User Manual

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When only the best will do in a compact camera, the high performance and superior image quality
of the COOLPIX A will surpass all expectations. Crafted with the expertise behind Nikon’s famous
D-SLRs, this is the first COOLPIX camera to use a DX-sized sensor, more often found in D-SLRs.
Now you’re even better equipped to take the highest quality photos you’ve ever taken, all from a
compact camera which fits in your pocket.
The Premier Point-and-Shoot
— Phenomenal Compact Performance —
to assure comfort in every operation.
With manual options you have the ability
to control settings and create the picture
as you see it. What’s more, the menu
interface is consistent with the intuitive,
efficient interface that has helped make
Nikon D-SLRs so prominent.
The versatility to go further
There are plenty of optional accessories
available to further your picture-
taking abilities and make the results
even more creative and enjoyable.
Camera attachments, including Nikon
Speedlights for flash options, a GPS
unit to track where your photos are
taken, and a wireless mobile adapter to
allow you to instantly upload pictures
online will make your camera even more
versatile.
Optical quality comparable to
a D-SLR
Despite its small size, the fine optics
of this ultra-compact 18.5mm* f/2.8
NIKKOR lens are specially designed to
deliver extraordinary sharpness and
smooth tonal gradation for consistent
high-resolution image quality throughout
the entire photograph. Perfect for
landscapes, close-up portraits, and
group pictures, the versatile wide-angle
18.5 mm* lens encourages creativity,
allowing you to capture more details in
a scene. This lens is built to give you
outstanding images while delivering
a natural, beautiful, circular bokeh
(background blur) effect.
*28 mm equivalent in 35mm format
The smallest compact camera
with a DX-format CMOS
sensor
The compact COOLPIX A offers
exceptional image quality, combining
a DX-sized CMOS sensor that uses
16.2 effective megapixels with a Nikon
high-performance EXPEED 2 image-
processing engine. Over 12.9 times
larger than a conventional compact
camera 1/2.3-in. type sensor, you can
expect D-SLR quality pictures with great
tonal gradation, and extremely fine
detail. Optimized for challenging low-
light situations, a unique lens, arranged
to enable just the right amount of
light to consistently reach the sensor,
results in spectacular imagery realizing
magnificently sharp, clear and vibrant
images from one corner of the picture to
another.
Appreciation for details and
the finest materials
Encased in firm aluminum alloy, with a
top surface reinforced by magnesium
alloy and a leatherette grip, this camera
has been crafted from high-quality
materials. Cut from a metal block, the
buttons, dials and switches are all crafted
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3-inch, approx. 921k-dot, high-resolution
display with an integrated panel and glass
structure for clear visibility even in bright
sunlight
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Full HD movie with stereo sound gives you the
best possible quality when you shoot videos
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Wide ISO sensitivity range from ISO 100 to
6400; helps create clearer pictures, even in low-
light situations
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Performance-proven Active D-Lighting helps
minimize shadows to create an image with the
best lighting possible
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Continuous shooting at up to 4 frames per
second ensures you never miss a shot
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Electronic virtual horizon and a convenient grid
display helps you take photos of landscapes or
portraits with perfectly straight angles
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14-bit RAW (NEF) file format support with
in-camera processing allows you to perfect
photos after they’re taken
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Picture Control for further fine tuning
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Optional Wi-FI
®
accessory allows you to share
photos directly to your smart device
*For Wi-Fi compatibility, see back page.
Other features
Notes: Full HD refers to this camera’s ability to record movies in 1920 x 1080 format. Images shown on this page are simulated.
Wi-Fi
®
is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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