Product Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Quick-Start Guide The Quick-Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs, and transferring them to your computer. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera.
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water. • Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place. • Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot.
Caring for the Camera and Battery Keep dry This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Keep free of salt, sand, and dust After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a lightly dampened cloth and then dry your camera thoroughly.
Batteries • When you turn the device on, check the battery-level displayed in the control panel to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced. The battery needs to be replaced when the battery-level indicator is flashing. • Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged when taking photographs on important occasions. Depending on your location, you may find it difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. • On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease.
Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
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Table of Contents Product Documentation .................................................................. For Your Safety ............................................................................... Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................. Notices ........................................................................................... i ii iv vi Introduction: Before You Begin ........................................... 1 Overview: About This Manual .....
Where Do I Go from Here?: Doing More with Your Digital Camera ............................. 61 How Do I Make Prints?: From Data to Paper ....................................................................... Taking Pictures for Printing .............................................................. Printing Images on a Color Printer ................................................... Digital Print-Order Format (DPOF) .................................................... Printing from Removable Media .......
Shooting Menu Options .................................................................. Keeping Colors True: The White-Balance Menu ............................. Measuring Light: The Metering Menu ........................................... Making Movies and Taking Photographs in a Sequence: The Continuous Menu .................................................................. Getting Sharper Photos: The Best Shot Selector Menu ..................
Playing Images Back: Playback Mode ................................. 157 Basic Playback: Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback ................... 158 The Playback Menu: Managing Images ........................................ Deleting Images: The Delete Menu .................................................. Selecting a Folder for Playback: The Folders Menu ........................... Automated Playback: The Slide-Show Menu ................................... Safeguarding Valuable Images: The Protect Menu ....
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Introduction Before You Begin Overview 2–3 Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000 4–19 This chapter is divided into the following sections: Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. Menu Guide 20–30 Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000 Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts.
Overview About This Manual Introduction—Overview Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX5000 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital photographs with your COOLPIX5000. As you read through it, you will find explanations not only of how the camera works but also of why certain features have been included, and how they may be used to take photographs in many different situations.
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using your camera. This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual.
Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000 The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions This section lists some of the more notable features of your COOLPIX5000 and introduces camera controls and displays. Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000 Principal Features Your COOLPIX5000 boasts: • An effective pixel count of 5.0 million for photographs up to 2,560 × 1,920 pixels in size, large enough for photo-quality prints in sizes up to A3 (11˝ × 14˝).
5 Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000 In addition, the COOLPIX5000 is compatible with a wide variety of optional accessories that will expand your photographic horizons. Options available for the COOLPIX5000 include: • MB-E5000 battery pack ( 35) The MB-E5000 battery pack can be used to power the camera for extended periods. The MB-E5000 takes six ordinary LR-6 (AA) batteries and is equipped with its own shutter release and zoom buttons for taking photographs in portrait orientation.
Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX5000 Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000 Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function of each part, refer to the page numbers listed.
A Viewfinder ............................ 8 2 Accessory shoe ................... 192 B Monitor ................................. 9 3 Built-in Speedlight ................ 82 C Control panel ..................... 11 4 Viewfinder window ................ 8 D Power switch ...................... 12 5 Microphone ........................ 109 E Shutter-release button ....... 12 6 Lens .............................. 33, 191 F Mode selector ..................... 12 7 Self-timer lamp .....................
How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000 A The Viewfinder Focus brackets/Center focus area for manual or automatic AF-area selection ( 120) Red (flash-ready) lamp Green (autofocus) lamp Use this area to frame photographs when the distance to your subject is less than 1.5 m (4´11˝) Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder or in the monitor. Note that when your subject is within 1.
B The Monitor The monitor can be stowed on the camera body, or you can fold it out and rotate it to adjust the angle. The monitor folds out as shown at right. When the monitor is parallel with the camera body, it can be swivelled through 270 °. This makes it possible to frame photographs in the monitor with the camera held at different angles.
Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000 When the mode selector is set to (shooting mode), the icons in the monitor indicate the status of the following camera settings. The indicators displayed (playback) mode are described in “Playing Images Back” ( 157). in User Set A User Sets 1, 2, and 3 1 Digital zoom ......................... 70 17 Focus areas ......................... 120 2 Zoom indicator ..................... 69 18 User Setting no. (User Set) .... 88 3 Current folder ...................
C The Control Panel 1 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) indicator ............................... 96 2 White balance indicator (appears button is used to set when white balance; shutter-speed/aperture display shows white balance mode selected) ........... 149 3 Battery level indicator ........... 39 4 Image quality ........................ 72 5 Exposure mode .....................
D The Power Switch Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000 The power switch turns the camera on and off. When the power is turned on, the camera will beep once and indicators will appear in the control panel. E The Shutter-Release Button 1 2 The COOLPIX5000 has a two-stage shutter-release button. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (1). The green lamp next to the viewfinder will light when the camera has focused on the subject in the focus brackets.
G The Zoom Button When an image is displayed in full-screen review ( 58) or full-frame playback ( 158), pressing ( ) zooms in on the image displayed in the monitor ( 59, 159). Press to cancel zoom. In (playback mode) and quick review, press ( ) to display images as small “thumbnails” that allow up to four or nine images to be viewed simultaneously ( 60, 160). During movie playback, the zoom button controls playback volume ( 164).
Situation Operation Function Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000 Exposure mode (User Set 1, 2, 3) Select aperture 93 Exposure mode (User Set 1, 2, 3) Select shutter speed and/or aperture 94 mode + Adjust exposure compensation 85 Camera in mode (User Set 1, 2, 3) ISO + Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) 96 Camera in mode (User Set 1, 2, 3) MF + Manual focus 98 Camera in SIZE + Image size selection 74 Select option 25 Camera in mode appears next to item in shooting menu Full-
I The Button J The Button In (shooting) mode (User Sets 1, 2, and 3), the button is used in combination with the command dial to select the exposure mode ( 89). In User Set A, the exposure mode is automatically set to programmed auto, and the button is disabled. K The Button In (shooting) mode, the button is used in combination with the command dial to select a value for exposure compensation ( 85).
L The /ISO Button Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000 The /ISO button controls two settings: flash mode and, when used in combination with the command dial, sensitivity (ISO equivalency, available only in User Sets 1, 2, and 3). Situation Camera in mode Camera in mode (User Set 1, 2, 3) M The Operation /MF/ Function Button 82 Flash mode selection ISO + Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) ISO ) ( 96 Button In (shooting) mode, the /MF/ button is used to select the focus mode.
N The /SIZE button controls image quality and Situation Operation Function Button 72 Image quality selection Camera in mode SIZE + Image size selection SIZE ) ( 74 O The AE/AF Lock Button Pressing the AE/AF lock (AE-L/AF-L) button when the camera is in focus locks focus ( 79) and exposure ( 106). Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is held down, even if you remove your finger from the shutter-release button.
P The Multi Selector Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000 The multi selector is used to navigate through camera menus, to page through images in quick review and playback, and to highlight thumbnails in thumbnail review and playback. Q The MONITOR ( ) Button The MONITOR ( ) button turns the monitor on and off and controls the display of indicators in the monitor.
R The MENU Button S The Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000 Press the MENU button to display the menu for the current operating mode. If the menu has more than one page, pressing the MENU button a second time will display the next page. When the last page is displayed, you can exit the menu by pressing the MENU button again. Button In (shooting) mode, the quick review ( ) button is used to view the results of earlier photographs while setting up the next shot ( 56).
Menu Guide Using Camera Menus Changes to some settings can be made with the help of menus that appear in the monitor. The options available depend on the operating mode. Introduction—Menu Guide Mode Menu SET-UP Description The SET-UP menu contains options for basic camera setup (e.g., formatting memory cards, setting the time and date). The options available depend on the operating mode.
Viewing the Menus Press Menu for current operating mode displayed 21 Introduction—Menu Guide When the camera is on, the menu for the current operating mode can be displayed by pressing the MENU button.
Making a Selection Introduction—Menu Guide To navigate through the menus, press the multi selector in the direction you want to go. 1 2 Highlight menu item 3 Display options 4 Highlight option Make selection (changes to settings apply when selection is made) • To go back one step, press the multi selector to the left. • The selection for some options is made from a sub-menu. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the desired setting from the sub-menu.
Making Selections with the Command Dial 1 2 Rotate command dial Stop when icon for desired option is displayed Exiting the Menus To exit the menu and return to shooting or playback mode, press the MENU button. If “PAGE 2” appears below the menu, pressing the MENU button will display the next page of options. When “MENU OFF” is displayed, pressing the MENU button returns you to shooting or playback mode.
Multi-Page Menus Introduction—Menu Guide To move between pages of a multi-page menu, or to access the SET-UP menu from the SHOOTING and PLAY BACK menus: 1 2 Position cursor in main menu 3 Highlight page tab (selected page tab highlighted in red) 4 Highlight page number, or S for SET-UP menu Display selected page • You can also go from one page to another of a multi-page menu by pressing the multi selector up or down to scroll to the other page.
