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COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 2 For Your Safety This section contains important safety information. Read this section in its entirety before using your COOLPIX995 or the software provided with your camera. Warnings and Cautions The symbols listed below are used in this guide and in other documentation to indicate warnings and cautions that should be read before use. Before Using the Camera Warning This symbol is used to mark warnings that should be read before use to prevent possible injury.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 4 For Your Safety—continued Observe proper precautions when handling the battery CD-ROMs The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Make sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using the AC adapter, Make sure it is unplugged.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 6 For Your Safety—continued The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Attach the strap (p. 40) and lens-cap cord and keep the strap around your wrist when carrying the camera. Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that produces strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 8 For Your Safety—continued Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins or securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 10 Introduction About This Manual Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX995 digital camera—a camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life. Get to know your COOLPIX995 digital camera, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this manual handy.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 12 Before Using the Camera ................................................................2-27 Advanced Operations.....................................................................79-90 For Your Safety ..............................................................................................3-9 Introduction.....................................................................................................10 About This Manual ...................................
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 14 Nomenclature 1 2 Inside memory card slot cover 3 4 5 6 7 Opening Sync terminal cover 2 1 8 9 10 12 13 14 Memory card eject lever 3 Inside video output connector/ USB connector cover 15 10 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 16 Video output connector USB connector Speedlight up 1 Viewfinder p. 16 2 Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp p. 70/53 3 Lens 4 MONITOR button p. 46 5 QUICK review button p. 51 6 MENU button p. 92 7 Control panel p. 16 8 Mode dial p.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 16 Nomenclature—continued (All indications are displayed in the illustration for easy reference.) 4 3 2 5 1 M - FOCUS W - BAL. AL.ISO 14 6 7 AU AUTO SLOW 13 SXGA VGA GA U XGA 3 : 2 8 9 10 11 12 8 Exposure Compensation p. 71 9 Number of exposures remaining/ Exposure condition/Image transfer indication p. 60/68/157 10 Flash mode p. 69 11 Image quality mode p. 58 12 Image size p. 59 13 Battery status indicator p. 31 14 Metering mode p. 97 1 2 3 4 5 Exposure mode p.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 18 Quick Guide This section will rapidly guide you through the first steps, from setting up the camera to taking your first picture. For fully detailed descriptions of each operation, please see the page referred as “(p. 00)”. 1 Set the Mode dial to 3 Set the Mode dial to and check the battery power (p. 31). and insert the battery (p. 30). Before Using the Camera • When M lights up or flashes, charge the supplied battery using the supplied battery charger.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 20 Quick Guide—continued In-focus Out-of-focus Green LED lights. Green LED flashes. • The Green LED lights when the subject is in focus and flashes rapidly when the camera cannot autofocus. 6 Use the built-in Speedlight if there is insufficient light to illuminate the subject (p. 50). This condition is indicated by the Red LED flashing rapidly when the Shutter release button is half-pressed. the QUICK 8 Press (p. 51).
