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Where to Find It Find what you’re looking for from: O The Table of Contents Î aB vi–vii Î aB viii–ix Find items by function or menu name. O The Q&A Index Know what you want to do but don’t know the function name? Find it from the “question and answer” index. O The Index Î aB 111–114 Î aB 97–99 Search by key word. O Error Messages If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here.
Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: Introduction First Steps D This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. A This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. C This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.
For Your Safety To prevent damage to the 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. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon A product to prevent possible injury.
A Observe the following precautions when han- dling the battery charger • Use only battery chargers designated for use with this product. • Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. • Do not handle the power cable or go near the adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
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Table of Contents For Your Safety.............................................................................................................................................. ii Notices............................................................................................................................................................ iv Q&A Index ...................................................................................................................................................
Menu Guide .................................................................................................................... 65 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ............................................................................................ 65 a Auto Bracketing.............................................. 75 j Image Quality...................................................66 G AF Area Mode .................................................. 76 n Image Size ...............................
Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this “question and answer” index.
Taking Photographs Question Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Is there an easy way to take more creative shots? How can I avoid blur with the camera zoomed in? How can I avoid blur when lighting is poor? How do I record and play movies? How do I record and play audio? How do I use the flash? How do I use the self-timer? Can I focus on nearby or distant objects? Can I make photos brighter or darker? How do I adjust exposure? How do I improve image quality? How do I take bigger photographs? How can I ge
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P5000 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product.
Parts of the Camera q t w e r u y i o Lens in storage position !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 Command dial....23, 29, 43, 48, 50, 52, 89 Power-on lamp ................................................. 16 Power switch ...................................................... 12 Mode dial.................................................................6 Viewfinder ............................................................ 18 Built-in flash.........................................................
i o u !4 !3 q w e r t !0 y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A (FUNC) button ............................. 29, 48, 89 Q (monitor) button .........................................8 G (playback) button ............................. 22, 23 F (menu) button........29, 48, 53, 65, 80 I (delete) button .............22, 43, 46, 50, 52 Speaker Viewfinder............................................................ 18 Flash lamp............................................................ 24 Autofocus (AF) lamp.............
The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting #0 @8 w #1 @9 q e u t r y i o !0 !1 @7 !2 !3 !4 @6 @3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 !5 @4 @5 @2 1/125 F4.3 @1 !9 @0 Shooting mode..................17, 29, 36, 37, 38 Exposure lock ..................................................... 35 Focus mode ........................................................
Playback q w 01/01/2007 00:00 9999.JPG !9 e r t !8 !7 !6 y j !4 i 9999/9999 !3 !2 !0 !5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 u Date of recording ............................12–13, 84 Time of recording............................12–13, 84 Internal memory indicator ........................ 17 Battery level indicator................................... 16 File number and type ................................ 106 Volume indicator ..................................... 46, 50 Voice memo recording guide...............
The Mode Dial To select a mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. U Auto (B 16): A simple “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for firsttime users of digital cameras. P Anti-shake (B 36): Prevent or reduce blur using vibration reduction and the Best Shot Selector (BSS). P, S, A, M (B 38): Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture.
The Multi Selector The multi selector is used to navigate the camera menus and to display the flash mode, self-timer, focus mode, and exposure compensation menus.
The Q Button To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the Q button. Shooting Framing guides (P, T, P, S, A, and M modes only) Current settings 1/125 F4.3 9 Monitor off (modes P, S, A, and M only). Pictures can only be taken when camera is in focus. Playback Photo information displayed 15/05/2007 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ View through lens only Shooting data displayed (see below) Photo information hidden 100NIKON 0004.JPG 4 ·P · 1/125 · F4.3 · + 1.
First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable EN-EL5 Li-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery with the supplied MH-61 battery charger before first use or when the battery is running low. 1 Plug the charger in Connect the power cable to the charger (c) and then plug it into a power outlet (d). The CHARGE lamp will light (e).
Inserting the Battery After charging the battery, insert it as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 2 Insert the battery Insert the battery in the orientation shown in the label inside the battery chamber. The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. The battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back into place. Battery latch D Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.
Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. To eject the battery, open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown. The battery can then be removed by hand. Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.
Turning the Camera on and Off To turn the camera on, press the power switch. The green power-on lamp lights and the monitor turns on. To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. Press and hold the G button to turn the camera on in playback mode (B 22). Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.
