En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Repeat for the second eyelet. 햲 햳 햴 햵 The Lens Cap When replacing or removing the lens cap, press the tabs on either side of the cap to release the latch. To avoid losing the lens cap, use the cord provided to attach it to the camera as shown. Trademark Information Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and Quick Time are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: Introduction This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. First Steps This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. Basic Photography This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the 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. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. 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. • Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot.
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Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Table of Contents For Your Safety............................................................................................... Notices ........................................................................................................... ii iv Introduction Parts of the Camera......................................................................................... Using the Monitor ........................................................................................... Camera Displays............
Movies Movie Options (Shooting Modes [Custom 1] and [Custom 2] Only).... Recording Movies ............................................................................................ Recording a Time-Lapse Movie ....................................................................... Viewing Movies ............................................................................................... 49 49 51 52 54 More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera ....................................................
The Playback Menu ......................................................................................... Delete ............................................................................................................ Folders ........................................................................................................... Slide Show ..................................................................................................... Protect ...................................................
Introduction Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Parts of the Camera Accessory shoe cover ( Introduction Accessory shoe ( 96) 96) Built-in Speedlight ( 17, 34) AF-assist illuminator 19, 140, 149) (LED; Control panel ( 6) Photocell ( 98) Eyelet for camera strap (× 2) Self-timer lamp ( 38) Red-eye reduction lamp ( Shot confirmation lamp ( 34) 133) Lens ( Microphone ( 141, 149) 49, 63) (exposure compensation) button ( Voice memo record/ playback button ( Shutter-release button ( Power switch ( ( 39) 63) 7) 7) (exposure mode) button 40) LCD
(monitor) button ( 4) Zoom ( / ) buttons ( 16, 57, 60) Diopter adjustment control ( 17) ( Mode selector ( 14, 55) Memory card slot cover ( 10) (quick review) button ( 21) (menu) button 74) Monitor ( 4, 5) Multi selector ( 7) (display) button ( 4, 55) ( (delete) button 21, 55, 57, 63) Audio / video (A / V) out connector ( 64) DC-IN connector ( 9) /SIZE (image quality/size) button ( 30, 32) (flash mode) button ( 34) ISO (sensitivity) button ( 46) (AE / AF lock) button ( 20, 132) /MF (focus mode/
Using the Monitor 0° Introduction ° 90 ° 0 18 Fold out to use Range of rotation Storage position † Stow on camera body Frame self-portraits * * Monitor shows mirror image of what will appear in final picture. † If camera is on, monitor turns off and electronic viewfinder turns on automatically. Do Not Use Excessive Force Do not use excessive force when rotating the monitor. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the hinge connecting the monitor to the camera body.
Camera Displays Monitor / Electronic Viewfinder 1 17 16 15 AE-L AF-L 3 1 TOKYO 2 4 6 7 8 AE/AF 10 1.0 .0 8M 1/125 125 F5.6 14 18 5 15 9 10 11 13 12 1 Shooting mode.............................. 15 2 Zoom indicator 2............................. 16 Folder name .................. 22, 108, 126 3 Exposure / focus lock............... 91, 133 4 Focus mode................................... 37 5 Flash indicator ............................... 18 Recording indicator .......................
Control Panel1 1 Control panel is shown with all elements lit for illustrative purposes. 2 Press button to switch between shutter-speed and aperture displays ( , , P, and M only). Introduction 1 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) indicator........................................ 46 2 White balance indicator (appears button is used to set white when balance) ........................................ 76 3 Battery level indicator .................... 14 4 Image quality.................................
Turning the Camera on and Off When the camera is turned off, the lens will retract and the camera displays will turn off. The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is kept in this position. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
First Steps Inserting Batteries The camera uses either of the following batteries: First Steps Battery Description Rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion batteries (×1) • Provided with camera • Can be recharged using supplied MH-53 battery charger (be sure to charge battery before using camera for first time or after long period of disuse). About two hours are required to charge battery when no charge remains.
Close the battery-chamber cover Close the battery-chamber cover () and slide the latch to the position (). Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. To remove the battery, open the battery-chamber cover as described in Step 2, above, and slide the battery out. Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.
Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on CompactFlash™ memory cards. See “Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards” ( 139) for a list of compatible cards. First Steps Upside down Sideways Turn the camera off 2 Open the memory card slot cover A yellow notice detailing memory card insertion is placed in the memory card slot at shipment. Remove the notice and read the instructions.
Close the memory card slot cover Format Memory Cards Before First Use Memory cards must be formatted before first use. See “The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format” ( 104). Basic Setup Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date. 1 Ready the monitor 햲 햳 햴 햵 햶 2 LANGUAGE Deutsch English Español Français Italiano MENU Cancel Turn the camera on The first time the camera is turned on, a languageselection dialog will be displayed.
1 LANGUAGE First Steps Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska MENU Cancel Highlight Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), (Simplified Chinese), or (Korean). * QUICK Set * Press button to exit without selecting language. Language-selection dialog will be displayed next time camera is turned on or if monitor is activated after camera has entered standby mode.
DATE 7 D 01 M Y First Steps TIME ZONE 01. 01. 2004 00 : 00 Madrid, Paris, Berlin Time Zone DaylightSaving 6 01 . 2004 00 : 00 TIME ZONE menu displayed. ‡ Display DATE menu. ‡ If daylight saving time ( 125) is in effect in local time zone, highlight DaylightSaving and press multi selector right. To return to Step 6, highlight current time zone. To return to Step 4, highlight Time Zone and press multi selector right. DATE 8 D 01 M D Y 01 .
Basic Photography Step 1 —Select Mode Basic Photography (auto) mode is selected automatically the first time the camera is turned on. In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations. 1 Shooting mode ( 15) indicates auto mode. Slide the mode selector to and turn the camera on The lens will extend and the monitor or electronic viewfinder will display a welcome message.
8M 1/125 125 F5.6 15 Confirm that mode is selected If Mode Is Not Selected If mode is not selected, press the button and rotate the command dial until the icon is displayed in the top left corner of the monitor or electronic viewfinder. ⇔ * ⇔ ⇔ 8M 1/125 125 F5.6 * Icon varies with scene mode selected ( 15 23). If User setting (the default option) has not been asbutton ( 132), the shooting mode signed to the can be selected using camera menus ( 88).
Step 2 — Frame the Picture Basic Photography 1 Don’t Block the Shot To avoid muffled sound or dark or partially obscured pictures, keep fingers and other objects away from the microphone, lens, and flash. To avoid blocking the red-eye reduction lamp, keep your fingers below the ridges on the camera grip. Avoid pressing buttons on left side of camera while shooting. 2 Zoom Zoom out in 8M 1/125 125 F5.6 15 Indicator shows amount of zoom when either button is pressed 8M 1/125 125 F5.
