DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En
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Introduction First Steps A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene d Sport Continuous Mode PSAM P, S, A and M modes c More on Playback D Movies E Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
For Your Safety 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.
For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied). Use the Battery Charger MH-61 (supplied) to charge the battery.
For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. 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.
Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices .......................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode ................................................................. 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode .......................................................22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode ...............................................................................................23 Step 2 Frame a Picture .................................................................................................................
Table of Contents c More on Playback....................................................................................................................... 54 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................54 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................55 Editing Pictures.........................................................................................
Table of Contents d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 86 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................86 Displaying the Shooting Menu...................................................................................................................87 q Image Quality.........................................................................................
Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu....................................................................................... 114 Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................ 115 a Menus............................................................................................................................................................... 115 c Welcome Screen...............................
Table of Contents Technical Notes................................................................................................................................130 Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 130 Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................ 131 Image/Sound File and Folder Names .................
Introduction About This Manual Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: B This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera. D This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. C This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.
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.
Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Introduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was 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, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Built-in flash raised Introduction 1 2 13 12 3 4 5 11 10 4 9 8 7 6 1 Power switch/Power-on lamp ............. 17 9 2 Mode dial..............................................................8 10 Power connector cover .........................130 3 Built-in flash ..................................................... 30 11 Cable connector............................ 73, 75, 79 4 X (Flash pop-up) button .........................31 12 Connector cover ...
Parts of the Camera 2 3 4 5 Introduction 1 6 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 1 Eyelet for camera strap ............................. 13 11 Multi selector...................................................10 2 x (monitor) button .................................13 12 l (delete) button......... 28, 29, 61, 67, 71 3 Diopter adjustment control................... 13 13 k button ..........................................................10 4 Electronic viewfinder ..........................
Parts of the Camera The Monitor Introduction The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). See pages 12 and 13 for details on changing the monitor display. Shooting 30 2 1 29 4 3 6 28 27 26 21 25 24 23 22 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1/125 F4.3 19 17 18 16 20 14 999 a b 999 9999 59m59s 9h59m59s 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 Shooting mode* ................... 22, 38, 48, 62 Focus mode.............
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 17 16 14 2 3 4 15/05/2008 00:00 9999.JPG 15 999/ 999 13 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Date of recording ......................................... 18 Time of recording......................................... 18 Volume indicator .................................. 61, 67 Battery level indicator................................22 Image quality*................................................88 Image size* .......................................................
Basic Operations The Mode Dial Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. Introduction A Auto(A 22): Choose this simple “point-andshoot” mode, suited to first-time users of digital cameras, in which the camera automatically adjusts settings. d Sport Continuous Mode (A 46): Choose this mode for high-speed continuous shooting. y Scene (A 38): Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of settings to suit the selected subject type, or use the voice recording option to record sound only.
Basic Operations The Command Dial Introduction You can rotate the command dial to select items from a menu screen or to select and configure any of the following functions. With Shooting Description Rotate the command dial to choose flexible program. Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to adjust aperture. Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed or aperture. Press the multi selector K to select a different option.
Basic Operations The Multi Selector Introduction This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. With Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 30) menu or move cursor up Display o (exposure compensation) (A 37) menu Display n (self-timer) (A 33) menu Flash mode Apply selection Display p (focus mode) (A 34) menu or move cursor down With Playback Choose the previous picture 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.
Basic Operations The d Button Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages Shooting menu Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Displayed when there are more previous menu items Image quality Image size Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity Introduction Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 10). Menu options can also be selected by rotating the command dial. Press d again to exit the menu.
Basic Operations The s Button s Introduction To hide or show monitor indicators during shooting and playback, press s. With Shooting 1/125 F2.8 20 Current settings 1/125 F2.8 Framing guides (P, S, A, and M modes only) View through lens only With Playback 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.JPG 4 4 Photo information displayed 12 100NIKON 0004.JPG P 1/125 F2.8 +1.
Basic Operations x (Monitor) Button LCD monitor x (Monitor) Button Electronic viewfinder 1/125 F2.8 F4.3 20 1/125 1/125 C F2.8 Introduction Each press of x (monitor) switches to the LCD monitor or electronic viewfinder. Switch to the one that suits the shooting conditions. For example, use the electronic viewfinder in bright locations when it is difficult to see the LCD monitor. F2.
