. In such a case, see “If a Dialog Related to Wi-Fi Connections Is Displayed in iOS” (A30). If a Dialog Related to Wi-Fi Connections Is Displayed in iOS The SnapBridge app normally connects the camera and smart device via Bluetooth.
If Images Cannot Be Uploaded Successfully • If the connection is disconnected while uploading images through the Send while shooting or Mark for upload function in the camera, the connection and image upload may resume when you turn the camera off and then on again. • You may be able to upload by canceling the connection and then establishing a connection again.
Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................33 A (Auto) Mode....................................................................................................................34 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................36 Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..................................................
Selecting a Shooting Mode You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera body. • A (Auto) mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. • y, o, j, e, o, d (Scene) modes Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. - y: Press the d button and select a scene mode.
A (Auto) Mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. • The focus area for autofocus varies depending on the setting of AF area mode (A116). The default setting is Target finding AF (A60).
3 Use HI to adjust the level. • • • • Slider You can preview the results on the screen. To set another item, return to step 2. Select y Exit to hide the slider. To cancel all settings, select P Reset and press the k button. Return to step 2 and adjust the settings again. Brightness (Exp. +/-) +2.0 +0.3 -2.0 Histogram 4 Press the k button when setting is complete. • The settings are applied and the camera returns to the shooting screen.
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. j Night landscape1, 2 (A37), e Night portrait (A38), o Backlighting2 (A38), d Sports2 (A39) o (scene auto selector) (A37) The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions. Rotate the mode dial to j, e, o, or d and take pictures.
Tips and Notes About Scene Mode o Scene auto selector • The camera automatically recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures in accordance with those conditions. • When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting conditions, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly.
e Night portrait • Raise the flash before shooting. • Press the d button to select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod in Night portrait. • Y Hand-held (default setting): - While the e icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the shutterrelease 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.
d Sports • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The camera can capture up to about 7 images continuously at a rate of about 7.7 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. • Focus, exposure, and hue for the second and subsequent images are fixed at the values determined with the first image.
B Notes About Multiple Exp. Lighten C Time Remaining • The camera cannot capture images when a memory card is not inserted. • Do not rotate the mode dial or insert a new memory card until shooting ends. • Use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off during shooting. • Exposure compensation cannot be used (A57). You can check the time remaining until shooting automatically ends on the screen.
y M O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when a dog or cat face is detected (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous. - U Single: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures one image. - V Continuous: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures three images continuously.
y M L Moon • At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle of view equivalent to that of a 900 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format). When you frame the moon inside the framing border and press the k button, the angle of view becomes equivalent to that of a 900 mm lens. • You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
Shooting with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M V (easy panorama) M k button 1 Select W Normal or X Wide as the shooting range and press the k button. Easy panorama Normal Wide 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 (A20), 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 0004.JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Playback controls are displayed on the screen during playback. Use the multi selector JK to select a control, and then press the k button to perform the operations described below.
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) The camera saves four images with effects and one image without effects simultaneously in one shot. • The camera focuses in the center of the frame. 1 Press the k button. Variety • The effect selection screen is displayed. 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 The functions below are available when you press the k button in step 2: • Flash mode (A52) • Self-timer (A54) • Macro mode (A56) • Exposure compensation (A57) • Shooting menu (A110) 47 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. 1 Press the multi selector K. 2 Apply an effect. Slider • Use JK to select the desired effect. • Use HI to select the amount of effect. • You can simultaneously apply multiple effects. B Skin softening, l Foundation makeup, Q Soft, G Vividness, o Brightness (Exp. +/-) • Select f Exit to hide the slider.
Using Smile Timer 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 (A48). • When you press the shutter-release button to take a picture, smile timer is terminated. B Smile timer Notes About Smile Timer Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles (A61).
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). 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 SelfCollage before pressing J, you can configure the settings for Number of shots, Interval, and Shutter sound (A120).
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. • m Flash mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. • n Self-timer, 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 When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. • When the flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled and W is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H (X). 3 Select the desired flash mode (A53) and press the k button. • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled.
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. X Fill flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. Y Slow sync Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
Self-timer The camera releases the shutter when the set number of seconds elapses after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A140) 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.
4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down. 9 • Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released. • When the shutter is released, the selftimer is set to OFF.* • To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button again. * When the shooting mode is Moon scene mode, the self-timer is not automatically set to OFF. To end the self-timer, select OFF in step 2.
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 pressing the k button. -2.
