DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page vi). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Quick Topic Search You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page. Main Topics Introduction ............................................................................................................................ iii Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... x Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................
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• Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention. • Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
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Table of Contents Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii Common Topics ...........................................................................................................................................................
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................................ 27 Tips and Notes About Scene Mode............................................................................................................... 28 Shooting with Easy Panorama.......................................................................................................................... 36 Playback with Easy Panorama .............................................................................
Movies ..................................................................................................................................... 75 Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback .................................................. 76 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies ....................................................................... 79 Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) .................. 80 Operations During Movie Playback ..............
The Smart Portrait Menu................................................................................................................. 115 Self-Collage ................................................................................................................................................................ 115 Blink Proof ...................................................................................................................................................................
If There Is a Problem........................................................................................................ 147 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 148 Error Messages.................................................................................................................................... 157 Technical Notes..................................................................
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ................................................................................................................... 2 The Monitor..............................................................................................................................
The Camera Body 3 45 6 3 7 8 2 1 11 1 10 9 Zoom control................................................ 52 f : Wide-angle...................................... 52 g : Telephoto ......................................... 52 h : Thumbnail playback.................. 65 i : Playback zoom.............................. 64 5 Self-timer lamp ............................................ 49 AF-assist illuminator ...............................138 6 Mode dial ................................................
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 11 10 9 16 15 13 14 1 Speaker 10 d (menu) button.................................. 97 2 b (e movie-record) button............. 76 11 s (display) button ................................ 4 3 c (playback) button .............................. 20 12 Monitor................................................................ 4 4 Micro-USB connector ...................... 13, 87 5 HDMI micro connector (Type D) ...... 87 6 Connector cover .................................
The Monitor The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Switching the Information Displayed on the Screen (s Button) To switch the information displayed on the screen during shooting or playback, press the s (display) button. For Shooting 25m 0s 500 Show information 25m 0s 500 Movie frame Display the range of a movie in a frame. Hide information For Playback 4/4 4/4 1/250 125 F 3.3 0.0 0004.
For Shooting 3 4 5 2 1 1440mm 10 24 23 200 22 8 6 AF 1/250 7 9 10 x2.0 11 12 13 +1.0 29m 0s 999 F 3.3 21 20 19 999 9999 14 15 16 17 18 1 Shooting mode ........................................... 24 2 Flash mode..................................................... 47 14 Wind noise reduction............................123 3 Macro mode.................................................. 50 Exposure compensation value ................................................................
41 39 38 37 36 PRE 35 34 33 1440mm 10 x2.0 40 32 31 30 29 28 200 1/250 F 3.3 +1.0 29m 0s 999 27 26 25 25 Date stamp.................................................. 136 33 Soft...................................................................... 41 26 Travel destination icon......................... 133 34 Active D-Lighting....................................... 25 27 “Date not set” indicator ....................... 149 35 Foundation makeup.................................
52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 1440mm 10 10 53 54 3 55 HDR H 120 L 60 200 1/250 42 Continuous shooting mode......34, 108 44 Hand-held/tripod............................... 28, 29 56 53 Focus area (manual, center).......58, 111 45 Backlighting (HDR) .................................... 30 46 Multiple exp. Lighten............................... 31 47 Self-timer indicator.................................... 49 48 Pet portrait auto release......................... 34 49 Smile timer ............
For Playback 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 999/999 25 24 23 22 999/999 10 9999/9999 29m 0s 11 29m 0s 12 9999.JPG 15/11/2019 12:00 21 17 16 20 13 14 15 19 18 1 List by date icon.......................................... 66 14 Movie options ............................................117 2 Protect icon................................................. 126 15 Easy panorama ............................................ 38 3 Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected).............................
Tone Level Information Display You can check for loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows from the histogram that is displayed, or the display for the tone level. These provide guidelines when adjusting the image brightness with functions such as exposure compensation. 4/4 13 12 11 10 9 1/250 0004.JPG 15/11/2019 15:30 8 1 125 F 3.3 0.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Current image number/ total number of images 8 Date of recording.............................14, 133 9 File number and type..............
Getting Started How to Attach the Strap and Lens Cap ........................................................................11 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card.......................................................................12 Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................13 Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................
How to Attach the Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach the strap at two places. B Lens Cap When the camera is not in use, attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot • With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). • Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction. • If the write-protect switch of the memory card is locked, you cannot shoot, delete images, or format the memory card.
Charging the Battery Charging AC Adapter* Electrical outlet Power-on lamp (charge lamp) USB cable (included) * A plug adapter is attached depending on the country or region of purchase. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase. • Charging starts when the camera is connected to an electrical outlet while the battery is inserted, as shown in the illustration. The power-on lamp (charge lamp) slowly flashes while the battery is charging.
B Notes About Charging the Battery • The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time increases. The power-on lamp (charge lamp) turns off while the camera is being operated. • Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter, and do not use a commercially available USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone.
3 Highlight your home time zone and press the k button. London, Casablanca • Press H to set daylight saving time. When it is on, the time is one hour earlier and W is displayed. When you press I to turn it off, the time goes back one hour. Back 4 5 Press HI to select a date format and press the k button. Enter the current date and time for the camera clock and press the k button. • Press JK to highlight items and press HI to change.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images...................................................................................................................17 Playing Back Images............................................................................................................20 Deleting Images....................................................................................................................
