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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information
you need, the following symbols and con-
ventions are used:
Introduction
This icon marks cautions, informa-
tion that should be read before use
to prevent damage to the camera.
First Steps
This icon marks notes, information
that should be read before using
the camera.
Basic Photography
Scene Mode
This icon marks tips, additional
information that may be helpful
when using the camera.
This icon indicates that more infor-
mation is available elsewhere in this
manual or in the Quick Start Guide.
More on Photography
Movies
More on Playback
The Shooting Menu
The Playback Menu
The Setup Menu
Technical Notes
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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 equip-
ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product
will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this
Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Do not disassemble
Do not look at the sun through the view-
finder
Touching the internal parts of the cam-
era or battery charger could result in in-
jury. Repairs should be performed only
by qualified technicians. Should the
camera or battery charger 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.
Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfinder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
Turn off immediately in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the camera, bat-
tery charger, or AC adapter (available
separately), unplug the battery charger
or 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 represen-
tative for inspection.
Observe the following precautions when
handling the battery charger
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precau-
tion 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 power cable or go
near the battery charger during thun-
derstorms. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could result in electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or
bend the power cable, place it under
heavy objects, or expose it to heat or
flame. Should the insulation be dam-
aged 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 use the camera or battery charger
in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence of flammable gas, as this could
result in explosion or fire.
Observe caution when using the camera
strap
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to pre-
vent infants from putting the batteries
or other small parts into their mouths.
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• Do not handle the plug or battery char-
ger with wet hands. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in electric
shock.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the pur-
pose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Observe proper precautions when han-
dling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improp-
erly handled. Observe the following
precautions when handling batteries for
use in this product:
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot during
use. Observe due caution when remov-
ing memory cards from the camera.
• Before replacing the battery, turn the
product off. If you are using an AC
adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL7
lithium-ion batteries (supplied).
• When inserting the battery, do not at-
tempt to insert it upside down or back-
wards.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries.
• Do not expose batteries to flame or to
excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Replace the terminal cover when trans-
porting the battery. Do not transport or
store with metal objects such as neck-
laces or hairpins.
Handle moving parts with care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens or
other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied 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 operating 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
one meter (39˝) from the subject.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the bat-
tery when no charge remains.
When using the viewfinder
• The battery may be hot to the touch im-
mediately after use or after the product
has been used on battery power for an
extended period. Before removing the
battery, turn the camera off and allow
the battery to cool.
• Discontinue use immediately should you
notice any change in the battery, such as
discoloration or deformation.
When operating the diopter adjustment
control with your eye to the viewfinder,
care should be taken to not put your
finger in your eye accidentally.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from
the monitor touching the skin or enter-
ing the eyes or mouth.
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damages resulting from the use of this
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in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the
specifications of the hardware and soft-
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time and without prior notice.
ensure that the information in these
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would appreciate it were you to bring
any errors or omissions to the attention
of the Nikon representative in your area
(address provided separately).
Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found
E8400
to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-
tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
The FCC requires the user to be notified
installed and used in accordance with the
that any changes or modifications made to
instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
this device that are not expressly approved
ence to radio communications. However,
by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s
there is no guarantee that interference
authority to operate the equipment.
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful in-
terference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
tenna.
• 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.
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 chemi-
cal known to the State of California to
cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
ATTENTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all re- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B res-
quirements of the Canadian Interference pecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
Causing Equipment Regulations.
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro-
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• Items prohibited by law from being • Cautions on certain copies and re-
copied or reproduced
productions
Do not copy or reproduce paper money,
coins, securities, government bonds, or
local government bonds, even if such
copies or reproductions are stamped
“Sample.”
The government has issued cautions on
copies or reproductions of securities is-
sued by private companies (shares, bills,
checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter
passes, or coupon tickets, except when
a minimum of necessary copies are to
be provided for business use by a com-
pany. Also, do not copy or reproduce
passports issued by the government,
licenses issued by public agencies and
private groups, ID cards, and tickets,
such as passes and meal coupons.
The copying or reproduction of paper
money, coins, or securities which are
circulated in a foreign country is pro-
hibited.
Unless the prior permission of the gov-
ernment has been obtained, the copy-
ing or reproduction of unused postage
stamps or post cards issued by the
government is prohibited.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copy-
righted creative works such as books,
music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps,
drawings, movies, and photographs is
governed by national and international
copyright laws. Do not use this product
for the purpose of making illegal copies
or to infringe copyright laws.
The copying or reproduction of stamps
issued by the government and of cer-
tified documents stipulated by law is
prohibited.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety.................................................................................................
Notices.............................................................................................................
ii
iv
Introduction
1
2
4
6
7
7
8
8
Parts of the Camera.........................................................................................
The Shooting Display (Monitor/Electronic Viewfinder)................................
The Control Panel............................................................................................
The Monitor.....................................................................................................
The Shutter-Release Button............................................................................
The Mode Dial .................................................................................................
The Multi Selector ...........................................................................................
First Steps
9
Charging the Battery.......................................................................................
9
Inserting the Battery ....................................................................................... 10
Inserting Memory Cards.................................................................................. 12
Turning the Camera On .................................................................................. 14
Basic Setup....................................................................................................... 15
Basic Photography
17
Step 1—Rotate the Mode Dial to
............................................................ 17
Step 2—Frame the Picture.............................................................................. 18
Step 3—Focus and Shoot................................................................................ 20
Step 4—View the Results (Quick Review/Full-Screen Review) ..................... 23
Scene Mode
Taking Pictures for a Panorama......................................................................... 31
More on Photography 33
26
Image Mode..................................................................................................... 33
Image Quality................................................................................................... 33
Image Size........................................................................................................ 34
Flash Mode....................................................................................................... 37
Focus Mode...................................................................................................... 40
Self-Timer and Remote Control Photography............................................... 41
Exposure Compensation ................................................................................. 44
Controlling Exposure: P, S, A, and M Modes .................................................. 45
P: Programmed Auto........................................................................................ 46
S: Shutter-Priority Auto..................................................................................... 47
A: Aperture-Priority Auto.................................................................................. 48
M: Manual ....................................................................................................... 49
Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) .......................................................... 51
White Balance (P, S, A, and M Modes Only)................................................... 53
Manual Focus (P, S, A, M, and Modes Only)............................................... 56
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Movies
58
Movie Mode..................................................................................................... 58
Recording Movies............................................................................................ 61
Viewing Movies ............................................................................................... 64
More on Playback
65
Viewing Pictures on the Camera .................................................................... 65
Viewing Pictures on TV ................................................................................... 75
Viewing Pictures on a Computer.................................................................... 76
Printing Pictures .............................................................................................. 79
The Shooting Menu
85
Metering .......................................................................................................... 87
Continuous....................................................................................................... 88
Best Shot Selector (BSS)................................................................................... 91
Image Adjustment........................................................................................... 93
Saturation Control........................................................................................... 94
User Setting ..................................................................................................... 95
Image Sharpening ........................................................................................... 96
Lens .................................................................................................................. 97
Exposure Options ............................................................................................ 98
Focus Options .................................................................................................. 100
Zoom Options.................................................................................................. 103
Speedlight Options.......................................................................................... 104
Auto Bracketing .............................................................................................. 107
Noise Reduction............................................................................................... 109
Reset................................................................................................................. 110
My Menu.......................................................................................................... 111
CF Card Format................................................................................................ 112
The Playback Menu
113
Delete............................................................................................................... 114
Folders.............................................................................................................. 116
Slide Show........................................................................................................ 120
Protect.............................................................................................................. 122
Hide Image....................................................................................................... 123
Print Set............................................................................................................ 124
Auto Transfer................................................................................................... 126
Move Image..................................................................................................... 128
CF Card Format................................................................................................ 129
Small Pic ........................................................................................................... 129
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The Setup Menu
130
Language ......................................................................................................... 131
Date.................................................................................................................. 131
Folders.............................................................................................................. 133
Monitor Options.............................................................................................. 133
Seq. Numbers................................................................................................... 136
Shutter Sound.................................................................................................. 137
Auto Off........................................................................................................... 138
CF Card Format................................................................................................ 138
Controls............................................................................................................ 138
Shot Confirmation........................................................................................... 140
info.txt ............................................................................................................. 140
USB ................................................................................................................... 141
Video Mode ..................................................................................................... 141
Reset All ........................................................................................................... 141
Date Imprint .................................................................................................... 142
Firmware Version ............................................................................................ 142
Technical Notes
143
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................... 143
Approved Memory Cards................................................................................ 144
Caring for Your Camera.................................................................................. 145
Error Messages................................................................................................. 148
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 151
Specifications................................................................................................... 154
Index................................................................................................................. 157
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include com-
plex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery
chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and Speedlights) 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 approved by
Nikon 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.
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 8400 digital camera. This
manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon
digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where
all those who use the product will read it.
Before using the camera, ready the camera strap and lens cap as shown be-
low.
Attaching the Camera Strap
The Lens Cap
Attach the camera strap as shown below. When replacing or removing the lens
Repeat for the second eyelet.
cap, press the tabs on either side of the
cap to release the latch. To avoid losing
the lens cap, use the cord provided to at-
tach it to the camera as shown.
