En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
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Table of Contents For Your Safety.................................................................................................. Notices.............................................................................................................. i iii Introduction 1 Parts of the Camera .......................................................................................... Monitor / Electronic Viewfinder ........................................................................ The Button...........
Movies 43 Choosing a Movie Mode................................................................................... Recording Movies.............................................................................................. Viewing Movies ................................................................................................. 43 46 47 More on Playback 48 Viewing Pictures on the Camera ......................................................................
The Setup Menu ................................................................................................ 91 Welcome Screen................................................................................................ 92 Date.................................................................................................................. 93 Date Imprint...................................................................................................... 95 Monitor Settings ..........................
Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 4800 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera.
Parts of the Camera Power switch ( 12) Power-on lamp ( 12) Microphone ( 43, 46, 51) Self-timer lamp ( 40)/ AF-Assist illuminator (LED; 19, 102, 111) Speaker ( 47, 51, 97) Introduction Built-in Speedlight ( 38) Eyelet for camera strap Shutter-release button ( 6, 18) Interface connector cover ( 52, 55, 61) Lens ( 103, 111) Lens not extended DC-IN connector ( 9) Lens cover USB (digital I/O) ( 55, 61)/ Audio / video (A/V) out ( 52) connector Attaching the Camera Strap Attach strap as shown below.
Diopter adjustment control ( 16) (monitor) button ( Electronic viewfinder ( 4, 6) Mode dial ( 6) 7,15) Zoom buttons ( 17, 48, 49) Monitor ( 4, 6) Memory cardslot cover ( 10) Tripod socket Memory card slot ( 10) Battery-chamber cover ( 8) Battery-chamber cover latch ( 8) Center of multi selector / transfer button ( 7, 53) (menu) button ( 24, 32, 44, 64, 76) Multi selector ( 7) ( (playback) button 21, 48, 76) ( (delete) button 19, 21, 48, 51) 3 Introduction Eyelet for camera strap
Monitor / Electronic Viewfinder Shooting The following indicators appear in the monitor and electronic viewfinder during shooting. 2 3 7 8 9 Introduction 1 23 22 20 21 19 18 17 10 11 12 1.0 16 17 15 1 Shooting mode ................... 7, 15 2 Exposure lock.......................... 36 3 Zoom indicator 1 ...................... 17 4 Focus indicator 2 ...................... 18 5 Flash indicator 2 ....................... 18 6 Battery level indicator 3 ............
Playback The following indicators appear in the monitor during playback. 18 17 2004 08 01 10 00 100 100NIKON 0008 1 2 3 4 8/ 14 12 11 5 6 8 Introduction 16 15 13 14 7 9 10 1 Current folder ......................... 23 2 File number and type .............. 23 3 Internal memory / memory card indicator ................................. 15 4 Battery level indicator1............. 15 5 Volume indicator............... 47, 51 6 Voice memo recording guide... 51 7 Voice memo playback guide....
The Button The electronic viewfinder can be used to frame pictures when bright ambient lighting conditions make it difficult to see the display in the monitor. Use the button to switch between the monitor and electronic viewfinder, and to view and hide indicators in the shooting display.
The Mode Dial To select a mode, align the mode icon with the “ ” mark next to the mode dial. A simple “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera. A shooting menu offers control over nine shooting options. Setup ( 91) Choose this mode to display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness. Choose from three movie modes.
First Steps Inserting Batteries Your camera uses either of the following batteries: Battery Description Rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion batteries (×1) • Provided with camera • Can be recharged using supplied MH-53 battery charger (be sure to charge battery before using camera for first time or after long period of disuse). About two hours are required to charge battery when no charge remains.
3 1 Close the battery-chamber cover Close the cover () and slide it in until it latches (). 2 First Steps Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. Do not open the batterychamber cover while the power-on lamp is lit. To remove the battery, open the batterychamber cover and slide the battery out. Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.
Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored on the camera’s 13.5 MB internal memory or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. For information on compatible memory cards, see “Technical Notes: Optional Accessories” ( 101). If no memory card is inserted, pictures are recorded to, and played back and deleted from, the camera’s internal memory. Formatting ( 98) affects internal memory only. First Steps If a memory card is inserted, the card is used for recording, playback, and deletion.
Formatting Memory Cards Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Use the format option in the camera setup menu to format memory cards; the camera may be unable to access memory cards that have been formatted in a computer or other device. For information on formatting memory cards, see “The Setup Menu: Format Card” ( 98). The Write Protect Switch SD cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data.
