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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Shooting Features
Playback Features
Recording and Playing Back Movies
Using GPS
General Camera Setup
Reference Section
Technical Notes and Index
Read This First
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P510 digital camera.
Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi) and
familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading,
please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your
new camera.
Confirming the Package Contents
In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you
purchased the camera.
* A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires
a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of
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NOTE: A memory card is not included with the camera.
COOLPIX P510
Digital Camera
Camera Strap
Lens Cap LC-CP24
(with cord)
Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL5
(with terminal cover)
Charging AC Adapter
EH-69P*
USB Cable UC-E6
Audio Video Cable EG-CP16
ViewNX 2 Installer CD
Reference Manual CD
• Warranty
Read This First
Introduction
About This Manual
If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and
Playback” (A17).
To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the
Camera and Basic Operations” (A1).
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display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
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Read This First
Introduction
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
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Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC
Adapter and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are
engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic
circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could
interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting,
rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on
a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable
for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
About the User’s Manual
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Read This First
Introduction
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Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means
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• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
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copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or
built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can
sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software,
potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is
the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A108). Care
should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage
devices.
For the COOLPIX P510, the log data saved on the memory card is handled in the same way as other
data. You can delete unsaved log data from the memory card using Create log ➝ End log ➝ Erase
log.
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read
the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the camera or
Charging AC Adapter, unplug the
Charging AC Adapter and remove the
battery immediately, taking care to
avoid burns. Continued operation
could result in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the power source, take
the equipment to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or Charging AC Adapter could
result in injury. Repairs should be
performed only by qualified
technicians. Should the camera or
Charging AC Adapter break open as the
result of a fall or other accident, take the
product to a Nikon-authorized service
representative for inspection, after
unplugging the product and/or
removing the battery.
Do not use the camera or
Charging AC Adapter in the
presence of flammable gas
Using the camera in the presence of
flammable gases such as propane and
gasoline, as well as flammable sprays or
dust could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap with
care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Do not keep the products within reach
of children. Doing so may cause injury.
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into their
mouths.
Do not remain in contact with
the camera, Charging AC
Adapter, or AC adapter for
extended periods while the
devices are on or in use.
Parts of the devices become hot.
Leaving the devices in direct contact
with the skin for extended periods may
result in low-temperature burns.
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For Your Safety
Introduction
Observe caution when
handling the battery
The battery may leak, overheat, or
explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions
when handling the battery for use in
this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn the
product off. If you are using the
Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be
sure it is unplugged.
• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL5 (included). Charge
the battery by inserting it into the
camera and connecting the
Charging AC Adapter. EH-69P
(included).
• When inserting the battery, do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery or attempt to remove or
break the battery insulation or
casing.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store with metal objects
such as necklaces or hairpins.
• The battery is prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
battery when no charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any change in the battery,
such as discoloration or
deformation.
• If liquid from the damaged battery
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water.
• If leaked battery fluid gets into your
eyes, rinse them out immediately
with clean running water and get
medical treatment.
• Do not attempt to charge batteries
that are not rechargeable.
Observe the following
precautions when handling
the Charging AC Adapter
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could result
in fire.
• Do not handle the plug or go near
the Charging AC Adapter during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the USB cable, place it under
heavy objects, or expose it to heat or
flames. Should the insulation be
damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for
inspection. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or Charging
AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure
to observe this precaution could
result in electric shock.
For Your Safety
Introduction
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DC-
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire.
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
product regulations.
Handle moving parts with care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs included with this device
should not be played back on audio CD
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an
audio CD player could cause hearing
loss or damage the equipment.
Observe caution when using
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no less than
1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.
Do not operate the flash with
the flash window touching a
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution could
result in burns or fire.
Avoid contact with liquid
crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury caused by
broken glass and to prevent liquid
crystal from the monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Turn the power off when using
inside an airplane or the
hospital
Turn the power off while inside the
airplane during take off or landing.
Also, before boarding an airplane, set
the GPS tracking information recording
function to OFF. Follow the instructions
of the hospital when using while in a
hospital. The electromagnetic waves
emitted by this camera may disrupt the
electronic systems of the airplane or
the instruments of the hospital.
3D Images
Do not continuously view 3D images
recorded with this device for extended
periods, whether on a television,
monitor, or other display.
In the case of children whose visual
systems are still maturing, consult a
pediatrician or ophthalmologist prior
to use and follow their instructions.
Prolonged viewing of 3D images may
cause eye strain, nausea, or discomfort.
Cease use should any of these
symptoms occur and consult a
physician if necessary.
Notices for Customers in the
U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS -
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the
U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the
power outlet if needed.
The power supply unit is intended to
be correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Radio
Frequency Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television
technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be
notified that any changes or
modifications made to this device that
are not expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for Customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notices for Customers in Europe
CAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated for
separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii
Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ ii
Confirming the Package Contents.............................................................................................................. ii
About This Manual............................................................................................................................................... iii
Information and Precautions........................................................................................................................ iv
For Your Safety...................................................................................................................................... vi
WARNINGS............................................................................................................................................................... vi
Notices..................................................................................................................................................... ix
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations................................................................................. 1
Parts of the Camera.............................................................................................................................. 2
The Camera Body.................................................................................................................................................. 2
Controls Used in Shooting Mode............................................................................................................... 4
Controls Used in Playback Mode................................................................................................................ 5
Changing the Angle of the Monitor......................................................................................................... 6
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap.......................................................................................... 7
The Monitor.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Basic Operations.................................................................................................................................. 11
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode ........................................................ 11
Using the Rotary Multi Selector................................................................................................................. 12
Using Menus (the d Button)................................................................................................................. 13
Switching the Information on the Monitor (s button)...................................................... 15
Switching the Monitor Display (x button)..................................................................................... 16
Using the Viewfinder........................................................................................................................................ 16
The Basics of Shooting and Playback........................................................................................ 17
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery..................................................................................................... 18
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery.................................................................................................. 20
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................ 22
Internal Memory and Memory Cards..................................................................................................... 23
Approved Memory Cards.............................................................................................................................. 23
Step 1 Turn the Camera On ............................................................................................................. 24
Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 25
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time................................................................................ 26
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...................................................................................................... 28
Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................ 29
Step 3 Frame a Picture....................................................................................................................... 30
Using the Zoom................................................................................................................................................... 31
Step 4 Focus and Shoot .................................................................................................................... 32
Step 5 Play Back Images ................................................................................................................... 34
Changing How Images Are Displayed................................................................................................... 35
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images................................................................................................... 36
Table of Contents
Introduction
Shooting Features............................................................................................................................ 39
A (Auto) Mode.................................................................................................................................... 40
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings........................................................................................................ 40
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes).................................................................................. 41
Changing Scene Mode Settings................................................................................................................ 42
Characteristics of Each Scene ..................................................................................................................... 42
Using Skin Softening........................................................................................................................................ 54
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)..................................................... 55
Characteristics of Each Special Effect..................................................................................................... 55
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings............................................................................................. 56
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)...................................................... 57
Changing j, k, l, m Modes.................................................................................................................... 60
Options Available in the Shooting Menu............................................................................................ 60
M (User Setting Modes) .................................................................................................................... 63
Saving Settings in M Mode .......................................................................................................................... 64
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector................................................................. 65
Available Functions ........................................................................................................................................... 65
Using the Flash (Flash Modes).................................................................................................................... 66
Using the Self-timer .......................................................................................................................................... 69
Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces) ................................................................................................... 70
Using Focus Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 72
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............................................................................ 74
List of the Default Settings............................................................................................................................ 75
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size........................................................................... 77
Available Image Quality.................................................................................................................................. 77
Available Image Size......................................................................................................................................... 78
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously....................................................................... 80
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j, k, l, m Modes)............................................ 83
Focusing on Subject........................................................................................................................... 84
Using the Target Finding AF ........................................................................................................................ 84
Using Face Detection....................................................................................................................................... 85
Focus Lock............................................................................................................................................................... 86
Playback Features............................................................................................................................. 87
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)........................................................ 88
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer.......................................................... 90
Using ViewNX 2.................................................................................................................................... 91
Installing ViewNX 2............................................................................................................................................ 91
Transferring Images to the Computer................................................................................................... 93
Viewing Images ................................................................................................................................................... 94
Table of Contents
Introduction
Recording and Playing Back Movies.......................................................................................... 95
Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................... 96
Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu).................................................................... 99
Playing Back Movies........................................................................................................................ 100
Using GPS.......................................................................................................................................... 101
Starting GPS Data Recording....................................................................................................... 102
Changing the GPS Settings (GPS Options Menu)................................................................. 105
General Camera Setup.................................................................................................................. 107
The Setup Menu............................................................................................................................... 108
Reference Section........................................................................................................................ E1
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ......................................................................................... E2
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back).......................................................... E3
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama................................................................................................. E3
Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll)........................................................................................................... E5
Using Panorama Assist................................................................................................................. E6
Using 3D Photography................................................................................................................. E8
j, k, l, m Modes ..................................................................................................................... E10
j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto) or
l (Aperture-priority auto)................................................................................................................... E10
m (Manual) Mode..................................................................................................................................... E11
Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode
(Sequence)..................................................................................................................................... E13
Playing Images in a Sequence........................................................................................................... E13
Deleting Images in a Sequence........................................................................................................ E14
Editing Still Images..................................................................................................................... E15
Editing Features.......................................................................................................................................... E15
k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation................................................... E17
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast............................................................ E17
e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones .................................................................................... E18
p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects.......................................................................... E19
g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image.................................................................. E20
j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures ............................................................. E21
a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy................................................................................................. E22
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) ........................................ E23
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print).......................................................... E25
Connecting the Camera to a Printer.............................................................................................. E26
Printing Individual Images................................................................................................................... E27
Printing Multiple Images....................................................................................................................... E28
Table of Contents
Introduction
Editing Movies.............................................................................................................................. E31
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie.............................................................. E31
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture ........................................................................ E32
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode)................................................................................ E33
Image Quality and Image Size........................................................................................................... E33
Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)................................................................................ E33
Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control).......................................... E37
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)......................................................................................................... E38
Metering.......................................................................................................................................................... E40
Continuous Shooting.............................................................................................................................. E41
ISO Sensitivity............................................................................................................................................... E45
Exposure Bracketing................................................................................................................................ E46
AF Area Mode .............................................................................................................................................. E47
Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E51
Flash Exp. Comp. ........................................................................................................................................ E52
Noise Reduction Filter............................................................................................................................. E52
Active D-Lighting....................................................................................................................................... E53
Save User Settings/Reset User Settings....................................................................................... E53
Zoom Memory............................................................................................................................................ E54
Startup Zoom Position........................................................................................................................... E54
The Playback Menu .................................................................................................................... E55
a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) .......................................................................... E55
b Slide Show.............................................................................................................................................. E57
d Protect...................................................................................................................................................... E58
The Image Selection Screen............................................................................................................... E59
f Rotate Image......................................................................................................................................... E60
E Voice Memo............................................................................................................................................. E61
h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)................................... E62
C Sequence Display Options........................................................................................................... E63
x Choose Key Picture............................................................................................................................ E63
The Movie Menu.......................................................................................................................... E64
Movie Options............................................................................................................................................. E64
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie).................................. E66
Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E68
GPS Setting Menu....................................................................................................................... E69
GPS Settings.................................................................................................................................................. E69
Create Log (Record the log of moving information)........................................................... E71
View Log.......................................................................................................................................................... E73
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Setup Menu.......................................................................................................................... E74
Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................ E74
Time Zone and Date................................................................................................................................ E75
Monitor Settings......................................................................................................................................... E78
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures).............................................................. E79
Vibration Reduction................................................................................................................................. E80
Motion Detection...................................................................................................................................... E81
AF Assist........................................................................................................................................................... E82
Digital Zoom................................................................................................................................................. E82
Assign Side Zoom Control ................................................................................................................... E83
Sound Settings............................................................................................................................................ E84
Auto Off ........................................................................................................................................................... E84
Format Memory/Format Card............................................................................................................ E85
Language........................................................................................................................................................ E85
TV Settings..................................................................................................................................................... E86
Fn Button ........................................................................................................................................................ E87
Charge by Computer............................................................................................................................... E88
Toggle Av/Tv Selection........................................................................................................................... E90
Reset File Numbering.............................................................................................................................. E90
Blink Warning............................................................................................................................................... E91
Filmstrip........................................................................................................................................................... E92
Eye-Fi Upload............................................................................................................................................... E93
Reverse Indicators..................................................................................................................................... E94
Reset All........................................................................................................................................................... E94
Firmware Version........................................................................................................................................ E97
File and Folder Names............................................................................................................... E98
Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................... E100
Error Messages........................................................................................................................... E101
Table of Contents
Introduction
Technical Notes and Index......................................................................................................... F1
Caring for the Products................................................................................................................. F2
The Camera ....................................................................................................................................................... F2
The Battery......................................................................................................................................................... F3
Charging AC Adapter.................................................................................................................................. F4
The Memory Cards........................................................................................................................................ F5
Caring for the Camera ................................................................................................................... F6
Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................................. F6
Storage................................................................................................................................................................. F6
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. F7
Specifications ................................................................................................................................. F15
Supported Standards................................................................................................................................ F18
Index.................................................................................................................................................. F19
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera and
Basic Operations
This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main
functions of each part and the basic camera operations.
