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... of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • D-Lighting technology is provided by P Apical Limited. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
... of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • D-Lighting technology is provided by P Apical Limited. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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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 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 (... 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 Removing Memory Cards...21 vii
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 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 (... 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 Removing Memory Cards...21 vii
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Table of Contents A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 23 Step 2 Frame a Picture ... the Flash Mode...31 Shooting with the Self-timer ...33 Choosing a Focus Mode ...34 Setting the Focus Mode ...35 Using Manual Focus...36 Exposure Compensation ...37 C Shooting Suited for the Scene 38 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...38 Setting the Scene Mode... in P, S, A, and M Modes 48 P (Programmed Auto) Mode...49 S (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode...50 A (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode ...51 M (Manual) Mode...52 viii
Table of Contents A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 23 Step 2 Frame a Picture ... the Flash Mode...31 Shooting with the Self-timer ...33 Choosing a Focus Mode ...34 Setting the Focus Mode ...35 Using Manual Focus...36 Exposure Compensation ...37 C Shooting Suited for the Scene 38 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...38 Setting the Scene Mode... in P, S, A, and M Modes 48 P (Programmed Auto) Mode...49 S (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode...50 A (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode ...51 M (Manual) Mode...52 viii
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... removable memory cards. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX P80 digital camera. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be helpful when using the camera. This manual was written to both the LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder. • The names of...
... removable memory cards. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX P80 digital camera. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be helpful when using the camera. This manual was written to both the LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder. • The names of...
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... in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on ...the hardware and software described in these manuals at weddings or before taking pictures on digital imaging and photography. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers...
... in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on ...the hardware and software described in these manuals at weddings or before taking pictures on digital imaging and photography. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers...
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... current picture. 55 Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed or aperture. Introduction With Shooting Mode P (Programmed auto) S (Shutter-priority auto) A (Aperture-priority auto) M (Manual) With Playback Mode Thumbnail playback Playback zoom Movie/Audio playback Use Description A Rotate the command dial to choose flexible program. 49 Rotate the command dial...
... current picture. 55 Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed or aperture. Introduction With Shooting Mode P (Programmed auto) S (Shutter-priority auto) A (Aperture-priority auto) M (Manual) With Playback Mode Thumbnail playback Playback zoom Movie/Audio playback Use Description A Rotate the command dial to choose flexible program. 49 Rotate the command dial...
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... 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.JPG Choose the next picture With Menu Screens Move cursor up , down C Notes on the Multi Selector In the manual, the button indicating up Return to apply selection. Introduction Basic Operations The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector is shown...
... 15/05/2008 15:30 0004.JPG Choose the next picture With Menu Screens Move cursor up , down C Notes on the Multi Selector In the manual, the button indicating up Return to apply selection. Introduction Basic Operations The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector is shown...
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...on page iii of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) to the camera. 15 Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to use another make or model of battery...with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5. • Be sure to power the COOLPIX P80 from an electrical outlet. Charging the Battery CHARGE lamp Description Blinks Battery charging. B... Adapter EH-62A (available separately from the electrical outlet. Failure to observe this manual, before using the battery charger. Flickers • Use the charger at an ambient... power cable from Nikon) can be used . On Battery fully charged.
...on page iii of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) to the camera. 15 Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to use another make or model of battery...with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5. • Be sure to power the COOLPIX P80 from an electrical outlet. Charging the Battery CHARGE lamp Description Blinks Battery charging. B... Adapter EH-62A (available separately from the electrical outlet. Failure to observe this manual, before using the battery charger. Flickers • Use the charger at an ambient... power cable from Nikon) can be used . On Battery fully charged.
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... some rare cases, the subject may not be set to Off manually (A 123), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor. 27 When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is selected for AF...disconnect the power source while these circumstances could result in loss of sharply differing brightness are included in deep shadow) • No contrast between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, exposure is in the scene ...
... some rare cases, the subject may not be set to Off manually (A 123), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor. 27 When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is selected for AF...disconnect the power source while these circumstances could result in loss of sharply differing brightness are included in deep shadow) • No contrast between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, exposure is in the scene ...
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... indicator is positioned on the wide-angle side where the F mark glows green, the camera can focus varies depending on subjects as close -up ) ✔ ✔✔✔✔ * - ✔ B (Infinity) ✔ ✔✔✔✔ - ✔ E (Manual focus) - ✔ - * Availability varies between different scene modes (A 39 to infinity from the lens...
... indicator is positioned on the wide-angle side where the F mark glows green, the camera can focus varies depending on subjects as close -up ) ✔ ✔✔✔✔ * - ✔ B (Infinity) ✔ ✔✔✔✔ - ✔ E (Manual focus) - ✔ - * Availability varies between different scene modes (A 39 to infinity from the lens...
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... top of the monitor, and the focus is displayed. 2 Press H or I to focus on E (Manual Focus) Digital zoom is not available. 36 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Choosing a Focus Mode Using Manual Focus 1 Press p (focus mode) to display the focus menu. • Use the multi selector to ...choose E, and press k. • The manual focus setting screen is locked to the set focus. ...
... top of the monitor, and the focus is displayed. 2 Press H or I to focus on E (Manual Focus) Digital zoom is not available. 36 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Choosing a Focus Mode Using Manual Focus 1 Press p (focus mode) to display the focus menu. • Use the multi selector to ...choose E, and press k. • The manual focus setting screen is locked to the set focus. ...
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...in A (auto), d (sport continuous) mode, or a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode or turning the camera off . Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode +0.3 4 Press k. When an exposure compensation value other than the main subject. 37 Negative ... compensation guide is too bright, adjust the exposure +0.3 compensation in mode M (manual). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to shoot. Switching to another shooting mode is selected or the camera is mostly dark. Positive compensation may be set to capture the brilliancy of very...
