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 12)”. • Be sure to read “ Do not point the lens at the sun (page 285)” in “ Caring for the product (page 285)”. • If this is your first time using the camera, see “ Getting started (page 36)”and “ Basic operations of shooting and playback (page 47)”. • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Types of manuals The following manuals are available for this camera. Manual Description Reference Manual (this manual) Explains details about using the camera. Online Manual You can view the Reference Manual content online. https://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/p950/en/ SnapBridge Online Help Explains details about using the app for smart devices, “SnapBridge”. https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html Quick Start Guide A manual included with the camera.
Table of contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 8 Read this first ....................................................................................................................................... 9 For your safety .................................................................................................................................. 12 Parts of the camera .............................
Landscape ..........................................................................................................................................................81 Sports ....................................................................................................................................................................82 Night portrait ...................................................................................................................................................
Time-lapse movie ..........................................................................................................................153 Operations during movie playback ........................................................................................156 Editing movies ............................................................................................................................... 158 Using the menu .................................................................................
Filter effects ....................................................................................................................................................214 Slide show .......................................................................................................................................................216 Protect ...............................................................................................................................................................
Accessories ......................................................................................................................... 254 List of accessories ......................................................................................................................... 255 EH-5d AC Adapter and EP-5C Power Connector ................................................................258 Speedlights (external flash units) ..................................................................................
Introduction Read this first ........................................................................................................................... 9 For your safety ......................................................................................................................
Read this first Descriptions in this manual • Symbols Symbol Description This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks notes and information that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks other pages containing relevant information. • SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual. • Smartphones and tablets are referred to as “smart devices.
● Before taking important pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction. ● Use only Nikon brand electronic accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry.
● Disposing of data storage devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
For your safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For your safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. DANGER Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury. WARNING Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.
• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire. • Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents. • 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.
• Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities. • Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
• If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in eye injuries. WARNING for batteries • Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention. • Keep batteries out of reach of household pets and other animals. The batteries could leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire if bitten, chewed, or otherwise damaged by animals.
Parts of the camera The camera body ................................................................................................................. 17 Principle functions of the controls ................................................................................ 20 The monitor/viewfinder .................................................................................................... 25 Switching the information displayed on the screen ( button) ...................
The camera body 1 2 Command dial 3 Power switch/power-on lamp (charge lamp) .......................34, 41, 44 4 Mode dial ............................................... 61 5 Microphone (stereo) ..........145, 208 6 Zoom control Eyelet for strap .................................... 37 9 Lens Self-timer lamp ..................... 102, 104 7 Red-eye reduction lamp ............101 AF-assist illuminator ..................... 235 8 (function) button ..................
14 Built-in flash .................................. 52, 99 20 15 (flash pop-up) button ..................... ................................................................52, 99 21 16 External microphone connector cover ...................................................... 256 17 Accessory shoe .....................255, 259 18 Diopter adjustment control ....... 54 19 Speaker ......................................156, 238 Side dial ................................................
24 Electronic viewfinder ......................54 34 25 Eye sensor ..............................................54 35 (menu) button ..........162, 166 26 (monitor) button ......................54 27 (AE-L/AF-L) button ......111, 237 36 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover ................................................39 28 Focus-mode selector ........ 106, 113 37 Power connector cover (for optional AC adapter) ................... 255 29 ( movie-record) button .........................
Principle functions of the controls Control Main function For shooting Select a shooting mode. Selecting a shooting mode (mode dial) (page 61) Mode dial For shooting Select (autofocus) or (manual focus). Using autofocus (page 106) Using manual focus (page 113) Focus-mode selector For shooting Lock the exposure or focus.
Control Main function For shooting Widen the angle of view temporarily. Using the snap-back zoom (temporarily widening the visible range) (page 126) (snap-back zoom) button Side zoom control For shooting Move toward (telephoto) to zoom in closer to the subject, and move toward (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a larger area. Using the side zoom control (page 125) For shooting • When the focus-mode selector is set to : Change the setting that is selected in [Assign side dial].
Control Main function For shooting • While the shooting screen is displayed: Display the following setting screens by pressing: - Up ( ): (flash mode) - Right ( ): (exposure compensation) - Down ( ): (focus mode) (Available only when the focus-mode selector is set to .
Control Main function For shooting • When the shooting mode is : Set the flexible program. • When the shooting mode is , , or [Manual] in (Movie manual): Set the shutter speed. , Command dial , , and modes (page 63) For playback Change the magnification rate of a zoomed image. For shooting/playback Display or close the menu.
Control Main function For shooting Delete the last image that was saved. Deleting images (page 57) (delete) button For playback Delete images.
The monitor/viewfinder The information that is displayed on the screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Shooting screen Shooting mode ..................................61 10 2 Flash mode ............................................99 11 Image size ...........................................175 3 Focus mode ............................106, 113 12 Easy panorama ................................... 89 13 Long exposure NR (when [Off] is set) ..............................
17 Exposure indicator ............................66 25 Shutter speed ......................................63 18 Flash exposure compensation ..................................196 26 Auto exposure (AE)/Autofocus (AF) lock (still image) .........111, 237 19 Exposure compensation value .......................................................117 20 21 Remaining movie recording time ..............................................145, 147 Flash-ready indicator ...................
34 Location data ....................................243 35 Wi-Fi communication ..................223 36 Bluetooth remote control connected .......................................... 264 44 Noise reduction burst/single shot .................................................... 81, 86 45 Time-lapse movie .......................... 153 46 Exposure bracketing .................... 190 37 Bluetooth communication .......223 47 Hand-held/tripod ......................83, 85 38 Airplane mode ........
52 Focus area (target finding AF) ......... .......................................................... 108, 191 53 Focus area (center, manual) .............. .................................................. 79, 111, 191 54 Focus area (face detection, pet detection) .............. 92, 104, 110, 191 58 Histogram ........................................... 229 59 Framing border ([Bird-watching] or [Moon] mode, or snap-back zoom) .....................................
60 Framing grid ......................................229 61 Virtual horizon .......................
Playback screen 1 Protect ...................................................218 13 Image size ...........................................175 14 Movie options ..................................204 2 Sequence display (when [Individual pictures] is selected) .............................................. 221 15 Easy panorama ................................... 89 16 Small picture .....................................220 3 Skin softening .................................. 213 4 Filter effects .
Tone level information 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. 1 Current image number/total number of images Histogram 2 3 • A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image.
Switching the information displayed on the screen ( button) To switch the information displayed on the screen during shooting or playback, press the (display) button. You can also hide the information. For shooting 1: Show information1 2: Movie frame1 Display the range of a movie in a frame. 3: Display only the framing grid, histogram, and virtual horizon2 4: Hide information 1 2 The framing grid, histogram, and virtual horizon are displayed depending on the [Monitor settings (page 229)].
For playback 1: Show information 2: Tone level information (except movies)* Display a histogram, tone level and shooting information. Tone level information (page 31) 3: Image comment, copyright information* Image comment (page 241), Copyright information (page 242) 4: Hide information * If images in a sequence are displayed individually and you press the information is displayed.
Power-on lamp (charge lamp) The power-on lamp (charge lamp) turns on or flashes in the following situations. Status On Meaning • Turns on immediately after the camera is turned on. When the monitor is on, the power-on lamp turns off. • The camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable (when the [Charge by computer] [Off] is set, or when charging setup menu is complete with [Auto]). • The camera is connected to an HDMI-compatible device with the HDMI cable.
Status Flashing quickly Meaning • The battery cannot be charged. Charging the battery (page 41) When the power-on lamp (charge lamp) quickly flashes (page 241) The battery (page 286) • If [Battery exhausted.] is displayed on the screen, charge or replace the battery. • The inside of the camera or the battery has become hot. The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or battery temperature has cooled before resuming use.
Getting started Attaching the strap ............................................................................................................. 37 Attaching/removing the lens cap and lens hood .................................................... 38 Inserting the battery and memory card ......................................................................39 Charging the battery ..........................................................................................................
Attaching the strap Attach the strap to the left and right side of the camera.
Attaching/removing the lens cap and lens hood • When you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to protect the lens. • When the lens hood is attached, it cuts out light which adversely affects the image, and also helps protect the camera. Remove the lens hood when shooting with a flash or when the AF-assist illuminator is necessary for shooting. • Turn off the camera before attaching/removing the lens hood.
Inserting the battery and memory card 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery and memory card. • With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (1), and fully insert the battery (2). • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (3). • Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
• 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. button, and select the setup • Insert the memory card into the camera, press the menu [Format card]. Removing the battery or memory card Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and screen have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Charging the battery 1 Use the USB cable (included) to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the camera with the battery inserted. 2 Insert the plug of the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. • 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. • When charging starts, the power-on lamp (charge lamp) flashes. The charging time for a fully exhausted battery is about 3 hours.
3 When charging is complete, unplug the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the USB cable. 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.
Opening the monitor • You can adjust the direction and angle of the monitor. For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the back of the camera, facing out (5). • When you are not using or carrying the camera, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen facing in (1). Notes about the monitor • The monitor’s adjustable range may be limited when a cable or accessories are attached to the camera.
Camera setup When the camera is turned on for the first time, screens to set the display language and camera clock are displayed. Use the multi selector (1) and (apply selection) button (2) to select and adjust settings. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. 2 Press on the multi selector to highlight a language and press the button to select. • The displayed languages vary depending on the country or region.
3 Select [Yes] and press the 4 Highlight your home time zone and press the button. • To turn daylight saving time on, press ; button. will be displayed above the map. Press to turn daylight saving time off. 5 6 Press to select a date format and press the Set the date and time. • Press to highlight items and • Select the minute field and press the 7 button. When prompted, press button. to change them. button to confirm the setting.