Parts of the Camera ................................................2
The Camera Body ..........................................................................................2
Controls Used in Shooting Mode ............................................................4
Controls Used in Playback Mode.............................................................5
Changing the Angle of the Monitor .......................................................6
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap..........................................7
The Monitor.....................................................................................................8
Basic Operations.................................................. 11
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode ........... 11
Using the Rotary Multi Selector............................................................. 12
Using Menus (the d Button) ............................................................. 13
Switching the Information on the Monitor (s button) ......... 15
Switching the Monitor Display (x button) .................................... 16
Using the Viewfinder................................................................................. 16
If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting
and Playback” (A17).
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
2
1
4
14
15
16
11
9 10
12
7
8
13
3
5
6
Flash raised
1
Eyelet for camera strap................................7
2
Power switch/power-on lamp..............25
3
w (FUNC) button....................................110
4
Mode dial...........................................................28
5
Microphone (stereo)..............................88, 96
6
GPS antenna.................................................103
7
Flash......................................................................66
8
m (flash pop-up) button..........................66
9
USB/Audio video connector..........20, 90
10
HDMI mini connector (Type C)............90
11
Connector cover...................................20, 90
12
Power connector cover (for connection
with an optional AC Adapter).......E100
13
Shutter-release button.........................4, 32
14
Zoom control..................................................31
f : Wide...................................................31
g : Tele......................................................31
h: Thumbnail playback.................35
i : Playback zoom.............................35
j : Help....................................................41
15
Self-timer lamp...............................................69
AF-assist illuminator.................................109
16
Lens
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
3
1
9
10 11
12 13
14
15
2
4
5
8
7
6
16
17 18
19 20 21
1
Side zoom control.....................................109
f : Wide...................................................31
g : Tele......................................................31
2
Speaker..........................................88, 100, 109
3
x (monitor) button.................................16
4
Diopter adjustment control...................16
5
Electronic viewfinder.................................16
6
s (display) button...............................15
7
b (e movie-record) button
.................................................................11, 34, 96
8
Command dial ...............................................57
9
Monitor..........................................................8, 28
10
Charge lamp....................................20, E89
Flash lamp.........................................................66
11
c (playback) button.........................11, 34
12
Rotary multi selector
(multi selector)...............................................12
13
k (apply selection) button...................12
14
d (menu) button....................................13
15
l (delete) button..............................36, 100
16
Tripod socket
17
Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover...................18, 22
18
Cover latch................................................18, 22
19
Memory card slot .........................................22
20
Battery latch.............................................18, 19
21
Battery chamber............................................18
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Control
Name
Main Function
A
Mode dial
Change the shooting mode.
28
Zoom control
Rotate toward g (i) (telephoto zoom
position) to zoom in, and rotate toward
f (h) (wide-angle position) to zoom
out.
31
Rotary multi
selector
See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for
more information.
12
Command dial
Set the flexible program (during shooting
mode j) or shutter speed (during
shooting modes k or m).
57,
59,
110
d (menu)
button
Display and hide the menu.
13
Shutter-
release button
When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop
pressing when you feel resistance slightly):
Set focus and exposure.
When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press
the button all the way down): Release the
shutter.
32
w (FUNC)
button
Display the setting menu of pre-assigned
function.
110
Playback
button
Play back images.
11,
34
Delete button
Delete the last image that was saved.
36
b (e movie-
record) button
Start and stop movie recording.
96
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Controls Used in Playback Mode
x (monitor)
button
Switch the monitor display.
16
s (display)
button
Switch the information displayed on the
monitor.
15
Side zoom
control
Use the function assigned with Assign
side zoom control.
109
Control
Name
Main Function
A
Playback
button
• When the camera is turned off, press
and hold this button to turn the camera
on in playback mode.
• Return to shooting mode.
25
11
Zoom control
• Enlarge the image when rotated toward
g (i); display image thumbnail or the
calendar when rotated toward f (h).
• Adjust the volume for voice memo and
movie playback.
35
88,
100
Rotary multi
selector
See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for
more information.
12
Command dial
Switch the magnification of an enlarged
image.
35
Apply
selection
button
• Display individual images of a
sequence in full-frame.
• Scroll an image recorded with easy
panorama.
• Play back movies.
• Switch from image thumbnail or
zoomed image display to full-frame
playback mode.
E13
E3
100
12
d (menu)
button
Display and hide the menu.
13
Control
Name
Main Function
A
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Changing the Angle of the Monitor
The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to 82° or raised upward to 90°. This
is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions.
B Notes on Monitor
• Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor.
• The monitor cannot be moved horizontally.
• Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations.
Delete button
Delete images.
36
Shutter-
release button
Return to shooting mode.
–
b (e movie-
record) button
x (monitor)
button
Switch the monitor display.
16
s (display)
button
Switch the information displayed on the
monitor.
15
w (FUNC)
button
Display the shooting location of an image
during log recording (latitude, longitude,
and current location of the movement
being tracked for creating a log).
E73
Control
Name
Main Function
A
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.
B Lens Cap
• Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture.
• At times when you are not shooting pictures such as when the power is off, or while you are
carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens.
• Do not attach other than the lens cap to the lens.
Attach the strap at two places.
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
The Monitor
• The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback
changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Press the s
(display) button to hide or show the information on the monitor (A15).
Shooting Mode
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Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
1
Shooting mode......................................28, 29
2
Focus mode......................................................73
3
Zoom indicator..............................................31
4
Focus indicator...............................................32
5
AE/AF-L indicator....................................E7
6
Zoom memory...............................................62
7
Flash mode.......................................................67
8
Flash exp. comp.............................................62
9
Battery level indicator................................24
10 Vibration reduction icon.......................108
11 Eye-Fi communication indicator
..............................................................111, E93
12 Log display.....................................................105
13 GPS reception..............................................104
14 Noise reduction filter......................................62
15 Noise reduction burst....................................43
16 Motion detection icon ...........................109
17 View/hide histograms....................74, 108
18 “Date not set” indicator..................27, 108
19 Print date.........................................................108
20 Travel destination indicator.................108
21 Movie options (normal speed movies)
..................................................................................99
22 Movie options (HS movies).....................99
23 Movie length...........................................96, 98
24 Image quality ..................................................77
25 Image size..........................................................78
26 Easy panorama.....................................................51
27 Number of exposures remaining
(still pictures)............................................24, 79
28 Internal memory indicator......................24
29 Aperture value............................................... 57
30 Focus area (for manual,
for center)....................................32, 49, 50, 61
31 Focus area (for auto, target
finding AF)........................................................ 61
32 Focus area (for face detection,
pet detection).........................52, 61, 70, 85
33 Focus area (for subject
tracking)............................................................. 61
34 Center-weighted area....................................61
35 Spot metering area..........................................61
36 Shutter speed.................................................57
37 Exposure indicator............................................59
38 ISO sensitivity ..........................................30, 61
39 Exposure compensation value............ 74
40 Active D-Lighting......................................... 62
41 COOLPIX Picture Control.............................60
42 White balance.......................................................61
43 Continuous shooting mode.............52, 61
44 Backlighting (HDR)...........................................44
45 Exposure bracketing.......................................61
46 Hand-held/Tripod.....................................42, 47
47
Self-timer........................................................... 69
Smile timer..............................................................70
Pet portrait auto release..............................52
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Playback Mode
1 j is displayed when the shooting mode A, y, j, c, W, u or j is selected.
2 A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. The horizontal axis
corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right.
The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
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4
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11
12
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6
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3
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19
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24
22
21
b
a
Full-frame display (A15)
Shooting information (A15)
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1
Date of recording......................................... 26
2
Time of recording ........................................ 26
3
Voice memo indicator............................... 88
4
Battery level indicator ............................... 24
5
Protect icon...................................................... 88
6
Eye-Fi communication indicator
..............................................................111, E93
7
Recorded GPS information indicator
...............................................................................104
8
Print order icon.............................................. 88
9
Image quality.................................................. 77
10 Image size......................................................... 78
11 Movie options.........................................96, 99
12 Easy panorama indicator......................... 51
13
(a) Current image number/total
number of images................................ 34
(b) Movie length.........................................100
14 Internal memory indicator..................... 34
15
Easy panorama playback guide.....E5
Sequence playback guide..............E13
Movie playback guide.............................100
16 Volume indicator................................88, 100
17 Black border indicator...............................88
18 D-Lighting icon.............................................88
19 Quick retouch icon......................................88
20 Filter effects icon...........................................88
21 Small picture...................................88, E22
22 Skin softening icon......................................88
23 Sequence display.................................E13
24 3D picture indicator....................................53
25 File number and type........................E98
26 Folder name ............................................E98
27 Shooting mode1...........................................29
28 Aperture value...............................................32
29 Shutter speed.................................................32
30 Exposure compensation value............74
31 ISO sensitivity..................................................61
32 Current image number/
total number of images ...........................34
33 Histogram2
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking
pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures.
Press the c (playback) button to switch between shooting mode and playback
mode.
• While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing
the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record) button.
• Rotate the mode dial and align an icon to the mark to select different shooting
modes (A28, 29).
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Using the Rotary Multi Selector
Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (H), down (I), left (J)
or right (K) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the k button.
• The “rotary multi selector” is also referred to as the “multi selector” in this
manual.
When Using Shooting Mode
* The aperture value can be set in shooting mode l or m (A59). Items can be chosen
while a menu is displayed.
When Using Playback Mode
1 Previous or next images can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.
2 When displaying image thumbnail or when the image is magnified, this button switches the
camera to full-frame playback mode.
When Displaying Menus
* Items above or below can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.
Display m (flash mode)
(A66) menu
Apply selection
Display D (focus mode) menu (A72)
Display n (Self-timer/
Smile timer) menu
(A69, 70)
Auto
Display the o
(exposure
compensation) guide
(A74)
Rotate to set the aperture
value*/Select an item
Select the previous
image1/Move the
displayed area when
the image is
magnified (A35).
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(A100)2
Select the next
image1/Move the
displayed area
when the image is
magnified (A35).
