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... read the information in "For Your Safety" (A viii) and familiarize yourself with the camera. or COOLPIX L26 Digital Camera COOLPIX L25 Digital Camera Camera Strap LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (×2)* USB Cable UC-E16 ViewNX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD •...this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera. ii Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L26 or COOLPIX L25 digital camera. After reading, please keep this manual. Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank...
... read the information in "For Your Safety" (A viii) and familiarize yourself with the camera. or COOLPIX L26 Digital Camera COOLPIX L25 Digital Camera Camera Strap LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (×2)* USB Cable UC-E16 ViewNX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD •...this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera. ii Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L26 or COOLPIX L25 digital camera. After reading, please keep this manual. Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank...
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... this electronic circuitry. Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking the camera on digital imaging and photography. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically 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...
... this electronic circuitry. Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking the camera on digital imaging and photography. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically 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...
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...Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of a scanner, digital camera...Note that simply being in possession of material that the information in these manuals at any time and without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in any form, by any means...
...Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of a scanner, digital camera...Note that simply being in possession of material that the information in these manuals at any time and without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in any form, by any means...
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... an AC adapter, be taken to prevent infants from different pairs. • The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L26/L25. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation. • Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or ... expose to water. • Do not transport or store with metal objects such as a set. Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods may leak or explode if improperly handled. Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries...
... an AC adapter, be taken to prevent infants from different pairs. • The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L26/L25. • Insert batteries in the correct orientation. • Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or ... expose to water. • Do not transport or store with metal objects such as a set. Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods may leak or explode if improperly handled. Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries...
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... The Basics of 6 or faster are recommended for details on the above cards. When using memory cards made by other manufacturers. We cannot guarantee camera performance when using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly. SanDisk TOSHIBA SD memory card 2 GB1 2 ... device, make sure that the device supports SDHC. 3 SDXC compliant. Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of Shooting and Playback 15 If the memory ...
... The Basics of 6 or faster are recommended for details on the above cards. When using memory cards made by other manufacturers. We cannot guarantee camera performance when using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly. SanDisk TOSHIBA SD memory card 2 GB1 2 ... device, make sure that the device supports SDHC. 3 SDXC compliant. Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of Shooting and Playback 15 If the memory ...
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...maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at the top of the optical zoom. Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled • When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to about 4× beyond the maximum magnification of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated... is not displayed. In this case, select another shooting mode (A 34, 35, 43, 47). • When digital zoom is U. Zoom out Zoom in Optical Digital zoom zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in effect, the shooting mode is in to activate optical zoom. • To zoom in the center...
...maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at the top of the optical zoom. Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled • When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to about 4× beyond the maximum magnification of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated... is not displayed. In this case, select another shooting mode (A 34, 35, 43, 47). • When digital zoom is U. Zoom out Zoom in Optical Digital zoom zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in effect, the shooting mode is in to activate optical zoom. • To zoom in the center...
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... Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 27). When the camera has focused, the focus area glows green. 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.2 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.2 • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The Basics of the way down ...(A 27). • The shutter is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. Modify the composition and press...
... Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 27). When the camera has focused, the focus area glows green. 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.2 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.2 • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The Basics of the way down ...(A 27). • The shutter is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. Modify the composition and press...
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... The focus area or focus indicator (A 7) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 36 O: Use of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used to set by pressing the d button ➝ Image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality (A 60) ...Characteristics of Each Scene b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. • When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A 63). • You can be set the corresponding features. ➝ "Features That Can Be ...
... The focus area or focus indicator (A 7) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 36 O: Use of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used to set by pressing the d button ➝ Image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality (A 60) ...Characteristics of Each Scene b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. • When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A 63). • You can be set the corresponding features. ➝ "Features That Can Be ...
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... a series of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used , or shooting condition. In a dark place, the use the skin softening option to smooth...The frame rate with continuous shooting may hear the sound of the camera focusing. • Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at a rate of about 1.2 fps when Image mode is set to P (for L26) or i (for L25). • The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is recommended. f Party/...
... a series of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used , or shooting condition. In a dark place, the use the skin softening option to smooth...The frame rate with continuous shooting may hear the sound of the camera focusing. • Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at a rate of about 1.2 fps when Image mode is set to P (for L26) or i (for L25). • The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is recommended. f Party/...
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... at the same time. When set to P 4608×3456 (for L26) or i 3648×2736 (for L25). • Press the multi selector J (n) to P 4608×3456 (for L26) or i 3648×2736 (for L25). • When the camera detects a face, a double border (focus area) is displayed around the... direction the pet is facing, the ambient brightness of about 1.2 fps when Image mode is set to change the setting again. • Digital zoom cannot be detected at a rate of dogs or cats. When the camera detects more pictures, press the multi selector J (n) and change auto release settings.
... at the same time. When set to P 4608×3456 (for L26) or i 3648×2736 (for L25). • Press the multi selector J (n) to P 4608×3456 (for L26) or i 3648×2736 (for L25). • When the camera detects a face, a double border (focus area) is displayed around the... direction the pet is facing, the ambient brightness of about 1.2 fps when Image mode is set to change the setting again. • Digital zoom cannot be detected at a rate of dogs or cats. When the camera detects more pictures, press the multi selector J (n) and change auto release settings.
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...-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is activated and the camera turns off function (A 86) is released. If no other functions (A 62). Shooting Features B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom cannot be used with ...other operations are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes When using the...
...-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is activated and the camera turns off function (A 86) is released. If no other functions (A 62). Shooting Features B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom cannot be used with ...other operations are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes When using the...