First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 with the supplied Battery Charger MH-61 before first use or when the battery is running low. 1 Plug the charger in. Connect the power cable to the charger 1 and then plug it into an electrical outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light 3. First Steps 2 Charge the battery. Remove the battery terminal cover and insert the battery as shown, matching the projections on the battery to the indentations in the charger.
Charging the Battery CHARGE lamp Blinks On 3 B Battery charging. Battery fully charged. • Use the charger at an ambient temperature range of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) to charge the battery. • The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop charging the battery. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. First Steps Flickers Description When the charging is complete, remove the battery and unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.
Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera. Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A 14). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. First Steps 2 Insert the battery. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly, as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.
Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery First Steps Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2. • Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. First Steps The power-on lamp (green) will light and the LCD monitor (or electronic viewfinder) will turn on. The power-on lamp will turn off when the LCD monitor turns on. Remove the lens cap. 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press k.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Select your home time zone (A 119) and press k. Home time zone 6 7 Edit the date. • Press the multi selector H or I, to edit the highlighted item. • Press the multi selector K to highlight the day (D), month (M), year (Y), time, minute, and date display order. Press the multi selector J to highlight items in reverse order (order may differ in some regions). Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press k or the multi selector K.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 50 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 131). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards B First Steps Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand. Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 125).
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to shoot in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Rotate the mode dial to A. Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light, the LCD monitor (or electronic viewfinder) will turn on, and the lens will extend.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Vibration reduction icon Vibration reduction can be applied to reduce the effects of camera shake. Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. 1/125 F2.8 Aperture (A 48) Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card.
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, speaker and m (flash pop-up) button. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Frame the picture. Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.
Step 2 Frame a Picture Digital Zoom and Image Quality When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom magnification, rotating and holding the zoom control at g (i) triggers digital zoom. With digital zoom, you can magnify a subject up to 4× the maximum magnification of optical zoom (18×) for a total of up to 72× magnification. Focus will be on the center of the screen (without active focus area display) when digital zoom is in effect. Digital zoom is in effect.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area. When the subject is in focus, the focus area will glow green. When digital zoom is in effect, and the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (A 6) will glow green. The focus area is not displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot B During Recording While images are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed and the indicator for the number of exposures or movie length remaining will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c. The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to view additional pictures. Hold down the multi selector H, I, J, or K to fast forward pictures. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures C Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Description A g (i) Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor, up to about 10×. Press k to return to fullframe playback mode. 55 f (h) Press f (h) to display four-, nine- or 16- picture thumbnails. 54 Hide or show photo info s Hide or show photo info in monitor. 12 Switch the monitor x Switch between LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder display.
Using the Flash In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with flash by raising the built-in flash. The flash has a range of about 0.5-8.8 m (1 ft. 8 in.-28 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.5-5.6 m (1 ft. 8 in.-18 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). When the built-in flash is raised, you can set the flash mode according to your shooting environment.
Using the Flash Setting the Flash Mode 1 Press the X (flash pop-up) button to raise the built-in flash. When the built-in flash is lowered, it is fixed to W (off). Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Press m (flash mode). The flash menu is displayed. 3 Use the multi selector to choose the desired flash mode and press k. The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor. When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a five seconds.
Using the Flash B Lowering the Built-in Flash When not using the built-in flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode B Shooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. Turn vibration reduction (A 122) off when using a tripod.
Shooting with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 122) off when using a tripod. 1 Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press k.
Choosing a Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition. A D Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode B E Autofocus Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to subject. Use when the distance from subject to lens is 40 cm (1 ft. 4 in.) or more, or 1.5 m (5 ft.) or more when camera is zoomed all the way out. Macro close-up Use for close-ups of flowers or small objects. The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
Choosing a Focus Mode Setting the Focus Mode 1 Press p (focus mode). The focus menu is displayed. Focus Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press k. The icon for the selected focus mode is displayed at the top of the monitor. When A (autofocus) is applied, P is only displayed for five seconds. 1/125 will F2.8 be 20 If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection cancelled.