Apply selection
Shooting menu
Continuous
Metering
White balance
Image size
Image quality
Picture Control
Custom Picture Control
Select the item
below*
Select the item on the
left/Return display to
the previous screen
Select the item on
the right/Display
sub-menu (apply
selection)
Select the item above*
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Using Menus (the d Button)
When the d button is pressed while the shooting screen or playback screen is
displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is
displayed, various settings can be changed.
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Quick retouch
D-Lighting
Skin softening
Filter effects
Print order
Slide show
Protect
Shooting mode
Playback mode
Tabs
Tabs
j tab:
Displays the settings that can be changed
for the current shooting mode (A28).
Depending on the current shooting mode,
the tab icon that is displayed will be
different.
D tab:
Displays movie recording settings.
z tab:
Displays the GPS setup menu (A105)
items.
z tab:
Displays the setup menu, where you can
change general settings.
c tab:
Displays the settings available for the
playback mode.
z tab:
Displays the GPS setup menu (A105)
items.
z tab:
Displays the setup menu, where you can
change general settings.
Shooting menu
Playback menu
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Switching Between Tabs
Selecting Menu Items
C Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed
Rotating the command dial when menus are displayed allows you to change the setting values of a
selected item. There are some setting values that cannot be changed using the command dial.
C When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
The scroll bar is displayed to indicate the current page.
Set up
Print date
Monitor settings
Time zone and date
Welcome screen
Vibration reduction
Motion detection
AF assist
Shooting menu
Continuous
Metering
White balance
Image size
Image quality
Picture Control
Custom Picture Control
Shooting menu
Continuous
Metering
White balance
Image size
Image quality
Picture Control
Custom Picture Control
Press the rotary multi
selector J to highlight
the tab.
Press the rotary multi
selector H or I to select a
tab, and press the k
button or K.
The selected menu is
displayed.
Spot
Center-weighted
Matrix
Metering
Press the rotary multi
selector H or I to select
an item, and then press
K or the k button.
Press H or I to select an
item and then press the
k button.
When you finished
changing settings, press
the d (menu) button
to exit the menu.
Shooting menu
Continuous
Metering
White balance
Image size
Image quality
Picture Control
Custom Picture Control
Shooting menu
Continuous
Metering
White balance
Image size
Image quality
Picture Control
Custom Picture Control
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Switching the Information on the
Monitor (s button)
To switch the information displayed on the
monitor during shooting and playback, press
the s (display) button.
* See A10 for more information on histogram and shooting information.
C Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting
The display options for the monitor can be changed in Monitor settings in the setup menu
(A108). A histogram and framing grid are available as the display options.
For Shooting
Display information
Display the picture and the
shooting information.
Movie frame
Display the range of a
movie in a frame.
Information hidden
Display the picture only.
For Playback
Display photo information
Display the picture taken and
the photo information.
Display shooting
information
(except for movies)
Display the histogram and
shooting information*.
Information hidden
Display only the taken
picture.
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Switching the Monitor Display (x button)
Press the x (monitor) button to switch between the monitor and viewfinder.
Switch to the one that suits the shooting conditions.
Using the Viewfinder
Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright
light makes it difficult to see the display on the
monitor. Press the x button to switch to the
viewfinder.
When the image in the viewfinder is difficult to see,
adjust by rotating the diopter adjustment control
while looking through the viewfinder.
• Take care not to scratch your eye with your
fingertips or nails.
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Monitor
Diopter adjustment control
Viewfinder
x button
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
The Basics of Shooting and
Playback
Preparation
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .....................................................................................18
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ..................................................................................20
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card.............................................................................22
Shooting
Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................24
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time (First Use Only) .....................26
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................28
Step 3 Frame a Picture.......................................................................................................30
Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................32
Playback
Step 5 Play Back Images....................................................................................................34
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images ...................................................................................36
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
1
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
2
Insert the included EN-EL5
battery (rechargeable Li-ion
battery).
• Use the battery to push the
orange battery latch down in the
direction indicated by the arrow
(1), and fully insert the battery
(2).
• When the battery is inserted
correctly, the battery latch will
lock the battery in place.
B Inserting the Battery Correctly
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure
to check that the battery is in the correct orientation.
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
• Charge the battery before the first use or when the
battery is running low (A20).
• While the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is
open, the camera cannot be turned on. Additionally, the
battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged.
Battery latch
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off (A25) and be sure that the power-
on lamp and the monitor have turned off before
opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover and push the orange battery
latch in the direction shown (1). Then, remove the
battery straight (2).
B High Temperature Caution
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe
caution when removing the battery or memory card.
B Notes on Battery
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi) thoroughly before using the
battery.
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (F3) before using the battery.
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
1
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter
to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly
until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting
to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or
region in which the camera was purchased.
The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in
Argentina and Korea.
2
Make sure the battery is inserted in the camera, and then connect the
camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.
• Keep the camera turned off.
• When connecting the cable, be sure that the plug is properly oriented. Do not use
force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do
not pull the plug at an angle.
• Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
• When charging starts, the charge lamp flashes slowly in green.
• About four hours and 30 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.
• When the battery has been completely charged, the charge lamp turns off.
• See “Understanding the Charge Lamp” (A21) for more information.
3
Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and
then disconnect the USB cable.
• When the camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC Adapter,
the camera cannot be turned on.
Charge lamp
Electrical outlet
USB Cable UC-E6 (included)
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Understanding the Charge Lamp
B Notes on Charging AC Adapter
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi) thoroughly before using the
Charging AC Adapter.
• Be sure to read thoroughly and follow the warnings for “Charging AC Adapter” (F4) before use.
B Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
• You can also charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 by connecting the camera to a
computer (A90, 110).
• The EN-EL5 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH-61
(available separately; E100).
C AC Power Source
• You can take pictures and play back images while using the AC Adapter EH-62A (available
separately; E100) to power the camera from an electrical outlet.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62A.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera.
Status
Description
Flashes slowly (green)
The battery is charging.
Off
The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the
charge lamp flashing slowly in green stops and is turned off.
Flashes quickly (green)
• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the
battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C
(41°F to 95°F).
• The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly
connected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect
the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly
connect it again, or change the battery.
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
1
Confirm that the power-on lamp and the
monitor are turned off and open the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover.
• Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover.
2
Insert the memory card.
• Slide the memory card until it clicks into
place.
B Inserting the Memory Card
Correctly
Inserting the memory card upside down
or backwards could damage the camera
or the memory card. Be sure to confirm
that the memory card is in the correct
orientation.
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
B Formatting a Memory Card
• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be
sure to format it with this camera.
• All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Be
sure to make copies of any data you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.
• To format a memory card, insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button and
select Format card from the setup menu (A108).
B Note on Memory Cards
Refer to the documentation included with the memory card, as well as “The Memory Cards” (F5) in
“Caring for the Products”.
Memory card slot
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Removing Memory Cards
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-
on lamp and the monitor are off.
Press the memory card in lightly with your finger (1) to
partially eject it, and then pull it out straight (2).
B High Temperature Caution
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately
after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s
internal memory (approximately 90 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera’s
internal memory for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.
Approved Memory Cards
The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved
for use in this camera.
• When recording a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed
class of Class 6 or higher is recommended. If the transfer speed of the card is
slow, the movie recording may end unexpectedly.
1
Before using a card reader or similar device, check that the device supports 2 GB cards.
2
SDHC-compliant. Before using a card reader or similar device, check that the
device supports SDHC.
3
SDXC-compliant. Before using a card reader or similar device, check that the
device supports SDXC.
• Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards.
SD memory cards
SDHC memory cards2
SDXC memory cards3
SanDisk
2 GB1
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB
TOSHIBA
2 GB1
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB
Panasonic
2 GB1
4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB,
16 GB, 32 GB
48 GB, 64 GB
Lexar
-
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB, 128 GB
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
1
Remove the lens cap and press the power
switch to turn on the camera.
• If you are turning the camera on for the first time,
see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and
Time” (A26).
• The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on.
2
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.
Battery Level
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of exposures remaining is displayed.
• When a memory card is not inserted, C is displayed and pictures are recorded to the
internal memory (approx. 90 MB).
• The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the
internal memory or memory card, the image quality, and the image size (A77).
• The number of exposures remaining shown in the illustration differs from the actual
value.
C Monitor Display
Press the s button to switch between showing and hiding the photo information or shooting
information that is displayed on the monitor (A15).
Display
Description
b
Battery level high.
B
Battery level low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery.
N
Battery exhausted.
Cannot take pictures. Charge or replace the battery.
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Turning the Camera On and Off
• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and the monitor
is turned on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on).
• To turn off the camera, press the power switch. Both the monitor and the
power-on lamp are turned off.
• To turn on the camera in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback)
button. At this time, the lens does not extend.
C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)
If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby
mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no operations are performed for another three minutes,
the camera will turn off automatically.
To turn on the monitor again in standby mode, perform either one of the following operations.
• Press the power switch, shutter-release button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button.
• Rotate the mode dial.
• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off
setting in the setup menu (A108).
• By default, the camera enters standby mode in about one minute when you are using shooting
mode or playback mode.
• If you are using the optional AC Adapter EH-62A, the camera enters standby mode after
30 minutes. This setting cannot be changed.
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No operations
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standby mode.
Camera turns off.
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Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time
the camera is turned on.
1
Press the multi selector H or I
to choose the desired language
and press the k button.
2
Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k
button.
3
Press J or K to select your
home time zone (Time zone),
and press the k button.
• See “Daylight Saving Time” (A27) for
more information.
4
Press H or I to choose the date display order
and press the k button or K.
5
Press H, I, J or K to set date and time, and
press the k button.
• Choose an item: Press K or J (selected in the following
order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝
minute). The item can also be chosen by rotating the
multi selector.
• Set the contents: Press H or I. Date and time can also
be set by rotating the command dial.
• Confirm the settings: Select the minute field and press the k button or K.
Čeština
Dansk
Deutsch
English
Español
Ελληνικά
Cancel
Language
Multi selector
Time zone and date
No
Yes
Cancel
set date and time?
Choose time zone and
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Month/Day/Year
Day/Month/Year
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6
Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k
button.
• After finishing the setting, the lens extends slightly and
the shooting screen is displayed.
Daylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi
selector H to enable the daylight saving time function
while setting the region in step 3.
W is displayed at the top of the monitor.
Press I to disable the daylight saving time function.
C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
• You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in z setup
menu (A108).
• In the Time zone setting of Time zone and date in z setup menu, when the daylight saving
time function is enabled, the camera’s clock is set forward by one hour, and when disabled, set
back by one hour. When the x travel destination is set, the camera automatically calculates the
time difference between the travel destination and the w home time zone, and saves images
using the date and time of the travel destination.
• If you exit without setting the date and time, O flashes when the shooting screen is displayed. Use
the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu (A108) to set the date and time.
C The Clock Battery
• The camera’s clock is powered by a backup battery that is separate from the camera’s main battery.
• The backup battery charges after about ten hours of charging when the main battery is inserted
into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and can store the set
date and time for several days.
• If the camera’s backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed
when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See step 2 of “Setting the Display
Language, Date, and Time” (A26) for more information.
C Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
• Set the date and time before shooting.
• You can imprint the shooting date in images as they are captured by setting Print date in the
setup menu (A108).
• If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the
ViewNX 2 software (A91).
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Yes
OK?
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode.
• The following describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode as an example.
Rotate the mode dial to A.
• The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes
to A.
• See “The Monitor” (A8) for more information.
Auto mode
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Available Shooting Modes
C Note on the Flash
When the flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed at off and W is displayed at the top of the monitor.
In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, be sure
to raise the flash (A66).
C Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode
• The functions of the multi selector H (m), I (p), J (n) or K (o) can be set.