Accessing the Shooting Menu 1 2 Highlight User Setting Display list of User Sets 3 4 Highlight 1, 2, or 3 Position cursor in SHOOTING menu • Settings for each of User Sets 1, 2, and 3 are stored separately in memory and recalled the next time the mode is selected, allowing you to create up to three combinations of custom settings for common tasks or shooting situations and recall them as desired.
Index to Menu Options Introduction—Menu Guide SHOOTING Menu, Page 1 The SHOOTING menu contains two pages of advanced shooting options. It is available when User Set 1, 2, or 3 is selected in (shooting) mode. USER SETTING Select User Set A for automatic, “point-and-shoot” photography, User Set 1, 2, or 3 for complete control over camera settings. 88 WHITE BALANCE Match the white balance setting to the light source to ensure that colors are reproduced accurately.
LENS Choose settings for optional converter lenses. 116–117 EXPOSURE OPTIONS Lock exposure for a series of photographs or set the time limit for long time-exposures (BULB). 118–119 FOCUS OPTIONS This menu contains options for controlling autofocus, including manual focus-area selection, single or continuous autofocus, and focus confirmation. 120–122 IMAGE SHARPENING Heighten or reduce the sharpness of outlines in your photographs.
Introduction—Menu Guide SET-UP Menu The options available in the SET-UP menu depend on the operating mode and, in (shooting) mode, on the User Set selected. User Set A User Setting Select User Set A for automatic, “point-and-shoot” photography, User Set 1, 2, or 3 for complete control over camera settings. 134 User Set A, 1, 2, 3 Folders Select the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored; create, rename, and delete folders.
144 User Set 1, 2, 3 Speedlight Options Options for controlling flash exposure, controlling the built-in Speedlight when a flash accessory is attached, and confirming shutter release. 152–153 All Modes Shutter Sound Control the beep produced by the camera to confirm such operations as shutter release. 142 All Modes Date Set the time and date. info.txt Save photo information in text format. 145 User Set 1, 2, 3 154 User Set 1, 2, 3/ Video Mode Choose the standard for video output from NTSC and PAL.
Introduction—Menu Guide PLAY BACK Menu The PLAY BACK menu contains options for deleting images, managing the images stored on the memory card, and playing photos back in automatic “slide shows.” Delete Delete all or selected images; cancel the current print order; remove transfer marking from all images. 166–168 Folders Select the folder from which images will be played back; create, rename, and delete folders.
Tutorial Getting Started First Steps 32–43 Taking Photographs 44–55 This chapter is divided into the following three sections: First Steps This section details the steps you will take before using your camera for the first time. Review and Deletion 56–60 Taking Photographs Read this section for a step-by-step guide to the basics of taking pictures with the COOLPIX5000. Review and Deletion Learn how to review and delete pictures while setting up your next shot.
First Steps Getting Ready to Use Your Camera Before using your camera for the first time, you will need to complete the steps shown below.
Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap To avoid losing the lens cap, use the cord provided to attach it to the camera strap as shown. Removing and Replacing the Lens Cap When removing or replacing the lens cap, press the tabs on either side of the cap to release the latch. If you turn the camera on with the lens cap in place, an error message will appear in the monitor. To clear the message from the screen, turn the camera off and remove the lens cap.
Step 2—Insert the Battery Tutorial—First Steps Your camera is powered by a single rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery (provided) or a non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately). 2.1 Charge the battery The rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery supplied with your camera is not fully charged at shipment. A battery charger is provided with the camera; we recommend that you charge the battery before use.
Read Battery Warnings Before Inserting the Battery Remove the lens cap before inserting the battery for the first time or when inserting the battery after the camera has been left unused for an extended period. If the lens cap is in place, a message will be displayed in the monitor, even if the camera is off. The camera will however function normally when the lens cap is removed and the camera turned on.
Step 3—Insert the Memory Card Tutorial—First Steps In place of film, your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF) memory cards or IBM Microdrive® memory cards to store pictures. This step provides instructions on inserting memory cards. 3.1 Turn the camera off 3.2 Insert the memory card Open the card-slot cover (1) and make sure the eject button is pressed all the way down (2).
Formatting Memory Cards A B Set mode selector to turn camera on and C Press MENU button to display PLAY BACK menu D Highlight page tab E Position cursor in SET-UP menu Highlight SET-UP menu page tab (S) F Highlight CF Card Format 37 Tutorial—First Steps While the memory card provided with your camera is formatted at shipment, other memory cards must be formatted before first use.
Tutorial—First Steps H G Confirmation dialog displayed I Highlight Format (to exit without formatting card, press MENU button or highlight No and press multi selector to right) Press multi selector to right to start formatting. Formatting begins immediately. While formatting is in progress, the message shown at left will be displayed. During Formatting Do not remove the memory card, remove the battery, or unplug the AC adapter (available separately) while formatting is in progress.
Step 4—Check the Battery Level 4.1 Turn the camera on 4.2 Check the battery level in the control panel or monitor The battery level is shown by the battery level indicator in the control panel. A battery level indicator also appears in the monitor when the battery is running low. icon in the control panel indicates A that the battery is fully charged. A icon in the control panel or monitor indicates that the battery is running low. Recharge or replace the battery without delay.
Step 5—Choose a Language Tutorial—First Steps Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English, French, Japanese, and Spanish. 5.1 5.2 Set mode selector to turn camera on and 5.3 5.4 Highlight page tab 5.5 Position cursor in SET-UP menu 40 Press MENU button to display PLAY BACK menu Highlight SET-UP menu page tab (S) 5.
5.7 5.8 Tutorial—First Steps Display options Choose a language from: D Deutsch (German) E English F Français (French) J Japanese S Español (Spanish) 5.9 Make selection and return to SET-UP menu. If you have yet to set the time and date, proceed to Step 6.6 on the following page to set the time and date.
Step 6—Set the Time and Date Tutorial—First Steps Information on the time and date of recording is included with all photographs and movies taken with your Nikon digital camera. To set the camera’s internal clock to the correct time and date: 6.2 6.1 Set mode selector to turn camera on and 6.3 6.4 Highlight page tab 6.5 Position cursor in SET-UP menu 42 Press MENU button to display PLAY BACK menu Highlight SET-UP menu page tab (S) 6.
6.7 6.8 6.9 Highlight Year, Month, Day, hour, or minute (selected item blinks on and off in red) 6.10 Edit selected item. Repeat steps 6.8– 6.9 until all items have been set. 6.11 Choose order in which year, month, and day will be displayed Highlight Y M D 6.12 Save changes to settings and return to SET-UP menu Any photographs taken before the time and date have been set will have a time stamp of “0000.00.00 00:00.
Taking Photographs The Basics STEP STEP 1 Ready the Camera 45–47 STEP 2 Adjust Camera Settings 48–49 STEP 3 Frame the Photograph 50–51 STEP 4 Focus and Shoot 52–53 STEP 5 Check the Results 54–55 STEP 6 Tutorial—Taking Photographs This section details the basic steps involved in taking photographs in User Set A.
Step 1—Ready the Camera Before using your camera, complete the following steps: Remove the lens cap If you turn the camera on with the lens cap in place, an error message will appear in the monitor. To clear the message from the screen, turn the camera off and remove the lens cap. 1.2 Slide the mode selector to 1.3 Turn the camera on A beep will sound when the camera is turned on.
1.4 Tutorial—Taking Photographs Check indicators in the control panel or monitor Before taking photographs, be sure that the battery is charged and that enough memory is available on the memory card. If the battery is low, a low-battery icon ( ) will appear in the control panel and monitor, indicating that the battery should be recharged or replaced without delay. If the icon flashes, the battery is exhausted, and no pictures can be taken until the battery has been recharged and/or replaced ( 34).
Controlling the Monitor Tutorial—Taking Photographs Press the MONITOR ( ) button to hide indicators or to turn the monitor on or off. Monitor shows camera settings and view through lens Monitor shows view through lens only Monitor off Viewfinder Focus If images in the viewfinder appear blurred even when the subject is in focus, viewfinder focus can be adjusted using the viewfinder diopter control.
Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) Tutorial—Taking Photographs In User Set A, you can use the , , buttons to control /SIZE, and the settings listed in the following table. The first time you use the camera, these settings will be set to the default values shown below. These settings are suited to most situations, and the description in this section assumes that the defaults are used. For information on making changes to the settings listed below, refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column.
Restoring User Set A A B Display list of User Sets Press MENU button to display SHOOTING menu with USER SETTING option highlighted C D Highlight A The Button ( Display SET-UP menu for User Set A. Press MENU button to exit SET-UP menu and return to shooting mode. 149) By default, the button can be used to change the User Set without accessing the camera menus. Press the button while rotating the command dial.