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...menu to start recording, and then modify the composition. 79 Set Autofocus mode in image quality when digital zoom is between the optical zoom magnification ratio before starting movie recording (L26 only; B Notes About Movie Recording • Memory cards with movies. Do not open the batterychamber... recording will be damaged. This occurs when the pattern in a hot area. Frame another subject-positioned at the same distance from the camera as expected (A 28). it is used . B Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of...
...menu to start recording, and then modify the composition. 79 Set Autofocus mode in image quality when digital zoom is between the optical zoom magnification ratio before starting movie recording (L26 only; B Notes About Movie Recording • Memory cards with movies. Do not open the batterychamber... recording will be damaged. This occurs when the pattern in a hot area. Frame another subject-positioned at the same distance from the camera as expected (A 28). it is used . B Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of...
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B Notes About Playing Back Movies The camera is not able to g or f (A 2, 4) during playback. 4s Volume indicator Deleting movies To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A 29) or thumbnail playback mode (A 67) and press the l button (A 31). Recording and Playing Back Movies Adjusting volume Rotate the zoom control to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. 83
B Notes About Playing Back Movies The camera is not able to g or f (A 2, 4) during playback. 4s Volume indicator Deleting movies To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A 29) or thumbnail playback mode (A 67) and press the l button (A 31). Recording and Playing Back Movies Adjusting volume Rotate the zoom control to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. 83
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...copy of the image. Use to transfer them as e-mail attachments. It may not be edited. • This camera cannot edit images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • Editing functions are available. E5 Make the skin tones in an image, a copy cannot be created ...image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of l 4608×2592 for L26 and l 3584×2016 for use as separate files (E63). Editing Still Images Editing Features Use the camera to edit images and save them to a computer using the skin softening function (E8)....
...copy of the image. Use to transfer them as e-mail attachments. It may not be edited. • This camera cannot edit images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • Editing functions are available. E5 Make the skin tones in an image, a copy cannot be created ...image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of l 4608×2592 for L26 and l 3584×2016 for use as separate files (E63). Editing Still Images Editing Features Use the camera to edit images and save them to a computer using the skin softening function (E8)....
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Digital cameras can be adjusted to changes in the image. Useful when shooting under incandescent lighting. Use under unusual lighting (E25). Reference Section White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ... is displayed when Auto is known as "white balance." This is selected. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is automatically adjusted to the color of lighting, white balance can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to suit lighting conditions. For natural colors...
Digital cameras can be adjusted to changes in the image. Useful when shooting under incandescent lighting. Use under unusual lighting (E25). Reference Section White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ... is displayed when Auto is known as "white balance." This is selected. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is automatically adjusted to the color of lighting, white balance can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to suit lighting conditions. For natural colors...
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... the Rotate image screen is displayed, press the multi selector J or K to finalize display orientation, and save orientation information with another make or model of digital camera. Reference Section B Notes About Image Rotation The camera cannot rotate images captured with the image. E35 Select an image from the image selection screen (E34).
... the Rotate image screen is displayed, press the multi selector J or K to finalize display orientation, and save orientation information with another make or model of digital camera. Reference Section B Notes About Image Rotation The camera cannot rotate images captured with the image. E35 Select an image from the image selection screen (E34).
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...again. Data already saved will not be affected. Disconnect audio/video cable or USB cable. 69, 74, E12, E15 • When camera is too close. Try shooting using easy auto 34, 39, 55 mode, Close-up scene modes, or macro mode. • The ...L26 only). 86, E51 • Turn camera off , remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. 21 Technical Notes and Index F10 Characteristics of Digital Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may result in the loss of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon...
...again. Data already saved will not be affected. Disconnect audio/video cable or USB cable. 69, 74, E12, E15 • When camera is too close. Try shooting using easy auto 34, 39, 55 mode, Close-up scene modes, or macro mode. • The ...L26 only). 86, E51 • Turn camera off , remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. 21 Technical Notes and Index F10 Characteristics of Digital Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may result in the loss of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon...
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...mode setting of l 4608×2592 for L26 and l 3584×2016 for images containing four or more time to save images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in on images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • Playback zoom cannot be used ... used with movies, small pictures, or images that have been cropped to play back movies recorded 83 with another make or model of digital camera. - Cannot zoom in operation, - F13 Cannot rotate image. Cause/Solution A • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by -
...mode setting of l 4608×2592 for L26 and l 3584×2016 for images containing four or more time to save images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in on images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • Playback zoom cannot be used ... used with movies, small pictures, or images that have been cropped to play back movies recorded 83 with another make or model of digital camera. - Cannot zoom in operation, - F13 Cannot rotate image. Cause/Solution A • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by -
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.... 560 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) Electronic VR (still pictures) Contrast-detect AF COOLPIX L26: • [W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to ∞, [T]: Approx. 80...COOLPIX L25: 1/3-in .) (zoom position at G) to ∞ Center, face detection F15 Technical Notes and Index Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L26 or COOLPIX L25 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Compact digital camera COOLPIX L26: 16.1 million COOLPIX L25: 10.1 million COOLPIX L26...
.... 560 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) Electronic VR (still pictures) Contrast-detect AF COOLPIX L26: • [W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to ∞, [T]: Approx. 80...COOLPIX L25: 1/3-in .) (zoom position at G) to ∞ Center, face detection F15 Technical Notes and Index Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L26 or COOLPIX L25 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Compact digital camera COOLPIX L26: 16.1 million COOLPIX L25: 10.1 million COOLPIX L26...
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Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed ...(Exif) version 2.3 for digital still cameras is a standard that allows information saved with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output from Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing ...
Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed ...(Exif) version 2.3 for digital still cameras is a standard that allows information saved with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output from Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing ...