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Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX L27 Let your camera take over G (Easy Auto) Mode................................................. A 32 When you aim the camera at your subject, the camera selects the appropriate settings for you. It’s easy to take pictures in situations that normally require difficult settings, such as when shooting with backlighting or shooting at night. Simply press the shutter-release button to capture beautiful shots quickly and easily.
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L27 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A x) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
Attaching the Camera Strap 1 2 Introduction 3 iii
About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 9). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A 1).
Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Description C This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the camera. A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.” Introduction B This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
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.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was 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 Introduction Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices Introduction Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
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. Introduction This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.
Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths. Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Before replacing the batteries, turn the product off. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only the batteries approved for use in this product (A 10).
Introduction • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. • • • • xii Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Chargers (available separately) Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.
CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs included with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Introduction Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Introduction xiv 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.
Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc.
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................... ii Introduction Read This First ....................................................... ii Attaching the Camera Strap.............................. iii About This Manual .................................................. iv Information and Precautions............................ vi For Your Safety ..................................................... x WARNINGS ...............................................................
Focusing............................................................... 57 Using Face Detection .......................................... 57 Focus Lock.................................................................. 58 Playback Features....................................... 61 Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 73 Recording Movies ............................................. 74 Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Movie Menu)............................... 77 Playing Back Movies ....
Introduction xviii The Playback Menu ................................... E31 a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)............... E31 b Slide Show ................................................. E34 d Protect......................................................... E35 f Rotate Image ............................................ E37 h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) ....................................... E38 The Movie Menu ........................................
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body....................................................2 Using Menus (d Button).....................................4 The Monitor.............................................................6 Parts of the Camera This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor. Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................6 Playback Mode ...................................
The Camera Body 5 1 23 4 Lens cover closed 6 7 Parts of the Camera 8 10 2 9 1 Shutter-release button.................................... 24 5 Flash ............................................................................44 6 Lens cover 7 Microphone............................................................74 2 Zoom control........................................................ 23 f : Wide-angle .............................................. 23 g : Telephoto.............................
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 15 14 11 10 1 Flash lamp............................................................... 46 10 Battery chamber ..................................................10 2 b (e movie-record) button..................... 74 11 Memory card slot ................................................12 3 A (shooting mode) button...32, 33, 39, 42 12 USB/audio/video output connector.......65 4 c (playback) button....................................... 26 13 Connector cover..................
Using Menus (d Button) You can use the multi selector and the k button to navigate the menus. 1 Press the d button. 2 • The menu is displayed. Press the multi selector J. • The current tab is displayed in yellow. Shooting menu Tab Parts of the Camera 3 Press H or I to select another tab. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Motion detec tion Sound settings Auto off 4 4 Image mode White balance Continuous Color options Press the k button.
5 Press H or I to select an item in the menu. 6 • The settings for the item you selected are displayed. Motion detection Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Motion detec tion Sound settings Auto off Press H or I to select a setting. Auto O ff 8 Press the k button. • The setting you selected is applied. • When you are finished using the menu, press the d button. Parts of the Camera 7 Press the k button.
The Monitor • The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when you turn on the camera and also when you operate the camera, and disappears after a few seconds (Monitor settings (A 82) > Photo info > Auto info). Shooting Mode Parts of the Camera 31 30 29 4 2 1 5 6 7 3 10 8 28 10 27 9 10 26 25 24 23 22 29m 0s 6 14 +1.0 21 20 11 12 13 15 1/250 F 3.
Shooting mode.............................32, 33, 39, 42 17 Internal memory indicator ............................18 2 Macro mode .......................................................... 49 18 Aperture value ......................................................25 3 Zoom indicator ............................................ 23, 49 19 Shutter speed........................................................25 4 Focus indicator..................................................... 24 20 Focus area....
Playback Mode 1 16 2 3 15/05/2013 12:00 9999. JPG 4 5 15 14 13 6 Parts of the Camera 12 999/ 999 11 10 999/ 999 9999/9999 a 8 7 8 1m 0s 1m 0s 9 b 1 Date of recording ............................................... 14 10 Internal memory indicator ............................26 2 Time of recording............................................... 14 11 Movie playback indicator...............................78 3 Battery level indicator......................................
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................18 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................20 Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................22 Step 4 Focus and Shoot..............................................................
Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 • Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2 Insert the batteries. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the batteries.
B Removing the Batteries • Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • The camera, batteries, or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card. B Notes About the Batteries • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page xi and in “Batteries” (F4) before use.
Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 1 Turn off the camera and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. 2 • When the camera turns off, the monitor turns off. • Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2 1 Insert a memory card. • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
B Formatting a Memory Card • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera. • All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Copy any data on the card that you wish to keep to a computer before formatting. • To format a memory card, insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card (E53) in the setup menu (A 82).
Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and then the monitor turns on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).
4 Press J or K to select your home time zone and then press the k button. • Press H to enable daylight saving time. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable daylight saving time. 5 Press H or I to select the date format and then press the k button. Date format Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time, and then press the k button. Date and time • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, and minute).
8 Press the A button. • The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen is displayed. 9 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 16 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the k button. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A 20). • To switch to another shooting mode, press H or I before pressing the k button. Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu.
C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language (E54) and Time zone and date (E44) settings in the z setup menu (A 82). • You can enable and disable daylight saving time by selecting the z setup menu > Time zone and date (E44) > Time zone. When enabled, the clock moves forward one hour; when disabled, the clock moves back one hour.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Battery Level Indicator Display The Basics of Shooting and Playback 18 Description b Battery level high. B Battery level low. Prepare to replace the batteries. Battery exhausted. Cannot take pictures. Replace the batteries.
Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and then the monitor turns on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp and the monitor turn off. • You can press and hold the c (playback) button to turn on the camera and switch to playback mode. The lens does not extend.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 Press the A button. • The shooting-mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. 2 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 20 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired shooting mode and then press the k button. • G (easy auto) mode is used in this example. • The shooting mode setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
Available Shooting Modes The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture. b Scene (A 33) Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. • To select a scene, first display the shooting-mode selection menu and then press the multi selector K. Select the desired scene by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button.
Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, and microphone. • When taking pictures in the “tall” (portrait) orientation, make sure the flash is above the lens. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Frame the picture. Shooting mode icon • Aim the camera at the desired subject. • When the camera automatically determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A 32).
B Notes About Easy Auto Mode • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this case, select another shooting mode (A 33, 39, 42). • When digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode is U. C When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 25). • When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by the yellow double border (focus area). When the subject is in focus, the double border turns green. The Basics of Shooting and Playback F 3.2 1/250 F 3.2 • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus indicator (A 6) lights in green.
The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Press all the way While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take a picture.
Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displayed full-frame. c (playback) button 2 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 26 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. Displays the previous image • Display the previous image: H or J • Display the next image: I or K • Press and hold H, I, J, or K to scroll quickly through images.
C Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the previous image or next image. • When you play back images in which the face of a person (A 57) or pet (A 38) was detected at the time of shooting, depending on the orientation of the detected face, the images are automatically rotated for playback display.
Step 6 Delete Images The Basics of Shooting and Playback 28 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and then press the k button. • Current image: Only the current image is deleted. • Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected and deleted (A 29). • All images: All images are deleted. • To exit without deleting, press the d button.
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press H to add a check mark. Erase selec ted images • To undo the selection, press I to remove the check mark. • Rotate the zoom control (A 2) to g (i) to switch to fullframe playback mode or f (h) to display thumbnails. 2 Back ON/OFF Add check marks to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to confirm the selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed.
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Shooting Features This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of pictures you want to take. Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode............................................ 32 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .......... 33 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces) ... 39 A (Auto) Mode ....................................................
G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
To View a Description of Each Scene Select the desired scene from the scene selection screen and rotate the zoom control (A 2) to g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again. Panorama assist Characteristics of Each Scene b Portrait • • • • When the camera detects a person’s face, it focuses on that face (A 57). The skin softening feature makes the skin tones in people’s faces appear smoother (A 41).
e Night portrait • • • • • O The flash always fires. When the camera detects a person’s face, it focuses on that face (A 57). The skin softening feature makes the skin tones in people’s faces appear smoother (A 41). If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Digital zoom cannot be used. f Party/indoor • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • As images are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.
k Close-up • Macro mode (A 49) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can shoot. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame (A 58). • The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
n Black and white copy • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • Use together with macro mode (A 49) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera. o Backlighting • The flash always fires. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. U Panorama assist Shooting Features • Use this setting to capture a series of images that will be connected using a computer to form a panorama image (E2).
O Pet portrait • When you aim the camera at the face of a dog or cat, the camera can detect the face and focus on it. By default, the camera automatically releases the shutter once it has focused (pet portrait auto release). • After you select O Pet portrait, select Single or Continuous on the next screen. - Single: Images are captured one at a time. - Continuous: When the camera has focused on the detected face, it captures three images continuously at a rate of about 1.2 fps.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in people’s faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at a person’s face. • “Using Face Detection” (A 57) 2 Wait for the subject to smile.