Step 3—Frame the Photograph After adjusting camera settings, you are ready to frame your photograph. Tutorial—Taking Photographs 3.1 Ready the camera To prevent blurred photographs caused by unsteady hands (camera shake), hold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the monitor (A) or viewfinder (B). A 3.2 B Frame your subject Frame your subject using the zoom button. Press to zoom out from your subject, increasing the area visible in the frame.
Don’t Block the Shot Move That Camera! Although zoom is a useful tool for composing photographs, remember that original compositions can be created just by moving the camera to another position. If you have time, try framing your subject from a number of different angles—including from below and above—to find the one that produces the best shot.
Step 4—Focus and Shoot Tutorial—Taking Photographs 4.1 Focus In User Set A, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center of the frame, shown by the focus target in the viewfinder. To focus, press the shutter-release button halfway. Check the status of the green (autofocus) and red (flash) lamps next to the viewfinder. Lamp Red lamp On Flickers Green lamp 4.2 Green lamp Meaning Flash will fire when photograph is taken. Flash charging.
Focusing on an Off-Center Subject: Focus Lock 1 Focus Position the subject in the center focus area (shown by the focus target in the viewfinder) and press the shutter-release button halfway. 2 Check the green (autofocus) lamp With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check that the green lamp next to the viewfinder glows steadily, indicating that the subject is in focus. Focus will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Step 5—Check the Results Tutorial—Taking Photographs After each shot, the green lamp will blink as the picture is recorded to the memory card. If the monitor is on, the shot you have just taken will be displayed briefly in the monitor. The following operations can be performed while the photograph is displayed: To Delete photo Use ( Description A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select.
To Use Description Step 6—Put the Camera Away When you have finished using the camera, follow these steps before putting the camera away. 6.1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off to save battery power. 6.2 Close the monitor and replace the lens cap Close the monitor and replace the lens cap to protect the monitor and lens from dust and fingerprints.
Review and Deletion Quick Review Tutorial—Review and Deletion With a film camera, only when the film was developed would you know whether your pictures had turned out as you had hoped. Using the quick review function on your Nikon digital camera, on the other hand, you can view the results of earlier attempts while setting up the next shot, and use what you see to change camera settings or to choose a better angle. Was your last picture too dark? Take your finger off the flash window and try again.
Quick Review To Use Description View other photos Press the multi selector up or left to view images recorded before the current photo, down or right to view images recorded after the current photo. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame number. View photo full screen Enter full-screen review (see overleaf) with the current photo displayed full screen. Return to shooting mode Shutter release Press shutter-release button halfway to return to shooting mode and focus.
Full-Screen Review Tutorial—Review and Deletion From quick review, press the button to enter full-screen review. The picture displayed in quick-review mode will be displayed full screen. The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Press the multi selector up or left to view images recorded before the current photo, down or right to view images recorded after the current photo. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame number.
To ( ) View photo info Return to shooting mode Description Press ( ) on the zoom button for an enlarged view of the current photo ( 161). While photo is zoomed in, use the multi selector to view areas of the image not visible in the monitor. To cancel zoom, press . Rotate the command dial to view additional information about the current photograph ( 162). Shutter release/ Press the button to end review and return to shooting mode.
Thumbnail Review Tutorial—Review and Deletion Pressing the ( ) button in full-screen review displays a menu of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Use Description Highlight images Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight thumbnails. Page through images Rotate the command dial to scroll through thumbnails a page at a time.
Where Do I Go from Here? Doing More with Your Digital Camera How Do I Make Prints? 62–64 How Do I Share My Photos? 65–66 As the name indicates, digital cameras produce digital images. As digital data, digital images can be readily transferred to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, printed, sent to your acquaintances via e-mail, or saved to removable media (for example, a Zip disk or CD) for delivery to a photofinisher.
How Do I Make Prints? From Data to Paper Where Do I Go from Here?—How Do I Make Prints? Digital photographs can be printed in a variety of ways. Many photofinishers now take delivery of image files on CompactFlash™ memory cards or on disk. Some photofinishing systems and personal photo printers also comply with Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), allowing you to print pictures from digital “print orders” that are stored on the camera memory card.
Printing Images on a Color Printer Image Database Software Once you have transferred large numbers of photos to your computer, you may have trouble finding the pictures you want to print or send by e-mail. The image database software included with your camera can make it easier for you to find the photo you want by organizing pictures into categories. Image database software can also be used to preview the pictures stored in your computer and to open them in your favorite imaging application.
Digital Print-Order Format (DPOF) Where Do I Go from Here?—How Do I Make Prints? The Print Set option in the playback menu is used to create a digital “print order” that is stored on the memory card in Digital Print-Order Format (DPOF). Once you have prepared a print order, the card can be removed from the camera and inserted in a DPOF-compatible device, be it a personal photo printer or a photofinisher’s print system, and pictures printed directly from the card.
How Do I Share My Photos? Distributing Photos Using E-Mail and the Web Taking Photos for E-Mail and the Web When taking photographs for electronic distribution, we recommend that you choose an image quality of BASIC or NORMAL and an image size of VGA or XGA. This will produce smaller files (see figure on following page), reducing the time required to transmit images over an Internet connection.
Distributing Images Electronically Where Do I Go from Here?—How Do I Share My Photos? Once you have taken the images you want to send, you can transfer them to your computer for distribution via e-mail. If your computer is equipped with a USB interface, you can install Nikon View 4 and transfer images directly from the camera. The images to be copied can be selected beforehand using the Auto Transfer option in the playback menu ( 165).
Taking Photographs The Details Beyond Point-and-Shoot 68–86 Advanced Photography 87–131 In “Tutorial: Taking Photographs,” you learned the basic order of operations for taking photographs in User Set A. This chapter details the options available for recording photographs and movies in all User Sets.
Beyond Point-and-Shoot Camera Controls Taking Photographs—Beyond Point-and-Shoot This section covers operations that can be performed whenever the camera is in (shooting) mode. These operations are performed by means of the controls in the following table.
Framing Photographs: Optical and Digital Zoom Optical Zoom Photos can be framed in the viewfinder or monitor using the zoom button. Indicator in monitor displays amount of zoom while either button is pressed Zoom out Zoom in Optical vs. Digital Zoom In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the image to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the photograph.
Digital Zoom Taking Photographs—Beyond Point-and-Shoot At the maximum optical zoom position, holding the ton down for two seconds triggers digital zoom. end of the zoom but- Zoom factor displayed in monitor Maximum optical zoom position Hold for 2 s Green lamp blinks slowly to show that photos can not be accurately framed in viewfinder While digital zoom is in effect, the zoom factor increases each time is decreases the zoom factor. To pressed, to a maximum of 4 ×.
Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size Card Image Size 32 MB Card 64 MB Card Image Quality FULL 3:2 HI 2 2 — FINE 13 14 NORMAL 26 BASIC HI UXGA SXGA XGA VGA — — — 32 50 75 173 28 62 95 139 289 51 55 118 173 243 459 4 4 — — — — FINE 26 29 65 100 151 347 NORMAL 52 57 125 190 278 578 BASIC 103 111 236 347 488 918 96 MB Card HI 6 7 — — — — FINE 39 43 97 150 227 520 NORMAL 78 86 188 285 418 867 BASIC 155 167
Image Quality Taking Photographs—Beyond Point-and-Shoot To reduce the amount of memory that each photograph occupies, images are compressed as they are saved to the memory card. The camera uses JPEG compression, which analyzes images in blocks eight pixels on a side and selectively reduces detail within each block. The more the image is compressed, the smaller the resulting file and the less space it occupies on the memory card.
The following options are available: File Format Description HI TIFF Maximum image quality. Image stored as TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) file with no compression. Use when fidelity is of paramount importance. Not available in User Set A or at image sizes of UXGA, SXGA, XGA, or VGA. FINE JPEG Fine image quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. File size reduced to roughly 1/4 of original. NORMAL JPEG Normal image quality, suited to most applications.
Image Size Taking Photographs—Beyond Point-and-Shoot Image size refers to the physical dimensions of the image, measured in pixels. Smaller sizes require less space to store, making them suited to distribution by e-mail and the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed without becoming noticeably “grainy.” Choose an image size according to the space available on the memory card and the task at hand.
The following options are available: Size (pixels) Description FULL 2560 × 1920 Suited to print sizes up to B4 (roughly 13˝ × 10˝). (NO ICON) Suited to print sizes ranging from large photo album through to A5 (roughly 8˝ × 6˝). UXGA 1600 × 1200 SXGA 1280 × 960 Suited to postcard-size prints. XGA Suited to printing at smaller sizes (for example, as 1024 × 768 an illustration in a letter or report), or to display on monitors 17˝ or larger.
Focusing Near and Far: The Button Taking Photographs—Beyond Point-and-Shoot By default, the camera adjusts focus automatically for subjects 50 cm (1´8˝) or more from the lens, which is ideal for snapshots. Under some circumstances, however, you may want to force the camera to focus on distant objects rather than on the closest object visible in the focus area—for example, when photographing a distant landscape through a screen of branches or when taking a shot through a window.