Choosing a Focus Mode Using Manual Focus 1 Press p (focus mode) to display the focus menu. • Use the multi selector to choose E, and press k. • The manual focus setting screen is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 C 36 Press H or I of the multi selector to adjust the focus. Adjust the focus while viewing the image in the monitor. • Press H to focus on far away subjects. • Press I to focus on subjects closer to the lens.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation value will be displayed. Exposure compensation is not available in mode M (manual). 2 The exposure compensation guide is displayed. When the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation in the positive (+) direction. When the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure +0.
Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. The voice recording option can also be selected to record sound only. b Portrait h Sunset m Fireworks show c Landscape i Dusk/dawn n Copy e Night portrait j Night landscape o Backlight f Party/indoor k Close up p Panorama assist g Beach/snow l Museum E Voice recording* * See “Voice Recordings” (A 68).
Shooting in the Scene Mode Features b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority → A 103). • If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. • If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area. • Digital zoom is not available.
Shooting in the Scene Mode OQ e Night portrait Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits shot at night. • The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority → A 103). • If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. • If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area. • Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised.
Shooting in the Scene Mode O h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. m W n Off* p A o 0.0* h AUTO* 0.0* h Off 0.0* h Off * Other settings can be selected. OQ i Dusk/dawn m W n Off* p B o * Other settings can be selected. OQ j Night landscape Shooting Suited for the Scene Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity.
Shooting in the Scene Mode k Close-up Shooting Suited for the Scene Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • D (macro close-up) is selected for focus mode (A 34) and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
Shooting in the Scene Mode O m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 26) always glows green. Note, however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. • Up to 11.5× optical zoom can be used. • Digital zoom is not available. m W n Off p B o h Off 0.01 h Auto1 0.
Shooting in the Scene Mode p Panorama assist Use when shooting a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. m Shooting Suited for the Scene 1 2 W1 n Off1 p A2 o 0.01 h Auto1 Other settings can be selected. D (macro close-up) or B (infinity) can also be selected. Shooting Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Shooting in the Scene Mode 3 Shoot the first picture. The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor. 1/125 4 F2.8 20 Shoot the second picture. Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. 5 Exit 19 Exit 17 Press k when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2. D Shooting Suited for the Scene Repeat until you have shot the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene.
Sport Continuous Mode Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode Sports continuous mode allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release button fully. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly. 1 Rotate the mode dial to d (sport continuous). 1/125 2 Sport Continuous Mode • Use the multi selector in the sport continuous menu to choose a type (A 47). • Press d or the shutter-release button to return to the shooting screen.
Sport Continuous Menu In the sport continuous menu, you can select the continuous shooting type and the image quality and image size recorded. In sport continuous mode, press d to display the sport continuous menu and use the multi selector to choose the continuous shooting type. Types of Sport Continuous Shooting Type Maximum continuous shooting speed Approx. 13 frames per second (30 frames max.) l Continuous M Approx. 6 frames per second (30 frames max.) m Continuous L Approx.
P, S, A and M modes Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure modes: P (programmed auto), S (shutter-priority auto), A (aperture-priority auto), and M (manual). In addition to allowing you to set the shutter speed and aperture yourself, these modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings such as changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the shooting menu (A 86).
P (Programmed Auto) Mode Shoot pictures with shutter speed and aperture value set automatically by the camera (A 48). 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to P. 1/125 F3.2 20 1/250 F2.8 20 Frame the subject, focus, and shoot. At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjusts focus accordingly (A 102).
S (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode Set the shutter speed and shoot pictures (A 48). 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to S. 1/125 F2.8 20 1/250 F2.8 20 Rotate the command dial to choose the shutter speed value between 1/2,000 sec. and 8 sec. Focus and shoot. P, S, A and M modes At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjusts focus accordingly (A 102).
A (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode Set the aperture value and shoot pictures (A 48). 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to A. F2.8 20 1/125 F3.2 20 Rotate the command dial to choose the f/-number (aperture value). When the camera is zoomed all the way out, aperture can be set to values between f/2.8 and f/8.0; at maximum zoom, aperture can be set to values between f/4.5 and f/8.0. 3 1/125 Focus and shoot.