B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom cannot be used. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • “Notes About Face Detection” ➝ A 57 C Auto Off When Using Smile Timer When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 82) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed. • The camera does not detect any faces.
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released in one of the following shooting modes, the camera detects one or more person’s faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones. • Portrait and Night portrait in G (easy auto) mode (A 32) • Portrait (A 34) or Night portrait (A 35) in scene mode • Smart portrait mode (A 39) Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A 64, E8).
A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A 54) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of picture you want to take. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, or K can be used to set the following features.
Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can set the flash mode. 1 Press the multi selector H (m flash mode). 2 Press H or I to select the desired mode and then press the k button. • Available Flash Modes ➝ A 45 • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection is canceled. Auto Shooting Features 44 • When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a few seconds, regardless of Monitor settings (A 82, E47).
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduces red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A 46). W Off The flash does not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. X Fill flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. Y Slow sync Shooting Features Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.
C The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press the shutter-release button halfway. • On: The flash fires when a picture is taken. • Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures. • Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken. If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging. C The Flash Mode Setting • The setting varies with the shooting mode.
Using the Self-timer The camera’s self-timer can release the shutter about 10 seconds after you press the shutterrelease button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, or when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutterrelease button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. 1 Press the multi selector J (n self-timer). 2 Press H or I to select ON and then press the k button.
4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and glows steadily. • When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to OFF. • To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.
Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as about 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. 1 Press the multi selector I (p macro mode). 2 Press H or I to select ON and then press the k button. • F is displayed. • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection is canceled.
B Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). C Autofocus When shooting still images in macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing. C The Macro Mode Setting • Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K (o exposure compensation). 2 Press H or I to select a compensation value. • To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation. • To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation. +0.3 0.0 Exposure compensation 3 • If you do not press the k button within a few seconds, the setting is applied and the menu disappears.
Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Flash (A 44) Macro (A 49) Exposure compensation (A 51) Off Off2 F (smart portrait; A 39) U3 Off4 Off5 0.0 A (auto; A 42) U Off Off 0.0 b (A 34) V Off Off5 0.0 c (A 34) W5 Off Off5 0.0 d (A 34) W5 Off5 Off5 0.0 e (A 35) V6 Off Off5 0.0 f (A 35) V7 Off Off5 0.0 Z (A 35) U Off Off5 0.0 z (A 35) U Off Off5 0.0 h (A 35) W5 Off Off5 0.0 i (A 35) W5 Off Off5 0.
1 2 3 4 5 You can select U (auto) or W (off). When U (auto) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up. Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On. Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off. The setting cannot be changed. 6 The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and redeye reduction.
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu) When shooting, you can set the following features by pressing the d button. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous Color options 15m 0s 970 The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.
Available Shooting Menus Option Description A E22 White balance Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eye. The available settings are Auto (default setting), Preset manual, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash. E24 Continuous Allows you to capture a series of images. The available settings are Single (default setting), Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Certain features cannot be used simultaneously. Restricted function Option Continuous (A 55) Blink proof (A 55) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Self-timer Smile timer (A 55) When Smile timer is used for shooting, the selftimer cannot be used. Digital zoom Continuous (A 55) When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.
Focusing Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on people’s faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Focus Lock When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject. Use the following procedure when taking pictures using A (auto) mode. 1 Aim the camera at the subject so that the subject is in the center of the frame. 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area turns green. • Focus and exposure are locked. Shooting Features 3 F 3.2 1/250 F 3.
B Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator turns green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g.
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Playback Features This chapter describes the features that are available when playing back images. Playback menu D-Lighting 15/05/2013 15:30 0004. JPG 4/ 4 Playback Zoom .................................................... 62 Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display................ 63 Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Playback Menu) ... 64 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer ... 65 Using ViewNX 2....................................................
Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor. 15/05/2013 15:30 0004. JPG g (i) 4/ 4 Image is displayed full-frame. Playback Features 62 f (h) Displayed area guide Image is zoomed in. • You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h) or g (i). Images can be zoomed up to approx. 10×. • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Rotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) displays images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. f (h) 15/05/2013 15:30 0001.
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button. Option Playback Features 64 Description A I D-Lighting* Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. E7 e Skin softening* The camera detects people’s faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document. USB/audio/video output connector Insert the plug straight.