The following options are available: NO ICON Autofocus Infinity Macro close-up Macro close-up + self-timer How it works When to use it Camera automatically adjusts Use with subjects 50 cm (1´8˝) focus according to distance to or more from lens. subject. Use when photographing disFocus is fixed at infinity. Flash tant scenes through foreis disabled. ground objects such as a window. Camera can focus on objects as close as 2 cm (0.8˝, mea- Use for close-ups. sured from lens).
Autofocus Taking Photographs—Beyond Point-and-Shoot In autofocus and macro close-up modes, the camera adjusts focus automatically. In User Set A, the camera adjusts focus continuously while the monitor is on (continuous autofocus; 121). When the monitor is off, the camera does not focus until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (single autofocus; 121). In either case, focus locks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remains locked as long as the button is held in this 53).
1 Focus Position your subject in the focus area and press the shutter-release button halfway. Check that the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights, indicating that the subject is in focus. the AE-L/AF-L button 2 Press With the shutter-release button held halfway down, press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus. Focus will remain locked while the AE-L/ AF-L button is pressed, even if you remove your finger from the shutter-release button.
Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode Taking Photographs—Beyond Point-and-Shoot When the self-timer is used, the camera will not take a picture until either ten or three seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The ten-second timer is generally used for photographs in which you wish to appear yourself, when it gives you time to position yourself in front of the camera after pressing the shutter-release button.
down to activate the timer. Press once for a tensecond delay, twice for a three-second delay. To stop the timer, press the shutter-release button a third time. The self-timer lamp next to the shutter-release button will start to blink when the shutter-release button is pressed, and continue to blink until one second before the photo is taken. The self-timer lamp will stay lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released.
Throwing Light on Your Subject: The Button Taking Photographs—Beyond Point-and-Shoot The flash can be adjusted for a variety of situations, as described in the table on the following page under the heading, “When to use it.” To change the flash setting, press the button repeatedly until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel or monitor.
The following options are available: Auto How it works When to use it Flash fires when Best choice in most circumstances. lighting is poor. Use when subject is outside range of Flash will not fire flash, to capture natural lighting under Flash Cancel even when lighting dim light, or where use of a flash is pro(off) is poor. hibited. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring. Auto with red-eye reduction Pre-flash fires before main flash.
The Flash-Ready Light Taking Photographs—Beyond Point-and-Shoot A short pause is required between exposures for the flash system to charge. If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the flash is charging, the red light next to the viewfinder will flicker. Remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. Keep the Flash Window Clear Keep your fingers and other objects away from the flash window and photocell when using the flash.
Bright, Dark, and High-Contrast Subjects: The Button Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. Rotate the command dial while pressing the button. + Press while rotating command dial Exposure compensation displayed in control panel and monitor. At values other than ±0.0, icon is displayed in control panel after button has been released.
Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value Taking Photographs—Beyond Point-and-Shoot As a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame are very bright (for example, when photographing an expanse of sunlit water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Use negative values when large areas of the frame are very dark (for example, when photographing a forest of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.
Advanced Photography User Setting Options Control Described in Controlling Shutter Speed and Aperture 89–95 ISO ( ) Reacting Faster to Light 96–97 MF ( ) Focusing at a Preset Distance 98–99 SHOOTING Shooting Menu Options menu 100–131 87 Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography This section covers operations that can be performed only when User Set 1, 2, or 3 is selected from the menu for (shooting) mode.
User Settings: Choosing a User Set Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography The options described in this section are only available when User Set 1, 2, or 3 is selected. To use these options, press the MENU button in (shooting mode) to display the menu for the current set. The USER SETTING option will be highlighted; choose User Set 1, 2, or 3 as follows: 1 2 Display list of User Sets 3 Position cursor in SHOOTING menu Highlight 1, 2, or 3 4 Press MENU button twice to exit menu.
Controlling Shutter Speed and Aperture: Exposure Mode Exposure mode displayed in control panel and monitor + Press while rotating command dial The Button ( 149) By default, the button can be used to choose a User Set without accessing the camera menus. Press the button while rotating the command dial. The selected User Set will be displayed in the top left corner of the monitor (User Sets 1, 2, and 3 only), and in the control panel shutter-speed/aperture display while the button is pressed.
The following options are available: Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography Option How it works When to use it Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for best exposure. Flexible program can be Best choice in most circumProgrammed used to select additional comstances. auto binations of shutter speed and aperture that will produce the same exposure. High shutter speeds freeze User chooses shutter speed; action.
Programmed Auto Flexible Program When User Set 1, 2, or 3 is selected, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial. Each combination of shutter speed and aperture will produce the same exposure. Rotate Values for shutter speed and aperture are displayed in monitor. Asterisk (“*”) appears next to exposure-mode indicator in control panel and monitor to indicate that flexible program is in effect.
Shutter-Priority Auto Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography In shutter-priority auto, shutter-speed is controlled by rotating the command dial. Options range from 8 s to 1/2000 s in increments equivalent to 1 EV (1 step). Shutter-speed displayed in control panel and monitor Rotate If the selected shutter-speed would result in the photograph being under- or over-exposed, the shutter speed displayed in the control panel and monitor will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Aperture-Priority Auto Aperture displayed in control panel and monitor Rotate If the aperture value selected would result in the photograph being under- or over-exposed, the aperture value displayed in the control panel and monitor will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another aperture setting and try again. Aperture and Zoom The maximum and minimum values for aperture are the maximum and minimum values for the camera lens, adjusted for the current zoom setting.
Manual Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography In manual exposure mode, you can adjust both shutter speed and aperture as described below: choosing manual as the exposure mode, remove your finger from the 1 Afterbutton. the button to select shutter speed or 2 Press aperture in the control panel shutter-speed/aperture display or the monitor, where the selected item is shown in green. The item selected will change each time the button is pressed.
the button to select the other item 4 Press (shutter speed or aperture). of shutter speed and aperture has been achieved. Confirm exposure in control panel and monitor Rotate The Multi Selector The item not currently selected in the control panel shutter-speed/aperture display or monitor can be adjusted by pressing the multi selector left or right while the button is held down. If the command dial is being used to set aperture, the multi selector can be used to set shutter speed, and vice-versa.
Reacting Faster to Light: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography What Is “Sensitivity”? “Sensitivity” is a measure of how quickly your camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing the same exposure to be achieved with higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. In a film camera, sensitivity is a characteristic of the film, not the camera.
The following options are available: When to use it 100 Approximately equivalent to an ISO rating of 100, recommended except when lighting is poor or when higher shutter speeds are required (for example, when photographing a moving object). Noise may appear in photographs taken at settings above this value. 200 Approximately equivalent to an ISO rating of 200. 400 Approximately equivalent to an ISO rating of 400. 800 Approximately equivalent to an ISO rating of 800.
Focusing at a Preset Distance: Manual Focus Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, manual focus can be used in place of autofocus for situations in which you know the distance to your subject. Focus distance can be selected from fifty preset distances, ranging from 0.02 m (0.06´) to infinity. To use manual focus: the distance to your subject 1 Measure Measure or estimate the distance to your subject from the front of the camera lens.
the photograph 3 Take Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the photograph. Manual focus can be cancelled by pressing the mode. button to select a new focus Focus Lock and Manual Focus When manual focus is in effect, the AE-L/AF-L button can not be used to lock focus. Using a Converter Lens Use autofocus ( 77) when an optional converter lens is attached ( 191). In manual focus mode, the actual focus distance will differ from the value shown in the control panel and monitor.
Shooting Menu Options Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, many settings can be adjusted from the SHOOTING menu. Menu settings for each User Set are made independently of one another, so that, for example, changes to settings in User Set 1 have no effect on settings in User Sets 2 and 3. If there are particular combinations of settings that you use frequently, you can select User Set 1 and set the camera to these settings.
Any changes to settings in the SHOOTING menu are automatically stored in the selected User Set, and will be recalled the next time the User Set is selected.
Keeping Colors True: The White-Balance Menu Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography What Is “White Balance”? The color of the light reflected by an object depends on the color of the light source. The human brain is able to detect and compensate for such changes in color, with the result that a white object will look white to humans whether viewed in sunlight, under overcast skies, or indoors under incandescent or fluorescent lighting.
The following options are available: Description Auto White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most circumstances. White Bal Preset White object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. Fine White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. Incandescent Use when taking photos indoors under incandescent light. Fluorescent Use when taking photos indoors under fluorescent light.
Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used to adjust white balance when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make photographs 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 at right will be displayed in the monitor.
Measuring Light: The Metering Menu Option Matrix How it works When to use it Compares measurements from 256 areas of frame with library of typBest choice in most circumstances. ical compositions to produce optimal exposure for entire image. Camera measures light in area shown by square in center of monitor. Only about 1/32 of entire frame is metered. Ensures that subject in metering target will be correctly exposed even when background is much brighter or darker.
Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography Locking Exposure: Spot and Center-Weighted Metering When spot or center-weighted metering is selected, pressing the shutter-release button halfway sets exposure for the subject at the center of the frame. If your subject is not in the center of the frame when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, exposure will be set for an object in the background, with the result that your intended subject will be over- or under-exposed.
the photograph and shoot 3 Recompose Keeping focus and exposure locked, recompose your photograph. Press the Spot AF Area Spot AF-area metering can be used in place of autoexposure lock to meter an off-center subject. This option is only available when Manual or Auto is selected from FOCUS OPTIONS > AF Area Mode in the SHOOTING menu ( 120). Selecting either option when spot AF-area metering is in effect links metering to the active focus area. If Off is selected, matrix metering will be used.
Making Movies and Taking Photographs in a Sequence: The Continuous Menu Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography The options in the “continuous” menu determine whether the camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed, or records a continuous sequence of photographs while the shutter-release button is held down. A movie option is also included for recording short video clips with audio.
Option Ultra HS Movie Camera takes photos at sizes of SXGA or smaller as long as the shutter-release button is held down. Image quality is set to NORMAL, allowing photos to be taken at approximately three frames per second. While the shutter-release button is held down, the camera records up to one hundred QVGA photos 320 × 240 pixels in size. Image quality is set to NORMAL, allowing photos to be taken at a rate of approximately thirty frames per second.
During Recording Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography While images are being transferred from the buffer to the memory card for permanent storage, the green lamp next to the viewfinder will blink. Do not eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has stopped blinking. Removing the card or cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data. Be sure that the camera is off before you remove the memory card.
Noise Reduction Movie/Ultra HS Settings of Movie and Ultra HS only take effect when the monitor is on. If the monitor is turned off, the camera will revert to a setting of Single until the monitor is turned on. If the monitor is swivelled to point in the same direction as the lens, the display in the monitor will be inverted. Using Zoom while Recording Movies In Movie mode, optical zoom can only be adjusted before recording begins. Digital zoom can also be adjusted before recording in the range 1.
Getting Sharper Photos: The Best Shot Selector Menu Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography The “best-shot selector” (BSS) option is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred photographs, for example when: • the camera is zoomed in • you are using macro close-up to take photographs at ranges of less than 50 cm (1´8˝ ) • the flash can not be used although lighting is poor (for example, the subject is outside the range of the flash or you want to capture natural ligh
Restrictions on the Best Shot Selector Viewing the Current BSS Setting When the best-shot selector is on, a BSS icon appears in the monitor. 113 Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography BSS is not available at “continuous” settings other than Single ( 108) or when NOISE REDUCTION is on or set to Clear Image Mode ( 128). Selecting these settings automatically cancels BSS.
Adjusting Contrast and Brightness: The Image Adjustment Menu Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography In User Set A, the camera automatically performs image compensation for optimal brightness and contrast before recording the photograph to the memory card. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, the imageadjustment sub-menu gives you control over this image-compensation operation. Option Description Auto Camera automatically adjusts brightness and contrast according to shooting conditions.
Controlling Color: The Saturation Control Menu The color saturation menu also includes a Black&White option for taking photographs in black-and-white. When this option is in effect, photographs will be recorded as monochrome images. Black-and-white images require the same amount of memory as color images, but show a higher level of detail. Viewing the Current Image Adjustment Setting At settings other than Auto and Normal, an image-adjustment icon appears in the monitor.
Settings for Optional Converter Lenses: The Lens Menu Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography With a lens adapter ring (available separately; 191) attached to the camera lens, you can use optional converter lenses for wide-angle, telephoto, and fisheye photography, as well as an adapter for taking photographs of film. Each of these lenses is suited to a particular combination of settings, including focus mode, zoom position, and metering method.
Option Description 1 2 3 Built-in Speedlight turns off. External flash accessories can still be used. Use autofocus ( 77). At settings of manual focus ( 98) or infinity ( actual focus distance will differ from the distance selected. Both built-in and external Speedlights turn off automatically. 77), the Slide Copy Adapter: Inverse Color The Inverse Color option requires a bright light source. If lighting is insufficient, the image in the monitor will be too bright.
Controlling Exposure: The Exposure Options Menu Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography The exposure options sub-menu contains two options for controlling exposure. Taking Multiple Photographs with the Same Exposure: AE Lock When taking a series of photographs that will later be joined to form a single image (for example, when taking shots for a panorama or 360 ° virtualreality image), you may wish to use the same exposure, sensitivity, and white-balance settings for all images in the series.
119 Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography Setting the Time Limit for Long-Time Exposures: Maximum Bulb Duration In manual exposure mode, a shutter speed setting of BULB allows the shutter to remain open as long as the shutter-release button is pressed ( 95). When Maximum Bulb Duration is set to 1 min (the default setting), the maximum for such long time-exposures is sixty seconds. You can extend this limit to five minutes by choosing 5 min.
Controlling Focus: The Focus Options Menu Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography The focus options sub-menu provides control over focus settings. Focus-Area Selection: AF Area Mode In User Set A, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the focus area at the center of the frame, shown by the focus brackets in the viewfinder. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, a total of five focus areas are available, making it possible to focus on an off-center subject without using focus lock.
Option Description Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway, minimizing time needed to focus Continuous before photo is taken. Note, however, that photos can be AF taken even when camera is not in focus; check green (autofocus) lamp before shooting. Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If monitor is off, photos can only be taken when camera is in focus. Choose this setting to save batteries.
Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography Focus Confirmation Use focus confirmation when you want to know exactly what areas of the frame will be in focus before taking a photograph. Focus confirmation affects only the view through the lens in the monitor; no indicators of focus appear in the final photograph. Option Description MF Areas of the image that are in focus will be sharply outlined in the monitor when manual focus is used ( 98).
Making Edges More Distinct: The Image Sharpening Menu Option Description Auto Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; adjustment performed differs from image to image. High Image processed to increase sharpness, making edges more distinct. Normal Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all images. Low Off Amount of sharpening reduced below normal level. No sharpening performed. The effects of sharpening are not visible in the monitor when the camera is in (shooting) mode.
Varying Settings over a Series of Photos: Auto Bracketing Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography In some situations, you may find it difficult to select appropriate exposure-compensation and white-balance settings, and yet not have time to check the results and adjust settings after each shot. The options in the auto bracketing menu can be used to vary these settings automatically over a series of photographs, “bracketing” a selected exposure-compensation or white-balance setting.
Option No. of shots Exposure increment Bracketing order 3, ±0.3 3 ±1/3 EV +0.3, 0, –0.3 3, ±0.7 3 ±2/3 EV +0.7, 0, –0.7 3, ±1.0 3 ±1 EV +1.0, 0, –1.0 5, ±0.3 5 1 +0.7, +0.3, 0, –0.3, –0.7 2 ± /3 EV 5, ±0.7 5 ± /3 EV +1.3, +0.7, 0, –0.7, –1.3 5, ±1.0 5 ±1 EV +2.0, +1.0, 0, –1.0, –2.
Resetting Autoexposure Bracketing Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography Autoexposure bracketing starts over from the highest exposure compensation value when changes are made to any settings that affect exposure, including exposure mode, exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, sensitivity, flash mode, and Variable Power ( 152). Bracketing is also reset when the camera enters sleep mode ( 143) or User Set A is selected.
Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography White Balance Bracketing White-balance bracketing can be used if you are uncertain whether the option selected in the WHITE BALANCE menu will produce the desired results, or if you want to experiment with different white balance settings without confirming the view in the monitor before each shot.
Avoiding “Grainy” Photographs: Noise Reduction Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography When sensitivity (ISO equivalency) settings above ISO 100 equivalent or shutter speeds slower than 1 /15 s are used, “noise” in the form of randomlyspaced brightly-colored pixels may appear in photographs, particularly in shadows. The noise reduction menu offers two options for reducing noise: On and Clear Image Mode. Option Description Off All noise reduction options off; camera functions normally.
Restrictions on Noise Reduction Clear Image Mode Clear Image Mode may not produce the desired results with moving subjects or if the camera is shaken or moved during shooting. Using the Flash When Clear Image Mode is on, both the built-in Speedlight and any external Speedlights turn off automatically. Confirming Noise Reduction While noise reduction is in effect, an NR icon appears in the monitor.
Restoring Default Settings: Reset All Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography The C (RESET ALL) option in the SHOOTING menu is used to reset settings for the current User Set to their default values. The items listed on the following page are also reset for all User Sets and for playback mode. The RESET ALL menu contains the following options: Option No Reset Description Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Restore settings to default values.
Setting Folders* Default NIKON Variable power Monitor options Display mode Setting On Default Speedlight options Speedlight control Shot confirm ±0 Auto Off Brightness 3 Hue 6 info.txt Off On Auto off 30 s Shutter sound Controls Zoom options Memorize All options on AE-L, AF-L AE&AF Digital tele On Fixed aperture Off *Folders option for playback reset to All Folders.