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 wideangle position. • Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction adjusts the zoom quickly (except during movie recording). • The zoom can also be operated by moving the side zoom control (A2) toward g or f.
Using the Snap-back Zoom If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily. 25m 0s 3200 q button Framing border • While pressing the q button, frame the subject inside the framing border of the shooting screen. To widen the visible area further, move the zoom control toward f while pressing the q button.
Focusing The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. • Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed halfway. • The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.
B Notes About Target Finding AF • Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary. • The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance settings.
Using Skin Softening In the following shooting modes, if human faces are detected, the camera processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image (up to three faces). • Smart portrait mode (A48) - The amount of Skin softening effect can be adjusted. • o (scene auto selector) mode (A37) • e (night portrait) or Portrait in scene mode (A36) Skin softening can also be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch in playback mode (A76).
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 (A116). 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 F3 1/250 F3 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. Flash1 (A52) A (auto) Self-timer (A54) Macro mode (A56) U Off o (scene auto selector) U2 Off Off3 j (night landscape) W4 Off5 Off4 e (night portrait) V6 Off Off4 Off Scene modes o (backlighting) X/W d (sports) W4 7 Off Off4 Off4 Off4 b (portrait) V Off Off4 c (landscape) W4 Off5 Off4 U (multiple exp.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 The setting that is used when the flash is raised. 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. Cannot be changed. r5s Self-portrait timer cannot be used. Cannot be changed. When set to Hand-held, the flash mode setting is fixed at auto and slow sync with red-eye reduction.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings. Restricted function Flash mode Setting Description When a setting other than Single is selected, Continuous (A113) the flash cannot be used. Blink proof (A121) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Self-timer AF area mode (A116) When Subject tracking is selected, the selftimer cannot be used.
Restricted function Setting Description Date stamp When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: Continuous (A113) 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, date and time cannot be stamped on images. Digital zoom AF area mode (A116) B When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom cannot be used. Notes About Digital Zoom • Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (A141). • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame.
Playback Features Playback Zoom......................................................................................................................69 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.........................................................................70 List by Date Mode ................................................................................................................71 Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence.............................................................
Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A20) zooms in on the image. 4/4 0004. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Full-frame Playback g (i) g (i) f (h) 3.0 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. • When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A20) displays images as thumbnails. 1/20 0001.
List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M N menu icon 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 (A129) 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 sequences are displayed. • When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. - Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A22), all images in that sequence are deleted. - All images: 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.
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Red-eye correction M k button Preview the result and press the k button. Red-eye correction • To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector J. Back B • • • • Save Notes About Red-eye Correction Red-eye correction can only be applied to images when red-eye is detected. Red-eye correction can be applied to pets (dogs or cats) even if their eyes are not red.
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. Adjust or check the settings for all effects before pressing the k button. Back F Small face, B Skin softening, l Foundation makeup, m Glare reduction, E Hide eye bags, A Big eyes, G Whiten eyes, n Eye shadow, o Mascara, H Whiten teeth, p Lipstick, D Redden cheeks • Press the d button to return to the screen for selecting a person.
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 (A69). 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..................................81 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies.......................................................84 Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) ...85 Operations During Movie Playback ...............................................................................88 Editing 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 (A82). 25m 0s 3200 Remaining movie recording time 2 Lower the flash (A19). • Recording movies while the flash is raised may cause the audio to be muffled. 3 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording.
Movie Frame • Press the s button to display the movie frame (A4). Check the range of a movie in the frame before movie recording. • The area that is recorded in a movie varies depending on the Movie options or Movie VR settings in the movie menu. Maximum Movie Recording Time Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.
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 batteries 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.
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 (A122).
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. 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 (A2).
Functions Available in Short Movie Show Mode • • • • • Self-timer (A54) Macro mode (A56) Exposure compensation (A57) Short movie show menu (A85) Movie options menu (A122) Using Special Effects Apply effects to images during shooting. Rotate the mode dial to n M d button M n menu icon 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 (A2). 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 (A88). 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 batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining 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.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Utilizing Images ....................................................................................................................92 Viewing Images on a TV.....................................................................................................93 Printing Images Without a Computer...........................................................................95 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 the video and audio plugs of the optional audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack.
Viewing Images on a TV 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. When using the audio/video cable Yellow White Red When using a commercially available HDMI cable 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 Turn on the camera.