Shooting Images A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. • Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. • Number of exposures remaining C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory. • Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen each time.
3 Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily. Zoom out Zoom in Zoom in Zoom out q button 4 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
B Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes, or Please wait for the camera to finish recording. is displayed while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Playing Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen each time. • To play back a recorded movie, press the k button.
Deleting Images 1 In playback mode, press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. 3 Delete Current image Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
The Image Selection Screen for Deletion 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the image that you want to delete. Erase selected images • Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. Back 2 Use HI to select ON or OFF. Erase selected images • When ON is selected, an icon is displayed under the selected image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images. Back 3 Press the k button to apply the image selection.
Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................24 A (Auto) Mode....................................................................................................................25 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................27 Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..................................................
Selecting a Shooting Mode You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera body. • A (Auto) mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. • y, B, j, e, o, d (Scene) modes Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. - y: Press the d button and select a scene mode.
A (Auto) Mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. • The focus area for autofocus varies depending on the setting of AF area mode (A111). The default setting is Target finding AF (A55).
3 Use HI to adjust the level. • • • • Slider You can preview the results on the screen. To set another item, return to step 2. Select f Exit to hide the slider. To cancel all settings, select g Reset and press the k button. Return to step 2 and adjust the settings again. Brightness (Exp. +/-) +2.0 +0.3 -2.0 Histogram 4 Press the k button when setting is complete. • The settings are applied and the camera returns to the shooting screen.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. j Night landscape1, 2 (A28), e Night portrait (A29), o Backlighting2 (A30), d Sports2 (A30) B (scene auto selector) (A28) The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions. Rotate the mode dial to j, e, o, or d and take pictures.
Tips and Notes About Scene Mode B Scene auto selector • The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions.
e Night portrait • Raise the flash before shooting. • Press the d button to select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod in Night portrait. • Y Hand-held (default setting): - While the e icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the shutterrelease button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - While the e icon on the shooting screen is displayed in white, press the shutterrelease button all the way to capture one image.
o Backlighting • Press the d button to select On or Off to enable or disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function in HDR based on the shooting conditions. • Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow. Raise the flash before shooting. - Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture one image. • On: Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.
y M U Multiple exp. Lighten • The camera automatically captures moving subjects at regular intervals, compares each image and composites only their bright areas, and then saves them as one image. Light trails such as the flow of car lights or motion of stars are captured. • On the screen displayed when U Multiple exp. Lighten is selected, select V Nightscape + light trails, W Nightscape + star trails, or S Star trails.
B Notes About Multiple Exp. Lighten • • • • • The camera cannot capture images if a memory card is not inserted. Do not rotate the mode dial or remove the memory card until shooting ends. Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. Exposure compensation cannot be used (A51). When using W Nightscape + star trails or S Star trails, the telephoto zoom position is restricted to the angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 500 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format).
y M u Food • Macro mode (A50) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. • You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting. 25m 0s 500 y M m Fireworks show • The shutter speed is fixed at 4 seconds.
y M O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the face of a dog or cat and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when the face of a dog or cat is detected (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous. - U Single: Whenever the face of a dog or cat is detected, the camera captures one image.
y M L Moon • At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle of view equivalent to that of a 1440 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format). When you frame the moon inside the framing border and press the k button, the angle of view becomes equivalent to that of a 1440 mm lens. • You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
Shooting with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M V (easy panorama) M k button 1 Select W Normal or X Wide as the shooting range and press the k button. Easy panorama Normal Wide 2 Frame the first edge of the panorama scene, and then press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus. • The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle. • The camera focuses in the center of the frame.
Example of Camera Movement • Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI). • Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when W Normal is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when X Wide is selected) after shooting starts. B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting • The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen on the screen at the time of shooting.
Playback with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A20), 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 15/11/2019 15:30 Playback controls are displayed on the screen during playback. Use the multi selector JK to select a control, and then press the k button to perform the operations described below.
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) The camera saves four images with effects and one image without effects simultaneously in one shot. • The camera focuses in the center of the frame. 1 Press the k button. Variety • The effect group selection screen is displayed. 25m 0s Select effect 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect group, and press the k button.
Functions Available in Creative Mode • • • • • Flash mode (A47) Self-timer (A49) Macro mode (A50) Exposure compensation (A51) Shooting menu (common across shooting modes) (A104) 40 Shooting Features Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human faces. 1 Press the multi selector K. 2 Apply an effect. Slider • Use JK to select the desired effect. • Use HI to select the amount of effect. • You can simultaneously apply multiple effects. B Skin softening, l Foundation makeup, Q Soft, G Vividness, o Brightness (Exp. +/-) • Select f Exit to hide the slider.
Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode • • • • • • Glamour retouch (A41) Smile timer (A43) Self-Collage (A44) Flash mode (A47) Self-timer (A49) Smart portrait menu (A115) Using Skin Softening and Foundation Makeup In the following shooting modes, if human faces are detected, the camera processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image (up to three faces).
