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). • Be sure to read “Do Not Point the Lens at the Sun” (page 190) in “Caring for the Product." • 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 touch moving parts of the lens or other moving parts. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. • Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or objects. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. • Do not raise the built-in flash when using a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or damage to the product.
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Table of Contents Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii Common Topics ...........................................................................................................................................................
Shooting Features............................................................................................................... 30 Selecting a Shooting Mode............................................................................................................... 31 A (Auto) Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 32 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) .................................
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation .......................................................................... 84 D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ................................................................................... 84 Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones ........................................................................................................... 85 Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects.........................................................
The Shooting Menu (j, k, l, or m Mode) ............................................................................. 124 Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) ............................................................................................ 124 Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)...................................................... 128 White Balance (Adjusting Hue).............................................................................................................
Vibration Reduction.............................................................................................................................................. AF Assist ....................................................................................................................................................................... Digital Zoom .............................................................................................................................................................
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ................................................................................................................... 2 Principle Functions of the Controls ................................................................................. 5 The Monitor/Viewfinder.......................................................................................................
The Camera Body Built-in Flash raised 1 2 3 4 13 12 11 10 5 1 6 9 7 8 1 Eyelet for camera strap............................. 15 9 2 Command dial.............................................. 46 3 Power switch/power-on lamp (charge lamp) .................................................. 17, 19, 24 4 Mode dial..................................................... 22, 31 Zoom control................................................ 71 f : Wide-angle ..................................
1 2 3 9 6 8 5 4 7 1 p (snap-back zoom) button ..............72 2 Side zoom control ....................................... 71 f : Wide-angle .................................. 71 g : Telephoto...................................... 71 3 Accessory shoe ................................. 25, 211 4 Diopter adjustment control................. 26 5 3 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body External microphone connector cover .............................................................................
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 16 14 15 1 Speaker ...................................................99, 175 10 k (apply selection) button............... 113 2 Electronic viewfinder................................ 26 3 Eye sensor ....................................................... 26 Rotary multi selector 11 (multi selector)*.................................54, 113 4 x (monitor) button ............................... 26 5 o (AE-L/AF-L) button..................
Principle Functions of the Controls Control Main Function For shooting Select a shooting mode (A31). For shooting Select q (autofocus) or r (manual focus). For shooting Lock the exposure or focus. For shooting Move toward g (i) (telephoto) to zoom in closer to the subject, and move toward f (h) (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a larger area. For playback • Move toward g (i) to zoom in on the image, and move toward f (h) to display images as thumbnails or the calendar.
Control Main Function For shooting Shutter-release button b (e movie-record) button Multi selector k (apply selection) button When the button is pressed halfway: Set focus and exposure. When the button is pressed all the way: Release the shutter. For playback Return to shooting mode. For shooting Start and stop movie recording. For playback Return to shooting mode.
Control Main Function For shooting Command dial For playback For shooting Control ring • When the shooting mode is j (A46): Set the flexible program. • When the shooting mode is k, m (A46), or Manual in u (Movie manual): Set the shutter speed. Change the magnification rate of a zoomed image. • When the focus-mode selector is set to q: Display the setting screen that is selected in Control ring options (A119).* • When the focus-mode selector is set to r: Adjust the focus manually.
The Monitor/Viewfinder The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Switching the Information Displayed on the Screen (s Button) To switch the information displayed on the screen during shooting or playback, press the s (display) button. For Shooting 1/250 F5.6 25m 0s 1400 Show information* 1/250 F5.6 25m 0s 1400 Movie frame* Display the range of a movie in a frame.
For Shooting 3 7 2 1 28 27 4 AF 10 120 3200 26 25 24 3000mm 1/250 23 F5.6 +1.0 +1.0 10m 0s 9999 16 17 18 19 13 15 12 11 14 22 21 20 Shooting mode ............................................31 2 Flash mode .....................................................55 3 Focus mode............................................61, 67 4 Zoom indicator.....................................62, 71 5 Focus indicator .............................................24 6 Digital zoom ratio ...........
45 47 46 2 ±0.7 ±0.3 ±1.0 44 41 48 10 43 42 120 49 50 51 70mm 10 120 60 52 3 40 39 38 PRE 3200 1/250 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 F5.6 +1.0 +1.0 10m 0s 9999 30 29 29 Travel destination icon .........................164 30 “Date not set” indicator............. 164, 200 Continuous shooting 41 mode ............................................... 38, 40, 133 31 Date stamp ..................................................169 Auto exposure (AE)/Autofocus (AF) 32 lock indicator (movie)..........
1/250 F5.6 1/250 59 53 54 10m 0s 9999 F5.6 60 55 56 57 58 1/250 F5.6 10m 0s 9999 1/250 61 F5.6 25m 0s 9999 62 Focus area (target finding AF) 53 .....................................................................63, 141 57 Spot metering area................................. 132 58 Center-weighted area........................... 132 Focus area (center/manual) 54 ............................................................. 33, 66, 140 59 View/hide histograms...........................
For Playback 1 2 3 456 7 8 9 10 Demo mode 12 13 24 23 22 21 20 14 15 16 17 19 18 1 Protect icon..................................................159 2 Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected)...............................160 3 Skin softening icon.................................... 85 4 Filter effects icon......................................... 86 5 D-Lighting icon ........................................... 84 6 Quick retouch icon....................................
Tone Level Information Display You can check for loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows from the histogram that is displayed, or the flashing display for each tone level. These provide guidelines when adjusting the image brightness with functions such as exposure compensation. 4/4 14 13 12 11 10 1/250 F 5.6 1 2 3 4 5 6 100 +1.0 0004.JPG 15/11/2018 15:30 9 2 Histogram1 3 Tone level2 4 ISO sensitivity..............................................137 5 COOLPIX Picture Control.......
Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap....................................................................................15 How to Attach the Lens Cap and Lens Hood .............................................................15 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card.......................................................................16 Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................17 Opening the Monitor .............
How to Attach the Camera Strap Attach the strap to the left and right side of the camera. How to Attach the Lens Cap and Lens Hood • When you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to protect the lens. • The lens hood cuts out light which adversely affects the image, and it also helps to protect the camera. Do not use the lens hood when shooting with a flash or when the AF-assist illuminator is necessary for shooting.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot • With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). • Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
Charging the Battery Charging AC Adapter* Electrical outlet Power-on lamp (charge lamp) USB cable (included) * A plug adapter is attached depending on the country or region of purchase. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase. • Charging starts when the camera is connected to an electrical outlet while the battery is inserted, as shown in the illustration. The power-on lamp (charge lamp) slowly flashes while the battery is charging.
B Notes About the USB Cable • Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. B Notes About Charging the Battery • The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time increases. The power-on lamp (charge lamp) turns off while the camera is being operated.
Camera Setup 1 Turn the camera on. • Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings. Multi selector Up Left k button (apply selection) Power switch Right Down • A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press H or I on the multi selector to highlight a language and press k to select. • The language can be changed at any time using the Language option in the setup menu (A113). Language Cancel 2 Select Yes and press k.