ቢ
ቤ
ባ
ብ
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.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and
education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to
frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photog-
raphy. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your
area. See the URL below for contact information:
http://nikonimaging.com/
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Parts of the Camera
Accessory shoe cover ( 104)
Accessory
shoe ( 104)
(flash mode)
button ( 37)
LCD illuminator
button ( 6)
Mode dial
button
26, 49, 59, 139)
(
8)
(
(exposure
compensation)
button ( 44)
Voice memo
record/playback
button ( 74)
Control panel
(
6)
Built-in Speedlight
(
19, 37)
AF-assist illuminator
(LED; 21,145,154)
Self-timer lamp
41)
Shutter-
release
button
(
Shot confirmation
lamp ( 140)
(
7)
AF ranging sensor
DC-IN
connector
cover
(
101)
Lens ring
Lens ring removed
Eyelet for
camera strap
(×2)
Microphone
(
58, 74)
Power switch
14)
Lens
(
146, 154)
(
Lens not extended
DC-IN
connector
(
11)
Infrared receiver
(
42)
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(menu) button
26, 85, 113)
(
Digital I/O (USB) and audio/video
(A/V) out connector ( 75, 77, 80)
(quick review)
button ( 23)
Multi selector
(
(
8)
Zoom ( / ) buttons
18, 67, 70)
(delete) button
23, 57, 65)
(
(self-timer)
button ( 41)
(AE/AF lock)
button ( 22, 138)
(display)
Diopter adjustment
control ( 19)
button ( 5, 65)
Electronic
viewfinder
4, 5)
Command dial
(
Memory card slot
cover ( 12, 13)
Memory card slot
(
12)
Digital I/O
(USB) and
audio/video
(A/V) out
connector
cover
Battery-chamber
cover ( 10, 11)
Speaker ( 64, 74)
Monitor ( 4, 5, 7)
Tripod
socket
Battery-chamber
MF-AF (manual focus/focus mode)
cover latch ( 10)
button ( 40, 56)
(monitor)
button ( 4)
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The Shooting Display (Monitor/Electronic Viewfinder)
The following indicators are displayed during shooting1:
2 3
4
6 Battery level indicator6................... 17
7 “Date not set” icon7...................... 15
8 Recording indicator ....................... 21
9 Flash indicator ............................... 20
10 Image size ..................................... 35
11 Image quality................................. 35
12 Number of exposures
1
TOKYO
5
6
17
16
AE/AF
1.0
7
AF-L
AE-L
10
8
18
9
8M
126
10
11
12
1/60 F2.6
remaining...................................... 17
13 Date imprint indicator.................. 142
14 Aperture.................................. 48, 49
15 Shutter speed.......................... 47, 49
16 Self-timer indicator........................ 41
17 Exposure compensation................. 44
18 Exposure/focus lock........... 31, 63, 98
15
14 13
1 Auto/scene mode2................... 17, 26
2 Zoom indicator3............................. 18
Folder name4................. 25, 116, 133
3 Focus indicator5............................. 20
4 Focus mode................................... 40
5 Flash mode.................................... 38
1 Icons displayed vary with camera settings.
2 Icon varies with mode or scene selected.
3 Displayed when zoom buttons are pressed.
4 Appears only in case of folders created or renamed
using Folders option ( 116).
5 Displayed when shutter-release button is pressed
halfway.
6 Appears when batteries are running low.
7 Appears when camera clock has not been set.
The
Button
The electronic viewfinder can be used to frame pictures when bright ambient lighting
conditions make the display in the monitor difficult to see. Use the
switch between the monitor and viewfinder.
button to
8M
1
/
6
0
F
2
.
6
126
8M
1/60 F2.6
126
8M
1/60 F2.6
126
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20
21 22
19
TOKYO
AE/AF
1.0
26
23
H
33
32
30
24 25
100
31
8M
27
195”
126
1/60 F2.6
NR
29
28
19 User Settings bank......................... 95
20 Ultra HS recording indicator........... 89
21 Spot metering target ..................... 87
22 Flash mode for optional
27 Length of movie ............................ 58
28 Exposure display...................... 49, 50
Manual focus display..................... 56
29 Exposure mode........................ 46–49
30 Converter lens setting.................... 97
31 Best Shot Selector (BSS)................. 91
Bracketing indicator..................... 107
Noise reduction ........................... 109
32 Metering mode ............................. 87
33 Continuous shooting mode ........... 89
Speedlights.................................. 105
23 White balance ............................... 54
24 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) ........... 52
25 Image adjustment.......................... 93
Black-and-white indicator.............. 94
26 Focus areas8 ................................ 100
8 Five focus areas are available when Auto is selected for AF-area mode in P, S, A, or M mode ( 100). The active
focus area lights when the camera focuses. Nine focus areas are displayed when Manual is selected in P, S, A, or
M mode ( 100) or (Portrait), (Night portrait), or
(Close up) is selected in scene mode ( 26).
The
Button
To hide or display shooting indicators, press the
button.
Histogram (P, S, A only;
not displayed when AE
lock is on)
Current settings
8M
8M
1/60
126
1/60
126
View through lens only
Framing guides
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The Control Panel1
12
11
10
6 Shutter speed2......................... 47, 49
Aperture2 ................................ 48, 49
Continuous mode.......................... 88
Selected scene (scene mode) ......... 26
Movie mode.................................. 59
White balance ............................... 53
Image transfer status..................... 77
Exposure compensation................. 44
Image mode.................................. 35
Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) .......... 51
User Settings bank ........................ 95
7 Exposure count display (number of
exposures remaining)..................... 17
Exposure indicator......................... 50
8 Focus mode................................... 40
9 Manual focus indicator.................. 56
10 Metering mode ............................. 87
11 Continuous shooting mode ........... 89
12 Self-timer ...................................... 41
1
2
9
8
3
4
5
6
7
1 Flash mode.................................... 38
2 Battery level indicator .................... 17
3 Exposure compensation
indicator........................................ 44
4 White balance indicator................. 54
5 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)
indicator........................................ 52
1 Control panel is shown with all elements lit for
illustrative purposes.
2 Press
button to switch between shutter-speed
and aperture displays (S and A modes excluded).
The
Button
To view settings in the dark, press the
button ( 2). The LCD illuminator (control
panel backlight) will light for about eight seconds or until the button is pressed again.
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The Monitor
°
0
°
90
°
180
Fold out to use
Range of rotation
Storage position†
Frame self-portraits*
*Monitor shows mirror im-
age of what will appear in
final picture.
†If camera is on, monitor
turns off and electronic
viewfinder turns on auto-
matically.
Stow on camera body
The Shutter-Release Button
The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus
and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. Focus and exposure will
remain locked while the shutter-release button is kept in this position. To re-
lease the shutter, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
Press halfway
to lock focus
and exposure
Press all the
way down to
shoot
Do Not Use Excessive Force
Do not use excessive force when rotating the monitor. Failure to observe this precau-
tion could damage the hinge connecting the monitor to the camera body.
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The Mode Dial
To select a mode, align the mode icon with the “ ”
mark next to the mode dial.
PSAM ( 45)
Choose these modes for
varying degrees of control
over shutter speed and
Auto ( 17)
A simple “point-and-shoot”
mode recommended for
first time users of digital
cameras.
aperture.
Scene ( 26)
“scenes” suited to dif-
ferent subjects or shoot-
ing conditions and let the
camera do the rest.
Playback ( 65)
Play pictures back in the
monitor.
Choose from five movie
modes.
WB ( 53)
Display a menu of white
balance options.
Setup ( 130)
Display the setup menu,
ISO ( 51)
(
33)
Display a menu of sensitivity
(ISO equivalency) options.
Display a menu of image
quality and size options.
The Multi Selector
The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus.
Move cursor up
Press center to
make selection
Cancel and return
to previous menu,
or move cursor left
Display sub-menu,
move cursor right,
or make selection
Move cursor down
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First Steps
Charging the Battery
The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL7 lithium-ion battery (supplied).
Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low.
Connect the power cable
2
3
1
2
Connect the power cable to the supplied MH-56
ቢ
battery charger ( ) and insert the wall plug into a
ባ
power outlet ( ). The CHARGE lamp will light to
1
ቤ
show that the charger is on ( ).
Charge the battery
Remove terminal cover and slide the EN-EL7 into
the MH-56 terminals first. During charging, the
CHARGE lamp shows battery status as follows:
CHARGE
lamp
Description
Blinks Battery charging.
On Battery fully charged.
CHARGE lamp starts
blinking when
battery is inserted.
Charging is complete
when lamp stops
blinking.
Battery error. If ambient temperature is not
5–35°C (41–95°F), wait until temperature is in
this range before charging. Otherwise unplug
Flickers
charger and remove battery immediately and
take both devices to retailer or Nikon-autho-
rized service representative.
About two and a half hours are required to charge
a fully depleted battery.
Unplug the charger
3
Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
The MH-56 Battery Charger
Before using the MH-56, read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages
ii–iii of this manual.
The MH-56 is for use with EN-EL7 batteries. Do not use with non-compatible batteries.
The supplied power cable is intended solely for use with the MH-56 and is for domestic
use only. It may be necessary to purchase another cable for use abroad; consult with a
local Nikon-authorized retailer or service representative.
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Inserting the Battery
Turn the camera off
1
Open the battery-chamber cover
2
Slide the battery-chamber cover latch to the
ቢ
position ( ) and flip the battery-chamber cover
2
1
ባ
open ( ).
Insert the battery
3
4
Insert a fully-charged EN-EL7 battery as shown in
the label inside the battery-chamber cover.
Inserting Batteries
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards
could damage the camera. Check to be sure the
battery is in the correct orientation.
Close the battery-chamber cover
ቢ
Close the battery-chamber cover ( ) and slide the
ባ
latch to the position ( ).
2
1
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EN-EL7 Batteries
Before using the EN-EL7, read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages
ii–iii and 147 of this manual.
Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C
(104°F). During charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5–35°C (41–
95°F). Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool
before charging. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair
its performance, or prevent it from charging normally.
When the Battery Is Not in Use
When the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and
replace the terminal cover. The camera and battery charger draw minute amounts of
current even when off; if left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it
no longer functions. Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. To
remove the battery, open the battery-chamber cover as described in Step 2, above, and
slide the battery out. Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due
caution when removing the battery.
Alternative Power Sources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use
an EH-54 AC adapter (available separately;
143). Do not,
under any circumstances, use another make or model of
AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
overheating or in damage to the camera.
Removing the Battery-Chamber Cover
To remove the battery-chamber cover when using the optional
ቢ
MB-CP10 battery pack, open the cover, press it down ( ) and
ባ
twist it off as shown ( ).
Replace the battery-chamber cover when the battery pack is
not in use. To replace the cover, insert one corner and press
down while rotating the cover as shown until it clicks into
place.
Recycle Used Batteries
Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with
local regulations.
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Inserting Memory Cards
The camera stores pictures on CompactFlash™ memory cards. See “Technical
Notes: Approved Memory Cards” ( 144) for a list of compatible cards.
Turn the camera off
1
Open the memory card slot cover
2
A yellow notice detailing memory card insertion is
placed in the memory card slot at shipment. Re-
move the notice and read the instructions.
Insert a memory card
3
Check that the eject button is all the way down
ቢ
(
) and then insert a memory card as shown in the
ባ
label inside the memory card slot cover ( ).
Inserting Memory Cards
Insert memory cards termi-
nals first. Inserting the card
upside down or backwards
could damage the camera
or the card. Check to be
sure the card is in the correct
orientation.
Terminals
1
2
Rear
label
DO NOT INSERT:
Close the memory card slot cover
4
Format Memory Cards Before First Use
Memory cards must be formatted before first use.
See “The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format” (
112).
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The Eject Button
If the eject button is up when the card-slot cover is closed,
closing the cover will partially eject the memory card, causing
errors when the camera is turned on. Be sure the eject button
is down before inserting memory cards.
Removing Memory Cards
Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the
camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off
and open the memory card slot cover. Press the eject button to
ቢ
ባ
pop it up ( ), then press it again to partially eject the card ( ).
The card can then be removed by hand. Note that memory
cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when
removing memory cards.
2
1
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Turning the Camera On
Ready the monitor
1
ቢ
ባ
ብ
ቤ
ቦ
Turn the camera on
2
The first time the camera is turned on, a language-
selection dialog will be displayed ( 15). Choose a
language and set the time and date.