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 22 Shooting Mode Press the Multi selector to switch between Shooting menu 1 and 2. Shooting Menu 1 Press MENU button to select. WHITE BALANCE Select white balance in accordance with lighting conditions (p. 95) A Auto White Bal Preset Fine Incandescent METERING CONTINUOUS Single Continuous Multi-shot 16 VGA Sequence Select Shooting mode (p. 99) Turn best shot selection on or off (p. 102) Adjust brightness or contrast of image (p.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 24 Shooting Mode SET-UP 1 ( ) Press MENU button and Multi selector to select. FOLDERS Create new folders, rename or delete existing folders, choose folder for recording (p. 122) MONITOR OPTIONS Press the Multi selector to switch between SET-UP menu 1 and 2. Options SHUTTER SOUND Memorize ]/[/Mode/ ≠ DATE Func. 1 Func.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 26 Playback Mode Press the Multi selector to switch between Playback menu and SET-UP menu. Playback Menu Press MENU button to select. DELETE Delete selected images using thumbnail display; delete all images or the settings of Auto Transfer and Print-order files (p. 138) FOLDERS Create new folders, rename or delete existing folders; choose folder for recording (p.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 28 PREPARATION Preparation This section introduces preparations necessary before using the camera. Check list Check that all the components listed below are included in the package. If any components are missing, contact the retailer where you purchased your COOLPIX995. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:38 PM Page 30 Installing Battery N lights up (on Control panel only) M lights up M 1 Turn the Mode dial (p. 44) to cover. and open the battery chamber • Slide the battery chamber cover latch toward to open the cover. flashes Sufficient battery power Battery power is low—please recharge or change battery. Battery is exhausted—recharge or change battery as soon as possible. • All the camera functions are disabled when the battery is completely exhausted.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:38 PM Page 32 Selecting a Language The language in which menus and messages are displayed can be selected using the Language sub-menu. 1 Turn the Mode dial to ˘. • The Language can also be set using the SET-UP menu in the mode. 4 Press > on the Multi selector to display the SET-UP menu. Shooting ≤/≥ Preparation on the Multi selector to highlight the “Language” sub5 Press menu and press > to select “Language”. 2 Press the MENU button so the Playback menu is displayed.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:38 PM Page 34 Setting Date/Time the Mode dial to 1 Set the SET-UP menu. and press the MENU button to display 4 Set the date display order. • Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to change the date display order as followings. YYYY/MM/DD 2 Select “Date” in the SET-UP menu. • Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector (p. 44) to highlight Date and press > to display date/time setting. The year display flashes. MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY 5 Complete the date and time setting.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:38 PM Page 36 Inserting CF Memory Card The COOLPIX995 uses a CompactFlash™ (CF) memory card to store images and movies. Use a Nikon CF memory cards or other recommended memory card. See p. 163 and the instruction manual of the CF memory card for notes on using the card. Removing the Memory Card the Mode dial to , open the card slot cover, fold out the 1 Turn eject lever and press it in to release the CF memory card.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:38 PM Page 38 Formatting CF Memory Cards CF memory cards must be formatted before being used with the COOLPIX995. Note that the CF memory card supplied with your camera has already been formatted. 5 Select “Format”. • Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight Format and select it by pressing >. Formatting is started, FORMATTING is displayed and then the Monitor returns to the SET-UP menu. Note: Formatting CF memory cards 1 Insert the CF memory card into the COOLPIX995 (p.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:38 PM Page 40 Strap and Lens Cap Attaching strap MODE M-FOC US ISO SIZE Lens cap Useful Advice • Attach the strap as illustrated. Useful Advice on COOLPIX Camera Techniques MO DE M-FOCU S ISO SIZE • Press the latch on the lens cap to attach/detach it. • Since the lens cap can easily be misplaced, we recommend attaching it to the strap with the supplied cord.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:38 PM Page 42 Holding the Camera Holding the Camera/Pressing the Shutter Release Button To reduce blurring caused by camera shake, hold the camera steadily in both hands and press the Shutter release button slowly and gently. Photographs can be framed in the Monitor or the Viewfinder. Frame photographs in the Viewfinder • When you want to save power by turning the Monitor off (p. 46). • When bright ambient lighting conditions make it difficult to see the display in the Monitor.