See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A65) for more information.
• Press the d button to display the menu for the selected shooting mode. See “Shooting
Features” (A39) for more information about the settings available in the menu for the current
shooting mode.
A (auto) mode (A40)
Shoot easily with basic
camera operations without
going into detailed
settings.
M User settings mode
(A63)
Setting combinations that
are frequently used for
shooting can be saved. The
saved settings can be
immediately retrieved for
shooting simply by rotating
the mode dial to M.
Scene mode (A41)
When one of the scene modes is selected, pictures are captured using settings that are
optimized for the selected scene.
y (Scene): Choose the desired scene from 16 different scene types using the scene
menu, and the camera’s settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.
In scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode
for simpler shooting.
• To select a scene, first rotate the mode dial to y and press the d button.
Select the desired scene by pressing the multi selector H or I, and then press the k
button.
j (Night landscape): Captures the atmosphere of night landscapes.
c (Landscape): Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
W (Backlighting): The flash fires when there is backlight to prevent the subject from being
hidden in shadow, or use the HDR function to shoot when there are very bright areas and
very dark areas in the same frame.
j, k, l, m mode (A57)
Choose these modes for
greater control over
shutter speed and
aperture value.
Settings in the shooting
menu (A60) are available
to suit the shooting
conditions and the type of
shot you want to capture.
u Special effects
mode (A55)
Effects can be applied to
pictures during shooting.
Nine different effects are
available.
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Step 3 Frame a Picture
1
Ready the camera.
• Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist
illuminator and microphone.
2
Frame the picture.
• Point the camera at the subject.
C ISO Sensitivity
E (ISO sensitivity, A8) may be displayed on the shooting screen. When E is displayed, the ISO
sensitivity is automatically raised.
C Viewfinder
Use the viewfinder to frame pictures (A16) when bright light makes it difficult to see the display on
the monitor.
C Using a Tripod
• In the following situations, use of a tripod is recommended to avoid the effects of camera shake:
- When shooting in a dark location or with the flash mode (A66) set to W (off)
- When shooting in the telephoto zoom position
• To take a picture with the camera attached to a tripod, set Vibration reduction in the setup
menu (A108) to Off.
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Using the Zoom
Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom.
• To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the
frame, rotate toward g (telephoto zoom position).
• To zoom out so that the area visible increases in the
frame, rotate toward f (wide-angle position).
• Rotating the zoom control all the way in either
direction adjusts the zoom quickly, while rotating the
control partially adjusts the zoom slowly (except
during movie recording).
• A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor
when the zoom control is rotated.
• The zoom can also be operated by rotating the side
zoom control (A3) toward g or f.
The function of the side zoom control can be set in the Assign side zoom
control in the setup menu (A108).
Digital Zoom
When the camera is already at the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the
zoom control toward g (telephoto zoom position) triggers the digital zoom.
Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 2× beyond the maximum
magnification of the optical zoom.
• The focus will be at the center of the frame and the focus area will not be
displayed when the digital zoom is in effect.
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Unlike the optical zoom, the digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to
magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of image quality depending on the image size
(A78) and digital zoom magnification.
V indicates the zoom position where interpolation is applied when shooting still pictures. When the
zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator also turns
yellow.
V moves to the right as the image size becomes smaller, allowing you to confirm the zoom position
that can be used to capture still images without image degradation before shooting at the current
image size setting.
• Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option in the setup menu (A108).
C More Information
• See “Zoom memory” (A62) for more Information.
• See “Startup zoom position” (A62) for more Information.
Optical
zoom
Digital
zoom
Zoom out
Zoom in
Maximum optical zoom
Digital zoom enabled
When the image size is small
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot
1
Press the shutter-release button
halfway, i.e., press the button slightly
until you feel resistance.
• When you press the shutter-release button
halfway, the camera sets the focus and
exposure (shutter speed and aperture value).
Focus and exposure remain locked while the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
• When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses
on that subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus
areas (up to 12 areas) light in green.
• The camera has nine focus areas, and if it does not
detect the main subject, it automatically selects the
focus areas containing the subject closest to the
camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas
that are in focus (up to nine areas) light in green.
• When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses
on the subject at the center of the screen, and the focus area is not displayed. When
the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (A8) lights in green.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and the focus area or focus
indicator flashes in red, the subject is out of focus. Change the composition and press
the shutter-release button halfway again.
2
Press the shutter-release button all the way,
i.e., press the button the rest of the way down.
• The shutter is released and the picture is recorded.
• If you press the shutter-release button with too much
force, the camera may shake, causing images to be
blurred. Press the button gently.
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B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum
movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an
indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the
memory card.
B Autofocus
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject
may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or focus indicator lights in green.
• Subject is very dark
• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject
makes that subject appear very dark)
• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, is
standing in front of a white wall)
• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g., an animal inside a cage)
• Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped
windows, etc.)
• Subject is moving rapidly
In these situations, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus
on another subject and use focus lock (A86). When using focus lock, be sure that the distance
between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual
subject.
The camera can also focus using manual focus (A72, E2).
B The Subject Is Too Close to the Camera
If the camera does not focus, try shooting with p (macro close-up) (A73) in the focus mode, or
Close-up (A49) scene mode.
C AF-assist Illuminator
In dark places, the AF-assist illuminator (A109) may light when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
C To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot
If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way without
first pressing it halfway.
C More Information
See “Focusing on Subject” (A84) for more information.
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Step 5 Play Back Images
1
Press the c (playback) button.
• When you switch from shooting mode
to playback mode, the last image
saved will be displayed in full-frame
playback mode.
2
Use the multi selector to view previous or next images.
• To view previous images: H or J
• To view next images: I or K
• Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector.
• To play back images that are saved in the internal
memory, remove the memory card. C is displayed in
brackets, before “Current image number/total number
of images” on the playback screen.
• To return to shooting mode, press the c button again, or press the shutter-release
button, or b (e movie-record) button.
C Viewing Pictures
• Press the x button to switch between using the monitor and viewfinder display (A16).
• Press the s button to switch between showing and hiding the photo information or shooting
information that is displayed on the monitor (A15).
• Pictures taken using face detection (A85) or pet detection (A52) will be rotated automatically
when displayed in full-frame playback mode according to the orientation of the face.
• The orientation of an image can be changed using Rotate image in the playback menu (A88).
• When pictures taken with the continuous shooting feature are displayed, each series of images is
treated as a group, and only the group’s “key picture” is displayed (see “Sequence display options”
(A89) for more information). While the key picture of a sequence is displayed in full-frame
playback mode, press the k button to display each image in the sequence individually. To return
to key picture only display, press the multi selector H.
• Images may be displayed at low resolution immediately after switching to the previous or next
image.
Multi selector
c (playback) button
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Changing How Images Are Displayed
When using playback mode, you can change how images are
displayed by rotating the zoom control toward f (h)/g (i).
Playback Zoom
• To adjust the zoom ratio, rotate the zoom control toward f (h)/g (i) or
rotate the command dial. The zoom increases up to about 10×.
• To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
• Pictures taken using face detection (A85) or pet detection (A52) are
enlarged at the center of the face that was detected during shooting. If the
camera detected multiple faces when the image was captured, use H, I, J,
and K to display a different face. Change the zoom ratio and press H, I, J, or
K to zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces.
• You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate
file by pressing the d button (E22).
• Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display
• You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want.
• You can change the number of images displayed by rotating the zoom control
toward f (h)/g (i).
• Rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or K to select an image and then
press the k button to display that image in full-frame playback mode.
• When 72 images are displayed, rotate the zoom control toward f (h) to
switch to calendar display.
• While using calendar display mode, rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J,
or K to select a date and then press the k button to display the first image
captured on that day.
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Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images
1
Press the l button to delete the
image currently displayed on the
monitor.
2
Press the multi selector H or I to select the
desired deletion method and press the k
button.
• Current image: Only the current image is deleted.
If the key picture of a sequence is selected, all images in
the sequence are deleted.
• Erase selected images: Multiple images can be
selected and deleted. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen” (A37) for
more information.
• All images: All images are deleted.
• To exit without deleting, press the d button.
3
Press H or I to select Yes and press the k
button.
• Deleted images cannot be recovered.
• To cancel, press H or I to select No and press the k
button.
B Notes on Deletion
• Deleted images cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deleting
them.
• Protected images cannot be deleted (A88).
C Deleting Images in a Sequence
• When images are taken with continuous shooting, each series of images is treated as a group
(pictures in a sequence) and only the group’s “key picture“ is displayed in the default setting
(E13).
• When you press the l button during key picture playback, all images in the key picture’s
sequence can be deleted (E14).
• To delete each picture in a sequence, before pressing the l button, press the k button to display
each image in the sequence individually.
C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.
All images
Erase selected images
Current image
Delete
Erase 1 image?
Yes
No
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images
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Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
1
Press the multi selector J or K to select an
image to be deleted, and then press H to
display y.
• To cancel the selection, press I to remove y.
• Rotate the zoom control (A31) toward g (i) to
switch back to full-frame playback or f(h) to display
thumbnails.
2
Add y to all images that you want to delete and then press the k
button to apply the selection.
• A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed on the monitor.
ON/OFF
Erase selected images
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This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that
are available when using shooting mode.
By referring to this information, you will learn how to select different shooting
modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of
images you want to capture.
Programmed auto
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Metering
White balance
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Picture Control
Custom Picture Control
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A (Auto) Mode
Shoot easily with basic camera operations without
going into detailed settings.
The camera selects the focus area for autofocus in
accordance with the composition or subject.
• When the camera detects the main subject, it
focuses on that subject (Target finding AF).
• The camera has nine focus areas, and if it does not detect the main subject, it
automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the
camera.
See “Using the Target Finding AF” (A84) for more information.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings
• See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A65) for more
information on flash mode (A66), self-timer (A69), smile timer (A70), focus
mode (A72) and exposure compensation (A74).
• Functions that can be set using the d button: The image quality and image
size can be set (A77).
C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
This feature may not be used in combination with certain features (A80).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the scene
menu, images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected
scene.
C View a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene
Select the desired scene from the scene menu and rotate the zoom control (A4) toward g (j) to
view a description (help) of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control
toward g (j) again.
C More Information
See “Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed” (A14) for more
information.
y (Scene)
Press the d button to display the scene menu and choose one of the following
shooting scenes.
x
Scene auto selector (default setting) (A45)
k
Close-up (A49)
b
Portrait (A46)
u
Food (A50)
d
Sports (A46)
l
Museum (A50)
e
Night portrait (A47)
m
Fireworks show (A50)
f
Party/indoor (A48)
n
Black and white copy (A50)
Z Beach (A48)
p Panorama (A51)
z
Snow (A48)
O Pet portrait (A52)
h
Sunset (A48)
s 3D photography (A53)
i
Dusk/dawn (A48)
Snow
Beach
Party/indoor
Night portrait
Sports
Portrait
Scene auto selector
Scene menu
j Night landscape (A42), c Landscape (A43),
W Backlighting (A44)
Rotate the mode dial to j, c or W and take pictures.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Shooting Features
Changing Scene Mode Settings
• “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector“ (A65) vary with scene
mode. See “List of the Default Settings” (A75) for more information.
• Functions that can be set using the d button: The image quality and image
size can be set (A77).
Characteristics of Each Scene
• Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with O indicated. Set
Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A108) to Off when using a tripod to
stabilize the camera.
• For scene modes that use the flash, be sure to press the m (flash pop-up) button
to raise the flash before shooting (A66).
j Night landscape
Use this mode to capture the atmosphere of night landscapes.
Press the d button to select Hand-held or Tripod in Night
landscape.