Printing Images One at a Time 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired image and press the k button. Print selection 15/11/2016 No. 32 • Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to fullframe playback. 2 Use HI to select Copies and press the k button. • Use HI to set the desired number of copies (up to nine) and press the k button. PictBridge 1 prints Start print Copies Paper size 3 Select Paper size and press the k button.
Printing Multiple Images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d (menu) button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Paper size and press the k button. • Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To print with the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. • To exit the print menu, press the d button.
Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection 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 a and the number of 3 Back copies to be printed. To cancel the print selection, set the number of copies to 0. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) Installing ViewNX-i ViewNX-i is free software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your computer for viewing and editing. To install ViewNX-i, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. ViewNX-i: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown on the right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click the Nikon Transfer 2 icon. • When using Windows 10 or Windows 8.
2 After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click Start Transfer. Start Transfer • Image transfer begins. When image transfer is complete, ViewNX-i starts and the transferred images are displayed. 3 Terminate the connection. • If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot.
Using the Menu Menu Operations............................................................................................................... 103 Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................ 106 The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) ...................................... 110 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)............................................................... 111 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 J Network menu z Setup menu 1 2 3 Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode. Press the d button when the playback screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the playback mode. 1 Press the d (menu) button. • The menu is displayed.
4 Select a menu option and press the k button. Time zone and date • Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. Monitor settings Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom 5 Select a setting and press the k button. • The setting you selected is applied. • When you are finished using the menu, press the d button. • When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or b (e) button.
The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera menu, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Erase selected images Back 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired image. • Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. • Only one image can be selected for Rotate image. 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 110 For A (Auto) Mode Option Default setting A White balance Auto 111 Continuous Single 113 ISO sensitivity Auto 115 AF area mode Target finding AF 116 Autofocus mode Pre-focus 119 For Smart Portrait Mode Option Default setting A Self-Collage – 120 Blink proof Off 121 106 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 122 Autofocus mode Single AF 126 Movie VR On (hybrid) 127 Wind noise reduction Off 127 Frame rate – 128 The Playback Menu Press the c button (playback mode) M d button Option A Mark for upload1 129 Quick retouch2 75 D-Lighting2 75 Red-eye correction2 76 Glamour retouch2 76 Slide show 130 Protect1 131 Rotate image1 131 Small picture2 78 C
The Network Menu Press the d button M J menu icon M k button Option A Airplane mode 134 Connect to smart device 134 Send while shooting 134 Wi-Fi 134 Bluetooth 135 Restore default settings 135 108 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 136 Monitor settings 138 Date stamp 139 Photo VR 140 AF assist 140 Digital zoom 141 Sound settings 141 Auto off 142 Format card/Format memory 143 Language 143 Image comment 144 Copyright information 145 Location data 146 Reset all 146 Battery type 147 Conformity marking 147 Firmware version 147 109 Using the Menu Menu Lists
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 * Image mode can be set in any shooting mode other than short movie show mode. The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except Easy panorama scene mode). Select the combination of image size and compression ratio to be used when saving images.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M A menu icon M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. Option Description a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted. b Preset manual Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto, Incandescent, etc. (A112).
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 Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M A menu icon 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 7 images continuously at a rate of about 7.7 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 Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M A menu icon M ISO sensitivity M k button A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. • When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise.
AF Area Mode Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M A menu icon M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A61) for more information.
Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center 25m 0s 3200 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” (A118) for more information. Start 25m 0s 3200 When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject.
Using Subject Tracking Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M A menu icon M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button 1 Register a subject. • Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the frame and press the k button. • When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around it and the camera begins tracking the subject. Start 25m 0s • If the subject cannot be registered, the border is 3200 displayed in red.
Autofocus Mode Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M A menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description A Single AF The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera always focuses even if the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while the camera focuses.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (A110) for information about Image mode. Self-Collage Rotate the mode dial to F M d button M F menu icon 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. • Short, Medium (default setting), or Long can be selected.
Blink Proof Rotate the mode dial to F M d button M F menu icon 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 (A123) to record in slow or fast motion. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Frame rate setting (A128). • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (A175).
HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (A125). Option Image size Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) 640 × 480 4:3 1/4-speed slow motion movies • Max. recording time2: 10 seconds (playback time: 40 seconds) 1920 × 1080 16:9 2× speed fast motion movies • Max. recording time2: 2 minutes (playback time: 1 minute) h HS 480/4×1 a j HS 1080/0.
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 (A123) and press the k button. • After applying the option, press the d button to return to the shooting screen.
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.