Turning the Camera On Press the power switch until the power-on lamp lights. The first time the camera is turned on, the language-selection dialog shown opposite will be displayed; choose a language and set the time and date as described on the following pages. First Steps Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. The camera is off when the power-on lamp is off. Do not remove the battery or memory card or disconnect the AC adapter until the power-on lamp has gone out.
Basic Setup The first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed. Choose a language and set the time and date as follows: 1 Svenska Deutsch English 日本語 Español Français Italiano Nederlands Cancel * Press Set button to exit to without selecting language.
6 HOME TIME ZONE 7 DATE D M 01 01 Madrid, Paris, Berlin Back Set 00 Select home time zone. 8 First Steps D M 01 00 9 Y 2004 M 01 08 10 D M 01 08 00 DATE D 00 DATE 00 Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and Year may differ in some areas). 10 2004 Display DATE menu. DATE 01 Y 2004 00 DATE M D 08 01 10 Highlight D M Y. 00 Select Month. Repeat steps 8–9 to edit Month, Year, hour, and minute.
Basic Photography This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Step 1 —Select Mode Rotate the mode dial to and turn the camera on The power-on lamp will light and a welcome screen will appear in the monitor or electronic viewfinder. The camera is ready to shoot when the view through the camera lens is displayed. Shooting mode: cates auto mode.
Step 2 — Frame the Picture 1 A Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the monitor A or the electronic viewfinder B . Don’t Block the Shot To avoid muffled sound or dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fingers and other objects away from the microphone, lens, and flash window. B Basic Photography 2 Frame the subject Use the zoom buttons to frame the subject in the center of the monitor or electronic viewfinder.
Zoom The camera offers two types of zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera’s telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 8.3 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total of about 33 ×. Use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out. • Press the button to zoom out from your subject, increasing the area visible in the frame. Press the button to zoom in on your subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame.
Step 3 — Focus and Shoot 1 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. At default settings, the camera will automatically focus on the subject in the center of the display. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway ( 6). With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus and flash indicators in the monitor or electronic viewfinder.
During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the internal memory / memory card indicator ( or ) will blink. The camera can continue to take pictures until the (wait) icon is displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while the internal memory / memory card indicator is blinking or the icon is 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.
AF /AE Lock Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (focus lock). Focus lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. 1 Focus 2 Check focus indicator 14 Basic Photography Position subject in center of frame and press shutter-release button halfway.
Step 4 —View the Results 08 01 2004 10 00 100NIKON 100 0001 1/ 1 2 1 Press the button A picture will be displayed in the monitor. View additional pictures Press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Pictures are displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from memory. This makes it possible to scroll rapidly through pictures without waiting for each image to be displayed at full resolution.
Quick Playback Zoom For an enlarged (× 3) view of the picture currently displayed in the monitor: 1 3.0 2 Scroll Zoom Zoom picture in × 3. Center of picture is displayed in monitor. Basic Photography 3 08 01 2004 10 00 3.0 Scroll Zoom View other areas of picture. Area currently visible indicated by display in bottom right corner of monitor. End zoom and return to playback.
Image File and Folder Names On the memory card, pictures are identified by file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”). Type Original Copy Audio file Identifier Extension DSCN .JPG 21 Movie DSCN .MOV 46 Cropped copy RSCN .JPG 50 Small copy SSCN .JPG 85 Voice memo appended to original still DSCN .
Scene Mode Assist and Scene Modes The COOLPIX 4800 offers a choice of eleven “scene” and four “assist” modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting settings one by one. Assist Modes ( 25–31) Assist modes are chosen by rotating the mode dial to the desired mode. Framing assist options are available to help you compose your shots.
Framing Assist The four assist modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you to compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. 1 2 14 Exit Select mode. 3 Set Display framing assist menu. Portrait Portrait left 4 Set 14 Return to shooting mode with framing guides displayed in monitor. Portrait left Exit Highlight composition type. 5 Portrait Scene Mode Exit Portrait Set Make selection.
Portrait Assist (portrait assist) mode is used to frame portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending the composition a sense of depth (the degree of softening depends on the amount of light available). A framing assist menu helps frame off-center subjects and compose tall or wide shots and two-person portraits. * Off* PORTRAIT No guides are displayed. Use multi selector to choose focus area according to position of subject in frame.
In addition to the options on the preceding page, the portrait-mode framing assist menu contains Sensitivity and Image mode options. Sensitivity The Sensitivity menu contains the following options: Option SENSITIVITY Description Auto If lighting is poor, camera automatically raises sensitivity (ISO equivalency) to compensate. Auto ISO icon is displayed when sensitivity is raised. (default) “Noise” (mottling) may appear in pictures taken when ISO icon is displayed.