Using Smile Timer When you press the multi selector J to select a Smile timer and press the k button, the camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected. • Set the glamour retouch function before selecting smile timer (A41). • When you press the shutter-release button to take a picture, smile timer is terminated. B Smile timer Notes About Smile Timer Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles (A56).
Using Self-Collage The camera can capture a series of four or nine images at intervals and save them as a one-frame image (a collage image). 1 Press the multi selector J to select n Self-Collage, and press the k button. • A confirmation dialog is displayed. • When you press the d button and select SelfCollage before pressing J, you can configure the settings for Number of shots, Interval, and Shutter sound (A115).
B Notes About Self-Collage • Exposure and hue for the second and subsequent images are fixed at the values determined with the first image. • If you perform the operations listed below before the camera takes the specified number of shots, shooting is canceled and the collage image is not saved. The pictures that were taken before shooting was canceled are saved as individual images.
Setting the Flash Mode, Self-timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. 1 2 4 3 1 Flash mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. When m (fill flash) is selected, the flash always fires. 2 Self-timer The camera releases the shutter when the set number of seconds elapses after you press the shutter-release button.
Flash Mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. 1 Raise the flash with your hand. • When the flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled and S is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H (X). 3 Select the desired flash mode (A48) and press the k button. Auto • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled. B The Flash-ready Indicator While the flash is charging, Q flashes. The camera cannot shoot images.
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the shooting screen. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash. X Fill flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. Y Slow sync Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
Self-timer The camera releases the shutter when the set number of seconds elapses after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A138) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J (n). 2 Select the number of seconds until the shutter is released, and press the k button. Self-timer • n10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions, such as weddings. • n3s (3 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures. 1 Press the multi selector I (p). 2 Select o and press the k button. Macro mode • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled. 3 Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator are displayed in green.
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) You can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K (o). • When the shooting mode is smart portrait mode, the glamour retouch screen is displayed instead of the exposure compensation screen (A41). • When the shooting mode is A (auto) mode, the creative slider is displayed instead of the exposure compensation screen (A25). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. Exposure compensation +2.
Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control or side zoom control, the zoom lens position changes. • To zoom in: Move toward g • To zoom out: Move toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. Zoom out Zoom in Zoom in Zoom out • A zoom indicator, focal length (in 35mm [135] format), and digital zoom magnification are displayed on the Optical Digital shooting screen when the zoom zoom zoom control or side zoom control is moved.
Using the Snap-back Zoom If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily. 360mm 25m 0s 500 q button Framing border • While pressing the q button, frame the subject inside the framing border of the shooting screen. To change the visible area, move the zoom control or side zoom control while pressing the q button.
Focusing The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. • Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed halfway. • The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.
Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A111) is set to Target finding AF in A (auto) mode, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. 1/250 F 3.
Using Face Detection In the following settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • B (scene auto selector) mode (A28) • e (night portrait) or Portrait scene mode (A27) • Smart portrait mode (A41) • When AF area mode (A111) is set to Face priority in A (auto) mode (A25) 25m 0s 500 If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the shooting conditions (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 2 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A111). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green. • Exposure is also locked. 3 1/250 F 3.3 1/250 F 3.3 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture.
Default Settings (Flash Mode, Self-timer, and Macro Mode) The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below. Flash mode (A47) Self-timer (A49) Macro mode (A50) A (auto) U k k B (scene auto selector) U1 k k2 j (night landscape) W3 k k3 e (night portrait) V4 k k3 o (backlighting) d (sports) X/W W 5 k3 k 3 k 3 k3 Scene modes b (portrait) V k k3 c (landscape) W3 k k3 U (multiple exp.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the shooting conditions it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. Cannot be changed. Cannot be changed. When set to Hand-held, the flash mode setting is fixed at auto with red-eye reduction. When set to Tripod, the flash mode setting is fixed at auto and slow sync with red-eye reduction.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings. Restricted function Flash mode Setting Description When a setting other than Single is selected, Continuous (A108) the flash cannot be used. Blink proof (A116) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Self-timer AF area mode (A111) When Subject tracking is selected, the selftimer cannot be used.
Restricted function Setting Description Hue (using the creative slider) (A25) When hue is adjusted using the creative slider in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject aside from human faces. To detect the main subject, select g in the creative slider setting screen to reset the brightness, vividness, hue, and Active D-Lighting.
Playback Features Playback Zoom......................................................................................................................64 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.........................................................................65 List by Date Mode ................................................................................................................66 Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence.............................................................
Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in fullframe playback mode (A20) zooms in on the image. 4/4 0004. JPG 15/11/2019 15:30 Full-frame Playback g (i) g (i) f (h) x3.0 Image is zoomed in. Displayed area guide • You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK. • When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A20) displays images as thumbnails. 1/20 0001.
List by Date Mode Press the c button to enter playback mode M d button M select N (playback mode) M C List by date M k button Use the multi selector HI to select a date and then press the k button to play back the images captured on the selected date. • Functions in the playback menu (A124) can be used for the images in the selected shooting date (except Copy). • The following operations are available while the shooting date selection screen is displayed.
Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously, or with the multiple exp. lighten, creative mode, or self-collage function, are saved as a sequence. One image in a sequence is used as the key picture to represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode. To display each image in the sequence individually, press the k button. 1/5 0004.
Deleting Images in a Sequence When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed. • When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. - Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A22), all images in that sequence are deleted. - All images: All images on the memory card or in the internal memory are deleted.
Editing Images (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 10 times. A still image created by editing a movie can be edited up to 9 times. • You may not be able to edit images of a certain size or with certain editing functions.
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button to enter playback mode M Select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect level and press the k button. Quick retouch • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, press J.
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash Press the c button to enter 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 Save Notes About Red-eye Correction • If no red-eye is detected, a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback menu.
2 Use JK to select the effect, use HI to select the effect level, and press the k button. Small face • You can simultaneously apply multiple effects. Adjust or check the settings for all effects before pressing the k button. Back F Small face, B Skin softening, l Foundation makeup, m Glare reduction, E Hide eye bags, A Big eyes, G Whiten eyes, n Eye shadow, o Mascara, H Whiten teeth, p Lipstick, D Redden cheeks • Press the d button to return to the screen for selecting a person.
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button to enter 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 captured at an image mode setting of l 4608×2592, only 640×360 is displayed, and for those of s 3456×3456, only 480×480 is displayed. 2 Small picture 640× 480 320× 240 160× 120 Select Yes and press the k button.
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A64). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate. Set a x3.0 magnification rate at which u is displayed. • Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll to the portion of the image that you want to display. 3 Confirm the area that you want to keep, and press the k button.
Movies Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback..................................76 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies.......................................................79 Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) ...80 Operations During Movie Playback ...............................................................................83 Editing Movies ..........................................................................................................
Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback 1 Display the shooting screen. Remaining movie recording time • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. • It is recommended that you display the movie frame that indicates the area that will be recorded in a movie (A77). 25m 0s 500 Movie frame 2 Lower the flash (A19). • Recording movies while the flash is raised may cause the audio to be muffled. 3 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording.
Movie Frame • Press the s button to display the movie frame (A4). Check the range of a movie in a frame before movie recording. • The area that is recorded in a movie varies depending on the Movie options or Movie VR settings in the movie menu. Maximum Movie Recording Time Individual movie files cannot exceed 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. The maximum size of a single movie file is 4 GB.
Notes About Movie Recording B Notes About Saving Images or Movies • The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes, or Please wait for the camera to finish recording. is displayed while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image. Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. • A still image can be captured when y is displayed on the screen. When z is displayed, a still image cannot be captured. • The size of the captured still image is the same as the movie image size (A117).
Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) The camera creates a short movie that is up to 30 seconds long (e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p) by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips that are several seconds long. 1 Press the d (menu) button and configure the settings for recording movies.
4 Save the short movie show. • The short movie show is saved when the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips. • To save a short movie show before the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips, press the d button when the shooting standby screen is displayed, and then select End recording. • Movie clips are deleted when a short movie show is saved. Special Effects Type Description O Soft Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.
Operations During Movie Clip Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control (A2) while a movie clip is playing. Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. Function Icon Playback controls Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Fast-forward B Hold down the k button to fast-forward the movie. Pause playback.
Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control (A2) while a movie is playing. Volume indicator Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. When paused Function Icon Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Fast-forward B Hold down the k button to fast-forward the movie. Pause playback.
Editing Movies When editing movies, use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level indicator is B, movie editing is not possible. Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie The desired portion of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back a desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that you want to extract (A83). 2 Use the multi selector JK to select the I control, and then press the k button.
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 Extracting • A movie that was created by editing cannot be edited again. • The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected using the start and end points. • Movies cannot be trimmed so that they are less than two seconds long.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Utilizing Images ....................................................................................................................87 Viewing Images on a TV.....................................................................................................88 Printing Images Without a Computer...........................................................................89 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) .........................................
Utilizing Images In addition to using the SnapBridge app to enjoy the captured images, you can also utilize the images in various ways by connecting the camera to the devices described below. Viewing Images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack.
Viewing Images on a TV 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV with a commercially available HDMI cable. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. HDMI micro connector (Type D) 2 To HDMI jack Set the TV’s input to external input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 3 Press and hold down the c (playback) button to turn on the camera. • Images are displayed on the TV. • The camera screen does not turn on.
Printing Images Without a Computer Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. 3 The camera is automatically turned on.
Printing Images One at a Time 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired image and press the k button. Print selection 15/11/2019 No. 32 • Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to fullframe playback. 2 Use HI to select Copies and press the k button. • Use HI to set the desired number of copies (up to nine) and press the k button. PictBridge 1 prints Start print Copies Paper size 3 Select Paper size and press the k button.
Printing Multiple Images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d (menu) button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Paper size and press the k button. • Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To print with the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. • To exit the print menu, press the d button.
Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection 5 copies (up to 9) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the 1 1 number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the number of 3 Back copies to be printed. To cancel the print selection, set the number of copies to 0. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) Installing ViewNX-i ViewNX-i is Nikon software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your computer for viewing and editing. To install ViewNX-i, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown on the right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click the Nikon Transfer 2 icon. • When using Windows 10 or Windows 8.