5 Enter the current date and time and press k. • Press J or K to highlight items and press H or I to change. • Select the minute field and press k to confirm the setting. Date and time D M Y h m 01 01 2018 00 00 Edit 6 When prompted, press H or I to highlight Yes and press k. • The camera exits to the shooting display when setup is complete. C Resetting the Clock The Time zone and date option in the setup menu can be used to choose the time zone and set the camera clock.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images...................................................................................................................22 Playing Back Images............................................................................................................27 Deleting Images....................................................................................................................
Shooting Images A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. Number of exposures remaining • Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. • Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen each time. 1/250 F5.6 Battery level indicator 2 Hold the camera steady.
3 Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the p (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily.
4 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green. • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to focus.
Using the Built-in Flash In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, move the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the built-in flash. • When not using the built-in flash, gently push to lower the built-in flash until it clicks shut. How to Attach the BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover (Available Separately) Recording Movies Display the shooting screen and press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording a movie.
Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder It is recommended that you use the viewfinder when bright conditions make it difficult to see the monitor, such as when outdoors in sunlight. • When you bring your face close to the viewfinder, the eye sensor responds to it and the viewfinder turns on, and the monitor turns off (default setting). • You can also press the x (monitor) button to switch the display between the monitor and viewfinder.
Playing Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. • Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen each time.
Deleting Images 1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. 3 Delete Current image Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
The Image Selection Screen for Deletion 1 Use the multi selector JK or rotate it to select the image that you want to delete. Erase selected images • Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. Back 2 Use HI to select ON or OFF. Erase selected images • When ON is selected, an icon is displayed under the selected image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images. Back 3 Press the k button to apply the image selection.
Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................31 A (Auto) Mode.....................................................................................................................32 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................33 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, g, and L (Scene) modes When you select any one of the scene modes based on the shooting conditions, you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. - y: Press the d button and select a scene mode.
A (Auto) Mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it (target finding AF). If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. • See “Using Autofocus” (A61) for more information.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) When you select any one of the scene modes based on the shooting conditions, you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. g Moon (A40)1, 2, 3, L Bird-watching (A40)1 Rotate the mode dial to g or L and take pictures. y Scene auto selector Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait Party/indoor Beach Press the d button to display the scene menu and select one of the following scene modes using the multi selector.
Tips and Notes About Scene Mode y M x Scene auto selector • When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically recognizes the shooting conditions and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly.
y M d Sports • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The camera can capture about 7 images continuously at a rate of about 7 fps. • The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending on the current image quality setting, image size setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions. • Focus, exposure, and hue for the second and subsequent images are fixed at the values determined with the first image.
y M X Night landscape • On the screen displayed when X Night landscape is selected, select u Hand-held (default setting) or w Tripod. • u Hand-held (default setting): - Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen switches to the shooting screen.
y M u Food • The focus mode (A61) setting is changed to D (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can adjust hue by using the command dial. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. • You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate it to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting. 1/250 F5.
y M O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when a dog or cat face is detected (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous. - U Single: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures one image.
y M m Multiple exp. Lighten • The camera automatically captures moving subjects at regular intervals, compares each image and composites only their bright areas, and then saves them as one image. Light trails such as the flow of car lights or motion of stars are captured. • On the screen displayed when m Multiple exp. Lighten is selected, select n Nightscape + light trails or W Star trails.
C Time Remaining You can check the time remaining until shooting automatically ends on the screen. End recording g Moon • At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle of view equivalent to that of a 1000 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format) (default setting). When you frame the moon inside the framing border and press the k button, the camera zooms in so that the area inside the framing border takes up the entire angle of view (focal length).
Shooting with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Easy panorama M k button 1 Select W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°) as the shooting range and press the k button. Easy panorama Normal (180°) Wide (360°) 2 Frame the first edge of the panorama scene, and then press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus. • The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle. • The camera focuses in the center of the frame. 1/250 3 F5.
Example of Camera Movement • Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI). • Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when W Normal (180°) is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when X Wide (360°) is selected) after shooting starts. B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting • The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen on the screen at the time of shooting.
Playback with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A27), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. • Rotate the multi selector to fast-forward or rewind scroll playback. 4/4 0004.JPG 15/11/2018 15:30 Playback controls are displayed on the screen during playback. Use the multi selector JK to select a control, and then press the k button to perform the operations described below.
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Apply effects to images during shooting. • Five effect groups are available: Light (default setting), Depth, Memories, Classic, and Noir. 1 Press the k button. • The effect selection screen is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector J K to select an effect. Effect group Light • The effect group can be changed by rotating the command dial. • To exit without saving the selection, press H. Dream Back Adjust Confirm Effects 3 To adjust the effect, press I.
4 Use J K to highlight the desired option and then press I. • Select Amount, Exposure compensation, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Filter, or Peripheral illumination. The options that can be selected vary depending on the group. Amount Back 5 Reset Adjust Use J K to adjust the effect level and press the k button. Amount 70 Back 6 Confirm Press the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record) button to shoot. • When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on the subject (A63).
j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) In j, k, l, and m modes, you can set exposure (combination of shutter speed and f-number) according to the shooting conditions. Also, you can achieve greater control when shooting images by setting the shooting menu options (A116). Shooting mode Description j Programmed auto You can let the camera adjust the shutter speed and f-number. • The combination of shutter speed and f-number can be changed by rotating the command dial (flexible program).
Tips for Setting Exposure The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in subjects vary by changing the combinations of shutter speed and f-number even if the exposure is the same. Effect of the Shutter Speed The camera can make a fast-moving subject appear static at a fast shutter speed, or highlight the motion of a moving subject at a slow shutter speed.
• The closer the lens is to the telephoto zoom position, the smaller the aperture range becomes. The f-number is fixed at f/8.0 when the zoom is in a telephoto position beyond the focal length equivalent to that of a 2800 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format). C Setting Exposure When Recording Movies When recording movies in j, k, l, m, or M, the shutter speed and f-number that you set are not applied. When the mode dial is rotated to u (Movie manual), you can set the exposure for movie recording.
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j, k, l, and m Modes) The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position, f-number, or ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings.
Shooting with the Bulb Setting or Time Setting (When in m Mode) Use the Bulb setting or Time setting to capture images with a long time-exposure, such as when taking pictures of fireworks, night landscapes, the night sky, or car light trails. The maximum exposure time for both the Bulb and Time setting is 60 seconds. Bulb The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is pressed, and it closes when the button is released.
C Long Time-Exposures • It may take longer for the camera to save images if a slow shutter speed is used when shooting. • It is recommended that you use a sufficiently charged battery or the EH-5b/EH-5c AC Adapter and the EP-5C Power Connector (both available separately) (A209) to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
M (User Settings) Mode Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting with j (programmed auto), k (shutter-priority auto), l (aperture-priority auto), or m (manual) can be saved in M. Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings. • Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or change the settings as required. The following settings can be saved.
Saving Settings in M Mode (Save User Settings) The frequently used settings in j, k, l, and m modes can be saved. At the time of purchase, the default settings of j mode are saved. 1 Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M. • If you want to change the shooting mode, select j, k, l, or m. • If you do not want to change the saved shooting mode, select M. 2 Change to a frequently used combination of shooting settings. • See A52 for settings details.