Viewing images on a TV E12 You can view the camera’s images and movies on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the optional audio/video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Viewing and organizing images on a computer A 67 If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC-E16.
Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX 2 Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Playback Features • An Internet connection is required. Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.
1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon. 2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window.
5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed. • Windows: Click Yes. • Mac OS: Click OK.
Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB cable. Turn the camera on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.
2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1). • Click Start Transfer (2). 1 2 • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. Playback Features • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. Playback Features C 72 Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop. • Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.
You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 15m 0s 970 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies 7m30s Recording Movies ................................................ 74 Playing Back Movies............................................
Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. • When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), Movie options (A 77, E40) is set to m VGA (640×480). n HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected. 1 Display the shooting screen. Movie option Recording and Playing Back Movies • The icon for the selected movie option is displayed. The default setting is n HD 720p (1280×720) (A 77). • When recording movies, the angle of view (i.e.
B Notes About Saving Data After taking pictures or recording movies, the number of exposures remaining or the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. Image and movie data could be lost and the camera or memory card could be damaged. B Notes About Movie Recording B Recording and Playing Back Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (F18).
B Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected (A 59). Should this occur, try the following: 1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to A Single AF (default setting) before starting movie recording (A 77, E42). 2. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject—in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and then modify the composition.
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab M k button The following settings can be changed. Movie Movie options Autofocus mode Movie options Description Determines the type of movie that will be recorded. The default setting is n HD 720p (1280×720). When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), the default setting is m VGA (640×480).
Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A 77). Press the k button to play back movies. 15/05/2013 15:30 0010. MOV Movie options Recording and Playing Back Movies 10s Functions Available During Playback Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to select a control. The operations described below are available. Function Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.
Adjusting volume Use the zoom control during playback. 4s Volume indicator B Recording and Playing Back Movies Deleting movies To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A 26) or thumbnail playback mode (A 63) and then press the l button (A 28). Notes About Playing Back Movies This camera cannot play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera.
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Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) tab M k button You can change the following settings by selecting the z tab when the menu is displayed. Option General Camera Setup 82 Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Motion detec tion Sound settings Auto off Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on.
Description A Blink warning Allows you to set whether or not closed eyes are detected when taking pictures of people using face detection. E55 Eye-Fi upload Allows you to set whether or not to enable the function for sending images to a computer using a commercially available Eye-Fi card. E57 Reset all Allows you to reset the camera’s settings to their default values. E58 Battery type Change this setting to match the type of batteries that are inserted in the camera.
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E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Panorama Assist ................................................................................ E2 Playback Editing Still Images ....................................................................................... E5 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV).......... E12 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) ..........................
Using Panorama Assist The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M U (panorama assist) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector to select the direction and press the k button. Reference Section • Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the direction in which images will be joined.
3 Take the next picture. • Frame the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the first image, and press the shutter-release button. • Repeat this process until the necessary number of images has been taken to complete the scene. 4 15m 0s End 969 Press the k button when shooting is complete. • The camera returns to step 1.
C Combining Images to Make a Panorama (Panorama Maker) • Transfer images to a computer (A 70) and use Panorama Maker to join multiple images to make a single panorama. • Install Panorama Maker from the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM (A 67). • For more information about using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker.
Editing Still Images Editing Features You can use the following features to edit your images. Edited images are saved as separate files (E62). Editing function Description D-Lighting (E7) Allows you to create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image. Skin softening (E8) Allows you to make the skin tones in people’s faces smoother. Small picture (E9) Allows you to create a small copy of images suitable for use as e-mail attachments.
B Notes About Image Editing • Images captured at an Image mode (E22) setting of l 4608×2592 cannot be edited. • This camera cannot edit images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • If no people’s faces are detected in an image, a copy cannot be created using the skin softening function (E8). • Edited copies created with this camera may not be displayed properly on another make or model of digital camera.
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M I D-Lighting M k button You can create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. Press the multi selector H or I to select OK and then press the k button. • The original version is displayed on the left and an example of the edited version is displayed on the right. • A new, edited copy is saved as a separate image.
e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M e Skin softening M k button The camera detects people’s faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the degree of softening and then press the k button. • The confirmation dialog is displayed with the face to which the effect was applied enlarged in the center of the monitor. • To exit without saving the copy, press J.
g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M g Small picture M k button You can create a small copy of the current image. 1 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired copy size and then press the k button. Small pic ture 640 × 480 320 × 240 160 × 120 Select Yes and then press the k button. • A new, edited copy is saved as a separate image with a compression ratio of 1:16.
a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy You can create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 62) enabled. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to zoom in on the image. • To crop an image displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the image until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped image is displayed in landscape orientation.