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Camera Setup The SET-UP Menu This chapter details the options available in the SETUP menu, where you can adjust basic camera settings and perform such tasks as formatting memory cards and choosing a folder to store your photographs.
SET-UP Menu Options Camera Setup The SET-UP menu contains options for basic camera setup, including formatting memory cards and setting the time and date. The options available in the SET-UP menu depend on the operating mode and, in (shooting) mode, the User Set selected. (Shooting) Mode, User Set A The SET-UP menu for User Set A contains six options for basic camera setup.
(Shooting) Mode, User Sets 1, 2, 3/ (Playback) Mode 1 2 Press MENU button to display menu for current mode 3 Highlight page tab (selected page tab highlighted in red) 4 Highlight S Display SET-UP menu for current mode 135 Camera Setup In playback mode, the SET-UP menu contains options for choosing the video mode for television playback and selecting the language in which menus and messages are displayed.
The following table lists the options available in each operating mode and User Set: Camera Setup Option * User Set User Set A 1, 2, 3 Folders ✔ ✔ —* 137–141 Shutter Sound ✔ ✔ ✔ 142 Auto Off ✔ ✔ ✔ 143 CF Card Format ✔ ✔ ✔ 144 Seq. Numbers ✔ ✔ — 144–145 Date ✔ ✔ ✔ 145 Monitor Options — ✔ ✔ 146–147 Controls — ✔ — 148–150 Zoom Options — ✔ — 151 Speedlight Opt. — ✔ — 152–153 info.
Organizing Your Photographs: The Folders Menu Camera Setup By default, photographs are stored on the memory card in a folder labeled NIKON. To make it easier to locate photographs during playback, you can create additional folders and organize photographs by theme. The Folders sub-menu is used to create, rename, and delete folders, and to select the folder in which subsequent photographs and movies will be stored, or from which images will be played back.
Creating New Folders Camera Setup 1 2 Highlight New Display default folder name (NIKON) 3 Highlight letter 4 5 138 Edit selected letter. Folder name can include uppercase letters (“A”–”Z”), numbers, and spaces. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to create new five-letter folder name. Highlight last letter and press multi selector to right to create new folder. Until a different folder is selected from Folders menu, all new images will be stored in new folder. Press MENU button to exit without creating folder.
Renaming Existing Folders 2 Highlight Rename 3 Display list of existing folders (folder NIKON can not be renamed) 4 Highlight folder name 5 Camera Setup 1 Display menu Edit name as described in steps 3–5 of “Creating New Folders,” opposite 139
Deleting Folders Camera Setup 1 2 Highlight Delete 3 Display list of folders (folder NIKON not available for deletion) 4 Highlight folder name Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select: • Select No or press MENU button to exit without deleting folder • Select Yes to delete selected folder Hidden and Protected Images If the selected folder contains hidden or protected images, the folder will not be deleted.
Choosing a Folder 1 2 Highlight folder name Folder name shown in monitor (no name displayed when folder NIKON is selected) Ultra HS Each series of one hundred photographs taken at a setting of Ultra HS ( 109) is stored in a separate folder with a name consisting of “N_” followed by a three-digit number assigned by the camera. The Folders menu can be used to select these folders for playback or to delete the entire folder and all images it contains.
Audio Confirmation: Shutter Sound Camera Setup The Shutter Sound sub-menu controls the “beep” made by the camera’s speaker.
Conserving Battery Power: The Auto-Off Menu Camera Setup When operated on battery power, the camera will enter sleep mode if no operations are performed for thirty seconds (or three minutes when menus are displayed). The time limit for sleep mode can be chosen from thirty seconds, one minute, five minutes, and thirty minutes using the Auto Off menu. The time limit for (shooting) mode can be set from the setup menu for any User Set, and applies to all User Sets.
Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format Camera Setup The memory card supplied with your camera is already formatted for use in the COOLPIX5000. Other memory cards will however need to be formatted prior to use. For more information on formatting memory cards, see “Tutorial: First Steps” ( 37). File Numbering: The Seq. Numbers Menu When saving photographs and movies, the camera assigns each image a file name consisting of “DSCN” followed by a four-digit number assigned automatically by the camera (e.g.
The following file-numbering options are available: Description On When this option is selected, the camera assigns all subsequent file and folder numbers sequentially in ascending order, starting from the last number used. If the memory card is formatted or a new card inserted in the camera, file and folder numbering will continue from the last numbers used. Off The camera does not store the last file and folder numbers used.
Adjusting Monitor Settings: Monitor Options Camera Setup The monitor options menu is used to set monitor brightness and hue. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, it also contains an option for specifying whether and when the monitor will turn on automatically.
Adjusting Monitor Brightness: The Brightness Menu Camera Setup This option controls monitor brightness. Press the multi selector up or down to increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving the arrow to the right of the display up or down. The results of any changes are immediately visible in the center of the display. Adjusting Monitor Tone: The Hue Menu This option controls the hue (tone) of the monitor.
Customizing Camera Controls: The Controls Menu Camera Setup The options in the Controls sub-menu determine what settings made with the camera buttons are recalled when User Set 1, 2, or 3 is selected, what function is assigned to the button in User Sets 1, 2, and 3, and what function is assigned to the AE-L/AF-L button. Restoring Button Settings: Memorize The Memorize option determines what settings made with the camera buttons in User Set 1, 2, or 3 remain in memory when the camera is turned off.
Assigning Functions to the Button: Func. Camera Setup In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, you can choose the function assigned to the button, making it possible to select the User Set or adjust white balance and metering without accessing the camera menus, or to adjust flash and focus mode without using the buttons on the back of the camera. The following options are available: Option Description User Setting User Setting can be chosen by pressing the selected button and rotating the command dial.
Options for the AE-L/AF-L Button: AE-L, AF-L Camera Setup By default, both focus and exposure are locked when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. The options in the AE-L, AF-L menu can be used to set the button to lock only one of focus or exposure. Option Description AE-L&AF-L Pressing the AE-L/AF-L button locks both focus and exposure. AE-L Pressing the AE-L/AF-L button locks exposure only. Focus is locked when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Controlling Zoom: Zoom Options Camera Setup The zoom-options sub-menu contains settings for optical and digital zoom. Digital Tele This sub-menu is used to turn digital zoom on and off. If On is selected, the camera enters digital button is held down for zoom mode when the more than two seconds at the maximum optical zoom position (digital zoom does not take effect if monitor is off).
Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options Camera Setup This sub-menu contains options for controlling built-in and external Speedlights. Controlling Flash Output: Variable Power This sub-menu is used to adjust flash output. Flash output can be lowered or raised by from –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV. Options for External Speedlights: Speedlight Cntrl This sub-menu is used to control the built-in Speedlight when using external flash accessories connected to the camera’s accessory shoe ( 192).
Confirming Shutter Release: The Shot Confirm Menu Camera Setup If desired, the flash can be fired at low intensity after the shutter is released to let your subjects know that a picture has been taken. The flash will only fire to confirm shutter release if the flash did not fire when the photograph was taken. This feature can be useful when taking portraits with the flash turned off.
Storing Photo Info in a Separate File: info.txt Camera Setup While On is selected in the info.txt sub-menu, information about each image recorded is stored in an independent text file (“info.txt”) in the same folder as the image. When the contents of the memory card are viewed from a computer, this file can be read with a text browser such as Notepad or SimpleText. Selecting Off (the default option) in the info.txt sub-menu suspends recording of photo information to the info.
Choosing a Video Standard: The Video-Mode Menu Option NTSC PAL Camera Setup The Video Mode menu is used to select the standard used for video output. Adjust this setting to match the standard used in any video device to which you connect the camera. Description Use when connecting camera to NTSC devices. Use when connecting camera to PAL devices. If the video cable is connected to the camera at this setting, the camera monitor will turn off.
Protecting Images from Deletion: Disable Delete Camera Setup The Disable Delete option is used to protect images from accidental deletion. Select On to disable all operations or menu options that delete or erase images, including deletion with the ( ) button, the Delete option in the playback menu, and the CF Card Format option in the setup menus. When Off is selected, images can be deleted and memory cards formatted normally.
Playing Images Back Playback Mode This section details the operations that can be performed when the mode selector is set to . It is divided into the following three sections: Basic Playback 158–164 The Playback Menu 165–177 Television Playback 178 Basic Playback This section covers playback operations that can be performed using the buttons on the back of the camera, the multi selector, and the command dial.
Basic Playback Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback Playing Images Back—Basic Playback When the mode selector is set to , the camera enters playback mode with the most recent photograph displayed in the monitor. This section covers the operations that can be performed in playback mode using the multi selector, the command dial, and the buttons on the back of the camera.