• Hand-held (default setting): This enables you to shoot with the minimum of camera
shake and noise even when holding the camera by hand.
- The Y icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously,
and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without
moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera
off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.
- The angle of view (image area) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen
on the monitor at the time of shooting.
• Tripod: Select this mode when the camera is stabilized, such as with a tripod.
- The Z icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
- Vibration reduction (A108) is automatically set to Off regardless of the applied
option in the setup menu.
- Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot a single picture at slow shutter
speeds.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator
(A8) always lights in green.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Shooting Features
c Landscape
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
Press the d button to select Noise reduction burst or
Single shot in Landscape.
• Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of
noise.
- The x icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously,
and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without
moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera
off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.
- The angle of view (image area) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen
on the monitor at the time of shooting.
• Single shot (default setting): Records pictures with emphasized outlines and contrast.
- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, one frame is taken.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator
(A8) always lights in green.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Shooting Features
o Backlighting
Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow.
Press the d button to set HDR (high dynamic range) compositing using the HDR setting.
• When HDR is set to Off (default setting): The flash fires to
prevent the backlit subject from being hidden in shadow.
- Shoot pictures with the flash raised.
- The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.
- Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot a
single picture.
• When HDR is set to Level 1-Level 3: Use when taking
pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.
Select Level 1 when there is less difference between bright
and dark areas, and Level 3 when there is more difference
between bright and dark areas.
- The P icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
- The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.
- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way,
the camera shoots pictures continuously and saves the following two images.
- Non-HDR composite image
- HDR composite image (loss of detail is reduced in highlights and shadows)
- The second image saved is an HDR composite image. If there is only enough memory
to save one image, an image processed by D-Lighting (A88) at the time of shooting,
in which dark areas of the image are corrected, is the only image saved.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without
moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera
off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.
- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be
narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting.
- Depending on the shooting conditions, dark shadows may appear around bright
subjects and bright areas may appear around dark subjects. You can compensate by
lowering the level setting.
- Use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A108)
to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Shooting Features
C Notes on Selecting a Scene Mode Using Scene Auto Selector and Its
Shooting Operation
• When the shooting mode icon is e or h, the camera performs the optimal operation for
shooting a close-up picture of one to two persons. When the icon is b or c, the camera
performs the optimal operation for shooting a picture of three or more persons or shooting a
composition with a large background area.
• If the camera switches to h/c (Night portrait), the flash mode is fixed at red-eye reduction and
the flash is used for capturing portraits (images are not captured continuously) just as when
Tripod is selected when using Night portrait (A47).
• If the camera switches to g (Night landscape), the camera shoots images continuously and
combines and saves them as one image, just as when Hand-held is selected when using
j (Night landscape) (A42).
• If the shooting mode icon is j, the camera performs the optimal operation for shooting non-
human subjects. If the icon is d, the camera performs the operation using face detection that is
optimal for shooting human subjects.
y M x Scene auto selector
When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simpler
shooting.
e/b: Portrait, f: Landscape, h/c: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i:
Close-up, j/d: Backlighting, d: Other scenes
• When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes
to that for the scene mode currently enabled.
• The camera automatically selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the
composition. The camera detects and focuses on faces (see “Using Face Detection”
(A85) for more information).
• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene
mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A28) or select the optimum scene
mode for the subject manually.
• The digital zoom is not available.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Shooting Features
y M b Portrait
Use this mode for portraits.
• The camera detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face
Detection” (A85) for more information).
• After the skin softening feature makes facial skin tones
softer, the camera records the image (A54).
• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject
at the center of the frame.
• The digital zoom is not available.
y M d Sports
Use this mode when shooting sporting events. The camera
captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see
detailed movements in a moving subject.
• The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.
• To capture a series of images, hold down the shutter-
release button all the way. Up to five pictures are shot at a
rate of about seven frames per second (fps) (when image quality is set to Normal and
image size is set to i 4608×3456).
• The camera focuses the subject even when the shutter-release button is not pressed
halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
• Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each
series.
• The frame rate with continuous shooting may become slow depending upon the current
image quality setting, image size setting, memory card used, or shooting condition.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Shooting Features
y M e Night portrait
Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. Flash is
used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of
the background.
Select Hand-held or Tripod on the screen that is displayed
when e Night portrait scene mode is selected.
• Hand-held:
- The Y icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
- For a scene with a dark background, when the shutter-release button is pressed all the
way, pictures are shot continuously. The camera combines these pictures to save a
single picture.
- When shooting at the telephoto zoom position, the camera may not shoot pictures
continuously even if a scene has a dark background.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without
moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera
off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.
- If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image may be
distorted, overlapped or blurred.
• Tripod (default setting): Select this mode when the camera is stabilized, such as with a
tripod.
- The Z icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
- Vibration reduction (A108) is automatically set to Off regardless of the applied
option in the setup menu.
- Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot a single picture at slow shutter
speeds.
• The camera detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face Detection” (A85) for more
information).
• After the skin softening feature makes facial skin tones softer, the camera records the
image (A54).
• If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• Shoot pictures with the flash raised.
• The digital zoom is not available.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Shooting Features
y M f Party/indoor
Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of
candlelight and other indoor background lighting.
• The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.
• When shooting in a dark location, hold the camera steadily
to avoid the effects of camera shake. To take a picture with
the camera attached to a tripod, set Vibration reduction
in the setup menu (A108) to Off.
y M Z Beach
Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit
expanses of water.
• The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.
y M z Snow
Captures the brightness of sunlit snow.
• The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.
y M h Sunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the
focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights in green.
y M i Dusk/dawn
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before
sunrise or after sunset.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the
focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights in green.
O
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Shooting Features
y M k Close-up
Use this mode to photograph flowers, insects, and other small
objects at close range.
Select Noise reduction burst or Single shot on the screen
that is displayed when k Close-up scene mode is selected.
• Noise reduction burst: This setting enables you to shoot a sharp picture with a
minimum of noise.
- The x icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously,
and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without
moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera
off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.
- If the subject moves or there is a significant camera shake during continuous shooting,
the image may be distorted, overlapped, or blurred.
- The angle of view (image area) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen
on the monitor at the time of shooting.
• Single shot (default setting): Records pictures with emphasized outlines and contrast.
- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, one frame is taken.
• The focus mode (A72) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and the camera
automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot.
• You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on. Press the k button and then
rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or K to move the focus area. To adjust the
following settings, press the k button to temporarily cancel focus area selection, and
then adjust each setting.
- Flash mode (when Single shot is selected)
- Self-timer
- Exposure compensation
• The camera focuses on the subject even when the shutter-release button is not pressed
halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Shooting Features
y M u Food
Use this mode when taking pictures of food.
• The focus mode (A72) setting is changed to p (macro
close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest
position to the subject where the camera can shoot.
• You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector H or
I. The hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera’s
memory even after the camera is turned off.
• You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on.
Press the k button and then rotate the multi selector or
press H, I, J, or K to move the focus area. To adjust the
following settings, press the k button to temporarily cancel
focus area selection, and then adjust each setting.
- Hue
- Self-timer
- Exposure compensation
• The camera focuses on the subject even when the shutter-release button is not pressed
halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
y M l Museum
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in
which you do not want to use the flash.
• The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.
• The camera captures up to ten images while the shutter-
release button is pressed all the way, and the sharpest
image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS
(Best Shot Selector) (A61)).
y M m Fireworks show
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst
of light from fireworks.
• The camera focuses at infinity.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the
focus indicator (A8) always lights in green.
y M n Black and white copy
Provides clear images of text or drawings on a white board or
in print.
• The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.
• When shooting nearby object, shoot with p (macro close-
up) in the focus mode (A72).
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Shooting Features
B Note on Printing Panorama Pictures
When printing panorama pictures, a full view may not be printed depending on the printer settings.
Additionally, printing may not be available depending on the printer.
For more information, see your printer’s manual or contact a digital photo lab.
y M p Panorama
Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures.
On the screen that is displayed when p Panorama scene mode is selected, select V
Easy panorama or U Panorama assist.
• Easy panorama (default setting): Shoots panorama pictures that can be played back on
the camera by moving the camera in the direction you want to create a panorama
picture.
- Shooting range can be selected from Normal (180°) (default setting) or Wide (360°).
- Press the shutter-release button all the way and release it, then move the camera
slowly in the horizontal direction. Shooting ends automatically when the selected
shooting range has been captured.
- When shooting starts, the camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the
frame.
- The zoom is fixed at the wide-angle position.
- Display the picture recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback mode and
press the k button. The camera displays the short side of the picture filling the entire
screen and scrolls the picture automatically.
See “Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama” (E3).
• Panorama assist: Use this mode when shooting a series of pictures that can later be
joined on a computer to form a single panorama.
- Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to select the direction in which pictures are to
be joined and press the k button.
- After shooting the first picture, shoot the necessary number of pictures while
confirming the seams. To finish shooting, press the k button.
- Transfer taken pictures to a computer and use the Panorama Maker 6 software (A92,
E7) to join them in a single panorama. See “Using Panorama Assist” (E6) for more
information.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Shooting Features
y M O Pet portrait
Use this mode for shooting pictures of dogs or cats.
• Select Single or Continuous on the screen that is
displayed when O Pet portrait scene mode is selected.
- Single: One picture is captured at a time.
- Continuous (default setting): When the camera focuses
on the detected face in Pet portrait auto release
(default setting) mode, three pictures are shot
continuously (frame rate with continuous shooting: approximately three frames per
second when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to i 4608×3456).
If pet portrait auto release is not used, approximately five pictures can be shot one after
the other at the maximum rate of about three frames per second while the shutter-
release button is fully held down (when image quality is set to Normal and image size
is set to i 4608×3456).
• The camera detects and focuses on the face of a dog or cat. In the default setting, when
the subject is in focus, the shutter is released automatically (Pet portrait auto release).
• Up to five pet faces are detected simultaneously. When the camera detects more than
one face, the camera focuses on the face displayed the largest in the monitor.
• If a pet’s face is not detected, press the shutter-release button halfway to focus on the
subject at the center of the frame.
• Press the multi selector J (n) to change the pet portrait auto release settings.
- Pet portrait auto release (default setting): When the camera focuses on the
detected face, the shutter is released automatically. When Pet portrait auto release
is set, the d icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
- OFF: Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter.
• In the following situations, Pet portrait auto release is automatically switched to OFF.
- When a continuous shooting series with pet portrait auto release is repeated five times
- When remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card is low
To continue shooting with pet portrait auto release, press the multi selector J (n) to set
again.
• The digital zoom is not available.
• Under some shooting conditions such as pet-to-camera distance, speed of moving pets,
direction in which the pets are facing, and brightness of the faces, the camera may be unable
to detect a dog or cat, or a border is displayed around something other than a dog or cat.
B Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection
• During playback, the camera automatically rotates images according to the orientation of the pet's
face detected at the time of shooting (except for pictures taken with continuous shooting).
• When zooming in on an image displayed in full-frame playback mode by rotating the zoom
control toward g (i), the image is enlarged at the center of a pet's face detected during shooting
(A35) (except for pictures taken with continuous shooting).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Shooting Features
B Note on 3D Photography
The camera may be unable to take a second picture or save pictures taken, depending on a variety
of factors, for example, shooting a moving subject or a scene with low light or low contrast
conditions.
B Viewing 3D Photography
• 3D pictures cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. Only the left eye image is
displayed during playback.
• To view 3D pictures in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. 3D pictures can be played
back in 3D by connecting the camera to a 3D-compatible TV or monitor using a 3D-compatible
HDMI cable (A90).
• When connecting the camera using an HDMI cable, set the following for the TV settings in the
setup menu (A108).
