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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L830 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 12). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A 1).
Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Description Introduction B This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera. C This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the camera. A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices Introduction Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory 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 Introduction To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.
Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths. Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire. Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled.
Introduction • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Chargers (available separately) • Keep dry.
Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. Introduction Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. The flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.
Notices Introduction Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately.
Introduction xiv This symbol on the batteries indicates that the batteries are to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.
Table of Contents The Basics of Shooting and Playback... 12 Read This First ....................................................... ii About This Manual .................................................. iii Information and Precautions............................. v For Your Safety ................................................. viii WARNINGS ................................................................ viii Notices...................................................................
Introduction xvi Shooting Features...................................... 31 Playback Features ...................................... 62 G (Easy Auto) Mode ...................................... 31 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ... 32 Tips and Notes ......................................................... 33 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ............. 38 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) ......... 40 A (Auto) Mode ...................................
Reference Section ................................. E1 Introduction Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) ........................... E2 Shooting with Easy Panorama................. E2 Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama.............................................................. E5 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence).......................... E6 Viewing Images in a Sequence ............... E6 Deleting Images in a Sequence .............. E7 Editing Still Images.....
Introduction xviii The Movie Menu ........................................ E52 Movie Options................................................. E52 AF Area Mode.................................................. E55 Autofocus Mode............................................ E55 Movie VR............................................................. E56 Wind Noise Reduction ............................... E56 The Setup Menu ......................................... E57 Welcome Screen............................
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 3 56 7 8 Parts of the Camera 9 10 14 1 13 12 11 Zoom control........................................................ 25 f : wide-angle............................................... 25 g : telephoto.................................................. 25 h : thumbnail playback........................... 63 i : playback zoom...................................... 62 j : help ..............................................................
1 2 3 4 5 6 Parts of the Camera 7 8 9 11 10 13 2 12
1 Monitor ........................................................................ 8 8 Multi selector............................................................6 2 A (shooting mode) button .........................................................31, 32, 38, 40, 42 9 k (apply selection) button.............................6 10 l (delete) button...............................................29 3 Flash lamp...............................................................
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Parts of the Camera Attach them at two places. B Lens Cap When the camera is not in use, protect the lens by attaching the lens cap.
Raising and Lowering the Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. • See “Using the Flash” (A 44) for more information about flash settings. • Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use.
Using Menus (the d Button) Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus. 1 2 Press the d button. • The menu is displayed. Press the multi selector J. • The current menu icon is displayed in yellow. Parts of the Camera Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Menu icons 3 Select the desired menu icon. • The menu is changed. 4 Press the k button. • The menu options become selectable.
5 Select a menu option. 6 Press the k button. • The settings for the option you selected are displayed. Photo VR Welcome screen Time zone and date On (hybrid) Print date On Photo VR Off Parts of the Camera Monitor settings Motion detection AF assist 7 8 Select a setting. Press the k button. • The setting you selected is applied. • When you are finished using the menu, press the d button.
The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A 72)).
Shooting mode............................................ 22, 23 20 Focus area (subject tracking)...... 54, E39 2 Flash mode............................................................. 44 21 Aperture value ......................................................27 3 Macro mode .......................................................... 49 22 Shutter speed........................................................27 4 Zoom indicator ............................................
Playback Mode 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 999/999 Parts of the Camera 10 22 21 20 999/999 a 9999/9999 29m 0s b 29m 0s 11 9999.
1 Protect icon............................................64, E46 12 Image mode.......................................... 54, E27 2 Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected) ........................64, E51 13 Movie options ...................................... 69, E52 3 Print order icon ....................................64, E42 15 Crop icon................................................. 62, E15 4 Skin softening icon............................64, E11 16 Small picture icon......
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 3 • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 1 2 Insert the batteries. • Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly and insert the batteries. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 1 • Slide the cover while securely holding down the area marked 2.
Applicable Batteries • • • * Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries) Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used. B Removing the Batteries • Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 1 Turn off the camera and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. 3 • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2 1 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Insert the memory card. • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. B Memory card slot Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card.
B Formatting Memory Cards The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. Insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu. Removing Memory Cards B 12 High Temperature Caution The camera, batteries, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
Preparation 3 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. • If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired language and press the k button.
