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For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this device should not be played back on .... iv CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with Liquid Crystal Should the LCD monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by the lens cover or other objects are not pinched by broken glass and to your subject's eyes could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Avoid Contact...
For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this device should not be played back on .... iv CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with Liquid Crystal Should the LCD monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by the lens cover or other objects are not pinched by broken glass and to your subject's eyes could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Avoid Contact...
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... Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The Mode Dial...8 The Command Dial ...9 The Multi Selector...10 The d Button...11 Help Displays ...11 The s Button...12 x (Monitor) Button ...13 Attaching the Strap and Lens Cap...13 First Steps ...14 Charging the Battery ...14 Inserting the Battery ...16... Removing the Battery ...17 Turning On and Off the Camera...17 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 18 Inserting Memory Cards ...20 ...
... Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The Mode Dial...8 The Command Dial ...9 The Multi Selector...10 The d Button...11 Help Displays ...11 The s Button...12 x (Monitor) Button ...13 Attaching the Strap and Lens Cap...13 First Steps ...14 Charging the Battery ...14 Inserting the Battery ...16... Removing the Battery ...17 Turning On and Off the Camera...17 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 18 Inserting Memory Cards ...20 ...
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 13 12 11 Built-in flash raised 3 45 10 9 87 6 1 Power switch/Power-on lamp 17 2 Mode dial 8 3 Built-in flash 30 4 X (Flash pop-up) button 31 5 Microphone 61, 62, 68 6 Lens 135, 146 7 Self-timer lamp 33, 134 AF-assist illuminator 27, 123, 134 Zoom control 24 f (wide 24 8 g (tele 24 h (thumbnail playback 54 i (playback zoom 55 j (help 11 9 Shutter-release button 26 10 Power connector cover 130 11 Cable connector 73, 75, 79 12 Connector cover 73, 75, 79 13 Eyelet for camera strap 13 4
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 13 12 11 Built-in flash raised 3 45 10 9 87 6 1 Power switch/Power-on lamp 17 2 Mode dial 8 3 Built-in flash 30 4 X (Flash pop-up) button 31 5 Microphone 61, 62, 68 6 Lens 135, 146 7 Self-timer lamp 33, 134 AF-assist illuminator 27, 123, 134 Zoom control 24 f (wide 24 8 g (tele 24 h (thumbnail playback 54 i (playback zoom 55 j (help 11 9 Shutter-release button 26 10 Power connector cover 130 11 Cable connector 73, 75, 79 12 Connector cover 73, 75, 79 13 Eyelet for camera strap 13 4
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... a movie. • Exposure mode: P, S, A, or M (A 48). With Shooting Introduction 1/125 F2.8 20 Current settings With Playback 1/125 F2.8 Framing guides (P, S, A, and M modes only) View through lens only 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.JPG 44 Photo information displayed 100NIKON 0004.JPG P 1/125 F2.8 +1.0 AUTO 44 Shooting data displayed (see below) Photo...
... a movie. • Exposure mode: P, S, A, or M (A 48). With Shooting Introduction 1/125 F2.8 20 Current settings With Playback 1/125 F2.8 Framing guides (P, S, A, and M modes only) View through lens only 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.JPG 44 Photo information displayed 100NIKON 0004.JPG P 1/125 F2.8 +1.0 AUTO 44 Shooting data displayed (see below) Photo...
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Take care not to the camera (at two places). Diopter adjustment control Attaching the Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to scratch your eye with the diopter adjustment control. LCD monitor Electronic viewfinder x (Monitor) Button 1/...when it is clearly visible. Introduction Basic Operations x (Monitor) Button Each press of focus and the display is off or while you are carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to see , adjust the diopter with your fingertips or nails when rotating the diopter adjustment control.
Take care not to the camera (at two places). Diopter adjustment control Attaching the Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to scratch your eye with the diopter adjustment control. LCD monitor Electronic viewfinder x (Monitor) Button 1/...when it is clearly visible. Introduction Basic Operations x (Monitor) Button Each press of focus and the display is off or while you are carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to see , adjust the diopter with your fingertips or nails when rotating the diopter adjustment control.
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... cover and slide the battery latch in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode) The LCD monitor will brighten when camera controls are performed for about a minute during use; Turning On and Off the Camera Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the battery if no operations are used. To turn... off , hold down c to reduce the drain on . The power-on . The camera will turn off when the LCD monitor turns on...
... cover and slide the battery latch in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode) The LCD monitor will brighten when camera controls are performed for about a minute during use; Turning On and Off the Camera Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the battery if no operations are used. To turn... off , hold down c to reduce the drain on . The power-on . The camera will turn off when the LCD monitor turns on...