M (Manual) Mode Set the shutter speed and aperture value, and shoot pictures (A 48). 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to M. 1/125 F2.8 20 1/125 F2.8 20 1/60 F2.8 20 Press the multi selector K to activate the shutter speed setting. The active setting switches between shutter speed and aperture each time the multi selector K is pressed. At speeds slower than 1/4 sec., the shutter speed indicator turns red (A 50).
M (Manual) Mode 5 Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture value. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter speed and aperture settings until the desired exposure is achieved. 1/250 6 F2.8 20 Focus and shoot. At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjust focus accordingly (A 102).
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) (thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. To Use Choose pictures More on Playback Change number of pictures displayed f (h) Cancel thumbnail playback k g (i) A Description Press the multi selector HIJK to choose pictures.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 28) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.
Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX P80 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 132). The editing features described below are available. Editing function Description D-Lighting (A 57) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Crop (A 58) Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.
Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 54) playback mode and press d. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose D-Lighting and press k.
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 55) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 2 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. Refine copy composition. Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust the zoom ratio. Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.
Editing Pictures g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option Description l 640×480 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages. n 160×120 Suitable for e-mail attachments. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 54) playback mode and press d. The playback menu is displayed.
Editing Pictures Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border This function creates copies with Thin, Medium, or Broad black lines, along borders of pictures. Copies with black frame are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 54) playback mode and press d. The playback menu is displayed. 2 3 Use the multi selector to choose Black border and press k. Choose the desired thickness of frame and press k.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame playback mode (A 28). 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.JPG 4 4 Recording Voice Memos A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while k is pressed down. • Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. • During recording, o and p blink. 17s Playing Voice Memos 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, follow the steps below. 1 Rotate the mode dial to D. Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. Camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area. A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining.
The Movie Menu Movie options, Autofocus mode and Electronic VR settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.
The Movie Menu C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames Internal memory (approx. 50 MB) Memory card (256 MB) 45 sec. Approx. 3 min. 40 sec. I TV movie 640 1 min. 30 sec. Approx. 7 min. 20 sec. S Small size 320 2 min. 57 sec. Approx. 14 min. 30 sec. 534 frames 1800 frames per movie Q Sepia movie 320 2 min. 57 sec. Approx. 14 min. 30 sec. R B&W movie 320 2 min. 57 sec. Approx. 14 min. 30 sec.
The Movie Menu Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting. B Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of Single AF is recommended. Electronic VR Enable or disable electronic VR for movie recording.
The Movie Menu 2 3 Choose Time-lapse movieP and press k. Choose the interval between shots and press k. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. 4 Movie options TV movie 640 TV movie 640 Small size 320 Time-lapse movie Sepia movie 320 Exit Set interval time 30 s 1m 5m 10 m 30 m Exit Press d. The camera returns to shooting mode. Movies 1/125 5 F2.8 534 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. Monitor turns off and power-on lamp blinks between shots.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 28), movies are recognized by movie options (A 63). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. 15/05/2008 15:30 0010 VI 0010.AVI 20s Use the zoom control g (i)/f (h) during playback to adjust the volume. Rotate the command dial to advance or rewind the movie. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control at the top of the monitor, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.
Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to y. Press d to display the scene menu, use the multi selector to choose E (voice recording), and press k. Scene menu Fireworks show Copy Backlight Panorama assist Voice recording Exit The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.
Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Recording indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator To Press Voice recording 001 15/05/2008 17: 30 00: 01: 00/00: 46:47 Index: 0 1 Date and time of recording Time remaining Index number Description Reactivate the monitor c If the monitor has turned off, press c to reactivate. Pause/resume recording k Press once to pause recording; The power-on lamp will blink.
Playing Voice Recordings 1 2 Press c in the voice recording screen (A 68, step 3). Use the multi selector to choose the desired sound file and press k. The selected sound file will be played back.
Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Sound file playback Control icons File number Playback time 003 26/05/2008 13:00 00:00:50/ 00:01:00 Index 0 3 Progress indicator Date and time of recording Length of recording Index number Index Volume Use the zoom control g (i)/f (h) to adjust audio playback volume. Use the command dial to advance or rewind the voice recording. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.