4 Select your home time zone and press the k button. • To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed above the map. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I. 5 Select the date format and press the k button. London, Casablanca Back Date format Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year 6 Set the date and time, and press the k button. • Select a field: Press JK (changes between D, M, Y, h, and m). • Edit the date and time: Press HI.
8 Make sure that the lens cap has been removed and press the A button. • The shooting-mode selection screen is displayed. 9 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 18 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the k button. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take images in Easy auto mode (A 22). • To switch to another shooting mode, press HI before pressing the k button. Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu.
C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the z setup menu (A 72). • You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone. Press the multi selector K and then H to enable daylight saving time and move the clock forward one hour, or I to disable daylight saving time and move the clock back one hour.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch. • The monitor turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Display Description b The battery level is high. B The battery level is low. Battery exhausted. The camera cannot capture images. Replace the batteries.
C Notes About the Flash When you need to use the flash, such as when shooting in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash (A 5, 44). C The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations performed 3 min 25m 0s 1900 Camera enters standby mode. Camera turns off. • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 30 seconds. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A 72).
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback 22 1 Press the A button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select a shooting mode and press the k button. • G (easy auto) mode is used in this example. • The shooting mode setting is saved even after the camera is turned off.
Available Shooting Modes G Easy auto mode A 31 The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. b Scene mode A 32 Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. D Special effects A 38 Effects can be applied to images during shooting.
Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Frame the picture. Shooting mode icon • When the camera automatically determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A 31). 25m 0s 1900 B 24 Notes About Easy Auto Mode • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode.
C When Using a Tripod • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations. - When shooting in dim lighting - When the flash is lowered or when using a shooting mode in which the flash does not fire - When using the telephoto setting • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A 72) to prevent potential errors caused by this function.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 26 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus indicator (A 9) glows green. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to focus.
The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Press all the way Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.
Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. c (playback) button The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. Display the previous image • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. Display the next image • To return to shooting mode, press the A button or shutter-release button. 4/4 0004.
Step 6 Delete Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. Current image • To exit without deleting, press the d button. Erase selected images Delete All images 3 Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered. • To cancel, select No and press the k button.
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display c. Erase selected images • To undo the selection, press I to remove c. • Move the zoom control (A 1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. Back The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Add c to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to confirm the selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed.
Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode M k button When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
Tips and Notes d Sports • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 5 images continuously at a rate of about 6.7 fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.
j Night landscape • From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod. • Y Hand-held (default setting): - When the j icon at the top left of the monitor glows green, press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed.
l Museum • The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)). • The flash does not fire. m Fireworks show • The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds. • 13 zoom positions are available. n Black and white copy • Use together with macro mode (A 49) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera.
p Easy panorama • From the screen displayed after p Easy panorama is selected, select the shooting range from W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°). • The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle. • Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range. • Focus and exposure are locked when shooting starts.
O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face (pet portrait auto release). • From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous. - U Single: Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, it captures one image. - V Continuous: Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, it captures three images continuously.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M K M HI M select an effect M k button * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed. Selective color Shooting Features Category Description D Soft (default setting) Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.
• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • When Selective color or Cross process is selected, use the multi selector HI to select the desired color from the slider. To change settings for any of the following functions, press the k button to cancel color selection. - Flash mode (A 44) - Self-timer (A 47) - Macro mode (A 49) - Exposure compensation (A 50) To return to the color selection screen, press the k button again.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (A 53)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at a human face.
Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode • • • • Flash mode (A 44) Self-timer (A 47) Exposure compensation (A 50) Smart portrait menu (A 53) Shooting Features 41
A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button • You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A 54). The default setting is Target finding AF (A 59).
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. 1 2 4 3 1 X Flash mode1 (A 44) 2 n Self-timer (A 47) 3 p Macro (A 49) 4 o 1 2 Exposure compensation (A 50) Special effects Smart portrait A (auto) – w w2 w w w w2 w w – w w w w – w Scene 2 Shooting Features G (easy auto) Can be set when the flash is raised. The flash does not fire while it is lowered. Availability depends on the setting.
Using the Flash In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take images with the flash by raising the flash. When using A (auto) mode and other shooting modes, you can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button. • The flash pops up. • The flash does not fire while it is lowered. W is displayed to indicate that the flash does not fire. Shooting Features 2 Press the multi selector H (X).