C Image Size • As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. • Images cropped to an image size of 320 × 240 or 160 × 120 are 15/05/2013 15:30 smaller than other images when displayed during playback, and 0005. JPG are indicated by A.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a TV using an optional audio/video cable (E63) to play back images or movies on the TV. 1 2 Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV. • Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. Yellow Reference Section 3 Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See your TV’s documentation for details. 4 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera.
B Notes About Connecting the Cable When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented, do not insert the cable at an angle, and do not use excessive force. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. B If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting in the Video mode (E55) under the setup menu conforms to the standard used by your TV.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible (F19) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images.
B Notes About Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) is used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.
3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that connectors are properly oriented, do not insert the cable at an angle, and do not use excessive force. When disconnecting the cable, do not remove the cable at an angle. 4 Turn on the camera. • When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen is displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen. Print selec tion 15/05 2013 Reference Section E16 NO.
Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E15), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and then press the k button. Print selec tion 15/05 2013 • To make it easier to select images, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12-image thumbnail playback mode. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to fullframe playback mode. 2 Select Copies and then press the k button. NO.
4 Select Paper size and then press the k button. PictBridge 0 0 4 prints Star t print Copies Paper size 5 Select the desired paper size and then press the k button. • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default in the paper size option. 6 Select Start print and then press the k button. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. A4 100×150 mm 4×6 in. 8×10 in. PictBridge 0 0 4 prints Reference Section Star t print Copies Paper size 7 Printing begins.
Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E15), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. 1 2 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. Use the multi selector to select Paper size and then press the k button. • To exit the print menu, press the d button. 3 Select the desired paper size and then press the k button. • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default in the paper size option.
Print selection Select which images will be printed (up to 99) and Print selec tion how many copies of each image will be printed (up to nine). 1 1 3 • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and then press H or I to set the number of copies for each. • Images selected for printing are indicated by a Back check mark and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for an image, the selection is canceled.
DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option (E31). • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select Start print and then press the k button to start printing. Select Cancel and then press the k button to return to the print menu. • To view the current print order, select View images and then press the k button. To print images, press the k button again.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode M k button You can select the combination of image size and image quality (i.e., image compression ratio) that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which images can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved (E23) is reduced.
C Notes About Image Mode • The setting is also applied to other shooting modes. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 56). C Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved varies greatly depending on the composition of the image, even when memory capacity and image mode settings remain constant.
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M White balance M k button The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source.
Using Preset Manual Preset manual is used with unusual lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used when shooting.
4 Frame the reference object in the measuring window. Preset manual Cancel Measure Measuring window 5 Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual. • The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No image is saved. Reference Section B Notes About White Balance • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 56). • Set the flash to W (off) when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash (A 44).
Continuous Shooting Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M Continuous M k button You can change settings to continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Option Description One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, about three images are captured continuously at a rate of about 1.2 fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456).
B Notes About Continuous Shooting • When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. • The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 56).
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (E22) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Select smart portrait mode M d button M F tab M Skin softening M k button You can change skin softening settings. Option Description When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more person’s e On (default setting) faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. k Off Turns skin softening off.
Smile Timer Select smart portrait mode M d button M F tab M Smile timer M k button The camera detects people’s faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Option Description a On (default setting) Enables the smile timer. k Off Turns the smile timer off. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode (A 6). No icon is displayed when Off is selected.
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Still Images” (E5) for information about image editing features. a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M a Print order M k button When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders.” • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F19) printer’s card slot.
2 Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Print selec tion 1 1 3 • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and then press H or I to set the number of copies for each. • Images selected for printing are indicated by a check mark and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be Back printed. If no copies have been specified for an image, the selection is canceled. • Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback mode.
B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible printer (F19) that supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used. • Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a DPOF-compatible printer via the included USB cable (E21).
b Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M b Slide show M k button You can play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the multi selector to select Start and then press the k button. Slide show Pause • To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop and then press the k button before selecting Start. The check mark (w) is added to the loop option when enabled.
d Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M d Protect M k button You can protect selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen. ➝ “The Image Selection Screen” (E36) Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card permanently deletes protected files (E53). Protected images are indicated by s during playback (A 8).