2 After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click Start Transfer. Start Transfer • Image transfer begins. When image transfer is complete, ViewNX-i starts and the transferred images are displayed. 3 Terminate the connection. • If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot.
Using the Menu Menu Operations..................................................................................................................97 Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................ 100 The Shooting Menu (Common Across Shooting Modes) ................................... 104 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)............................................................... 106 The Smart Portrait Menu .......
Menu Operations You can press the d (menu) button to display the menu screen and change the camera’s settings. • The displayed menu varies depending on the status of the camera (during shooting or playback). • Menu items are categorized by the icons on the left side of the screen.
3 Press HI to change menu categories. Set up Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp Self-timer: after release Photo VR AF assist 4 Press the k button to confirm the menu category. • Menu items corresponding to the selected menu category are displayed. Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp Self-timer: after release Photo VR AF assist 5 Press HI to select a menu option, and press the k button to confirm the selection.
The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera menu, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Protect Back 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired image. • Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. • Only one image can be selected for Rotate image. Proceed to step 3. 2 Use HI to select ON or OFF.
Menu Lists The Shooting Menu Enter shooting mode M d button Common Options Option Image mode Default setting P 4608×3456 A 104 For A (Auto) Mode Option Default setting A White balance Auto 106 Continuous Single 108 ISO sensitivity Auto 110 AF area mode Target finding AF 111 Autofocus mode Pre-focus 114 For Smart Portrait Mode Option Default setting A Self-Collage • Number of shots: 4 • Interval: Medium • Shutter sound: Magic 115 Blink proof Off 116 100 Using the Menu Menu List
The Movie Menu Enter shooting mode M d button M select D (movie menu) M k button Option Default setting A Movie options e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p 117 Autofocus mode Single AF 121 Movie VR On (hybrid) 122 Wind noise reduction Off 123 Frame rate – 123 The Playback Menu Press the c button to enter playback mode M d button Option A Mark for upload1 124 Quick retouch2 70 D-Lighting2 70 Red-eye correction2 71 Glamour retouch2 71 Slide show 125 Protect1 126 Rotate image1 126 Smal
The Network Menu Press the d button M select J (network menu) M k button Option A Airplane mode 130 Choose connection 130 Connect to smart device 130 Connection to remote 130 Send while shooting 130 Wi-Fi 130 Bluetooth 131 Restore default settings 131 102 Using the Menu Menu Lists
The Setup Menu Press the d button M select z (setup) M k button Option A Time zone and date 133 Monitor settings 135 Date stamp 136 Self-timer: after release 137 Photo VR 138 AF assist 138 Digital zoom 139 Sound settings 139 Auto off 140 Format card/Format memory 141 Language 141 Image comment 142 Copyright information 143 Location data display 144 Charge by computer 145 Reset all 146 Conformity marking 146 Firmware version 146 103 Using the Menu Menu Lists
The Shooting Menu (Common Across Shooting Modes) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode M d button M Image mode M k button Select the combination of image size and compression ratio to be used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it 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. The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.
C Number of Images That Can Be Saved • The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked on the screen when shooting (A17). • Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same capacity and the same image mode setting. In addition, the number of images that can be saved may vary depending on the make of the memory card.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M select A (shooting menu) 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. Option Description a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted. b Preset manual Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto, Incandescent, etc. (A107).
Using Preset Manual Follow the procedures described below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Preset manual, and press the k button. • The lens extends to the zoom position for measurement. White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy 3 Select Measure.
Continuous Shooting Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M select A (shooting menu) M Continuous M k button Option Description U Single (default setting) One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is pressed. k Continuous H While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The camera can capture up to about 7 images continuously at a rate of about 7.7 fps (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456).
B Notes About Continuous Shooting • Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first shot 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 may become slower depending on the current image mode setting, memory card type or shooting conditions.
ISO Sensitivity Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M select A (shooting menu) M ISO sensitivity M k button A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. • When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise.
AF Area Mode Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M select A (shooting menu) M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A56) for more information.
Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center 25m 0s 500 Focus area s Subject tracking M Target finding AF (default setting) Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera focuses. The focus area automatically moves to track the subject. See “Using Subject Tracking” (A113) for more information. Start 25m 0s 500 When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject.
Using Subject Tracking Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M select A (shooting menu) M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button 1 Register a subject. • Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the frame and press the k button. • When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around it and the camera begins tracking the subject. • If the subject cannot be registered, the border is displayed in red.
Autofocus Mode Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M select A (shooting menu) M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description A Single AF The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera always focuses even if the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while the camera focuses.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (A104) for information about Image mode. Self-Collage Rotate the mode dial to F M d button M select F (smart portrait) M Self-Collage M k button Option Description Number of shots Set the number of shots that the camera automatically captures (number of captured images for an aggregated image). • 4 (default setting) or 9 can be selected. Interval Set the interval time between each shot.
Blink Proof Rotate the mode dial to F M d button M select F (smart portrait) 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.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M select D (movie menu) 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 (A118) to record in slow or fast motion. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Frame rate setting (A123). • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 (Video Speed Class V6) or faster are recommended for recording movies (A181).
HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (A120). Option Image size Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) 640 × 480 4:3 1/4-speed slow motion movies • Max. recording time2: 10 seconds (playback time: 40 seconds) 1920 × 1080 16:9 2× speed fast motion movies • Max. recording time2: 2 minutes (playback time: 1 minute) f HS 480/4×1 V HS 1080/0.
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 f HS 480/4×: Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Recording time 10 s Playback time 40 s Slow motion playback When recording at V HS 1080/0.5×: Movies are recorded at 1/2 normal speed. They are played back in fast motion at 2× faster speed.
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Enter shooting mode M d button M select D (movie menu) M Movie options M k button Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 of the normal playback speed, or in fast motion at twice the normal playback speed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select an HS movie option (A118) and press the k button. • After applying the option, press the d button to return to the shooting screen.
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M select D (movie menu) M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when recording movies. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when movie recording starts. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously. Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will change significantly during recording.
Movie VR Enter shooting mode M d button M select D (movie menu) M Movie VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when recording movies. Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during recording. Option Description V On (hybrid) (default setting) Performs optical compensation for camera shake using the lens shift method. Also performs electronic VR using image processing. The angle of view (i.e., the area seen in the frame) becomes narrower.
Wind Noise Reduction Enter shooting mode M d button M select D (movie menu) M Wind noise reduction M k button Option Description Y On Reduces the sound that is produced when wind passes over the microphone during movie recording. Other sounds may become difficult to hear during playback. Off (default setting) Wind noise reduction is disabled. B Notes About Wind Noise Reduction When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at Off.
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A69) for information about image editing functions. Mark for Upload Press the c button to enter playback mode M d button M Mark for upload M k button Select still images on the camera’s playback screen to automatically upload them to a smart device. For connections with smart devices or use of the SnapBridge app, see the included “SnapBridge Connection Guide” and SnapBridge online help.
Slide Show Press the c button to enter playback mode M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Start and press the k button. Slide show • The slide show begins.
Protect Press the c button to enter playback mode M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A99). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A141).
Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory) Press the c button to enter playback mode M d button M Copy M k button Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. • When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed. In that case, press the d button to select Copy. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button.
Sequence Display Press the c button to enter playback mode M d button M Sequence display M k button Select the method used to display images in the sequence (A67). 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 Network Menu Press the d button M select J (network menu) M k button Configure settings when establishing a wireless connection between the camera and a smart device, or the camera and ML-L7 Remote Control (available separately). Connecting to a Smart Device When you connect to a smart device, you can upload images captured with the camera to the smart device or operate the camera remotely with the smart device. Install the SnapBridge app on the smart device.
Network Menu List Some options cannot be set while a wireless connection is established. To set them, disconnect the wireless connection. Option Description Airplane mode Select On to turn off all wireless connections. Choose connection Select whether to connect the camera to Smart device (default setting) or Remote control. Connect to smart device Pair when connecting to a smart device through Bluetooth for the first time.
Option Description Connection Select Enable or Disable for Bluetooth communication. Paired devices Display smart devices that have been paired. You can change the smart device to connect with, or delete paired smart devices. • This camera can be paired with up to five smart devices (only one device can be connected at a time). Send while off Select On or Off to set whether the camera communicates with the smart device when the camera is off or in standby mode (A19).
Operating the Text Input Keyboard • Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space. • To move the cursor in the text field, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button. • To delete one character, press the l button. • To apply the setting, select P on the keyboard and press the k button.
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M select z (setup) M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Date and time Description • Select a field: Press the multi selector JK. • Edit the date and time: Press HI. • Apply the setting: Select the minute field setting and press the k button. Date and time D M Y 01 01 2019 h m 00 00 Edit Date format Select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/Month/Year. Time zone Set time zone and daylight saving time.
Setting the Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button. Time zone and date Date and time Date format Time zone London, Casablanca 15/11/2019 15:30 2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed on the screen changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination London, Casablanca 15/11/2019 15:30 3 Press K.
Monitor Settings Press the d button M select z (setup) M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Help display The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed. • Default setting: On Image review Set whether or not to display the captured image immediately after shooting. • Default setting: On Brightness Adjust the brightness.
Date Stamp Press the d button M select z (setup) M Date stamp M k button The shooting date and time can be stamped on images when shooting. 15.11.2019 Option Description f Date Date is stamped on images. S Date and time Date and time are stamped on images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not stamped on images. B Notes About Date Stamp • Stamped date and time form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted.
Self-timer: After Release Press the d button M select z (setup) M Self-timer: after release M k button Set whether to cancel the self-timer after using it to shoot (A49). Option Description Exit self-timer mode (default setting) The self-timer is canceled after shooting. • After shooting in Multiple exp. Lighten or Moon scene mode, self-timer is set to n3s (3 seconds). To end selftimer, manually set the self-timer setting to k. • Pet portrait auto release and Smile timer are not canceled.
Photo VR Press the d button M select z (setup) M Photo VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images. Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description g On (default setting) Performs compensation for camera shake using lens shift VR. Off Compensation is not performed.