7 8 Select home time zone. 9 Display Date menu. 10 Edit Day (order of day, month, and year may differ in some areas). 11 Select Month. Repeat Steps 9–10 to edit Month, Year, hour, and minute. 12 1/125 Choose date display order. F4.3 9 Set clock and exit to shooting mode.
Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 21MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (B 91). Internal memory is used for recording, playback, and deletion only if no memory card is inserted. To insert a memory card: 1 Turn the camera off If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn the camera off. 2 Insert the memory card Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, press the card in to partially eject it, and then remove it by hand. A Formatting Memory Cards If the message shown at right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card.
Basic Photography and Playback U Mode This section describes how to take pictures in U (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 2 Select U mode Rotate the mode dial to U. Turn the camera on 2.1 Turn the camera on Press the power switch to turn the camera on. The green power-on lamp lights, the monitor turns on, and the lens extends. 2.2 Check indicators in the monitor Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. 1/125 F4.
In U (auto) mode, the following indicators are also displayed. Shooting mode: 0 is displayed in U (auto) mode. Image quality and size: Choose image quality (B 66) and size (B 66) according to how picture will be used. Default settings are normal image quality (NORM) with an image size of 3,648×2,736 (j). Internal memory indicator: If q is displayed, pictures will be recorded to internal memory. If memory card is inserted, q icon is no longer displayed and pictures are recorded to memory card. 1/125 F4.
3 Frame a picture 3.1 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and microphone. When taking pictures in portrait orientation with the camera rotated 90°, hold the camera with the flash uppermost. 3.2 Frame the picture Frame the picture with the subject positioned in approximately the center of the monitor or viewfinder. 1/125 F4.
Zoom The zoom control can be used to frame subjects in the monitor or viewfinder. Select W to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame. Select T to zoom in up to 3.5× so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. The amount of zoom is displayed in the monitor. Indicator is displayed when zoom control is pressed 9 1/125 F4.3 Zoom out T T W W Optical zoom (up to 3.5×) 1/125 F4.3 9 Zoom in Indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is in effectF4.
4 Focus and shoot 4.1 Focus Lightly press the shutter-release button about halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. In U mode, the camera automatically sets focus and exposure for the subject in the center focus area. • If the camera is able to focus, the focus indicator and focus area will be displayed in green, and the green AF lamp next to the viewfinder will light. Proceed to Step 4.2.
4.2 Take the picture Gently press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture (moving the camera while pressing the shutter-release button can result in blurred pictures). The AF-assist illuminator may light or the flash may fire if the subject is poorly lit (B 24–25). D During Recording While pictures are being recorded, a Q or q icon will blink in the monitor and a o (wait) icon may be displayed.
Viewing Pictures Press the G button to display the most recent picture full-frame in the monitor (full-frame playback). Use the multi selector to view additional pictures: press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired picture. Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from memory. 05/15/2007 15:30 0004.
C Full-Frame Playback The following operations can be performed during full-frame playback: To Use View other pictures or Zoom picture in T (O) View W (M) thumbnails Hide or display Q photo info Record/play B voice memo Exit to shooting G or shuttermode release button Description B Press multi selector to down or right, or rotate command dial right, to view pictures in order recorded. — Press multi selector up or left, or rotate command dial left, to view pictures in reverse order.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.3–8m (1–26ft.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.3–4m (1–13ft.). The following flash modes are available: Mode Description Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. S Auto Auto with red- Advanced red-eye reduction is used to reduce “red-eye” in portraits V eye reduction (see following page). U Off T Fill flash W Slow sync Rear-curtain N sync 1 Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Advanced Red-Eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). The flash fires repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing red-eye. The camera then analyzes the picture; if red-eye is detected, the affected area will be processed to further reduce red-eye before the picture is saved.
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with ten- and three-second timers for self-portraits and to reduce blur. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, level surface. Be sure to turn vibration reduction off when using a tripod (B 87). 1 2 Display self-timer menu. Self-timer Highlight option. • 10s: 10s timer. Use for self portraits. • 3s: 3s timer. Use to reduce blur.
Choosing a Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition. Mode Description Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to subject. Z Autofocus Use when subject is 30cm/1ft. or more from lens (70cm/2ft. 4in. or more when camera is zoomed all the way out). Use when shooting distant scenes through foreground objects such as windows or when shooting landscapes at ranges of 5m/16ft. 5in. or a Infinity more. Flash turns off automatically.
Exposure Compensation In modes other than M, exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the camera. Choose from values between –2.0 and +2.0EV in increments of 1/3 EV. 1 2 Exit Exit Display options. Select exposure compensation value. Pictures can be taken at any time. 3 Return to shooting display. Selection is shown by icon. Option last selected in P, S, A, or T mode is stored when camera is turned off. 1/125 F4.3 9 Exposure compensation is not available in mode M.