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:38 PM Page 44 Mode Dial and Multi Selector Mode Dial , or Playback : Shooting mode There are two modes for taking pictures: • In “ ” (Auto mode), the camera controls the exposure and other settings for simple, easy operation. • In “ ” (Manual mode), camera settings such as exposure, white balance, image adjustment and sharpening are under full manual control. ˘: Playback mode The Playback mode is for reviewing and managing your pictures.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:38 PM Page 46 Basic Operation (Auto Mode) 1 Set the camera to Auto Mode (Set the Mode dial to ). • The camera beeps once when the power is turned on and standby operation starts. After a short pause, the camera is ready and the Viewfinder image is displayed on the Monitor. Control panel Note: Composing using image in Viewfinder.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:38 PM Page 48 Basic Operation (Auto Mode)—continued 3 Lightly press the Shutter release button and confirm the focus. In-focus Out-of-focus Green LED lights. Green LED flashes rapidly. Bright subject Dark subject 4 Gently depress the Shutter release button. • The shutter is released when the Shutter release button is fully depressed, the camera beeps once (p. 127) and the picture is taken.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:39 PM Page 50 Basic Operation (Auto Mode)—continued Use the built-in Speedlight if there is insufficient light to illuminate the subject. This condition is indicated by the Red LED flashing rapidly when the Shutter release button is half-pressed. To use the Speedlight Å Slide the Speedlight lock-release lever to release the built-in Speedlight. the QUICK 5 Press after shooting. button to check the image immediately Quick review mode Red LED flashes rapidly.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:39 PM Page 52 Basic Operation (Auto Mode)—continued Self-Timer Operation the Delete button in Full-screen review mode and select 6 Press “Yes” with the Multi selector to delete a single image. The Self-timer delays the shutter release for 3 or 10 seconds after the Shutter release button has been pressed to allow you to appear in your photograph. We recommend that you use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface when using the Self-timer.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:39 PM Page 54 Simple Playback Operations Set the Mode dial to ˘ to set the camera to Playback mode. In Playback mode, recorded images are visible on the Monitor. Multiple reduced size images can be viewed at once (Thumbnail Playback) or reviewed for deletion. Full-Frame Playback (See p. 74) Thumbnail Playback (See p. 76) the Thumbnail ( ) button once to display nine Thumbnail 1 Press images, or twice to display four Thumbnail images.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:39 PM Page 56 Other Functions By connecting the camera to your TV set or a personal computer, you can view, edit or print out images taken with the COOLPIX995. Connect COOLPIX995 to a TV Set By connecting the COOLPIX995 to a TV set, you can view your still pictures and movies on the television. Connect the camera's video output terminal and the TV's video input terminal with the provided video cable. Detailed Operations This section describes detailed operations in , or ˘ mode.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:39 PM Page 58 Setting Image Quality and Size Shooting Mode In both or mode, one of the most important options for your pictures is the combination of Image quality setting (image compression ratio) and Image size setting that you select. There are four available Image quality settings and six Image size settings. Image Quality To reduce memory requirements, images are compressed using JPEG compression.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:39 PM Page 60 How Much Space is Left on my CF Memory Card— Confirming the Number of Exposures Remaining Shooting Mode The total number of images that can be saved on a CF memory card depends on the amount of space left in the CF memory card being used, and on the selected Image quality and size. To confirm the number of exposures remaining, check the Control panel and Monitor.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:39 PM Page 62 Selecting Focus Mode—continued Shooting Mode Check points • The Autofocus mode is selected when the power is turned on. • Selecting the Self-timer enables Macro Close-up mode and v is also displayed. Autofocus Options There are several advanced options that may be employed when setting up the Autofocus. In particular, a difference will be noticed when the Monitor is on or off in Autofocus or Macro Close-up mode.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:39 PM Page 64 Setting the Exposure mode Shooting Mode To create a variety of photographic treatments, various Exposure modes can be selected to achieve a desired effect. Four Exposure modes can be selected in Shooting mode. Exposure mode Display Shooting situation P Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically, while allowing you to choose other settings such as Flexible Program, Exposure Compensation (p. 71) or Auto Bracketing (p. 115).