Copying Voice Recordings Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. 1 2 Press d in the select sound file screen (A 70, step 2). Use the multi selector to choose the option and press k. Copy sound files q: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory. 3 Choose the copy option and press k. Voice Recordings Selected files: Proceed to step 4.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable. Yellow White 3 Tune the television to the video channel. See the documentation provided with your television for details. 4 Hold down c to turn on the camera.
Connecting to a Computer When the camera is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable, pictures recorded with the camera can be copied (transferred) to the computer for storage using the Nikon Transfer software. Before Connecting the Camera Installing the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 1 2 3 Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light up. Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device. Nikon Transfer will start.
Connecting to a Computer 5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 76 Start Transfer button At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete. For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.
Connecting to a Computer D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files • Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system. • Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAVcompatible audio player. D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Macintosh Open Applications by selecting Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the Panorama Maker 4 icon.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 149) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2. 1 2 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 3 Print selection 15/05 2008 NO.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 79), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector JK to choose the desired picture and press k. Print selection 15/05 2008 The command dial can also be used to choose the picture. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press k. PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit 7 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. Printing 002/004 Cancel Current print/total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 79), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 When the print selection screen is displayed, press d. The print menu is displayed.
Connecting to a Printer 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. Print menu Print selection Print all image DPOF printing Paper size Exit Print selection Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Choose the pictures and number of copies (up Print selection to nine) of each. Press the multi selector JK to select pictures, 1 1 3 and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. The command dial can also be used to choose the pictures.
Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 84). The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press k. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu. To view the current print order, choose View images and press k. To print pictures, press k again. DPOF printing 010 prints Start print View images Cancel Exit View images 10 5 Printing starts.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 149). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Print set Done Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Date Info Choose Info and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order. Exit Choose Done and press k to complete the print order and exit. 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu of P, S, A, and M modes contain the following options. q Image quality r Image size* F Optimize image* A 88 Choose the image quality (compression ratio) of recorded pictures. A 89 Choose the image size of recorded pictures. A 91 Control contrast, sharpness, and saturation. B White balance* A 94 Match white balance to the light source.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu Choose P (Programmed Auto), S (Shutter-Priority Auto), A (Aperture-Priority Auto), or M (Manual) by rotating the mode dial. Press d to display the shooting menu. Shooting menu Image quality Image size Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity Exit • Press the multi selector H or I to select items and set functions on menus (A 10). • To return to the shooting mode from the shooting menu, press d or the shutter-release button.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu q Image Quality Choose the amount of compression applied to pictures. Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded. a Fine Fine quality images (compression ratio of 1: 4), suitable for enlargement or highquality prints. b Normal (default setting) Normal image quality (compression of 1:8), suited to most applications.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu r Image Size Choose the size of pictures in pixels for recording. Pictures shot at smaller sizes require less memory, making them suited to distribution by e-mail or the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory, and on a 256-MB memory card, at each combination of image quality (A 88) and image size (A 89) settings. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression).
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu F Optimize Image Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how pictures will be used or the type of scene. g Normal (default setting) Recommended in most situations. h Softer Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching on a computer. o Vivid Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with vibrant reds, greens, and blues.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom Select Custom to make separate adjustments to the following options. Custom Contrast Image sharpening Saturation Exit Contrast Control contrast. Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights under harsh lighting or in direct sunlight. Higher settings preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects. The default setting is Auto.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting in Black-and-White: Black-and-White When Black-and-white is selected, the options described below are available. Choose Standard to shoot in basic black-and-white, or Custom to manually adjust contrast, sharpening, and filter effects. When the B&W + color option is enabled (w), one black-and-white picture and the same picture in full color are recorded simultaneously. The following options can be adjusted in Custom.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). 1 2 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. Use the multi selector to choose b Preset manual in the white balance menu, and press k. The camera zooms in. 3 Choose Measure.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu E ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for shooting pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” - randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. G Matrix (default setting) Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations. q Center-weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at center of frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (A 27) to meter off-center subjects.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Capture motion in a series of pictures and apply Best Shot Selector (BSS). When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the flash will be disabled, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. U V j Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus W X Single (default setting) One picture is shot each time shutter-release button is pressed.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Note on Continuous Shooting • The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image quality setting, image size setting, and the memory card used. • Be aware that shooting will stop if the built-in flash is raised or lowered while you are pressing the shutter-release button fully in Continuous or BSS mode. Interval Timer Shooting Pictures are shot automatically at specified intervals.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Note on Interval Timer Shooting • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery. • To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon) (A 130). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu H Auto Bracketing Auto bracketing is used to vary exposure by a selected amount over a series of pictures, “bracketing” the exposure value selected by the camera or with exposure compensation. Use in situations in which it is difficult to guess the correct exposure. X ±0.3 Camera varies exposure by 0 EV, +0.3EV, and –0.3EV over next three shots. Keep shutter-release button pressed to take all three shots in sequence. Y ±0.7 Camera varies exposure by 0 EV, +0.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area regardless of the applied AF area mode option. z w Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 102 Face priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority → A 103).