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. • m Flash mode The flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. • n Self-timer/Smile timer The camera releases the shutter when the specified time elapses after you press the shutter-release button. If smile timer is set, the camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected.
Flash Mode The flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. 1 Move the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the built-in flash. • When the built-in flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled and S is displayed. • Make sure that the built-in flash is lowered when using a Speedlight. • See “Speedlights (External Flash Units)” (A211) for more information. 2 Press the multi selector H (m). 3 Select the desired flash mode (A56) and press the k button.
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the shooting screen. Auto with red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction V Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A57). • When Red-eye reduction is selected, the flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Fill flash/Standard flash X The flash fires whenever a picture is taken.
C The Flash Mode Setting The available flash modes differ depending on the shooting mode.
Self-timer The camera releases the shutter when the specified time elapses after you press the shutter-release button. Set Vibration reduction (A171) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. See “Using a Tripod” (A23) when using a tripod. 1 Press the multi selector J (n). 2 Select the time that elapses before the camera releases the shutter, and press the k button.
4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down. • The focus and exposure are locked, and 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. 9 1/250 F5.6 * When the shooting mode is Moon, the self-timer is not automatically set to OFF. To end self-timer, select OFF in step 2.
Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), j, k, l, m, or M, or when the scene mode is Portrait or Night portrait. 1 Press the multi selector J (n). • Change any flash mode, exposure, or shooting menu settings before pressing J. 2 Select a (smile timer), and press the k button.
Using Autofocus Set the focus-mode selector to q (autofocus) to use autofocus. Selecting the Focus Mode You can select the focus mode that is appropriate for the shooting distance. 1 Press the multi selector I (p). 2 Select the desired focus mode (A62) and press the k button. • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled.
Available Focus Modes A Autofocus Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 30 cm (1 ft) or more, or 7.0 m (23 ft) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position. • The focus mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. D Macro close-up Set when taking close-up pictures. When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator are displayed in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.
Using Target Finding AF In A (auto) mode or creative mode, or when AF area mode (A140) in j, k, l, m, or M mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. 1/250 F5.
Using Face Detection In the following settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night portrait scene mode (A33) • a (smile timer) (A60) • When AF area mode (A140) is set to Face 25m 0s priority 1/250 F5.6 1400 If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Using Skin Softening In Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night portrait scene mode, if human faces are detected, the camera processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image (up to three faces). Skin softening can also be applied to saved images in playback mode (A85). B Notes About Skin Softening • It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.
Focus Lock Use focus lock to capture creative compositions even when the focus area is set to the center of the frame. 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green. • Exposure is also locked. 2 1/250 F5.6 1/250 F5.6 25m 0s 1400 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture. • Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject.
Using Manual Focus Set the focus-mode selector to r (manual focus) to adjust the focus manually. 1 Use the multi selector or control ring to adjust the focus. 5 4 • Press J to switch the view between 1×, 2×, and 0.3m 3 2 4×. 1 0 • To adjust the focus in higher detail, rotate the multi selector or control ring slowly. x4 x1 1/250 F5.6 1400 • When K is pressed, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame with autofocus.
C Manual Focus • The digits displayed for the gauge on the right of the screen in step 1 serve as a guideline for the distance to a subject that is in focus when the gauge is near the center. • The closest position at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) You can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. Guide Exposure compensation • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. • To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. • The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button.
Using the w (Function) Button If you press the w button in j, k, l, m, or M mode, you can quickly configure the pre-saved menu options. • The menu options listed below can be saved. Image quality (A121) Image size (A123) Picture Control (A124) White balance (A129) Metering (A132) 1 Continuous (A133) ISO sensitivity (A137) AF area mode (A140) Vibration reduction (A171) Press the w (function) button when the shooting screen is displayed.
Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position Zoom out Zoom in changes. • To zoom in: Move toward g • To zoom out: Move toward f • Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction adjusts the zoom quickly (except during movie recording). • The zoom can also be operated by moving the side zoom control toward g or f. The function of the side zoom control can be set in the Assign side zoom control (A173) in the setup menu.
C Zoom Speed When Recording Movies The zoom speed when using the side zoom control is slower than when using the zoom control. Use the zoom control for a faster zoom speed when recording a movie. Using the Snap-back Zoom If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the p (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily.
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode) The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below.
Flash mode (A54) W2 Self-timer (A54) Focus mode (A54) n3s B2 W 2 OFF A11 u (movie manual) W 2 OFF A p (creative) U OFF A5 g (moon) L (bird-watching) 1 j, k, l, and m X OFF A M (user settings) X OFF1 A 1 2 3 Smile timer can also be selected. Cannot be changed. Cannot be changed. When set to Hand-held, the flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. When set to Tripod, the flash mode setting is fixed at auto with slow sync and red-eye reduction.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings. Restricted function Flash mode Self-timer/ Smile timer Focus mode Setting Description Focus mode (A61) When B (infinity) is selected, the flash cannot be used. Continuous (A133) The flash cannot be used (except for Intvl timer shooting). Exposure bracketing (A139) The flash cannot be used.
Restricted function Setting Description AF area mode (A140) When Subject tracking is selected, Monochrome cannot be set. Active D-Lighting (A144) When using Active D-Lighting, Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be adjusted. White balance Picture Control (A124) When Monochrome is selected, White balance is fixed at Auto (normal). Metering Active D-Lighting (A144) When using Active D-Lighting, Metering is reset to Matrix.
Restricted function AF area mode Autofocus mode Multiple exposure Monitor settings Date stamp Setting Description Smile timer (A60) The camera captures images using face detection regardless of the applied AF area mode option. Focus mode (A61) When a setting other than Subject tracking is selected and B (infinity) is selected as the focus mode for shooting, the camera focuses at infinity regardless of the applied AF area mode option.
Restricted function Digital zoom Shutter sound Setting Description Smile timer (A60) When smile timer is selected, digital zoom cannot be used. Image quality (A121) When RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal is selected, digital zoom cannot be used. AF area mode (A140) When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom cannot be used. Zoom memory (A147) When Zoom memory is set to On, digital zoom cannot be used.
Playback Features Playback Zoom......................................................................................................................80 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.........................................................................81 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) ..................82 Editing Images (Still Images) ............................................................................................
Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A27) zooms in on the image. 4/4 0004. JPG 15/11/2018 15:30 Full-frame Playback g (i) g (i) f (h) 3.0 Displayed area guide Image is zoomed in. • You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). The zoom can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial. • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A27) displays images as thumbnails. 1/20 f (h) 1/20 f (h) f (h) Sun Mon 1 Full-frame Playback g (i) Thumbnail Playback g (i) 8 1 Fri 2 9 Sat 3 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4 0004.
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence. The first image of a sequence is used as the key picture to represent the sequence when displayed in fullframe playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (default setting). To display each image in the sequence individually, press the k button. 4/8 0004.JPG 15/11/2018 15:30 After pressing the k button, the operations listed below are available.