Landscape Assist (landscape assist) mode is used for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast. A framing assist menu helps frame not only natural landscapes but also cityscapes and portrait shots featuring a landmark in the background. / AUTO * Off† Off LANDSCAPE No guides are displayed. Use to focus on distant objects through foreground objects such as windows or a screen of branches.
In addition to the options on the preceding page, the landscape-mode framing assist menu contains Exposure BSS and Image mode options. Exposure BSS The Exposure BSS menu contains the following options: Option Description On Camera takes five shots each time shutter-release button is pressed (to prevent blurring, hold camera steady until shooting is complete). Picture with overall exposure closest to optimum is then selected from pictures with least underand over- exposure.
Sports Assist (sports assist) mode is used for dynamic action shots that capture moving objects. The options in the assist menu can be used to freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. Off Off SPORTS While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of about 1.5 frames per second (fps) until icon is displayed. Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus.
Night Portrait Assist (night portrait assist) mode is used for taking portrait shots at night, when it provides a natural balance between the main subject and the background. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are adjusted to reduce noise, slightly increasing processing time; to prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, stable surface. Off* NIGHT PORTRAIT No guides are displayed. Use multi selector to choose focus area according to position of subject in frame.
Scene Mode (scene) mode offers a menu of eleven “scenes,” each corresponding to a common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. To select a scene: 2 1 14 Select 3 Scene Mode 4 Exit Beach/Snow Highlight scene. Highlighted scene shown by large icon and caption. To exit without changing current selection, press .
The following scenes are available: Party/Indoor Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • AF-assist illuminator ( 19) lights when lighting is poor. * Off ✭ Off † Beach/Snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • AF-assist illuminator ( 19) lights when lighting is poor.
Dusk / Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Noise reduction ( 35) turns on at slow shutter speeds. • Camera focuses at infinity. AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Off ✭ — Night landscape A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Noise reduction ( 35) turns on at slow shutter speeds. • Camera focuses at infinity. AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Focus is fixed at infinity. AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • Self-timer and exposure compensation can not be used. Off ✭✭ — Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in printed matter such as a business card. • Use macro close-up ( 41) to focus at short ranges. • AF-assist illuminator ( 19) lights when lighting is poor.
Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single scene (for example, a panorama or 360 ° virtual-reality image). • White balance and exposure are fixed at values for first shot in series. Flash mode, macro mode, exposure compensation, and zoom can not be changed after first shot. • AF-assist illuminator ( 19) lights when lighting is poor. * Off * — Off † * Other modes can be selected until first shot in each series is taken.
5 6 Compose next shot to overlap with previous picture. 7 Take next shot. Repeat steps 6–7 until all shots in series have been taken. End series. Shooting will also end if a new mode is selected or camera enters standby mode. Panorama Assist Flash mode ( 38), macro close-up mode ( 41), self-timer mode ( 40), and exposure compensation ( 42) can be adjusted after the pan direction is selected.
More on Photography Using the Flash: Flash Mode The following flash modes are available: Mode AUTO Auto Auto with red-eye reduction Flash Cancel (off) How it works When to use it Flash fires when lighting Best choice in most situations. is poor. Flash fires several times at low intensity before main flash, reducing “red-eye.” Use for portraits. Works best when subject looks directly at flash. Not recommended when quick shutter response is required.
Don’t Block the Flash Window When using the flash, be sure that your fingers or other objects do not obstruct the flash window. Using the Flash Light from the flash reflected from particles of dust or other matter in the air may appear in pictures as bright specks. If this occurs, turn the flash off or zoom in and try again. Auto Flash Off The flash turns off ( ) automatically when BSS is enabled ( than Single is selected for Continuous ( 69).
Taking a Self-Portrait: Self-Timer Mode The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for portraits or to avoid blurring that may result from the camera moving when the shutter-release button is pressed. 1 2 14 14 Display self-timer menu. Highlight 3 ON. 4 More on Photography 14 Exit menu (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds). Selection is shown by icon in display. 14 Set focus and exposure. Start timer. Camera counts down seconds until timer is released.
Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 1cm/0.4˝). 1 2 14 Display macro close-up menu. 14 Highlight ON. Exit menu (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds). Selection is shown by icon in display. 3 14 14 Macro Close-up Mode The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 0.4 m/15.7˝ (widest angle) or 1.0 m/3´3˝ (maximum zoom).
Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1 3 EV. 1 2 0.3 0.7 0 0 0.3 0.3 14 Display exposure compensation menu. 0 0 14 Highlight desired value. Exit menu (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds). icon is displayed at settings other than 0. 3 0.