Scene Mode The camera offers a choice of sixteen scenes. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene mode can also be used to make voice recordings (B 51).
The following scenes are available: K Face-Priority AF Frame portrait shots of from one to three subjects from the waist up (B 34). The camera automatically detects and focuses on the faces of the subjects. • Digital zoom is not available. V* D A Portrait H OFF * E Z b 0* Use for smooth, natural-looking portraits. The focus area can be selected using the multi selector (B 33). • Digital zoom is not available.
E Party/Indoor Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Hold camera steadily in both hands to prevent blur. OFF * Z 0* D V or W * H E b F Beach/Snow Capture the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
J Close Up Take close-ups of flowers, insects, and other small objects, with the background artistically blurred. The camera zooms to the macro close-up position and the macro close-up icon (E) turns green, indicating that the camera can focus as close as 4cm (1.6in.) to the lens (minimum focus distance varies with zoom position). The focus area can be selected using the multi selector (B 33). The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus.
N Back Light Use when light is coming from behind a portrait subject, throwing their features into shadow. The built-in flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. D D H O Panorama Assist OFF * E Z b 0* Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined together in PictureProject to form a panorama (B 35). D U* H OFF * E Z* b 0* * Other options can be selected.
Taking Pictures in Face-Priority AF Mode When K (face-priority AF) is selected in the scene menu (B 29), a m icon is displayed in the center of the monitor. Take pictures as described below. 1 Frame picture using m icon as guide. When camera detects face, m will change to double yellow border. If camera detects multiple faces, it will focus on closest subject; other subjects are indicated by single border.
Taking Pictures for a Panorama Selecting O (panorama assist) in the scene menu (B 29) displays the default pan direction as shown at right. Take pictures as described below. Use a tripod for better results. 1/125 1 Right to left Top to bottom 1/125 2 1/125 F4.3 9 3 1/125 F4.3 4 9 8 Make selection (to return to Step 1, press B again). Pan direction displayed in white. Complete any changes to flash, self-timer, focus, or exposure compensation settings before proceeding to next step.
P and T Modes P (Anti-Shake) Mode If the camera or the subject moves while the shutter is open, pictures can be blurred. In P (anti-shake) mode, vibration reduction (B 87) and BSS (Best Shot Selector; B 75) turn on and ISO sensitivity (B 71) is raised to a maximum of ISO 1600, reducing blur caused by camera shake when the flash is off or the camera is zoomed in.
T (High Sensitivity) Mode In T (high sensitivity) mode, the camera automatically raises ISO sensitivity to a maximum of 1600, reducing blur when the subject is moving or poorly lit (B 71). To take pictures in T mode: 1 2 1/125 F4.3 9 Rotate mode dial to T. 1/125 F4.3 9 Take pictures. Camera automatically compares distances to subjects in nine focus areas and sets focus and exposure for closest subject.
P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings, including shutter speed, aperture, and white balance. Mode Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. RecProgrammed P ommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is auto (B 39) little time to adjust camera settings. Shutter-priority User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results. S auto (B 40) Use to freeze or blur motion.
P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. To take pictures in programmed auto: 1 2 1/125 Rotate mode dial to P. F4.3 9 1/125 F4.3 9 Take pictures. Camera automatically compares distances to subjects in nine focus areas and sets focus and exposure for closest subject (B 76). C Flexible Program In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”).
S: Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed from values between 8s and 1/2,000 s and the camera sets aperture for optimum exposure. 1 2 1/125 F4.3 9 Rotate mode dial to S. 1/250 F4.3 9 Choose shutter speed. 3 Take pictures. Camera automatically compares distances to subjects in nine focus areas and sets focus and exposure for closest subject (B 76). 1/250 F4.
A: Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture and the camera sets shutter speed for optimum exposure. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, aperture can be set to values between f/2.7 and f/7.6; at maximum zoom, aperture can be set to values between f/5.3 and f/7.3. 1 2 1/125 F4.3 9 Rotate mode dial to A. 1/125 F6.8 9 Choose aperture. 3 Take pictures.
M: Manual In mode M, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. 1 Rotate mode dial to M. 1/125 F4.3 9 2 Select shutter speed or aperture. Selected item changes each time multi selector is pressed to right. 1/125 F4.3 9 3 1/250 F4.3 9 4 Set selected item. Exposure display shows amount pictures will over- or underexposed at current settings (see below). Shutter speeds slower than 1/4 s are displayed in red (B 40).