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A 46). X Fill flash The flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. Y Slow sync Shooting Features Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
B Lowering the Flash Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use (A 5). C The Flash Lamp The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutterrelease button halfway. • On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. • Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images. • Off: The flash does not fire when an image is taken. If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging.
Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A 72) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J (n). 2 Select n10s or n2s, and press the k button. Self-timer 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.
4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • 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. • To stop the countdown, press the shutterrelease button again. Shooting Features 48 9 1/250 F 3.
Using Macro Mode Use macro mode when taking close-up images. 1 Press the multi selector I (p). 2 Select ON and press the k button. Macro mode • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Shooting Features 3 Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. Shooting Features 50 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k 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 k button. C Exposure compensation +2.0 +0.3 -2.
Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Flash1 (A 44) G (easy auto) Self-timer (A 47) Macro (A 49) Exposure compensation (A 50) U2 Off Off3 0.0 V Off Off4 0.0 4 Off Off4 0.0 Scene b (portrait) W d (sports) W4 Off4 Off4 0.0 e (night portrait) V4 Off Off4 0.0 f (party/indoor) V5 Off Off4 0.0 Z (beach) U Off Off4 0.0 z (snow) U Off Off4 0.0 h (sunset) W4 Off Off4 0.0 i (dusk/dawn) W4 Off Off4 0.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Shooting Features 52 The setting that is used when the flash is raised. The setting cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up. The setting cannot be changed. Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to k. The flash does not fire when HDR is set to o.
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting. Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options 25m 0s 1900 AF area mode The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.
Options Available in the Shooting Menu Description A Image mode Allows you to set the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images. • Default setting: P 4608×3456 E27 White balance Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the weather conditions or light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. • Default setting: Auto E29 Continuous Allows you to select single or continuous shooting.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Description Continuous (A 54) When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof (A 54) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Smile timer (A 54) When Smile timer is selected, the self-timer cannot be used. AF area mode (A 54) When Subject tracking is selected, the self-timer cannot be used.
Restricted function Option AF area mode White balance (A 54) When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject. Continuous (A 54) When Continuous H, Continuous L, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or BSS is selected, date and time cannot be imprinted on images. Blink proof (A 54) When Blink proof is set to On, date and time cannot be imprinted on images.
Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Face Detection When the following shooting modes or settings are selected, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces.
B Notes About Face Detection • When Autofocus mode in the movie menu is set to Single AF, the focus area is not displayed even if a face is detected. • The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.
Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A 54) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway: • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. 1/250 F 3.0 Focus areas 1/250 F 3.
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Shooting Features 60 The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g.
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. 1 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A 53). 2 Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutterrelease button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposure are locked. F 3.0 1/250 F 3.0 Shooting Features 3 1/250 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture.
Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) zooms in on the image. 4/4 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 Image is displayed full-frame. g (i) f (h) 3.0 Displayed area guide Image is zoomed in. Playback Features • You can change the zoom ratio by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) displays images as thumbnails. 1/20 0001.
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button. Option Playback Features 64 Description A Quick retouch* Allows you to create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. E9 D-Lighting* Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.
Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. • If Photo info in the Monitor settings (A 72) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts. 25m 0s 1900 Movie recording time remaining 2 Recording and Playing Back Movies 1 Lower the flash (A 5) • Recording movies while the flash is raised may cause the audio to be muffled.
B Recording and Playing Back Movies 66 Maximum Movie Length Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. • The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen. • Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. • The actual movie length may vary depending on the movie content, subject movement, or type of memory card.
B Notes About Vibration Reduction When Recording Movies B Camera Temperature • The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area. • If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will automatically stop recording. The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording (B10s) is displayed. After the camera stops recording, it turns itself off.
Saving Still Images While Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies 68 If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image (JPEG). Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. • y is displayed in the monitor. When z is displayed, a still image cannot be saved. • The image size of the still image that is saved varies depending on the Movie options setting.
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button Movie options AF area mode Autofocus mode Movie VR Wind noise reduction Option Description A Movie options Select the movie type. Select normal speed to record movies at normal speed, or HS (high speed) to record movies that play in slow or fast motion.
Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies 70 Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A 69). Press the k button to play back movies. 10s 0010. MOV 15/05/2014 15:30 Movie options • To adjust the volume, move the zoom control (A 1).