- HDMI: Auto (default setting) or 1080i
- HDMI 3D output: On (default setting)
• When the camera is connected using an HDMI cable for playback, it may take a while to switch the
display between 3D pictures and non-3D pictures. The images played back in 3D cannot be
enlarged.
• See the documentation included with your TV or monitor to perform settings of the TV or monitor.
B Note on Viewing 3D Pictures
When viewing 3D pictures on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor for an extended period of time, you
may experience discomfort such as eye strain or nausea. Carefully read the documentation included
with your TV or monitor to ensure proper use.
y M s 3D photography
Use this mode for taking 3D pictures viewable in three dimensions on a 3D-compatible TV or
monitor. The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image.
Pictures taken in this mode are saved with Normal as the image quality and
O 1920×1080 as the image size.
• After taking the first picture by pressing the shutter-release button, move the camera
horizontally to the right so that the subject is aligned with the guide on the monitor. The
camera takes the second picture automatically.
• The focus area that the camera focuses on can be moved to areas other than at the
center of the frame. To move the focus area, press the k button before taking the first
picture, and then rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or K.
To adjust the following settings, press the k button to cancel the status in which the
focus area can be selected, and then perform each setting.
- Focus mode (A (Autofocus) or p (Macro close-up))
- Exposure compensation
• The telephoto zoom position is restricted to an angle of view equivalent to that of about
135 mm lens in 35mm [135] format.
• The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved picture will be
narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting.
• The camera cannot record 3D movies.
• The two captured images are saved as a 3D picture (MPO file) consisting of the left and
right eye images. The first image (the left eye image) is also saved as a JPEG file. See
“Using 3D Photography” (E8) for more information.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Shooting Features
Using Skin Softening
In the following shooting modes, the camera detects up to three human faces
when the shutter is released, and processes the image to make facial skin tones
softer before saving the image.
• Scene auto selector (A45), Portrait (A46) or Night portrait (A47) in
scene mode
Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A88).
B Notes on Skin Softening
• It may take more time to save images.
• Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved, and skin
softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
The effect can be applied to pictures during shooting. One of the nine special
effects is selected to shoot.
To select an effect, press the d button to display the special effects menu.
• The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.
Characteristics of Each Special Effect
Option
Description
Soft (default setting)
Soften the image by adding a slight blur to the overall image.
Nostalgic sepia
Add a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities
of an old photograph.
High-contrast
monochrome
Create a black-and-white photograph with a clear contrast.
High key
Give the overall image a bright tone.
Low key
Give the overall image a dark tone.
Special effects
Image size
Image quality
Special effects
Special effects
Painting
Selective color
Low key
High key
High-contrast monochrome
Nostalgic sepia
Soft
Painting
Selective color
Low key
High key
High-contrast monochrome
Nostalgic sepia
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Shooting Features
B Special Effects Mode Settings
When Movie options (A99) is set to h HS 120 fps (640×480), Soft, Nostalgic sepia or
Painting cannot be selected.
C More Information
See “Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed” (A14) for more
information.
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
• “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector“ (A65) vary with special
effects. See “List of the Default Settings” (A75) for more information.
• Functions that can be set using the d button: The image quality and image
size can be set (A77).
C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
This feature may not be used in combination with certain features (A80).
Selective color
Create a black and white image in which only the specified color
remains.
• When Selective color is set,
select a color that you want to
retain from the slider by
rotating the multi selector or
pressing H or I. To adjust the
following settings, press the k
button to temporarily cancel
color selection, and then adjust
each setting.
- Flash mode (A66)
- Self-timer (A69)
- Focus mode (A72)
- Exposure compensation (A74)
To return to the color selection screen, press the k button again.
Painting
Create images with the ambience of paintings.
High ISO
monochrome
Create monotone (black and white) pictures by intentionally
taking pictures with high ISO sensitivity. This setting is effective
when shooting subjects in low lighting conditions.
• The pictures taken may contain noise (randomly-spaced bright
pixels, fog or lines).
Silhouette
Create a silhouette photograph of a subject with a bright
background.
Option
Description
Save
Save
Save
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j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the
shooting menu (A60) items in addition to setting the
shutter speed or aperture value manually according to
shooting conditions and requirements.
• The focus area for autofocus differs depending on
the setting of AF area mode that can be selected in
the j, k, l or m tab after pressing the d button.
The camera has nine focus areas, and when AF area mode is set to Auto
(default setting), it automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject
closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in
focus (up to nine areas) light in green.
The procedure for shooting pictures at the desired brightness (exposure) by
adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value is called “determine exposure”.
The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in pictures to be shot
vary depending on the combinations of shutter speed and aperture value even if
the exposure is the same (A58).
Rotate the command dial or multi selector to set the shutter speed and aperture
value.
The setting method of the flexible program, shutter speed, and aperture value can
be changed using the Toggle Av/Tv selection in the setup menu (A108).
Exposure mode
Shutter speed (A83)
Aperture value (A58)
j
Programmed auto
(A59)
Automatically adjusted (flexible program is enabled by the
command dial).
k
Shutter-priority
auto (A59)
Adjusted by the command dial. Automatically adjusted.
l
Aperture-priority
auto (A59)
Automatically adjusted.
Adjusted by the multi selector.
m
Manual (A59)
Adjusted by the command dial. Adjusted by the multi selector.
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Shutter speed
Aperture
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Multi selector
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
Shooting Features
Adjusting the Shutter Speed
Adjusting the Aperture Value
C Aperture and Zoom
The aperture value (f-number) indicates the lens brightness. Large apertures (expressed by small
fnumbers) let more light into the camera, and small apertures (large f-numbers) let less light.
The aperture value of this camera zoom lens can be changed depending on the zoom position. The
largest aperture at the wide-angle position is f/3 and that at the telephoto zoom position is f/5.9.
C M (User Setting) Mode
Even when the mode dial is set to M (User settings) mode, you can shoot in j (Programmed auto),
k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual). The setting combinations (User
settings) that are frequently used for shooting can be saved in M (A64).
Faster
1/1000 s
Slower
1/30 s
Larger aperture
(Small f-number)
f/3
Smaller aperture
(Large f-number)
f/8.3
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
Shooting Features
j (Programmed auto) (E10)
Use for automatic control of the exposure by the camera.
• Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture
value can be selected without changing the exposure
by rotating the command dial during shooting
(“flexible program”). While flexible program is in effect,
a flexible program mark (A) is displayed next to the
mode indicator (j) in the upper left of the monitor.
• To cancel flexible program, rotate the command dial until the flexible program
mark (A) is no longer displayed. Selecting another shooting mode, or turning
off the camera, also cancels flexible program.
k (Shutter-priority auto) (E10)
Use to shoot fast moving subjects with a fast shutter
speed, or use to emphasize the movements of a
moving subject with a slow shutter speed.
• The shutter speed can be adjusted by rotating the
command dial.
l (Aperture-priority auto) (E10)
Use to blur the background or bring both the
foreground and background into focus.
• The aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the
multi selector.
m (Manual) (E11)
Use to control the exposure according to shooting
requirements.
• When adjusting the aperture value or shutter speed,
the degree of deviation from the exposure value
measured by the camera is displayed in the exposure
indicator. The degree of deviation in the exposure
indicator is displayed in EVs (–2 to +2 EV in
increments of 1/3 EV).
• The shutter speed can be adjusted by rotating the command dial and the
aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the multi selector.
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j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
Shooting Features
Changing j, k, l, m Modes
• See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A65) for more
information on flash mode (A66), self-timer (A69)/smile timer (A70), focus
mode (A72) and exposure compensation (A74).
• See “Options Available in the Shooting Menu” (below) for more information on
functions that can be set using the d button.
Options Available in the Shooting Menu
In the j, k, l, m mode, the following option settings
can be changed.
Select j, k, l, m mode M d button M j, k, l, m tab (A13)
Option
Description
A
Image quality
Set the image quality to be recorded (compression ratio)
(A77). The default setting of image quality is Normal.
This setting is also applied to other shooting modes
(except for shooting mode M or scene mode Easy
panorama or 3D photography).
77
Image size 1
Set the image size to be recorded (A78). The default
setting is i 4608×3456. This setting is also applied to
other shooting modes (except for shooting mode M or
scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photography).
78
Picture Control 1
(COOLPIX Picture
Control)
Change the settings for image recording according to the
shooting scene or your preferences. The default setting is
Standard.
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Custom Picture
Control
(COOLPIX Custom
Picture Control)
Allow you to store the customized settings based in
COOLPIX Picture Control, which can set picture editing
options for recording images according to the shooting
scene or your preferences.
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Shooting menu
Continuous
Metering
White balance
Image size
Image quality
Picture Control
Custom Picture Control
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
Shooting Features
White balance 1
Adjust colors in the image closer to the colors as they
appear to the eye. Although Auto (normal) (default
setting) can be used under most types of lighting, you can
apply the white balance setting suited to the sky
conditions or light source to achieve better results if the
default setting results are unsatisfactory.
• The preset value for preset manual applies commonly to
j, k, l, m, M shooting modes.
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Metering 1
Select the method that the camera uses to measure the
brightness of the subject. The camera adjusts the
exposure, which is a combination of shutter speed and
aperture value, based on the brightness measurement. The
default setting is Matrix.
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Continuous 1
Set the mode used for taking a series of pictures.
• The default setting is Single (i.e. only one picture is
captured at a time).
• When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting
cache, or BSS (A50) is set, the pictures are shot
continuously while the shutter-release button is fully
held down.
• If Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or
Multi-shot 16 is set, the specified number of pictures
are shot continuously when the shutter-release button is
fully held down.
• If the Intvl timer shooting is set, the pictures are shot
continuously at the set interval of 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, or
10 min when the shutter-release button is fully held
down once.
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ISO sensitivity 1
Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to take pictures of darker
subjects. Additionally, even with subjects of similar
brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds,
and blurring caused by camera shake and subject
movement can be reduced. When ISO sensitivity is set to
Auto (default setting), the camera sets the ISO sensitivity
automatically.
• In m (manual) mode, ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100 if
Auto or Fixed range auto is selected.
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Exposure
bracketing
The exposure (brightness) can be changed automatically
during continuous shooting. The default setting is Off.
E46
AF area mode 1
Set how the camera determines the focus area using the
autofocus to Face priority, Auto (default setting),
Manual, Center, Subject tracking or Target finding
AF.
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Option
Description
A
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
Shooting Features
1 The setting menu can also be displayed by pressing the w (FUNC) button during shooting.
Select the Fn button function in the setup menu (A108), and then assign a setting menu
to be displayed when the w (FUNC) button is pressed.
2 This function cannot be set when using M mode.
C More Information
See “Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed” (A14) for more
information.
C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
This feature may not be used in combination with certain features (A80).
Autofocus mode
When Single AF (default setting) is selected, the camera
focuses only while the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway. When Full-time AF is selected, the camera
focuses even when the shutter-release button is not
pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera
focusing.
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Flash exp. comp.
Adjust the flash output. Use this option when the flash is
too bright or too dark. The default setting is 0.0.
E52
Noise reduction
filter
Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is
normally performed when recording the picture. The
default setting is Normal.
E52
Active D-Lighting
Prevent loss of contrast details in highlights and shadows
when shooting images. The default setting is Off.
E53
Save user settings
The current settings are stored in mode dial M (A63).
64
Reset user settings
The settings saved to mode dial M are reset.
64
Zoom memory
When the zoom control is operated when set to On, the
camera changes in steps to the focal length (equivalent to
35mm [135] format of angle of view) of the zoom lens that
is set in advance.
• Select On and press the k button to display the screen
for focal length selection. Press the k button to switch
the On [w]/Off setting, then press the multi selector K
to apply the selection.