Digital Zoom Press the d button M select z (setup) M Digital zoom M k button Option Description On (default setting) Digital zoom is enabled. Off Digital zoom is disabled. B Notes About Digital Zoom • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following shooting modes: - Night landscape, Night portrait, Backlighting (when HDR is set to On), Portrait, Multiple exp.
Auto Off Press the d button M select z (setup) M Auto off M k button Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A19). You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min.
Format Card/Format Memory Press the d button M select z (setup) M Format card/Format memory M k button Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory. Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to save important images to a computer before formatting. • You may not be able to select this setting while a wireless connection is established.
Image Comment Press the d button M select z (setup) M Image comment M k button Attach a comment that was previously registered to images that will be captured. • You can imprint the attached comment to images that will be sent to a smart device using the SnapBridge app. You must configure the SnapBridge app in advance. See SnapBridge app online help for more information. • You can also check the attached comment using ViewNX-i metadata.
Copyright Information Press the d button M select z (setup) M Copyright information M k button Attach the copyright information that was previously registered to images that will be captured. • You can imprint the attached copyright information to images that will be sent to a smart device using the SnapBridge app. You must configure the SnapBridge app in advance. See SnapBridge app online help for more information. • You can also check the attached copyright information using ViewNX-i metadata.
Location Data Display Press the d button M select z (setup) M Location data display M k button Use this option to display the location information obtained from the smart device. Obtaining Location Information from a Smart Device For connections with smart devices or use of the SnapBridge app, see the included “SnapBridge Connection Guide” and SnapBridge online help. 1 Use the SnapBridge app to establish a Bluetooth connection between the camera and smart device.
Charge by Computer Press the d button M select z (setup) M Charge by computer M k button Option Description a Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (A93), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. • The power-on lamp (charge lamp) slowly flashes while the battery is charging. When charging is complete, the power-on lamp (charge lamp) changes from flashing to on.
Reset All Press the d button M select z (setup) M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • The network menu settings are also restored to their default values. • Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. • You may not be able to select this setting while a wireless connection is established.
If There Is a Problem Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................148 Error Messages ...................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the following before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. • Turning off the camera once may solve the issue. • If you cannot find a relevant entry, also check “Error Messages” (A157) or the Nikon website for your region. Power, Display, Settings Issues A Problem Cause/Solution The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Problem Cause/Solution The battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged. • Confirm all connections. • When connected to a computer, the camera may not charge for any of the reasons described below. - Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu. - Battery charging stops if the camera is turned off. - Battery charging is not possible if the camera’s display language and date and time have not been set, or the date and time were reset after the camera’s clock battery was exhausted.
A Problem Cause/Solution Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when the camera is turned on. The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. Configure the camera settings again. • The internal clock battery is used to power the camera clock and to retain certain settings.
Problem A Cause/Solution Images are blurred. • Use the flash. • Increase the ISO sensitivity value. • Enable Photo VR when shooting still images. Enable Movie VR when recording movies. • Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (using the self-timer at the same time is more effective). 47 110 122, 138 49 Bright specks appear in images captured with flash. Flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Lower the flash. 19, 47 Flash does not fire. • The flash is lowered.
Problem A Cause/Solution 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 to X (fill flash). 19, 47, 59 17 178 51 110 30, 47 Images are too bright (overexposed). Adjust exposure compensation.
Playback Issues Problem A Cause/Solution 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 may not be able to play back movies saved 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.
External Device Issues Problem A Cause/Solution Cannot select Connect to smart device.1/Cannot pair with a smart device using Connect to smart device.1 • When establishing a wireless connection for the first time, see the included “SnapBridge Connection Guide”. • Use a sufficiently charged battery. • Insert a memory card with sufficient free space into the camera. • Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. • Set the following in Network menu in the camera.
Problem Cause/Solution Cannot upload images to a smart device that is connected with the SnapBridge app.1 • You can upload automatically through the auto link feature only when connected through Bluetooth. To upload automatically, set the following.
Problem A Cause/Solution Cannot select • Use a sufficiently charged battery. – Connection to remote.2/ • Set the following in Network menu in the camera. 129 Cannot use Connection - Airplane mode: Off to remote to pair with the - Choose connection: Remote control 2 ML-L7 Remote Control. - Bluetooth M Connection: Enable The camera does not respond when operating the ML-L7 Remote Control.2 Images are not displayed on TV. Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when the camera is connected to a computer.
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. • If you cannot find a relevant entry, also check “Troubleshooting” (A148). Display Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating. Memory card is write protected. This card cannot be used. This card cannot be read. A Cause/Solution The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or battery temperature has cooled before resuming use.
Cause/Solution A Cannot record movie. A time-out error occurred while saving the movie on the memory card. Select a memory card with a faster write speed. 77, 181 Memory contains no images. There are no images in the internal memory or on the memory card. • Remove the memory card to play back images in the internal memory. • To copy the images saved in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card, press the d button to select Copy in the playback menu. File contains no image data.
Display A Cause/Solution Printer error: paper jam. Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: out of paper. Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: check ink. There is a problem with the printer’s ink. Check the ink, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: out of ink.
Technical Notes Notices................................................................................................................................... 161 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................ 163 Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................... 166 The Camera .................................................................................................................
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Notes About Wireless Communication Functions Restrictions on Wireless Devices The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries.