Movies Choosing a Movie Mode The camera can record the following types of movie. All movies are recorded in color at a frame rate of 15 frames per second, with sound recorded via the built-in microphone. Max. length* Internal memory (13.5 MB) 256 MB memory card Vertical interlacing is used for a frame TV movie 640 size of 640 × 480 pixels, suitable for television playback. 24 s 440 s Small size 320 Movies are recorded at a size of (default) 320 × 240.
To select a movie mode: 1 2 MOVIE Movie options Auto-focus mode 49s Select 3 mode. Display MOVIE menu. MOVIE 4 Movie options MOVIE OPTIONS TV movie 640 Small size 320 Auto-focus mode Smaller size 160 Highlight Movie options. 5 Display MOVIE OPTIONS menu. MOVIE OPTIONS 6 TV movie 640 MOVIE OPTIONS TV movie 640 Small size 320 Small size 320 Smaller size 160 Smaller size 160 Movies Highlight mode.* Make selection.† * To exit without changing mode, press button.
The movie menu also includes the following focus options: Option Single AF (default) Description Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus locks when focus operation is complete. Continuous AF Camera adjusts focus continuously. To choose a focus option from the MOVIE menu: 1 MOVIE 2 Movie options Single AF Auto-focus mode Continuous AF Highlight Auto-focus mode. 3 AUTO-FOCUS MODE Display options.
Recording Movies 1 Rotate the mode dial to and turn the camera on The exposure count display shows the maximum total length of the movie that can be recorded. 2 Start recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down icon will blink and to start recording. The progress will be shown by an indicator at the bottom of the display. 3 End recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.
Viewing Movies In full-frame playback ( 48), movies are indicated by a icon and can be viewed by pressing the center of the multi selector. Playback controls appear at the Movie paused top of the display; press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, then press the center of the multi selector to perform the selected operation. 12s Playback display Control Description Rewind Highlight and press and hold center of multi selector to rewind movie.
More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera To view pictures, press the button (if the camera is 08 01 2004 off, pressing the button for about a second will turn 10 00 the camera on and start playback). Pictures will be displayed full-frame in the monitor (full-frame playback). Images can be viewed at about × 3 magnification by pressing the center of the multi selector ( 22).
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Use the (T) button to zoom in on images displayed in full-frame playback ( 48). 4.0 Scroll To Zoom in Press (T) View other areas of picture Zoom out Cancel zoom Crop picture ( 50) Zoom Description Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of 10 ×. While image is zoomed in, icon and zoom ratio are displayed in top left corner of monitor. Use multi selector to scroll to areas of picture not visible in monitor.
Cropping Pictures When a picture is zoomed in, the portion of the picture visible in the monitor can be saved in a separate file, creating a cropped copy of the image. To create a cropped copy, press the shutter-release button after using the (T) and (W) buttons and multi selector to display the desired portion of the picture in the monitor ( 49). 1 Save this image as displayed? No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. 2 Save this image as displayed? No Yes Highlight Yes.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback A voice memo can be recorded and appended to any 08 01 2004 picture marked with a (voice memo recording 10 00 guide) icon in full-frame playback ( 21, 48). If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new memo can be recorded. Voice memos can not be recorded for movies or during thumbnail playback ( 48) or playback zoom ( 22, 49).
Viewing Pictures on TV The EG-CP14 audio / video (A / V) cable included with the camera can be used to connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR). Choosing a Video Mode The Video mode item in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL ( 99). Be sure that the mode selected matches the standard used in the video device. 1 2 More on Playback 3 4 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A / V cable.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Using the UC-E6 USB cable and PictureProject software provided with your camera, you can view your photographs and movies on a computer. Before you can transfer (copy) pictures to your computer, you will need to install PictureProject. For more information on installing PictureProject and transferring pictures to your computer, see the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) and the Quick Start Guide.
Choosing a USB Option 1 SET-UP Welcome screen 1/4 Language Date imprint USB USB 4 USB PTP Mass storage Mass storage USB PTP Mass storage More on Playback 54 Highlight USB. PTP Display USB menu. 5 Format memory Date Select SET UP mode. 3 SET-UP 2 Highlight PTP or Mass Storage. Make selection.
Connecting the USB Cable Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confirming that the camera is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable as shown below. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. UC-E6 USB cable The lens will extend when the camera is turned on. Windows 2000 Professional A dialog will be displayed welcoming you to the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancel to close the dialog, and then disconnect the camera.
Disconnecting the Camera If PTP is selected in the USB menu, you can turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable once transfer is complete. If you have not changed the USB option in the camera setup menu from its default setting of Mass Storage, you must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning the camera off or disconnecting the cable.