Turning the Camera Off
To turn the camera off, rotate the power switch to the off po-
sition. The displays will turn off and the lens will retract.
Auto Power Off (Standby Mode)
If no operations are performed for one minute (three minutes when menus are dis-
played), the monitor and electronic viewfinder will turn off automatically and the
camera will enter standby mode, reducing the drain on the batteries (if the camera is
powered by an optional AC adapter or the Loop option is selected during a slide show
[
120], the display will turn off after thirty minutes). To reactivate the display, press
, or button, choose a new mode, or press the shutter-release button
the
,
halfway.
The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the
Auto off option in the setup menu ( 138).
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Basic Setup
Highlight Deutsch (German), English,
Español (Spanish), Français (French),
Italiano (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch),
Deutsch
English
Svenska
日本語
1
p
Es añol
Français
Italiano
Nederlands
Svenska (Swedish),
(Japanese),
(Simplified Chinese),
(Traditional Chinese), or
(Korean).*
Set
Cancel
*Press
button to exit without selecting language.
DATE
DATE
Set time and date?
2
3
Set time and date?
No
Yes
No
Yes
Confirmation dialog displayed.
Highlight Yes.†
†Select No to exit to mode selected with mode dial. If time and date are not set,
(“date not set”) icon will flash in monitor during shooting and all pictures will have
time stamp of “00.00.0000 00:00.” Movies will be dated “01.09.2004 00:00.”
HOME TIME ZONE
HOME TIME ZONE
4
5
London, Casablanca
Back
Madrid, Paris, Berlin
Set
Back
Set
Display map of world time zones.
Select home time zone.
The Clock Battery
When the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, the clock battery will
charge in about 10 hours. When fully charged, the clock battery can provide several
days of backup power. The clock may be reset when the battery runs low; when the
battery is exhausted, the DATE menu is displayed automatically.
The Camera Clock
The camera clock is less accurate than most watches or household clocks. Check the
clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as necessary.
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TIME ZONE
01. 09. 2004 00 : 00
DATE
6
7
Madrid, Paris, Berlin
D
M
Y
Time zone
DaylightSaving
01
00
.
09
00
.
2004
:
TIME ZONE menu displayed.‡
Display DATE menu.
‡If daylight saving time ( 132) is in effect in local time zone, highlight DaylightSav-
ing and press center of multi selector. To return to Step 6, highlight current time
zone. To return to Step 4, highlight Time zone and press multi selector right.
DATE
DATE
8
9
D
M
Y
D
M
Y
01
00
.
09
00
.
2004
01
00
.
09
00
.
2004
:
:
Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and
Select Month. Repeat steps 8–9 to
Year may differ in some areas).
edit Month, Year, hour, and minute.
DATE
DATE
10
11
D
M
Y
M
D
Y
01
10
.
10
00
.
2004
10
10
.
01
00
.
2004
:
:
Highlight D M Y.
Choose order in which Day, Month,
and Year will be displayed.
Exit to mode currently selected with
mode dial. Note that time and date
of recording will not be imprinted on
pictures unless Date or Date and time is
selected for Date imprint ( 142).
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Basic Photography
This section describes how to take pictures in
(auto) mode, an automatic,
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
Step 1—Rotate the Mode Dial to
Rotate the mode dial to
and turn the camera on
The lens will extend and the monitor or electronic view-
finder will display a welcome message ( 135). The
camera is ready to shoot when the view through the
camera lens is displayed and the control panel lights.
Monitor/
electronic viewfinder
Control panel
Battery
indicator
Shooting mode:
indicates auto mode.
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Image quality/size ( 33):
Choose according to how
picture will be used.
126
1/60
Exposure mode ( 45): P (pro-
grammed auto) is automatical-
:
Depends on capacity of memory card and
options chosen for image quality and size.
ly selected in
mode.
The Battery Indicator
Shooting Control
display
panel
Status
Notes
Battery fully charged.
Battery partially discharged.
Low battery.
—
Camera functions normally.
If built-in Speedlight fires, monitor
turns off while flash recharges.
No pictures can be taken until
battery has been recharged or
replaced.
Ready spare battery.
WARNING!!
BATTERY
EXHAUSTED
Battery exhausted.
(flashes)
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Step 2—Frame the Picture
Ready the camera
1
Hold the camera steadily in both hands.
Don’t Block the Shot
To avoid muffled sound or
dark or partially obscured
pictures, keep fingers and
other objects away from the
microphone, lens, built-in
Speedlight, AF-assist lamp
(LED), and AF ranging sensor.
Frame the subject
2
The camera is equipped with two types of built-in
zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera’s tele-
scoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up
to 3.5×, and digital zoom, in which digital process-
ing is used to further magnify the image up to 4×,
for a total of 14×. Use the zoom buttons to frame
your subject in the center of the monitor:
ZZ
out in
•Press the
ject, increasing the area visible in the frame.
•Press the button to zoom in on your subject so
button to zoom out from your sub-
Indicator shows
amount of zoom
that it fills a larger area of the frame.
•When the camera is zoomed in to maximum
magnification, holding the
button down for
about two seconds will trigger digital zoom, and
the zoom indicator will turn yellow. Use the
Digital zoom
and
buttons to adjust zoom in the digital
zoom range. To cancel digital zoom, press
until the zoom indicator turns white.
Middle zoom position
Digital zoom
Wide angle
Telephoto
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The Built-in Speedlight
In
mode, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically
when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway if additional
light is required for correct exposure. Do not place your fingers
where they will obstruct the built-in Speedlight. If the Speedlight
is prevented from popping up when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, a message will be displayed ( 150).
Do not attempt to raise the Speedlight by hand. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in damage to the Speedlight. To lower the Speedlight, gently press it
straight down until it clicks into place. Do not apply force to the front, back, or sides.
Digital Zoom ( 103)
In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging
the center portion of the picture to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom
does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at
maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.
When Lighting Is Poor
When lighting is poor, the image in the display is processed to compensate and some
mottling may occur. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Viewfinder Focus
If the image in the electronic viewfinder seems blurred, rotate
the diopter adjustment control until the image is in sharp fo-
cus. When operating the diopter control with your eye to the
viewfinder, care should be taken to avoid accidentally putting
your finger in your eye.
Display Lag
The image from the camera CCD must be processed before it can be displayed in the
monitor or electronic viewfinder, resulting in a slight lag between the movement of the
subject and the image in the display. This lag can be reduced by selecting Quick re-
sponse for the Monitor options>Release speed option in the setup menu ( 133).
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Step 3—Focus and Shoot
Focus
1
Press the shutter-release button halfway to set fo-
cus and exposure ( 7). In mode, the camera
will automatically focus on the subject at the center
of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If the
subject is poorly lit and the flash is on, the built-in
Speedlight will pop up automatically.
Focus indicator
With the shutter-release button pressed halfway,
check the focus and flash indicators:
On (green) Subject in focus.*
Camera unable to focus on subject
at center of frame. Using focus lock,
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tance, then recompose picture and
shoot.
Flash indicator
Built-in Speedlight will fire when pic-
ture is taken.
On (red)
Blinks red Built-in Speedlight is charging.
Built-in Speedlight is off or not re-
quired.
Off
*Always lights when focus is set to infinity ( 40) or
manual focus is used ( 56).
Take the picture
2
Press the shutter release button the rest of the way
down to take the picture. To prevent blur, press the
shutter-release button down smoothly.
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During Recording
While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, a
(recording) or (wait) icon
will be displayed in the monitor or electronic viewfinder. The camera can continue to
take pictures until the icon is displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the
memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while the or icon is
displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could
result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Number of Exposures Remaining
If the number of exposures remaining reaches zero, the message “OUT OF MEMORY”
will be displayed in the monitor ( 148). No further pictures can be taken until:
• a new memory card is inserted ( 12)
•
pictures are deleted ( 23, 114)
The “OUT OF MEMORY” message may clear from the display if a lower image quality
or size is selected ( 33).
Low Battery
If the flash fires when the low battery icon is displayed, the monitor will turn off while
the built-in Speedlight recharges.
The AF-Assist Illuminator
If lighting is poor, the AF assist illuminator will light when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway, allowing the camera
to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. The AF-assist illu-
minator has a range of about 0.5–4m (1˝8˝–13´). The AF-assist
illuminator will not light if:
• Focus mode ( 40) is set to
(infinity) or manual focus is used ( 56)
• The center focus area is not selected when (Portrait), (Night portrait), or
(Close
up) is chosen in scene mode ( 27–31) or Manual is chosen for Focus options>AF
area mode ( 100)
•
(Landscape),
(Dusk/Dawn) is selected in scene mode ( 27–31)
• A setting other than Time-lapse movie is selected in movie mode ( 58)
(Night landscape), (Museum), (Fireworks show),
(Sports), or
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Getting Good Results with Autofocus
Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the back-
ground and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well with very dark subjects
(unless the AF-assist illuminator is on and the subject is within range of the illuminator),
low-contrast scenes (e.g., where the subject is the same color as the background), scenes
containing continuous repeating patterns or objects at different distances from the cam-
era (e.g., where the subject is inside a cage), or subjects that are moving rapidly.
AF/AE Lock
Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway,
and remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (focus
lock). Focus lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations
in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus.
Focus
Check focus indicator
1
2
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Position subject in center of frame and Check that focus indicator glows steadi-
press shutter-release button halfway.
ly, indicating that subject is in focus.
Recompose picture
Take picture
3
4
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Focus and exposure are locked while shut- Press shutter-release button rest of way
ter-release button is pressed halfway.*
down to take picture.
*Do not change distance between camera and subject while focus lock is in effect. If
subject moves, release shutter-release button and focus again at new distance.
The
Focus and exposure will also lock while the
is pressed (if desired, the button can be used to lock
focus but not exposure, or vice versa; 139).
Button
button
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Step 4—View the Results (Quick Review/Full-Screen Review)
The
button can be used to view pictures without leaving shooting mode.
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Pictures played back in top left cor-
ner of display (quick review).
Press
button again to display pic-
tures full screen (full-screen review).
Use the multi selector to view additional pictures. Press the multi selector
down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pic-
tures in reverse order. To return to shooting mode, press the
time or press the shutter-release button halfway.
button a third
Deleting Unwanted Pictures (Full-Screen Review)
To delete the picture displayed in full-screen review, press
the
button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed;
press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option
and then press the center of the multi selector to make a
selection.
•Yes: Delete the picture and return to full-screen review
•No: Exit to full-screen review without deleting the pic-
ture
Erase 1 image (s)?
Quick Review
No
Yes
Pressing the
button will not delete pictures displayed
in quick review.