Deleting Images in a Sequence When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed. • When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. - Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A115), all images in that sequence are deleted. - All images: All images on the memory card are deleted.
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect level and press the k button. Quick retouch • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, press J.
Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Skin softening M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect level and press the k button. Skin softening • To exit without saving the copy, press J. Normal Amount 2 Preview the result and press the k button. • The edited face is zoomed in. • When more than one face has been edited, press JK to switch the face that is displayed.
Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Filter effects M k button Option Description Soft portrait Blurs the background of human subjects. When no human subjects are detected, keeps the area in the center of the frame in focus and blurs the surrounding area. Selective color Keeps only a selected image color and makes other colors black-andwhite.
2 Use HI to select the color to keep and press the k button. 3 Preview the result and press the k button. Selective color Preview • An edited copy is created. • To exit without saving the copy, press J. Back Save Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Small picture M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button.
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A80). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate. Set a magnification 3.0 rate at which u is displayed. • Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll to the portion of the image that you want to display. 3 Check the image and press the k button.
Movies Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback..................................90 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies .......................................................93 Movie Manual (Setting the Exposure for Movie Recording).................................94 Shooting Time-lapse Movies............................................................................................96 Recording Superlapse Movies ......................................................................
Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback 1 Display the shooting screen. Movie frame • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time (A91, 150). • It is recommended that you display the movie frame that indicates the area that will be recorded in a movie (A91). 1/250 F5.6 25m 0s 1400 Remaining movie recording time 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Movie Frame • Press the s button to display the movie frame (A8). Check the range of a movie in the frame before movie recording. • The area that is recorded in a movie varies depending on the settings of Movie options, Electronic VR, etc. in the movie menu. Focusing • The focus can be adjusted during movie recording in the following manner in accordance with the Autofocus mode (A153) setting of the movie menu. - A Single AF (default setting): The focus is locked when movie recording starts.
• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (when recording 4K UHD movies at an image size/frame rate of 2160/30p or 2160/25p, cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or faster are recommended). When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly. B Camera Temperature • The camera may become hot when recording movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area.
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image (JPEG image). Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. • A still image can be captured when Q is displayed on the screen. When f is displayed, a still image cannot be captured. • The size of the captured still image is determined by the movie image size (A150).
Movie Manual (Setting the Exposure for Movie Recording) In Movie manual mode, you can use the aperturepriority auto or manual setting to set the exposure (shutter speed and f-number) when recording movies. Aperture-priority auto (default setting) When the f-number is set, the camera automatically determines the shutter speed. You can change the f-number to bring the subject, foreground and background into focus, or to blur the subject’s background intentionally.
5 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording the movie. • The shutter speed or f-number can also be set during movie recording (except when an HS movie option is selected in Movie options). • To capture a still image during movie recording, press the shutter-release button all the way (A93). B 1/250 F5.6 +1.0 12m30s Notes About Movie Manual Mode • In Movie manual mode, you cannot capture a still image if you press the shutter-release button before pressing the b (e) button.
Shooting Time-lapse Movies The camera can automatically capture still images at a specified interval to create time-lapse movies that are approximately 10 seconds long. • When the Frame rate setting of the movie menu is set to 30 fps (30p/60p), 300 images are captured and saved with e 1080/30p. When set to 25 fps (25p/ 50p), 250 images are captured and saved with p 1080/25p.
3 Stabilize the camera by using a tool such as a tripod. • See “Using a Tripod” (A23) when using a tripod. 4 Press the shutter-release button to capture the first image. 25m 0s • Set exposure compensation (A69) before releasing the shutter for the first image (when using Night sky (150 minutes) or Star trails (150 minutes), exposure compensation cannot 25m 0s be used). Exposure compensation cannot be 1/250 F5.6 1400 changed after the first image is captured.
Recording Superlapse Movies The camera records movies and saves them in fast motion (e 1080/30p or p 1080/25p). Use to record a movie while moving the camera. The camera compresses the time of changes in the subject and saves the movie. Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M o Superlapse movie M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a playback speed, and press the k button. • At the default setting of 2×, a movie recorded for two minutes is played back as a one-minute movie.
Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A2). Rotate the multi selector or the command dial to fastforward or rewind. Volume indicator Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. Function Icon When paused Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.
Editing Movies When editing movies, use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie The desired portion of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back a desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that you want to extract (A99). 2 Use the multi selector JK to select the I control, and then press the k button. 3 Use HI to select J (choose start point).
5 Use HI to select m (save) and press the k button. Save • Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie. B Notes About Movie Extracting • A movie that was created by editing cannot be edited again. • The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected using the start and end points. • Movies cannot be trimmed so that they are less than two seconds long.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Utilizing Images ................................................................................................................. 103 Viewing Images on a TV.................................................................................................. 104 Printing Images Without a Computer........................................................................ 105 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) ............................................
Utilizing Images In addition to using the SnapBridge app to enjoy the captured images, you can also utilize the images in various ways by connecting the camera to the devices described below. Viewing Images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack.
Viewing Images on a TV 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. HDMI micro connector (Type D) to HDMI jack 2 Set the TV’s input to external input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 3 Press and hold down the c (playback) button to turn on the camera. • Images are displayed on the TV. • The camera screen does not turn on.
Printing Images Without a Computer Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. 3 The camera is automatically turned on.
Printing Images One at a Time 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired image and press the k button. Print selection • Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to fullframe playback. 2 Use HI to select Copies and press the k button. • Use HI to set the desired number of copies (up to nine) and press the k button. PictBridge 1 prints Start print Copies Paper size 3 Select Paper size and press the k button.
Printing Multiple Images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d (menu) button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Paper size and press the k button. • Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To print with the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. • To exit the print menu, press the d button.
Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection copies (up to 9) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the 1 1 3 number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the number of copies to be Back printed. To cancel the print selection, set the number of copies to 0. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) Installing ViewNX-i ViewNX-i is Nikon software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your computer for viewing and editing. To install ViewNX-i, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown on the right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click the Nikon Transfer 2 icon. • When using Windows 10 or Windows 8.
2 After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click Start Transfer. Start Transfer • Image transfer begins. When image transfer is complete, ViewNX-i starts and the transferred images are displayed. 3 Terminate the connection. • If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot.
Using the Menu Menu Operations............................................................................................................... 113 Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................ 116 The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) ...................................... 121 The Shooting Menu (j, k, l, or m Mode) .............................................................124 The Movie Manual Mode Menu ....
Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • • • • • • A Shooting menu1, 2 G Movie manual mode menu3 e Movie menu1 c Playback menu4 q Network menu z Setup menu 1 2 3 Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode. Rotate the mode dial to u (Movie manual), and press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Press the d button when the playback screen 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. • Items can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. 5 Select a setting and press the k button. • The setting you selected is applied. • When you are finished using the menu, press the d button. • When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or b (e) button.
The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera menu, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Erase selected images Back 1 Use the multi selector JK or rotate it to select the desired image. • Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. • Only one image can be selected for Rotate image and Choose key picture. Proceed to step 3.
