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...product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for any other use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. See http://www.mpegla.com. The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are...other documentation provided with the AVC standard ("AVC video") and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in this manual or the other trade names mentioned in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. Additional information may be ...
...product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for any other use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. See http://www.mpegla.com. The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are...other documentation provided with the AVC standard ("AVC video") and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in this manual or the other trade names mentioned in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. Additional information may be ...
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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 Camera Body ...4 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ...6 Raising and Lowering the Flash...7 Attaching the Camera Strap and ...
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 Camera Body ...4 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ...6 Raising and Lowering the Flash...7 Attaching the Camera Strap and ...
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... Flash Mode...37 Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer 39 Using Focus Mode ...40 Setting the Focus Mode ...41 Using Manual Focus...42 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation 43 More on Shooting ...44 Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Mode Dial 44 Shooting Suited...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 ......
... Flash Mode...37 Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer 39 Using Focus Mode ...40 Setting the Focus Mode ...41 Using Manual Focus...42 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation 43 More on Shooting ...44 Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Mode Dial 44 Shooting Suited...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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... are used: This icon marks cautions, B information that should be formatted or accessed for your Nikon digital camera. This manual is referred to the camera. Screen Samples In this manual thoroughly before using the camera. This icon marks tips, additional D information that may differ from... monitor and viewfinder display samples so that should be read before use , to prevent damage to as "memory card." • The setting at the time of Nikon COOLPIX P500...
... are used: This icon marks cautions, B information that should be formatted or accessed for your Nikon digital camera. This manual is referred to the camera. Screen Samples In this manual thoroughly before using the camera. This icon marks tips, additional D information that may differ from... monitor and viewfinder display samples so that should be read before use , to prevent damage to as "memory card." • The setting at the time of Nikon COOLPIX P500...
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...take a test shot to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any damages resulting from the Nikon representative in your area. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC ... 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 the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be...
...take a test shot to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any damages resulting from the Nikon representative in your area. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC ... 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 the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be...
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... 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...
... 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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.... Introduction Basic Operations Multi Selector Operate by pressing the up (H), down (I), left /Return display to the previous screen Choose the option below * In shooting mode m (manual), select whether to set the shutter speed or the aperture value when the command dial is rotated (A74).
.... Introduction Basic Operations Multi Selector Operate by pressing the up (H), down (I), left /Return display to the previous screen Choose the option below * In shooting mode m (manual), select whether to set the shutter speed or the aperture value when the command dial is rotated (A74).
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... number of exposures remaining is pressed halfway. 33 Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. When using focus lock, be focused using manual focus (A42). picture.
... number of exposures remaining is pressed halfway. 33 Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. When using focus lock, be focused using manual focus (A42). picture.
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... (0.4 in .) from the maximum wide-angle position to 59). The flash mode is three increments from the lens. E (Manual focus) - When the shutter-release button is zoomed in .) or more information. 40 E Manual focus The focus can be Applied Simultaneously" (A104) for close as close -ups of flowers or small objects. Use...
... (0.4 in .) from the maximum wide-angle position to 59). The flash mode is three increments from the lens. E (Manual focus) - When the shutter-release button is zoomed in .) or more information. 40 E Manual focus The focus can be Applied Simultaneously" (A104) for close as close -ups of flowers or small objects. Use...
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... to display the screen in step 2. • To change back to autofocus, return to step 1 and choose any setting other than E. 1/125 F5.6 1342 C E (Manual Focus) • In step 2, the figure displayed with the mode dial (A44). 1 Press p (focus mode) on the multi selector to display the setup menu for... focus mode. • Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button. • W is displayed on the top of the monitor, Focus and the image area and the enlarged center of the...
... to display the screen in step 2. • To change back to autofocus, return to step 1 and choose any setting other than E. 1/125 F5.6 1342 C E (Manual Focus) • In step 2, the figure displayed with the mode dial (A44). 1 Press p (focus mode) on the multi selector to display the setup menu for... focus mode. • Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button. • W is displayed on the top of the monitor, Focus and the image area and the enlarged center of the...