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing the zoom control to W (M) in full-frame playback (B 22) displays pictures in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or sixteen thumbnail images.
Creating Retouched Copies The following options can be used to create retouched copies of the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Option Description D-Lighting Create copies with enhanced contrast and brightness in shadows. Crop Create cropped copies. Small picture Create small copies. Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting Copies created using D-Lighting are processed to enhance contrast and brightness in dark areas of the picture, brightening dark and backlit subjects.
Creating a Cropped Copy If a y icon is displayed in the monitor during playback zoom (B 43), the portion of the picture currently visible in the monitor can be saved to a separate file. Pressing the F button displays the dialog shown at right; highlight Yes and press B to create a new picture containing only the area visible in the monitor. Save this image as displayed? No Yes Cropped copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:8.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback The built-in microphone (B 2) can be used to record voice memos for pictures marked with a x icon in full-frame playback (B 22). 15/05/2007 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 4 Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo, press and hold the B button. REC and g icons will flash. Recording ends after about 20 seconds or when the button is released. Do not touch the microphone during recording.
Movies Recording Movies Follow the steps below to shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone (for information on recording time-lapse movies, see page 49). 1 Rotate mode dial to p and select desired movie option (B 48). Exposure count display shows length of movie that can be recorded. 1m17s 2 57s 3 Press shutter-release button all the way down to start recording (camera will focus on subject in center of frame). Progress bar shows amount of memory remaining.
The Movie Menu Pressing the F button in movie mode displays the movie menu. Option Movie options Autofocus mode Description Choose type of movie that will be recorded from: • w TV movie 640: Movie will be recorded at 30 frames per second (fps); each frame is 640×480 pixels in size. • q TV movie 640: 15fps; frame size 640×480. • p Small size 320: 15fps; frame size 320×240. • t Smaller size 160: 15fps; frame size 160×120.
Recording Time-Lapse Movies Selecting Time-lapse movie from the movie options menu (B 48) displays the menu shown in Step 1, below. 1 2 Choose interval between shots. Select and exit to movie options menu. Press F button to exit menu. 3 233 Press shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. Camera will take pictures at specified interval until shutterrelease button is pressed again, memory is full, or 1,800 frames have been recorded.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback (B 22), movies are indicated by a p icon. 15/05/2007 15:30 0010.AVI 20s To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press B. Playback controls appear at the top of the display; press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, then press B to perform the selected operation. 10s 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 Rewind recording. Playback resumes when B button is released. Advance recording. Playback resumes when B button is released. Pause playback.
Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. Making a Voice Recording To make a voice recording, rotate the mode dial to S and select B in the scene menu (B 29). The length of the recording that can be made will be displayed as shown at right.
Playing Voice Recordings To play voice recordings, select B in the scene menu (B 29) and press the G button. A list of recordings will be displayed as shown at right. 1 Select recording. 2 1 2 3 4 5 Control icons * File number Playback time Index number Progress indicator 6 7 8 9 Date of recording Length of recording Index Volume † Play recording. To delete recording, press I. * Press multi selector left or right to highlight control, press B to select. 3 Pause playback. 8 Resume playback.
Copying Voice Recordings If a memory card is inserted, voice recordings can be copied between internal memory and the memory card by pressing the F button while the recording list is displayed (see previous page). 1 Highlight option. • q → Q: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card. • Q → q: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory. 2 3 Highlight Selected files. * Display menu of copy options. * To copy all voice recordings, highlight Copy all files and press B.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers In addition to viewing pictures on the camera, you can: • View pictures on TV (B 55) • Copy pictures to a computer for storage and editing (B 56–59) • Print pictures on a home printer (B 60–63) or order prints from a photofinisher Before connecting the camera to another device, it may be necessary to change the interface settings in the setup menu (B 89).
Viewing Pictures on TV 1 Check that the option selected for Interface> Video mode matches the video device (B 89), and then turn the camera off. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied EG-CP14 A/V cable. Connect the black plug to the camera, the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack. 3 4 Tune the television to the video channel. If in doubt, consult the documentation for the TV. Press and hold the G button to turn the camera on.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer The camera can be connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable. The supplied PictureProject software can then be used to copy pictures to the computer, where they can be organized, retouched, and printed. Before Connecting the Camera Install PictureProject from the supplied installer CD. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide and reference CD.