Frame Rate Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Frame rate M k button Select the frame rate (fields per second for the interlaced format) used when recording movies. When the frame rate setting is switched, options that can be set in Movie options (A122) change. Option Description 30 fps (30p/60i) Suited for playback on a TV using the NTSC standard. 25 fps (25p/50i) Suited for playback on a TV using the PAL standard.
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A74) 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 (A105), select or deselect images to upload.
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 (A105). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A143).
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 Options Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Sequence display options M k button Select the method used to display images in the sequence (A72). Option Description Q Individual pictures Displays each image in a sequence individually. F is displayed on the playback screen. V Key picture only (default setting) Displays only the key picture for images in a sequence.
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. • Some settings cannot be changed while a wireless connection is established. To change them, disconnect the wireless connection. Option Description Airplane mode Select On to turn off all wireless connections. Connect to smart device Select when using the SnapBridge app to connect the camera and a smart device (A25).
Option Bluetooth Description Connection Select Disable to turn off Bluetooth communication. Paired devices Change the smart device to connect with, or delete the connected 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 (A19).
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 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 Date and time* 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 15/11/2016 15:30 2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed on the screen changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination London, Casablanca 15/11/2016 15:30 3 Press K.
Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description 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.
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. 15.11.2016 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 Description g On (default setting) Compensation for camera shake is performed using lens shift VR. Off B Compensation is not performed.
Digital Zoom Press the d button M z menu icon M Digital zoom M k button Option Description On (default setting) Digital zoom is enabled. Off Digital zoom is disabled. B Notes About Digital Zoom • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following shooting modes: - Night landscape, Night portrait, Backlighting (when HDR is set), Portrait, Easy panorama, or Pet portrait scene mode - Creative mode - Smart portrait mode • Digital zoom cannot be used in other shooting modes when using certain settings (A67).
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 (A19). 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. You must configure the SnapBridge app in advance. See SnapBridge app online help for more information. You can also check the attached comment using ViewNX-i metadata.
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. You must configure the SnapBridge app in advance. See SnapBridge app online help for more information. You can also check the attached copyright information using ViewNX-i metadata.
Location Data Press the d button M z menu icon M Location data M k button Set whether or not to add shooting location information to the images that you take. Option Description Download from device Select Yes to add location information from a smart device to the images that you take. Enable the location information function of the SnapBridge app. Position Display the obtained location information. • The information is not updated while it is being displayed. To update it, perform Position again.
Battery Type Press the d button M z menu icon M Battery type M k button To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A17), select the type that matches the batteries currently in use.
Technical Notes Notices................................................................................................................................... 149 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................ 151 Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................... 154 The Camera .................................................................................................................
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notice for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B Notices for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
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 Europe Declaration of Conformity (Europe) Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type COOLPIX B500 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_B500.pdf. • Maximum output power: 16.
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avi–ix) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Batteries Precautions for Use • Note that the batteries may become hot after use. • Do not use batteries beyond their recommended expiration date. • Do not turn the camera on and off repeatedly if discharged batteries are inserted in the camera. Carrying Spare Batteries We recommend carrying spare batteries depending on where you are shooting. It may be difficult to purchase batteries in certain areas.
Recycling Used Batteries Replace the batteries when they no longer hold a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Memory Cards Precautions for Use • Use only Secure Digital memory cards (A175). • 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.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. A Cause/Solution The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or battery temperature has cooled before resuming use. – Memory card is write protected. The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position. – This card cannot be used. An error occurred while accessing the memory card.
Cause/Solution A Cannot record movie. A time-out error occurred while saving the movie on the memory card. Select a memory card with a faster write speed. 82, 175 Memory contains no images. There are no images in the internal memory or on the memory card. • Remove the memory card to play back images in the internal memory. • To copy the images saved in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card, press the d button to select Copy in the playback menu. File contains no image data.
Display A Cause/Solution Printer error: check ink. There is a problem with the printer’s ink. Check the ink, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – There is a problem with the image file to be printed. Printer error: file corrupt. Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel printing.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues A Problem Cause/Solution The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Problem O flashes on the screen. Date and time of recording are not correct. A Cause/Solution • If the camera clock has not been set, O flashes on the shooting screen, and images and movies saved before the clock is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” and “01/01/ 2016 00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date 4, 136 for Time zone and date in the setup menu. • The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary watches or clocks.