Playback Mode
Pictures can also be viewed by rotating the mode dial to
(playback mode;
65).
Playback Tips
Pictures are displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card.
This makes it possible to scroll rapidly through the pictures in memory without waiting
for each image to be displayed at full resolution.
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Quick Playback Zoom
For an enlarged (×3) view of the picture currently displayed in full-screen review (
23) or full-frame playback ( 65):
3.0
3.0
1
2
Zoom picture in ×3. Center of pic-
View other areas of picture. Area
currently visible indicated by display
in lower right corner.
ture is visible in display.
End zoom and return to playback.
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The zoom buttons can be used to zoom the picture in or out while quick playback
zoom is in effect ( 70).
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Image File and Folder Names
On the memory card, pictures are identified by file names with three parts: a four letter
identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending
order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”).
Type
Identifier Extension
RAW-quality still
HI-quality still
Other still
DSCN
DSCN
DSCN
DSCN
INTN
RSCN
SSCN
FSCN
DSCN
RSCN
SSCN
FSCN
.NEF
.TIF
.JPG
.MOV 60
.MOV 60
.JPG
.JPG
.JPG
.WAV 74
.WAV 74
.WAV 74
.WAV 74
33
33
33
Movie
Time-lapse movie
Cropped copy
Small copy
Copy created using D-lighting option
Voice memo (appended to original still)
Voice memo (appended to cropped copy)
Voice memo (appended to small copy)
Voice memo (appended to D-lighting copy)
71
72
73
When a picture is viewed on the camera, the file number and extension appear in the
top right corner of the display. The identifier is not displayed, but is visible when the
picture is transferred to a computer.
Pictures are stored in folders named with a three-digit folder number followed by a
five-character identifier (e.g, “100NIKON”). The default identifier is NIKON; if desired,
folders with other identifiers can be created and pictures organized by theme ( 116).
Each sequence of pictures taken using interval-timer photography, Ultra HS, or pan-
orama assist is stored in a separate folder with its own identifier: “INTVL” for interval
timer photography ( 90), “N_” plus a three-digit sequence number for Ultra HS (e.g,
“101N_001”;
(e.g, “101P_001”;
88), or “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for panorama assist
32). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken
when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding
one to the current folder number. If a picture is taken when the current folder contains
a picture numbered 9999, a new folder will be created and file numbering will begin
again from 0001. If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 pictures or
a picture numbered 9999, no further pictures can be taken until the memory card is
formatted ( 112) or a new memory card inserted.
The first picture displayed when pictures are played back is the picture with the highest
file number in the highest-numbered folder.
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Scene Mode
Scene mode offers a menu of fifteen “scenes,” each corresponding to a
common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera
settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing the user
the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. To select a scene:
Portrait
1
2
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Back
Set
1/
Select scene mode (default is ).
Display scene menu.
Highlight scene (scene can also be
highlighted by rotating command dial).
Highlighted scene shown by large icon
and caption. To exit without changing
Party/Indoor
3
current selection, press
.
Back
Set
Select highlighted scene and return to
shooting mode. Selected scene shown
by icon in monitor or electronic view-
finder.
4
ISO
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Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to flash mode
( ; 37) or focus mode ( 40). These restrictions are noted on the
;
pages that follow.
Scene Mode
Depending on your subject, scene mode may not always produce the desired results. If
results are not satisfactory, choose
(auto), P, S, A, or M mode and try again.
Selecting a Scene
To select a scene without leaving shooting mode, press
the button and rotate the command dial. Selected
scene is shown in control panel as
–
.
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Portrait (
)
Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while
background details are softened, lending composition
sense of depth.
•
Degree of softening depends on amount of light available.
•Focus area can be selected using multi selector ( 100).
If center focus area is selected, AF-assist illuminator will
activate when lighting is poor.
*
Auto
—
Party/Indoor (
)
Use for shots that include details of the background, or to
capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor back-
ground lighting.
•Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
†
Auto
Hold camera steady
Night portrait (
)
Use for shots that provide natural balance between main sub-
ject and background when shooting portraits under low light.
•Noise reduction ( 109) turns on automatically at slow
shutter speeds.
•Focus area can be selected using multi selector ( 100).
If center focus area is selected, AF-assist illuminator will
activate when lighting is poor.
†
Auto
Use tripod
*Other modes can be selected.
When Lighting Is Poor
†Auto mode can be selected.
An ISO icon may be displayed when lighting is poor ( 39).
Noise Reduction
Randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels (“noise”) tend to appear in pictures taken at
slow shutter speeds. In night portrait, night landscape, and dusk/dawn modes, pictures
taken at speeds slower than ¼s are processed to reduce noise, more than doubling
processing time. NR is displayed when noise reduction is in effect.
Camera Shake (
)
In some scenes, slow shutter speeds may result in blurred pictures. The precautions
appropriate for avoiding blur are indicated as shown below:
Hold camera steady: Hold camera in both hands and brace elbows against body
Use tripod: Use tripod or rest camera on flat, level surface
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Beach/Snow (
)
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields,
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
•Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
Auto*
Auto
—
Landscape (
)
Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines,
colors, and contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and
forests.
•Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator lights
whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
•AF-assist illuminator will not light even when lighting is poor.
—
Sunset (
)
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
•Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
Auto
Hold camera steady
Night landscape (
)
A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night
landscapes.
•Noise reduction ( 109) turns on automatically at slow
shutter speeds.
•Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator lights
whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
•AF-assist illuminator will not light even when lighting is poor.
Use tripod
*Other modes can be selected.
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Museum (
)
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other set-
tings in which you do not want to use a flash.
•The Best Shot Selector (BSS; 91) turns on automatical-
ly, reducing effects of inadvertent camera movement.
•Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. AF-assist illuminator will not
light even when lighting is poor. Self-timer can not be used.
•Photography may be prohibited in some settings. Obtain permission first.
Auto*
Hold camera steady
Fireworks show (
)
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding
burst of light from a firework.
•Focus is fixed at infinity. Focus indicator lights when-
ever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
•AF-assist illuminator will not light even when lighting is
poor.
•Self-timer and exposure compensation can not be used.
Use tripod
Close up (
)
Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other
small objects.
•Focus area can be selected using multi selector (
100). If center focus area is selected, AF-assist illumi-
nator will activate when lighting is poor.
•Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed half-
way to lock focus.
•Camera zooms to macro close-up position. Macro close-up icon (
)
turns green, indicating that camera can focus as close as 3cm/1.2˝ to lens
(minimum focus distance varies with zoom position). Built-in Speedlight
may not light entire subject at ranges under 50cm/1´8˝; take test shot and
check results.
†
Hold camera steady
*Macro close-up mode can be selected.
†Other modes can be selected.
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Copy (
)
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white
board or in printed matter such as a business card.
•Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
•Use macro close-up ( 40) to focus at short ranges.
•Colored text and drawings may not show up well in
final picture.
*
Auto†
—
Back light (
)
Use when light is coming from behind a portrait subject,
throwing their features into shadow, or when the subject
is in the shade but the background is brightly lit. The
built-in Speedlight fires automatically to “fill in” (illumi-
nate) shadows.
•Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
Auto
—
Panorama assist (
;
31)
Use when taking a series of pictures
that will later be joined to form a single
scene (for example, a panorama or 360°
virtual-reality image).
•White balance and exposure are fixed at values for first shot in series.
Exposure compensation, flash mode, focus mode, and zoom can not be
changed after first shot.
•Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
*
Auto*
—
*Other modes can be selected.
†Macro close-up mode can be selected.
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Sports (
)
Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots.
•Camera focuses continuously on center of frame until
shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus.
•While shutter-release button is fully pressed, camera
shoots at about 2.3fps; monitor and viewfinder turn off.
•Focus, exposure, and auto white balance are determined by first shot in
each series. AF-assist illuminator will not light even when lighting is poor.
Self-timer can not be used.
Auto*
—
Dusk/Dawn(
)
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before
sunrise or after sunset.
•Noise reduction ( 109) turns on automatically at slow
shutter speeds.
•Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator lights
whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
•AF-assist illuminator will not light even when lighting is poor.
Hold camera steady
*Other modes can be selected.
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
Select
(Panorama assist)
1
2
in scene menu as described
in steps 1–3 of “Scene Mode”
(
26).
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Default pan direction displayed.
Select direction in which camera will
be panned after each shot (pan direc-
tion can be changed while displayed
in green). Yellow AE-L icon in monitor
shows that white balance and exposure
will lock with first shot.
Bottom
to top
Right
to left
3
Left t8oM
right
Top to
bottom
1/
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Take first picture (pan icon turns
white). About one third of picture is
shown superimposed on view through
lens (if pan direction is left to right,
picture will appear at left). AE-L icon
turns white to show that white balance
and exposure settings for this picture
apply to all pictures in series.
4
5
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6
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1/.5
Compose next shot to overlap with
previous picture.
Take next shot. Repeat steps 5–6 un-
til all shots in series have been taken.
7
End series.
Panorama Assist
Pan direction, zoom, exposure compensation, image quality and size, flash mode, and
focus mode can not be changed after the first picture is taken. Pictures can not be
deleted until shooting is complete.
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama Assist
Each series of pictures taken at Panorama assist is stored in a separate folder with a
name consisting of “P_” preceded by a three-digit folder number and followed by a
three-digit sequence number (e.g., “101P_001”). To view the pictures, select All fold-
ers in the playback Folders menu or select the appropriate folder from the folder list
(
119).
Use a Tripod
Using a tripod makes it easier to compose overlapping shots.
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More on Photography
Image Mode
Pictures taken with a digital camera are stored as image files. The size of the
files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded on the memory
card, depends on the quality and size of the images. Before shooting, choose
image quality and size according to how the picture will be used.
Image Quality
The camera stores images in one of three formats: NEF (RAW), TIFF (HI qual-
ity), or JPEG (EXTRA, FINE, NORMAL, or BASIC quality).
Compression
Option Format
ratio1
Description
Raw data from CCD are saved in Nikon Electronic
Image Format (NEF) without processing or com-
pression, preserving high level of detail at file size
slightly smaller than that of TIFF images.
High image quality (on par with NEF) in format sup-
ported by most imaging applications.
Produces best quality JPEG images; file size is small-
er than NEF or TIFF.
Fine image quality, suitable for enlargements or
high-quality prints.
RAW2, 3
NEF
Not
compressed
TIFF
(RGB)
HI2, 4
EXTRA
FINE
1:2
1:4
JPEG
NORM
(NORMAL)
1:8
Normal image quality, suited to most applications.
Basic image quality, suitable for pictures that will be
distributed by e-mail or used in web pages.