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Startup zoom
position 2
When the camera is turned on, the zoom position moves
to the focal length (equivalent to 35mm [135] format of
angle of view) of the zoom lens that is set in advance. The
default setting is 24 mm.
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Option
Description
A
M (User Setting Modes)
Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be
saved in M. Shooting is possible in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority
auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual).
Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings
saved in Save user settings.
See “Saving Settings in M Mode” (A64) for more
information.
• Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or
change the settings as required.
• The setting combinations that are retrieved when the mode dial is rotated to M
can be changed as many times as you want in Save user settings.
The following settings can be stored in M.
General setup
Shooting menu
1 Choose the standard shooting mode. The current flexible program (when set to j), shutter speed
(when set to k or m) or aperture value (when set to l or m) settings will also be saved.
2 Register which display to use for image view, the monitor or the viewfinder. The currently used
display is saved as a monitor display setting.
3 The current zoom position will also be saved. Startup zoom position (A62) cannot be set.
4 The current focus distance will also be saved when set to E (manual focus).
5 The preset value for preset manual applies commonly to j, k, l, m and M shooting modes.
6 The current focus area position is saved when AF area mode is set to Manual.
• Shooting mode j, k, l or m (A57)1
• Monitor display (A16)2
• Zoom position (A31)3
• Flash mode (A66)
• Focus mode (A72)4
• Exposure compensation (A74)
• Image quality (A77)
• Image size (A78)
• Picture Control (A60)
• White balance (A61)5
• Metering (A61)
• Continuous (A61)
• ISO sensitivity (A61)
• Exposure bracketing (A61)
• AF area mode (A61)6
• Autofocus mode (A62)
• Flash exp. comp. (A62)
• Noise reduction filter (A62)
• Active D-Lighting (A62)
• Zoom memory (A62)
M (User Setting Modes)
Shooting Features
Saving Settings in M Mode
1
Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure
mode.
• Rotate to j, k, l or m.
• Settings can be saved even if rotated to M (the default
settings of shooting mode j are saved when the
camera is first purchased).
2
Change to a frequently used combination of shooting settings.
• See A63 for more information about the saved settings.
3
Press the d button.
• The shooting menu is displayed.
4
Use the multi selector to select Save user
settings, and press the k button.
• Done screen is displayed, and the current settings are
saved.
B Clock Battery
If the internal clock battery (A27) is exhausted, the settings saved in M will be reset. Writing down
any important setting is recommended.
C Resetting for User Settings
If Reset user settings is selected, the settings that are saved in the user settings are reset as follows:
• Shooting mode: j (Programmed auto)
• Zoom position: maximum wide-angle position
• Flash mode: U (auto)
• Focus mode: A (autofocus)
• Exposure compensation: 0.0
• Shooting menu: Same as the default setting for each item
Save user settings
Reset user settings
Shooting menu
Startup zoom position
Zoom memory
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Press the multi selector H (m), J (n), I (D), or K (o) while shooting to operate
the following functions.
Available Functions
Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows.
• See “List of the Default Settings” (A75) for more information on the default
settings in each shooting mode.
1 The setting varies with scene mode or special effects. See “List of the Default Settings”
(A75) for more information.
2 When the shooting mode is m, exposure compensation cannot be used.
Function
A
y, j,
c, W
u
j, k, l, m, M
m
Flash mode (A66)
w
1
1
w
n
Self-timer (A69)
w
w
w
Smile timer (A70)
w
-
w
D
Focus mode (A72)
w
w
w
o
Exposure compensation
(A74)
w
w
w2
Self-timer
Autofocus
Auto
+0.3
0.0
0.0
Exposure compensation
n Self-timer (A69)/
Smile timer (A70)
D Focus mode (A72)
o Exposure
compensation (A74)
m Flash mode (A66)
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
You can shoot pictures with a flash by raising the flash. You can set a flash mode that
suits the shooting conditions.
1
Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the
flash.
• When the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at W
(off).
2
Press H (m flash mode) on the multi selector.
3
Use the multi selector to select the desired
mode and press the k button.
• See “Available Flash Modes” (A67) for more
information.
• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds,
the selection will be canceled.
• When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for
a few seconds even if monitor indicators (A15) are
turned on.
4
Frame the subject and take a picture.
• The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
- On:
The flash will fire when you press the
shutter-release button all the way.
- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot
take pictures.
- Off:
The flash will not fire when a picture is
taken.
• If the battery is low, the monitor will be turned off while
the flash is charging.
Auto
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
B Lowering the Flash
When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it
clicks shut.
C Effective Range of the Flash
The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 26 ft) for wide-angle position, and about
1.5 to 4.5 m (5 ft to 14 ft) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto).
Available Flash Modes
U
Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits (A68).
W
Off
Flash does not fire.
• Use of a tripod is recommended to avoid the effects of camera shake when
shooting in a dark location.
X
Fill flash
The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. Use to
“fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
Y
Slow sync
Fill flash is combined with a slow shutter speed. Suitable for portraits of human
subjects shot at night or under dim light. Flash illuminates main subject; slow
shutter speeds are used to capture background.
Z
Rear-curtain sync
Fill flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light
behind moving subjects.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
C Flash Mode Setting
• The setting varies with shooting mode. See “Available Functions” (A65) and “List of the Default
Settings” (A75) for more information.
• This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be
Used Simultaneously” (A80).
• The changed flash mode setting applied in the following situations is saved in the camera’s
memory even after the camera is turned off.
- When shooting mode j, k, l or m is used
- When V (auto with red-eye reduction) is selected in A (auto) mode
C Auto with Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).
If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
processes the image before it is recorded.
Note the following when taking pictures:
• The time required to save the picture increases slightly.
• Advanced red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.
• In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye
reduction processing. In these cases, choose another mode and try again.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
Using the Self-timer
The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when
the shutter-release button is pressed.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction
in the setup menu (A108) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
1
Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector.
2
Use the multi selector to select n10s (or
n2s) and press the k button.
• n10s (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures.
• n2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera
shake.
• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in
scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed
(A52). The self-timer n10s and n2s are not available.
• The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.
• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
3
Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.
• Set the focus and exposure.
4
Press the shutter-release button all
the way.
• The self-timer starts, and the number of
seconds remaining before the shutter is
released is displayed. The self-timer lamp
flashes while the timer is counting down.
About one second before the shutter is
released, the lamp stops flashing and remains
lit.
• When the shutter is released, the self-timer
turns OFF.
• To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-release button again.
Self-timer
1/250
1/250
1/250
F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
9
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces)
When this mode is selected, the camera detects smiling faces and automatically
releases the shutter even if you don’t press the shutter-release button.
• This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), j, k, l, m, M,
scene mode Portrait or Night portrait.
1
Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector.
• Change any flash mode, exposure, or shooting menu
settings before pressing the n button.
2
Use the multi selector to choose a (Smile
timer), and press the k button.
• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds,
the selection will be canceled.
3
Frame the picture and wait for the subject to
smile without pressing the shutter-release
button.
• When the camera detects a face, a yellow double
border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When
the camera has focused on that face, the double
border will turn green for a moment and focus is
locked.
• Up to three faces are detected. When more than one face is detected, the face closest
to the center of the frame is framed by a double border and the others by single
borders.
• If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter
is automatically released.
• Each time the shutter is released, automatic shooting using face detection and smile
detection is repeated.
4
Finish shooting.
• To cancel smile detection and finish shooting, return to step 1 and select OFF.
Smile timer
1/250
1/250
1/250
F5.6
F5.6
F5.6
840
840
25m 0s
25m 0s
840
25m 0s
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
B Notes on Smile Timer
• The digital zoom is not available.
• Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly.
• See “Using Face Detection“ (A85) for more information.
• The smile timer cannot be used simultaneously with certain shooting modes. See “Available
Functions” (A65) and “List of the Default Settings” (A75) for more information.
• This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be
Used Simultaneously” (A80) for more information.
C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode
When using the smile timer, the auto off function (A109) is activated and the camera turns off
when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.
• The camera does not detect any faces.
• The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.
C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
When the camera detects a face, the self-timer lamp flashes. The lamp quickly flashes immediately
after the shutter is released.
C Releasing the Shutter Manually
The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the
camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
C More Information
See “Autofocus” (A33) for more information.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
Using Focus Mode
Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene.
1
Press I (p focus mode) on the multi selector.
2
Use the multi selector to choose the desired
focus mode and press the k button.
• See “Available Focus Modes” (A73) for more
information.
• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds,
the selection will be canceled.
• When A (autofocus) is applied, P is only displayed
for a few seconds even if monitor indicators (A15) are
turned on.
Autofocus
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
Available Focus Modes
B Note on Shooting with the Flash
When shooting with D (macro close-up) or E (manual focus), the flash may be unable to light the
entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).
C Focus Mode Setting
• The setting varies with the shooting mode. See “Available Functions” (A65) and “List of the
Default Settings” (A75) for more information.
• This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be
Used Simultaneously” (A80) for more information.
• For shooting modes j, k, l and m, the changed focus mode setting is saved in the camera’s
memory even after the camera is turned off.
C Macro Close-up
When using j, k, l, m or M mode if Autofocus mode in the shooting menu (A60) is set to Full-
time AF, the camera will adjust focus even if the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway.
When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro close-up is
turned on.
You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
A
Autofocus
The camera automatically adjusts the focus according to the distance to the subject.
Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more, or
1.5 m (5 ft) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
D
Macro close-up
Use for close-ups of flowers or small objects.
How close you can be to the subject while shooting depends on the zoom position.
When the zoom position is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator light in
green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.).
At the wide-angle zoom position from G, the camera can focus on subjects as close
as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.
B
Infinity
Use when shooting distant scenes through window glass or when shooting landscapes.
The camera automatically adjusts the focus near infinity.
• The camera may not be able to focus on nearby objects.
• The flash mode is set to W (off).
E
Manual focus
The focus can be adjusted for any subject that is a distance of 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity
from the lens (E2). The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies
depending on the zoom position.
• This function can be used when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, M, special
effects mode or scene mode Sports.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures, you can adjust overall
image brightness.
1
Press K (o exposure compensation) on the
multi selector.
2
Press the multi selector H or I to
select a compensation value.
• To make the image brighter, apply positive (+)
exposure compensation.
• To make the image darker, apply negative (–)
exposure compensation.
3
Press the k button.
• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection is set and the
setting menu disappears.
• Even when the shutter-release button is pressed without pressing the k button, a
picture can be shot using the selected compensation value.
• When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is
displayed with the H icon on the monitor.
4
Press the shutter-release button to take a
picture.
• To turn off exposure compensation, return to step 1,
change the value to 0.0.
+0.3
0.0
0.0
Exposure compensation
Histogram
Exposure compensation guide
Exposure compensation value
840
840
25m 0s
25m 0s
840
25m 0s
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
C Exposure Compensation Value
• The changed exposure compensation value applied in j, k or l mode is saved in the camera's
memory even after the camera is turned off.
• When the shooting mode is the Fireworks show scene mode (A50) or m (Manual) (A59), the
exposure compensation cannot be used.
C Using the Histogram
A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when using
exposure compensation and shooting without the flash.
• The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to
the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
• Increasing exposure compensation shifts tone distribution to the right, and decreasing it shifts
tone distribution to the left.
List of the Default Settings
The default settings in each shooting mode are described below.
• Similar information about scene mode can be found on the next page.
1 When the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at W (off).
2 A (autofocus), p (macro close-up) or B (infinity) can be selected.
3 The flash is fixed at W (off) when in High ISO monochrome or Silhouette.
• The setting applied in shooting modes j, k, l or m is saved in the camera’s
memory even after the camera is turned off (except for self-timer).
C Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
This feature may not be used in combination with certain features (A80).
Shooting mode
Flash mode1
(A66)
Self-timer
(A69)
Focus mode
(A72)
Exposure
compensation
(A74)
A
(auto)
(A40)
U
OFF
A2
0.0
u
(special effects)
(A55)
W3
OFF
A
0.0
j, k, l, m
(A57)
U
OFF
A
0.0
M
(User settings)
(A63)
U
OFF
A
0.0
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shooting Features
The default settings in scene mode are described below.
1 The setting cannot be changed.
2 Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to Off, and is fixed at W (off) when HDR is set
to other than Off.
3 U (auto) or W (off) can be selected. When U (auto) is selected, the camera
automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected.
4 Self-timer or smile timer can be set.
5 A (autofocus) or E (manual focus) can be selected.
6 The setting cannot be changed. Fill flash fires for red-eye reduction.
7 May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.
8 A (autofocus) or D (macro close-up) can be selected.
9 Flash is fixed at W (off) when using Noise reduction burst.
10 The setting cannot be changed when using Easy panorama.
11 The setting cannot be changed when using Easy panorama. A (autofocus), D (macro
close-up) or B (infinity) can be selected when using Panorama assist.
12 The self-timer is not available. Pet portrait auto release (A52) can be set to on or off.
Flash mode
(A66)
Self-timer
(A69)
Focus mode
(A72)
Exposure
compensation
(A74)
j (A42)
W1
OFF
B1
0.0
c (A43)
W1
OFF
B1
0.0
W (A44)
X/W2
OFF
A1
0.0
x (A45)
U3
OFF
A1
0.0
b (A46)
V
OFF4
A1
0.0
d (A46)
W1
OFF1
A5
0.0
e (A47)
V6
OFF4
A1
0.0
f (A48)
V7
OFF
A1
0.0
Z (A48)
U
OFF
A8
0.0
z (A48)
U
OFF
A8
0.0
h (A48)
W1
OFF
B1
0.0
i (A48)
W1
OFF
B1
0.0
k (A49)
W9
OFF
p1
0.0
u (A50)
W1
OFF
p1
0.0
l (A50)
W1
OFF
A8
0.0
m (A50)
W1
OFF1
B1
0.01
n (A50)
W
OFF
A8
0.0
p (A51)
W10
OFF10
A11
0.0
O (A52)
W1
Y12
A8
0.0
s (A53)
W1
OFF1
A8
0.0
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for
recording.
Available Image Quality
Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes,
limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
C Image Quality Setting
• The setting for image quality is shown by an icon displayed on the monitor during shooting and
playback (A8 to 10).
• The image quality can be changed by selecting Image quality and rotating the command dial
when menus are displayed.
• The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except for shooting mode M or scene mode
Easy panorama or 3D photography).
• This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be
Used Simultaneously” (A80) for more information.
C More Information
• See “Number of Exposures Remaining” (A79) for more information.
• See “File and Folder Names” (E98) for more information.
Display the shooting screen M d button (A13) M Shooting menu M Image quality
Option
Description
a
Fine
Finer image quality than Normal, suitable for enlargement or
high-quality prints.
Compression ratio of about 1:4
b
Normal (default
setting)
Normal image quality, suitable for most applications.
Compression ratio of about 1:8
c
Basic
Basic image quality is lower than with Normal, suitable for
pictures attached to e-mails or used on web pages.
Compression ratio of about 1:16
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
Shooting Features
Available Image Size
You can set the image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recorded.
The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed
without becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiting the number of pictures that can be
recorded.
Conversely, small image sizes are suitable for pictures attached to e-mails or used
on web pages. However, printing small images in large print sizes results in the
image turning “grainy.”
* The total number of pixels captured, and the number of pixels captured horizontally and
vertically.
Example: i 4608 × 3456 = 16 megapixels, 4608 × 3456 pixels
C Image Size Setting
• The setting for the image size is shown by an icon displayed on the monitor during shooting and
playback (A8 to 10).
• The image size can be changed by selecting Image size and rotating the command dial when
menus are displayed.
• The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except for shooting mode M or scene mode
Easy panorama or 3D photography).
• This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be
Used Simultaneously” (A80) for more information.
Display the shooting screen M d button (A13) M Shooting menu M Image size
Options*
Description
i
4608×3456
(default setting)
Record pictures with finer detail than those shot at E 3264×2448
or L 2272×1704.
E
3264×2448
Good balance between file size and quality; suitable in most
situations.
L
2272×1704
B
1600×1200
Smaller than i 4608×3456, E 3264×2448 and
L 2272×1704; for recording more pictures.
f
640×480
Record pictures suitable for display on a television with a screen
aspect ratio of 4:3, or for e-mail attachment.
j
4608×2592
Record pictures with the same aspect ratio (16:9) as wide screen TV.
O
1920×1080
I
4608×3072
Record pictures with the same aspect ratio (3:2) as those shot with
35mm [135] format film cameras.
H
3456×3456
Record square pictures.
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
Shooting Features
C Number of Exposures Remaining
The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in the internal
memory and on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of Image size (A78) and Image
quality (A77) settings. Note that the number of exposures that can be stored differs depending
on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ
depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity of the memory card is the same.
1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, “9999” is displayed.
2 The print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi.
Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by the printer resolution (dpi) and
multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, even with the same image size setting, images printed at
higher resolutions print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions print
larger than the size indicated.
C Printing Images of Size 1:1
Change the printer setting to “Border” when printing images with the size set to 1:1.
The images may not be printed in 1:1 ratio depending on the printer.
See the instruction manual of the printer or check with the authorized print dealer for further details.
Image size
Image
quality
Internal memory
(90 MB)
Memory card1
(4 GB)
Print size2
(cm/in.)
i
4608×3456
(default
setting)
Fine
Normal
Basic
11
19
35
470
840
1,480
39 × 29/15 × 11.5
E 3264×2448
Fine
Normal
Basic
22
39
68
930
1,650
2,870
28 × 21/11 × 8
L 2272×1704
Fine
Normal
Basic
44
79
135
1,880
3,350
5,740
19 × 14/7.5 × 5.6
B 1600×1200
Fine
Normal
Basic
87
149
247
3,650
6,350
10,000
13 × 10/5.3 × 4
f 640×480
Fine
Normal
Basic
517
812
1,137
20,100
30,100
40,200
5 × 4/2 × 1.5
j 4608×2592
Fine
Normal
Basic
14
26
46
620
1,120
1,970
39 × 22/15 × 8.5
O 1920×1080
Fine
Normal
Basic
81
142
237
3,440
6,030
10,000
16 × 9/6 × 3.5
I 4608×3072
Fine
Normal
Basic
12
22
39
530
950
1,670
39 × 26/15 × 10
H 3456×3456
Fine
Normal
Basic
14
26
46
620
1,120
1,970
29 × 29/11.5 × 11.5
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions.
Restricted function
Setting
Description
Flash mode
Focus mode
(A72)
When B (infinity) is selected for shooting, the flash
is not available.
Continuous
(A61)
When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-
shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps,
Continuous H: 60 fps, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is
selected for shooting, the flash is not available.
Exposure
bracketing
(A61)
The flash is not available.
Self-timer/Smile
timer
AF area mode
(A61)
When Subject tracking is selected for shooting,
the self-timer/smile timer are not available.
Focus mode
AF area mode
(A61)
When Subject tracking is selected, E (manual
focus) is not available.
Image quality
Continuous
(A61)
When Pre-shooting cache or Multi-shot 16 is
selected for shooting, Image quality is fixed at
Normal.
Image size
Continuous
(A61)
• When Multi-shot 16 is selected for shooting,
Image size is fixed at D (2560×1920 pixels).
• When Pre-shooting cache is selected for
shooting, Image size is fixed at C (2048×1536
pixels).
• When Continuous H: 120 fps is selected for
shooting, Image size is fixed at f (640×480
pixels) and when Continuous H: 60 fps is
selected, Image size is fixed at A (1280×960
pixels).
ISO sensitivity
Continuous
(A61)
When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120
fps, Continuous H: 60 fps or Multi-shot 16 is
selected for shooting, ISO sensitivity is fixed at
Auto.
Active D-Lighting
(A62)
• When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto and Active
D-Lighting is set to any mode other than Off,
the maximum value for ISO sensitivity is set to
ISO 800.
• When Active D-Lighting is set to any mode
other than Off for shooting, 1600, 3200 or Hi 1
in ISO sensitivity is not available.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Shooting Features
White balance
Picture Control
(A60)
When Monochrome is selected for shooting,
White balance is fixed at Auto (normal).
Picture Control
Active D-Lighting
(A62)
When using Active D-Lighting for shooting,
Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be
adjusted.
Metering
Active D-Lighting
(A62)
Metering is reset to Matrix when Active D-
Lighting is set to any mode other than Off.
Continuous/
Exposure
bracketing
Continuous
(A61)/Exposure
bracketing
(A61)
Continuous and Exposure bracketing are not
available simultaneously.
Exposure bracketing is reset to Off when
Continuous is set to any mode other than Single.
The setting for Continuous is reset to Single
when Exposure bracketing is set to any mode
other than Off.
Self-timer
(A69)/Smile
timer (A70)
Continuous or Exposure bracketing and self-
timer/smile timer are not available simultaneously.
Picture Control
(A60)
Exposure bracketing cannot be used when
Monochrome is selected for shooting.
AF area mode
Smile timer
(A70)
The camera takes a picture using face detection
regardless of the applied AF area mode option.
Focus mode
(A72)
• When a setting other than Subject tracking is
selected and B (infinity) is selected as the focus
mode for shooting, the camera focuses at infinity
regardless of the applied AF area mode option.
• When set to E (manual focus), the AF area
mode cannot be set.
Picture Control
(A60)
When Target finding AF is selected and Picture
Control is set to Monochrome, AF area mode
operates using the Auto setting.
White balance
(A61)
When Target finding AF is selected and White
balance is set to Preset manual, Incandescent
or 1 in Fluorescent, AF area mode operates using
the Auto setting.
Autofocus mode
Smile timer
(A70)
Autofocus mode option cannot be changed when
shooting with the smile timer.
Focus mode
(A72)
When the focus mode is set to B (Infinity), the
focus mode operates using the Single AF setting.
AF area mode
(A61)
When AF area mode is set to Face priority, AF
area mode operates using the Single AF setting.
Active D-
Lighting
ISO sensitivity
(A61)
When ISO sensitivity is set to 1600, 3200 or Hi 1,
Active D-Lighting is not available.
Restricted function
Setting
Description
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Shooting Features
B Notes on Digital Zoom
• The digital zoom cannot be used with certain shooting modes.
• When the digital zoom is in effect, selectable options for AF area mode or metering mode are
restricted (E82).
Print date
Continuous
(A61)
When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120
fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected for
shooting, print date is not available.
Sound settings
Continuous
(A61)
Shutter sound is disabled when Continuous H,
Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous
H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, BSS, or Multi-
shot 16 is selected in the shooting menu.
Exposure
bracketing
(A61)
Shutter sound is disabled.
Blink warning
Smile timer
(A70)/
Continuous
(A61)/Exposure
bracketing
(A61)
Blink warning does not take effect when using the
smile timer, Continuous is set to a setting other
than Single, or exposure bracketing is set.
Digital zoom
Smile timer
(A70)
The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting
with the smile timer.
Focus mode
(A72)
The digital zoom cannot be used when E
(manual focus) is selected.
Continuous
(A61)
The digital zoom cannot be used when Multi-shot
16 is selected for shooting.
AF area mode
(A61)
The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting
with Subject tracking.
Zoom memory
(A62)
The digital zoom cannot be used when Zoom
memory is set to On.
Restricted function
Setting
Description