Printing Pictures To print pictures: • select pictures for printing using Print set ( 58) and take the memory card to a digital print service center or insert the card into a personal photo printer equipped with a card slot. To print the pictures in internal memory, copy them to a memory card before selecting pictures using Print set. Some print services may be able to print pictures directly from the camera.
Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for devices that support DPOF ( 57). The camera must be in playback mode to create or modify print orders ( 76). 1 PLAYBACK MENU 1/ 1/3 Print set PRINT SET 2 Print selected Slide show Delete print set Delete Display playback menu. Display PRINT SET menu. PRINT SET 3 4 PRINT SELECTION Print selected 08 . 01. 2004 12 : 20 Delete print set 4/ Back Highlight Print selected.
8 PRINT SET Done Done Date Info Press center of multi selector to complete print order and display menu of print options. • To print date of recording on all pictures in print order, highlight Date and press center of multi selector. ✔ will appear in box next to item. • To print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order, highlight Info and press center of multi selector. ✔ will appear in box next to item. • To turn selected item off, highlight and press center of multi selector.
Printing Via Direct USB Connection When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via the UCE6 USB cable, selected pictures can be printed directly from the camera.
Step 2 — Connect the USB Cable After confirming that the camera is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable as shown below. UC-E6 USB cable Turn the camera and printer on. The menu shown at right will be displayed in the camera monitor. PictBridge Print DPOF printing Cancel Step 3 — Print Pictures To print selected pictures: 1 PictBridge Print Print selection DPOF printing Print all images Cancel Cancel PRINT More on Playback Highlight Print. 3 PRINT 2 Display options.
5 PRINT SELECTION 08 . 01. 2004 12 : 10 3/ Back 6 4 3 3/ 8 4 4 Select current picture and set number of prints to 1. Selected pictures marked by icon. 4 Set CONFIRM 1 3/ Set Use multi selector to specify number of prints (up to 9). To deselect picture, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. Repeat steps 5–7 to select additional pictures. 3 Back 1 Back PRINT SELECTION 08 . 01. 2004 12 : 10 1 08 . 01. 2004 12 : 10 Set Scroll through pictures.
To print the current print order: 1 PictBridge 2 Print Printer ready? 006 prints DPOF printing Start print Confirm Cancel Cancel Highlight DPOF printing. 3 DPOF PRINTING Printer ready? 006 prints Display options. 4 Highlight Confirm (to exit without printing pictures, highlight Cancel and press center of multi selector). CONFIRM 1 Start print Confirm Cancel 5 DPOF PRINTING 4 2 3 5 6 Exit Display print order.
Menu Guide The Shooting Menu The following shooting menu options are available in Option (auto) mode: Description Image mode White balance Continuous Choose image size and quality. 65–66 Match white balance to the light source. 67–68 Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence. 69 Turn the Best Shot Selector (BSS) on or off. 70 Control camera’s sensitivity to light. 71 Image adjustment Control contrast. 72 Image sharpening Control how much the camera sharpens outlines.
Select Press Select Image mode Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images (image mode). Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256-megabyte memory card in different image modes. Image mode 256 MB memory card File size High (2288★) Internal memory (13.5 MB) 7 125 1.9 MB Normal (2288) 14 250 1.0 MB Normal (1600) 27 480 500 KB PC screen (1024) 57 1035 230 KB TV screen (640) 123 2220 110 KB * All figures are approximate.
Select Press Select White balance White Balance WHITE BALANCE 1/3 The color of the light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain Auto is able to adapt to such changes in color, with the reWhite bal. preset sult that we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under Daylight incandescent lighting.
Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). When (White bal. preset) is selected from the white-balance menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu shown above at right will be displayed in the monitor.
Select Press Select Continuous Continuous Use the options in this menu to capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. CONTINUOUS 1/2 Single Continuous Multi-shot 16 Option Description Single One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous While shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes pictures at rate of up to 1.5 fps until (wait) icon is displayed.
Select Press Select BSS Best Shot Selector (BSS) The options in the “best-shot selector” (BSS) menu are recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or overexposure. Option BEST SHOT SELECTOR Off On Exposure BSS Description Menu Guide Off BSS off; camera functions normally.
Select Press Select Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Much as film with a high ISO rating tends to produce “grainy” images, high sensitivities may however be associated with “noise”—randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Select Press Select Image adjustment Image Adjustment The options in the image adjustment menu control contrast. IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 1/2 Auto Normal More contrast Option Description Auto Camera automatically adjusts contrast according to shooting conditions. Normal Camera performs same standard contrast adjustment on all pictures. Suitable for a wide variety of scenes, from dark to bright. Picture processed to emphasize difference between light and dark More areas, enhancing contrast.