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... 0.0. 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 saved in the image. Exposure Compensation Value • The exposure compensation value applied in j, k or l mode is Fireworks...
... 0.0. 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 saved in the image. Exposure Compensation Value • The exposure compensation value applied in j, k or l mode is Fireworks...
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... on Shooting Shooting Suited to use of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to A (Auto) mode (A28) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A48). C Shooting with Night landscape and Night portrait When Using Scene Auto Selector • If the camera switches to g (Night landscape) when using Scene auto...
... on Shooting Shooting Suited to use of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to A (Auto) mode (A28) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A48). C Shooting with Night landscape and Night portrait When Using Scene Auto Selector • If the camera switches to g (Night landscape) when using Scene auto...
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X W n Off p A1 o 0.02 1 E (manual focus) can be selected. 2 Other settings can be selected. 52 Set Vibration reduction (A193) to Off when using a tripod to five pictures are shot at a ...
X W n Off p A1 o 0.02 1 E (manual focus) can be selected. 2 Other settings can be selected. 52 Set Vibration reduction (A193) to Off when using a tripod to five pictures are shot at a ...
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... telephoto position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. • AF area mode is set to Manual to enable the focus area to be chosen (A95). In the zoom position where the F icon and zoom indicator light in green (wideangle position from...
... telephoto position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. • AF area mode is set to Manual to enable the focus area to be chosen (A95). In the zoom position where the F icon and zoom indicator light in green (wideangle position from...
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Exposure compensation • The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by camera shake, be sure that is set to Manual to enable the focus area to be selected. 56 Press the k button, and then press the multi selector H, I to move the focus area. Press the ...
Exposure compensation • The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by camera shake, be sure that is set to Manual to enable the focus area to be selected. 56 Press the k button, and then press the multi selector H, I to move the focus area. Press the ...
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... use the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software (A177) to Scenes (Scene Mode) y M p Panorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures. For more information, see your printer's manual or contact a digital photo lab. 58 More on Shooting B Note on Printing Panorama Pictures When printing panorama pictures, a full view may not be printed depending...
... use the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software (A177) to Scenes (Scene Mode) y M p Panorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures. For more information, see your printer's manual or contact a digital photo lab. 58 More on Shooting B Note on Printing Panorama Pictures When printing panorama pictures, a full view may not be printed depending...
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... be selected). • If Smile timer is set to Off, self-timer (A39) can be released by pressing the shutter-release button. C Releasing the Shutter Manually The shutter can be processed. C Functions Available in the following situations if no faces are performed. • The camera is unable to detect any face...
... be selected). • If Smile timer is set to Off, self-timer (A39) can be released by pressing the shutter-release button. C Releasing the Shutter Manually The shutter can be processed. C Functions Available in the following situations if no faces are performed. • The camera is unable to detect any face...
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... with the same exposure, can shoot in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual). Aperture- Use to control the exposure according to emphasize the movements of a moving subjects with a fast shutter speed, or use to shooting requirements...the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the following four exposure modes: j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto), and m (Manual). The user chooses the shutter k priority auto speed; C Functions Available in j, k, l and m Modes • The flash mode (A36) can ...
... with the same exposure, can shoot in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual). Aperture- Use to control the exposure according to emphasize the movements of a moving subjects with a fast shutter speed, or use to shooting requirements...the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the following four exposure modes: j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto), and m (Manual). The user chooses the shutter k priority auto speed; C Functions Available in j, k, l and m Modes • The flash mode (A36) can ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... select items and set functions on Shooting 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. More on menus (A12). • Press the d button to exit the shooting menu. B Functions that Cannot be...
... select items and set functions on Shooting 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. More on menus (A12). • Press the d button to exit the shooting menu. B Functions that Cannot be...