Function Icon Paused Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Advance B Hold down the k button to advance the movie. Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed while paused. Pause End E G C Rewind the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for continuous rewinding. D Advance the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for continuous advancing. I Extract the desired portion of a movie and save it as a separate file (E25).
General Camera Setup Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Welcome screen Time zone and date General Camera Setup 72 Monitor settings Print date Photo VR Motion detection AF assist Option Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on.
A Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card. E67 Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language. E68 TV settings Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings. E68 Blink warning Allows you to set whether or not closed eyes are detected when taking images of people using face detection. E69 Eye-Fi upload Allows you to set whether or not to enable the function for sending images to a computer using a commercially available Eye-Fi card.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connection Methods Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 74 You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. USB/audio/video output connector HDMI micro connector (Type D) Open the connector cover. Insert the plug straight. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
Viewing images on a TV E16 Viewing and organizing images on a computer A 76 You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB port with the included USB cable. • Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer (A 76). Printing images without using a computer E19 If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer.
Using ViewNX 2 Install ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Your Imaging Toolbox Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. 1 Download the ViewNX 2 installer. Start the computer and download the installer from: http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ 2 3 4 Double-click the downloaded file. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. • SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be inserted directly in the slot. • SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File.
3 Terminate the connection. Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
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Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)................................. E2 Playback Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) ... E6 Editing Still Images ....................................................................................... E8 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV).......... E16 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) .........
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Shooting with Easy Panorama Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M p (easy panorama) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. 1 Select W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°) as the shooting range and press the k button. Normal (180°) • When the camera is readied in the horizontal position, the image size (width × height) is as follows.
3 Press the shutter-release button all the way, and then remove your finger from the shutter-release button. • KLJI are displayed to indicate the direction of camera movement. 4 Move the camera in one of the four directions until the guide indicator reaches the end. Guide • When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins.
B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting • The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting. • If the camera is moved too quickly or shaken too much, or if the subject is too uniform (e.g. walls or darkness), an error may occur. • If shooting is stopped before the camera reaches the half-way point in the panorama range, a panorama image is not saved.
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A 28), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. 4/4 0004.JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 Playback controls are displayed in the monitor during playback. Use the multi selector JK to select a control, and then press the k button to perform the following operations.
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence. The first image of a sequence is used as the key picture to represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (default setting). To display each image in the sequence individually, press the k button. 1/5 0004.JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 Reference Section After pressing the k button, the operations listed below are available.
Deleting Images in a Sequence When the l button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed. • When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. - Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A 30), all images in that sequence are deleted. - All images: All images in the internal memory or on the memory card are deleted.
Editing Still Images Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. C Restrictions on Image Editing An image can be edited up to ten times.
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the amount of effect applied and press the k button. Quick retouch • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, press J. Normal Amount D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Use the multi selector HI to select OK and press the k button. • The edited version is displayed on the right.
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red Eyes Caused by Using the Flash Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Red-eye correction M k button Preview the result and press the k button. Red-eye correction • To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector J. Back B Reference Section • • • • Notes About Red-eye Correction Images in which the camera cannot detect red eyes cannot be corrected.
Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Skin softening M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the amount of effect applied and press the k button. • The confirmation dialog is displayed with the face to which the effect was applied enlarged in the monitor. • To exit without saving the copy, press J. 2 Preview the result and press the k button.
Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Filter effects M k button Option Description Pop and Super vivid Mainly enhances the color saturation. Painting, High key, Toy camera effect 1, Toy camera effect 2, Low key, and Cross process Mainly adjusts hue and creates a different look for the image. Soft, Soft portrait*, Fisheye, Cross screen, and Miniature effect Processes images with a variety of effects.
2 Adjust the effect and press the k button. • When using Cross process or Selective color: Use HI to select the color. • When using Soft: Use HI to select the range of the effect. • Press J to return to the Filter effects selection screen without making any changes. Cross process Example: Cross process 3 Preview the result and press the k button. Preview • An edited copy is created. • To exit without saving the copy, press J.
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button. • For images taken at an image mode setting of l 4608×2592, only 640×360 is displayed. Small picture 640×480 320×240 160×120 2 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created (compression ratio of approximately 1:8).