Menu Lists The Shooting Menu Enter shooting mode M d button Common Options (Except Movie Manual Mode) Option Default setting A Image quality* Normal 121 Image size* i 4608×3456 123 * Also can be set by pressing the w button (A114).
Option Default setting A Zoom memory Off 147 Startup zoom position 24 mm 148 M exposure preview Off 148 * Also can be set by pressing the w button (A114).
The Playback Menu Press the c button (playback mode) M d button A Option 1 2 Mark for upload1 157 Quick retouch2 84 D-Lighting2 84 Skin softening2 85 Filter effects2 86 Slide show 158 Protect1 159 Rotate image1 159 Small picture2 87 Sequence display options 160 Choose key picture1 160 Select an image on the image selection screen. See “The Image Selection Screen” (A115) for more information. Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.
Option A 162 Restore default settings The Setup Menu Press the d button M z menu icon M k button Option A Time zone and date 164 Slot empty release lock 166 Monitor settings 167 EVF auto toggle 169 Date stamp 169 Self-timer: after release 170 Vibration reduction* 171 AF assist 172 Digital zoom 172 Assign side zoom control 173 Snap-back zoom 173 Control ring options 174 AE/AF lock button 175 Sound settings 175 Auto off 176 Format card 176 Language 176 HDMI 177 Charge
Option A Reset file numbering 183 Peaking 184 Reset all 184 Firmware version 184 * Also can be set by pressing the w button (A114).
The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) Image Quality Enter shooting mode* M d button M shooting mode menu icon M Image quality M k button * The image quality can be set in any shooting mode other than Movie manual. The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except shooting mode M and Easy panorama scene mode). Set the image quality (compression ratio) used when saving images. Lower compression ratios result in higher quality images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.
C RAW Images of This Camera • RAW images cannot be processed on this camera. • ViewNX-i (A109) needs to be installed on the computer to be able to view RAW images on the computer. • RAW images cannot be edited or printed directly. You can adjust images or process RAW images if you transfer RAW images to a computer, and then use software such as Capture NX-D (A111).
Image Size Enter shooting mode* M d button M shooting mode menu icon M Image size M k button * The image size can be set in any shooting mode other than Movie manual. The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except shooting mode M, Easy panorama scene mode, and Superlapse movie). Set the image size (number of pixels) used when saving JPEG images. The larger the image size, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.
The Shooting Menu (j, k, l, or m Mode) • See “M (User Settings) Mode” (A52) for information about Save user settings and Reset user settings. Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M1 M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon2 M Picture Control M k button 1 2 The setting can also be configured in u (Movie manual) mode. In u (Movie manual) mode, the G menu icon is displayed.
Customizing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized using “Quick adjust”, which allows for balanced adjustment of sharpness, contrast, saturation and other image editing components, or using “Manual adjust”, which allows for detailed adjustment of the components individually. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired type of COOLPIX Picture Control and press the k button.
Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust Option Description Quick adjust 1 Adjusts the sharpness, contrast and saturation levels automatically. Setting to the – side reduces the effect of the selected COOLPIX Picture Control, and setting to the + side emphasizes its effect. • Default setting: 0 Image sharpening Controls how much outlines are sharpened during shooting. The higher the number, the sharper the image, and the lower the number, the softer the image. Select A (auto) for automatic adjustment.
Option Toning 3 1 2 3 Description Controls the tint used in monochrome photographs from B&W (black-and-white), Sepia, and Cyanotype (blue-tinted monochrome). Pressing the multi selector I when Sepia or Cyanotype is selected enables you to select a saturation level. Press JK to adjust the saturation. • Default setting: B&W (black-and-white) Quick adjust is not available in Neutral, Monochrome, Custom 1, and Custom 2. The values set manually are disabled if quick adjust is used after manual setting.
Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M1 M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon2 M Custom Picture Control M k button 1 2 The setting can also be configured in u (Movie manual) mode. In u (Movie manual) mode, the G menu icon is displayed. Customize the settings of COOLPIX Picture Control (A125) and register them in Custom 1 or Custom 2 of Picture Control. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Edit and save, and press the k button.
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M1 M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon2 M White balance M k button 1 2 The setting can also be configured in u (Movie manual) mode. In u (Movie manual) mode, the G menu icon is displayed. Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. Option Description White balance is automatically adjusted.
C Color Temperature Color temperature is an objective measure of colors of light sources which are expressed in the unit of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin). Light sources with lower color temperatures appear more reddish, while light sources with higher color temperatures appear more bluish.
Using Preset Manual Follow the procedures described below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Preset manual, and press the k button. • The lens extends to the zoom position for measurement. 3 Select Measure.
Metering Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Metering M k button The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.” Use this option to set the method of how the camera meters exposure. Option Description Matrix G (default setting) The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering. Recommended for typical shooting.
Continuous Shooting Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Continuous M k button Option U Single (default setting) Description One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is pressed. k Continuous H While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The camera can capture up to about 7 images continuously at a rate of about 7 fps.
B Notes About Continuous Shooting • Focus and exposure are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series. White balance is also fixed at the value determined with the first shot in each series, except when using Continuous L or Intvl timer shooting. • It may take some time to save the images after shooting. • When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images.
Interval Timer Shooting Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Continuous M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select X Intvl timer shooting, and then press the k button. 2 Set the desired interval between each shot. Continuous Intvl timer shooting Intvl timer shooting m • Use JK to select an item, and use HI to set the time. • Press the k button when setting is complete. s Edit 3 4 Press the d (menu) button to display the shooting screen.
B Notes About Interval Timer Shooting • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during shooting, use a sufficiently charged battery. • If the EH-5b/EH-5c AC Adapter and the EP-5C Power Connector (both available separately) (A209) are used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC adapter other than the EH-5b/EH-5c. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera.
ISO Sensitivity Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M1 M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon2 M ISO sensitivity M k button 1 2 The setting can also be configured in u (Movie manual) mode. In u (Movie manual) mode, the G menu icon is displayed. 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.
C ISO Sensitivity Display on the Shooting Screen • When Auto is selected, E is displayed when the ISO sensitivity increases. • When Fixed range auto is selected, the maximum value for ISO sensitivity is displayed.
Exposure Bracketing Rotate the mode dial to j, k, or l M d button M j, k, or l menu icon M Exposure bracketing M k button The exposure (brightness) can be changed automatically during continuous shooting. This is effective for shooting when it is difficult to adjust the picture brightness. Option Description Off (default setting) Exposure bracketing is not performed. ±0.3 When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, 3 shots are taken in sequence and the camera varies exposure by 0, –0.
AF Area Mode Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A64) for more information.
Option s M Subject tracking Target finding AF (default setting) Description Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera focuses. The focus area automatically moves to track the subject. See “Using Subject Tracking” (A142) for more information. End When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using Target Finding AF” (A63). 1/250 F5.
Using Subject Tracking Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button 1 Register a subject. • Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the frame and press the k button. • When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around it and the camera begins tracking the subject. • If the subject cannot be registered, the border is displayed in red.