To change the time zone and date setting [Time zone and date]. Set in the setup menu [Time zone], the time is one hour earlier when daylight In [Time zone and date] saving time is on, and goes back one hour when it is off.
Basic operations of shooting and playback Shooting still images ..........................................................................................................48 Recording movies ................................................................................................................53 Switching between the monitor and viewfinder .....................................................54 Playing back images ......................................................................................
Shooting still images (auto) mode is used here as an example. (auto) mode enables you to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining on the shooting screen. . • Battery level (1) : The battery level is high. : The battery level is low. • Number of exposures remaining (2) (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen • Press the each time.
3 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, eye sensor, microphone, and speaker. 4 Frame the picture. • • • • Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. To zoom in, move toward (1). To zoom out, move toward (2).
5 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 a tripod • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations: - When shooting in dim lighting and the flash is - When the zoom is at a telephoto position (off) • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, select the setup menu [Vibration reduction] [Off] to prevent potential errors caused by this function. • After attaching the camera to a tripod, make sure that the camera does not fall over when zooming the lens in or out.
Using the built-in flash In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, press the (flash pop-up) button 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.
Recording movies Display the shooting screen and press the ( movie-record) button to start recording a movie. Press the ( ) button again to end recording. • When you rotate the mode dial to (Movie manual), you can set the shutter speed and f-number for movie recording. • For information about recording and playing back movies, see “ Movies (page 144)”.
Switching between the monitor and viewfinder It is recommended that you use the viewfinder (1) 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 (monitor) button to switch the display between the monitor and viewfinder.
Playing back images 1 Press the mode. (playback) button to enter full-frame playback • If you press and hold down the 2 button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Use the multi selector • • • • • • • to display the previous image, or to display the next image. to scroll through the images quickly. Press and hold down Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector.
• Sequence images Viewing images in a sequence (page 138) • Movies Basic operations of movie recording and movie playback (page 145) Operations during movie playback (page 156) 56 Basic operations of shooting and playback Playing back images
Deleting images 1 In playback mode, press the (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. 2 Use the multi selector method and press the 3 to select the desired deletion button. • If you selected [Current image] or [All images], proceed to step 6. button. • To exit without deleting, press the Use the multi selector you want to delete.
4 Use to show or hide . • Show 5 6 under images that you want to delete. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select additional images. Press the button to apply the image selection. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, select [Yes] and press the button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered. • The message in the confirmation dialog varies depending on the selected deletion method.
Deleting images captured continuously (sequence) • Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence, and only the first image of the sequence (the key picture) is displayed in playback mode (default setting). • If you press the button while a key picture is displayed for a sequence of images, all images in the sequence are deleted. • To delete individual images in a sequence, press the button to display them one at a button.
Shooting features Selecting a shooting mode (mode dial) ......................................................................61 Auto mode (standard shooting) .....................................................................................62 , , , and modes ....................................................................................................... 63 Shooting with the Bulb setting or Time setting (when in mode) ................. 69 (user settings) mode .................................
Selecting a shooting mode (mode dial) You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera body. Shooting mode (Auto) mode Description Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. , , , and modes Select these modes for greater control over shutter speed and f‑number. (User settings) mode The frequently used settings in , , , and modes can be saved.
Auto mode (standard shooting) 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.
, , , and modes In , , , and 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. Shooting mode Programmed auto Description You can let the camera adjust the shutter speed (4) and f‑number (5). • The combination of shutter speed and f‑number can be changed by rotating the command dial (1) (flexible program).
Shooting mode Manual Description Set both the shutter speed (4) and f‑number (5). Rotate the command dial (1) to set the shutter speed. Rotate the multi selector (2) to set the f‑number. Exposure indicator (when in mode) (page 66) • You can use the Bulb setting or Time setting to capture images with a long time-exposure. • The allocations of the controls for setting the exposure can be changed in the setup menu [Toggle Av/Tv selection (page 244)].
The camera can blur the subject’s background intentionally, or bring the subject, foreground, and background into focus. • Small f-number (larger aperture) f/2.8 • Large f-number (smaller aperture) f/8 Shutter speed and f‑number • The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position, f‑number, or ISO sensitivity setting. • The f‑number of this camera also changes depending on the zoom position.
shutter-release button is pressed halfway (except when the shutter speed setting or f-number. Exposure indicator (when in mode is used). Change the mode) The degree of deviation between the adjusted exposure value and the optimal exposure value measured by the camera is displayed in the exposure indicator on the screen. The degree of deviation in the exposure indicator is displayed in terms of EV (-2 to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV).
The control range of the shutter speed ( , , modes) , and 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.
Setting ISO sensitivity1 Continuous 1 2 3 4 Control range (second) 1600 1/2000 2–2 s ( or mode) 1/4000 2, 3–30 s ( mode) 1/4000 2, 3–30 s ( mode)4 3200 1/2000 2–1 s ( or mode) 1/4000 2, 3–30 s ( or mode) 6400 1/2000 2–1/2 s ( or 1/4000 2, 3–15 s ( or Continuous H, Continuous L 1/40002, 3–1/30 s Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps 1/4000–1/125 s Continuous H: 60 fps 1/4000–1/60 s Intvl timer shooting Same as when [Single] is set mode) mode) The ISO sensitivity setting is restricted
Shooting with the Bulb setting or Time setting (when in 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. Option Description Bulb The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is pressed, and it closes when the button is released.
Notes about shooting with the Bulb or Time setting • The Bulb or Time setting cannot be used when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [100-3200], [100-6400], [3200], or [6400]. • The Bulb or Time setting cannot be used when a setting other than [Single] is selected for [Continuous]. Long time-exposures • It may take longer for the camera to save images if a slow shutter speed is used when shooting.
(user settings) mode Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting with (programmed auto), (shutter-priority auto), (aperture-priority auto), or (manual) can be saved in . Rotate the mode dial to to retrieve the settings saved in [Save user settings]. • Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or change the settings as required. Saving settings in mode (Save user settings) The frequently used settings in , , , and modes can be saved.
4 Use the multi selector press the button. to select [Save user settings], and • The previous saved settings are overwritten by the current settings as the Resetting mode. (user settings) mode If the shooting menu [Reset user settings] is selected, the settings that are saved in the user settings are restored to their default values. Notes about the clock battery If the internal clock battery is exhausted, the settings saved in any important setting is recommended. will be reset.
• Distance to a subject, magnification rate, and peaking level Using manual focus (page 113) Display settings • Monitor and viewfinder display Switching between the monitor and viewfinder (page 54) • Displayed information The monitor/viewfinder (page 25) Shooting menu • Image quality Image quality (page 174) • Image size Image size (page 175) • Picture Control Picture Control (page 177) • Custom Picture Control Custom Picture Control (page 180) • White balance White balance (page 181) • Metering Metering (p
• Zoom memory Zoom memory (page 200) • Startup zoom position Startup zoom position (page 201) • M exposure preview M exposure preview (page 201) Setup menu • Monitor settings Monitor settings (page 229) 74 Shooting features (user settings) mode
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 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Press the 3 4 . button. • The effect selection screen is displayed. Use the multi selector to select an effect (1). • The effect group (2) can be changed by rotating the command dial. • To exit without saving the selection, press . To adjust the effect, press .
5 Use to highlight the desired option and then press . • Select [Amount], [Exposure compensation], [Contrast], [Hue], [Saturation], [Filter], or [Peripheral illumination]. The options that can be selected vary depending on the group. 6 Use 7 Press the shutter-release button or to shoot. to adjust the effect level and press the ( button. movie-record) button • When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on the subject.
• Shooting menu The shooting menu (common across shooting modes) (page 174) 77 Shooting features Creative mode (applying effects when shooting)
Scene mode (shooting suited to the shooting conditions) Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. 1 Rotate the mode dial to (bird-watching), (moon), or • If you select or (1), the camera switches to the shooting screen. Bird-watching (page 79) Moon (page 80) • If you select (2), proceed to step 2. 2 Press the 3 Use the multi selector to select a scene mode, and press the button. button.
Portrait (page 81) Landscape (page 81) Sports (page 82) Night portrait (page 83) Party/indoor (page 83) Beach (page 84) Snow (page 84) Sunset (page 84) Dusk/dawn (page 85) Night landscape (page 85) Close-up (page 86) Food (page 87) Fireworks show (page 88) Backlighting (page 88) Easy panorama (page 89) Pet portrait (page 92) Selective color (page 93) Multiple exp. Lighten (page 94) Time-lapse movie (page 153) Bird-watching Use when shooting birds staying still at a distance. 1 Rotate the mode dial to .
2 Frame a bird in the framing border (1). • At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the 3 angle of view equivalent to that of a 500 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format) (default setting). • You can change the angle of view for the framing border by pressing the button and selecting [Focal length selection]. Press the button. • The camera zooms in so that the area inside the framing border takes up the entire 4 angle of view (focal length).
2 Frame the moon in the framing border (1). • At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the 3 angle of view equivalent to that of a 1000 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format) (default setting). • You can change the angle of view for the framing border by pressing the button and selecting [Focal length selection]. Press the button. • The camera zooms in so that the area inside the framing border takes up the entire angle of view (focal length).
Rotate the mode dial to button button Option Landscape Description Noise reduction burst This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise. Single shot (default setting) 1 2 Saves images with emphasized outlines and contrast. Select [Noise reduction burst] or [Single shot]. Frame the subject and take a picture. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The position of the area cannot be moved. • The camera focuses at infinity.
• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The position of the area cannot be moved. Notes about [Sports] • 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. Memory cards that can be used (page 40) • Focus, exposure, and hue for the second and subsequent images are fixed at the values determined with the first image.
