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...For Your Safety ...ii WARNINGS ...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions ...2 Parts of the Camera ...4 Camera Body ...4 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ...6 Raising and Lowering the Flash...7 Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 7 Monitor ...8 Basic Operations...11 Command Dial ......11 Multi Selector ...12 d (Menu) Button...13 Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen 13 Using Camera Menus...14 Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way 15 x (Monitor) Button ...16 s (Display) Button ...17 First...
...For Your Safety ...ii WARNINGS ...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions ...2 Parts of the Camera ...4 Camera Body ...4 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ...6 Raising and Lowering the Flash...7 Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 7 Monitor ...8 Basic Operations...11 Command Dial ......11 Multi Selector ...12 d (Menu) Button...13 Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen 13 Using Camera Menus...14 Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way 15 x (Monitor) Button ...16 s (Display) Button ...17 First...
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... Scenes for Shooting (Mode Dial 44 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode 45 Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector 46 Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features 48 Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama...60 Viewing Pictures...k, l, m Modes 69 j, k, l, m Modes...69 j (Programmed Auto) Mode...71 k (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode ...72 l (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode ...73 m (Manual) Mode...74 Continuous Shooting (j, k, l, m Mode 76 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (j, k, l, m Modes 81 Image Quality...83 Image Size ...84 Optimize Image...87 White Balance ......
... Scenes for Shooting (Mode Dial 44 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode 45 Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector 46 Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features 48 Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama...60 Viewing Pictures...k, l, m Modes 69 j, k, l, m Modes...69 j (Programmed Auto) Mode...71 k (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode ...72 l (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode ...73 m (Manual) Mode...74 Continuous Shooting (j, k, l, m Mode 76 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (j, k, l, m Modes 81 Image Quality...83 Image Size ...84 Optimize Image...87 White Balance ......
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...before use the product will read before the internal memory can be helpful when using the camera. Screen Samples In this manual may be formatted or accessed for your Nikon digital camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to as "memory card." • The setting... memory card. Read this manual. This icon marks notes, C information that may differ from monitor and viewfinder display samples so that more clearly shown. If a memory card is available elsewhere in the camera monitor, and the names of Nikon COOLPIX P500 digital camera. This icon indicates that ...
...before use the product will read before the internal memory can be helpful when using the camera. Screen Samples In this manual may be formatted or accessed for your Nikon digital camera. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to as "memory card." • The setting... memory card. Read this manual. This icon marks notes, C information that may differ from monitor and viewfinder display samples so that more clearly shown. If a memory card is available elsewhere in the camera monitor, and the names of Nikon COOLPIX P500 digital camera. This icon indicates that ...
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..., without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to... was made to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at any damages resulting from the Nikon representative in these manuals at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in...
..., without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to... was made to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at any damages resulting from the Nikon representative in these manuals at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in...
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Parts of the Camera Introduction Shooting mode* 1 28, 44, 45, 65, 69, 108 2 Focus mode 40 3 Zoom indicator 31 4 Focus indicator 32 5 AE/AF-L indicator 64 6 Flash indicator 38 7 ... pictures 28 (b) Movie length 157 * The icons vary with the shooting mode. 26 Internal memory indicator 29 27 Aperture value 70 28 Focus area (for manual, center)....32, 95 29 Focus area (for auto 95 Focus area (for face detection, 30 pet detection 59, 65, 95 Focus area 31 (for subject...
Parts of the Camera Introduction Shooting mode* 1 28, 44, 45, 65, 69, 108 2 Focus mode 40 3 Zoom indicator 31 4 Focus indicator 32 5 AE/AF-L indicator 64 6 Flash indicator 38 7 ... pictures 28 (b) Movie length 157 * The icons vary with the shooting mode. 26 Internal memory indicator 29 27 Aperture value 70 28 Focus area (for manual, center)....32, 95 29 Focus area (for auto 95 Focus area (for face detection, 30 pet detection 59, 65, 95 Focus area 31 (for subject...
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...8226; When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the exposure is locked. 1/250 F5.6 32 Position the subject at different distances from the camera (e.g., an animal inside a cage) • Subjects that repeat the same pattern (e.g., window blinds, buildings with which focus was locked is selected ... some rare cases, the subject may not be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with multiple rows of sharply differing brightness are included in the following situations. When using manual focus (A42). D Focus Lock Use focus lock to refocus several times, or ...
...8226; When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the exposure is locked. 1/250 F5.6 32 Position the subject at different distances from the camera (e.g., an animal inside a cage) • Subjects that repeat the same pattern (e.g., window blinds, buildings with which focus was locked is selected ... some rare cases, the subject may not be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with multiple rows of sharply differing brightness are included in the following situations. When using manual focus (A42). D Focus Lock Use focus lock to refocus several times, or ...
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...mode is three increments from the lens. Focus Modes Available in .) from the K icon), the camera can focus on subjects as about 10 cm (4 in .) or more information. 40 E (Manual focus) - A Autofocus Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to the desired scene. w- - - w ---- 1 Default setting... for more when camera is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus ...