BASIC
1:16
1
To reduce the amount of memory each shot occupies, JPEG images are compressed as
they are saved to the memory card. Compression selectively reduces the quality of the
image; the more a picture is compressed, the more noticeable this loss of quality is likely
to be. This column gives the approximate compression ratio for each setting.
2Available only in P, S, A, and M modes. Selecting
(auto) or scene mode resets
image quality to EXTRA. Digital zoom ( 18) not supported.
3Available only at an image size of . Selecting
resets image quality to HI; select-
ing any other size resets image quality to EXTRA. Direct print ( 80) not supported.
4Available only at image sizes of
ity to EXTRA.
and
. Selecting another size resets image qual-
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Image Size
Image size refers to the dimensions of the image, measured in pixels. Pictures
taken at smaller sizes require less memory, making them suited to distribution
by e-mail or the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at
which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy.”
Image size
(pixels)
Control
panel
Description
(print sizes assume printer resolution of 300dpi)
Will print at a size of about 28×21cm (11˝×8˝).
Will print at a size of about 22×16cm (8½˝×6½˝).
Will print at a size of about 17×13cm (7˝×5˝).
Will print at a size of about 14×10cm (5 3˝×4˝).
(3,264×2,448)
(2,592×1,944)
(2,048×1,536)
(1,600×1,200)
(1,280×960)
1
/
Will print at a size of about 11×8cm (4˝×3˝).
Suited to printing at smaller sizes (for example, as illustra-
tion in letter or report) or to display on monitors 17˝ or
larger. Will print at a size of about 9×7 (3½˝×2½˝˝).
Can be displayed full screen on 13˝ monitors. Suited to
distribution by e-mail or on web. Will print at a size of
about 5×4 (2˝×1½˝).
(1,024×768)
(640×480)
Top and bottom of frame cropped out to produce picture
of same proportions as frame of regular 35-mm film. Will
print at a size of about 28×18 (11˝×7¼˝).
(3,264×2,176)
Viewing RAW (NEF) Images on a Computer
RAW (NEF) images can only be viewed using PictureProject (version 1.0.1 or later) or
Nikon Capture (available separately). To create a TIFF copy for viewing in other appli-
cations, press the shutter-release button while a RAW image is displayed in full-frame
playback ( 66). The copy will be saved under a new name with the extension .TIF.
Print Size
The size of images when printed depends on the printer resolution: the higher the
resolution, the smaller the final print size.
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To choose image quality or size:
IMAGE MODE
IMAGE MODE
1
2
Image quality
Image size
Image quality
Image size
IMAGE MODE menu displayed.*
Highlight Image quality or Image size.
*In place of steps 3–5, selection can be made by highlighting Image quality or Image
size and rotating command dial ( ). Setting is displayed in control panel while com-
mand dial is rotated.
1/2
1/2
IMAGE SIZE
3264
IMAGE SIZE
3
4
×
2448
1944
1536
1200
960
3264×2448
2592
2048
1600
1280
1024
×
2592
×
1944
1536
1200
960
×
×
×
×
2048
1600
1280
1024
×
×
×
×
768
768
Display options for highlighted item.
Highlight option.
Make selection. Repeat steps 2–5 to
change remaining item.
IMAGE MODE
5
Image quality
Image size
Rotate mode dial to
,
, P, S, A,
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EXTRA
FINE
NORM
6
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3M
2M
1M
PC
TV
3:2
or M. Current image quality and size
displayed in monitor or electronic
viewfinder.
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/
.6
The Shooting Menu
Image quality and size can also be set using the Image mode option in the shooting
menu ( 85).
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Memory Card Capacity and Image Mode
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a
256MB memory card at different combinations of image quality and size.
Image quality
Image
size
RAW
20
12MB
—
HI
10
23MB
—
EXTRA
FINE
60
NORMAL BASIC
30
7.6MB
50
125
1.9MB
195
240
No. of images
3.8MB
100
1MB File size
370
No. of images
—
—
—
—
4.8MB
80
2.4MB
155
1.2MB
310
642KB File size
600
No. of images
—
—
—
—
3MB
130
1.5MB
250
793KB
485
414KB File size
870
No. of images
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
10
1.8MB
200
1.2MB
310
793KB
710
331KB
35
961KB
390
627KB
600
414KB
1305
183KB
70
498KB
710
331KB
975
224KB
1955
109KB
140
266KB File size
1305 No. of images
183KB File size
1565 No. of images
129KB File size
2610 No. of images
71KB File size
275
No. of images
—
20MB
6.7MB
3.4MB
1.7MB
891KB File size
*
All figures are approximate. File size of JPEG images varies with scene recorded.
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Flash Mode
Select a flash mode according to lighting conditions.
Mode
Shooting Control
display panel
How it works
When to use it
If lighting is poor, built-in
Speedlight pops up when shut-
ter-release button is pressed
halfway and fires when picture
is taken. If left raised, flash will
not fire if not required.
Auto
Recommended for most situations.
—
Use to capture natural lighting un-
der dim light or where use of flash is
prohibited. Care should be taken to
avoid blurring when lighting is poor.
Flash Cancel
(off)
Built-in Speedlight will not
fire even when lighting is
poor.
Built-in Speedlight fires sev-
eral times at low-intensity
before main flash; pictures
are processed to reduce red-
eye if required ( 39).
Use for portraits (works best if sub-
ject looks directly at pre-flash). Not
recommended when quick shutter
response is required.
Auto with red-eye
reduction
Anytime Flash
(fill flash)
Built-in
whenever picture is taken.
Speedlight
fires Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows
and back-lit subjects.
Use to capture both subject and
Auto flash combined with background at night or under dim
Slow sync
slow shutter speeds.
light. Care should be taken to avoid
blurring when lighting is poor.
Shutter speed slows; built-in Creates stream of light trailing mov-
Speedlight fires just before ing objects. Care should be taken to
Rear curtain sync
shutter closes.
avoid blurring when lighting is poor.
Auto Flash Off
The built-in Speedlight turns off automatically when focus is set to infinity ( 40), an
option other than Time-lapse movie is selected in movie mode ( 58), an option other
than Single or Intvl timer shooting is selected for Continuous ( 88), BSS ( 91) is
active, a setting other than Normal is selected for Lens ( 97), AE lock ( 98) is on, or
Internal off is selected for Speedlight opt.>Speedlight cntrl ( 105).
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To choose a flash mode:
Rotate mode dial to
,
, P, S, A, M,
1
or (time-lapse movie only). Note that
depending on scene selected, restric-
tions may apply to flash mode selection
in
mode ( 26).
Press
button to cycle through flash
2
mode settings in order listed on previ-
ous page (note that no icon appears
in shooting display when flash is set
to auto).
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When Manual is selected for Speedlight opt.>Pop up, the built-in Speedlight can be
raised by pressing the button. When raised, the flash will fire whenever the shutter
is released. The flash mode can not be changed while the Speedlight is lowered; when
the Speedlight is raised, press the button to cycle through flash modes in the order fill
flash, fill flash + red-eye reduction, fill-flash + slow sync, fill flash + rear-curtain sync.
Flash Range
Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the
built-in Speedlight has a range of 0.5–6.0m/1´8˝–19´8˝. The range at maximum zoom
is 0.5–3.0m/1´8˝–9´10˝ (Auto ISO). At ranges of 0.5m (1´8˝) or less, the flash may not
light the entire subject. When using the flash at short range, play pictures back after
shooting to check the results.
Low Battery
If the built-in Speedlight fires while the
will turn off while the flash recharges.
(low battery) icon is displayed, the monitor
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency;
A sensitivity of 400 is not recommended when using a flash.
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Using the Built-in Speedlight
When Auto (the default option) is selected for Speedlight opt.>Pop up ( 104), the
built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically when required. Do not place your fingers
or other objects on top of the Speedlight while shooting. If the Speedlight is held
down when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, a message will be displayed.
Pictures can still be taken, but neither the built-in Speedlight nor optional Speedlights
will fire.
Light from the flash reflected from particles of dust or other matter in the air may appear
in pictures as bright specks. If this occurs, turn the flash off or zoom in and try again.
Keep your fingers and other objects away from the flash window when the built-in
Speedlight is raised.
Lens Hoods
Remove lens hoods (available separately;
143) when using the flash.
When Lighting Is Poor
When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ) or set to slow sync ( ), shutter speed
slows and pictures may be blurred. At speeds slower than ¼s, the shutter-speed indica-
tor in the monitor or electronic viewfinder will turn yellow to indicate that dark areas of
the image may be slightly mottled. Mottling can be reduced by turning noise reduction
on ( 109). At speeds slower than 1
camera on a steady, level surface.
/
30 s, we recommend using a tripod or resting the
In (auto) or scene modes, or when sensitivity ( 51) is set
to AUTO in P, S, A, or M modes, the camera will automatically
increase sensitivity in response to lighting conditions, permit-
ting faster exposures and minimizing blur caused by inadver-
tent camera movement (camera shake). An ISO icon will be
displayed to warn that pictures may be slightly mottled.
ISO
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Red-Eye Reduction
If the camera detects red-eye after the pre-flash has fired, advanced red-eye reduction
processing is used to further reduce red-eye, slightly increasing the time required before
the next picture can be taken. In extremely rare cases, portions of the image outside the
area of red-eye may be affected; if this occurs, change the flash setting and try again.
Optional Speedlights
Optional Speedlights can be mounted on the camera’s accessory shoe ( 104).
Speedlight Options ( 104)
The Speedlight opt. item in the shooting menu contains options controlling the built-
in and optional Speedlights.
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Focus Mode
Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.
Mode
How it works
When to use it
NO ICON
Autofocus
Camera automatically adjusts focus Use when subject is 50cm (1´8˝)
according to distance to subject. or more from lens.
Camera focuses at infinity; focus
Use when shooting distant
indicator lights whenever shutter-
scenes through foreground ob-
release button is pressed halfway.
jects such as windows.
Infinity
Flash is disabled.
If zoomed in or out until
icon in
the shooting display turns green,
Macro close-up camera can focus on objects as
close as 3cm (1.2˝) to lens.
Use for close-ups.
To choose a focus mode:
Rotate mode dial to
,
, P, S, A,
1
M, or
(time-lapse movie only). Note
that depending on scene selected,
restrictions may apply to focus mode
selection in
mode ( 26).
Press MF-AF button to cycle through fo-
cus mode settings in order listed above
(note that no icon appears in autofocus
mode).
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Manual Focus
For information on manual focus, see “Manual Focus” ( 56).
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Self-Timer and Remote Control Photography
The self-timer and ML-L3 remote control (supplied;
self-portraits or to avoid blurring that may result from the camera moving
when the shutter-release button is pressed.
42) can be used for
Using the Self-Timer
Rotate mode dial to
M. Note that depending on scene se-
lected, self-timer may not be available
,
, P, S, A, or
1
2
in
mode ( 26).