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu y Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. 1/125 F2.8 20 Focus area Shooting with Face-Priority When Face priority is selected for AF area mode, or the Portrait scene mode or Night portrait scene mode is selected during shooting, the face-priority function will be applied. The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera. Frame the picture.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B Face Priority • When Face priority is selected for AF area mode, the setting will automatically switch to Auto if no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu J Flash Exp. Comp. Flash compensation is used to adjust flash output by ±2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. -0.3 - -2.0 Flash output is reduced from -0.3 to -2.0 EV, in increments of 1/3 EV, to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections. 0.0 (default setting) Flash output is not adjusted. +0.3 - +2.0 Flash output is increased from +0.3 to +2.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Q Distortion Control Specify whether or not the distortion is corrected. Enabling distortion control reduces the size of the frame. Q k On Distortion at frame peripheries is corrected. Off (default setting) No distortion correction performed. Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in P, S, A, and M modes.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, Image size cannot be set to M 3648×2736, E 3264×2448, D 2592×1944, I 3648×2432, G 3584×2016, and H 2736×2736. At these image size settings, selecting 3200 or 6400 for ISO sensitivity automatically switches the Image size setting to C 2048×1536. When any option other than 3200 or 6400 is next selected for ISO sensitivity, the original image size setting is restored.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. I A 57 D-Lighting Copy current picture with enhanced details in shadows. a A 84 Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b A 110 Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. c A 111 Delete Delete all or selected pictures. A 111 d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be Protect displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: print set (A 84), delete (A 111), protect (A 111), rotate image (A 112), hide image (A 112), copy (A 113) Back • Setup menu: welcome screen (A 116) Follow the procedure described below to select multiple pictures. 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired picture.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press k. To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press k before choosing Start. To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and press k before choosing Start. The check mark (w) will be added to the loop option when enabled.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 109). Erase all images Delete all pictures. C Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion. • Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu f Rotate image After shooting, set the orientation in which pictures are displayed during playback. You can rotate still pictures 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Select a picture in the picture selection screen (A 109), and press k to display the Rotate image screen. Press the multi selector J or K to rotate the picture 90 degrees. Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press k. Copy q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press k. Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 109). All images: Exit Camera to card Selected images All images Copy all pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a Menus A 115 Choose how menus are displayed. c Welcome screen A 116 Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. d Date A 117 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. e Brightness A 120 Adjust LCD monitor brightness. f Date imprint A 120 Imprint date or date counter on pictures. g Vibration reduction A 122 Enable vibration reduction for taking still pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Rotate the mode dial to z. Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Brightness Date imprint 3 • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 10). • To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another mode. a Menus Select a format for menu display. Text (default setting) Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Brightness Date imprint 3 Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) Welcome screen is not displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen (A 109) and press k.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See steps 6 and 7 of the section, “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (A 19), for more information. Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from Time zone options.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 3 Press the multi selector K. Time zone The new city time zone menu is displayed. 15/05/2008 02:04 Tokyo, Seoul Daylight saving London, Casablanca Daylight saving 4 Choose the travel destination time zone and press k. Travel destination The setting is enabled. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the x icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu C Time Zones (A 18) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time. The table contains some locations that are not displayed on the camera’s time zone map.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Brightness Choose from five settings for LCD monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. Brightness for the electronic viewfinder cannot be adjusted. f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A 85). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures shot while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. Date counter 2 17/05/2008 Number of days Press k to display the stored dates option. Press k to display the display option. Stored dates Up to three dates can be stored.