The Image Selection Screen When using one of the following features, a screen like that Protec t shown on the right is displayed when selecting images. • Print order > Select images (E31) • Protect (E35) • Rotate image (E37) • Copy > Selected images (E38) Back • Welcome screen > Select an image (E43) • Delete > Erase selected images (A 28) • Print selection when printing directly to a printer (E17, E20) ON/OFF Follow the procedures described below to select images.
f Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M f Rotate image M k button After shooting, you can change the orientation in which still images are displayed. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. When you select an image you want to rotate in the image selection screen (E36), the Rotate image screen is displayed. You can then rotate the image 90 degrees by pressing the multi selector J or K.
h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M h Copy M k button You can copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select a destination option to which images are copied and then press the k button. Copy Camera to card Card to camera • Camera to card: Copies images from internal memory to memory card. • Card to camera: Copies images from memory card to internal memory.
B Notes About Copying Images • JPEG- and AVI-format files can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer. • When copying images for which Print order (E31) options are enabled, the print order settings are not copied. However, when copying images for which Protect (E35) is enabled, the protect setting is copied. C If “Memory contains no images.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab M Movie options M k button You can select the desired movie option for recording movies. Larger image sizes produce greater image quality and larger file sizes. Option Image size (pixels) Aspect ratio n HD 720p (default setting) 1280 × 720 16:9 m VGA 640 × 480 4:3 W QVGA 320 × 240 4:3 Reference Section * When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), the setting is m VGA (640×480).
C Maximum Movie Recording Time The following table lists the approximate recording time available when using a 4 GB memory card. Actual recording time and file size may vary depending on subject movement and image composition, even when memory capacity and movie settings remain constant. Available recording time may also vary depending on the type of memory card being used.
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab M Autofocus mode M k button You can select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject remains fairly consistent. B Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously.
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen d button M z tab M Welcome screen M k button You can configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode. Select an image Displays an image selected for the welcome screen. When the image selection screen is displayed, select an image (E36) and then press the k button.
Time Zone and Date d button M z tab M Time zone and date M k button You can set the camera clock. Option Date and time Description Allows you to set the camera’s clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set each item displayed on the screen. • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, minute). • Edit the highlighted item: Press H or I. • Apply the setting: Select the minute setting and then press the k button.
Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to select Time zone and then press the k button. Time zone and date 15/05/2013 15:30 London, Casablanca Date and time Date format Time zone 2 Select x Travel destination and then press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes according to the region currently selected. D/M/Y Time zone London, Casablanca 15/05/2013 15:30 Home time zone Travel destination 3 Press K.
4 Press J or K to select the travel destination time zone. • If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function. • Press the k button to apply the travel destination time zone. • For other time zones, set the camera clock to local time using the Date and time setting.
Monitor Settings d button M z tab M Monitor settings M k button You can set the options below. Option Description Photo info Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback. Brightness Select from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. Photo Info You can select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2013 15:30 0004.
Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2013 15:30 0004. JPG 15m 0s Framing grid+auto info 970 In addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures. The framing grid is not displayed when recording movies. 4/ 4 The same information as in Auto info is displayed. The same information as in Auto info is displayed.
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z tab M Print date M k button The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E33). 15.05.2013 Option Description f Date Date is imprinted on images. S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on images. k Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on images.
Motion Detection d button M z tab M Motion detection M k button You can select the motion detection setting—which reduces the effects of subject movement and camera shake—used when shooting still images. Option Description U Auto (default setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
Sound Settings d button M z tab M Sound settings M k button You can adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep sounds once when operations are completed successfully, two times when the focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected, and the welcome sound is played when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Select On (default setting) or Off.
Auto Off d button M z tab M Auto off M k button If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode to save power (A 19). This setting determines the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode. Option Description Auto off You can select 30 s (default setting), 1 min, 5 min, or 30 min.
Format Memory/Format Card d button M z tab M Format memory/Format card M k button Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important data to a computer before formatting. Formatting the Internal Memory Format memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.
Language d button M z tab M Language M k button You can select one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Video Mode d button M z tab M Video mode M k button You can adjust settings for connection to a TV. Set the camera’s analog video output signal to NTSC or PAL according to the specification of your TV.
The Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Did someone blink? Exit Function Description Enlarge the detected face that blinked Rotate the zoom control to g (i). Switch to full-frame playback mode Rotate the zoom control to f (h).
Eye-Fi Upload d button M z tab M Eye-Fi upload M k button You can select whether or not the camera’s Eye-Fi card (available from third-party manufacturers) sends images to your computer. Option b Enable Description Images created with this camera are uploaded to the predetermined computer. c Disable (default setting) Images are not uploaded. B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards C Reference Section • Note that images are not uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected.