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:39 PM Page 66 Setting the Exposure mode—continued Shooting Mode S: Shutter-Priority Auto Â: Manual Enables you to manually set the desired shutter speed (8-1/2000 sec.) in 1 EV steps; the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct exposure. Enables you to set both shutter speed (8 sec. - 1/2000 sec. in 1 EV steps, plus long time exposure “BULB” up to 60 sec.) and aperture (lens' minimum to maximum in 1/3 steps) manually.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:40 PM Page 68 Setting the Exposure mode—continued Shooting Mode Check point If the shutter speed is displayed in red when 1/2000 sec. shutter speed is selected, stop-down aperture while confirming exposure on the Exposure meter in the Monitor. Exposure status Control panel Monitor Setting the Flash Mode Shooting Mode Four Flash modes are available for use in various flash shooting situations.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:40 PM Page 70 Setting the Flash Mode—continued Setting Indication Shooting Mode Characteristics AUTO flash ⁄ Speedlight automatically fires when the subject is dark and the built-in Speedlight is released. Speedlight does not fire if the subject is adequately illuminated even when the built-in Speedlight is released. AUTO flash with Red-eye reduction ¤⁄ Reduces the “Red-eye effect” of flash photography. The Red-eye reduction lamp lights before the main flash.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:40 PM Page 72 Adjusting Sensitivity Shooting Mode Sensitivity increases the use that the camera makes of available light, allowing faster shutter speeds to be employed. However as sensitivity is increased, the picture may become noisy. Standard sensitivity is equivalent to film ISO 100. The camera will automatically increase sensitivity in low levels of ambient lighting if set to AUTO.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:40 PM Page 74 Playback Playback Mode ˘ Playback Taking a Closer Look: Zooming In Playback mode is used for reviewing pictures that are saved on the CF memory card, starting with the most recent first. You can see more detail in the image by zooming into the desired area of the image. 1 Set the Mode dial to ˘. 1 Set the Mode dial to ˘. and hold the ( 2 Press closer detail.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:40 PM Page 76 Playback—continued Playback Mode ˘ Thumbnail Playback Up to nine Thumbnail images can be displayed on the Monitor. The Thumbnail images can be viewed a page at a time and it is possible at any time to select one Thumbnail for Full-frame playback or deleting. 1 Set the Mode dial to ˘. the Thumbnail (t) button once to display nine Thumbnail 2 Press images, or twice to display four Thumbnail images.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:40 PM Page 78 Deleting photographs—continued Playback Mode ˘ Deleting Individual Photographs in Thumbnail Playback the image to be deleted using the Multi selector. The 1 Highlight selected image is marked with a yellow highlight. 2 To delete the currently selected Thumbnail, press the D button. Advanced operation This section provides complete descriptions of advanced camera operations. 3 Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to highlight “Yes”, then press >.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:40 PM Page 80 Autofocus Lock/Auto Exposure Lock Shooting Mode Manual Focus If the subject is outside of the Autofocus area, a feature called Autofocus lock can be used to maintain focus on the subject. Autofocus is locked by half pressing the shutter with the subject in the focus target area. At the same time, exposure for the main subject is memorized by the camera (Auto exposure lock). This function is convenient when the exposure should be defined by the subject.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:40 PM Page 82 Situations Where Autofocus May not Work as Expected Shooting Mode Recording Movie/Movie Playback Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. You can Autofocus as detailed below. A Movie can be recorded for a maximum of approx. 40 seconds. Each frame has NORMAL Image quality and is of QVGA Image size (320 x 240 pixels). The recorded Movie image can be played back on the Monitor. 1. No subject detail for Autofocus system. • Very dark subjects.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:40 PM Page 84 Recording Movie/Movie Playback—continued Quick Delete/Holding the Image in the Display Operation in Movie Playback mode When the first frame is displayed as a still image When taking photographs with the Monitor on, it is possible to immediately cancel the image being recorded and to extend the display of a wanted image after the shutter is released.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:41 PM Page 86 Quick Review Mode/Full-Screen Review Mode Shooting Mode Quick review mode/Full-screen review mode is set by pressing the QUICK review button in Shooting mode . These two review modes enable you to quickly review and confirm the image without having to turn the Mode dial from to ˘. Full-Screen Review Mode Press the QUICK button in the Quick review mode to set the camera to Full-Screen Review mode.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:41 PM Page 88 Viewing Additional Picture Information 3. Detailed information display 2 Display 1. Basic display 2. Detailed information display 1 3. Detailed information display 2 4. Histogram display 5. Focus confirmation display • The contents of the image information displayed are as follows. SPEEDLIGHT 1. Basic display screen Display Description 100 Nikon 0025.