Rotate the mode dial to button button Party/indoor • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The position of the area cannot be moved. • To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, select the setup menu [Vibration reduction] [Off]. See “ Using a tripod (page 51)” when using a tripod. Beach Shoot bright and vivid seas, lakes, and beaches in daylight.
Dusk/dawn Use this mode to shoot landscapes with little natural light, such as before dawn or after sunset. Rotate the mode dial to button button Dusk/dawn • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The position of the area cannot be moved. • The camera focuses at infinity. • Use of a tripod is recommended ( Using a tripod (page 51)). When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, select the setup menu [Vibration reduction] [Off].
2 Frame the subject and take a picture. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The position of the area cannot be moved. • The camera focuses at infinity. • For [Hand-held]: - While the icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the shutterrelease button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed.
2 Frame the subject and take a picture. • The focus mode ( Available focus modes (page 107)) setting is changed to [Macro close-up] and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can move the focus area. Press the button, use the multi selector or rotate it to move the focus area, and press the button to apply the setting.
2 Frame the subject and take a picture. • The focus mode ( Available focus modes (page 107)) setting is changed to [Macro close-up] and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can move the focus area. Press the button, use the multi selector or rotate it to move the focus area, and press the button to apply the setting. Fireworks show The camera captures fireworks at a slow shutter speed.
2 Frame the subject and take a picture. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The position of the area cannot be moved. • If [On] is set: - When there is a big difference between the bright and dark areas, the HDR icon on the shooting screen changes to green. - When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots images continuously and saves the following two images.
1 Select [Normal (180°)] or range and press the button. 2 Frame the first edge of the panorama scene, and then press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. [Wide (360°)] as the shooting • The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The position of the area 3 cannot be moved. Press the shutter-release button all the way, and then remove your finger from the shutter-release button.
4 Move the camera in one of the four directions until the guide indicator (1) reaches the end. • When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins. • Shooting ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range. • Focus and exposure are locked until shooting ends. Example of camera movement • Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the ).
• When [Normal (180°)] is set • When [Wide (360°)] is set Easy panorama playback See “ Playback with easy panorama (page 140)” for information about easy panorama playback. Pet portrait Use this mode when taking pictures of pets. When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the face of a dog or cat and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when the face of a dog or cat is detected (pet portrait auto release).
1 2 Select [Single] or [Continuous]. Point the camera at a dog or cat, and wait for the shutter to release automatically or press the shutter-release button. [Pet portrait auto release] The following settings can be set when you press the multi selector • ( ). [Pet portrait auto release]: The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects the face of a dog or cat. - Pet portrait auto release is set to [ ] after five bursts have been taken.
Rotate the mode dial to button 1 button Use the command dial to select the desired color, and press the button to apply the color. • To change the color selection, press the 2 Selective color button again. Frame the subject and take a picture. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The position of the area cannot be moved. Multiple exp. Lighten Light trails such as the flow of car lights or motion of stars are captured.
1 Select [Nightscape + light trails], [Fireworks]. [Star trails], or • For [Nightscape + light trails]: - You can rotate the command dial to set the desired interval between the shots. The set interval becomes the shutter speed. - Set the focus on the subject. Focusing in [Nightscape + light trails] (page 96) • For [Star trails]: - Set the focus on the subject. Focusing in [Star trails] (page 96) • For [Fireworks]: - You can rotate the command dial to set the desired interval between the shots.
3 After capturing the desired composite image, press the button to end shooting. • If you continue shooting, details in the composited areas may be lost. • For [Nightscape + light trails]: - When 50 shots are taken, the camera automatically stops shooting. - For every 10 shots taken, one composite image with trails overlapped from the start of shooting is automatically saved.
• To adjust the focus, switch to [Infinity] or manual focus. Available focus modes (page 107) Using manual focus (page 113) Time remaining You can check the time remaining until shooting automatically ends on the screen.
Setting the flash mode, self-timer, focus mode, and exposure compensation When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector ( ) ( ) ( ) to set the functions described below. ( ) 1 Flash mode The flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. Flash mode (page 99) 2 Exposure compensation You can adjust overall image brightness.
Flash mode You can change the flash settings to match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the (flash pop-up) button to raise the built-in flash. • When the built-in flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled and is displayed on the shooting screen. • Make sure that the built-in flash is lowered when using a Speedlight. 2 Press the multi selector 3 Select the desired flash mode and press the ( ). • For information about the types of flash modes, see “ 100)”.
The flash-ready indicator While the built-in flash is charging, flashes. The camera cannot shoot images. If charging is complete, is displayed steadily when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Available flash modes Option Auto Description 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 redeye reduction/ Red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash.
1 Flash mode , 1 , 1 1 1 Auto – – – – Auto with redeye reduction – – – – – – – – Red-eye reduction – 2 Fill flash Standard flash – – – Slow sync – – Rear-curtain sync 1 2 When shooting with [Auto with red-eye reduction] in (auto) mode, and when shooting mode , , , or is used, the applied setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. Availability depends on the setting.
Self-timer The camera releases the shutter when the set number of seconds elapses after you press the shutter-release button. 1 Press the multi selector 2 Select the number of seconds until the shutter is released, and press the button. ( ). • [ 3 10s] (10 seconds): Use on important occasions such as weddings, or to prevent camera shake. This setting is recommended when shooting in a telephoto position with the camera attached to a tripod. • [ 3s] (3 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.
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 self-timer is set to [OFF]. When the shooting mode is Moon, the self-timer is not automatically set to [OFF]. To end self-timer, select [OFF] in step 2. • To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button again.
Smile timer 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 (auto), or when the scene mode is [Portrait] or [Night portrait]. 1 Press the multi selector , , , , or ( ). • Change any flash mode, exposure, or shooting menu settings before pressing 2 Select [Smile timer], and press the • If the setting is not applied by pressing the canceled.
3 Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile without pressing the shutter-release button. • Point the camera at a human face. • If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is automatically released. 4 • Whenever the camera detects a smiling face, it automatically releases the shutter. • The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting. End automatic shooting. • To end automatic shooting with smile timer, return to step 1 and select [OFF].
Using autofocus Set the focus-mode selector to (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 2 Select the desired focus mode and press the ( ). • For information about the types of focus modes, see “ (page 107)”. • If the setting is not applied by pressing the canceled. 106 Shooting features Using autofocus button.
Available focus modes Option Autofocus Description Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more, or 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in.) 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. Macro close-up Infinity Set when taking close-up pictures.
The shutter-release button Operation Press halfway Description To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. • Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed halfway. • The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.
• 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. • If no main subject is detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus are displayed in green.
Using face detection In the following settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • [Portrait] or [Night portrait] scene mode • [Smile timer] • When [AF area mode] is set to [Face priority] If the camera detects more than one face, a double border (1) is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Notes about skin softening • It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting. • Under some shooting conditions, the desired results may not be achieved, and effects may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces. Subjects not suitable for autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations.
1 2 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. Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture. • Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject. 3 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
Using manual focus Set the focus-mode selector to (manual focus) to adjust the focus manually.
1 Use the side dial to adjust the focus. • If the screen above is not displayed, press the multi selector • • • • or rotate the side dial (1). Press to switch the view between 1×, 2×, and 4×. To adjust the focus in higher detail, rotate the side dial slowly. When is pressed, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame with autofocus. The manual focus can be operated after the camera focuses with autofocus.
2 Press the multi selector . • The set focus is locked. • Press the shutter-release button all the way to take the picture. to display the screen in step 1. • To readjust the focus, press 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 distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
• operation on the multi selector and the focus-mode selector operation are disabled.
Exposure compensation You can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press the multi selector 2 Select a compensation value and press the ( ). button. • 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 button. The exposure compensation setting • If the setting is applied in , , or mode, it will remain saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
Using the histogram A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash. • The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels. • Increasing the exposure compensation value shifts the tone distribution to the right, and decreasing it shifts the tone distribution to the left.
Default settings (flash, self-timer, and focus mode) The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below.
Flash mode (moon) (bird-watching) (movie manual) 2 3s 2 OFF 2 OFF OFF (creative) , , Self-timer Focus mode 2 11 5 OFF1 , and OFF1 (user settings) 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. 4 May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.
Using the (function) button If you press the button in pre-saved menu options. 1 Press the displayed. , , , , or mode, you can quickly configure the (function) button when the shooting screen is • The setting options of the menu that was set (default setting is [Continuous]) and [Fn button] can be selected.
2 Use the multi selector to select a setting and press the button. • If the setting is not applied by pressing the button, the selection will be canceled. • To return to the shooting screen without changing the setting, press the button or shutter-release button. • To set a different menu option, select [Fn button] and press the button. button to set it. Select the desired menu option and press the - The menu options listed below can be saved.
Assigning menu options to the buttons of the MLL7 Remote Control (available separately) You can also set the 1 or 2 button of the ML-L7 Remote Control (available separately) in the same way as the button on COOLPIX P950. 1 Establish a Bluetooth connection between the camera and remote control. 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to , , Pairing the camera and remote control (page 264) , , or . Press the 1 (function 1) or 2 (function 2) button on the MLL7 Remote Control when the shooting screen is displayed.
Using the zoom Using the zoom control When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes. • To zoom in (telephoto position): Move toward • To zoom out (wide-angle position): Move toward • Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction adjusts the zoom quickly. • The zoom indicator and focal length (in 35mm [135] format) are displayed on the shooting screen when the zoom control is moved.