Select self-timer mode. Press
button once for 10s timer, twice for 3s
timer, three times to cancel timer.
(
)
3
10
10
Set focus and exposure.
3
4
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Start timer. Beep sounds when timer
starts; timer in shooting display counts
down until shutter is released. To stop
timer before picture is taken, press
10
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(
)
button or press shutter-release
button again.
126
1/
Self-timer lamp on front of
camera will blink until 1s
before picture is taken, stay-
ing lit during final second to
warn that shutter is about
to be released.
Shutter released
Start
1s remaining
Blinks
Stays lit
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Using the ML-L3 Remote Control
To use the ML-L3 remote control:
Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place it on a stable, level
1
2
3
surface.
Press the
( ) button to select self-timer mode ( 41).
Infrared receiver
After framing the photograph, aim the remote con-
trol transmitter at the camera infrared receiver and
press the shutter release on the remote control.
Using the Remote Control
The ML-L3 has a range of about 5m (16´). Be sure
the line of sight between the remote and the infra-
red receiver is not blocked by converter lenses, lens
hoods, or other obstacles. Note that the remote
may not function if the receiver is too brightly lit.
The camera will take a picture about two seconds
later. The self-timer lamp will blink for the first sec-
ond and then remain lit until the shutter is released.
Self-timer mode remains in effect after the shutter
is released, allowing additional pictures to be taken
using the remote.
4
Self-timer
lamp
The Self-Timer
When the self-timer is turned on, BSS turns off automatically ( 91). If an option
other than Intvl timer shooting is selected for Continuous ( 88), Continuous will
automatically be reset to Single. The self-timer is not available in movie mode ( 58),
or when
(Museum),
(Fireworks show), or
(Sports) is selected in scene mode
(
26).
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Using the ML-L3: Replacing the Battery
The ML-L3 remote control is powered by a three-volt CR2025 lithium battery. To
replace the battery:
1
3
2
Remove used battery.
Unlatch (ቢ) and remove (ባ)
battery holder.
“+”
4
Insert fresh battery with face
marked “+” on top.
Slide holder into remote until latch
clicks into place.
Keep out of Reach of Children
Care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery and small parts in their
mouths. Should the battery be swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
The ML-L3 Remote Control
Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery insu-
lator sheet. Place the remote control in the supplied carrying case when not in use.
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Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by
the camera. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0EV
(underexposure) and +2.0EV (overexposure) in increments of 1
EV.
3
1
2
1.0
Rotate mode dial to
,
, P, S, A, Press
button and rotate command
or
.
dial until desired setting appears in
control panel and shooting display.
At settings other than 0.0,
icon is displayed in control
panel after button is released.
Restrictions on Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is not available in mode M ( 45) or when (Fireworks show)
is selected in scene mode ( 26).
Cancelling Exposure Compensation
To cancel exposure compensation, choose a value of 0.0. In
,
, and
modes,
exposure compensation is also reset to 0.0 when the mode dial is rotated to another
setting.
Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation
As a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame are very brightly
lit (for example, when photographing an expanse of sunlit water, sand, or snow) or
when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Choose negative values
when large areas of the frame are very dark (for example, when photographing a forest
of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.
This is because the camera, in order to avoid extreme under- or over-exposure, tends
to lower exposure when the frame is very bright and raise exposure when the frame is
very dark, which can make naturally bright subjects look dim and naturally dark subjects
appear over-bright, or “washed out.”
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Controlling Exposure: P, S, A, and M Modes
PSAM
In
(auto) and scene modes, the camera automati-
cally adjusts shutter speed and aperture to produce op-
timal exposure. In P, S, A, and M modes, shutter speed
and aperture can be adjusted to suit the user’s creative
intent. P, S, A, and M modes also give the user control
over sensitivity (ISO equivalency;
51), white balance
(
53), manual focus ( 56), and the options in the
shooting menu ( 85).
Mode
How it works
When to use it
Camera sets shutter speed and ap-
erture for optimal exposure. Flex-
ible program can be used to select
additional combinations of shutter
speed and aperture that will pro-
duce the same exposure.
P
Programmed
auto
Recommended for most situations.
S
High shutter speeds freeze motion.
Low shutter speeds suggest move-
ment by blurring moving objects.
Large apertures (small f/-numbers)
soften background details and let
more light into camera, increasing
range of flash. Small apertures
(large f/-numbers) increase depth
of field, bringing main subject and
background into focus.
User chooses shutter speed: cam-
era sets aperture for best results.
Shutter-
priority auto
A
User chooses aperture: camera sets
shutter speed for best results.
Aperture-
priority auto
M
Manual
User controls both shutter speed Use for complete control over ex-
and aperture. posure.
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P: Programmed Auto
In programmed auto, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and ap-
erture according to the amount of light available, producing optimal exposure
in most situations. Adjustments to exposure can be made using exposure
compensation ( 44) or exposure bracketing ( 107).
1
2
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Select mode P.
Frame picture, focus, and shoot.
Flexible Program
In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aper-
ture can be selected by rotating the command dial (“flexible
program”). All combinations produce the same exposure (the
control panel shutter speed/aperture display shows either
shutter speed or aperture; press the FUNC button to switch
from one to the other). While flexible program is in effect,
an asterisk (“*”) appears next to the exposure mode indicator
in the shooting display. To restore the default shutter speed
and aperture, rotate the command dial in the other direction
until the asterisk is no longer displayed. Default values can
also be restored by selecting another mode or turning the
camera off.
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S: Shutter-Priority Auto
In shutter-priority auto, the user selects the shutter speed by rotating the com-
mand dial; aperture is set automatically by the camera in response to lighting
conditions. Shutter speed can be set to values between 8s and 1
/
3,000 s in incre-
ments equivalent to 1EV (one step).
1
2
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Select mode S.
126
1/1000
Select shutter speed.
Frame picture, focus, and shoot.
3
If the selected shutter speed would result in the picture being under- or over-
exposed, the shutter-speed display in the monitor or electronic viewfinder will
flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another shut-
ter speed and try again. At speeds slower than ¼s, the shutter-speed indicator
in the shooting display will turn yellow to show that mottling may appear in the
final picture. If possible, choose a faster shutter speed or use noise reduction
(
109).
Ultra HS
When Ultra HS is selected for Continuous ( 88), the frame advance rate is fixed at
thirty frames per second, with the result that the shutter speed can not be set to a value
slower than 1
30 s.
/
Aperture Restrictions
At a shutter speed of 1
3,000 s, aperture is restricted to f/7.7 (maximum zoom) or to values
/
between f/4.5 and f/7.2 (camera zoomed out to widest angle).
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A: Aperture-Priority Auto
In aperture-priority auto, aperture is controlled by rotating the command dial;
shutter speed is set automatically by the camera in response to lighting condi-
1
tions. Aperture varies in increments equivalent to
/
3 EV (1
/
3 step); depending
on the zoom position, the camera can achieve apertures as large as f/2.6 or
as small as f/7.9.
1
2
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1/
Select mode A.
126
1/60
Select aperture.
Frame picture, focus, and shoot.
3
If the selected aperture would result in the picture being under- or over-exposed,
the aperture display in the monitor or electronic viewfinder will flash when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another aperture and try
again.
An aperture of f/7.9 may not be available at some zoom positions. For smaller
apertures, try zooming the camera out.
Aperture and Zoom
The maximum and minimum values for aperture are determined by the camera lens
and zoom setting. Unless On is chosen for Zoom options>Fixed aperture ( 103),
aperture will change as the camera is zoomed in or out. If the second-highest aperture
setting is selected with the camera zoomed all the way out and the camera is then
zoomed in, the camera will vary the f/-number to maintain aperture at the second-high-
est setting for the current zoom position.
Faster Shutter Speeds
Depending on the amount of light available, it may be possible to achieve shutter
speeds as high as 1
/
3,000 s by selecting an aperture of f/7.7 (maximum zoom) or between
f/4.5 and f/7.2 (widest angle).
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M: Manual
In manual exposure mode, the user controls both shutter speed and aper-
ture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 8s and 1
/
3,000 s in increments
equivalent to 1EV (one step), or the shutter can be held open for long time
exposures of up to ten minutes ( 50). Aperture can set to values between
the minimum and maximum in increments equivalent to 1
/
3
EV (1
step).
/
3
Select mode M.
1
2
1/
Select shutter speed or aperture. Se-
lected item changes each time FUNC
button is pressed (selected item high-
lighted in green in shooting display;
8M shutter speeds slower than ¼s dis-
played in yellow).
1/125
Set selected item. Exposure displays
show amount picture will be under- or
over-exposed at current setting.
3
4
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Select remaining item (aperture or
shutter speed). Repeat steps 3–4 until
desired exposure is achieved. Note
that when shutter speed is set to 1
3,000 s,
/
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zoom) or f/4.5–f/7.2 (widest angle).
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F7.2
Frame picture, focus, and shoot.
5
Slow Shutter Speeds
Use of a tripod is recommended at slow shutter speeds to prevent blurring.
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Understanding the Exposure Displays
The exposure displays show the amount pictures will be under- or over-exposed at the
values currently selected for shutter speed and aperture.
The control panel display is in EVs, rounded to the nearest
EV. If the picture would be under- over-exposed by more than
9EV, the display will show a flashing –9 (underexposure) or
+9 (overexposure). If no operations are performed for about
eight seconds, the display in the control panel will be replaced
by the number of exposures remaining.
Underexposed Overexposed
The exposure display in the monitor or electronic viewfinder
shows the amount exposure deviates from the value suggest-
–2
0
+2
ed by the camera in EVs (–2 to +2EV in increments of 1
3 EV).
/
–1
+1
(Values in EVs)
Long Time Exposures
For long time exposures of up to ten minutes, set Continuous ( 88) to Single
and rotate the command dial to select a shutter speed of BULB or TIME. The length
of time the shutter will remain open depends on the option selected for Exposure
options>Bulb/Time ( 99):
8M
• Bulb release: When BULB is selected for shutter speed, the
shutter will remain open for as long as the shutter-release
6
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12.6
IME30S 2.6
button is held down, to a maximum of ten minutes.
• Timed release: When TIME is selected for shutter speed,
the shutter will open when the shutter-release button is
pressed and remain open until the shutter-release button
is pressed again or the time selected in the Timed release
menu has elapsed.
15
To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, turn the self timer on and use the ML-L3
wireless remote ( 42). When BULB or TIME is selected for shutter speed, the shutter
will open when the remote control shutter-release button is pressed and remain open
until the shutter-release button is pressed again or the specified time has elapsed (ten
minutes at a shutter speed of BULB).
To reduce mottling in long time exposures, use noise reduction ( 109).
