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... provider licensed to (i) encode video in compliance with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trade names mentioned in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was encoded by a consumer engaged in this manual or the other use of a consumer to provide AVC video...
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii WARNINGS ...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions ...2 Parts of the Camera ...4 The Camera Body...4 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ...6 Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash 7 Attaching the ...
Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii WARNINGS ...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions ...2 Parts of the Camera ...4 The Camera Body...4 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ...6 Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash 7 Attaching the ...
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Table of Contents Setting the Focus Mode ...39 Using Manual Focus...40 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation 41 More on Shooting ...42 Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial 42 Shooting Suited for the Scene ... Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes 66 A, B, C, D Modes ...66 A (Programmed Auto) Mode...68 B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode ...69 C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode...70 D (Manual) Mode ...71 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes 73 q Image Quality ...75 r Image Size...76 F Optimize Image...79 B White Balance...82 E ISO Sensitivity...84 G Metering...85...
Table of Contents Setting the Focus Mode ...39 Using Manual Focus...40 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation 41 More on Shooting ...42 Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial 42 Shooting Suited for the Scene ... Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes 66 A, B, C, D Modes ...66 A (Programmed Auto) Mode...68 B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode ...69 C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode...70 D (Manual) Mode ...71 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes 73 q Image Quality ...75 r Image Size...76 F Optimize Image...79 B White Balance...82 E ISO Sensitivity...84 G Metering...85...
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... referred to as the "default setting". • The names of menu items displayed in this manual may be more A information is available elsewhere in the camera monitor, and the names of Nikon COOLPIX P100 digital camera. Screen Samples In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from actual display. D This icon marks tips, additional information that...
... referred to as the "default setting". • The names of menu items displayed in this manual may be more A information is available elsewhere in the camera monitor, and the names of Nikon COOLPIX P100 digital camera. Screen Samples In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from actual display. D This icon marks tips, additional information that...
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... right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and 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...
... right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and 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...
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... exposures remaining 23 (still pictures 26 (b) Movie length 127 24 Internal memory indicator 27 25 Image quality 75 26 Aperture 67 27 Focus area (for manual, center)....30, 90 28 Focus area (for auto 90 29 Focus area (for face priority)...........55, 90 Focus area 30 (for subject tracking mode 59...
... exposures remaining 23 (still pictures 26 (b) Movie length 127 24 Internal memory indicator 27 25 Image quality 75 26 Aperture 67 27 Focus area (for manual, center)....30, 90 28 Focus area (for auto 90 29 Focus area (for face priority)...........55, 90 Focus area 30 (for subject tracking mode 59...
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Introduction For Shooting Mode Programmed auto (mode dial set to A) Shutter-priority auto (mode dial set to B) Aperture-priority auto (mode dial set to C) Manual (mode dial set to D) For Playback Mode Full-frame playback or thumbnail playback Calendar display Use Description A Change the flexible program 68 Adjust shutter speed ...
Introduction For Shooting Mode Programmed auto (mode dial set to A) Shutter-priority auto (mode dial set to B) Aperture-priority auto (mode dial set to C) Manual (mode dial set to D) For Playback Mode Full-frame playback or thumbnail playback Calendar display Use Description A Change the flexible program 68 Adjust shutter speed ...
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... balance ISO sensitivity Metering Continuous C Note on the left/Return display to the previous screen Choose the option below * In shooting mode D (manual), select whether to apply selections. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A34) menu or choose the option above Choose the option on the... Multi Selector 12 In this manual, up , down , left , right section, or the k (apply selection) button. Operate by pressing the up , down , left , and right...
... balance ISO sensitivity Metering Continuous C Note on the left/Return display to the previous screen Choose the option below * In shooting mode D (manual), select whether to apply selections. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A34) menu or choose the option above Choose the option on the... Multi Selector 12 In this manual, up , down , left , right section, or the k (apply selection) button. Operate by pressing the up , down , left , and right...
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...D, the changed focus mode setting will vary according to focus on the monitor glow green (wide-angle side from the lens (A40). E Manual focus The focus can be able to the magnification of the zoom. See "Functions that it has automatically determined (A43). D Macro close-up ) ...w w B (Infinity) w w 2 3 - -w - -w E (Manual focus) - However, the camera may not be adjusted for any subject that is turned off ). The closest shooting distance will be 38 Applied Simultaneously" (A96) ...
...D, the changed focus mode setting will vary according to focus on the monitor glow green (wide-angle side from the lens (A40). E Manual focus The focus can be able to the magnification of the zoom. See "Functions that it has automatically determined (A43). D Macro close-up ) ...w w B (Infinity) w w 2 3 - -w - -w E (Manual focus) - However, the camera may not be adjusted for any subject that is turned off ). The closest shooting distance will be 38 Applied Simultaneously" (A96) ...
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... focus is A, B, C, D, M or d (sport continuous). W is displayed at this point to step 1 and choose any setting other than E. 1/250 F5.6 17 C E (Manual Focus) • An approximate depth of field (the area in focus behind and in the monitor. • Press H to focus on far subjects. • Press...shooting with the mode dial (A42). 1 Press p (focus mode) on near subjects. • Press the shutter-release button halfway to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button. Focus • The center of the picture will be displayed together. • Press the shutter-release button at...