• The zoom ratio of the digital zoom is limited to approximately 3.6× when [Movie options] is set to [2160/30p] (4K UHD) or [2160/25p] (4K UHD) while recording a movie. Digital zoom and Dynamic Fine Zoom The zoom indicator changes to blue when the digital zoom is activated, and it changes to yellow when the zoom magnification is increased further. • Zoom indicator is blue: Image quality is not noticeably reduced by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom.
Using the snap-back zoom (temporarily widening the visible range) If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily. • While pressing the button, frame the subject inside the framing border (1) of the shooting screen. To widen the visible area further, move the zoom control while pressing the button.
Functions that cannot be used simultaneously when shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings. Restricted function Flash mode Description • When the focus mode is set to [Infinity], the flash cannot be used. • When [Continuous] is set to a setting other than [Single] and [Intvl timer shooting], the flash cannot be used. • When [Exposure bracketing] is set to a setting other than [Off], the flash cannot be used.
Restricted function Description White balance When [Picture Control] is set to [Monochrome], [White balance] is fixed at [Auto (normal)]. Metering When [Active D-Lighting] is set to a setting other than [Off], [Metering] is reset to [Matrix]. Continuous • [Exposure bracketing] and [Multiple exposure] cannot be used at the same time with [Continuous].
Restricted function Description AF area mode • When [AF area mode] is set to a setting other than [Subject Autofocus mode • When [Smile timer] is set, [Autofocus mode] operates using [Single [Infinity], the camera tracking] and the focus mode is set to focuses near infinity regardless of the applied [AF area mode] option. • When [Picture Control] is set to [Monochrome], [Subject tracking] cannot be set.
Restricted function Shutter sound Description • When [Continuous] is set to [Pre-shooting cache], [Continuous H: 120 fps], or [Continuous H: 60 fps], shutter sound is disabled. • When [Exposure bracketing] is set to a setting other than [Off], shutter sound is disabled. Notes about digital zoom • Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available.
Playback features Playback zoom ...................................................................................................................132 Crop ....................................................................................................................................... 134 Thumbnail playback/calendar display ...................................................................... 136 Viewing and deleting images in a sequence ..........................................................
Playback zoom Move the zoom control toward on an image (2). ( ) in full-frame playback mode (1) to zoom in Operations during playback zoom Function Operation Adjust the magnification rate Move the zoom control ( ( )/ ( )). The zoom can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial. Move the display position . Press the multi selector The display position of the zoomed image is displayed as the yellow area at the bottom right of the screen.
Function Return to full-frame playback mode Operation Press the button.
Crop Trim images down only to the parts you need. • See “ Before editing images (page 142)” for information about restrictions on editing. 1 Move the zoom control toward ( ) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. 2 Adjust the magnification rate and display position to display only the part to trim down. • To change the magnification rate, move the zoom control toward ( ). Set a magnification rate at which is displayed.
4 5 Check the image and press the button. • To change the portion you want to keep, return to step 2 by pressing button. • To exit without saving the cropped image, press the . When the confirmation dialog is displayed, select [Yes] and press the button. • An edited copy is created. Notes about cropping Images captured using easy panorama cannot be edited. Image size • The aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) of the cropped copy is the same as the original.
Thumbnail playback/calendar display In full-frame playback mode (1), move the zoom control toward ( ) to switch to thumbnail playback mode (2) and display multiple images on the screen, or to switch to calendar display (3) and display images by date. Operations during thumbnail playback/calendar display Function Change the number of thumbnails displayed Operation Move the zoom control ( 136 Playback features Thumbnail playback/calendar display ( )/ ( )).
Function Operation Select an image in thumbnail playback mode and display it in full-frame playback mode Use the multi selector select an image, and press the Display images captured on a date selected in calendar display Use or rotate the multi selector to select a date, and press the button. or rotate it to button. Notes about calendar display Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2020.
Viewing and deleting images in a 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 full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (default button. setting).
• If the number of sequences saved on the memory card in the camera exceeds 1,000, the images captured thereafter cannot be displayed as sequences. Delete sequences or insert a new memory card. However, even if you delete sequences, images that were not included in a sequence when they were captured cannot be displayed as a sequence. Displaying images in a sequence [Sequence display] [Individual pictures].
Playback with easy panorama Switch to playback mode ( Playing back images (page 55)), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, and then press the button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. • Rotate the multi selector to fast-forward or rewind scroll playback. Playback controls are displayed on the screen during playback. Use the multi selector to select a control, and then press the perform the operations described below.
Icon Description Hold down the button to fast-forward scroll playback. This operation can also be performed by rotating the multi selector. Notes about easy panorama images • The images cannot be edited on this camera. • This camera may not be able to scroll the playback of, or zoom in on, easy panorama images captured with another make or model of digital camera. Notes about printing panorama images The entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the printer’s settings.
Editing images (still images) You can use the following image editing functions with this camera. Quick retouch (page 212) D-Lighting (page 213) Skin softening (page 213) Filter effects (page 214) Small picture (page 220) Crop (page 134) Before editing images Images created by editing are saved as files separate from the original images. File names (page 291) Images created by editing are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original images.
Printing still images You can use one of the following methods to print still images. • Request at a print service store. • Insert the memory card into a printer with a memory card slot and print. • Print from a printer that is connected to a computer.* Transferring images to a computer (page 250) * You can print using the software ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D. To use the software, see the corresponding help.
Movies Basic operations of movie recording and movie playback ................................145 Capturing still images while recording movies ..................................................... 149 Movie manual .................................................................................................................... 150 Time-lapse movie ............................................................................................................. 153 Operations during movie playback ............
Basic operations of movie recording and movie playback 1 Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time (1) on the screen. Maximum movie recording time (page 147) • It is recommended that you display the movie frame (2) that indicates the area that will be recorded in a movie. Movie frame (page 146) 2 Press the ( movie-record) button. • The camera starts recording a movie. The camera focuses in the center of the frame.
4 Select a movie in full-frame playback mode and press the button to play it back. • An image with a movie options icon is a movie. Operations during movie playback (page 156) Movie frame • Press the button to display the movie frame. Check the range of a movie in a frame before movie recording. • The area that is recorded in a movie varies depending on the settings of [Movie options], [Electronic VR], etc. in the movie menu.
unlock, press the button again. When [AF lock only] is selected, press the multi selector during movie recording to lock the exposure. To unlock, press again. Maximum movie recording time The remaining recording time for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen. • Individual movie files cannot exceed 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. The maximum size of a single movie file is 4 GB.
Notes about recorded movies • The sounds of zoom control operation, side dial operation, zoom, autofocus lens drive movement, vibration reduction, and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded. • The following phenomena may be seen on the screen while recording movies. These phenomena are saved in the recorded movies. - Banding may occur in images under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or sodium-vapor lighting.
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) (except Movie manual mode). Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. • A still image can be captured when is displayed on the screen. When displayed, a still image cannot be captured. is • The size of the captured still image is the same as the movie image size.
Movie manual In Movie manual mode, you can use the aperture-priority auto or manual setting to set the exposure (shutter speed and f-number) when recording movies. Option Description 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 blur the subject’s background intentionally. Manual Set both the shutter speed and f‑number.
2 Select [Aperture-priority auto] or [Manual], and press the button. • Set the following options according to your shooting conditions and requirements. 3 4 - [Picture Control] [Custom Picture Control] [White balance] [ISO sensitivity] [Movie options] [Autofocus mode] [Electronic VR] [Wind noise reduction] [Zoom microphone] [Frame rate] [External mic sensitivity] Press the button to display the shooting screen. Set the exposure. • Rotate the command dial to set the shutter speed.
5 Press the ( movie-record) button to start movie recording. • In autofocus, the camera focuses in the center of the frame. The focus area is not displayed. • In autofocus, to check the focus before starting movie recording, press the shutter- [Autofocus release button halfway, or select the Movie manual mode menu [Full-time AF]. mode] • You can start/end movie recording by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.
Time-lapse movie The camera can automatically capture still images at a specified interval to create time-lapse movies that are approximately 10 seconds long. Rotate the mode dial to button button Time-lapse movie • When the movie menu [Frame rate] setting is set to [30 fps (30p/60p)], 300 [1080/30p]. When set to [25 fps (25p/ images are captured and saved with [1080/25p]. 50p)], 250 images are captured and saved with Type (required shooting time) Interval time 30 fps (30p/60p) 25 fps (25p/50p) 2s 2.
2 Select whether or not to fix exposure (brightness), and press the button (except [Night sky (150 minutes)] and [Star trails (150 minutes)]). • When [AE-L on] is selected, the exposure used for the first image is used for all 3 images. When the brightness changes drastically like at dusk, [AE-L off] is recommended. Stabilize the camera by using a tool such as a tripod. • See “ 4 Using a tripod (page 51)” when using a tripod. Press the shutter-release button to capture the first image.
Notes about [Time-lapse movie] • • • • • Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. Do not rotate the mode dial or remove the memory card until shooting ends. ( ) button. Time-lapse movies cannot be recorded by pressing the The auto off function is disabled during shooting. Sound and still images cannot be saved.
Operations during movie playback To adjust the volume (1), move the zoom control. Rotate the multi selector or the command dial to fast-forward or rewind. Playback controls are displayed on the screen during movie playback. Use the multi selector to select a control, and then press the button to perform the operations described below. • During playback Icon Description End playback and return to full-frame playback mode. Hold down the button to rewind the movie. Pause playback.
• When paused Icon Description End playback and return to full-frame playback mode. Rewind the movie one frame. Hold down the button for continuous rewinding. The movie can also be rewound by one frame by rotating the multi selector or command dial. Resume playback. Advance the movie one frame. Hold down the button for continuous advancing. The movie can also be advanced by one frame by rotating the multi selector or command dial. Extract the desired portion of a movie and save it as a separate file.