Autofocus Mode Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. A Single AF B B Full-time AF (default setting) The camera always focuses even if the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while the camera focuses.
Noise Reduction Filter Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Noise reduction filter M k button Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed when saving images. Option e High Description Performs noise reduction at a level higher than the standard strength. Normal Performs noise reduction at the standard strength. (default setting) M l Low Performs noise reduction at a level lower than the standard strength.
Multiple Exposure Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Multiple exposure M k button The camera combines two to three images and saves them as a single image. Option Description Multiple exposure mode Shoots images in multiple exposure mode when set to On. • Individual images are also saved. • Default setting: Off Auto gain Set whether or not to automatically adjust the brightness of the image when combining images.
2 Select On, and then press the k button. Multiple exposure mode On Off 3 Press the d (menu) button to display the shooting screen. 4 Press the shutter-release button to shoot the first image. 1/250 5 F5.6 25m 0s 1400 Press the shutter-release button to shoot the second image. • Frame the picture while looking at the first image displayed translucently. • When shooting the second image, the combined image of the first and second images is saved, and 25m 0s 1/250 F5.
Zoom Memory Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Zoom memory M k button Option Description On When the zoom control is moved, the zoom position (equivalent to focal length/angle of view in 35mm [135] format) is switched to the positions that have been selected by setting the check box to on in this menu option. • Choose the focal length with the multi selector HI, and then press the k button to set the check box to on [w] or off.
Startup Zoom Position Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Startup zoom position M k button Set the zoom position (equivalent to focal length/angle of view in 35mm [135] format) for when the camera is turned on. The following settings are available: 24 mm (default setting), 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm, 85 mm, 105 mm, and 135 mm.
The Movie Manual Mode Menu See the menu options listed below.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie options (A151) to record in slow or fast motion. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Frame rate setting (A155). • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (A223).
HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion” (A152). Option Description HS 480/4× 640 × 480 4:3 1/4-speed slow motion movies • Max. recording time: 7 minutes 15 seconds (playback time: 29 minutes) c HS 720/2× d 1280 × 720 16:9 1/2-speed slow motion movies • Max. recording time: 14 minutes 30 seconds (playback time: 29 minutes) e f 1920 × 1080 16:9 2× speed fast motion movies • Max.
C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: Recording time 10 s Playback time 10 s When recording at a HS 480/4×, or b HS 480/4×: Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Recording time 10 s Playback time 40 s Slow motion playback When recording at e HS 1080/0.5×, or f HS 1080/0.5×: Movies are recorded at 1/2 normal speed. They are played back in fast motion at 2× faster speed.
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when recording movies. Option A Single AF (default setting) B Full-time AF B Description Focus is locked when movie recording starts. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. The camera focuses continuously. Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will change significantly during recording.
Electronic VR Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Electronic VR M k button Set whether or not to perform electronic VR when recording movies. Option Description On (default setting) Performs electronic VR. • The angle of view (i.e., the area seen in the frame) becomes narrower. • When Vibration reduction (A171) is set to Normal, Active, Normal (framing first), or Active (framing first) in the setup menu, optical vibration reduction is performed simultaneously.
Zoom Microphone Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Zoom microphone M k button Option Description On (default setting) In accordance with the angle of view, the camera records sounds over a wide area at the wide-angle zoom position, and records sounds in the limited area at the telephoto zoom position. Off Zoom microphone is disabled.
External Mic Sensitivity Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M External mic sensitivity M k button Set the sensitivity of the microphone that is connected to the camera's external microphone connector. This option can be set only when an external microphone is connected. Option Description w Auto sensitivity (default setting) x Manual sensitivity The sensitivity of the external microphone is set manually. The sensitivity of the external microphone is set automatically.
The Playback Menu See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A83) for information about image editing functions. Mark for Upload Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Mark for upload M k button Select 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 (A115), select or deselect images for the Mark for upload function. • The size of images that are uploaded is restricted to 2 megapixels.
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 (A115). Note that formatting the memory card permanently deletes all data including protected files (A176). Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback.
Sequence Display Options Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Sequence display options M k button Select the method used to display images in the sequence (A82). Option Description Individual pictures Displays each image in a sequence individually. F is displayed on the playback screen. Key picture only (default setting) Displays only the key picture for images in a sequence.
The Network Menu Press the d button M q menu icon M k button Configure the wireless network settings to connect the camera to a smart device or the ML-L7 Remote Control (available separately). • When you establish a wireless connection between the camera and a smart device using the SnapBridge app, you can upload images captured with the camera to the smart device or perform remote photography. See the included “SnapBridge Connection Guide” for the connection procedure.
Option Description SSID*: Change the SSID. Set a 1- to 32-character alphanumeric SSID. Auth./encryp.: Select whether or not to encrypt the communications between the camera and the connected smart device. Communications are not encrypted when Open is selected. Wi-Fi Network settings Password*: Set the password. Set an 8- to 36-character alphanumeric password. Channel: Select the channel used for the Wi-Fi connection.
Operating the Text Input Keyboard • Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space. • To move the cursor in the text field, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button. • To delete one character, press the l button. • To apply the setting, select P on the keyboard and press the k button.
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description Sync with smart device Select On to synchronize the date and time setting with a smart device. Enable the clock synchronization function of the SnapBridge app. Date and time Set the date and time if Sync with smart device is set to Off. • Select a field: Press the multi Date and time selector JK. • Edit the date and time: Press HI.
Setting the Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button. Time zone and date Sync with smart device Date and time Date format Time zone 2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination • The date and time displayed on the screen changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. 3 Press K.
Slot Empty Release Lock Press the d button M z menu icon M Slot empty release lock M k button Set whether or not the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera. Option Description Release locked (default setting) Unless a memory card is inserted in the camera, the shutter cannot be released. Enable release Even when no memory card is inserted in the camera, the shutter can be released.
Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Image review Set whether or not to display the captured image immediately after shooting. • Default setting: On Monitor options Adjust the monitor brightness and hue. • Use the multi selector HI to adjust brightness, JK to adjust hue and then press the k button. • Default setting: Brightness 3, Hue 0 • Cannot be set when the viewfinder is used. EVF options Adjust the viewfinder brightness and hue.
Virtual Horizon You can check the degree of camera tilt in two directions. Rolling direction 1/250 F5.6 Pitching direction 25m 0s 1400 1/250 25m 0s 1400 When the b in the center is displayed in yellow, the camera is tilted in the forward or backward direction. The b changes to green when the camera is level. Each scale mark represents 10 degrees. When the reference line is displayed in yellow, the camera is tilted in the left or right direction.
EVF Auto Toggle (Automatically Switching the Display to the Viewfinder) Press the d button M z menu icon M EVF auto toggle M k button Option Description On (default setting) When you bring your face close to the viewfinder, the eye sensor responds to it and the display is automatically switched from the monitor to viewfinder. Off Even when you bring your face close to the viewfinder, the display is not switched to the viewfinder.
B Notes About Date Stamp • Stamped date and time form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time cannot be stamped on images after they have been captured. • The date and time cannot be stamped in the following situations: - When the scene mode is set to Sports, Night portrait (when set to Hand-held), Night landscape (when set to Hand-held), Backlighting (when HDR is set to On), Easy panorama, Pet portrait (when set to Continuous), Multiple exp.
Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z menu icon M Vibration reduction M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting. Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description g Normal (default setting) Suited to capturing images of subjects that are not moving. Z Active Suited to capturing images if a relatively large camera shake is likely to occur, such as when shooting from a car or under poor foothold conditions.
AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Option Description Auto (default setting) The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. The illuminator has a range of about 5.0 m (16 ft) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 7.0 m (22 ft) at the maximum telephoto position. • Note that for some scene modes or focus areas, the AFassist illuminator may not light. Off The AF-assist illuminator does not light.
Assign Side Zoom Control Press the d button M z menu icon M Assign side zoom control M k button Choose the function to be performed during shooting when the side zoom control is moved. Option Description Zoom (default setting) When shooting, use the side zoom control (A23) to adjust the zoom. Manual focus When the focus-mode selector is set to r (manual focus), use the side zoom control to focus. • Move the side zoom control toward g to focus on distant subjects.
Control Ring Options Press the d button M z menu icon M Control ring options M k button Select the option for the control ring when the focus-mode selector is set to q (autofocus). Option Description Exposure compensation (default setting) Exposure compensation (A69) can be set with the control ring. ISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity (A137) can be set with the control ring when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, or Movie manual (except when an HS movie option is selected in Movie options).
AE/AF Lock Button Press the d button M z menu icon M AE/AF lock button M k button Set the function to be performed when the o (AE-L/AF-L) button is pressed while shooting. Option 1 2 Description AE/AF lock (default setting) Locks both the focus and exposure while the o button is pressed. AE lock only Locks only the exposure while the o button is pressed.1 AE lock (Hold) Locks the exposure when the o button is pressed. To unlock, press the button again.
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 (A24). You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min.
HDMI Press the d button M z menu icon M HDMI M k button Set the HDMI output of the camera. You can output the live view image to HDMI-compatible devices without the information display, or set the output resolution. Option Description On Output the live view image without the information display to an HDMI-compatible device. Use this option when you want to record images from the camera to a commercially available external recorder. • Rotate the mode dial to Movie manual.
Option HDMI output Description Select the image resolution when Clean HDMI output is set to On. • The image resolution setting is fixed at Auto when Clean HDMI output is set to Off. • The camera screen does not turn on while the camera is connected to an HDMIcompatible device.
Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Option Description a Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (A103), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. • The power-on lamp slowly flashes while the battery is charging. When charging is complete, the power-on lamp stops flashing and turns on.
Image Comment Press the d button M z menu icon M Image comment M k button Attach a comment that was previously registered to images that will be captured. You can imprint the attached comment to images that will be sent to a smart device using the SnapBridge app. You must configure the SnapBridge app in advance. See the 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 the 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 (default setting) 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.
Reset File Numbering Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset file numbering M k button When Yes is selected, the sequential numbering of file numbers is reset (A208). After resetting, a new folder is created and the file number for the next image captured starts with “0001.” B Notes About Reset File Numbering Reset file numbering cannot be applied when the folder number reaches 999 and there are images in the folder. Insert a new memory card or format the memory card (A176).
Peaking Press the d button M z menu icon M Peaking M k button Option Description On (default setting) When operating manual focus, focusing is assisted by highlighting areas that are in focus in white on the image displayed on the screen (A67, 68). Off Peaking is disabled. Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • The network menu settings are also restored to their default values.
Technical Notes Notices................................................................................................................................... 186 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................ 188 Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................... 190 The Camera .................................................................................................................
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Notes About Wireless Communication Functions Restrictions on Wireless Devices The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries.
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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.
Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source or Memory Card Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being saved or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the memory card or internal circuitry. Notes About the Monitor • Monitors (including electronic viewfinders) are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.
Carrying Spare Batteries Whenever possible, carry fully charged spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. Using the Battery When Cold On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning.
The Charging AC Adapter • The EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another make or model of device. • Do not use any USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.
Formatting • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera. We recommend formatting new memory cards with this camera before using them with this camera. • Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens/ viewfinder Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end).
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. A Cause/Solution The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or battery temperature has cooled before resuming use. – Memory card is write protected. The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position. 16, 193 This card cannot be used. An error occurred while accessing the memory card.
Display A Cause/Solution Set the focus-mode selector to MF. When Clean HDMI output is set to On and the camera is connected to an HDMI-compatible device, set the 5, 177 focus-mode selector to r. Memory contains no images. Insert a memory card that contains images. 16 File contains no image data. The file was not created or edited with this camera. The file cannot be viewed on this camera. View the file using a computer or the device used to create or edit this file. – All images are hidden.
Display A Cause/Solution Printer error: check printer status. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: check paper. Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: paper jam. Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: out of paper.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem A Cause/Solution The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Problem Cause/Solution 17 The battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged. • Confirm all connections. • When connected to a computer, the camera may not charge for any of the reasons described below. - Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu. - Battery charging stops if the camera is turned off. - Battery charging is not possible if the camera’s display language and date and time have not been set, or the date and time were reset after the camera’s clock battery was exhausted.
Problem Cause/Solution Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when the camera is turned on. The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. Configure the camera settings again. • The internal clock battery is used to power the camera clock and to retain certain settings.
Problem The camera cannot focus. Colored stripes appear on the screen when shooting. Cause/Solution A • The subject is too close. Try shooting using the Scene auto selector or Close-up scene mode, or the macro close-up focus mode. • Incorrect focus mode setting. Check or change the setting. • The subject is hard to focus on. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. 31, 34, 36, 54, 62 61 65 113, 172 24, 140 • Subject is not in focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Problem No sound when the shutter is released. Cause/Solution Off is selected for Shutter sound in Sound settings in the setup menu. No sound is produced with some shooting modes and settings, even when On is selected. A 78, 113, 175 Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu. AFAF-assist assist illuminator may not light depending on the position of 113, illuminator does the focus area or the current scene mode, even when Auto is 172 not light. selected. Images appear smeared.
Problem Saving images takes time. A ring-shaped belt or rainbowcolored stripe appears on the screen or images. Cause/Solution It may take more time to save images in the following situations: • When the noise reduction function is in operation • When the flash mode is set to V (auto with red-eye reduction/red-eye reduction) • When capturing images in the following scene modes.
Problem Cause/Solution Cannot zoom in on image. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies. • This camera may not be able to zoom in on images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • When zooming in on a small-sized image, the magnification rate shown on the screen may differ from the actual magnification rate of the image. – Cannot edit image. • Some images cannot be edited. Images that have already been edited may not be edited again.
Problem Cause/Solution Cannot upload images to a smart device that has a wireless connection established with the SnapBridge app.1 • Perform the operations described below when uploading automatically. - On the camera, set Network menu M Send while shooting M Still images 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 Cause/Solution The camera does not respond when operating the ML-L7 Remote Control.2 Cannot be paired with the ML-L7 Remote Control.2 Check the Network menu settings on the camera. • Select Remote control in Choose connection. • Set Airplane mode to Off. • Set Bluetooth M Connection to Enable. 161 Images saved in the camera are not displayed on a connected smart device or computer.