Reset All d button M z tab M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Default value Flash mode (A 44) Auto Self-timer (A 47) Off Macro mode (A 49) Off Exposure compensation (A 51) 0.
Shooting Menu Option Default value P 4608×3456 Image mode (E22) White balance (E24) Auto Continuous (E27) Single Color options (E28) Standard color Movie Menu Option Default value Movie options (E40) When a memory card is inserted: HD 720p (1280×720) Autofocus mode (E42) Single AF Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (E43) Default value None Auto info Brightness (E47) 3 Print date (E49) Off Motion detection (E50) Auto Button sound (E51) On Shutter sound (E51) On Auto off (E52) 30 s S
Others Option Default value Paper size (E18, E19) Default Loop setting for slide shows (E34) Off • Selecting Reset all also resets the camera’s file numbering (E62). After a reset, the camera determines the largest file number in the internal memory or on the memory card and saves images using the next available file number. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A 28) before selecting Reset all.
Battery Type d button M z tab M Battery type M k button To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 18), select the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Option Description Alkaline (default setting) LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries COOLPIX (Ni-MH) Nikon EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries Lithium FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries Firmware Version d button M z tab M Firmware version M k button CO O L P I X L 2 7 Ve r. x .
File and Folder Names Images and movies are assigned file names as follows. D S C N 00 0 1 . J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still images, movies DSCN Small copies SSCN Cropped copies RSCN D-Lighting copies and skin softening copies FSCN Extension (indicates file format) Still images .JPG Movies .
Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B2 (set of two EN-MH2 batteries)* Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries)* Battery charger Battery Charger MH-72 (includes two rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2)* Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2)* AC Adapter EH-65A (connect as shown) 1 1 AC adapter 2 2 AC Adapter EH-62B cannot be used.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E44 Battery exhausted. Replace the batteries. 10 Q (flashes in red) Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. 24, 59 58 Please wait for the camera to finish recording. Wait until the image is saved and the message disappears from the display. – Memory card is write protected. Write-protect switch is in “lock” position. Slide write-protect switch to “write” position.
Display Cause/Solution Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes No Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera. Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. Be sure to select No and make copies of any images which need to be kept before formatting the memory card. Select Yes and then press the k button to format the memory card. Out of memory. Memory card is full. • Change the image mode setting. • Delete images. • Insert new memory card.
Display A Cause/Solution Reference Section Image cannot be modified. Cannot edit selected image. • Select images that support editing function. • Movies cannot be edited. E6 – Cannot record movie. Time out error while saving movie on the memory card. Select memory card with faster write speed. 12 Memory contains no images. No images in the internal memory or memory card. • Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera’s internal memory.
Display A Cause/Solution 10, 19 Printer error: check printer status. Printer error. Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: check paper Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer. Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: paper jam Paper has jammed in printer. Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.
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Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product...............................................F2 The Camera.............................................................................................................F2 Batteries ...................................................................................................................F4 Memory Cards .......................................................................................................F6 Cleaning and Storage........................
Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Nikon camera, observe the following precautions and the precautions noted in “For Your Safety” (A x - xv) when using or storing your camera. B Do Not Subject the Product to Strong Shocks The product may malfunction if dropped or struck. Additionally, do not touch or apply force to the lens or lens cover.
B Turn the Camera off Before Removing the Batteries, AC Adapter, or Memory Card Removing the batteries, AC adapter, or memory card while the camera is on could damage the camera or memory card. If removed while the camera is saving or deleting data, data may be lost and the camera's memory or the memory card may be damaged. B Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.
Batteries Be sure to read and follow the warnings noted in “For Your Safety” (A x-xv) before use. B Notes About Using Batteries • Used batteries may overheat. Handle with caution. • Do not use batteries beyond their recommended expiration date. • Do not turn the camera on and off repeatedly if discharged batteries are inserted in the camera. B Spare Batteries We recommend carrying spare batteries depending on where you are shooting. It may be difficult to purchase batteries in certain areas.
B Notes About Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries • If you repeatedly charge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries while they still have some charge remaining, the message Battery exhausted. may be displayed prematurely when using the batteries. This is due to the “memory effect,” in which the amount of charge the batteries can hold decreases temporarily. Use the batteries until there is no charge remaining and they will return to their normal behavior. • Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries discharge even when not being used.