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. 2 Use the multi selector press the button.
4 Use to select (choose end point). • Use or rotate the command dial to move the end point. • To preview the specified portion, use to select and then press the button. Press the 5 Use button again to stop previewing. to select (save) and press the button. • Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie. Notes about movie extracting • A movie that was created by editing cannot be edited again.
2 Use the multi selector press the button. 3 Select [Yes] when a confirmation dialog is displayed, and press the button. to select the control, and then • The still image is saved with [Normal] as the image quality. The image size is determined by the original movie image size. Movie options (page 204) Restrictions on extracting still images Still images cannot be extracted from a movie recorded with an HS movie option.
Using the menu Menu operations ...............................................................................................................162 Menu lists .............................................................................................................................166 The shooting menu (common across shooting modes) .................................... 174 The shooting menu ( , , , , or mode) ......................................................... 177 The Movie manual mode menu ......
Menu operations You can press the camera’s settings. (menu) button to display the menu screen and change the • The displayed menu varies depending on the status of the camera (during shooting or playback). • Menu items are categorized by the icons on the left side of the screen.
2 Press the multi selector selection area. 3 Press or rotate the multi selector to change menu categories. 4 Press the to move to the menu category button to confirm the menu category. • Menu items corresponding to the selected menu category are displayed.
5 Press or rotate the multi selector to select a menu option, and press the button to confirm the selection. • Certain options cannot be selected depending on the current shooting mode or 6 the state of the camera. Press or rotate the multi selector to select a setting, and press the button to confirm the selection. button. • When you are finished using the menu, press the • When a menu is displayed, you can return to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or ( movie-record) button.
Using the (function) button If you press the button in , , , , or mode, you can quickly configure the pre-saved menu options (default setting is [Continuous]). To set a different menu option, select [Fn button] and select the desired menu option.
Menu lists The shooting menu Shooting mode button Common options (except Movie manual mode) Option Default setting Image quality * [Normal] Image size * [4608×3456] * Also can be set by pressing the (function) button.
Option Default setting Active D-Lighting [Off] Multiple exposure • Multiple exposure mode: [Off] • Auto gain: [On] Save user settings – Reset user settings – Zoom memory [Off] Startup zoom position [24 mm] M exposure preview [Off] 1 2 Also can be set by pressing the (function) button. Using the (function) button (page 121) Cannot be set in mode.
The Movie manual mode menu Rotate the mode dial to (Movie manual) Option button Default setting Exposure mode [Aperture-priority auto] Picture Control [Standard] Custom Picture Control – White balance [Auto (normal)] ISO sensitivity [100-1600] Movie options [1080/30p] or Autofocus mode [Single AF] Electronic VR [On] Wind noise reduction [Off] Zoom microphone [On] Frame rate – External mic sensitivity * [Auto sensitivity] [1080/25p] * This option can be set only when an external
The movie menu Shooting mode button (movie menu) Option Default setting Movie options Autofocus mode button [1080/30p] or [1080/25p] [Single AF] Electronic VR [On] Wind noise reduction [Off] Zoom microphone [On] Frame rate – External mic sensitivity * [Auto sensitivity] * This option can be set only when an external microphone is connected.
The playback menu button (playback mode) button Option Mark for upload (page 211) Quick retouch (page 212)* D-Lighting (page 213)* Skin softening (page 213)* Filter effects (page 214)* Slide show (page 216) Protect (page 218) Rotate image (page 218) Small picture (page 220)* Sequence display (page 221) Key picture selection (page 222) * Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.
The network menu button (network menu) button Option Airplane mode (page 223) Choose connection (page 224) Connect to smart device (page 224) Connection to remote (page 224) Send while shooting (page 224) Wi-Fi (page 224) Bluetooth (page 225) Restore default settings (page 225) 171 Using the menu Menu lists
The setup menu button (setup) button Option Time zone and date (page 227) Slot empty release lock (page 229) Monitor settings (page 229)* EVF auto toggle (page 232) Date stamp (page 232) Self-timer: after release (page 233) Vibration reduction (page 234)* AF assist (page 235) Digital zoom (page 235)* Assign side zoom control (page 236)* Snap-back zoom (page 236) Assign side dial (page 236) AE/AF lock button (page 237)* Sound settings (page 238) Auto off (page 238) Format card (page 239) Language (page 23
Option Reset file numbering (page 244) Peaking (page 245)* Reset all (page 245) Conformity marking (page 246) Firmware version (page 246) * Also can be set by pressing the (function) button. In [Monitor settings], only [Virtual horizon] can be set.
The shooting menu (common across shooting modes) Image quality 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. Shooting mode* button Image quality 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 and [Easy panorama] scene mode).
• RAW images cannot be captured in the following shooting modes: - Creative mode Bird-watching mode Moon mode Scene modes If you change the shooting mode to any of the above shooting modes when a RAW image quality has been selected, the image quality will change to [Fine] or [Normal]. • This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions.
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. Shooting mode* button Image size 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 and [Easy panorama] scene mode).
The shooting menu ( , , , , or mode) See “ (user settings) mode (page 71)” for information about [Save user settings] and [Reset user settings]. Picture Control You can use Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) to change the settings for image recording according to the shooting conditions or your preferences. Sharpness, contrast and saturation can be adjusted in detail.
• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions. Functions that cannot be used simultaneously when shooting (page 127) 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.
Types of quick adjust and manual adjust Option Quick adjust1 Description 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 Toning3 Description Controls the tint used in monochrome photographs from [B&W] (blackand-white), [Sepia], and [Cyanotype] (blue-tinted monochrome). when [Sepia] or [Cyanotype] is selected Pressing the multi selector to adjust the enables you to select a saturation level. Press saturation. • Default setting: [B&W] (black-and-white) 1 2 3 Quick adjust is not available in [Neutral], [Monochrome], [Custom 1], and [Custom 2].
1 2 3 to select [Edit and save], and press Use the multi selector the button. • Select [Delete] to delete a registered COOLPIX Custom Picture Control. Select the original COOLPIX Picture Control to be edited, and press the button. Use value. to highlight the desired option and use to select a • The options are the same as those for adjusting the COOLPIX Picture Control. • Press the button when you finish adjustment.
* The setting can also be configured in (Movie manual) mode. Option 1 Auto (normal) (default setting) 2 Auto (warm lighting) Preset manual Description White balance is automatically adjusted. When set to [Auto (warm lighting)], the images are preserved with warm colors if they are shot under an incandescent light source. When using the flash, white balance is adjusted according to the flash lighting condition.
values appear more reddish, while light sources with higher color temperature values appear more bluish. 1: Sodium-vapor lamps: 2700K 2: Incandescent/Warm-white fluorescent: 3000K 3: White fluorescent: 3700K 4: Cool-white fluorescent: 4200K 5: Day white fluorescent: 5000K 6: Direct sunlight: 5200K 7: Flash: 5400K 8: Cloudy: 6000K 9: Daylight fluorescent: 6500K 0: High temp.
3 Select [Measure]. • To apply the last measured value, select [Cancel] and press the 4 button. Frame the white or gray reference object in the measuring window (1), and press the button to measure the value. • The shutter is released and measurement is complete (no image is saved). • If an error message is displayed, perform the procedure again from step 3. Notes about [Preset manual] A white balance value for flash lighting cannot be measured with [Preset manual].
Option Description Matrix (default setting) The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering. Recommended for typical shooting. Centerweighted The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject in the center of the frame. The classic metering for portraits; it preserves background details while letting lighting conditions in the center of the frame determine exposure.* Spot The camera meters the area shown by the circle in the center of the frame.
Option H Continuous Description While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The camera can capture up to about 10 images continuously at a rate of about 7 fps. L Continuous While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The camera can capture up to about 200 images continuously at a rate of about 1 fps. Pre-shooting Pre-shooting cache shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
• It may take some time to save the images after shooting or to perform the next operation. • When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images. • The frame rate may become slower depending on the image quality, image size, memory card type or shooting conditions (such as when saving RAW images).
Interval timer shooting Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or button button Intvl timer shooting button 1 Continuous Set the desired interval between each shot. • Use to select an item, and use to set the time. • Press the button when setting is complete. 2 3 Press the (menu) button to display the shooting screen. Press the shutter-release button to shoot the first image. • The shutter is automatically released at the specified interval to shoot second and subsequent images.
Notes about [Intvl timer shooting] • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during shooting, use a sufficiently charged battery. • If the EH-5d AC Adapter and the EP-5C Power Connector (both available separately) are used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC adapter other than the EH-5d. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera.
Option Minimum shutter speed Description Set the shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity starts to be automatically adjusted when the shooting mode is or . If the exposure is insufficient with the shutter speed that is set here, the ISO sensitivity is increased automatically to obtain the optimal exposure. • The setting is enabled when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [100-400], [100-800], [100-1600], [100-3200], or [100-6400].
Option Description ±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, –0.3, and +0.3 over the shots. ±0.7 When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, 3 shots are taken in sequence and the camera varies exposure by 0, -0.7, and +0.7 over the shots. ±1.0 When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, 3 shots are taken in sequence and the camera varies exposure by 0, -1.0, and +1.0 over the shots.
Option Face priority Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. Using face detection (page 110) When framing a composition with no human subjects or detected faces, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
Option Manual (spot) Manual (normal) Manual (wide) Description or rotate it to move the focus area Use the multi selector (1) to where you want to focus. You can move it within the range of the movable area guide (2). • When at the center • When moving To use the multi selector to configure the flash mode or other settings, press the button. To return to moving the focus area, press the button again. Subject tracking Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects.