Problem The camera cannot focus. A Cause/Solution • The subject is too close. Try shooting using scene auto selector mode, Close-up scene mode, or macro mode. • The subject is hard to focus on. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. • Turn the camera off and then on again. 33, 37, 40, 51, 56 62 140 – Images are blurred. • Use the flash. • Increase the ISO sensitivity value. • Enable Photo VR when shooting still images. Enable Movie VR when recording movies.
Problem A Cause/Solution Images appear smeared. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. 157 Colors are unnatural. White balance or hue is not adjusted properly. 40, 111 Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. 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 • Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting 52 115 Images are too dark (underexposed).
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.
External Device Issues Problem Cause/Solution Cannot establish a wireless connection with a smart device.* • See “Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)” when establishing a wireless connection for the first time. • Also see “If the Connection Is Unsuccessful.” • If a wireless connection is established, perform the following operations. - Turn the camera off and then on again. - Restart the SnapBridge app. - Cancel the connection and then establish a connection again.
Problem Cause/Solution Cannot upload images to a smart device that has a wireless connection established with the SnapBridge app.* • Perform the operations described below when uploading automatically. - Set Network menu M Send while shooting M Still images in the camera to Yes. - In the A tab of the SnapBridge app M Auto link options M turn on Auto link. - In the A tab of the SnapBridge app M Auto link options M turn on Auto download.
Problem Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when the camera is connected to a computer. A Cause/Solution • • • • • The camera is off. The batteries are exhausted. The USB cable is not correctly connected. The camera is not recognized by the computer. The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX-i. – 92 92, 99 – – Images to be printed are not displayed. • The memory card contains no images.
File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG (1) (2) (3) (1) Identifier Not shown on the screen of the camera.
Optional Accessories • MH-73 Battery Charger (includes four EN-MH2 Battery charger, Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries) rechargeable batteries* • Replacement rechargeable batteries: EN-MH2-B4 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (set of four EN-MH2 batteries) AC adapter EH-67/EH-67s AC Adapter Audio/video cable EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable Hand strap AH-CP1 Hand Strap * When using EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries with the camera, charge the batteries four at a time using MH-73 Battery Charger.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX B500 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. 16.76 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 40× optical zoom Focal length 4.0–160 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5–900 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3–6.
Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure • • • • • • • • 16M (High) [4608 × 3456P] 16M [4608 × 3456] 8M [3264 × 2448] 4M [2272 × 1704] 2M [1600 × 1200] VGA [640 × 480] 16:9 [4608 × 2592] 1:1 [3456 × 3456] • ISO 125–1600 • ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using Auto mode) Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 – +2.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol) Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (1-11 channels) Authentication Open system, WPA2-PSK Bluetooth Communication protocols Bluetooth Specification Version 4.
1 Battery life does not reflect the use of SnapBridge and may vary with the conditions of use, including temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time that menus and images are displayed. The supplied batteries are for trial use only. The figures listed for lithium batteries were obtained using commercially-available FR6/L91 (AA-size) Energizer® Ultimate Lithium batteries. 2 Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length.
Memory Cards That Can Be Used The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly. • If you use a card reader, make sure that it is compatible with your memory card. • Contact the manufacturer for information on features, operation, and limitations on use.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
Index Symbols A Auto mode.................................... 33, 34 o Scene auto selector mode ............................................................... 33, 36, 37 o Backlighting mode............ 33, 36, 38 s Creative mode........................... 33, 46 y Scene mode....................... 33, 36 n Short movie show mode ....... 33, 85 d Sports mode.......................... 33, 36, 39 F Smart portrait mode ................ 33, 48 e Night portrait mode......... 33, 36, 38 j Night landscape mode ...
Connector cover.................................... 3, 92 Continuous shooting.................. 106, 113 Copy ...................................................... 107, 132 Copyright information .............. 109, 145 Creative mode...................................... 33, 46 Creative slider............................................... 34 Crop............................................................ 69, 79 Current settings......................................... 134 D Date and time.................
List by date mode ....................................... 71 Lithium batteries .......................................... 11 Location data.................................. 109, 146 M Macro mode........................................... 51, 56 Mark for upload.............................. 107, 129 Memory card............................ 11, 156, 175 Memory card slot ......................................... 11 Microphone (stereo)..................................... 2 Mode dial ...........................
Setup menu...................................... 103, 136 Shooting ................................................... 17, 33 Shooting information.................................. 4 Shooting menu .................... 103, 110, 111 Shooting mode ............................................ 33 Short movie show menu........................ 85 Short movie show mode............... 33, 85 Shutter sound.................................. 120, 141 Shutter speed ...............................................
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