Do not attempt to raise the Speedlight by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the Speedlight. To lower the Speedlight, gently press it straight down until it clicks into place. Do not apply force to the front, back, or sides. Digital Zoom ( 95) In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the picture to fill the frame.
Step 3 — Focus and Shoot Basic Photography 1 Flash indicator With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus and flash indicators in the monitor or electronic viewfinder. Flash indicator 8M 1/125 125 F5.6 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set fomode, the camera cus and exposure ( 7). In will automatically focus on the subject at the center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Low Battery If the flash fires when the low battery icon is displayed, the monitor will turn off while the Speedlight recharges. The AF-Assist Illuminator If lighting is poor when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the built-in Speedlight will pop up and the AF assist illuminator will light, allowing the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 1.2 m (3´11˝).
Basic Photography AF /AE Lock Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (focus lock). Focus lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. 1 Focus 2 Check focus indicator 8M 8M 1/125 125 F5.6 3 1/125 125 F5.6 15 Position subject in center of frame and press shutter-release button halfway.
Step 4 —View the Results (Quick Review/Full-Screen Review) The button can be used to view pictures without leaving shooting mode. 2 02.01.2004 10:20 1 8M Pictures displayed in top left corner of monitor (quick review). 100NIKON 0001.JPG 0001 JPG 1 Press button again to display pictures full screen (full-screen review). Use the multi selector to view additional pictures.
Basic Photography Image File and Folder Names On the memory card, pictures are identified by file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”). Type Identifier Extension RAW-quality still DSCN .NEF 30 HI-quality still DSCN .TIF 30 DSCN .JPG 30 Movie DSCN .MOV 49 Time-lapse movie INTN .MOV 49 Cropped copy RSCN .
Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Scene Mode 1 Portrait 2 8M User setting SET-UP 1/125 125 F5.6 15 Select scene mode. * MENU BK * Default scene is . If User setting has not been assigned to scene mode can be selected using camera menus ( 88). 3 button ( 132), Highlight scene (scene can also be highlighted by rotating command dial). Highlighted scene shown by large icon and caption. To exit without changing current selection, press .
Scene Mode Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to flash mode ( ; 34), the AF-assist illuminator ( ; 19), focus mode ( ; 37), or focus area selection ( ; 93). These restrictions are noted on the pages that follow. Portrait ( ) Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending composition sense of depth. • Degree of softening depends on amount of light available.
Selecting a scene: 23 ✔ Auto* ✭✭ Scene Mode Night portrait ( ) Use for shots that provide natural balance between main subject and background when shooting portraits under low light. • Noise reduction ( 101) turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. Manual Beach / Snow ( ) Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
Scene Mode Night landscape ( ) A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Noise reduction ( 101) turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. • Focus is fixed at infinity. Focus indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. — * ✭✭ — Fireworks show ( ) Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Focus is fixed at infinity. Focus indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Selecting a scene: 23 * ✔ Auto† — Scene Mode Copy ( ) Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in printed matter such as a business card. • Use macro close-up ( 37) to focus at short ranges. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well in final picture. Off Back light ( ) Use when light is coming from behind a portrait subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when the subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit.
Taking Pictures for a Panorama 1 Scene Mode Select (Panorama assist) in scene menu as described in steps 1–3 of “Taking Pictures in Scene Mode” ( 23). 2 8M 1/125 125 F5.6 15 Default pan direction displayed. 3 Bottom Select how pictures will be joined toto top gether in completed panorama. This is the direction in which to pan the camera after each shot. Yellow AE-L icon in 8M Left to monitor shows that white balance and right exposure will lock with first shot.
Selecting a scene: 23 Viewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama Assist Each series of pictures taken at Panorama assist is stored in a separate folder with a name consisting of “P_” preceded by a three-digit folder number and followed by a three-digit sequence number (e.g., “101P_001”). To view the pictures, select All folders in the playback Folders menu or select the appropriate folder from the folder list ( 111). Use a Tripod Using a tripod makes it easier to compose overlapping shots.
More on Photography Image Quality and Size More on Photography Pictures taken with a digital camera are stored as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded on the memory card, depends on the quality and size of the images. Before shooting, choose image quality and size according to how the picture will be used. Image Quality The camera stores images in one of three formats: NEF (RAW), TIFF (HI quality), or JPEG (FINE, NORMAL, or BASIC quality).
To choose an image quality setting: 1/125 125 F5.6 More on Photography RAW HI FINE NORM BASIC 8M 15 button until desired setting appears in conPress trol panel and shooting display. Viewing RAW (NEF) Images on a Computer RAW (NEF) images can only be viewed using PictureProject or Nikon Capture (versions 4.0 or earlier excluded; for more information, see the web sites listed on page 1 of this manual).
Image Size More on Photography Image size refers to the dimensions of the image, measured in pixels. Pictures taken at smaller sizes require less memory, making them suited to distribution by e-mail or the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy.
Image size Image quality RAW HI FINE NORMAL BASIC 20 10 64 126 244 No. of images 12 MB 23 MB 4 MB 2 MB 1 MB File size — — 100 195 373 No. of images — — 3 MB 2 MB 650 KB — — 159 313 602 — — 2 MB 800 KB 420 KB — — 252 489 870 — — 960 KB 500 KB 270 KB — — 391 712 1306 — — 630 KB 330 KB 190 KB — — 602 979 1567 — — 420 KB 230 KB 130 KB — — 1306 1959 2612 No.
Flash Mode Select a flash mode according to lighting conditions. More on Photography Mode Shooting Control display panel NO ICON Auto Flash Cancel (off) How it works When to use it When lighting is poor, built-in Speedlight pops up when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and Recommended for most situations. fires when picture is taken. If left raised, flash will not fire if not required.
To choose a flash mode: More on Photography 8M 1/125 125 F5.6 15 Press button until desired setting appears in control panel and shooting display (note that no icon appears in shooting display when flash is set to auto). Flash mode changes as follows: NO ICON / Auto / Auto with red-eye reduction Flash Cancel (off) / Slow sync Anytime flash (fill flash) Manual Pop-Up When Manual is selected for Speedlight opt. > Pop up, the built-in Speedlight can be raised by pressing the button.
More on Photography Using the Built-in Speedlight Do not attempt to raise the Speedlight by hand. When lowering the Speedlight, gently press straight down until it clicks into place, being careful not to pinch your fingers, hair, or other objects. Do not apply force to the front, back, or sides of the Speedlight. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the Speedlight. Do Not Obstruct the Built-in Speedlight When Auto (the default option) is selected for Speedlight opt.
Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition. How it works When to use it Camera automatically adjusts focus Use when subject is 50 cm according to distance to subject. (1´8˝) or more from lens. Camera focuses at infinity; focus Use when shooting distant indicator lights whenever shutterscenes through foreground release button is pressed halfway. objects such as windows. Flash is disabled.
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used for self-portraits or to avoid blurring that may result from the camera moving when the shutter-release button is pressed. More on Photography 1 2 8M 1/125 125 F5.6 15 Select self-timer mode. * * 8M 1/125 125 F5.6 icon is displayed; camera focuses in macro close-up mode ( 3 10 1/125 125 F5.6 15 Set focus and exposure. 37). Start timer. Press once for delay of about 10 s, twice for delay of about 3 s.
Exposure Compensation 1.0 .0 8M 1/125 125 F5.6 15 Press button and rotate command dial until desired setting appears in control panel and shooting display. At settings other than 0.0, after button is released. icon is displayed in control panel Restrictions on Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is not available in manual exposure mode ( (Fireworks show) is selected in scene mode ( 26). 44) or when Cancelling Exposure Compensation To cancel exposure compensation, choose a value of 0.0.
Exposure Mode (Shooting Modes and Only) More on Photography In (auto) and scene modes, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture to produce optimal exposure. In shooting modes (Custom (Custom 2), a choice of four exposure modes gives the user direct 1) and control over shutter speed and aperture. Mode How it works When to use it Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure.
P: Programmed Auto Flexible Program In programmed auto, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (flexible program). Each combination of shutter speed and aperture will produce the same exposure. 8M 1/60 60 F8.0 15 Shutter speed and aperture shown in shooting display. Asterisk (“*”) appears when flexible program is in effect.
S: Shutter-Priority Auto More on Photography In shutter-priority auto, the user selects the shutter speed by rotating the command dial; aperture is set automatically by the camera in response to lighting conditions. Shutter speed can be set to values between 8 s and ¼,000 s in increments equivalent to 1 EV (one step). 8M 1/1000 1000 F2.8 Rotate command dial until desired shutter speed appears in control panel and shooting display.
Choosing an exposure mode: 40 A: Aperture-Priority Auto 8M 1/60 60 F8.0 Rotate command dial until desired aperture appears in control panel and shooting display. 15 If the selected aperture would result in the picture being under- or over-exposed, the aperture display in the monitor or electronic viewfinder will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another aperture and try again. An aperture of f/8 may not be available at some zoom positions.
M: Manual More on Photography In manual exposure mode, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 8 s and ¼,000 s in increments equivalent to 1 EV (one step), or the shutter can be held open for long time exposures of up to ten minutes (see opposite). Aperture can set to values between the minimum and maximum in increments equivalent to 1/ 3 EV (1/ 3 step). Select shutter speed or aperture.
Choosing an exposure mode: 40 The control panel display is in EVs, rounded to the nearest EV. If the picture would be under- over-exposed by more than 9 EV, the display will show a flashing –9 (underexposure) or +9 (overexposure). If no operations are performed for about eight seconds, the display in the control panel will be replaced by the number of exposures remaining.
Sensitivity (Shooting Modes and Only) More on Photography Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds and smaller apertures. Much as film with a high ISO rating tends to produce “grainy” images, high sensitivities may be associated with “noise”—randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Manual Focus (Shooting Modes and Only) 1 8M 1/125 125 F5.6 15 Press MF ( ) button and rotate command dial until subject is in focus. Focus position (distance from lens) shown by manual focus display in monitor or electronic viewfinder. icon displayed in control panel. 2 Confirm focus in shooting display. Unless Off is selected for Focus options > Focus confirmation ( 94), focus confirmation turns on automatically when manual focus is in effect, and objects that are in focus will be sharply outlined.
Choosing a shooting mode: 15 More on Photography Image Adjustment (Shooting Modes and Only) The shooting menu includes options for controlling white balance, sharpness, contrast, and color saturation. These settings, which are available only in shooting modes and ( 40), can be adjusted according to shooting conditions and the user’s creative intent.
Movies Movie Options (Shooting Modes and Only) Option Description TV movie (640) Movies are recorded at 30 frames per second. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels in size with vertical interlacing. Maximum length for TV movies is 35 s. Small movie Movies are recorded at 15 frames per second. Each frame is (320) 320 × 240 pixels in size. Maximum length for small movies is 180 s.
To choose the type of movie that will be recorded: Movies 1 MY MENU White balance Metering Continuous BSS User setting SET-UP Show all menus 2 MY MENU White balance Metering Continuous BSS User setting SET-UP Show all menus Highlight Continuous. * Display shooting menu. * If Continuous option is not available in MY MENU, select Show all menus and highlight Continuous in full shooting menu ( 74–75).
Recording Movies To record a TV movie, small movie, or sepia movie: Slide the mode selector to and turn the camera on The exposure count display in the monitor shows the maximum total length of the movie that can be recorded. 2 Start recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. While recording is in progress, a REC indicator will be displayed. To pause recording, press the button. Recording will resume when the button is pressed again.
Recording a Time-Lapse Movie Movies Selecting Time-lapse movie from the MOVIE menu displays the menu shown in Step 1, below. 1 TIME-LAPSE MOVIE 2 SET INTERVAL TIME 30s 1m 5m 10m 30m 60m Set interval time AE lock Highlight Set interval time. 3 4 5 SET INTERVAL TIME 30s 1m 5m 10m 30m 60m MY MENU White balance Metering Continuous BSS User setting SET-UP Show all menus TIME-LAPSE MOVIE Display menu of interval options.
7 AE LOCK 8 MY MENU White balance Metering Continuous BSS User setting SET-UP Show all menus Make selection. 10 9 TV 325 1/125 125 F5.6 Return to shooting mode. Start recording. Camera will take pictures at specified interval until shutterrelease button is pressed again, memory card is full, or movie has reached maximum length. Use a Reliable Power Source If possible, use the optional EH-53 AC adapter when recording time-lapse movies.
Viewing Movies Movies To play a movie back, slide the mode selector to 02.01.2004 and display the movie in full-frame playback (movie 12:00 icon). Press the button files are indicated by a to begin playback. If the movie was recorded with the TV movie (640), Small movie (320), or Sepia movie 320 option, sound recorded with the movie will be played back over the camera’s built-in speaker. To Press 100NIKON 0001.MOV 0001 MOV 1 Description Start / pause / resume playback Press button to start playback.
More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera Full-Frame Playback 100NIKON 0001.JPG 0001 JPG 02.01.2004 10:20 1 8M 1 Viewing Additional Pictures Press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame number. Photo Information Press the button to hide or view photo information ( 02.01.2004 10:20 8M 100NIKON 0001.JPG 0001 JPG 1 1 58).