Precautions when Exporting or Carrying This Product Abroad This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Notice for Customers in Europe Declaration of Conformity (Europe) Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type COOLPIX B600 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_N1811.pdf. • Maximum output power: - Wi-Fi: 11.3 dBm (EIRP) - Bluetooth: 3.1 dBm (EIRP) - Bluetooth Low Energy: 2.
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avi–ix) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Notes About the Monitor • Monitors (including electronic viewfinders) are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use. Charging an Exhausted Battery Turning the camera on or off while an exhausted battery is inserted in the camera may result in reduced battery life. Charge the exhausted battery before use. Storing the Battery • Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used.
Memory Cards Precautions for Use • Use only Secure Digital memory cards (A181). • Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card. • If the write-protect switch of the memory card is locked, you cannot shoot, delete images, or format the memory card. • Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. 16GB Write-protect switch Formatting • Do not format the memory card using a computer.
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 the lens and working toward the edges.
File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG (1) (2) (3) (1) Identifier Not shown on the screen of the camera.
Accessories Battery charger MH-65 Battery Charger Charging time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes for a fully exhausted battery. EH-62F AC Adapter (connect as shown) AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the power connector slot before inserting the AC adapter into the battery chamber. In addition, make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the battery chamber slot before closing the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.
ML-L7 Remote Control You can pair (A175) the separately available ML-L7 Remote Control with the camera, and use it to operate the camera. The operations described in “Parts and Functions of the Remote Control (for COOLPIX B600)” (A173) can be performed when shooting with this camera. • The camera can only be paired with one remote control at a time. When the camera is paired with a different remote control, only the most recent paired remote control is enabled.
Control Function 4 Power button Press the button to turn on the remote control and search for a camera that has already been paired. Press and hold the button (for at least 3 seconds) to search for a new pairing camera. To turn off the remote control, press the button again. 5 Status lamp Indicates the remote control status or shooting session status, based on the color and behavior of the lamp. See “Status Lamp on the Remote Control (for COOLPIX B600)” (A174) for more information.
Pairing the Camera and Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time, it must be paired with the camera. • Make sure that the remaining battery level is sufficient. 1 2 3 Press the d button on the camera. Press the multi selector J, use HI to select J (network menu), and press the k button. Select Choose connection, and press the k button.
6 Press and hold (for at least 3 seconds) the power button on the remote control. • Pairing starts for the camera and remote control. During the process, the status lamp on the remote control flashes about every 0.5 seconds. • When pairing is complete, a connection is established between the camera and the remote control. When you enter shooting mode, M is displayed on the shooting screen. • If a pairing failure message is displayed, perform the procedure again from step 5.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX B600 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.76 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 60× optical zoom Focal length 4.3–258 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24–1440 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.3–6.
Image size Still images 16 M (High) 4608×3456P, 16 M 4608×3456, 8 M 3264×2448, 4 M 2272×1704, 2 M 1600×1200, VGA 640×480, 16:9 12 M 4608×2592, 1:1 3456×3456 Movies 1080/30p, 1080/25p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 720/30p, 720/25p, 480/30p, 480/25p, HS 480/4×, HS 1080/0.
Bluetooth Communication protocols Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 Operating frequency Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz Maximum output power Power sources Charging time Bluetooth: 3.1 dBm (EIRP) Bluetooth Low Energy: 2.12 dBm (EIRP) One EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (included) EH-62F AC Adapter (available separately) Approx.
EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.) Weight Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, MAX 0.14 A Rated output DC 5.0 V, 1.0 A Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.
Memory Cards That Can Be Used The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 (Video Speed Class V6) or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly. • If you use a card reader, make sure that it is compatible with your memory card. • Contact the manufacturer for information on features, operation, and limitations on use.
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Index Symbols A Auto mode.................................... 24, 25 B Scene auto selector mode .............................................................. 24, 27, 28 o Backlighting mode............ 24, 27, 30 s Creative mode........................... 24, 39 y Scene mode....................... 24, 27 n Short movie show mode ...... 24, 80 d Sports mode.......................... 24, 27, 30 F Smart portrait mode ................ 24, 41 e Night portrait mode......... 24, 27, 29 j Night landscape mode...
Connect to smart device.......... 102, 130 Connection to remote ............... 102, 130 Connector cover............................ 3, 13, 87 Continuous ...................................... 100, 108 Copy ...................................................... 101, 127 Copyright information .............. 103, 143 Creative mode...................................... 24, 39 Creative slider................................................ 25 Crop...........................................................
Interval ............................................................. 115 ISO sensitivity................................... 100, 110 L Landscape c ................................................ 27 Language ........................................... 103, 141 Lens.............................................................. 2, 177 Li-ion rechargeable battery .......................................... vi, 12, 13, 167, 180 List by date mode ...................................... 66 Location data display.
Send while shooting ................... 102, 130 Sequence ................................................ 21, 67 Sequence display ................. 67, 101, 128 Setup menu........................................ 97, 133 Shooting ......................................... 17, 24, 76 Shooting information.................................. 4 Shooting menu .................... 97, 104, 106 Shooting mode ........................................... 24 Short movie show menu.......................
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