Option Target finding AF (default setting) Description When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. Using target finding AF (page 108) Notes about [AF area mode] • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame regardless of the [AF area mode] setting. • When the focus-mode selector is set to (manual focus), [AF area mode] cannot be set. • This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions.
1 Register a subject. • Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the frame and press the 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. Change the composition and try registering the subject again. • To cancel subject registration, press the button.
Autofocus mode Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Rotate the mode dial to , mode button , , , or Option Single AF button Autofocus Description The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Full-time AF The camera always focuses even if the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while (default setting) the camera focuses.
Option -0.3 to -2.0 Description The flash output is reduced from -0.3 to -2.0 EV, in increments of 1/3 EV, to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections. Noise reduction filter Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed when saving images. Rotate the mode dial to , button filter , , , or Option High button Noise reduction Description Performs noise reduction at a level higher than the standard strength. Performs noise reduction at the standard strength.
effective for shooting conditions with high contrast, such as brightly lit outdoor scenery from a dark room or shaded subjects at a sunny seaside. Rotate the mode dial to , button Lighting , , , or Option button Active D- Description Set the effect level. High Normal Low Active D-Lighting is not applied. Off (default setting) Notes about [Active D-Lighting] • • • • Additional time is required to save images after shooting.
Option Multiple exposure mode Auto gain Description Shoots images in multiple exposure mode when set to [On]. • Individual images are also saved. • Default setting: [Off] Set whether or not to automatically adjust the brightness of the image when combining images. • Default setting: [On] Notes about [Multiple exposure] • It may take some time to combine images. • Multiple exposure is terminated if the [Auto off (page 238)] function triggers the standby mode during shooting.
2 Press the shutter-release button to shoot the first image. 3 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 displayed translucently. • To end multiple exposure at the second image, set [Multiple exposure mode] to [Off] or change the mode dial to any mode other than 4 , , , , or .
Option On Description • Choose the focal length with the multi selector • • • • Off (default setting) , and then press the button to set the check box to on [ ] or off. The following settings are available: [24 mm], [28 mm], [35 mm], [50 mm], [85 mm], [105 mm], [135 mm], [200 mm], [300 mm], [400 mm], [500 mm], [600 mm], [800 mm], [1000 mm], [1200 mm], [1400 mm], [1600 mm], [1800 mm], and [2000 mm]. ] for all the check boxes Default setting: On [ To finish setting, press the multi selector .
Option Description On Reflects the brightness to the shooting screen. Off (default setting) Does not reflect the brightness to the shooting screen.
The Movie manual mode menu You can set the following menu options. See each page for more information.
The movie menu Movie options Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie options to record in slow or fast motion. The options that can be selected vary depending on [Frame rate (page 209)]. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 (Video Speed Class V6) or faster are recommended for recording movies.
• Individual movie files cannot exceed 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. The maximum size of a single movie file is 4 GB. If a file exceeds 4 GB even when you record for less than 29 minutes, it is split into multiple files and cannot be played back continuously. Recording may end before the maximum recording time is reached if the camera temperature becomes elevated.
Playing back in slow motion and fast motion • When recording at normal speed Example: Recording time of 10 s (1) Playback time of 10 s (2) • When recording at [HS 480/4×] Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Example: Recording time of 10 s (1) Playback time of 40 s (2) • When recording at [HS 1080/0.5×] Movies are recorded at 1/2 normal speed. They are played back in fast motion at 2× faster speed.
Option Description Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when movie recording starts. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. Fulltime AF The camera focuses continuously. Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will change significantly during recording. The sound of the camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie.
Notes about [Electronic VR] When [2160/30p], [2160/25p], or an HS movie option is selected in [Movie options], the setting is fixed at [Off]. Wind noise reduction Reduces the sound that is produced when wind passes over the microphone during movie recording. Shooting mode noise reduction* button button * You can also select by pressing the (movie menu) button in Option button Wind (Movie manual) mode. Description On Wind noise reduction is enabled.
Notes about [Zoom microphone] The setting is fixed at [Off] in the following situations: • When an HS movie option is selected in [Movie options] • When an external microphone is connected Frame rate Select the frame rate used when recording movies. When the frame rate setting is switched, options that can be set in [Movie options] change. Shooting mode button rate* button * You can also select by pressing the (movie menu) button in Option button Frame (Movie manual) mode.
Using the manual sensitivity screen • The input level from the external microphone is displayed in the indicator (1). • Use the multi selector to adjust the value and press the setting.
The playback menu Mark for upload Select individual still images on the camera’s playback screen to upload to a paired smart device. Use this function when the network menu [Send while shooting] [Still images] is set to [No], or when uploading images that are not selected using [Upload (photos)]. To upload images, the SnapBridge app must be configured. SnapBridge app tab [Auto link] enable [Auto download]. For use of the SnapBridge app, see the online help of the SnapBridge app (https:// nikonimglib.
3 Press the button to apply the image selection. • The selected still images are uploaded to the smart device. Notes about [Mark for upload] • Still images are uploaded at an image size of up to 2 megapixels. • RAW images and movies cannot be selected for upload. • To upload original files (image size set in the camera) of still images or to upload movies, use [Download pictures] in the SnapBridge app.
D-Lighting Correct areas that are dark due to backlighting or insufficient light from the flash. Playback mode button select an image button D-Lighting • See “ Before editing images (page 142)” for information about restrictions on editing. 1 Use the multi selector press the button. to select the desired effect level and • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the selection, press . Skin softening Softens skin tones.
1 Use the multi selector press the button. 2 Preview the result and press the to select the desired effect level and • To exit without saving the copy, press . button. • The edited face is zoomed in. • When more than one face has been edited, press displayed. • To change the effect level, press the to switch the face that is button and return to step 1.
• See “ Before editing images (page 142)” for information about restrictions on editing. 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 color and makes other colors black-and-white. Cross screen Produces star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights.
2 Use 3 Preview the result and press the to select the color to keep and press the • An edited copy is created. • To exit without saving the copy, press button. button. . Slide show Allows you to view images 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 button. to select [Start] and press the • The slide show begins. • To change the interval between images, select [Frame intvl], press the 2 button, and specify the desired interval time before selecting [Start]. • To repeat the slide show automatically, select [Loop] and press the button before selecting [Start]. • The maximum playback time is up to about 30 minutes even if [Loop] is enabled. End or restart the slide show.
Protect The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Playback mode 1 button Use the multi selector image. • Move the zoom control toward 2 Protect button or rotate it to select the desired ( ) to switch to full-frame playback, or ( Use to select ON or OFF. • When ON is selected, 3 ) to switch to thumbnail playback. is displayed under the selected image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set [Protect] on additional images. Press the button to apply the setting.
Playback mode 1 button Rotate image button Use the multi selector or rotate it to select the image you want to rotate, and press the button. • Move the zoom control toward ( ) to switch to full-frame playback, or to switch to thumbnail playback.
2 Use or rotate the multi selector to rotate 90 degrees clockwise (1), and use or rotate the multi selector to rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise (2). 3 Press the button to apply the orientation. • The orientation information is saved with the image. Small picture Create a small copy of images. Playback mode button select an image button Small picture • See “ Before editing images (page 142)” for information about restrictions on editing.
1 Use the multi selector press the button. to select the desired copy size and • When the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9, the image size is fixed at 640 × 360. Press the 2 button to proceed to step 2. Select [Yes] and press the button. • An edited copy is created (compression ratio of approximately 1:8). Notes about [Small picture] When the aspect ratio of the image is 3:2 or 1:1, the image cannot be edited. Sequence display Select the method used to display images in the sequence.
Option Key picture only (default setting) Description Displays only the key picture for images in a sequence. Press the button on the playback screen to display images in a sequence. Viewing images in a sequence (page 138) Key picture selection Specify a different image in the sequence as the key picture.
The network menu Configure settings when establishing a wireless connection between the camera and a smart device, or the camera and ML-L7 Remote Control (available separately). button (network menu) button Connecting to a smart device When you connect to a smart device, you can upload images captured with the camera to the smart device or operate the camera remotely with the smart device. Install the SnapBridge app on the smart device.
Option Description Choose connection Select whether to connect the camera to [Smart device] (default setting) or [Remote control]. Connect to smart device Pair when connecting to a smart device through Bluetooth for the first time. For details, see the online help for the SnapBridge app (https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/ index.html). Connection to remote Pair when connecting to the ML-L7 Remote Control (available separately) for the first time.
Option Wi-Fi Network settings Description [Channel]: Select the channel used for the Wi-Fi connection. If the communication quality is poor or the image upload speed is extremely slow when using a Wi-Fi connection, try changing the channel. [Subnet mask]: Use the default setting ([255.255.255.0]) under normal conditions. [DHCP server IP address]: Use the default setting ([192.168.0.10]) under normal conditions. Bluetooth Current settings Confirm the current [Network settings] in a list.
Inputting characters • Use the multi selector to select alphanumeric characters on the keyboard (1). Press the button to enter the selected character in the text field (2) and move the cursor to the next space. • To move the cursor in the text field, select or on the keyboard, and press the button. • To delete one character, press the button. • To apply the setting, select on the keyboard and press the button.
The setup menu Time zone and date Set the camera clock. button (setup) button Option Date and time Time zone and date button Description Set the date and time. • Select a field: Press the multi selector . . Date and time can also be changed • Edit the date and time: Press by rotating the multi selector or command dial. • Apply the setting: Select the minute field setting and press the or Date format button . Select [Year/Month/Day], [Month/Day/Year], or [Day/Month/Year].
Setting the time zone 1 Use the multi selector button. 2 Select [Home time zone] or press the button. to select [Time zone] and press the [Travel destination] and • The date and time displayed on the screen changes depending on whether the 3 home time zone or travel destination is selected. Press .