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu g Vibration Reduction Enable or disable vibration reduction for shooting still pictures. Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Turn vibration reduction off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. On (default setting) Vibration reduction is enabled when shooting still pictures and recording movies.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h AF Assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Note that for some scene modes, AF-assist illumination turns off automatically. Off Disable this function. The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor. u Digital Zoom Use this setting to control digital zoom operation.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound on or off. When On (default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l Format Memory/m Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option appears in the setup menu. Formatting a Memory Card When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the Format card option appears in the setup menu.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 126 Czech Polish Danish Portuguese German Russian (default setting) Finnish Spanish Swedish Greek Turkish French Simplified Chinese Indonesian Traditional Chinese Italian Japanese Hungarian Korean Dutch Thai Norwegian Arabic o Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to TV. Choose NTSC or PAL.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A 30) Self-timer (A 33) Default value Auto Off Focus mode (A 34) Exposure compensation (A 37) Autofocus 0.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Option Custom of Black-and-white in Optimize image (A 93) White balance (A 94) ISO sensitivity (A 96) Fixed range auto (A 96) Auto Auto ISO 64-100 Metering (A 97) Matrix Continuous (A 98) Single Intvl timer shooting (A 99) Auto bracketing (A 101) AF area mode (A 102) Autofocus mode (A 104) 30 s Off Auto Single AF Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Flash exp. comp. (A 105) 0.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Others Option Paper size (A 80, 81) Slide show (A 110) Default value Default 3s • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 132) from the memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. • To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures (A 111) before selecting Reset all. • The following settings in the menus will remain unaffected even if Reset all is performed.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-61 AC Adapter EH-62A (connects as shown) 1 2 3 AC adapter Ensure that the power connector cord passes through the opening before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage to the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX P80. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed. SanDisk 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB1, 4 GB2 Toshiba 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB1, 4 GB2 Panasonic 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB1, 4 GB2 1 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that the device supports 2 GB cards. 2 SDHC compliant.
Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, voice memos and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows. DSCN0001.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. 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, LCD monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged.
Caring for the Camera B The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 33, 123) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: C The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary (A 14). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance.
Caring for the Camera Cleaning Lens/ electronic viewfinder Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display O (blinks) Problem A Set clock. Battery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery. 14, 16 N Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery. 14, 16 P Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Error Messages Display N Problem Solution A Memory card is full. • Choose lower image 88, 89 quality or smaller image size. • Delete pictures or sound 28, 67, files. 71, 111 • Insert new memory card. 20 • Remove memory card 21 and use internal memory. Error occurred while recording picture. Format internal memory or memory card. 125 Camera has run out of file numbers. • Insert new memory card. • Format internal memory or memory card. 20 125 Picture cannot be used for welcome screen.
Error Messages Display Problem Solution A Choose memory card with faster write speed. 131 – – N Cannot record movie. Time out error while recording movie. N Memory contains no images. • No pictures or sound file in the internal memory or memory card. N • Memory card does not contain pictures or sound file. To copy picture or sound file from internal memory to memory card, press d. The copy option screen or copy sound file screen will be displayed. File not created with COOLPIX P80.
Error Messages Display Problem P USB cable disconnected Communications error during transfer or printing. Solution A 74, 79 Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 16, 22 PR Printer error: check printer status. Running out of ink or printer error. Check printer.
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. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank. LCD monitor is hard to read. Technical Notes 140 Cause/Solution A • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: press the shutter-release button halfway.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera turns off without warning. Date and time of recording are not correct. Cause/Solution • Battery is low. • Camera has turned off automatically to save power. • Battery is cold. • Pictures recorded before clock was set, and “Date not set” indicator blinks during shooting, will have time stamp of “00/00/0000 00:00”; movies and voice recordings will be dated “01/01/2008 00:00.” • Check camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as required.