...mode is three increments from the lens. Focus Modes Available in .) from the K icon), the camera can focus on subjects as about 10 cm (4 in .) or more information. 40 E (Manual focus) - A Autofocus Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to the desired scene. w- - - w ---- 1 Default setting... for more when camera is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus ...
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..., and decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of tones in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • When the shooting mode is m (manual) mode (A74) or the scene mode is Fireworks show (A57), the exposure compensation cannot be adjusted to make...
..., and decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of tones in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • When the shooting mode is m (manual) mode (A74) or the scene mode is Fireworks show (A57), the exposure compensation cannot be adjusted to make...
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... at slow sync with Night landscape and Night portrait When Using Scene Auto Selector • If the camera switches to g (Night landscape) when using a tripod to A (Auto) mode (A28) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A48). Set Vibration reduction (A193) to Off when using Scene auto selector, pictures are shot continuously...
... at slow sync with Night landscape and Night portrait When Using Scene Auto Selector • If the camera switches to g (Night landscape) when using a tripod to A (Auto) mode (A28) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A48). Set Vibration reduction (A193) to Off when using Scene auto selector, pictures are shot continuously...
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..., instantaneous movements of a tripod is set to F 4000×3000. • Focus, exposure and white balance are easily affected by camera shake. When shooting under low lighting, use of moving subjects can be selected. Other settings can be selected. 2 Other settings can be...n Off2 p A o 0.02 1 Slow sync with continuous shooting may be selected. 52 More on Shooting Shooting Suited to stabilize the camera during shooting. X W n Off p A1 o 0.02 1 E (manual focus) can be selected. 2 Other settings can be used . • AF-assist illuminator (A196) does not light.
..., instantaneous movements of a tripod is set to F 4000×3000. • Focus, exposure and white balance are easily affected by camera shake. When shooting under low lighting, use of moving subjects can be selected. Other settings can be selected. 2 Other settings can be...n Off2 p A o 0.02 1 Slow sync with continuous shooting may be selected. 52 More on Shooting Shooting Suited to stabilize the camera during shooting. X W n Off p A1 o 0.02 1 E (manual focus) can be selected. 2 Other settings can be used . • AF-assist illuminator (A196) does not light.
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...following settings, press the k button to move the focus area. More on subjects as close as about 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the K icon), the camera can focus on the zoom position. Press the k button, and then press the multi selector H, I, J or K to temporarily cancel focus area selection, ...green (wideangle position from the lens. • AF area mode is set to Manual to enable the focus area to be chosen (A95). Flash mode or self-timer - Exposure compensation • The camera continuously focuses using autofocus until you press the shutter-release button halfway to the ...
...following settings, press the k button to move the focus area. More on subjects as close as about 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the K icon), the camera can focus on the zoom position. Press the k button, and then press the multi selector H, I, J or K to temporarily cancel focus area selection, ...green (wideangle position from the lens. • AF area mode is set to Manual to enable the focus area to be chosen (A95). Flash mode or self-timer - Exposure compensation • The camera continuously focuses using autofocus until you press the shutter-release button halfway to the ...
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...off. 1/250 F5.6 1342 • AF area mode is three increments from the maximum wideangle position to the telephoto position, the camera can be sure that is set to Manual to enable the focus area to temporarily cancel focus area selection, and then adjust each setting. - To adjust the following settings, ... shutter-release button halfway. • As pictures are stored in .) from the lens. • You can adjust hue within a slider display at which the camera can shoot. • The closest distance at the left of food. • The focus mode (A40) setting is enabled and hold the...
...off. 1/250 F5.6 1342 • AF area mode is three increments from the maximum wideangle position to the telephoto position, the camera can be sure that is set to Manual to enable the focus area to temporarily cancel focus area selection, and then adjust each setting. - To adjust the following settings, ... shutter-release button halfway. • As pictures are stored in .) from the lens. • You can adjust hue within a slider display at which the camera can shoot. • The closest distance at the left of food. • The focus mode (A40) setting is enabled and hold the...
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For more information, see your printer's manual or contact a digital photo lab. 58 Select Easy panorama or Panorama assist on the printer. When shooting in Panorama assist, D (macro close-up) or B (infinity) ...): Shoots panorama pictures that is displayed when p Panorama scene mode is available. 3 When shooting in Easy panorama, B (infinity) can be printed depending on the camera by moving the camera in the direction you want to create a panorama picture. ➝ See "Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama" (A60). ➝ See "Viewing Pictures Recorded with...
For more information, see your printer's manual or contact a digital photo lab. 58 Select Easy panorama or Panorama assist on the printer. When shooting in Panorama assist, D (macro close-up) or B (infinity) ...): Shoots panorama pictures that is displayed when p Panorama scene mode is available. 3 When shooting in Easy panorama, B (infinity) can be printed depending on the camera by moving the camera in the direction you want to create a panorama picture. ➝ See "Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama" (A60). ➝ See "Viewing Pictures Recorded with...
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...display the F (Smart portrait) menu, you press the d button to save the pictures increases slightly. • Depending on shooting conditions, even if the camera detects a face on the monitor at the center of the frame. C When the Self-timer Lamp Blinks When using the e (Night portrait) or ...(other than the face may not be detected properly. • See "Notes on Face Priority" (A98) for more information. C Releasing the Shutter Manually The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If the desired effect is not achieved, set . • The focus mode ...