Follow the steps below to choose a USB option. 1 2 Rotate mode dial to R. 3 Highlight Interface. 4 Display options. 5 6 Display USB options. 7 Highlight USB. Highlight desired option. Select option. Rotate mode dial to different setting to exit setup menu.
Transferring Pictures to a Computer 1 2 3 Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installed. 4 Turn the camera on. PictureProject will start. 5 Press B to transfer all marked pictures to the computer. * The following messages will be displayed: Turn the camera off. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. I Preparing to transfer. I Transferring images to computer. K Transfer completed.
Disconnecting the Camera If MTP/PTP is selected for USB, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If Mass storage is selected for USB, remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable. • Windows Vista/Windows XP: Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.
Printing Pictures Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
Connecting the Printer 1D Turn the camera off. USB MTP/PTP (the default option) must be selected for Interface>USB in the camera setup menu before the camera can be connected to a printer (B 57). 2 3 Turn the printer on. 4 Turn the camera on. A PictBridge start-up screen will be displayed, followed by the PictBridge playback screen. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.
Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Print selection 2 PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit Highlight picture (command dial can be Display PictBridge menu. used in place of multi selector). * * Press zoom control to T (O) to display highlighted picture full frame. Press zoom control to W (M) to return to thumbnail list. 3 Highlight option and press B. Option Description Start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press B.
Printing Multiple Pictures To print multiple pictures, press the F button while the PictBridge playback screen is displayed (B 61). The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight an option and press B. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Exit Option Description Print selection Print selected pictures (see below). Print all images Print one copy of all pictures. Menu shown at right will be displayed. Highlight option and press B.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu (B 80) is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (B 60). Selecting Print set displays the menu shown in Step 1, below. 1 2 Highlight Print selected. * Display selection dialog. * To delete current print order, highlight Delete print set and press B. 3 4 Select pictures as described in steps 1–3 on page 63.
Menu Guide Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, select P, S, A, M, or T mode and press the F button. After using the multi selector to adjust settings (B 7), press the shutterrelease button or F button to return to shooting mode. Unless Reset all (B 89) is used to restore default settings, changes to settings will be recalled the next time P, S, A, M, or T mode is selected.
j Image Quality Pictures are stored in compressed JPEG format. The more pictures are compressed, the less memory they require (B 67). Compression also however selectively reduces image quality, and the more pictures are compressed the more noticeable this loss of quality is likely to be. Option m Fine l Normal (default) k Basic Description Fine quality images (compression ratio of 1:4), suitable for enlargement or high-quality prints.
Memory Capacity, Image Quality, and Image Size The following table lists the number of pictures that can be recorded to internal memory and to a 256MB memory card.
C Optimize Image Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how pictures will be used or the type of scene. Option Description D Normal (default) Recommended in most situations. Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or E Softer retouching on a computer. Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid H Vivid images with vibrant reds, greens, and blues.
Taking Pictures in Black-and-White: Black-and-White Select this option to take pictures in black and white. Choose Standard to take standard black-and-white pictures, or Custom to adjust contrast and sharpening as described on the preceding page. Custom also offers a Monochrome filter option for the following color filter effects: Option None Yellow Orange Red Green Description No color filter effect. Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs.
k White Balance Process pictures to produce natural colors under different types of light. Option l Auto (default) Description Best choice in most situations. Neutral-colored object used as a reference to set white balance q White bal. preset under unusual lighting conditions (see below). * n Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. * p Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. * o Fluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
n ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Much as film with a high ISO rating tends to produce “grainy” images, high sensitivities may however be associated with “noise”—randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image. Choose from values between ISO 64 and ISO 3,200.
p Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. Option Description Matrix p Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations. (default) Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of monitor (see right). Classic meter for portraits; preCenterq serves background details while letting weighted lighting conditions at center of frame deter1/125 F4.3 9 mine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (B 77) to meter off-center subjects.
a Continuous Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph subjects that are moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. Option d Single (default) Description One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. While shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes up to eight c Continuous pictures at up to 0.8 frames per second (fps). * While shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 3 shots at up to 0.8 fps * using flash.
e Interval Timer Photography To display the interval timer menu, highlight Intvl timer shooting in the Continuous menu (B 73) and press B. To prevent unexpected loss of power, use a fully-charged battery or an optional EH-62A AC adapter kit. Do not rotate the mode dial to a different setting during recording. 1 Choose interval between shots. Press B to make selection, then press F to return to shooting mode. 2 Press shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.