4 Use to select the time zone. • Press to enable daylight saving time function, and is displayed. Press to disable the daylight saving time function. • Press the button to apply the time zone. • If the correct time is not displayed for the home or travel destination time zone setting, set the appropriate time in [Date and time]. Slot empty release lock Set whether or not the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera.
Option Description Image review Set whether or not to display the captured image immediately after shooting. Monitor options Adjust the monitor brightness and hue. • Default setting: [On] EVF options • Use the multi selector to adjust brightness, hue and then press the button. • Default setting: Brightness [3], Hue [0] • Cannot be set when the viewfinder is used. Adjust the viewfinder brightness and hue. • Use the multi selector to adjust brightness, hue and then press the button.
Option Virtual horizon* Description Set whether or not to display a virtual horizon on the shooting screen. Virtual horizon (page 231) • Default setting: [Off] * To display or hide these indicators, press the selected. They are not displayed while recording a movie. (display) button when [On] is Virtual horizon You can check the degree of camera tilt in two directions. • Rolling direction When the reference line is displayed in yellow, the camera is tilted in the left or right direction.
• Pitching direction in the center is displayed in yellow, the camera is tilted in the forward When the or backward direction. The changes to green when the camera is level. Each scale mark represents 10 degrees. Precision of the virtual horizon Note that an error becomes large if the camera is tilted forward or backward greatly. If the camera is tilted to the unmeasurable extent, the graduations of the virtual horizon turns off. EVF auto toggle Toggle the EVF (electronic viewfinder) automatically.
button (setup) button Option Date stamp button Description Date Date is stamped on images. Date and time Date and time are stamped on images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not stamped on images. 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.
Option Description Exit self-timer mode (default setting) • After shooting with self-timer in Moon mode, the self-timer setting The self-timer is canceled after shooting. is [ 3s] (3 seconds). To end self-timer, manually set the self-timer setting to . • [Pet portrait auto release] and [Smile timer] are not canceled. Stay in self-timer The self-timer photography continues after shooting. mode • When the camera is turned off, self-timer is canceled.
• [Normal] or [Active] is recommended if you are not concerned about the slight variations in image composition that may occur. The amount of camera shake compensation is higher than that of [Normal (framing first)] or [Active (framing first)]. • [Normal (framing first)] is recommended when you intend to significantly change the direction of the camera while shooting, such as when panning. The camera automatically detects the panning direction and only compensates for vibration caused by camera shake.
Notes about [Digital zoom] • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following scene modes: - [Portrait], [Night portrait], [Backlighting] (when [HDR] is set to [On]), [Easy panorama], [Pet portrait], [Time-lapse movie] • Digital zoom cannot be used in other shooting modes when using certain settings. Functions that cannot be used simultaneously when shooting (page 127) Assign side zoom control Choose the zoom speed while recording a movie when the side zoom control is moved.
Option Description ISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity can be set with the side dial when the shooting mode is , , , , or Movie manual (except when an HS movie option is selected in [Movie options]). • Rotate the side dial in shooting mode, rotate the multi selector or the side dial to select a setting in the displayed screen, and press button or to apply it. the White balance White balance can be set with the side dial when the shooting mode is , , , , or Movie manual.
Option Description AF lock only Hold down the button to lock the focus. When recording movies, button. To unlock, the focus remains locked after you press the press the button again. Sound settings Set operation sounds. button (setup) button Option Button sound Sound settings button Description When [On] (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and three beeps when an error occurs.
Format card Use this option to format a memory card. button (setup) button Format card button Formatting the memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to save important images to a computer before formatting. • To start formatting, select [Format] on the screen that is displayed and press the button. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting.
Option Clean HDMI output On Description 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. In addition, set the focus-mode selector to . • Turn on the camera by using the power switch after connecting the camera to an HDMI-compatible device.
Charge by computer Allows you to set whether or not the battery in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer. button (setup) button Charge by computer button Option Description Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running ( Transferring images to a computer with ViewNX-i (Nikon Transfer 2) (page 250)), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.
button (setup) button Image comment button • 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. For details, see the online help for the SnapBridge app (https:// nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html). • You can also check the attached comment using ViewNX-i metadata. Option Attach comment Description A comment registered with [Input comment] is attached to images.
Option Attach copyright info Description Copyright information registered with [Artist] and [Copyright] is attached to images. • Select [Attach copyright info], press , and set the check box to on ). When the button is pressed, the copyright information will ( be attached to the images captured afterwards. Artist You can register an artist name of up to 36 alphanumeric characters. • Select [Artist], press , and the input screen is displayed.
Option Description Record location data 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. Toggle Av/Tv selection Change which controls to use for setting the exposure in the following shooting modes. • , , , , , (Movie manual) mode • [Multiple exp.
• [Reset file numbering] cannot be performed when the write-protect switch on the memory card is in the “lock” position. Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position. Inserting the battery and memory card (page 39), Memory cards (page 288) Folders for storing files Still images and movies shot or recorded with this camera are saved in folders of the memory card.
button (setup) button Reset all 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. To use the SnapBridge app, unpair in SnapBridge and then pair again. Connecting to a smart device (page 223) To use the ML-L7 Remote Control, pair it again. Pairing the camera and remote control (page 264) • Some settings, such as [Time zone and date] or [Language], are not reset.
Connecting the camera to a TV or computer Viewing images on a TV ................................................................................................. 248 Transferring images to a computer ............................................................................
Viewing images on a TV You can connect the camera to a TV with a commercially available HDMI cable to view images and movies captured with the camera on the TV. Notes about connecting the camera to a TV • Make sure that the camera battery is sufficiently charged. If the EH-5d AC Adapter and the EP-5C Power Connector (both available separately) are used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC adapter other than the EH-5d.
4 Press and hold down the camera. (playback) button to turn on the • Images are displayed on the TV. • The camera screen does not turn on. • When you turn on the camera using the power switch, the shooting screen is displayed on the TV. To show the captured images and movies on the TV, press the button to enter playback mode. Notes about connecting the HDMI cable When using a USB cable, the camera cannot perform HDMI output to the TV.
Transferring images to a computer You can transfer images and movies to a computer for viewing and editing. 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. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.
1 Prepare a memory card that contains images. • You can use any of the methods below to transfer images from the memory card to a computer. - SD memory card slot/card reader: Insert the memory card into the card slot of your computer or the card reader (commercially available) that is connected to the computer. - Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable.
3 After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click [Start Transfer]. • Image transfer begins. When image transfer is complete, ViewNX-i starts and the transferred images are displayed. • If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon 4 Transfer 2 to start and for thumbnails to be displayed. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.
• In Windows 10 or Windows 8.1 Click the dialog and then click [Import File/Nikon Transfer 2]. • In OS X or macOS If Nikon Transfer 2 does not automatically start, launch the [Image Capture] application that comes bundled with Mac while the camera and your computer are connected, and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the default application to open when the camera is connected to your computer.
Accessories List of accessories ............................................................................................................. 255 EH-5d AC Adapter and EP-5C Power Connector ....................................................258 Speedlights (external flash units) ................................................................................259 ML-L7 Remote Control ....................................................................................................
List of accessories Aside from the included accessories, you can use the following available accessories. Type Product name Battery charger MH-29 Battery Charger Charging time is about 3 hours for a fully exhausted battery. AC adapter EH-5d AC Adapter and EP-5C Power Connector EH-5d AC Adapter and EP-5C Power Connector (page 258) Accessory shoe cover BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover Protects the accessory shoe.
Type External microphone Product name • ME-1 Stereo Microphone • 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 (1) of the camera. See the documentation provided with the ME-W1 for more information. Remote control MC-DC2 Remote Cord accessories You can use the MC-DC2 to release the shutter when it is connected to the accessory terminal.
Accessories • Availability may vary with country or region. • See our website or brochures for the latest information.
EH-5d 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. Attaching the EH-5d AC Adapter and EP-5C Power Connector 1 2 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, and remove the battery.
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 Attaching the Speedlight • Do not raise the built-in flash. • Refer to the manual provided with your Speedlight for information about attaching the Speedlight. • 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 i-TTL i-TTL balanced fill-flash SB-5000 SB-700 SB-500 – – – – – – – Standard i-TTL flash AA Auto aperture flash A Non-TTL auto flash M Manual flash GN Distance-priority manual flash RPT Repeating flash – – – – – Red-eye reduction 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 Speedlight.
ML-L7 Remote Control You can pair ( Pairing the camera and remote control (page 264)) the separately available ML-L7 Remote Control with the camera, and use it to operate the camera. The operations described in “ Parts and functions of the remote control (for COOLPIX P950) (page 262)” can be performed when shooting with this camera. • The camera can only be paired with one remote control at a time.
Parts and functions of the remote control (for COOLPIX P950) 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. 3 Power button Press the button to turn on the remote control and search for a camera that has already been paired.
Parts 6 Multi selector Function • Functions similarly to the multi selector on the camera, enabling you to configure settings on the shooting screen, such as the flash mode, self-timer, focus mode, and exposure compensation. Flash mode (page 99), Self-timer (page 102), Available focus modes (page 107), Exposure compensation (page 117) With some shooting modes and menu settings, it is possible to adjust the effect or move the focus area. AF area mode (page 191) .
Color Green Status Flashing about every 3 seconds Description Connection is established between remote control and camera. Orange Flashes once Still image shooting starts. Orange Flashes twice End still image shooting (e.g. shooting with the Time setting). Red Flashes once Movie recording starts. Red Flashes twice Movie recording ends. Pairing the camera and remote control Before using the remote control for the first time, it must be paired with the camera.