More on Playback Creating HI-Quality Copies of RAW Images (Full-Frame Playback) HI-quality (TIFF) copies can be created from RAW-quality images, allowing the pictures to be viewed in any application that supports TIFF. The copy will have the same file name as the original, with “.TIF” in place of the extension “.NEF” (if the original is named “DSCN0001.NEF,” the copy will be named “DSCN0001.TIF”). To create a copy, slide the mode selector to and follow the steps below. 1 02.01.2004 10:25 100NIKON 0002.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback To Press 1 2 3 4 Description Highlight pictures Press multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight pictures. Page through pictures Rotate the command dial to scroll through thumbnails a page at a time. Change number of pictures displayed With four thumbnails displayed, press ( ) button once ( ) / to view nine thumbnails.
Photo Information More on Playback In full-screen review and full-frame playback, information about each picture is superimposed on the image. There are six pages of photo information for each picture. Rotate the command dial to cycle through photo information as follows: Page 1 ⇔ Page 2 ⇔ Page 3 ⇔ Page 4 ⇔ Page 5 ⇔ Page 6 ⇔ Page 1. Page 1 (File Information) 1 2 02.01.2004 10:20 3 8M FINE 100NIKON 0001.
Page 4 (Shooting Information, continued) WHITE BAL SATURATION SHARPNESS DIGITAL TELE CONVERTER FILE SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 :AUTO AUTO :0 :AUTO AUTO :X1.00 X1.00 :OFF OFF :2440KB 2440KB White balance Color saturation Sharpening Digital zoom Converter lens setting File size More on Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page 5 (Exposure Information) 0001. JPG 1 1/500 F4.2 0.0 AUTO 2 3 4 1 Thumbnail preview (flashing border marks image highlights — i.e.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom More on Playback Use the ( ) button to zoom in on still pictures displayed in full-screen review or full-frame playback. 1.2 Scroll To Press Description Zoom in ( Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of 6 ×. While image is zoomed in, icon and zoom ratio are displayed in top left corner of monitor.
Additional time is required to display RAW- or HI-quality images. If a message is displayed when the button is pressed to zoom in on the image, wait until the message clears from the display and then try again. Cropping Pictures Copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon digital camera.
Creating Small Copies: Small Picture More on Playback To create a small copy of the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the shutter-release button. 1 SMALL PIC Create small picture file? No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. 2 SMALL PIC Create small picture file? No Yes Highlight Yes. * * To exit without creating small copy, highlight No and press multi selector to right. 3 Create copy and return to playback.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback To Press 19” 19 Description Record memo Memo of up 20 s can be recorded while button is pressed. Recording ends after about 20 s or when button is released. Play memo If icon appears in file information display during playback, memo can be played back over the built-in speaker by pressing button. Playback ends when entire recording has been played back or button is pressed a second time. Pause / resume playback Press sume.
Viewing Pictures on TV The EG-E5000 audio / video (A / V) cable included with the camera can be used to connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR). More on Playback Choosing a Video Mode The Video mode item in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL ( 135). Be sure that the mode selected matches the standard used by the video device. 1 2 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A / V cable.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Before transferring pictures to a computer, set the USB option in the camera setup menu to match the computer’s operating system ( 134). The camera supports two options: Mass storage (the default option) and PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol). USB PTP Mass storage Operating system USB option Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later) Choose Mass storage or PTP.
Connecting the USB Cable More on Playback Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confirming that the camera is off, connect the UC-E1 USB cable as shown below. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. UC-E1 USB cable When the camera is turned on, the lens will extend and will be displayed in the control panel. All controls except the power switch will be inactive.
Disconnecting the Camera Windows XP Home Edition / Windows XP Professional Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears. Windows 2000 Professional Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears. Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears.
Printing Pictures More on Playback To print the pictures from the camera memory card: • select pictures for printing using the Print set option and take the memory card to a digital print service center ( 116) • select pictures for printing using the Print set option and insert the memory card into a personal photo printer equipped with a card slot ( 116) • use the USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer and print pictures directly from the camera ( 69) • transfer the pictures u
Printing Via Direct USB Connection Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Set the USB option to PTP ( Connect the USB Cable ( Print • Print selected pictures ( • Print DPOF print order ( 69) 70) 70) 72) Step 1 — Set the USB Option to PTP Before pictures can be printed via direct USB connection, the USB option in the setup menu must be set to PTP ( 134; the default option is Mass storage). Be sure to change the USB option before connecting the printer.
Step 2 — Connect the USB Cable More on Playback After confirming that the camera is off, connect the UC-E1 USB cable as shown below. UC-E1 USB cable Turn the camera and printer on. The menu shown at right will be displayed in the camera monitor. PictBridge Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Cancel Step 3 — Print To print selected pictures: PictBridge 1 2 Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Cancel PRINT SELECTION 02. 01. 2004 10: 35 MENU BK Highlight Print selection.
4 1 4 MENU BK Use multi selector to specify number of prints (up to 9). To deselect picture, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. Repeat steps 3–5 to select additional pictures. PRINT SELECTION 3 3 02. 01. 2004 10: 35 4 MENU BK 6 4 QUICK Set CONFIRM 1 4 QUICK Set 1 1 2 4 5 3 View selected pictures. Press multi selector up, right, left, or down to view 1 pictures not visible in display. After 3 confirming selection, press button again to proceed to next step.
More on Playback The Print set option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” that specifies the pictures to be printed, the number copies of each print, and the information to be included on the prints ( 116). To print the current print order: 1 PictBridge 2 Print selection Print all images Begin print Confirm Cancel DPOF printing Cancel Highlight DPOF printing.
5 DPOF PRINTING PLEASE CHECK PRINTER STATUS 006 prints 6 Begin print Confirm Cancel Return to DPOF PRINTING menu. More on Playback DPOF PRINTING PLEASE CHECK PRINTER STATUS 006 prints Begin print Confirm Cancel Highlight Begin print. * * Select Confirm to return to Step 4, Cancel to exit without printing pictures. 7 Printing 001 006 Start printing. To interrupt printing before all images have been printed, press button and then turn camera off and disconnect USB cable.
Menu Guide The Shooting Menu (Shooting Modes and Only) Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu In shooting modes (Custom 1) and (Custom 2), the settings listed opposite can be adjusted from the shooting menu. To display the shooting menu, slide the mode selector to and follow the steps below. 1 2 8M 1/125 125 F5.6 Select shooting mode 15 or MY MENU White balance Metering Continuous BSS User setting SET-UP Show all menus Display shooting menu. * . * Illustration shows default menu.
ALL MENU White balance Metering Continuous BSS Image adjustment Saturation control User setting ALL MENU Image sharpening Lens Exposure options Focus options Zoom options Speedlight opt.