L BSS BSS is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures. It may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition is changed while the shutter-release button is pressed. Option Description Camera takes up to ten shots while shutter-release button is pressed. These images are compared and sharpest picture (picture with highest level of On detail) is saved.
G AF Area Mode Choose where the camera focuses. Option Description Use for snapshots. Camera automatically compares distances to subjects in nine focus Auto areas shown at right and selects focus area 3 (default) containing closest subject. Selected focus area is highlighted when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Use to focus on relatively stationary subjects not in center of frame. Press multi selector up, down, left, or right to select from 99 focus areas in large frame shown at right.
C Focus Lock Focus locks while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus lock can be used to photograph subjects that will not be in the selected focus area in the final composition or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus (B 20). 1 2 1/125 F4.3 5 Position subject in focus area. 1/125 F4.3 9 Press shutter-release button halfway and check focus. 3 4 1/125 F4.3 9 Recompose picture, keeping shutterrelease button pressed halfway. Take picture.
t Flash Exp. Comp. Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by ±2.0EV in increments of 1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections. Flash compensation is available with the built-in flash and with optional SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800 flash units (B 93).
e Converter This option is for use with the optional converter lenses listed below. Note that these accessories require a lens adapter ring (available separately); for more information, see page 92 of this manual or the documentation provided with the converter lens. Option None 4 (default) Description No modifications made to camera settings. Use when no converter lens is attached (be sure to remove lens adapter ring). Use with WC-E67 wide-angle converter.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press the G button to select playback mode and press the F button. Use the multi selector to navigate the menu (B 7) and then press the F button again to return to playback mode. Option J D-Lighting M Print set d Slide show j Delete O Protect X Transfer marking Z Hide image w Small pic. f Copy Description Copy current picture with enhanced details in shadows. Select pictures for printing. View pictures in an automatic slide show.
d Slide Show Selecting Slide show displays the options shown at right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and press B to select. Option Frame intvl Loop Start Description Choose length of time each slide will be displayed. If this option is checked, slide show will repeat until B button is pressed. Start slide show. While the slide show is in progress, press the multi selector to the right to skip ahead, left to rewind. Press B to pause the slide show.
X Transfer Marking Mark existing pictures for transfer to a computer (B 56–59). Option All on (default) All off Selected image(s) Description Mark all images for transfer. Remove transfer marking from all images. Mark selected images for transfer (B 80). Pictures selected for transfer are marked by a Y icon (B 5, 43). Z Hide Image Hide or reveal selected pictures (B 80). Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can not be deleted using Delete.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu To make changes to the items in the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to R and use the multi selector (B 7). To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to a different setting. Settings remain in effect until reset (B 89). See the Appendix for setup menu defaults (B 104).
s Welcome Screen Choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. This option is only available when Off is selected for Quick startup. Option Description Nikon COOLPIX logo is displayed at start-up. Animation Animation displayed at start-up. (default) Select picture from internal memory or memory card. Copy of selected image Select an is created for use in welcome screen and remains when original is deleted or image memory card is removed.
Selecting Time zone from the Date menu displays the dialog shown in Step 1. Follow the steps below to set the clock to the time in a new time zone. 1 2 Select s (travel destination time zone) Set clock to time in selected time zone. * or n (home time zone). * If s is selected, s will be displayed when camera is in shooting mode. To turn daylight saving time in selected zone on or off, highlight Daylight saving and press B. Clock will automatically be adjusted one hour. Press F button to skip steps 3–6.
h Date Imprint Imprint date information on pictures as they are taken. Option Description Off (default) Time and date do not appear on pictures. Date Date or date and time are imprinted on pictures taken while this option is Date and time in effect. Time stamp shows number of days remaining until or elapsed since selected date (see below). Use to track growth of a child or count down days to a birthday or wedding. Date counter 02/18.05.2007 Future date (days remaining) 02/22.05.
K Vibration Reduction Vibration reduction (VR) compensates for slight hand movements that can blur pictures or cause shake in the monitor when the camera is zoomed in or when shooting in the dark without a flash. Vibration reduction can also be used when shooting movies. When vibration reduction is on, the camera detects and factors out panning movements. If the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction reduces only vertical shake.
e Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings: Option Description When On (default) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations Button sound are completed successfully, three times when errors are detected. Shutter sound Choose sound played when shutter is released. Default setting is 1. Choose volume for shutter and start-up sounds from Loud, Normal, and Volume Off. L Auto Off Choose from 30 seconds, 1 minute (the default setting), 5 minutes, or 30 minutes.
m Interface Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device. Option Description USB Select USB option for connection to computer (B 56) or printer (B 61). Video mode Choose from NTSC and PAL (B 55). Auto transfer Choose On to mark all new pictures for transfer to computer (B 56). N FUNC Button Choose the function performed by the A button in P, S, A, and M modes. Option Description ISO sensitivity Pressing A button displays ISO sensitivity options (B 71).