To Description ( Press ( ) on the zoom button for an enlarged view of the current photo ( 161). While photo is zoomed in, use the multi selector to view areas of the image not visible in the monitor. To cancel zoom, press . ) View photo info Rotate the command dial to view additional information about the current photograph ( 162). Play movie back If the current image is marked with a show that it is a movie, pressing the starts movie playback ( 164).
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Playing Images Back—Basic Playback Pressing the ( ) button in single image playback displays a menu of four thumbnail images, where you can select photos or movies for viewing or delete images. To Use Description Highlight images Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight thumbnails. Page through images Rotate the command dial to scroll through thumbnails a page at a time.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom To Zoom photo in View other areas of image Cancel zoom Use Description ( Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of 6.0 ×. While image is zoomed in, icon and zoom ratio are displayed in upper left corner of monitor. ) Press the multi selector to scroll to areas of the image not visible in the monitor. Press to cancel zoom. 161 Playing Images Back—Basic Playback Use the ( ) button to zoom in on images displayed in single-image playback.
Photo Information Playing Images Back—Basic Playback Photo information is shown superimposed on images displayed in single-image playback. There are five pages of photo information for each photo. Rotate the command dial to cycle through photo information as follows: Page 1 ⇔ Page 2 ⇔ Page 3 ⇔ Page 4 ⇔ Page 5 ⇔ Page 1.
Page 3 (Shooting Information) 1 Flash status 3 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) 4 White balance 5 Color saturation 6 Sharpening 7 Digital zoom 8 Lens-converter status 9 File size Page 4 (Exposure Information) 1 Thumbnail preview (flashing border marks image highlights—i.e.
Movie Playback Playing Images Back—Basic Playback In single-image playback, movies are indicated by a icon in the lower left corner of the display. Movie playback is controlled with the and buttons. During playback, sound recorded with the movie is played back over the camera’s builtin speaker, and the zoom button is used to control playback volume. To Start/resume playback Use Description When movie ends, final frame is displayed for one second, followed by a still image of the first frame.
The Playback Menu Managing Images To view the playback menu: 1 2 Select Press MENU button to display playback menu The playback menu contains the following options: Option Delete 166–168 Folders 169 Slide Show 170–171 Protect 172 Hide Image 173 Print Set 174–175 Auto Transfer 176–177 165 Playing Images Back—The Playback Menu The playback menu contains options for deleting images and folders, cancelling print-orders, and removing transfer marking from all images, for protecting images f
Deleting Images: The Delete Menu Playing Images Back—The Playback Menu Using the options in the Delete menu, you can: • delete selected photos and movies • delete all images • cancel the current print order ( 174) • reset transfer marking for all images ( 177) Before Deletion Once deleted, images can not be recovered. Be sure that any images you would like to keep have been transferred to your computer.
Deleting Selected Photographs and Movies To delete selected photographs and movies: 2 Highlight Selected Images 3 4 Highlight image 5 Display menu of thumbnail images Press multi selector up or down to select image for deletion. Selected images are marked by icon. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select additional images for deletion. To deselect image, highlight and press multi selector up or down. To exit without deleting images, press MENU button. Press to display a confirmation dialog.
Deleting All Photographs and Movies To delete all images on the memory card: Playing Images Back—The Playback Menu 1 2 Highlight All Images 168 Confirmation dialog displayed.
Selecting a Folder for Playback: The Folders Menu 1 Playing Images Back—The Playback Menu The Folders item in the playback menu can be used to select images in all folders for playback, or play back images in a selected folder. 2 Highlight desired folder.
Automated Playback: The Slide-Show Menu Playing Images Back—The Playback Menu The slide-show option in the playback menu is used for automated sequential playback. When Start is selected in the slide-show menu, all images in the current folder that have not been hidden using Hide Image will be played back one after the other in the order recorded, with a pause between each image. Starting a Slide Show 1 2 Highlight Start Press multi selector to right to start slide show.
The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress: Use Description Pause slide show Press the button to pause the slide show. The dialog shown at right will be displayed. To restart the slide show, highlight Restart and press the multi selector to the right. Go forward or back one frame Press the multi selector up or left to go back one frame, down or right to skip to the next frame.
Safeguarding Valuable Images: The Protect Menu Playing Images Back—The Playback Menu Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays the menu shown at right, where you can select images to protect from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted in review, singleimage playback, or from the delete sub-menu. Note, however, that protected images will be deleted when a memory card is formatted. 1 2 Highlight image 3 172 Press multi selector up or down to select image.
Hiding Images During Playback: The Hide-Image Menu 1 2 Highlight image 3 Press multi selector up or down to select image. Selected images are marked by icon. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images. To deselect image, highlight and press multi selector up or down. to complete operation. To exit Press Hide Image menu without changing hidden status of images, press MENU button.
Ordering Prints: The Print-Set Menu Playing Images Back—The Playback Menu Selecting Print Set from the playback menu displays the menu shown at right. Here you can specify photographs to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included on each print. This information is stored on the memory card in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).
3 Press to complete operation and display menu of print options. To highlight option, press multi selector up or down. • To print shutter speed and aperture on all selected photographs, highlight Info and press multi selector to right. Check will appear in box next to item. • To print date of recording on all selected photographs, highlight Date and press multi selector to right. Check will appear in box next to item. • To deselect a checked item, highlight and press multi selector to right.
Selecting Images for Transfer: The Auto Transfer Menu Playing Images Back—The Playback Menu When the camera is connected to a computer running Nikon View 4, images that have been selected for transfer using the Auto Transfer option can be copied to the computer ( 182). Selecting Images for Transfer Highlight Selected Photos in the Auto Transfer menu and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown at right will be displayed.
Marking All Images for Transfer To mark all images for later transfer to a computer: 2 Highlight All Photos A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select: • Select No to exit without changing the transfer status of images • Select Yes to select all images on the memory card for transfer Marking All Images for Transfer No more than 999 images can be transferred to a computer at one time using the Auto Transfer option.
Television Playback Connecting Your Camera to a Video Device Playing Images Back—Television Playback Using the EG-E5000 audio/video cable provided with your camera, you can connect the COOLPIX5000 to a television or VCR. The video device will show the same picture as is displayed in the camera monitor. the EG-E5000 to the camera 1 Connect Insert the black plug on the EG-E5000 into the camera’s A / V OUT connector.
Connections Your Camera and Your Computer By connecting your Nikon digital camera to a computer running Nikon View 4, you unleash its full potential. Images can be transferred to your computer and from there distributed electronically to family and friends.
Before You Begin: Installing Nikon View 4 Connections The first step to using Nikon View 4 is to read the directions for installation. These are included on the reference CD provided with your camera. the reference CD in a CD-ROM drive 1 Insert After turning your computer on and waiting for the operating system to start up, place the reference CD in a CD-ROM drive. If you are using a Macintosh computer, the reference CD window will open automatically on the desktop.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 2 Install The installation instructions for Nikon View 4 are in Portable Document For- To install Adobe Acrobat Reader, open the folder for the language of your choice and then double-click the installer icon. The installer start-up screen will be displayed; follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation.
Getting Connected: Connecting to Your Computer Connections Once you have installed Nikon View 4, you are ready to transfer photographs and movies to your computer. Images can be transferred either via a direct USB connection between the camera and computer, or by removing the memory card from the camera and inserting it in a card reader or PC card slot.
the interface cable to the computer 3 Connect Connect the UC-E1 USB cable to the computer Connections as shown at right. Use the flat connector for connection to the computer. the interface cable to the camera 4 Connect Connect the other end of the cable to the camera’s USB connector. While the interface cable is connected, the borders of the shutterspeed/aperture display in the control panel will flash on and off in sequence ( ). The monitor will be off and all controls except the power switch disabled.
transfer 5 Begin Once the camera is connected and turned on, Nikon View 4 will automatiConnections cally detect the camera and the Image Transfer window will be displayed in the computer monitor. If “All images” is displayed in the text box under the Image transfer rule button, clicking the Transfer button will copy all images on the memory card to the computer. To copy only the images selected in Step 2, click Image transfer rule.
for the images to be transferred to the computer 6 Wait While images being copied to the computer, the camera from the system 7 Remove When all marked images have been transferred, the progress indicator will no longer be displayed in the computer monitor. Before disconnecting the cable or turning the camera off, you must remove the camera from the system as described below.
the camera 8 Disconnect Once you have removed the camera from the system, you can disconnect Connections the interface cable or turn the camera off. Disconnecting the Camera Before turning the camera off or disconnecting the interface cable, be sure that image transfer is complete and that the transfer progress dialog is no longer displayed in the computer monitor. Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the cable while the progress indicator is displayed.
Reading Photographs from Memory Cards Using a CompactFlash™ Card Reader Before using your card reader, be sure to read all documentation provided by the manufacturer. Then follow the steps below to transfer images from the memory card using the card reader. the computer on 1 Turn Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up. the memory card into the card reader 2 Insert If Nikon View 4 is installed, it will automatically detect cards from Nikon digital cameras.