White Balance Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu WHITE BALANCE 1/2 The color of the light reflected from an object varies Auto with the color of the light source. The human brain White bal preset Daylight is able to adapt to such changes in color, with the reIncandescent sult that we see white objects as white, regardless of Fluorescent Cloudy whether they are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under Speedlight incandescent lighting.
Using the shooting menu: 74 When white balance is set to (Fluorescent), a menu of three different bulb types is available. Option Bulb type FL1 White (W) FL2 Daylight White / Neutral (N) FL3 Daylight (D) To fine-tune white balance: 1 WHITE BALANCE Auto White bal preset Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Speedlight 1/2 Highlight white balance option.
Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had (White bal been taken under white light). When preset) is selected from the white-balance menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu shown above at right will be displayed.
Using the shooting menu: 74 Metering Choose a metering method suited to the composition and lighting conditions. Matrix Spot How it works When to use it Camera compares measurements from 256 areas of frame with library of Recommended for most situations. typical compositions to set exposure for entire frame. Ensures that subject in metering target Camera meters area is correctly exposed even if background shown by square in center is much brighter or darker. Can be used of monitor.
Continuous Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu Use the options in this menu to capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. CONTINUOUS 1/2 Single Continuous H Continuous L Multi-shot 16 Ultra HS 5 shot buffer Option Description Single Camera takes one picture each time shutter-release button is pressed.
Using the shooting menu: 74 Focus, Exposure, and White Balance At settings other than Single, focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by the first picture in each series. Ultra HS If the monitor is swivelled to point in the same direction as the lens during shooting, the display in the monitor will be inverted. During shooting, progress is shown by the zoom indicator in the monitor, from S (start) to E (end).
Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu Interval Timer Photography To display the menu shown in Step 1, below, highlight Time lapse in the CONTINUOUS menu and press the multi selector to the right. 1 TIME LAPSE 2 SET INTERVAL TIME 30s 1m 5m 10m 30m 60m Set interval time AE lock Highlight Set interval time. 3 4 5 SET INTERVAL TIME 30s 1m 5m 10m 30m 60m MY MENU White balance Metering Continuous BSS User setting SET-UP Show all menus TIME LAPSE Display menu of interval options.
Using the shooting menu: 7 AE LOCK 8 MY MENU White balance Metering Continuous BSS User setting SET-UP Show all menus Make selection. 10 Choose On to fix exposure and auto white balance for entire series at values for first picture, Off to meter new values for exposure and white balance with each shot. 9 INTVL 8M 1/125 125 F5.6 15 Return to shooting mode. Start recording.
Best Shot Selector (BSS) Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu The options in the “best-shot selector” (BSS) menu are recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or overexposure. Option BEST SHOT SELECTOR Off On Exposure BSS Description Off BSS off. On Camera takes shots while shutter-release button is pressed, to a maximum of ten.
Using the shooting menu: 74 BSS At settings other than Off, the current BSS setting is indicated by an icon in the shooting display. 1/125 125 F5.6 85 Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu Restrictions on BSS BSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if the composition is changed while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
Image Adjustment Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu The options in the image adjustment menu control contrast. IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Auto Normal More contrast Less contrast Option Description Auto Camera automatically adjusts contrast according to shooting conditions. Normal Camera performs same standard contrast adjustment on all pictures. Suitable for a wide variety of scenes, from dark to bright. Picture processed to emphasize difference between light and dark More areas, enhancing contrast.
Using the shooting menu: 74 Saturation Control Option +2 Maximum SATURATION CONTROL Maximum Enhanced Normal Moderate Minimum Black&white Description +1 Enhanced Use for vivid, photoprint effect when taking pictures that will be printed “as is,” without further modification. ±0 Normal Recommended for most situations. –1 Moderate Use when taking pictures that will later be retouched on a computer. –2 Minimum Pictures recorded in black-and-white.
User Setting Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu USER SETTING The User Setting menu can be used in place of the button to choose the shooting mode. Choose from Auto Scene Auto ( ), Scene (scene mode), Custom 1 (shooting Custom 1 mode ), and Custom 2 (shooting mode ).
Using the shooting menu: 74 Image Sharpening IMAGE SHARPENING Auto High Normal Low Off Option Description Auto Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; amount of sharpening varies from shot to shot. High Pictures processed to increase sharpness, making edges more distinct. Normal Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all images. Low Sharpening reduced below normal level. Off No sharpening performed.
Lens Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu The lens menu is used to adjust camera settings for optimal results with the optional converter lenses and adapters listed below. Note that these accessories can only be used with a lens adapter ring ( 137). For complete information on use and handling, see the documentation provided with each converter lens. LENS Normal Wide adapter Telephoto Fisheye Option Description Normal No modifications are made to settings.
Using the shooting menu: 74 Exposure Options EXPOSURE OPTIONS Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu The exposure options menu contains two options for controlling exposure. AE lock Bulb/Time AE Lock Autoexposure (AE) lock produces a series of pictures with the same exposure and white balance. This can be used when taking photographs that will later be joined into a single image after transfer to a computer (e.g., a 360 ° virtual-reality image).
Bulb / Time Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu In mode M (manual exposure mode), shutter speed can be set to BULB or TIME for long exposures of up to ten minutes ( 45). This menu controls how long exposures are made. BULB/TIME Bulb release Timed release Long Exposures Longer exposure times increase the amount of noise visible in the picture; we recommend that noise reduction ( 101) be turned on for long exposures.
Using the shooting menu: 74 Focus Options FOCUS OPTIONS Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu The focus options menu contains three options controlling focus settings. AF area mode Auto-focus mode Focus confirmation AF Area Mode In (auto) mode, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. In shooting modes and (and in some scene modes; 24–27), five focus areas are available, making it possible to focus on off-center subjects without using focus lock.
Auto-Focus Mode Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu Auto-focus mode determines how the camera focuses. The option selected also applies when shooting movies. AUTO-FOCUS MODE Single AF Continuous AF Option Description Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus locks while shutter-release button is held in this position. Note that pictures can be taken even if camera is not in focus; check focus indicator before shooting.
Using the shooting menu: 74 Zoom Options ZOOM OPTIONS Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu The zoom options menu contains options for digital and optical zoom. Digital tele Fixed aperture Zoom Speed Digital Tele When On is selected, pressing the button for about two seconds at the maximum optical zoom position activates digital zoom. When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the center focus area and center-weighted metering is used.
Speedlight Options Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu The Speedlight opt. menu contains three options for controlling the built-in Speedlight and optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe. SPEEDLIGHT OPT. Pop Up Flash exp. comp. Speedlight cntrl Pop Up Controls whether the built-in Speedlight pops up automatically when required.