Technical Notes Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following items were available for this camera. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details. Rechargeable battery Rechargeable EN-EL5 Li-ion batteries Battery charger MH-61 battery charger AC adapter EH-62A AC adapter kit (connects as shown) 1 2 3 Open the power connector cover and ensure that the power connector cord passes through the opening before closing the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.
Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX P5000: High speed (10MB/s) High speed (20MB/s) Other 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, Panasonic 256MB 512MB, 1GB, 2GB *, 4GB *, † 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, * * SanDisk 512MB, 1GB, 2GB 1GB, 2GB 512MB, 1GB, 2GB *, 4GB *, † 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, Toshiba — 1GB 512MB, 1GB, 2GB *, 4GB *, † * When using card reader or other device, check that device supports 2 GB cards.
Attaching Converter Lenses The optional WC-E67 wide-angle and TC-E3ED telephoto converter lenses attach as described below (the illustrations show the WC-E67). See the converter instruction manual for details. 1 Remove the lens ring Turn the camera off and remove the lens ring as shown at right. 2 Remove the rear cap from the converter lens 3 Attach the UR-E20 adapter ring Attach the UR-E20 to the camera lens as shown at right.
Using Optional Speedlights The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe with a safety lock, allowing optional SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800 Speedlights to be mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable. Remove the accessory shoe cover before attaching a Speedlight and replace it when the Speedlight is not in use. Use optional Speedlights for indirect lighting or when additional lighting is required. The built-in flash turns off automatically and a 5 icon appears in the display.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device. D Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens or monitor or to the lens cover, connector cover, or batterychamber/memory card slot cover. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display from touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
A Notes on the Monitor • The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is characteristic of all TFT LCD displays and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the product will not be affected. • When you frame bright subjects, vertical, red, comet-like streaks that brighten toward either end may appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “smear,” does not appear in the final photograph and does not indicate a malfunction.
Cleaning Lens/ Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower viewfinder (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other). To remove fingerprints or other stains that can not be removed with a blower, wipe with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works outwards to the edges. If this fails, clean using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. N Display w (blinks) J Warning! Battery exhausted. Fz (z blinks red) O Warning!! Please wait for the camera to finish recording. o N Memory card is write protected. O This card cannot be used. O Warning! This card cannot be read. O Card is not formatted. No Format N Out of memory. O Image cannot be saved. O Sound file can not be saved. Problem Clock not set.
Display Cannot record movie. N Memory contains no images. N N No sound file. N There are no more index points. N File contains no image data. O This file cannot be played back. N All images are hidden. N This image cannot be deleted. N Image has already been modified. D-Lighting can not be used. N New city is in the current time zone. O WARNING! Mode dial is not in the proper position. C Lens error O Communications error N No images are marked for transfer.
Display Problem OM Printer error. Printer error. Check printer status. Paper in printer is not OM Printer error: check paper of selected size. Paper is jammed in OM Printer error: paper jam printer. OM Printer error: Printer is out of paper. out of paper OM Printer error: Ink error. check ink OM Printer error: Printer is out of ink. out of ink File is corrupt; image OM Printer error: file corrupt can not be printed. * See printer manual for more information. Solution Check printer.
Troubleshooting If the 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 in the right-most column for more information. Display and Setup Problem Solution B Camera is off. 12 16 Battery is exhausted. 8 Monitor is off: press Q button. 16 Stand-by mode: press shutter-release button. 24 Monitor is blank. Flash lamp blinks red: wait until flash has charged. USB cable is connected.
Shooting Problem Solution No picture taken • Battery is exhausted. when shutter-release • Flash lamp blinks: flash is charging. button is pressed. • Subject is low in contrast, dominated by repeating geometric patterns, occupies too little of the frame, or contains many fine details, objects of sharply differing brightness, or objects at different distances from camera. Camera can not focus Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same distance, then recompose picture. using autofocus.
Shooting (Continued) Problem Solution Pictures are smeared. Lens is dirty. Clean lens. Colors are unnatural. White balance does not match light source. Shutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity too high. Noise can be reduced by: Randomly-spaced • Using flash bright pixels (“noise”) • Choosing P, S, A, or M mode and setting ISO sensitivity to 64 appear in image. • Choosing scene mode with noise reduction or turning Noise reduction on • Rotate mode dial to T or choose higher ISO sensitivity. • Flash is off.