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For information on . First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to choose the desired language and press k. The power-on lamp (green) will light and the LCD ...monitor (or electronic viewfinder) will turn on . Remove the lens cap. 2 Use the multi selector to turn off . 18 3 Press the multi selector H, and then press k to proceed to enable daylight saving time (w). Pressing ...
For information on . First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to choose the desired language and press k. The power-on lamp (green) will light and the LCD ...monitor (or electronic viewfinder) will turn on . Remove the lens cap. 2 Use the multi selector to turn off . 18 3 Press the multi selector H, and then press k to proceed to enable daylight saving time (w). Pressing ...
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...Level Monitor Description NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged. prepare to turn on , and the lens will extend. Recharge or replace with a fully-charged battery. The power-on lamp will turn on the camera. Battery low; Battery level indicator 1/125 FF24.83 20 Number of exposures remaining Number...: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to shoot in A (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-andshoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. 2 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to...
...Level Monitor Description NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged. prepare to turn on , and the lens will extend. Recharge or replace with a fully-charged battery. The power-on lamp will turn on the camera. Battery low; Battery level indicator 1/125 FF24.83 20 Number of exposures remaining Number...: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to shoot in A (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-andshoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. 2 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to...
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...position in which the subject is rotated. 24 Zoom out Zoom in Optical Digital zoom zoom Rotating the zoom control all the way in both hands, keeping your fingers and other ...objects away from the lens, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, speaker and m (flash pop-up) button. Basic Photography and ... to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to the electronic viewfinder (A 13). Hold the camera steadily in either direction will adjust the zoom quickly, while rotating the control partially will adjust the zoom slowly...
...position in which the subject is rotated. 24 Zoom out Zoom in Optical Digital zoom zoom Rotating the zoom control all the way in both hands, keeping your fingers and other ...objects away from the lens, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, speaker and m (flash pop-up) button. Basic Photography and ... to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to the electronic viewfinder (A 13). Hold the camera steadily in either direction will adjust the zoom quickly, while rotating the control partially will adjust the zoom slowly...
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... can only be viewed if no memory card is off, holding down c will turn the camera on in playback mode. Press k to return to display four-, nine- C Pressing c to Turn On the Camera When the camera is inserted. The lens does not extend. or 16- Erase 1 image? Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step...
... can only be viewed if no memory card is off, holding down c will turn the camera on in playback mode. Press k to return to display four-, nine- C Pressing c to Turn On the Camera When the camera is inserted. The lens does not extend. or 16- Erase 1 image? Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step...
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... close as windows or when shooting landscapes. The flash mode is zoomed all the way out. Use when the distance from the lens. The closest distance at the K mark, the camera can focus on subjects as close -up) ✔ ✔✔✔✔ * - ✔ B (Infinity) ✔ ✔✔✔...to subject. When the zoom indicator is pressed halfway. D Macro close-up Use for any subject that is positioned at which the camera can be able to lens is 40 cm (1 ft. 4 in .) from subject to focus on the zoom position. The focus indicator or focus area ...
... close as windows or when shooting landscapes. The flash mode is zoomed all the way out. Use when the distance from the lens. The closest distance at the K mark, the camera can focus on subjects as close -up) ✔ ✔✔✔✔ * - ✔ B (Infinity) ✔ ✔✔✔...to subject. When the zoom indicator is pressed halfway. D Macro close-up Use for any subject that is positioned at which the camera can be able to lens is 40 cm (1 ft. 4 in .) from subject to focus on the zoom position. The focus indicator or focus area ...
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... • Use the multi selector to choose E, and press k. • The manual focus setting screen is displayed. 2 Press H or I to focus on E (Manual Focus) Digital zoom is locked to the set focus. • To readjust the focus, repeat steps 1 to adjust the focus. Focus 1/60 F4.5 1/60 F4.5 20 C Notes... on subjects closer to the lens. • You can take pictures by pressing the shutter-release button in the monitor. • Press H to focus on far away subjects. • Press I...
... • Use the multi selector to choose E, and press k. • The manual focus setting screen is displayed. 2 Press H or I to focus on E (Manual Focus) Digital zoom is locked to the set focus. • To readjust the focus, repeat steps 1 to adjust the focus. Focus 1/60 F4.5 1/60 F4.5 20 C Notes... on subjects closer to the lens. • You can take pictures by pressing the shutter-release button in the monitor. • Press H to focus on far away subjects. • Press I...
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... subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.) or 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens, respectively. • AF area mode is used when shooting. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A 122) setting and hold the camera steadily. m W n Off1 p A2 o 0.01 h Off 1 Other settings can be selected. 2 Also D (macro...
... subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.) or 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens, respectively. • AF area mode is used when shooting. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A 122) setting and hold the camera steadily. m W n Off1 p A2 o 0.01 h Off 1 Other settings can be selected. 2 Also D (macro...
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... Auto) Mode If the selected aperture would result in , the focal length and f-number increase. The COOLPIX P80 has a lens with a focal length of 4.7-84.2 mm and an aperture of the lens diminishes and the f-number decreases. When the camera is down to f/4.5. 51 A (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode Set the aperture value and shoot pictures...
... Auto) Mode If the selected aperture would result in , the focal length and f-number increase. The COOLPIX P80 has a lens with a focal length of 4.7-84.2 mm and an aperture of the lens diminishes and the f-number decreases. When the camera is down to f/4.5. 51 A (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode Set the aperture value and shoot pictures...
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USB Cable UC-E6 Audio/Video Cable EG-CP14 Lens cap LC-CP18 Technical Notes 130 Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage to the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-61 AC Adapter EH-62A (connects as shown) 1 2 3 AC adapter USB cable A/V cable Lens cap Ensure that the power connector cord passes through the opening before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
USB Cable UC-E6 Audio/Video Cable EG-CP14 Lens cap LC-CP18 Technical Notes 130 Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage to the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-61 AC Adapter EH-62A (connects as shown) 1 2 3 AC adapter USB cable A/V cable Lens cap Ensure that the power connector cord passes through the opening before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
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...by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the camera. B Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as radio transmitters could interfere with ... monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. B Turn the product off before exposing it to sudden changes in camera malfunction or damage to the lens. Applying force to the lens cover could result in loss of this device in the vicinity of the CCD image sensor, producing a white blur ...
...by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the camera. B Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as radio transmitters could interfere with ... monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. B Turn the product off before exposing it to sudden changes in camera malfunction or damage to the lens. Applying force to the lens cover could result in loss of this device in the vicinity of the CCD image sensor, producing a white blur ...
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Caring for an extended period. Storage Turn the camera off when not in any sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with your Nikon-authorized service representative. This is off any of the following locations: • Next to apply pressure. In .... 135 Images recorded using the high-speed continuous shooting and movie modes, however, we recommend that cannot be used for the Camera Cleaning Lens/ electronic viewfinder Avoid touching glass parts with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. C Notes on Smear When framing bright subjects, vertical...
Caring for an extended period. Storage Turn the camera off when not in any sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with your Nikon-authorized service representative. This is off any of the following locations: • Next to apply pressure. In .... 135 Images recorded using the high-speed continuous shooting and movie modes, however, we recommend that cannot be used for the Camera Cleaning Lens/ electronic viewfinder Avoid touching glass parts with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. C Notes on Smear When framing bright subjects, vertical...
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... attached, turn the camera off, remove the lens cap, and turn camera off and then on again. N Press the flash pop-up ) button to raise the built-in internal All images are hidden. P Lens error. N • No pictures or sound file Memory contains no image COOLPIX P80. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative...
... attached, turn the camera off, remove the lens cap, and turn camera off and then on again. N Press the flash pop-up ) button to raise the built-in internal All images are hidden. P Lens error. N • No pictures or sound file Memory contains no image COOLPIX P80. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Digital zoom cannot be used. • Digital zoom in the setup menu is set to E (manual focus) - Before movie recording begins - Clean lens. 135 Colors are unnatural. Lens is selected in some modes. 123 39-44 Pictures appear smeared. Noise can be reduced by: ("noise...it. 5, 24 AF-assist illuminator does not light. • Off is not appropriate for AF assist option in camera setup menu. • AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in scene mode - When Portrait, Night portrait or Fireworks show is dirty.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Digital zoom cannot be used. • Digital zoom in the setup menu is set to E (manual focus) - Before movie recording begins - Clean lens. 135 Colors are unnatural. Lens is selected in some modes. 123 39-44 Pictures appear smeared. Noise can be reduced by: ("noise...it. 5, 24 AF-assist illuminator does not light. • Off is not appropriate for AF assist option in camera setup menu. • AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in scene mode - When Portrait, Night portrait or Fireworks show is dirty.
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...: JPEG-Baseline compliant FINE (1:4), NORMAL (1:8), BASIC (1:16) Movies: AVI Sound files: WAV Technical Notes 146 Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P80 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 AF-assist illumination Electronic viewfinder Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) LCD...
...: JPEG-Baseline compliant FINE (1:4), NORMAL (1:8), BASIC (1:16) Movies: AVI Sound files: WAV Technical Notes 146 Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P80 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 AF-assist illumination Electronic viewfinder Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) LCD...