Using the shooting menu: 74 Speedlight Cntrl Option Auto Int & ext active SPEEDLIGHT CNTRL Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu This option is used to control the built-in and optional Speedlights when using optional flash accessories mounted on the camera’s accessory shoe. Auto Int & ext active Internal off Description Optional Speedlight fires, if attached. not, built-in Speedlight fires instead. If Both optional and built-in Speedlights fire. Internal off Built-in Speedlight turns off.
Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu Using Optional Speedlights Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. Set the Speedlight flash mode to TTL before shooting. At this setting, the optional Speedlight will be controlled by the camera in response to flash mode ( 34) and Speedlight opt. ( 96) settings. When the flash fires, the amount of light produced by the optional Speedlight is measured by the camera’s photocell, and the length of the flash adjusted to ensure optimal exposure.
Using the shooting menu: 74 Auto Bracketing 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. Auto bracketing can be used to vary these settings automatically over a series of pictures, “bracketing” a selected exposure-compensation or white-balance setting. Off Off Auto bracketing WB bracketing Description Restores normal exposure and white balance.
Autoexposure Bracketing Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu When Auto bracketing is selected, exposure varies with each shot; the number of shots and amount of exposure compensation performed are selected from the sub-menu shown at right. Values are added to the exposure compensation value selected with the button ( 39). Bracketing is performed by varying shutter speed (exposure mode A and M), aperture (exposure mode S), or shutter speed and aperture (exposure mode P). AUTO BRACKETING 3 3 3 5 5 5 0. 3 0.
Using the shooting menu: 74 Noise Reduction At slow shutter speeds, “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear in pictures, particularly in shadows. Noise reduction can be used to reduce noise at shutter speeds of ¼ s or slower. NOISE REDUCTION Option Description On Noise reduction takes effect at shutter speeds of about ¼ s or slower. Time required to save pictures to memory card more than doubles. Off Noise reduction off; camera functions normally.
Reset Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu Select this option to restore settings for the current shooting mode (mode or ) to their original state. Option No Reset Description RESET Confirm reset of user settings 1 to default values. No Reset Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Restore settings to default values. Choosing Reset restores the following options for the current shooting mode (Custom1 or Custom 2) to their default values. Changes to settings made in the remaining mode are unaffected.
Using the shooting menu: 74 My Menu 1 ALL MENU Noise reduction Reset My menu CF card format SET-UP 3/3 2 Highlight My menu. 3 MY MENU Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu This option determines which of the nineteen items in the full shooting menu appear in the five-item custom button is pressed in menu displayed when the and . At default settings, the shooting modes custom menu contains white balance, metering, continuous, BSS, and User Setting options.
CF Card Format Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu CF card format formats memory cards for use in the camera. Note that formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain, including protected pictures and any other data that may be on the card. Before formatting, be sure to transfer any valued pictures to a computer ( 65–67). Option No Description Exit without formatting memory card. Format memory card. Message shown at right displayed while formatting is in progress.
The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options: PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 PLAYBACK MENU 2/2 Move image CF card format Small pic SET-UP Delete 106–107 Folders 108–111 Slide show 112–113 Protect 114 Hide image 115 Print set 116–117 Auto transfer 118–119 PLAYBACK MENU 2/2 Move image 120–121 CF card format 104, 121 Small pic 121 SET-UP 122–136 To display the playback menu: 1 2 Select mode.
Delete The delete menu contains the following options: Menu Guide — The Playback Menu Option Description DELETE Selected images Erase all images Selected images Delete selected pictures. Erase all images Delete all pictures. Deleting Selected Pictures DELETE 1 2 Selected images Erase all images ERASE SELECTED IMAGES 02. 01. 2004 10: 35 MENU BK Highlight Selected images. 3 2 MENU BK 4 QUICK Set Scroll through pictures. Current picture displayed at bottom of screen.
Using the playback menu: 105 Deleting All Pictures Highlight Erase all images. Selected images Erase all images 2 ERASE ALL IMAGES Erasing all images Exclude No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select: • Select Yes to delete all pictures that are neither hidden nor protected • Select No to exit without deleting pictures Before Deletion Once deleted, pictures can not be recovered.
Folders Menu Guide — The Playback Menu By default, pictures are stored in a folder with the name NIKON. To make it easier to locate pictures during playback, additional folders can be created to organize pictures by theme. The playback Folders menu is used create and manage folders, and to select the folder from which pictures will be played back.
Using the playback menu: 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to create new five-letter folder name. Press button to exit without creating folder. PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 Delete Folders Slide show Protect Hide image Print set Auto transfer Highlight last letter and press multi selector to right to complete operation and exit to playback menu. Renaming Existing Folders 1 FOLDERS RENAME 2 New Rename Delete Highlight Rename. OSAKA TOKYO KOBE Display list of existing folders. * * Folder NIKON can not be renamed.
Deleting Folders Menu Guide — The Playback Menu FOLDERS 1 2 New Rename Delete Highlight Delete. DELETE OSAKA TOKYO KOBE Display list of existing folders. * * Folder NIKON can not be deleted. DELETE 3 Highlight folder name. OSAKA TOKYO KOBE 4 Delete DELETE : OSAKA Confirm folder deletion? No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select.
Using the playback menu: 105 Choosing a Folder for Playback FOLDERS 1 2 Folders Folders All folders NIKON Highlight folder. To view pictures in all folders, highlight All folders. 3 02.01.2004 10:35 8M PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 Delete Folders Slide show Protect Hide image Print set Auto transfer Select folder and return to playback menu. 100NIKON Return to playback. Most recent pic0004.JPG 0004 JPG ture in current folder is displayed.
Slide Show Menu Guide — The Playback Menu This option is used to play back the pictures in the current folder an automated “slide show.” Hidden pictures are not played back. Option Description Start SLIDE SHOW Start Frame intvl Loop Pause QUICK Start slide show. Frame intvl Choose how long each picture is displayed. If this option is checked, slide show will repeat until button is pressed. Loop To view a slide show: SLIDE SHOW 1 Start Frame intvl Loop 2 Pause QUICK Highlight Start.
Using the playback menu: Changing the Display Interval The slide show menu on the previous page and the pause dialog shown above contain a Frame intvl option for choosing how long each picture will be displayed. To change the display interval, highlight Frame intvl and press the multi selector to the right. The menu of interval settings shown at right will be displayed; highlight the desired setting and press the multi selector to the right.
Protect Menu Guide — The Playback Menu This option is used to protect pictures from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted by pressbutton or using the options in the Delete ing the menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted. PROTECT 1 02. 01. 2004 10: 25 MENU BK 02. 01. 2004 10: 25 2 4 PROTECT MENU BK 2 4 QUICK Set Select current picture. Selected pictures marked by icon.