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:41 PM Page 90 Sync Terminal External Nikon Speedlights can be accommodated by using the optional Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900. • The following Nikon optional Speedlights can be used: SB-28DX, SB-28, SB26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-22s and SB-22. Please contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center about using other Nikon Speedlights. • In Macro close-up mode, it is recommend that you take trial shots and confirm that the image in the Monitor is correctly exposed.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:41 PM Page 92 Setting Shooting Menus Shooting Mode In Shooting mode, the Shooting menu provides access to a range of camera setting adjustments, such as the White balance, Saturation control and Noise reduction. The Shooting menu contains two pages of advanced shooting options: Choosing from the Shooting Menu (example: Focus Mode) 1 Select the Shooting menu item.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:41 PM Page 94 Shooting Mode Check points: Moving from page to page • In the Shooting mode, two menu pages follow each other so that when you reach the end of page 1,page 2 then appears. The number tab for the active page is highlighted in white. To move to the SET-UP page, press < on the Multi selector to turn the white tab orange. Then press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to move between pages 1, 2 and Set Up. Select the S tab with ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 1 and press >.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:41 PM Page 96 Shooting Mode — Preset White Balance — In certain lighting, you may find that you can obtain a more accurate color balance by measuring the color temperature of the light manually. The Preset White Balance function allows you to photograph a neutral object (usually a piece of gray card) from which the camera calculates the color temperature. The camera then automatically recalibrates the white balance according to the result.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:41 PM Page 98 Metering system Characteristic Spot AF Area Metering can be selected when the autofocus mode in FOCUS OPTIONS > AF Area Mode (p. 111) in Shooting Mode is set to Auto or Manual. Auto: Automatically shifts the Spot Metering area to one of five focus areas. Spot AF Area Manual: Spot Metering area is shifted to one of five focus areas in the AF Area selected. Off: Matrix Metering is automatically selected.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:41 PM Page 100 Setting Shooting Menus—continued Shooting Mode * The shooting speed varies with the memory available in the camera. • Once shooting has commenced, the Autofocus mode, exposure value and white balance settings in the Continuous, Multi-shot 16, VGA Sequence and Ultra HS modes are fixed at their initial values Note: CF memory card After shooting a sequence, do not remove the CF memory card from the camera until all the pictures have been saved.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:41 PM Page 102 Setting Shooting Menus—continued Shooting Mode When the Best Shot Selector is On, the Best Shot Selector indication is displayed on the Monitor. BEST SHOT SELECTOR The Best Shot Selector function is most effective in situations where inadvertent camera movement may affect the outcome of the photograph, such as the following: • The camera is zoomed in or you are using an optional teleconverter lens attachment.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:42 PM Page 104 Setting Shooting Menus—continued Shooting Mode IMAGE ADJUSTMENT SATURATION CONTROL When you take a photograph, the camera automatically compensates for optical brightness and contrast before recording the photograph on the CF memory card. The Image Adjustment menu gives you control over this image compensation. Auto Normal More Contrast Less Contrast Lighten Image Darken Image Option Image is adjusted automatically.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:42 PM Page 106 Shooting Mode LENS Optional lens converters for wideangle, telephoto and fisheye photography can be used with the COOLPIX995. A Slide Copy Adapter is also available. Each of these converter is adapted to a particular combination of settings, such as the Focus mode, Zoom position and Metering method.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:42 PM Page 108 Setting Shooting Menus—continued Shooting Mode EXPOSURE OPTIONS The camera can “memorize” up to three combinations of settings, including White Balance, Metering, Continuous, Best Shot Selector, Image Adjustment, Saturation Control, Lens and Image Sharpening. These settings can be recalled as desired, allowing you to create separate combinations of settings for different shooting conditions and then recall them later at a touch.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:42 PM Page 110 Shooting Mode — Exposure Compensation — Exposure metering can be offset to allow manual compensation for more creative control of your pictures. Twelve settings are available for Exposure Compensation, from –2EV to +2EV in 1/3-EV steps. FOCUS OPTIONS You can use the Focus Options menu to select the AF Area Mode, change the Auto-Focus Mode, select Focus Confirmation or change the Distance Units.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:42 PM Page 112 Setting Shooting Menus—continued Shooting Mode — Auto-Focus Mode — The camera Auto-Focus can operate in two modes: Continuous AF and Single AF. — Distance Units — You can change the distance used on the Control panel and on the Monitor in Manual Focus mode. m ft Continuous AF As long as the monitor is turned on, Autofocus is enabled continuously regardless of whether the shutter is being pressed or not.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:42 PM Page 114 Setting Shooting Menus—continued Shooting Mode IMAGE SHARPENING AUTO BRACKETING The camera can emphasize the details and borders of objects, making the picture appear sharper and bolder. Auto High Normal Low Off Bracketing is off. On Auto Bracketing is set. WB Bracketing White Balance Bracketing is set. Description Auto The camera automatically sharpens the image for optimal results. Normal The same standard sharpness is set for all images.