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A 62). Refine copy composition and press the d button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. Set a zoom ratio at which u is displayed. • Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll the image so that only the portion to be copied is visible in the monitor. 3 3.0 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
2 Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 3 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • Images are displayed on the TV. • The camera monitor does not turn on. B If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Make sure that TV settings (E68) in the setup menu conforms to the standard used by your TV.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. Reference Section 4 Turn on the camera. • The PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2). 1 2 Print selection 15/05/2014 No.
Printing Individual Images 1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the k button. Print selection 15/05/2014 No. 32 • Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. 2 Use HI to select Copies and press the k button. PictBridge 1 prints Start print Copies Paper size Reference Section 3 Select the desired number of copies (up to nine) and press the k button. Copies 4 4 Select Paper size and press the k button.
5 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default as the paper size option. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm 4×6 in. 8×10 in. Letter 6 Select Start print and press the k button. PictBridge • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, press the k button.
Printing Multiple Images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Paper size and press the k button. • To exit the print menu, press the d button. Print selection 15/05/2014 No. 32 Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Reference Section 3 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default in the paper size option.
Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies Print selection 5 (up to nine) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be 1 1 printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the numeral indicating the number of copies 3 Back to be printed. If no copies have been specified for images, the selection is canceled.
DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option (E42). • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start printing. To view the current print order, select View images and press the k button. To print images, press the k button again. C More Information See “Printing Images of Size 1:1” (E28) for more information.
Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of a Movie The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back the desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted (A 71). 2 Use the multi selector JK to select the I control, and then press the k button. 3 Use HI to select the M control (choose start point). 1m30s Reference Section Choose start point • Use JK to move the start point.
5 Use HI to select m (Save) and press the k button. Save • Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie. 30s B Notes About Movie Editing • A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again. • The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected using the start and end points. • Movies cannot be trimmed so that they are less than two seconds long.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode M k button Select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which images can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.
C Notes About Image Mode • The image mode setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than A (auto) mode. The changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes. • The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions. C Number of Images That Can Be Saved • The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked in the monitor when shooting (A 20).
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode M d button M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. • Use Auto under most conditions. Change the setting when you want to adjust the hue of the image you are taking. Option Description a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.
Using Preset Manual Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press the k button. • The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance. White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Flash 3 Select Measure.
5 Press the k button to measure the value. • The shutter is released and measurement is complete. No image is saved. B Notes About Preset Manual A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.
Continuous Shooting Select A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button Option U Single (default setting) k Continuous H m Continuous L Reference Section n Continuous H: 120 fps j Continuous H: 60 fps D BSS (Best Shot Selector) W Multi-shot 16 E32 Description One image is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 6.
B Notes About Continuous Shooting • When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. • It may take some time to save the images after shooting. • When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images. • The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.
ISO Sensitivity Select A (auto) mode M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, images can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. • When higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise. Option Description a Auto (default setting) Sensitivity is automatically selected from the range of ISO 125 to 1600.
Color Options Select A (auto) mode M d button M Color options M k button Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome. Option Description n Standard color (default setting) Use for images exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. p Black-and-white Save images in black-and-white. q Sepia Save images in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Save images in cyan-blue monochrome.
AF Area Mode Select A (auto) mode M d button M AF area mode M k button Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus when shooting still images. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A 57) for more information.
Option x Manual Description Use the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area to where you want to focus. • To use the multi selector to configure the flash mode or other settings, press the k button. To return to moving the focus area, press the k button again. Scope of movable focus area Focus area The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center Focus area s Subject tracking Use this function to take images of moving subjects.
Option M Target finding AF (default setting) Description When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using Target Finding AF” (A 59). 1/250 F 3.0 Focus areas B 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. • The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
Using Subject Tracking Select A (auto) mode M d button M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button 1 Register a subject. • Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the monitor and press the k button. • When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around that subject and the camera begins tracking that subject. • If the subject cannot be registered, the border glows red.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)” (E27) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Skin softening M k button Option Description e On (default setting) When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. Off Turns skin softening off.
Blink Proof Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Blink proof M k button Option Description y On The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open. • If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds. • The flash cannot be used. Off (default setting) Turns the blink proof off. A blink was detected in the picture just taken.
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Still Images” (E8) for information about image editing functions. Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Print order M k button If you configure print order settings in advance, you can use them with the printing methods listed below. • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) printing. • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot.