Memory Cards • • • • • Technical Notes and Index Use only Secure Digital memory cards. Approved memory cards ➝ F18 Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. Do not format the memory card using a computer. Before using a memory card with this camera, format the card using this camera if the card has been used with another device. Before using a new memory card, we recommend using this camera to format the card.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens When cleaning the lens, avoid touching it directly with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints, oil, or other grime that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft, dry cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth, using a gentle spiral motion that starts in the center and moves toward the edges.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem A Cause/Solution Technical Notes and Index The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. – • If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
A Problem Cause/Solution Date and time of recording are not correct. • If camera clock has not been set, O flashes when shooting images and recording movies. Images and movies saved before clock is set are dated “00/ 00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2013 00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date using Time zone and date in the setup menu. • Check camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as required. 14, 82, E44 No indicators displayed in monitor.
Shooting Issues Problem A Cause/Solution Cannot switch to shooting mode. Disconnect USB cable. • When camera is in playback mode, press the A button or the b (e movie-record) button. • When menus are displayed, press the d button. • Batteries are exhausted. • When flash lamp flashes, flash is charging. 26 No image captured when the shutter-release button is pressed. 32, 36, 49 Camera cannot focus. • Subject is too close. Try shooting using easy auto mode, Close-up scene mode, or macro mode.
Problem A Cause/Solution Optical zoom cannot be used. Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies. 75 Digital zoom cannot be used. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - When Portrait, Night portrait, or Pet portrait is selected in scene mode - When smart portrait mode is selected - When Continuous in the shooting menu is set to Multi-shot 16 Image mode not available. Another function that restricts the Image mode option is enabled.
Problem A Cause/Solution Areas not affected by redeye are corrected. When taking pictures with V (auto with red-eye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction in Night portrait (either in easy auto mode or in scene mode), red-eye reduction may be applied to areas not affected by red-eye in rare cases. Use auto mode or any scene mode other than Night portrait, and change the flash mode to any setting other than V (auto with red-eye reduction) and try taking a picture again.
Problem A Cause/Solution Cannot use D-Lighting, skin softening, small picture, or crop. • These options cannot be used with movies. • Images captured at an Image mode setting of l 4608×2592 cannot be edited, and the same editing feature cannot be applied multiple times. • This camera cannot edit images captured with another make or model of digital camera. Cannot rotate image. This camera cannot rotate images captured with another make or model of digital camera. Images are not displayed on TV.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L27 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.1 million Image sensor 1 Lens NIKKOR lens with 5× optical zoom /2.3-in. type CCD; approx. 16.44 million total pixels Focal length 4.6–23.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 26–130 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.2–6.5 Construction 6 elements in 5 groups Digital zoom magnification Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 20 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.
Interface Data transfer protocol Hi-Speed USB MTP, PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL I/O terminal Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB) Supported languages Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese Power sources • • • • Two L
1 Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the endurance of camera batteries. Performance for still pictures measured under the following test conditions: P 4608×3456 selected for Image mode, zoom adjusted with each shot, and flash fired with every other shot. Movie recording time assumes that n HD 720p (1280×720) is selected for Movie options. Figures may vary with use, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus and images are displayed.
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards. • Exif version 2.3: Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.
Index Symbols Technical Notes and Index R .......................................................... E3 g Telephoto......................................................... 23 f Wide-angle.................................................... 23 i Playback zoom .............................................. 62 h Thumbnail playback............................... 63 G Easy auto mode.......................................... 32 b Scene mode..................................................
Button sound............................................... E51 C Calendar display ................................................ 63 Charger........................................................... E63 Close-up k .......................................................... 36 Color options..................................... 55, E28 Compression ratio ................................... E22 Computer..................................................... 66, 70 Connector cover...............................
H Help ........................................................................... 34 I Identifier......................................................... E62 Image mode....................................... 55, E22 Internal memory................................................. 13 J JPG..................................................................... E62 L Landscape c ...................................................... 34 Language ............................................. 82, E54 Lens.
Playback zoom.................................................... 62 Portrait b .............................................................. 34 Power................................................................ 18, 19 Power switch/power-on lamp.... 2, 18, 19 Preset manual ............................................ E25 Pressing halfway................................................ 25 Print ............. 64, 66, E17, E19, E31 Print date..................................... 17, 82, E49 Print order....
U USB cable .................................... 66, 70, E16 USB/audio/video output connector ................................. 3, 65, 70, E12, E14 V Video mode........................................ 82, E55 ViewNX 2 ...................................................... 67, 68 Vivid color ............................................ 55, E28 Volume .................................................................... 79 W Welcome screen.............................. 82, E43 White balance ..............
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