Select Press Select Image sharpening Image Sharpening This option controls how the camera processes pictures to emphasize the borders between light and dark areas of the image, making edges seem sharper. As this processing takes place after shooting, its effects can not be previewed in the monitor or electronic viewfinder, but they will be visible in the final picture.
Select Press Select AF area mode AF Area Mode AF area mode determines how the focus area is selected. AF AREA MODE Auto Manual Off Option Description Auto Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Selected focus area is displayed when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. User selects focus area manually using multi selector. Exposure set by metering lighting in selected focus area only (spot AF area meterManual ing).
Select Press Select Color Options Color Options This option is used to heighten the vividness of colors or to record pictures in monochrome. The effects of the current setting are visible in the monitor or electronic viewfinder during shooting. COLOR OPTIONS 1/2 Standerd color Vivid color Black-and-white Option Description Standard color Subjects are recorded in their natural colors. Vivid color Use for a vivid, photoprint effect. Black-and-white Pictures are recorded in black-and-white.
The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options: Option Description Select pictures for printing on DPOF-compatible devices; specify number of copies and information to be included 58–59 on prints. Print set Slide show View pictures in an automatic slide show. 77–79 Delete Delete all or selected pictures. 80–81 Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Press Press Select Slide show Slide Show This option is used to play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with about three seconds between each picture. Option SLIDE SHOW Select image(s) Select all Description Select image(s) View chosen pictures in selected order. Select all View all pictures in order recorded. Viewing Chosen Pictures in the Order Selected SLIDE SHOW 1 2 SELECT IMAGE(S) Select image(s) ON 08 . 01. 2004 12 : 20 Select all OFF 4/ Back Display selection dialog.
5 1 1 1 08 . 01. 2004 12 : 05 Back 6 Press to rotate picture 90 ° left (→ appears on picture) or to rotate picture 90 ° right (← appears on picture). ON Movies can not be rotated. Repeat OFF steps 3–5 to select additional pictures. 2/ 4 To exit without changing selection, Set press button. SELECT IMAGE(S) SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW 7 Pause Pause Start Start Loop Loop Starting screen displayed. Highlight Start. Begin slide show.
The following operations can be performed during the show: To Press Description Pause slide show Menu shown at right will be displayed. Highlight Restart and press multi selector to right to resume show. Highlight End and press multi selector to right to end show. Skip to next frame Press multi selector right to skip to next slide. Hold multi selector down to fast forward through show. Return to previous frame Press multi selector left to return to previous slide.
Press Press Select Delete Delete The delete menu contains the following options: Option DELETE Description Erase selected images Erase selected images Delete selected pictures. Erase all images Erase all images Delete all pictures. If no memory card is inserted, pictures will be deleted from internal memory. If a memory card is inserted, pictures will be deleted from the memory card. Deleting Selected Pictures DELETE 1 2 ERASE SELECTED IMAGES Erase selected images ON 08 . 01.
Deleting All Pictures 1 DELETE Highlight Erase all images. Erase selected images Erase all images 2 DELETE Erasing all images ( excluded) No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select: • Select Yes to delete all unprotected pictures • Select No to exit without deleting pictures Menu Guide Protected Pictures Pictures marked with a icon are protected and can not be deleted ( 82).
Press Press Select Protect Protect This option is used to protect pictures from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted by pressing the button or using the options in the Delete menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card or internal memory is formatted ( 98). PROTECT 1 Back 4 3 Back Menu Guide Repeat steps 1–2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, select and press multi selector down.
Press Press Select Auto transfer Auto Transfer This option is used to mark pictures for transfer to a computer. Pictures tagged using this option can be transferred using PictureProject. See the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) for details. AUTO TRANSFER All on All off Select image(s) Option Description All on (default option) All existing pictures are marked for transfer. Pictures taken while this option is in effect will be marked for transfer.
Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer 1 AUTO TRANSFER 2 All on AUTO TRANSFER ON 08 . 01. 2004 12 : 20 All off Select image(s) OFF 4/ Back Highlight Select image(s). 3 Display selection dialog. AUTO TRANSFER 4 ON 08 . 01. 2004 12 : 05 Back 4 Set Scroll through pictures. Current picture displayed at bottom of monitor. 5 Menu Guide Repeat steps 3–4 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, select and press multi selector down. To exit without changing selection, press button.
Press Press Select Small pic. Small Picture To create a small copy of a picture, select Small pic. after displaying the image in full-frame playback or selecting it in the thumbnail display. Option SMALL PIC Description 640 × 480 Can be displayed full frame on TV. Suited to display on web pages. Small file 320 × 240 size reduces time needed to display picture in web browser. 160 × 120 1 Can be sent and received quickly as e-mail attachment.