2 Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Print selection • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI 1 1 to specify the number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no 3 Back copies have been specified for images, the selection is canceled. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
B • • • • • Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information Some printers may not be able to print the shooting date and shooting information. Shooting information is not printed when the camera is connected to a printer. The Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order option is displayed. The date printed is that saved when the image was captured.
Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Start and press the k button. • The slide show begins. • To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop and press the k button before selecting Start.
Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen (E47). Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card permanently deletes protected files (E67).
The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Protect Back 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image. • Move the zoom control (A 1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Select an image from the image selection screen (E47). When the Rotate image screen is displayed, press the multi selector JK to rotate the image 90 degrees.
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button. Copy Camera to card Card to camera 2 Select a copy option and press the k button. • If you choose the Selected images option, use the image selection screen to specify images (E47).
B Notes About Copying Images • Only files in formats that this camera can record can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer. • The Print order (E42) settings configured for images are not copied. C Notes About Copying Images in a Sequence • If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images, all images in the sequence are copied.
Sequence Display Options Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Sequence display options M k button Select the method used to display images in the sequence (E6). Option Description Q Individual pictures Displays each image in a sequence individually. F is displayed on the playback screen. V Key picture only (default setting) Displays only the key picture for images in a sequence.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie options (E53) to record in slow or fast motion. Memory cards (Class 6 or higher) are recommended for recording movies (F18).
HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion” (E54). Option Image size Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) Description k HS 240/8× k 320 × 240 4:3 1/8-speed slow motion movies • Max. recording time: 10 seconds (playback time: 1 minute and 20 seconds) h HS 480/4× a 640 × 480 4:3 1/4-speed slow motion movies • Max.
C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: Recording time 10 s Playback time 10 s When recording at h/a HS 480/4×: Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Recording time 10 s Playback time 40 s Slow motion playback Reference Section When recording at j/Y HS 1080/0.5×: Movies are recorded at 1/2 normal speed. They are played back in fast motion at 2x faster speed.
AF Area Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M AF area mode M k button Set the focus area in movie mode. Option Description a Face priority (default setting) When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A 57). When Autofocus mode in the movie menu is set to Single AF, and no faces are detected before the b (e movie-record) button is pressed, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. y Center The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Movie VR Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when recording movies. Set to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description V On (hybrid) (default setting) Movies are corrected optically using the lens shift method, and at the same time digitally processed to reduce the effects of camera shake. The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) becomes narrower.
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button Configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description Does not display the welcome screen. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen with the COOLPIX logo. Select an image Displays an image selected for the welcome screen. • The image selection screen is displayed. Select an image (E47) and press the k button.
Time Zone and Date d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Date and time Description • Select an item: Press the multi selector JK (changes between D, M, Y, h, and m). • Edit the date and time: Press HI. • Apply the setting: Select m and press the k button. Date and time D M Y 01 01 2014 h m 00 00 Edit Reference Section Date format Select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/Month/Year. Time zone Set time zone and daylight saving time.
2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination London, Casablanca 15/05/2014 15:30 3 Press K. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination London, Casablanca 15/05/2014 15:30 4 Use JK to select the time zone.
Monitor Settings d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Set whether or not to display information in the monitor. Image review This setting determines whether or not the captured image is displayed immediately after shooting. • Default setting: On Brightness Set the monitor brightness to one of 6 levels. • Default setting: 3 • 6 is suitable when very bright light under the open sky makes the monitor difficult to see.
Shooting mode Playback mode Hide info The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info. Framing grid+auto info 25m 0s 1900 In addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame images. The framing grid is not displayed when recording movies. Reference Section The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info.
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z menu icon M Print date M k button The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E44). 15.05.2014 Option Description f Date Date is imprinted on images. S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on images.
Photo VR d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button Set to reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting still images. Set to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description g On (default setting) The effects of camera shake are reduced using the lens shift method. Off Vibration reduction is disabled.
Motion Detection d button M z menu icon M Motion detection M k button Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option Description U Auto (default setting) Motion detection is enabled with some shooting modes or settings, when r is displayed on the shooting screen. When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, r turns green, and the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
AF Assist d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator which assists autofocus operation. Option Description a Auto (default setting) The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 5.0 m (16 ft) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 5.0 m (16 ft) at the maximum telephoto position. • Note that for some scene modes or focus areas, the AF-assist illuminator may not light.