Using the playback menu: 105 Hide Image HIDE IMAGE 1 02. 01. 2004 10: 25 MENU BK 02. 01. 2004 10: 25 2 4 4 QUICK Set HIDE IMAGE 02. 01. 2004 10: 25 QUICK Set Repeat steps 1–2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, select and press multi selector up or down. To exit without changing selection, press button. 2 MENU BK 2 Scroll through pictures. Current picture displayed at bottom of screen. 3 HIDE IMAGE MENU BK 2 4 QUICK Set Select current picture.
Print Set Menu Guide — The Playback Menu Print set is used to select pictures for printing on devices that support PictBridge or Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), to choose the number of copies to be printed, and to specify the information to be included with each print. For information on printing the pictures in the print order, see “More on Playback: Printing Pictures” ( 68).
Using the playback menu: 5 PRINT SELECTION 02. 01. 2004 10: 25 MENU BK 6 3 2 Use multi selector to specify number of prints (up to 9). To deselect picture, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. Repeat steps 3–5 to select additional pictures. To exit without al4 tering print order, press button. QUICK Set PRINT SELECTION Date : Info : Done Off Off Done Complete print order and display menu of print options.
Auto Transfer Menu Guide — The Playback Menu When the camera is connected to a computer running PictureProject, pictures can be transferred (copied) to the computer ( 65). PictureProject can be used to transfer all pictures or only those pictures selected in advance using Auto transfer. Option AUTO TRANSFER Selected images All images Cancel transfer Description Selected images Select pictures for transfer. All images Cancel transfer Mark all pictures for transfer.
Using the playback menu: 6 Complete operation. Menu Guide — The Playback Menu PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 Delete Folders Slide show Protect Hide image Print set Auto transfer 105 Marking All Pictures for Transfer 1 AUTO TRANSFER Highlight All images. Selected images All images Cancel transfer 2 ALL IMAGES All images will be transferred. OK? No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed.
Move Image Menu Guide — The Playback Menu To move pictures to another folder on the memory card: SELECT SOURCE FOLDER OSAKA TOKYO KOBE 1 SELECT SOURCE FOLDER 2 SELECT IMAGE(S) 02. 01. 2004 10: 35 OSAKA TOKYO KOBE 4 MENU BK Select source folder. 3 Display selection dialog. SELECT IMAGE(S) 02. 01. 2004 10: 25 MENU BK 2 4 4 Repeat steps 3–4 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, select and press multi selector up or down. To exit without changing selection, press button.
Using the playback menu: 7 SELECT DEST. FOLDER 105 Highlight destination folder. 8 MOVE IMAGE(S)? Confirm image move to another folder? No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select: • Select Yes to move pictures to selected folder • Select No to exit without moving pictures CF Card Format CF card format formats memory cards for use in the camera. See “The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format” ( 104).
The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: Menu Guide — The Setup Menu SET-UP Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off 1/3 SET-UP 2/3 CF card format Controls Shot confirmation info.txt USB Video mode Reset all SET-UP 3/3 Date imprint Firmware version SET-UP 1/3 Language 124 Date 124–125 Folders 126 Monitor options 126–128 Seq.
(Auto) Mode SET-UP Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off 2 SET-UP User setting Highlight SET-UP. 1/3 Display setup menu. Scene Mode SET-UP 1 SET-UP Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off 2 User setting SET-UP MENU BK QUICK Set Highlight SET-UP. Shooting Modes 1 (Custom 1) and MY MENU White balance Metering Continuous BSS User setting SET-UP Show all menus 1/3 Display setup menu. (Custom 2) 2 Highlight SET-UP.
Language Menu Guide — The Setup Menu Choose the language for camera menus and messages from Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), (Simplified Chinese), and (Korean). LANGUAGE Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska MENU Bk QUICK Set Date The date menu contains the following options: Option Description Date Set camera to current date and time ( 11).
Using the setup menu: 122–123 To switch between home and travel destination time zones: TIME ZONE 02. 01. 2004 12 : 00 2 London, Casablanca Time Zone DaylightSaving Madrid, Paris, Berlin Time Zone DaylightSaving Highlight home ( ) or travel destination ( ) time zone (dot marks item currently selected). * SET-UP Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off 1/3 Select highlighted time zone. Clock set to time in selected zone.
Folders Menu Guide — The Setup Menu In addition to creating, renaming, and deleting folders ( 108), the folders option in the setup menu can be used to select the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight a folder and then press the multi selector to the right to select. Until a new folder is chosen, all new pictures will be stored in the selected folder.
Using the setup menu: 122–123 Review Options Option REVIEW OPTIONS Menu Guide — The Setup Menu This option controls whether pictures are displayed after shooting (picture review) in shooting modes (Custom 1) and (Custom 2). Review On Review Off Description Review Pictures are displayed for about one second afOn ter shooting. Review Pictures are not displayed after shooting. Off Brightness This option controls monitor brightness.
Start-up Display Menu Guide — The Setup Menu Start-up display controls whether the monitor or the electronic viewfinder lights when the camera is turned on. This option takes effect in shooting modes (Custom 1) and (Custom 2) only; in all other modes, the monitor functions normally. Regardless of the setting chosen, the user can still switch between displays using the button when the camera is in shooting mode.
Using the setup menu: 122–123 Seq. Numbers SEQ. NUMBERS On Off Reset Option Description On When new folder is created, new memory card inserted, or memory card formatted, file numbering continues from last number used. This minimizes number of images with same file name, making it easier to manage images after transfer to computer. Off File numbering reset to 0001 when new folder is created, new memory card inserted, or memory card formatted. Reset Clears last file number from memory.
Shutter Sound Menu Guide — The Setup Menu Shutter sound controls the “beep” made by the camera speaker.
Using the setup menu: 122–123 Auto Off CF Card Format CF card format formats memory cards for use in the camera. See “The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format” ( 104). CF CARD FORMAT WARNING! All images will be deleted ! No Format 2CR5 (DL245) Batteries When powered by a six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery, the camera may become hot if left on for an extended period. We recommend that you set Auto off to five minutes or less when using this type of battery.
Controls This menu contains the following options: Menu Guide — The Setup Menu Option FUNC CONTROLS Description Specify function performed by AE-L, AF-L Specify function performed by button. FUNC AE-L, AF-L button. FUNC Assigning frequently-used functions to the button allows the selected settings to be adjusted one-handed, without accessing the camera menus.
Using the setup menu: 122–123 AE-L, AF-L Option AE-L & AF-L AE-L, AF-L AE-L & AF-L AE-L AF-L Description button locks both focus and exposure. AE-L button locks exposure only. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. AF-L button locks focus only. Exposure locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Shot Confirmation If On is selected for this option, the self-timer lamp will light after shooting to confirm that the shutter has been released.
info.txt Menu Guide — The Setup Menu INFO.TXT When pictures are recorded with On selected for info.txt, information about each image is added to On an independent text file (“info.txt”) stored in the same Off folder as the picture. When the contents of the memory card are viewed on a computer, this file can be read with a text browser such as Notepad or SimpleText. If Off (the default option) is selected, photo information will no longer be recorded to the info.txt file.