Connections Using a PC Card Slot Insert the memory card into a PC-card adapter Insert the memory card into a PC-card adapter as shown at right. 1 the computer on 2 Turn Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up. the adapter into the card slot 3 Insert If Nikon View 4 is installed, it will automatically detect cards from Nikon digital cameras. See the Nikon View 4 Reference Manual for information on transferring images to your computer.
Technical Notes Camera Care, Options, and Resources This chapter provides tips on cleaning and storing your camera, a list of optional accessories available for the COOLPIX5000, information on where to get help on line, troubleshooting advice, and camera specifications.
Caring for Your Camera Technical Notes Cleaning Lens/ Viewfinder A key to cleaning these glass parts is to not touch them with your fingers. Use a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that you pump to produce a stream of air out the other) to remove dust or lint.
Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Additional EN-EL1 Li-ion batteries are available from your retailer or local Nikon representative AC adapter/battery charger EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger Battery pack MB-E5000 battery pack Carrying case CS-E5000 soft case CompactFlash™ memory • EC-CF series CompactFlash ™ memory cards and adapters cards (available in a variety of capacities) • EC-AD1 PC-card adapter Lens adapter rings • UR-E5 step-down ring lens adapter for WC-E68 wide-angle converter • UR-E6 s
Wired remote cable MC-EU1 remote cord Technical Notes Lens hood HN-E5000 lens hood Monitor hood HL-E5000 monitor hood Flash accessories The following SB-series Nikon Speedlights can be attached directly to the camera accessory shoe without a sync cable: 50DX, 28DX, 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, and 22s. The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with a locking pin (SBseries 28DX, 28, 27, 26, 25, and 22s).
Web Resources For Product Information and Tips • For users in the USA: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ For Contact Information Contact information for the Nikon representative in your area may be found at: http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/ Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights.
Troubleshooting Technical Notes 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 rightmost column for information on solving the problems listed here. Problem Possible cause Control panel display is blank • Camera is off. • Battery is not correctly inserted or batterychamber cover is not fully closed. • Battery is exhausted.
Problem Possible cause 12 39 46 • Flash is off. • Flash window is blocked. • Subject is outside range of flash. Photos are too dark • Exposure compensation is too low. (underexposed) • Shutter-speed indicator in monitor blinks: shutter speed too fast. • Aperture indicator in monitor blinks: f/-number too high. 82 84 83 85 92 52 52 37 36 93 85 • Exposure compensation is too high. • Shutter-speed indicator in monitor blinks: shut- 92 Photos are too bright ter speed too slow.
Technical Notes Problem Possible cause Photos are blurred • Camera shook during shot: increase shutter speed. If shutter speed can not be increased without causing underexposure: – Use the flash – Zoom the camera out – Raise sensitivity (ISO equivalency) – Select a larger aperture To minimize blur at low shutter speeds: – Use the Best-Shot Selector (BSS) – Use the self-timer – Use a tripod 89 82 69 96 89 112 80 — • Sensitivity raised above 100. 96 Randomly-spaced • Shutter speed too slow.
Problem Image can not be played back • White balance does not match light source. • Saturation control is too low or too high. 102 115 • Image has been overwritten or renamed by a — computer or other make of camera. 178 • Video cable not correctly connected. Television does not 178 • Television not tuned to video channel. mirror image in • Video Mode setting does not match video 155 monitor device.
Error Messages Technical Notes The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Display (Flashes) (Flashes) Problem Solution Clock calendar not set. Set clock calendar to 42 current date and time. Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and re34 place battery. WARNING ! ! Camera turned on with Turn camera off and re33 move lens cap. Remove Lens Cap ! lens cap in place.
Display Problem Solution OUT OF MEMORY IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED Error appears when you try to transfer images to computer: Disconnect camera, deNot enough space on lete unwanted photo- 166 memory card to record graphs and try again. information needed for transfer. • Memory card has not • Reformat memory 37 been formatted for card. use in COOLPIX5000. • Error encountered while saving photo. • Camera has run out of • Insert new card or de- 144 folder or file numbers.
Display Technical Notes Folder contains hidden or protected images, or images not created with COOLPIX5000. THE FOLDER CANNOT BE DELETED SYSTEM ERROR The letters Problem Solution Folder can only be deleted if all images it con- 172 tains are neither hidden 173 nor protected. Turn camera off, unplug optional AC adapter (if Error has occurred in using), remove and recamera’s internal cir- insert battery, and turn 34 cuitry. camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative.
Specifications E5000 digital camera Effective pixels 5.0 million CCD 2 Image size (pixels) Lens /3˝ high-density CCD; total pixels: 5.24 million • 2560 × 1920 (Full) • 1280 × 960 (SXGA) • 2560 × 1704 (3 : 2) • 1024 × 768 (XGA) • 1600 × 1200 (UXGA) • 640 × 480 (VGA) 3 × Zoom Nikkor Focal length F = 7.1 – 21.4 mm (35-mm [135] camera format equivalent: 28 – 85 mm) f/-number f/2.8 – f/4.8 Construction Nine elements in seven groups Digital zoom Autofocus (AF) 4.
Storage Technical Notes Media Type I and II CompactFlash™ (CF) and Microdrive® cards File system Compliant with Design rule for Camera File systems (DCF) and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Compression JPEG-baseline-compliant Exposure Metering Four mode through-the-lens (TTL) metering: • 256-segment matrix • Spot • Center-weighted • AF spot Exposure control Programmed auto with flexible program, shutterpriority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure compensation (–2.0 – +2.
Accessory shoe X-contact only Technical Notes Sync contact Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock Interface USB Video output User can choose from NTSC and PAL I/O terminals • DC input • Audio/video (A / V ) output • Data output (USB) Power sources • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery (supplied) or six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately) • MB-E5000 battery pack (available separately) with six LR6 (AA) alkaline, lithium, NiCad, or NiMH batteries • EH-21
System requirements (Nikon View 4): Windows Technical Notes OS Pre-installed versions of Windows 98/98 SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me Models Only models with built-in USB ports supported CPU MMX Pentium or better RAM 64 MB (128 MB or more recommended) Hard-disk space 15 MB required for installation, with additional amount equivalent to twice the capacity of the camera memory card required when Nikon View 4 is running Video resolution 640 × 480 with High Color (800 × 600 with True Colo
Index Symbols A . See exposure mode, aperture-priority auto Accessories. See optional accessories AE. See autoexposure AE-L. See AE Lock AE-L, AF-L, 150 AE-L/AF-L button, 17, 150 and autoexposure lock, 106 and focus lock, 79 AE Lock, 118 AF. See autofocus AF Area Mode, 120 Aperture, 89. See also exposure mode Audio. See movies Audio/Visual. See television playback AUTO. See flash mode; sensitivity AUTO BRACKETING, 124–126 Autoexposure bracketing, 125 lock, 118.
Index Clear image mode. See NOISE REDUCTION Clock-calendar, 34 Close ups. See focus mode, macro closeup Color in photographs. See SATURATION CONTROL; WHITE BALANCE of monitor. See Hue Command dial, 13–14 CompactFlash™ card. See memory card Compression. See image quality Computer. See e-mail; image database software; Nikon View 4; printing photographs; transfer CONTINUOUS, 108–111 Contrast. See IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Control panel, 11, 46 Controls, 148 Copying images. See transfer Cumulus.
H HI, 71, 73 Hide Image, 173 Highlights. See photo information Histogram. See photo information Hue, 147 I IMAGE ADJUSTMENT, 114 Image database software, 63, 180 Image files, 144 file name and type, 145 file size, 66 Image quality, 72 and file size, 66 and space on memory card, 71 and transfer time, 65 IMAGE SHARPENING, 123 Image size, 74 and file size, 66 and print size, 64 and space on memory card, 71 and transfer time, 65 INF. See focus mode; manual focus Infinity. See focus mode; manual focus info.
Index MONITOR button, 18 Monitor Options, 146 Monochrome. See black-and-white MOV. See image files; movies Movies, 109 playing back, 164 recording, 109 Multi-selector, 18 N Nikon View 4, i, 63, 180–186 system requirements for, 204 Noise, 4, 84, 97 NOISE REDUCTION, 128–129 NORMAL, 71, 73 NR. See NOISE REDUCTION NTSC. See Video Mode O On/off. See power switch Optional accessories, 191–192 P . See exposure mode, programmed auto. PAL, 155, 178, 194. See also Video Mode Photo information, 162–163.
T T. See zoom, indicator . See zoom, button Telephoto. See LENS; zoom Television playback, 178 Thumbnail display, 160 TIF. See image files TIFF. See image quality Time and date. See Date Time exposure. See long time-exposure Transfer, 176, 182–186 marking images for, 176 Troubleshooting, 194–197 U W W. See zoom, indicator . See zoom, button WB BKT. See white balance, bracketing WB-L. See AE Lock Web resources, 193 White balance, 102–104 bracketing, 127 fine tuning, 103 lock, 118 preset, 104 Wide angle.