Auto Off d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A 21). Option Description Auto off Select 30 s (default setting), 1 min, 5 min, or 30 min. Sleep mode If On (default setting) is selected, the camera enters standby mode when there is no change in the brightness of the subject, even before the time selected for Auto off has elapsed.
Format Memory/Format Card d button M z menu icon M Format memory/Format card M k button Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting.
Language d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. TV Settings d button M z menu icon M TV settings M k button Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Option Description Reference Section Video mode Select from NTSC and PAL. Both NTSC and PAL are standards for analog color television broadcasting. • The frame rate settings available for Movie options (E52) vary depending on the Video mode setting. HDMI Select a resolution for HDMI output.
Blink Warning d button M z menu icon M Blink warning M k button Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A 57) when shooting in the following modes: • G (easy auto) mode • Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A 32) • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (E36) is selected for AF area mode option) Option Description On When one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face detection, the Did someone blink? screen is displayed i
Eye-Fi Upload d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button Select whether or not the camera’s Eye-Fi card (available from third-party manufacturers) sends images to your computer. Option Description b Enable (default setting) Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. c Disable Images are not uploaded. B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards Reference Section • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected.
Reset All d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. C Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A 29) before selecting Reset all.
Battery Type d button M z menu icon M Battery type M k button To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 20), select the type that matches the batteries currently in use.
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. A Cause/Solution The camera will turn off to prevent overheating. Either the inside of the camera or the batteries have become hot. The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or the batteries have cooled before resuming use. – Memory card is write protected. The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position. – This card cannot be used.
Display A Cause/Solution An error occurred while saving the image. Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory card. E67 The camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory card. E67 The image cannot be used for the welcome screen. E57 There is insufficient space to save the copy. Delete images from the destination. 29 Image cannot be modified. Select images that support the editing function. E8, F12 Cannot record movie.
Display A Cause/Solution 33, 35, 44 Lens error The lens cap may be attached, or a lens error occurred. Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, and turn the camera off and then on again. If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 4, 20 Communications error An error occurred while communicating with the printer. Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable. E19 System error An error occurred in the camera’s internal circuitry.
Display A Cause/Solution Printer error: out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: file corrupt. There is a problem with the image file to be printed. Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel printing. – * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.
File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. D S C N 00 0 1 . J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) DSCN Small copies SSCN Cropped copies RSCN Images created by an image editing function other than small picture or crop and movies created by the movie editing function FSCN Still images .JPG Movies .
Optional Accessories • Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH Battery charger, batteries) rechargeable batteries* • Replacement rechargeable batteries: Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries) AC adapter AC Adapter EH-67 Audio/video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 Hand strap Hand Strap AH-CP1 * When using EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries with the camera, charge the batteries four at a time using Battery Charger MH-73.
Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product...............................................F2 The Camera.............................................................................................................F2 Batteries ...................................................................................................................F3 Memory Cards .......................................................................................................F5 Cleaning and Storage........................
Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xiv) when using or storing the device. B Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged.
B Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs. B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Do not remove the batteries while the product is on, or while images are being saved or deleted.
B Charging Rechargeable Batteries • Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining, or batteries of a different make or model. • When using EN-MH2 batteries with this camera, charge four batteries at a time using Battery Charger MH-73. Use only Battery Charger MH-73 to charge EN-MH2 batteries. • When using Battery Charger MH-73, only charge EN-MH2 batteries. • EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used.
Memory Cards F5 Technical Notes and Index • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F18) for recommended memory cards. • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem A Cause/Solution The camera is on but does not respond. Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Problem A Cause/Solution Technical Notes and Index Monitor is hard to read. • Adjust the monitor brightness. • The monitor is dirty. Clean the monitor. 72, E60 F6 Date and time of recording are not correct. • If the camera clock has not been set, O flashes during shooting and movie recording. Images and movies saved before the clock is set are dated “00/ 00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2014 00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date from the Time zone and date option in the setup menu.
Shooting Issues Problem A Cause/Solution 74, 77, E16, E19 Cannot switch to shooting mode. Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. • When the camera is in playback mode, press the A button or the shutter-release button. • When menus are displayed, press the d button. • The batteries are exhausted. • When the flash lamp is flashing, the flash is charging. 1, 28 No image captured when the shutter-release button is pressed. 31, 34, 49 Camera cannot focus. • The subject is too close.