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P, S, A, and M Modes Only
Sensitivity
Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher
the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher
shutter speeds and smaller apertures. Much as film with a high ISO rating
tends to produce “grainy” images, high sensitivities may be associated with
“noise”—randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts
of the image. Noise reduction ( 109) can be used to reduce noise in pictures
taken at shutter speeds of slower than ¼s.
In
(auto) and scene modes, the camera automatically raises sensitivity
when lighting is poor. In P, S, A, and M modes, the following options are
available:
Option
Description
Approximately equivalent to ISO 50. Recommended unless lighting is poor or
50 faster shutter speeds are required (e.g., when subject is moving). Noise may
appear in pictures taken at settings above this value.
100 Approximately equivalent to ISO 100.
200 Approximately equivalent to ISO 200.
400 Approximately equivalent to ISO 400.
Approximately equivalent to ISO 50 under normal conditions; when lighting
is poor, however, camera automatically compensates by raising sensitivity to
maximum of ISO 200 equivalent). ISO icon appears in control panel and shoot-
Auto
ing display when sensitivity is raised.
To choose a value for sensitivity:
SENSITIVITY
SENSITIVITY
50
1
2
100
200
400
Auto
I
S
e
O
n
感
si
度
tiv
設
ity
定
SENSITIVITY menu displayed.*
Display options.
*In place of steps 2–4, selection can be made by rotating command dial ( ). Setting
is displayed in control panel while command dial is rotated.
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SENSITIVITY
50
SENSITIVITY
3
5
4
100
200
400
Auto
400
SSeOn感si度tiv設it定y
Highlight option.
Make selection.
Rotate mode dial to P, S, A, or M. At set-
tings other than Auto, current setting is
shown in shooting display and ISO icon
appears in control panel.
50
100
200
400
400
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Exposure Mode
If Auto is selected in mode S or M, AUTO will appear in the photo information display
but sensitivity will be fixed at ISO 50 equivalent and will not vary with lighting condi-
tions.
Using the Flash
A setting of 400 is intended for use with natural lighting. Choose Auto, 50, 100, or
200 when using the flash.
The Shooting Menu
Sensitivity can also be set using the Sensitivity option in the shooting menu ( 85).
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P, S, A, and M Modes Only
White Balance
The color of the light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light
source. The human brain is able to adapt to such changes in color, with the
result that we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are in
the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras
can mimic this adjustment by processing pictures according to the color of the
light source. This process is known as a “white balance adjustment.”
In
and scene modes, white balance is adjusted automatically. In P, S, A,
and M modes, white balance can be selected from the following options:
Option
Auto
Description
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting condi-
tions. Recommended for most situations.
White object used as reference to set white balance under
unusual lighting conditions.
White bal. preset
Daylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
Use under incandescent lighting.
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
Use with built-in Speedlight.
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Speedlight
Shade
Use under sunny skies when subject is in shade.
To choose a white balance setting:
1/2
WHITE BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
Auto
1
2
White bal. preset
it
e b
a
lan
ce
Daylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Speedlight
WHITE BALANCE menu displayed.*
Display options.
*In place of steps 2–4, selection can be made by rotating command dial ( ). Setting
is displayed in control panel while command dial is rotated.
The Shooting Menu
White balance can also be set using the White balance option in the shooting menu
(
85).
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1/2
WHITE BALANCE
Auto
WHITE BALANCE
3
5
4
White bal. preset
Daylight
it
e balance
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Speedlight
Highlight option.
Make selection.
Rotate mode dial to P, S, A, or M. At set-
tings other than Auto, current setting is
shown in shooting display and W-B icon
appears in control panel.
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Fine-Tuning White Balance
At settings other than (Auto) and
(White bal. preset), white balance
can be “fine tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light
source or to create pictures with a “warm” or “cold” cast. Except in the
case of
(Fluorescent), adjustments can be made in the range +3 to –3 in
increments of one. Higher settings can be used to lend images a bluish tinge
or to compensate for light sources with a yellow or red cast. Lower settings
can be used to make pictures slightly yellow or red or to compensate for light
sources with a blue cast.
When white balance is set to (Fluorescent), a menu
Option Bulb type
of three different bulb types is available.
FL1
FL2
FL3
White (W)
Daylight White/
Neutral (N)
To fine-tune white balance, display the white balance
menu and highlight an option as described above, then
follow the steps below:
Daylight (D)
1/2
1/2
WHITE BALANCE
Auto
WHITE BALANCE
Auto
1
2
White bal. preset
White bal. pres
+1
0
Daylight
Daylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
–1
Speedlight
Speedlight
Choose value for fine tuning.
Make selection.
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Preset White Balance
Preset white balance is used when shooting under
mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with
a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken
under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had
WHITE BAL PRESET
Cancel
Measure
been taken under white light). When
(White bal.
preset) is selected from the white-balance menu, the
camera will zoom in and the menu shown above at
right will be displayed.
Option
Description
Recalls the most recent value for preset white balance from memory and
sets white balance to this value.
Cancel
To measure a new value for white balance, place a white object, such as
a piece of paper, under the lighting that will be used in the final picture.
Frame this object so that it fills the square in the center of the menu shown
Measure above. Highlight Measure and press the center of the multi selector to
measure a new value for white balance (the shutter will be released and
the camera will return to the original zoom position, but no picture will be
recorded).
Using the Flash
Preset white balance can not be measured with the flash.
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P, S, A, M, and Modes Only
Manual Focus
Manual focus is available in P, S, A, M, and modes for situations in which
the desired results can not be achieved using autofocus. Focus distance
can be selected from preset values ranging from 3cm/1˝ (widest angle) or
20cm/8˝ (maximum zoom) to infinity.
Rotate mode dial to P, S, A, M, or
.
1
2
Press MF-AF button and rotate com-
mand dial until subject is in focus. Focus
position (distance from lens) shown by
manual focus display in monitor or elec-
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icon displayed in
control panel.
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Confirm focus in shooting dis-
play. Unless Off is selected for
Focus options>Focus confirma-
3
4
tion (
102), focus confirma-
tion turns on automatically
when manual focus is in effect,
and objects that are in focus
will be sharply outlined.
Take pictures.
Cancelling Manual Focus
To cancel manual focus, press the MF-AF button.
Manual Focus
When manual focus is in the macro close-up range (the
end of the manual focus
display), the manual focus display will turn green and the camera will be able to focus
on subjects as close as 3cm (1˝). Note that minimum focus distance varies with zoom
position; at some positions, the camera may be unable to focus in the macro close-up
range. If the camera is unable to focus at the current zoom position, the manual focus
display will turn red.
The AE/AF-L button can not be used to lock focus in manual focus mode.
Use autofocus with optional converter lenses ( 97).
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Image Adjustment
P, S, A, and M Modes Only
The shooting menu ( 85) includes options for controlling sharpness, contrast, and
color saturation. These settings, which are available only in P, S, A, and M modes,
can be adjusted according to shooting conditions and the user’s creative intent.
IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
Image Adjustment ( 93)
Adjust contrast according to the scene and how the picture
will be used.
Auto
Normal
More contrast
Less contrast
1/2
SATURATION CONTROL
Saturation Control ( 94)
Take pictures in black-and-white, or adjust vividness for print-
ing or for retouching in an imaging application.
Auto
Maximum
Enhanced
Normal
Moderate
Minimum
IMAGE SHARPENING
Image Sharpening ( 96)
Sharpen or soften outlines.
Auto
High
Normal
Low
Off
Keep or Delete (Quick Delete)
While pictures are being recorded at an image quality of HI
or at a Continuous setting of Ultra HS ( 88), a
(quick delete) icon will be displayed in shooting display. To
delete pictures before they are recorded to the memory
card, press the
button. A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight
an option and then press the center of the multi selector to
make a selection.
Erase 1 image (s)?
•Yes: Delete the picture and return to shooting mode
•No: Exit to shooting mode without deleting the picture
No
Yes
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Movies
Movie Mode
In mode, the camera can record the following types of movie. All except
time-lapse movies include sound recorded via the built-in microphone.
Option
TV movie Record color movies up to 60s long at frame rate of
640 30fps. Each frame is 640×480 pixels in size.
Small movie Record color movies at 15fps and frame size of
Description
Max. length*
60s
895s†
320
320×240.
Camera takes up to 1050 stills at specified intervals and
Time-lapse joins them to create silent movie with frame rate of
35s
movie
30fps and frame size of 640×480 ( 62). Shoot flow- (1050 frames)
ers opening, butterfly emerging from cocoon, etc.
Sepia movie Record sepia movies at 5fps and frame size of
320 320×240.
B/W movie Record black-and-white movies at 15fps and frame size
320 of 320×240.
895s†
895s†
*Approximate maximum total length (256MB card); may vary with make of card.
†Shooting can continue to maximum of 2400s if sufficient memory is available.
To choose the type of movie that will be recorded:
MOVIE
1
3
2
4
Movie options
Auto-foccus mode
Electronic VR
”
1/
Select mode.
Display MOVIE menu.
MOVIE
Movie options
Auto-focus mode
Electronic VR
MOVIE OPTIONS
TV movie 640
Small size 320
Time-lapse movie
Sepia movie 320
B/W movie 320
Highlight Movie options.*
Display MOVIE OPTIONS menu.
*For information on Auto-focus mode, see page 59. See page 60 for information on
Electronic VR.
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MOVIE OPTIONS
5
6
TV movie 640
Small size 320
Time-lapse movie
Sepia movie 320
B/W movie 320
895”
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Highlight mode.*
Return to shooting mode.†
*To exit without changing mode, press †If Time lapse movie is selected, time-
button. lapse-movie menu is displayed ( 62).
The following options are available for Auto-focus mode (see page 101 for
information on the autofocus options available for still pictures):
Option
Single AF
(default)
Description
Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Fo-
cus locks when focus operation is complete.
Continuous AF Camera adjusts focus continuously.
To choose a focus option, highlight Auto-focus mode in the MOVIE menu
(
58) and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown in Step 1
will be displayed.
AUTO-FOCUS MODE
MOVIE
Movie options
Auto-focus mode
Electronic VR
1
3
2
Single AF
Continuous AF
Highlight desired focus mode.
Select and exit to MOVIE menu.
Return to shooting mode.
Autofocus Mode
Select Single AF if the sound of the camera focusing interferes with recording.
Selecting a Movie Mode
To select a movie mode without leaving shooting mode,
press the FUNC button and rotate the command dial.
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The following options are available for Electronic VR:
Option
Description
On Reduces effects of camera shake (not available with time-lapse movies).
Off Vibration reduction off.
To choose a vibration reduction option, highlight Electronic VR in the MOVIE
menu ( 58) and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown in
Step 1 will be displayed.