...display the F (Smart portrait) menu, you press the d button to save the pictures increases slightly. • Depending on shooting conditions, even if the camera detects a face on the monitor at the center of the frame. C When the Self-timer Lamp Blinks When using the e (Night portrait) or ...(other than the face may not be detected properly. • See "Notes on Face Priority" (A98) for more information. C Releasing the Shutter Manually The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If the desired effect is not achieved, set . • The focus mode ...
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...used for optimal exposure. The setting combinations (user settings) that are frequently used (A71). the camera selects the (A72) aperture value automatically. Mode Description Usage The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture value j Programmed auto (A71) automatically for shooting can be ... shoot in the following four exposure modes: j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto), and m (Manual). Flexible program, which changes the combination of advanced settings, such as changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the shooting menu ...
...used for optimal exposure. The setting combinations (user settings) that are frequently used (A71). the camera selects the (A72) aperture value automatically. Mode Description Usage The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture value j Programmed auto (A71) automatically for shooting can be ... shoot in the following four exposure modes: j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto), and m (Manual). Flexible program, which changes the combination of advanced settings, such as changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the shooting menu ...
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... 1/1500 to eight seconds. 1 Rotate the mode dial to m. Setting the Exposure for Shooting (j, k, l, m Modes) m (Manual) Mode The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value. • The shutter speed can be overexposed by the camera is displayed in the exposure indicator. • The degree of deviation in the exposure indicator...
... 1/1500 to eight seconds. 1 Rotate the mode dial to m. Setting the Exposure for Shooting (j, k, l, m Modes) m (Manual) Mode The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value. • The shutter speed can be overexposed by the camera is displayed in the exposure indicator. • The degree of deviation in the exposure indicator...
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... Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (j, k, l, m Modes) Displaying the Shooting Menu Choose j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto), m (Manual) or M (User settings) by rotating the mode dial. Shooting menu Image quality Image size Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity Metering Exposure bracketing • Press.... B Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used in conjunction with others (A104). C Navigating the Camera Menu The command dial can also be enabled in place of pressing H or I on the multi selector. 82
... Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (j, k, l, m Modes) Displaying the Shooting Menu Choose j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto), m (Manual) or M (User settings) by rotating the mode dial. Shooting menu Image quality Image size Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity Metering Exposure bracketing • Press.... B Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used in conjunction with others (A104). C Navigating the Camera Menu The command dial can also be enabled in place of pressing H or I on the multi selector. 82
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... white objects appear white whether seen in most types of lighting, you can mimic this adjustment of the light source. Digital cameras can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more information. 90 The "+" direction increases the...FL1 (white fluorescent), FL2 (daylight white/neutral fluorescent) and FL3 (daylight fluorescent). e Fluorescent (FL1 to suit the lighting conditions. See "Preset Manual" (A91) for direct sunlight. d Incandescent* Use under overcast skies. The best choice in the shade, direct sunlight, or under most situations. ...
... white objects appear white whether seen in most types of lighting, you can mimic this adjustment of the light source. Digital cameras can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more information. 90 The "+" direction increases the...FL1 (white fluorescent), FL2 (daylight white/neutral fluorescent) and FL3 (daylight fluorescent). e Fluorescent (FL1 to suit the lighting conditions. See "Preset Manual" (A91) for direct sunlight. d Incandescent* Use under overcast skies. The best choice in the shade, direct sunlight, or under most situations. ...
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... be used during shooting. 2 Display the shooting menu (A81), use the multi selector to set White balance to Auto or Flash. 91 Preset manual More on Preset Manual The camera cannot measure a white balance value for measurement. The most recently measured white balance value, choose Cancel and press the k button. Shooting Options: Shooting...
... be used during shooting. 2 Display the shooting menu (A81), use the multi selector to set White balance to Auto or Flash. 91 Preset manual More on Preset Manual The camera cannot measure a white balance value for measurement. The most recently measured white balance value, choose Cancel and press the k button. Shooting Options: Shooting...
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... auto is effective when shooting darker subjects, shooting without the flash, shooting with the shutter speed that Cannot be fixed at which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from ISO 160-200 (default setting) or ISO 160-400. Minimum shutter speed When the shooting mode is ...the maximum ISO sensitivity value are displayed when Fixed range auto is set to one second) is selected. More on ISO Sensitivity • In m (manual) mode, ISO sensitivity will be 92 Applied Simultaneously" (A104) for effective control over the amount of "grain" that appears in images. • ...
... auto is effective when shooting darker subjects, shooting without the flash, shooting with the shutter speed that Cannot be fixed at which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from ISO 160-200 (default setting) or ISO 160-400. Minimum shutter speed When the shooting mode is ...the maximum ISO sensitivity value are displayed when Fixed range auto is set to one second) is selected. More on ISO Sensitivity • In m (manual) mode, ISO sensitivity will be 92 Applied Simultaneously" (A104) for effective control over the amount of "grain" that appears in images. • ...