Cause/Solution A Flash does not fire. • The flash is lowered. • A scene mode that restricts the flash is selected. • On is selected for Blink proof in the smart portrait menu. • A function that restricts the flash is enabled. 5, 44 51 54, E41 Digital zoom cannot be used. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.
Problem A Cause/Solution 5, 44, 51 Images are too dark (underexposed). • The flash is lowered or a shooting mode that restricts the flash is selected. • The flash window is blocked. • The subject is beyond the range of the flash. • Adjust exposure compensation. • Increase ISO sensitivity. • The subject is backlit. Select Backlighting scene mode or raise the flash and set the flash mode setting to X (fill flash). Images are too bright (overexposed). Adjust exposure compensation.
Playback Issues Problem A Cause/Solution Technical Notes and Index File cannot be played back. • This camera may not be able to play back images saved with another make or model of digital camera. • This camera cannot play back movies recorded – with another make or model of digital camera. • This camera may not be able to play back data edited on a computer. Cannot zoom in on image. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies.
Problem Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected to a computer. A Cause/Solution • • • • • The camera is off. The batteries are exhausted. The USB cable is not correctly connected. The camera is not recognized by the computer. The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2. Images to be printed are not displayed. • The memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L830 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.0 million Image sensor 1 Lens NIKKOR lens with 34× optical zoom /2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.76 million total pixels Focal length 4.0–136 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5–765 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3–5.9 Construction 12 elements in 9 groups (2 ED lens elements) Digital zoom magnification Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Monitor 7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (RGBW), wide viewing angle TFT LCD with 6-level brightness adjustment, tiltable approx. 85° downward, approx. 90° upward Frame coverage (shooting mode) Approx. 99% horizontal and 99% vertical (compared to actual picture) Frame coverage (playback mode) Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (compared to actual picture) Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 59 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.
Aperture Range Self-timer Electronically-controlled ND filter (–2 AV) selection 2 steps (f/3 and f/6 [W]) Can be selected from 10 s and 2 s Flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Interface Data transfer protocol [W]: 0.5–9.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–29 ft) [T]: 1.5–4.
Battery life1 Still pictures • Approx. 390 shots when using alkaline batteries • Approx. 1180 shots when using lithium batteries • Approx. 680 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries Movies (actual battery life for recording)2 • Approx. 1 h 10 min when using alkaline batteries • Approx. 3 h 55 min when using lithium batteries • Approx. 2 h 5 min when using EN-MH2 batteries Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 111.0 × 75.8 × 91.2 mm (4.4 × 3.0 × 3.6 in.
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
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Index Symbols A AC adapter ................................................... E78 AF area mode ......... 54, 69, E36, E55 AF assist................................................. 72, E65 AF-assist illuminator ............................................ 1 Alkaline batteries................................................ 13 Aperture value .................................................... 27 Audio/video cable......... 75, E16, E78 Audio/video-in jack ........................ 75, E16 Auto flash .....
Brightness ..................................................... E60 BSS............................................................ 35, E32 Button sound.............................................. E65 C Calendar display ................................................ 63 Choose key picture .......... 64, E6, E51 Close-up k ................................................. 32, 34 Color options..................................... 54, E35 Compression ratio ...................................
Food u ........................................................... 32, 34 Format internal memory ............ 73, E67 Format memory cards ......... 15, 73, E67 Formatting .................................. 15, 73, E67 FSCN................................................................. E77 Full-frame playback ......................................... 28 Full-time AF ........................................ 69, E55 H HDMI ................................................................ E68 HDMI cable .....
Number of exposures remaining ................................................................. 20, E28 Printer...................................................... 75, E18 Protect................................................... 64, E46 O Q Optical zoom ....................................................... 25 Optional accessories .............................. E78 P Technical Notes and Index Paper size .................................... E20, E22 Party/indoor f.................................
T Target finding AF.................... 54, 59, E38 Thumbnail playback........................................ 63 Time difference ......................................... E58 Time zone ............................................. 17, E58 Time zone and date.............. 16, 72, E58 Toy camera effect 1 m................................. 38 Toy camera effect 2 n ................................ 38 Tripod socket ........................................... 3, F17 TV..........................................
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