Press Press Select Copy Copy To copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card or from a memory card to internal memory, insert a memory card in the camera and follow the steps below. This option is only available when a memory card is inserted. COPY Copying Selected Pictures COPY 1 2 CAMERA TO CARD Selected images All images Highlight (copy from internal memory to memory card) or (copy from memory card to internal memory). 3 CAMERA TO CARD Display menu.
7 8 Repeat steps 5–6 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, select and press multi selector down. To exit without changing selection, press button. COPY Selected images will be copied. OK? No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed.
Press Press Select Sort by date Sort by Date SORT BY DATE To sort pictures into separate folders by date, select Sort by date in the playback menu. The confirmation Sort pictures into dialog shown at right will be displayed; press the multi folders by date? selector up or down to highlight an option and press No the center to select: Yes • No: exit without sorting pictures. • Yes: sort pictures into folders by date. A new folder will be created for each day that pictures were taken.
Press Press Select Instant index Instant Index This option creates “index prints” that show sixteen pictures arranged in four rows to form a single image. INSTANT INDEX Select images Option Description Select all Select images Select up to 16 pictures for index print. Select all Create index prints for all pictures except movies and existing index prints. Selecting Pictures for an Index Print 1 INSTANT INDEX INSTANT INDEX 2 Select images ON 08 . 01.
Creating Index Prints for All Pictures 1 INSTANT INDEX Highlight Select all. Select images Select all 2 INSTANT INDEX Save instant index image? No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select: • Select Yes to create index prints for all pictures, starting from file with lowest file number in folder with lowest folder number.
The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: Option Welcome screen Date Description Select a start-up screen. 92 Set the camera clock and choose home and travel 13, destination time zones. 93–94 Date imprint Imprint pictures with the date and/or time of recording. 95 Monitor settings Adjust display brightness and specify when display turns on. 96 Adjust sound and volume settings 97 Choose how long display will remain on before turning off automatically to save power.
Select Select Welcome screen Welcome Screen Choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. WELCOME IMAGE SELECT 1/2 Disable welcome Nikon Animation Option Description Disable welcome No welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on. Menu Guide Nikon Image shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on. Animation Animation shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on. Select an image Choose welcome screen from pictures in internal memory or on memory card.
Select Select Date Date This option is used to set the camera clock and to choose home and travel destination time zones. DATE Date Date Time zone Date is used to set the camera clock to the current date and time. See “First Steps: Basic Setup” ( 13). Time Zone The camera can display the time for two time zones: a home time zone and the time zone at a travel destination. TIME ZONE 08. 01 .
(Travel Destination Time Zone) To set the clock to the travel destination time zone, highlight and press the center of the multi selector. While the travel destination time zone selected, a icon will be displayed when the camera is in shooting mode (see illustration at right). To choose a new travel and press the multi selector to destination, highlight the right, then choose a location as described on the previous page.
Select Select Date imprint Date Imprint The date imprint option is used to imprint the date or the date and time of recording on pictures as they are recorded to the memory card. It can not be used to imprint a date stamp on pictures after recording. DATE IMPRINT Off Date Date and time Option Description Off Time and date do not appear on pictures. Date Date is imprinted at bottom right corner of all pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Select Select Monitor settings Monitor Settings This option controls the monitor settings described below. MONITOR SETTING Start-up Display Review Options Brightness Start-up Display Start-up display controls whether the monitor or the electronic viewfinder lights when the camera is turned on. Option Description START-UP DISPLAY Viewfinder On Monitor On Viewfinder On Viewfinder turns on at startup. Monitor On Monitor turns on at startup.
Select Select Sound settings Sound Settings The options in this menu control the sound settings listed below. SOUND SETTINGS 1/2 Button sound Shutter sound Start-up sound Option Description BUTTON SOUND Button sound If On is selected, beep will sound once if memory card is inserted, data are deleted, memory card or internal memory is formatted, or new mode is selected.
Select Select Auto off Auto Off The time the camera remains active when no operations are performed can be chosen from 30 seconds, 1 minute (the default setting), 5 minutes, or 30 minutes. Regardless of the option chosen, the camera will remain active for 3 minutes when menus are displayed, and for 30 minutes during a slide show. Format Memory / No 30s 1m 5m 30m Format Card If no memory card is inserted, this option is named Format memory and formats internal memory.
Select Select Language Language Choose the language for camera menus and messages from Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), (Simplified Chinese), (Traditional Chinese), and (Korean).