Troubleshooting Shooting Cause/Solution A Camera does not shoot when shutter-release button is pressed. • When camera is in playback mode, press c or the shutter-release button. • When menus are displayed, press d. • Battery is exhausted. • Raise the built-in flash when the scene mode is Night portrait or Backlight. • When flash indicator blinks, flash is charging. 28 Camera cannot focus. • The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well.
Troubleshooting Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. Image size not available. No sound when shutter is released. A 123 • Image size cannot be adjusted when Multishot 16 is selected for Continuous. • When a high-speed sport continuous mode is selected, or when ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, M 3648×2736, E 3264×2448, I 3648×2432, G 3584×2016, or H 2736×2736 cannot be selected for Image size. • Off is selected for Sound settings > Shutter sound in setup menu.
Troubleshooting Problem Pictures are too dark (underexposed). • • • • • • • Cause/Solution A Use the flash for shooting pictures. Flash is off. Flash window is blocked. Subject is beyond flash range. Adjust exposure compensation. Raise the ISO sensitivity. Subject is backlit during shooting. Raise the built-in flash, set Backlight of the scene mode or set the flash mode to X (fill flash), and then shoot the picture. 30 30 24 30 37 96 30, 43 Pictures are too bright (overexposed).
Troubleshooting Cause/Solution A Cannot record or playback voice memo. • Voice memos cannot be appended to movies. • Voice memos cannot be appended to pictures shot by other cameras, and voice memos recorded by other cameras cannot be played back. 67 61 Cannot use D-Lighting, crop, small picture, or black border options. • These options cannot be used with movies.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P80 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection AF-assist illumination Electronic viewfinder Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) LCD monitor Technical Notes Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats 146 Compact digital camera 10.1 million 1/2.33-in.
Specifications Image size (pixels) Technical Notes • 3,648 × 2,736 [10 M] • 3,264 × 2,448 [8 M] • 2,592 × 1,944 [5 M] • 2,048 × 1,536 [3 M] • 1,600 × 1,200 [2 M] • 1,280 × 960 [1 M] • 1,024 × 768 [PC] • 640 × 480 [TV] • 3,648 × 2,432 [3:2] • 3,584 × 2,016 [16:9] • 2,736 × 2,736 [1:1] ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200, 6400, Auto (auto ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) gain from ISO 64 to 800), High ISO Sensitivity auto (ISO 64 to 1600) Fixed range auto (100, 200, 400) Exposure 256-s
Specifications Operating environment 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Temperature Less than 85 % (no condensation) Humidity * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 °C (73 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image quality set to b Normal, image size set to M 3648×2736. Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.
Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Index Symbols A Aperture-priority auto 48, 51 k Apply selection button 5 E Audio playback mode 70 A Auto mode 22–29 l Delete button 5, 28 c D-Lighting 57 o Exposure compensation 37 X Flash pop-up button 4, 31 j Help 4, 11 C Indicator 6–7 M Manual 48, 52 d button 11 x Monitor button 5, 13 D Movie mode 8, 62, 63 c Playback button 28 i Playback zoom 55, 58 P Programmed auto 48, 49 C Scene mode 8, 38 S Shutter-priority auto 48, 50 g Tele 24 h Thumbnail playback 54, 58 g Vibration reduction 23, 122 E Voice reco
Index D-Lighting 57 DPOF 149 DSCN 132 Dusk/dawn i 41 E Electronic VR 65 Error messages 136–139 Exif version 2.2 149 Exposure compensation 37 Extension 132 F File names 132 Fill flash 30 Fireworks show m 43 Firmware version 129 Flash 30, 127 indicator 32 mode 30 Flash exp. comp.
Index O Optimize image 91 P Panorama 44–45 Panorama assist p 44 Party/indoor f 40 PictBridge 78–84, 149 Playback 28, 54–59 full-frame 28, 29 menu 108–113 mode 9, 28, 29 thumbnail 54 zoom 55 Playback menu 108–113 Portrait b 39 Power switch 4, 17 Power-on lamp 4, 17, 22 Preset manual (white balance) 95 Print set 84 Print size 90 Programmed auto 48, 49 Protect 111 T Tele 4, 24 Television 73 connecting to 73 Thumbnail playback 54 Time zone 18–19, 117, 119 Transfer 75 Tripod 5 U USB cable 74, 79 V Rear-cur
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