...in A (auto), d (sport continuous) mode, or a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode or turning the camera off . Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode +0.3 4 Press k. When an exposure compensation value other than the main subject. 37 Negative ... compensation guide is too bright, adjust the exposure +0.3 compensation in mode M (manual). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to shoot. Switching to another shooting mode is selected or the camera is mostly dark. Positive compensation may be set to capture the brilliancy of very...
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...focus on different objects until you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuses on subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.) or 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens, respectively. • AF area mode is set to Manual (A 102). When the zoom indicator is selected for focus mode (A 34) and ...the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus on subject in center of frame...
...focus on different objects until you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuses on subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.) or 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens, respectively. • AF area mode is set to Manual (A 102). When the zoom indicator is selected for focus mode (A 34) and ...the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus on subject in center of frame...
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Sport continuous Continuous H Continuous M Continuous L Continuous Image quality Exit 3 Frame the subject and shoot. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Continuous shooting takes place for the first picture in each series. • The ...W (off). • The focus mode (A 34) is reached. During sport continuous mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus with the autofocus function until you press and hold the shutter-release button fully. E (manual focus) is also available for the focus mode setting. • Exposure compensation (A 37) is automatically...
Sport continuous Continuous H Continuous M Continuous L Continuous Image quality Exit 3 Frame the subject and shoot. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Continuous shooting takes place for the first picture in each series. • The ...W (off). • The focus mode (A 34) is reached. During sport continuous mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus with the autofocus function until you press and hold the shutter-release button fully. E (manual focus) is also available for the focus mode setting. • Exposure compensation (A 37) is automatically...
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...Use to set the shutter speed and aperture yourself, these modes offer control over a variety of field. camera selects aperture for optimal exposure. M Manual (A 52) User controls both foreground and background into focus. S Shutter-priority auto (A 50) User chooses... shutter speed; Mode Description P Programmed auto (A 49) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for best results. P, S, A and M modes Shooting in...
...Use to set the shutter speed and aperture yourself, these modes offer control over a variety of field. camera selects aperture for optimal exposure. M Manual (A 52) User controls both foreground and background into focus. S Shutter-priority auto (A 50) User chooses... shutter speed; Mode Description P Programmed auto (A 49) Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for best results. P, S, A and M modes Shooting in...
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... the exposure display is pressed. A display similar to M. and 8 sec. Overexposed Underexposed +2 +0 -2 +1 -1 Values in EVs 4 Press the multi selector K to activate the shutter speed setting. M (Manual) Mode Set the shutter speed and aperture value, and shoot pictures (A 48). 1 Rotate the mode dial to that illustrated at right indicates that the picture...
... the exposure display is pressed. A display similar to M. and 8 sec. Overexposed Underexposed +2 +0 -2 +1 -1 Values in EVs 4 Press the multi selector K to activate the shutter speed setting. M (Manual) Mode Set the shutter speed and aperture value, and shoot pictures (A 48). 1 Rotate the mode dial to that illustrated at right indicates that the picture...
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M (Manual) Mode 1/250 F2.8 20 P, S, A and M modes B Note on ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity (A 96) is set to 1/2 sec. 5 Rotate the command dial to modify shutter ... to Auto (default setting), Fixed range auto, or High ISO sensitivity auto, ISO sensitivity will be fixed at ISO 64. 53 At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjust focus accordingly (A 102). Repeat steps 2 to 5 to choose an aperture...
M (Manual) Mode 1/250 F2.8 20 P, S, A and M modes B Note on ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity (A 96) is set to 1/2 sec. 5 Rotate the command dial to modify shutter ... to Auto (default setting), Fixed range auto, or High ISO sensitivity auto, ISO sensitivity will be fixed at ISO 64. 53 At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjust focus accordingly (A 102). Repeat steps 2 to 5 to choose an aperture...
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C Navigating the Camera Menu The command dial can also be used in place of the multi selector. 87 Shooting menu Image quality Image size Optimize image White balance ... button. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu Choose P (Programmed Auto), S (Shutter-Priority Auto), A (Aperture-Priority Auto), or M (Manual) by rotating the mode dial.
C Navigating the Camera Menu The command dial can also be used in place of the multi selector. 87 Shooting menu Image quality Image size Optimize image White balance ... button. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu Choose P (Programmed Auto), S (Shutter-Priority Auto), A (Aperture-Priority Auto), or M (Manual) by rotating the mode dial.
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... B&W + color option is enabled (w), one black-and-white picture and the same picture in full color are available. The following options can be used to manually adjust contrast, sharpening, and filter effects. Monochrome filter This effect simulates black-and-white photography with a color filter. Black-and-white Standard Custom B&W + color Exit...
... B&W + color option is enabled (w), one black-and-white picture and the same picture in full color are available. The following options can be used to manually adjust contrast, sharpening, and filter effects. Monochrome filter This effect simulates black-and-white photography with a color filter. Black-and-white Standard Custom B&W + color Exit...
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...images according to set white balance under most situations. e Fluorescent Use under unusual lighting conditions, see "Preset Manual" (A 95) for details. f Cloudy Use when shooting under incandescent lighting. Although the default setting, Auto, can be...manual Neutral-colored object used under incandescent lighting. For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that white objects appear white whether seen in the color of the light source, with the result that matches the light source before shooting. g Flash Use with the color of the light source. Digital cameras...
...images according to set white balance under most situations. e Fluorescent Use under unusual lighting conditions, see "Preset Manual" (A 95) for details. f Cloudy Use when shooting under incandescent lighting. Although the default setting, Auto, can be...manual Neutral-colored object used under incandescent lighting. For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that white objects appear white whether seen in the color of the light source, with the result that matches the light source before shooting. g Flash Use with the color of the light source. Digital cameras...