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:42 PM Page 116 Setting Shooting Menus—continued Shooting Mode Check point Notes: Auto Bracketing and White Balance Bracketing To perform Auto Bracketing or White Balance Bracketing in Continuous or VGA Sequence mode (p. 99), hold down the Shutter release button fully. A selected number of consecutive shots are taken (up to three shots with FULL, 3 : 2 and Fine mode), after which the sequence stops automatically. • Bracketing cannot be set in Multi-shot 16, Ultra HS, Movie (p.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:42 PM Page 118 Setting Shooting Menus—continued Shooting Mode Playback Menu items RESET ALL The Reset all setting allows you to restore settings in all Shooting modes , and Playback ˘ to their default values. Folders Exit menu without changing the settings. Yes Restore the settings to their default values.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:42 PM Page 120 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus Shooting Mode The SET-UP menu allows you to select various settings for basic camera setup before shooting, such as Monitor, Zoom and Speedlight options, etc. Displaying the SET-UP Menu In 3 Press ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 2 at the top of the screen. • The 14 SET-UP items are divided into two displays. Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector to move the cursor and display SETUP 2.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:42 PM Page 122 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus—continued Shooting Mode The Shooting SET-UP Items (in mode) 3 Press the MENU button to complete the setting. • Folder name is shown on the Monitor when a folder other than NIKON is selected. Folders You can use this option to select new folders to help you organize your pictures on the camera for shooting and image playback. This feature allows you to create, rename and delete folders.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:43 PM Page 124 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus—continued Shooting Mode [Delete] This option enables you to delete folders (other than the NIKON folder). Select “Delete” in Options and press > on the Multi selector to display the folder list. 1 Monitor Options Use the Monitor Options sub-menu to specify when the Monitor will automatically turn on and to adjust the Monitor brightness and hue.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:43 PM Page 126 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus—continued Shooting Mode — Hue — The hue (overall color) of the Monitor can be finely adjusted to any of eleven levels. Press≤ or ≥ to alter the hue by moving the arrow at the right side of the display up (reddish) or down (bluish). Once you have adjusted hue to your satisfaction, press > to complete the hue setting and to return to the SET-UP menu. Press the MENU button to complete the setting.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:43 PM Page 128 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus—continued Shooting Mode CF Card Format In order to avoid taking multiple pictures with the same file name (for example DSC0001.JPG), it is possible to allocate sequential numbers that are automatically assigned to image files. This feature can be used even when more than one CF memory card is used. This makes it easier for you to manage your files when you are downloading them to a computer as each file has a unique name.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:43 PM Page 130 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus—continued Shooting SET-UP Items (only in Shooting Mode mode) Controls You can use the Controls setting to specify whether individual functions are retained in the camera or cleared from the camera’s memory when you turn the camera off. Various alternative functions can be selected and assigned to the FUNC. 1 (Exposure mode button) and FUNC. 2 (Exposure Compensation button). — FUNC. 1/FUNC. 2 — By default, the (FUNC.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:43 PM Page 132 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus—continued Shooting Mode Zoom Options Speedlight Options You can use the Zoom Options to determine various functions that relate to the initial set up of the lens and the aperture variations relative to the Zoom position. Digital Tele Sets the Digital zoom setting. Startup Position Sets the initial Zoom position. Fixes the camera aperture during Fixed Aperture Zoom operation to ensure consistent exposure with external flash units.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:43 PM Page 134 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus—continued Shooting Mode Note: Activating an optional Speedlight When you are using an optional Speedlight, be sure to raise the built-in Speedlight to ensure that the flash sync sensor is available. Video Mode You can set the video output mode to either NTSC or PAL.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:43 PM Page 136 Playback Menus Playback Mode ˘ The Playback mode has two pages of settings which are controlled from the Playback menu (Page 1) and Playback SET-UP menu screens.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:43 PM Page 138 Playback Menus—continued Playback Mode ˘ Playback Menu — Deleting All Images — Delete Saved photographs, the settings of Auto Transfer and Print-order files can be deleted. With the Delete option in the Playback menu, it is possible to delete either selected photographs from the thumbnail pages or alternatively all the photographs on the CF memory card (except Hidden and Protected).
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:43 PM Page 140 Playback Menus—continued Playback Mode ˘ Folders The Folders option in the Playback menu can be used to select images in all folders for playback, or only images in a selected folder. This menu also contains options for creating, renaming and deleting folders. Options All Folders NIKON (Folder name) Options for folder setup. Selects All Folders. Selects the NIKON folder. Selects newly created folder. * A NIKON folder is automatically created.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 142 Playback Menus—continued Playback Mode ˘ Protect Hide Image The Protect option can be used to prevent recorded images in the CF memory card from being deleted. When creating a slide show or showing photographs to an audience, you may want to use the Hide Image option to hide some of the photographs in the current folder from view. Hidden images are only visible in the Hide Image Menu. They cannot be deleted in Full-frame playback or from the Delete sub-menu.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 144 Playback SET-UP Menus—continued Playback Mode ˘ — Print Set options — Print Set The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) allows images to be marked for printing at a Lab, Print Shop or on a desktop Printer that can read the DPOF information. As well as the instruction to print the image, the DPOF system also allows the number of prints to be specified and whether or not the image date and/or other information should appear.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 146 Playback Menus—continued Playback Mode ˘ — Transferring all images — Auto Transfer The Auto Transfer setting controls whether or not the Nikon View 4 software will automatically copy selected images to a computer when the camera is connected by the USB cable. selected images will be Selected Photos Only transferred. All Photos All images will be transferred. — Setting Auto Transfer — 1 2 To set all image files to be transferred, select All Photos.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 148 Playback SET-UP Menus Playback Mode ˘ In the Playback SET-UP menu, you can make changes to basic camera settings and perform tasks such as formatting memory cards. Displaying the Playback SET-UP Menu 2 Select the option for the selected item. • Press ≤/≥ to highlight the desired option, then press > to display option details. Playback ˘ mode, press the MENU button to display the 1 InPlayback menu and press < on the Multi selector.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 150 Playback SET-UP Menus—continued Playback Mode ˘ Playback SET-UP Menu items Monitor Options The hue (overall color) and brightness of the Monitor can be adjusted to improve visibility. Brightness Adjusts Monitor brightness Hue Adjusts overall Monitor color CF Card Format Formatting a CF memory card erases all pictures and data to allow the maximum space to be recovered for use again in the camera. No Format Does not format the CF memory card.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 152 Playback SET-UP Menus—continued Playback Mode ˘ Language The camera menus and messages can be viewed in one of a number of languages. D E F J S German English French Japanese Spanish • For information on Selecting a Language, see p. 32. Connections Connections This chapter provides information on connecting your camera to an AC adapter (available separately), to a computer, and to a television or videocassette recorder (VCR).