Playback Problem Pictures can not be played back. Solution B • Time lapse or interval timer photography in progress: pic- 49, 74 tures can not be played back until recording is complete. • File has been overwritten or renamed by computer or — other make of camera. Playback zoom can not be used with movies, small pic— tures, or pictures cropped below 320×240. Can not zoom in on picture. Can not record voice Voice memos can not be appended to movies. 50 memo.
Appendix Defaults Choosing Reset for Reset all (B 89) restores the following default settings: Option Shooting mode (B 24–28) Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode Exposure compensation Default Auto Off Autofocus 0 Scene mode (B 29–35) Face-priority AF Movie mode (B 47–50) Movie options Set interval time Auto-focus mode Small size 320 30s Single AF Shooting menu (B 65–79) Image quality Normal Image size 3648×2736 (j) Optimize image Normal Custom Contrast Auto Image sharpening Auto Saturation Auto Black-and
Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in P, S, A, M, and T modes: Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken each time shutter is released, (B 26) regardless of settings chosen for Continuous, BSS, and Auto bracketing. Original Continuous, BSS, and Auto bracketing settings are restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off. Continuous Selecting option other than Single for Continuous turns BSS and Auto (B 73) bracketing off.
Image File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, and voice memos are assigned 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”). Originals Identifier Copies Extension Still picture DSCN .JPG Cropped copy Movie DSCN Small copy .AVI Time-lapse INTN D-lighting copy Voice recording DSCN .WAV Voice memo Same as picture Identifier RSCN SSCN FSCN Extension .
Time Zones (B 12, 85) The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time (B 84).
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P5000 Digital Camera Compact digital camera Type Effective pixels 10.0 million Image sensor 1 1.8 Lens Focal length f-number Construction 3.5× Zoom-Nikkor lens 7.5 to 26.3mm (35mm [135] picture angle equivalent approx. 36–126mm) f/2.7 to 5.3 7 elements in 6 groups Digital zoom Up to 4× (35mm [135] picture angle equivalent approx. 504mm) / -in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 10.
Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (ISO 100) 256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot, spot AF area (with support for 99 AF areas) Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure compensation (–2.0– +2.0EV in steps of 1/3 EV), auto bracketing [W]: –1.0 to +17.5EV [T]: +0.9 to +16.
MH-61 Battery Charger Rated input 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.12 to 0.08A Rated capacity 11 to 16VA Rated output DC 4.2V/950mA Supported batteries EN-EL5 rechargeable Li-ion batteries (supplied) Charging time Approximately 2 hours when battery is fully discharged Operating temperature 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F Dimensions (W×H×D) Approx. 67×26×67mm/2.6×1.0×2.6in. (excluding projections) Approx. 70g/2.5oz.
Index Symbols P (anti-shake) mode 6, 36 U (auto) mode 6, 16–21 I (delete) button 3, 22 Q (monitor) button 3, 8 V (movie) mode 6, 47–49 G (playback) button 3, 12, 22, 23 K, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O. See Scene mode 6, 29–35 N (transfer) button 3 o (wait) icon 21 A A. See Aperture-priority auto 38, 41 A/V cable 55 AC adapter 2, 10, 49, 54, 85, 88, 90, 94, 109 Accessories x, 90–93 AE-L 4, 35 Fz.
Deleting 22, 81 all pictures 81. See also Formatting 15, 88 individual pictures 22, 43 last picture 22 movies 50 selected pictures 81 voice memos 46 voice recordings 52 Design Rule for Camera File System 110 Digital Print Order Format 60, 64, 110 Digital zoom 87 Digital zoom. See Zoom, digital 19, 47, 72, 87, 101, 108 Direct Print. See PictBridge 60–63, 110 Distortion 79 Distortion control off. See Converter 79 Distortion control on. See Converter 79 D-Lighting 44, 103 DPOF.
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Panorama assist (O) 33, 35 Party/Indoor (E) 31 Portrait (A) 30 Sports (C) 30 Sunset (G) 31 Voice recording (B). See Voice recording 51–53, 106 SD (Secure Digital). See Memory cards 14, 91 Secure Digital (SD). See Memory cards 14, 91 Self-timer 7, 26, 105 Self-timer lamp 2, 26, 94 Sensitivity. See ISO sensitivity 71 Sepia 48 R.
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