Using the setup menu: 122–123 Video Mode VIDEO MODE Menu Guide — The Setup Menu Before connecting the camera to a video device such as a television or VCR ( 64), choose a video mode setting that matches the video standard used by the device. The camera supports NTSC and PAL standards. NTSC PAL Reset All Restore settings to default values. Option No Reset Description Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged.
Date Imprint Menu Guide — The Setup Menu The date imprint option is used to imprint the date or the date and time of recording on pictures as they are recorded to the memory card. It can not be used to imprint a date stamp on pictures after recording. Option DATE IMPRINT Off Date Date and time Description Off Time and date do not appear on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for this camera. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details. Carrying case CS-CP11 soft case PC card adapters EC-AD1 PC card adapter Converter lenses • FC-E9 fisheye converter (0.2 ×) (require lens • WC-E80 wide-angle converter (0.8 ×) adapter ring) • TC-E15ED telephoto converter (1.
Technical Notes The HN-CP11 and HR-E5700 Lens Hoods When using the HN-CP11 or HR-E5700, remove the camera lens cap and attach the hood as shown at right. A 77-mm (3˝) filter can be screwed into the HN-CP11 as shown (note that dust on the filter may be visible in pictures taken at short rang[Close up; 26] modes). es in macro close-up [ 37] and Filters can not be mounted on the HR-E5700. Remove lens hoods when using the built-in Speedlight or an optional flash accessory mounted on the camera accessory shoe.
Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use with the COOLPIX 8700: SanDisk Lexar Media EC-CF All capacities CompactFlash (SDCFB) 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB Ultra (SDCFH) 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB Ultra II (SDCFH) 256 MB 4 × USB 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 8 × USB 512 MB 12 × USB 16 × USB 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 24 × USB 24 × WA USB Renesas Technology Compact FLASH HB28 (Hitachi) Microdrive DSCM 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 10512 (512 MB), 11000 (1 GB)
Caring for Your Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device: Technical Notes Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, monitor, or to the connector, card slot, or battery chamber covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.
Cleaning Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor or electronic viewfinder break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Body Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Storage Technical Notes Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not store the camera case (available separately) in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. (Flashes) NEW CITY IS IN THE CURRENT TIME ZONE WARNING ! ! BATTERY EXHAUSTED Problem Solution Set clock to current date and time. No need to specify new time Travel destination is in zone if travel destination is same time zone as home in same time zone as home location. location. Clock not set. 11 124 Turn camera off and replace battery.
Display Technical Notes IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGES Problem • Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera, or error occurred while saving picture. • Camera has run out of file numbers. • Camera can not copy picture using small picture or crop options. No pictures on memory card, or current folder contains no images. ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN All pictures in current folder are hidden.
Display SYSTEM ERROR Solution Turn camera off and then on Error has occurred during again. If error persists, conlens operation. tact retailer or Nikon service representative. Turn camera off, unplug optional AC adapter (if using), Error has occurred in cam- remove and reinsert batteries, era’s internal circuitry. * and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. — 8 * The letters Err appear in the control panel when a system error has occurred.
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 right-most column for information on solving the problems listed here. Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.
4 127 141 55 14 14 18 104 10 34 16 150 39 42 43 39 42 43 18 20 40 34 16 46 40 84 36 46 101 147 Technical Notes Problem Solution • Ambient lighting too bright: use electronic viewfinder. Monitor is • Monitor brightness needs adjustment. hard to read • Monitor is dirty: clean monitor. • Camera is in playback mode. • Batteries are exhausted. No picture is • Number of exposures remaining is zero: insufficient memory to taken when record picture at current image quality and size settings.
Problem Technical Notes Flash does not fire Digital zoom unavailable Colors are unnatural File can not be played back Can not create copy using small picture or crop options Can not zoom in on picture No picture displayed on TV PictureProject does not start when camera is connected or memory card inserted in card reader or card slot 148 Solution 34 • Flash is off.
Specifications E8700 digital camera Effective pixels 8.0 million CCD Image size (pixels) 23 Lens Focal length f/-number Construction 8 × Zoom Nikkor F=8.9–71.2 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 35–280 mm) f/2.8 – f/4.2 14 elements in 10 groups Digital zoom Up to 4 × (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 1120 mm) ˝ high-density CCD; total pixels: 8.
Technical Notes Sensitivity Approximately equivalent to ISO 50, 100, 200, 400; Auto (auto gain to ISO 200 equivalent) Self-timer 10- or 3-second duration Built-in Speedlight Range (Auto ISO) Sync method W: 0.5 – 4.1 m/1´ 8˝– 13´5˝ Automatic sync control Accessory shoe Sync contact Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock X-contact only Storage Media File system File formats T: 0.5 – 2.
Index A A, see Exposure mode Accessory shoe, 2 , 96 AC adapter, 9, 137 AE-L, 20, 133 AE-L, AF-L, 133 AE / AF lock button, 20, 133 AE lock, 20, 133 AF, see Autofocus AF●, see Focus indicator AF area mode, 93 AF-assist illuminator, 19 Aperture, 40–45 Audio, see Movies, Voice memo Audio / video out connector, 64 Auto-focus mode, 94 Autofocus, 18 Auto bracketing, 99–100 Auto off, 17, 131 Auto transfer, 118–119 B Back light, 27 Backlit subjects, 27, 34 BASIC, 30 Batteries, 8–9 , 14 2CR5 (DL245), 8–9 EN-EL1, 8–
Technical Notes F Files, see Image files File numbering, 22, 129 Fill flash, 34–35 FINE, 30 Fireworks show, 26 Firmware, 136 Firmware version, 136 Fixed aperture, 95 Flash, 34–36, 96–98 built-in, 2, 34–36 mode, 34–36 optional, 97–98, 137 range, 35 Flash exp. comp.
Q Quality, see Image quality button, 21 Quick review, 21 QuickTime, see Movies R RAW, 22, 30–31, 33, 56, 150 converting to TIFF, 56 Red-eye reduction, 34 Release speed, 126 Reset, 102 Reset all, 135 Resizing pictures, 62, 121 Review options, 127 S S, see Exposure mode Saturation control, 87 SB●, see Flash indicator Scene mode, 23–29 Self-portraits, 4, 37, 38 Self-timer, 37, 38 Self-timer lamp, 2, 38 Sensitivity, 36, 46 Sepia movie 320, 49–51, 54, 87 Seq.
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