File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN0001.JPG (1) (2) (3) (1) Identifier Not shown on the screen of the camera.
Optional Accessories Battery charger MH-29 Battery Charger Charging time is about 3 hours for a fully exhausted battery. EH-5b/EH-5c AC Adapter and EP-5C Power Connector When the power connector is inserted into the camera and the AC adapter is connected, the camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. The AC adapter and the power connector are available separately.
External microphone • ME-1 Stereo External Microphone microphone connector • ME-W1 Wireless Microphone Connect the audio cable (included with the wireless microphone) to the headphone jack of the receiver and the external microphone connector of the camera. See the documentation provided with the ME-W1 for more information. MC-DC2 Remote Cord You can use the MC-DC2 to release the shutter when it is connected to the accessory terminal.
Speedlights (External Flash Units) The following Speedlights can be used with the camera. The standard i-TTL flash function is available. • SB-5000, SB-700, SB-500 How to Attach the Speedlight • Do not raise the built-in flash. • Refer to the documentation provided with your Speedlight for more information on how to attach and detach the Speedlight with a locking pin and other details. • Attempting to attach an accessory that does not support this camera may damage the camera and the accessory.
Functions That Can Be Used in Combination with the Speedlight SB-5000 SB-700 – – – Standard i-TTL flash w w w AA Auto aperture flash – – – A Non-TTL auto flash w – – M Manual flash w w – GN Distance-priority manual flash w w – RPT Repeating flash w – – w w w i-TTL balanced fill-flash i-TTL Red-eye reduction C SB-500 Notes About i-TTL Flash • The monitor preflashes are fired to measure the reflecting light from a subject in order to adjust the flash output of the Spe
ML-L7 Remote Control You can pair the camera with the ML-L7 Remote Control (available separately) (A216) via Bluetooth, and use it to control the camera. The functions described in “Parts and Functions of the Remote Control (for P1000)” (A214) can be performed when shooting with this camera. • The camera can only be paired with one remote control at a time. When the camera is paired with a different remote control, only the most recent pairing information is saved.
Parts and Functions of the Remote Control (for P1000) 1 5 2 6 3 7 8 4 Parts Function 1 – button/+ button Zooms out when the – button is pressed and zooms in when the + button is pressed, while the shooting screen is displayed. 2 Movie recording button Starts recording a movie when the button is pressed, and stops recording when pressed again.
Parts Function 7 Applies the selected item. When adjusting manual k (apply selection) button focus, press this button to stop focusing. 8 w1 (Function 1) / w2 (Function 2) buttons Cannot be used with this camera. Status Lamp on the Remote Control (for P1000) Color Status Description Green Flashing about every second Remote control is searching for device that has already been paired. Green Flashing quickly (about every 0.5 second) Pairing process is being performed.
Pairing the Camera and Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time, it must be paired with the camera. 1 2 Press the d button on the camera. 3 Select Choose connection, and press the k button. Press the multi selector J, use HI to select the q menu icon, and press the k button. Airplane mode Choose connection Connect to smart device Connection to remote Send while shooting Wi-Fi 4 Select Remote control, and press the k button.
6 Press and hold (for at least three seconds) the power button on the remote control. • Pairing starts for the camera and remote control. While the process is being performed, the status lamp on the remote control flashes about every 0.5 second. • When pairing is complete, a connection is established between the camera and the remote control. When you enter shooting mode, the Z icon is displayed on the shooting screen. • If a pairing failure message is displayed, perform the procedure again from step 5.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P1000 Digital Camera Type Number of effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom magnification Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range Focus-area selection Viewfinder Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Compact digital camera 16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels NIKKOR lens with 125× optical zoom 4.
Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats 8.1 cm (3.2-in.), approx. 921k-dot (RGB), wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment, vari-angle TFT LCD Approx. 99% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture) Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture) SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card DCF and Exif 2.
Flash [W]: Approx. 0.3–12 m (12 in.–41 ft) Approx. 5.0–8.0 m (17–26 ft) (focal length equivalent to that of 2000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) Range of built-in • When focal length is equivalent to that of 3000 mm lens in flash (approx.) 35mm [135] format: Approx. 7.0–8.2 m (23–26 ft) (ISO (ISO sensitivity: Auto) sensitivity: 3200), Approx. 7.
Power sources Charging time Battery life1 Still images Movie recording (actual battery life for recording)2 Tripod socket Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity One EN-EL20a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (included) EH-5b/EH-5c AC Adapter; requires EP-5C Power Connector (available separately) Approx. 3 h (when using EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter and when no charge remains) Approx. 250 shots when using EN-EL20a Approx.
EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, MAX 0.14 A Rated output DC 5.0 V, 1.0 A Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.) (excluding plug adapter) For Argentina: Approx. 55 × 63 × 59 mm (2.2 × 2.5 × 2.4 in.) For India: Approx. 55 × 63.5 × 59 mm For Korea: Approx. 55 × 67 × 59 mm Weight Approx. 51 g (1.8 oz) (excluding plug adapter) For Argentina and India: Approx. 76 g (2.7 oz) For Korea: Approx.
Memory Cards That Can Be Used The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • The camera supports UHS-I. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (when recording 4K UHD movies at an image size/frame rate of 2160/30p or 2160/25p, cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or faster are recommended). When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
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Index Symbols A Auto mode ...................................... 31, 32 p Creative mode......................... 31, 44 y Scene mode........................ 31, 33 l Aperture-priority auto mode ....................................................................... 31, 46 k Shutter-priority auto mode.... 31, 46 g Moon mode ........................... 31, 33, 40 L Bird-watching mode ........ 31, 33, 40 j Programmed auto mode ........ 31, 46 u Movie manual mode............ 31, 94 m Manual mode ...............
Color temperature................................... 130 Command dial ........................................ 7, 46 Computer.......................................... 103, 109 Connect to smart device ........... 118, 161 Connection to remote ................ 118, 161 Connector cover.......................... 3, 17, 103 Continuous ..................... 40, 70, 116, 133 Contrast.......................................................... 126 Control ring............................................
Full-time AF....................................... 143, 153 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously.............................................. 75 H HDMI ..................................................... 119, 177 HDMI micro connector................... 3, 104 HDR...................................................................... 37 High-speed continuous ....................... 133 Histogram .................................... 13, 69, 167 HS movie ............................................
Picture Control .............................................. 70, 116, 117, 124 Playback ................................................... 27, 90 Playback menu ............................... 118, 157 Playback mode ............................................. 27 Playback zoom..................................... 27, 80 Portrait b......................................................... 33 Power.................................................................. 19 Power connector..........................
Superlapse movie o...................... 33, 98 Sync with smart device ........................ 164 Zoom microphone....................... 117, 155 T Target finding AF.............................. 63, 141 Telephoto......................................................... 71 Thumbnail playback.......................... 27, 81 Time difference.......................................... 164 Time setting (long time-exposure) ................................................................................
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