... focus is A, B, C, D, M or d (sport continuous). W is displayed at this point to step 1 and choose any setting other than E. 1/250 F5.6 17 C E (Manual Focus) • An approximate depth of field (the area in focus behind and in the monitor. • Press H to focus on far subjects. • Press...shooting with the mode dial (A42). 1 Press p (focus mode) on near subjects. • Press the shutter-release button halfway to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button. Focus • The center of the picture will be displayed together. • Press the shutter-release button at...
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... pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation) on the multi selector. • The exposure compensation guide is displayed. • Exposure compensation is not available for D (manual) mode. 2 Press H or I on the multi selector to choose the compensation and press the k button. • To make the subject brighter: adjust the exposure compensation...
... pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation) on the multi selector. • The exposure compensation guide is displayed. • Exposure compensation is not available for D (manual) mode. 2 Press H or I on the multi selector to choose the compensation and press the k button. • To make the subject brighter: adjust the exposure compensation...
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... displayed or when i (close-up) mode is not available. • If you press the d button to A (Auto) mode (A26) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A45). C Night Landscape Shooting in Scene Auto Selector Mode When the setting is switched to g (night landscape) in dark locations or when the subject is...
... displayed or when i (close-up) mode is not available. • If you press the d button to A (Auto) mode (A26) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A45). C Night Landscape Shooting in Scene Auto Selector Mode When the setting is switched to g (night landscape) in dark locations or when the subject is...
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... close range. • The focus mode (A38) setting will vary according to move the focus area. o 0.0* • The closest shooting distance will be changed to Manual to enable the focus area to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can be selected. When the j icon at the top...
... close range. • The focus mode (A38) setting will vary according to move the focus area. o 0.0* • The closest shooting distance will be changed to Manual to enable the focus area to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can be selected. When the j icon at the top...
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... photography is prohibited (for the Scene u Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • The focus mode (A38) setting will be changed to Manual to enable the focus area to be selected.
... photography is prohibited (for the Scene u Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • The focus mode (A38) setting will be changed to Manual to enable the focus area to be selected.
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... compensation (A41) settings can be adjusted. • Self-timer cannot be used. • The focus mode is fixed to A (autofocus). • Press the d button to Manual or Center in shooting modes A, B, C, D or M, refocus on factors such as the subject's size and brightness. • In some rare cases when shooting subjects for...
... compensation (A41) settings can be adjusted. • Self-timer cannot be used. • The focus mode is fixed to A (autofocus). • Press the d button to Manual or Center in shooting modes A, B, C, D or M, refocus on factors such as the subject's size and brightness. • In some rare cases when shooting subjects for...
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...) settings can be saved in the following four exposure modes: A (programmed auto), B (shutter-priority auto), C (aperture-priority auto), and D (manual). camera selects aperture automatically. Use to shooting requirements. C priority auto (A70) D Manual (A71) Description Camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically for most situations. Flexible program, which changes the combination of...
...) settings can be saved in the following four exposure modes: A (programmed auto), B (shutter-priority auto), C (aperture-priority auto), and D (manual). camera selects aperture automatically. Use to shooting requirements. C priority auto (A70) D Manual (A71) Description Camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically for most situations. Flexible program, which changes the combination of...
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... activate the shutter speed setting. • The active setting switches between shutter speed and aperture each time the multi selector K is displayed for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) D (Manual) Mode Set the shutter speed and aperture value, and shoot pictures. 1 Rotate the mode dial to D. Setting the Exposure for a few seconds in the exposure...
... activate the shutter speed setting. • The active setting switches between shutter speed and aperture each time the multi selector K is displayed for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) D (Manual) Mode Set the shutter speed and aperture value, and shoot pictures. 1 Rotate the mode dial to D. Setting the Exposure for a few seconds in the exposure...
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... settings Save the current edited settings into the mode dial M. A99 A100 Displaying the Shooting Menu Choose A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto), D (Manual) or M (User settings) by rotating the mode dial. Shooting menu Image quality Image size Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity Metering Continuous • Press the...
... settings Save the current edited settings into the mode dial M. A99 A100 Displaying the Shooting Menu Choose A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto), D (Manual) or M (User settings) by rotating the mode dial. Shooting menu Image quality Image size Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity Metering Continuous • Press the...
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... display shows "9999". 2 Print size at lower resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated. The images may not be printed in .). See the instruction manual of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by dividing the number of the printer or check with the same image size setting, images printed...
... display shows "9999". 2 Print size at lower resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated. The images may not be printed in .). See the instruction manual of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by dividing the number of the printer or check with the same image size setting, images printed...
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The following options can be used to manually adjust Contrast, Image sharpening, and Monochrome filter B&W + color effects. • When the B&W + color option is enabled (w), one black-and-white picture and the same picture ...
The following options can be used to manually adjust Contrast, Image sharpening, and Monochrome filter B&W + color effects. • When the B&W + color option is enabled (w), one black-and-white picture and the same picture ...