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..." in electronic format on a TV / VCR Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) Choosing a User Set Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) Playing Back Your Pictures List of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs, and transferring them to Digital Photography (this product includes the manuals listed below. Overview and Symbols Getting to Know the...
..." in electronic format on a TV / VCR Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) Choosing a User Set Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) Playing Back Your Pictures List of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs, and transferring them to Digital Photography (this product includes the manuals listed below. Overview and Symbols Getting to Know the...
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...Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode 58 Optical and Digital Zoom: The Button 60 Flash Mode: The Button 62 Exposure Compensation: The Button 66 Keep or Delete: Picture Review 67 Choosing a User Set 68 Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1,2,3 70 Controlling Shutter Speed and Aperture: ...Exposure Mode 70 Making Movies: Movie Mode 77 Reacting Faster to Light: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency 78 Focusing by Hand: Manual Focus 80 Playing Back Your ...
...Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode 58 Optical and Digital Zoom: The Button 60 Flash Mode: The Button 62 Exposure Compensation: The Button 66 Keep or Delete: Picture Review 67 Choosing a User Set 68 Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1,2,3 70 Controlling Shutter Speed and Aperture: ...Exposure Mode 70 Making Movies: Movie Mode 77 Reacting Faster to Light: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency 78 Focusing by Hand: Manual Focus 80 Playing Back Your ...
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... with Your Digital Camera: Explains how to connect your camera to a computer and how to operate the camera's menus, and gives a full explanation of this electronic circuitry. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed ...NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your camera's specifications. Getting Started-Overview and Symbols Overview and Symbols Overview Thank you for use the camera's controls and User Sets. The manual...
... with Your Digital Camera: Explains how to connect your camera to a computer and how to operate the camera's menus, and gives a full explanation of this electronic circuitry. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed ...NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your camera's specifications. Getting Started-Overview and Symbols Overview and Symbols Overview Thank you for use the camera's controls and User Sets. The manual...
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... users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to your camera. Tips: helpful information for contact information: http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/ 3 Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in this manual...
... users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to your camera. Tips: helpful information for contact information: http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/ 3 Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in this manual...
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... shooting mode .. 104 33 28 Manual focus indicator ......... 80 34 35 29 Image sharpening 114 30 White balance 101 31 4 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) .. 78 19 Progress bar (Ultra HS) ........ 105 32 Black-and-white mode indicator 108 20 User Setting No. (User Set) .... 68 21 Converter lens...37 Exposure display 75 Monitor or Viewfinder (Playback Mode) In (playback mode), the icons in the monitor or viewfinder indicate the status of the following camera settings: 1 Date of recording 19 2 Time of recording 19 3 Image size 51 * Appears only when battery is running low. 4 Image ...
... shooting mode .. 104 33 28 Manual focus indicator ......... 80 34 35 29 Image sharpening 114 30 White balance 101 31 4 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) .. 78 19 Progress bar (Ultra HS) ........ 105 32 Black-and-white mode indicator 108 20 User Setting No. (User Set) .... 68 21 Converter lens...37 Exposure display 75 Monitor or Viewfinder (Playback Mode) In (playback mode), the icons in the monitor or viewfinder indicate the status of the following camera settings: 1 Date of recording 19 2 Time of recording 19 3 Image size 51 * Appears only when battery is running low. 4 Image ...
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... using focus lock. 28 Remove finger briefly from shutter-release button, then try again. Custom Focus Settings (User Sets 1, 2, and 3) In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, manual focus ( 80) can be used to "off -center subject without using autofocus. Autofocus Flash-ready indicator ...indicator Taking and Reviewing Pictures-Basic Picture Taking Step 5-Focus and Shoot 5.1 Focus In User Set A, the camera automatically focuses on an off...
... using focus lock. 28 Remove finger briefly from shutter-release button, then try again. Custom Focus Settings (User Sets 1, 2, and 3) In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, manual focus ( 80) can be used to "off -center subject without using autofocus. Autofocus Flash-ready indicator ...indicator Taking and Reviewing Pictures-Basic Picture Taking Step 5-Focus and Shoot 5.1 Focus In User Set A, the camera automatically focuses on an off...
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.... • The subject is contrast between the subject and the background. Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus performs best when: • There is evenly lit. Use focus lock...8226; You attempt to focus on subjects that macro close a s 3 c m (0.8˝) from the camera. Macro Close-Up When the camera is zoomed out to focus on two or more objects at different distances from the lens. To minimize distortion ... adjust the range until you find a distance at the same distance, or use manual focus ( 80).
.... • The subject is contrast between the subject and the background. Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus performs best when: • There is evenly lit. Use focus lock...8226; You attempt to focus on subjects that macro close a s 3 c m (0.8˝) from the camera. Macro Close-Up When the camera is zoomed out to focus on two or more objects at different distances from the lens. To minimize distortion ... adjust the range until you find a distance at the same distance, or use manual focus ( 80).
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With exposure set to lock, you can be used to set to lock, you can improve results by manually selecting the center focus area ( 112) and setting metering to lock just focus or just exposure. The Controls: AE-L, AF-L option in focus locks both ... the AE/AF button to spot or central-weighted metering ( 103). 57 You can adjust exposure without adjusting exposure. Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) AE/AF Button: Locking Focus and Exposure By default, pressing the AE/AF button when the...
With exposure set to lock, you can be used to set to lock, you can improve results by manually selecting the center focus area ( 112) and setting metering to lock just focus or just exposure. The Controls: AE-L, AF-L option in focus locks both ... the AE/AF button to spot or central-weighted metering ( 103). 57 You can adjust exposure without adjusting exposure. Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) AE/AF Button: Locking Focus and Exposure By default, pressing the AE/AF button when the...
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... Press button repeatedly until desired setting is taken. At a setting of Auto, no icon appears in use. Setting the Built-in Speedlight to Manual The built-in Speedlight can be raised by pressing the button when the Speedlight Opt.: Pop Up option in control panel, and monitor or viewfinder.... The flash mode changes as shown below when set to Manual ( 136). Auto Flash Cancel Auto + redeye reduction Fill-flash Slow Sync To protect the built-in Speedlight, we recommend that you lower it when...
... Press button repeatedly until desired setting is taken. At a setting of Auto, no icon appears in use. Setting the Built-in Speedlight to Manual The built-in Speedlight can be raised by pressing the button when the Speedlight Opt.: Pop Up option in control panel, and monitor or viewfinder.... The flash mode changes as shown below when set to Manual ( 136). Auto Flash Cancel Auto + redeye reduction Fill-flash Slow Sync To protect the built-in Speedlight, we recommend that you lower it when...
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... Settings that can be used to choose a User Set without accessing the camera menus. You can create further combinations of settings for the following menu items are as follows: Setting Exposure Mode 70 Sensitivity (ISO) 78 Manual Focus 80 Shooting Menu Settings 100 SHOOTING menu ...settings for these settings the next time User Set 1 is pressed. 68 The camera will "remember" your needs. Press the button while rotating the command dial...
... Settings that can be used to choose a User Set without accessing the camera menus. You can create further combinations of settings for the following menu items are as follows: Setting Exposure Mode 70 Sensitivity (ISO) 78 Manual Focus 80 Shooting Menu Settings 100 SHOOTING menu ...settings for these settings the next time User Set 1 is pressed. 68 The camera will "remember" your needs. Press the button while rotating the command dial...
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... section covers settings used only when User Set 1, 2, or 3 is selected in "Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets)"( 48). To choose the exposure mode, rotate the command dial while pressing the button. The exposure mode cycles as follows: (programmed auto), (shutter-priority auto), (aperture-priority auto), and (manual). + Press while rotating command dial...
... section covers settings used only when User Set 1, 2, or 3 is selected in "Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets)"( 48). To choose the exposure mode, rotate the command dial while pressing the button. The exposure mode cycles as follows: (programmed auto), (shutter-priority auto), (aperture-priority auto), and (manual). + Press while rotating command dial...
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Low shutter speeds suggest movement by blurring moving objects. Aperturepriority auto User chooses aperture; tails and let more light into focus. User chooses both shutter Use when you want complete Manual speed and aperture. control over exposure settings. Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) The following modes are available: Mode How it...
Low shutter speeds suggest movement by blurring moving objects. Aperturepriority auto User chooses aperture; tails and let more light into focus. User chooses both shutter Use when you want complete Manual speed and aperture. control over exposure settings. Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) The following modes are available: Mode How it...
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...to nearest EV. Control panel display is displayed in the control panel and in the exposure display in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV (1/3 step). 1 After choosing (manual) as the exposure mode, remove your finger from -2 to +2 EV in increments equivalent to 1 EV (one step), or the shutter can be set the ...to five minutes (BULB). ter speed can be adjusted in the monitor or viewfinder. If image would be under - Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.
...to nearest EV. Control panel display is displayed in the control panel and in the exposure display in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV (1/3 step). 1 After choosing (manual) as the exposure mode, remove your finger from -2 to +2 EV in increments equivalent to 1 EV (one step), or the shutter can be set the ...to five minutes (BULB). ter speed can be adjusted in the monitor or viewfinder. If image would be under - Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.
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...the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) The Multi Selector The item not currently selected in the control panel shutter-speed/aperture display or monitor can be used to set the Exposure Options: Maximum Bulb Duration item in the SHOOTING menu to 5 min; 110). Long Time-Exposures (BULB) When manual exposure...control panel shows (BULB will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. At this setting, the shutter will be adjusted by camera shake, we recommend that you use a tripod and a remote shutter release such as the MC-EU1 remote cord (available separately). To ...
...the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) The Multi Selector The item not currently selected in the control panel shutter-speed/aperture display or monitor can be used to set the Exposure Options: Maximum Bulb Duration item in the SHOOTING menu to 5 min; 110). Long Time-Exposures (BULB) When manual exposure...control panel shows (BULB will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. At this setting, the shutter will be adjusted by camera shake, we recommend that you use a tripod and a remote shutter release such as the MC-EU1 remote cord (available separately). To ...
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...for use it AUTO Equivalent to ISO 400). Approximately equivalent to ISO 100, ISO icon appears in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure modes, sensitivity will be turned off to ISO 100, recommended except 100 when lighting is required. Approximately equivalent to ...at ISO 100 equivalent and will likely contain appreciable noise. Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) The following settings are required. when lighting is poor, however, camera automatically raises sensitivity to compensate (up to a setting of 400 or less when using the ...
...for use it AUTO Equivalent to ISO 400). Approximately equivalent to ISO 100, ISO icon appears in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure modes, sensitivity will be turned off to ISO 100, recommended except 100 when lighting is required. Approximately equivalent to ...at ISO 100 equivalent and will likely contain appreciable noise. Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) The following settings are required. when lighting is poor, however, camera automatically raises sensitivity to compensate (up to a setting of 400 or less when using the ...
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.... 2 Focus While pressing the MF ( ) button, rotate the command dial. Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) Focusing by pressing the mode. The camera can be cancelled by Hand: Manual Focus In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, manual focus can focus from macro close-up (about 3 cm (1") measured from the lens) to take the picture...
.... 2 Focus While pressing the MF ( ) button, rotate the command dial. Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) Focusing by pressing the mode. The camera can be cancelled by Hand: Manual Focus In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, manual focus can focus from macro close-up (about 3 cm (1") measured from the lens) to take the picture...
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...or out until the focus distance is selected ( 58) before manually adjusting focus. Using the Self-Timer When using the self-timer, be sure that the self-timer is no longer shown in red. Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) Close-ups and Optical Zoom At short... focus distances, the camera may be unable to focus at the current zoom position, the focus distance display in the monitor or ...
...or out until the focus distance is selected ( 58) before manually adjusting focus. Using the Self-Timer When using the self-timer, be sure that the self-timer is no longer shown in red. Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) Close-ups and Optical Zoom At short... focus distances, the camera may be unable to focus at the current zoom position, the focus distance display in the monitor or ...
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... white balance over a series of Menu Options Lens Choose settings for optional converter lenses. No Reset 118 93 AF Area Mode Auto-Focus Mode Auto / Manual / Off Continuous AF / Single AF Focus Confirmation MF / On / Off 112 Image Sharpening Heighten or reduce the sharpness Auto Low of outlines in pictures taken... series or set time limit for long exposures. 110 AE Lock Maximum Bulb Duration Off / On / Reset 1min / 5min Focus Options Options for the current User Set to their default values.
... white balance over a series of Menu Options Lens Choose settings for optional converter lenses. No Reset 118 93 AF Area Mode Auto-Focus Mode Auto / Manual / Off Continuous AF / Single AF Focus Confirmation MF / On / Off 112 Image Sharpening Heighten or reduce the sharpness Auto Low of outlines in pictures taken... series or set time limit for long exposures. 110 AE Lock Maximum Bulb Duration Off / On / Reset 1min / 5min Focus Options Options for the current User Set to their default values.
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... Up Variable Power Speedlight Cntrl Auto / Manual -2.0 - +2.0 Auto/Int&ExtActive 136 Shot Confirmation On / Off Shutter Sound All modes Control beep produced by camera On to a computer. 143 PTP Mass Storage 95 Menu Guide-List of Menu Options User Set A User Set 1,2,3 (1) User Set 1,2,3 (2) Play back mode Speedlight ...Year, Month, Day, hour, minute, display order for year, month, and day info.txt 1, 2, 3/ Save image information in which camera messages and menus are displayed. 142 De (German) En (English) Fr (French) (Japanese) Es (Spanish) USB 1, 2, 3 Choose USB...
... Up Variable Power Speedlight Cntrl Auto / Manual -2.0 - +2.0 Auto/Int&ExtActive 136 Shot Confirmation On / Off Shutter Sound All modes Control beep produced by camera On to a computer. 143 PTP Mass Storage 95 Menu Guide-List of Menu Options User Set A User Set 1,2,3 (1) User Set 1,2,3 (2) Play back mode Speedlight ...Year, Month, Day, hour, minute, display order for year, month, and day info.txt 1, 2, 3/ Save image information in which camera messages and menus are displayed. 142 De (German) En (English) Fr (French) (Japanese) Es (Spanish) USB 1, 2, 3 Choose USB...
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... exposed regardless of background illumination. but still preserves background details. The following options are available: Option How it works When to use spot Camera measures light in the monitor or viewfinder. 103 Ensures central subject will be used ). Spot AF Area Useful when you want to use...Matrix Meters 256 areas of the frame, but central 1/4 has an 80% weighting. Menu Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu Measuring Light: Metering User Sets 1, 2, and 3 offer a choice of four metering methods. (In User Set A, matrix metering is used with manual or automatcurrent focus area only.
... exposed regardless of background illumination. but still preserves background details. The following options are available: Option How it works When to use spot Camera measures light in the monitor or viewfinder. 103 Ensures central subject will be used ). Spot AF Area Useful when you want to use...Matrix Meters 256 areas of the frame, but central 1/4 has an 80% weighting. Menu Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu Measuring Light: Metering User Sets 1, 2, and 3 offer a choice of four metering methods. (In User Set A, matrix metering is used with manual or automatcurrent focus area only.