5 Select [Connection to remote], and press the button. • Pairing is enabled and the camera waits for the connection to be established. • If you cannot select [Connection to remote], set the following in the network menu. 6 - [Airplane mode]: [Off] - [Bluetooth] [Connection] [Enable] Press and hold (for at least 3 seconds) the power button on the remote control. • Pairing starts for the camera and remote control. During the process, the status lamp on the remote control flashes about every 0.
If there is a problem Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................267 Error messages ...................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the following before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. • Turning off the camera once may solve the issue. • If you cannot find a relevant entry, also check “ Error messages (page 280)” or the Nikon website for your region. Power, display, settings The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
• You cannot turn on both the monitor and viewfinder at the same time. It may take a while to switch between the monitor and viewfinder. • The camera is connected to a TV or computer. • Interval timer shooting, [Multiple exp. Lighten] scene mode (when [Star trails] is set) shooting, or time-lapse movie shooting is in progress, or the camera is capturing images with a long time-exposure using the Bulb setting or Time setting. The camera becomes hot.
flashes on the screen. • The camera clock has not been set. Set the date and time in the setup menu [Time zone and date (page 227)]. • If the camera clock has not been set, images and movies saved before the clock is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” and “01/01/2020 00:00” respectively. Date and time of recording are not correct. Set the date and time in the setup menu [Time zone and date (page 227)]. The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary watches or clocks.
[Reset file numbering] cannot be done. • Although a new folder is created on the memory card by resetting file numbering, etc., if the sequential number of a folder name (which is not displayed on the camera) reaches the upper limit (“999”), reset is not possible. Change the memory card, or use the setup menu [Format card (page 239)] to format the memory card. • The write-protect switch is locked. Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position.
The camera cannot focus. • The subject is too close. Try shooting using the following. • • • • • - [Close-up (page 86)] scene mode - [Macro close-up] focus mode Selecting the focus mode (page 106) Incorrect focus mode setting. Check or change the setting. Selecting the focus mode (page 106) The subject is hard to focus on. Subjects not suitable for autofocus (page 111) Select the setup menu [AF assist (page 235)] [Auto]. Subject is not in focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Flash does not fire. • The built-in flash is lowered. Using the built-in flash (page 52) • A shooting mode where the flash cannot fire is selected. Default settings (flash, self-timer, and focus mode) (page 119), Functions that cannot be used simultaneously when shooting (page 127) • A function that restricts the flash is enabled. Functions that cannot be used simultaneously when shooting (page 127) Digital zoom cannot be used. • The setup menu [Digital zoom (page 235)] [Off] is selected.
Colors are unnatural. White balance or hue is not adjusted properly. Food (page 87), White balance (page 181) Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. The subject is dark and the shutter speed is too slow, or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by: • Using the flash Flash mode (page 99) • Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting ISO sensitivity (page 189) Bright spots appear in image.
Saving images takes time.
• This camera cannot play back RAW images or movies saved with another make or model of digital camera. • This camera may not be able to play back data edited on a computer. • Files cannot be played back during interval timer shooting. • The memory card contains no images. 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.
• The camera is not recognized by the computer. • The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to ViewNX-i help. Images saved in the camera are not displayed on a connected smart device or computer. If the number of images saved on a memory card in the camera exceeds 10,000, images captured thereafter may not be displayed in a connected device. • Reduce the number of images saved on the memory card.
Paired smart devices are not connected through Bluetooth automatically. • Set the following in the [Network menu (page 223)] in the camera. [Airplane mode]: [Off] [Choose connection]: [Smart device] [Bluetooth] [Connection]: [Enable] • If the camera is paired with multiple smart devices, select the smart device you want to connect in the [Network menu (page 223)] [Bluetooth] [Paired devices] in the camera.
Cannot perform remote photography from a smart device that is connected with the SnapBridge app. • You cannot perform remote photography without a memory card inserted into the camera. Insert the memory card. • You may not be able to perform remote photography while the camera is being operated. Communication quality is poor or image upload speed is extremely slow when using a Wi-Fi connection with the SnapBridge app.
• The remote control cannot be used when the camera and an HDMI-compatible device are connected. Disconnect the connection with the HDMI-compatible device.
Error messages Check the following if an error message is displayed. • If you cannot find a relevant entry, also check “ Troubleshooting (page 267)”. Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating. 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 locked. Unlock it. Memory cards (page 288) This card cannot be used.
• The camera has run out of file numbers. Change the memory card, or use [Format card (page 239)] to format the memory card. Image cannot be modified. Check that the images can be edited. Restrictions on image editing (page 142), Cannot edit images. (page 275) Cannot record movie. A time-out error occurred while saving the movie on the memory card. Select a memory card with a faster write speed. Memory cards that can be used (page 40), Maximum movie recording time (page 147) Cannot reset file numbering.
Protect (page 218) Raise the flash. When shooting in [Night portrait] or [Backlighting] (with [HDR] set to [Off]) scene mode, raise the built-in flash before shooting. Turn the camera off and then on again. An error occurred in lens operation. Do not apply excessive force on the lens. If you turn the camera off and then on again, lens operation will return to normal. The camera is on but does not respond.
Technical notes Notes about wireless communication functions .................................................. 284 Caring for the product .................................................................................................... 285 Cleaning and storage ...................................................................................................... 290 File names ............................................................................................................................
Notes about wireless communication functions For precautions about wireless communications in your country of purchase, please refer to the manual included with the camera.
Caring for the product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “ safety (page 12)” when using or storing the device. For your 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.
may be damaged even when the lens is pointed toward the sun for a few seconds, particularly when the lens is in a telephoto position. The camera may not be able to perform exposure control when the internal parts of the lens are deformed. Unevenness may appear in images when discoloration or burn-in occurs on the image sensor. It is recommended that you attach the lens cap when you are not using the camera.
● Charging the battery Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. • Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) before use. • A high battery temperature may prevent the battery from charging properly or completely, and may reduce battery performance. Note that the battery may become hot after use; wait for the battery to cool before charging.
• Put the battery in a plastic bag, etc. in order to insulate it and store it in a cool place. The battery should be stored in a dry location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations. ● Battery life A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge, when used at room temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new battery.
• 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. • If the message [Card is not formatted.
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).
File names Files saved with this camera are assigned file names as follows. Item 1 Identifier Description Not shown on the screen of the camera. • DSCN: Original still images, movies, still images created by the movie editing function • RSCN: Cropped copies • SSCN: Small picture copies • FSCN: Images created by an image editing function other than crop and small picture, movies created by the movie editing function 2 File number Assigned in ascending order, starting with “0001” and ending with “9999.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 83× optical zoom Focal length 4.3-357 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-2000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/2.8-6.
Frame coverage (playback mode) Monitor Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture) 8.1 cm (3.2-in.), approx. 921k-dot (RGB), wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5level brightness adjustment, vari-angle TFT LCD Frame coverage (shooting mode) Approx. 99% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture) Frame coverage (playback mode) Approx.
Shutter Speed Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter • 1/2000–1 s • In , mode, 1/2000–2 s (at ISO sensitivity [100-1600]) or 1/2000–30 s (when ISO sensitivity is fixed at [100]) • In , mode, 1/4000 (at wide-angle position, with largest f-number setting (smallest aperture))–30 s (can be set at ISO sensitivity 3200 or lower) • Bulb and Time setting (can be set when ISO sensitivity is 1600 or lower in mode): Up to 60 seconds • When recording movies, 1/8000–1/30 s (at Frame rate [30 fps (30p/60p)]) or 1/8000–1
External microphone connector Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol) Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (1-11 channels) Maximum output power 9.2 dBm (EIRP) Authentication Open system, WPA2-PSK Bluetooth Communication protocols Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 Operating frequency Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz Maximum output power Bluetooth: 7.
Humidity 85% or less (no condensation) • All measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines. 1 2 3 See “ Memory cards that can be used (page 40)” for more information about memory cards. Battery life does not reflect the use of SnapBridge and may vary with the conditions of use, including temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time that menus and images are displayed.
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: Approx. 76 g (2.7 oz) For India: Approx.
Trademarks Trademark information • Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation is under license. • Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, Mac, OS X, macOS, iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and iBooks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.
FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (https:// www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. MIT License (HarfBuzz) Portions of this software are copyright © 2020 The HarfBuzz Project (https:// www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.
Index A C AC adapter.......................................................255 Accessories...................................................... 255 Active D-Lighting........................................ 197 AE-L/AF-L button..............19, 20, 112, 237 AE/AF lock button............................121, 237 AF area mode......................................121, 191 AF assist.............................................................235 AF-assist illuminator.....................................
Diopter adjustment control.............18, 54 Display button......................................... 19, 23 Dusk/dawn.................................................78, 85 Dynamic Fine Zoom..................................125 D-Lighting........................................................213 E Easy panorama........................................ 78, 89 Editing movies...............................................158 Editing still images..................................... 142 EH-73P/EH-73PCH.......
ISO sensitivity...................................... 121, 189 Movie playback.....................................55, 145 Movie recording...................................53, 145 K Movie recording time remaining ............... Key picture selection.................................222 ......................................................................145, 147 Movie-record button.........19, 21, 53, 145 L Landscape...................................................78, 81 Multi selector...................
Printer..................................................................143 Shutter sound................................................238 Programmed auto mode.................. 61, 63 Shutter speed................................................... 63 Protect................................................................ 218 Shutter-priority auto mode..............61, 63 Shutter-release button..... 17, 21, 50, 108 Q Side dial..................................................... 21, 236 Quick adjust....
Tone level............................................................ 31 Tone level information........................31, 33 Toning.................................................................180 Tripod socket..........................................19, 295 TV...........................................................................248 U USB cable..................................................41, 250 User settings mode...............................61, 71 V Vibration reduction..................
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