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 154 Connecting to an AC Adapter (optional) Connecting to a television or VCR The camera can be powered from AC electrical outlets rated at 100240 V 50/60Hz using the EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (8.4V, 1.3A). You can connect the COOLPIX995 to a television or VCR to display images on a TV monitor or make a recording on a VCR using the provided video cable. 1 Open the DC-in connector cover as indicated.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 156 Connecting to a computer Although it is not necessary to own or use a computer to enjoy digital images from your COOLPIX, a computer greatly enhances the range of possibilities and uses for digital photography. With the aid of a computer, you can view the images stored in the CF memory card, apply creative effects using your favorite imaging application, create a valuable store of photographs on your hard disk and share them by Email or on the Internet.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 158 Connecting to a computer—continued Note: Operation when connected to a computer Do not turn the Mode dial to OFF while data transfer between the camera and the computer is in progress (indicated by the progress bar in Nikon View 4 on your computer screen). Failure to observe this precaution might result in unexpected problems such as software malfunction, damage to the copied picture, or camera malfunction.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 160 Connecting to a computer—continued Image files and folders—naming DSCN: Image file name given by the COOLPIX995 DSCN0001.JPG JPG: Extension .JPG: JPEG format .TIF: TIFF format (HI mode) .MOV: Movie format • Image file names created by the camera are named DSCN0001.JPG to DSCN9999.JPG within a given folder.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 162 Optional Accessories Wideangle Converter WC-E63 When the WC-E63 is attached to the COOLPIX995, the focal length is reduced by a factor of 0.63X. The combined focal length becomes 5.0mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 24mm) The combined f-number becomes f/2.6. PC Card Adapter EC-AD1 The EC-AD1 PC Card Adapter allows a Type I CompactFlash™ card to be used in a PC Card slot.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 164 Optional Accessories—continued/Operating Conditions Notes: Using CF memory cards—continued • Do not attempt to touch the terminals or contacts with your hand or a metal object. • Do not stress or bend the CF memory card. • Most CF memory cards, being slight and durable, are immune to physical shock. However, certain CF memory cards contain mechanical parts and may be damaged by being dropped or struck by a hard object.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 166 Troubleshooting If the COOLPIX995 is not operating properly, check the following items. If the problem persists, contact the retailer where you bought this camera or an authorized Nikon dealer or service center. Power turns off immediately. • Battery level is low. • Using camera at low temperatures. 31 Cannot take photo when Shutter release button is fully depressed. • Mode dial is not set to or . 44 • CF memory card is not compatible with 36 the COOLPIX995.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 168 Error Messages If the following error messages appear on the Monitor or Control panel, please check the possible solutions before ordering repairs or requesting service under Warranty. Monitor Control panel Problem Solution Page • CF memory card is not inserted or is not correctly inserted. • Insert CF memory card correctly. 36 • CF memory card is not formatted for COOLPIX995. • Select Format on the Monitor and format CF memory card.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 170 Error Messages—continued Control panel Problem Solution Page • Overflow of the image number has occurred. • CF memory card has format incompatible with COOLPIX995. • File number is over the camera's limit. Replace card with new one, or delete folder or images. • Image cannot be displayed because it is set to hidden mode. • Cancel image's hidden setting with Hide Image menu on Playback menu. 143 • Image file cannot be displayed.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 172 Type CCD Image size (pixel) Lens Autofocus Digital zoom AF area Focus mode Focus range Viewfinder Monitor Storage Approximate cpacity (16 MB) Storage media Shooting mode 172 Digital camera E995 1/1.8" high-density CCD, total number of pixels: 3.34 million 2,048 x 1,536 (FULL) 1,600 x 1,200 (UXGA) 1,280 x 960 (SXGA) 1,024 x 768 (XGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) 2,048 x 1,360 (3:2) 4x Zoom-Nikkor; f=8 - 32mm [35mm (135) format equivalent to 38 - 152mm]/ f/2.6 - 5.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 174 Specifications—continued All specifications apply when a fully charged battery is used at normal temperature (20°C/68°F). Battery life and performance may vary depending on type, operating environment and date of manufacture. For reference: Number of exposures per battery Li-ion Rechargeable Battery EN-EL1 When monitor ON Approx. 220 frames or 110 min.
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 176 Index 60 45 44 44 E Exposure Exposure Exposure Exposure A AF/AE Lock ...........................................................................P. 80 Anytime Flash ........................................................................P. 70 Aperture-Priority Exposure mode...................................P. 66, 110 Auto (White Balance) .............................................................P. 95 Auto Bracketing.............................................
COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:44 PM Page 178 L Language..............................................................p. 32, 135, 152 Lens converter.....................................................................P. 106 Long time exposure...............................................................P. 68 M Macro Close-up mode...........................................................P. 61 Manual Exposure mode.................................................P. 67, 110 Manual Focus ........................
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