Setting Night portrait assist Default NIGHT PORTRAIT Setting Default Welcome screen Animation Date imprint Off Sensitivity Auto Image mode Normal (2288) Start-up display Monitor On White balance Auto Review options Review On Single Brightness 3 Continuous Monitor options Best Shot Selector Off Sensitivity Auto Image adjustment Auto Shutter sound 1 Image sharpening Auto Select start sound On AF area mode Off Volume Normal Color options Standard color Auto off 1m Sou
Technical Notes Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for your Nikon digital camera. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details.
Caring for Your Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device: Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, monitor, or viewfinder or to the connector, card slot, battery chamber, or lens covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.
Cleaning Lens/Viewfinder One key to preserving the condition of these glass parts is to not touch them 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). To remove fingerprints or other stains that can not be removed with a blower, wipe the lens or viewfinder with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works out to the edges.
Storage Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not store the camera case (available separately) in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Display (Flashes) WARNING ! ! BATTERY EXHAUSTED AF● (● flashes red) Problem Clock not set. Battery exhausted. Camera cannot focus. Slow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred. Solution Set clock to current date and time. Turn camera off and replace batteries. Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same distance, then recompose picture.
Display OUT OF MEMORY (or ) IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED (or ) FILE CONTAINS NO IMAGE DATA CANNOT RECORD MOVIE Technical Notes NEW CITY IS IN THE CURRENT TIME ZONE Problem Camera in shooting mode: Insufficient memory to record pictures at current settings. Camera connected to computer: Not enough memory to record information need for transfer. • Camera has run out of file numbers. • Not enough memory to copy pictures. • Camera can not copy picture using small picture or crop options.
Display 107 Technical Notes Problem Solution • PictureProject is not run- • Start PictureProject before — ning. pressing center of multi selector. • USB cable disconnected • If error appears in computer 53–56 or memory card removed monitor, click OK to exit while pictures are being PictureProject. Turn camtransferred to computer. era off, reconnect cable or replace memory card, then COMMUNICATIONS turn camera on and transfer ERROR pictures. • USB option set incorrectly.
Troubleshooting If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers listed in the right-most column for information on solving the problems listed here. Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.
Problem 109 Technical Notes Solution • Camera is in playback mode. 48 • Batteries are exhausted. 15 • Flash indicator blinks: flash is charging. 18 • Message “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED” is displayed: 98 No picture is taken memory card is not formatted for use in camera. when shutter-release • Message “OUT OF MEMORY” is displayed: insufficient 65 button is pressed memory to record picture at current Image mode setting. • Message “MEMORY CARD IS WRITE PROTECTED” is 11 displayed: memory card is locked.
Problem Colors are unnatural Bright specks in picture File can not be played back Can not create copy using small picture or crop options Can not zoom in on picture PictureProject does not start when camera is connected or memory card inserted in card reader or card slot Solution • White balance does not match light source. 67 • Flash is reflecting from particles in air. Turn flash off 17, 38, 39 or zoom in. • File has been overwritten or renamed by computer — or other make of camera.
Specifications Type E4800 digital camera Effective pixels 4.0 million CCD Image size (pixels) 1 2.5 Lens Focal length f/-number Construction 8.3 × Zoom Nikkor ED F=6–50 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 36–300 mm) f/2.7 – f/4.
Aperture Range Electronically-controlled preset aperture Two steps Sensitivity Can be set to auto or values approximately equivalent to ISO 50, 100, 200, or 400 Self-timer Approximately 10 seconds Built-in Speedlight Range (approx.) Flash control 0.4 – 4.3 m/1´ 4˝ – 14´1˝ (W) Sensor flash system Interface USB 2.
Index Symbols (auto) mode, 7, 15, 64 (delete) button, 21, 48, 51 (internal memory) indicator, 15 (landscape assist) mode, 28 (memory card) indicator, 15 (menu) button, 24, 32, 44, 64, 76 (monitor) button, 6 (movie) mode, 7, 43 (night portrait assist) mode, 31 (playback) button, 21, 48, 76 (portrait assist) mode, 26 (sports assist) mode, 30 (transfer) button, 53 (transfer) icon, 83 (wait) icon, 19 B Back light, 35 Backlit subjects, 35, 38 Batteries, 8, 101, 104, 112 2CR5, 8, 104 EN-EL1, 8, 101, 104 charging
O On/off, see Power switch P PAL, see Video mode Panorama assist, 36 Party/Indoor, 33 PictBridge, 57, 60–63 PictureProject, 53 PLAYBACK MENU, 76–90 Playback, 21, 48–63 full-frame, 21, 48 movies, 47 on TV, 52 thumbnail, 48 voice memo, 51 Power-on lamp, 2, 12 Power switch, 2, 12 Printing pictures, 57–63.
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