ELECTRONIC VR
MOVIE
Movie options
Auto-foccus mode
Electronic VR
1
2
On
Off
Highlight option.
Select and exit to MOVIE menu.
Return to shooting mode.
3
Movie Files
Movies are recorded as QuickTime movie files with the extension “.MOV” and names
consisting of “INTN” (time-lapse movies) or “DSCN” (other movies) plus a four-digit file
number assigned by adding one to the highest file number in the current folder (e.g.,
“INTN0001.MOV” or “DSCN0015.MOV”). Movies can be played back on a computer
after transfer.
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Recording Movies
Rotate the mode dial to and turn the camera
on
The exposure count display in the monitor shows
the maximum total length of the movie that can
be recorded.
1
Start recording
2
Press the shutter-release button all the way down
to start recording.
While recording is in progress, a REC indicator will
be displayed. To pause recording, press the center
of the multi selector. Recording will resume when
the center of the multi selector is pressed again.
”
End recording
3
Press the shutter-release button all the way down a
second time to end recording. Recording will end
automatically when the movie has reached maxi-
mum length or the memory card is full.
TV, Small, Sepia, and Black-and-White Movies
The Speedlight turns off when TV movie 640, Small movie 320, Sepia movie 320,
or B/W movie 320 is selected. Optical zoom can not be adjusted during recording.
Digital zoom (maximum 2×) can be used at any time, both before and during recording,
even if Off is selected for Zoom options>Digital tele ( 103).
Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.
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Recording a Time-Lapse Movie
Selecting Time-lapse movie from the MOVIE menu ( 58) displays the
menu shown in Step 1, below.
TIME-LAPSE MOVIE
SET INTERVAL TIME
1
2
30s
1m
5m
10m
30m
60m
Set interval time
AE lock
Highlight Set interval time.
Display menu of interval options.
Choose interval between frames from
30s (thirty seconds), 1m (one minute),
5m (five minutes), 10m (ten minutes),
30m (thirty minutes), and 60m (sixty
minutes).
SET INTERVAL TIME
3
30s
1m
5m
10m
30m
60m
Make selection and return to shoot-
ing mode. To change AE lock option,
4
5
press
button and select Movie
options>Time-lapse movie. To record
movie without changing AE lock op-
tion, proceed to Step 8.
TIME-LAPSE MOVIE
AE LOCK
6
Set interval time
AE lock
Off
On
Highlight AE lock.
Display AE LOCK menu.
Take a Test Shot
Take a test shot and view the results before beginning recording.
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Choose On to fix exposure and auto
white balance for entire movie at val-
ues for first frame, Off to meter new
values for exposure and white balance
with each shot. Press center of multi
selector to return to shooting mode.
AE LOCK
7
8
Off
On
Start recording.
Camera will take
pictures at specified interval until shut-
ter-release button is pressed again,
memory card is full, or 1050 frames
have been recorded.
Use a Reliable Power Source
If possible, use the optional EH-54 AC adapter when recording time-lapse movies.
During Recording
To save power, the monitor and electronic viewfinder turn off between frames. The
display turns on automatically immediately before the camera takes the next shot.
Image Quality
The file size of time lapse movies varies greatly depending on the option selected for
image quality. If HI or RAW is selected, image quality will automatically be set to EXTRA.
Movies recorded at settings of EXTRA, FINE, and NORMAL may seem slightly jerky when
viewed on the camera but will play back normally when displayed on a computer.
AE Lock
When On is selected for AE lock, a yellow AE-L icon will be
displayed, indicating that exposure and white balance will be
locked with the first shot. Once the first shot is taken, the icon
will turn white.
AE-L
TV
325
1/
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Viewing Movies
To play a movie back, rotate the mode dial to
display the movie in full-frame playback (movie files
are indicated by a icon). Press the center of the
and
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multi selector to begin playback. If the movie was
recorded with the TV movie 640, Small movie 320,
Sepia movie 320, or B/W movie 320 option, sound
recorded with the movie will be played back over the
camera’s built-in speaker.
1
1
To
Press
Description
Press center of multi selector to start playback. While playback
is in progress, pressing center of multi selector pauses play-
back. Press again to resume. When movie ends, first frame of
movie will be displayed.
Start/pause/
resume
playback
Press multi selector up or left to rewind. If movie is paused,
movie will be rewound one frame each time multi selector is
pressed.
Rewind/
Jog rewind
Press multi selector down or right to fast forward. If movie is
paused, movie will advance one frame each time multi selec-
tor is pressed.
Fast forward/
Jog advance
End playback
Raise volume
Press
Volume indicator displayed in monitor when zoom buttons are
pressed. Four levels are available: high ( ), medium ( ),
low ( ), and mute ( ).
button to end playback.
Lower volume
Quick Review/Full-Screen Review
Movies can not be played back in quick review or full-screen review ( 23).
Direct Print
Movies can not be printed via direct USB connection ( 80).
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More on Playback
Viewing Pictures on the Camera
Full-Frame Playback
To view the pictures on the memory card full-frame in the monitor or elec-
tronic viewfinder (full-frame playback), rotate the mode dial to
.
Pressing the center of the multi
selector in full-frame playback
or full-screen review magnifies
the current picture about 3×
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Viewing Additional Pictures
Press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left
to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the
desired frame number.
Quick Edit
To create a copy of the current picture at a different size or with enhanced brightness
and contrast, press the shutter-release button ( 72).
Photo Information
Press the
button to hide or view photo information.
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Battery indicator is displayed
when battery is low, even
when photo information is
hidden.
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1
Deleting the Current Picture
To delete the current picture, press the
button. A confir-
Erase 1 image (s)?
mation dialog will be displayed; press the multi selector up or
down to highlight an option and then press the center of the
multi selector to make a selection.
No
Yes
• Yes: Delete the picture and return to playback mode
• No: Exit to playback mode without deleting the picture
Quick Review/Full-Screen Review
To view pictures without leaving shooting mode, press the
button ( 23).
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Creating HI-Quality Copies of RAW Images (Full-Frame Playback)
HI-quality (TIFF) copies can be created from RAW-quality images, allowing the pic-
tures to be viewed in any application that supports TIFF. The copy will be named by
adding one to the highest file number in the current folder, with “.TIF” in place of
the extension “.NEF” (e.g., “DSCN0002.TIF”). To create a copy, rotate the mode dial
to
and follow the steps below.
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1
2
Convert RRAW to HI?
No
Yes
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RAW
1
1
Display RAW-quality original.
Confirmation dialog displayed.
3
4
Convert RAW to HI?
Delete RAAW data?
No
Yes
No
Yes
Highlight Yes.*
Create HI-quality copy.†
*To exit without creating copy, highlight No and press center of multi selector.
†
icon displayed during copying. Wait until copying is complete.
Highlight option.
• No: exit without deleting original
• Yes: delete original
5
Delete RAW data?
Press center of multi selector to select
highlighted option and return to full-
frame playback.
No
Yes
Creating HI-Quality Copies
Before creating a copy, switch to shooting mode, select HI image quality, and check
the number of exposures remaining to confirm that there is space on the memory
card for at least one additional HI-quality image.
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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Pressing the
(
) button in full-screen review ( 23)
or full-frame playback ( 65) displays the pictures on
the memory card in “contact sheets” of four thumbnail
images. The following operations can be performed
while thumbnails are displayed:
1
3
2
4
To
Use
Description
Highlight
pictures
Press multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight pic-
tures.
Page through
pictures
Rotate the command dial to scroll through thumbnails a
page at a time.
With four thumbnails displayed, press
)/ to view nine thumbnails. Press
(
) button once
Change num-
ber of pictures
displayed
(
(
(
) to “zoom in” from
)
nine- to four-thumbnail view or, when four thumbnails are
displayed, to view highlighted picture full frame.
Confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up
or down to highlight option, press center to select.
•Select Yes to delete picture
Delete
highlighted
picture
Erase 1 image (s)?
•Select No to exit without deleting pic-
ture
No
Yes
View high-
lighted picture
full frame
View picture highlighted in thumbnail list full frame.
Return to full-frame playback with highlighted picture dis-
played full frame (full-frame playback) or return to shooting
Exit to current
mode
mode (full-screen review;
23).
Create copy of highlighted picture at new size ( 72) or with
Shutter enhanced brightness and contrast ( 73). Not available in
button full-screen review ( 23).
Perform quick
edit
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Photo Information
In full-screen review ( 23) and full-frame playback (
65), information about each picture is superimposed on
the image. There are six pages of photo information
for each picture. Rotate the command dial to cycle
through photo information as follows: Page 1⇔Page
2⇔Page 3⇔Page 4⇔Page 5⇔Page 6⇔Page 1.
Page 1 (File Information)
1 Date of recording
2 Time of recording
3 Image size
9 Print-order icon
10 Protect icon
11 Current frame num-
ber/ total number of
frames visible in cur-
rent folder
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
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4 Folder
5 File number and type
6 Battery level indicator
7 Voice memo icon
8 Transfer icon
10
11
8M
3
NORM
1
1
12 Image quality
12
Page 2 (Shooting Information)
1 Camera type
1
2
3
4
5
6
CAMERA
FIRM VER
METERING
MODE
:E8400
:E84000Vx.x
:AF SPOT
:P
2 Firmware information
3 Metering mode
4 Exposure mode
5 Shutter speed
6 Aperture
SHUTTER
APERTURE
:1/64
:F4.7
Page 3 (Shooting Information, continued)
1 Exposure compensation
2 Focal length
3 Focus mode
4 Flash status
5 Image adjustment
1
2
3
4
5
6
EXP +/
-
:0.0
FOCAL LENGTH :f20.1mm
FOCUS
:AF
SPEEDD LIGHT
IMG ADDJUST
SENSITTIVITY
:OFF
:AUTO
:AUTO
6 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)
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Page 4 (Shooting Information, continued)
1 White balance
2 Color saturation
3 Sharpening
4 Digital zoom
5 Converter lens setting
6 File size
1
WHITE BAL
SATURRATION
SHARPPNESS
DIGITAL TELE
CONVEERTER
FILE SIZE
:AUTO
:0
2
3
4
5
6
:AUTO
:X1.00
:OFF
:5790KB
Page 5 (Exposure Information)
1 Thumbnail preview (flashing border marks image
3
0001. JPG
highlights—i.e., brightest areas of image)
2 Histogram (shows distribution of tones in image;
horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness,
with dark tones to left and bright tones to right,
while vertical axis shows number of pixels of each
brightness in image)
1
2
1/64
F4.7
0.0
4
AUTO
3 File number and type
4 Exposure information (metering, shutter speed,
aperture, exposure compensation, sensitivity)
Page 6 (Focus Confirmation)
1 File number and type
2 Focus information (focal length, shutter speed,
aperture, focus mode, noise reduction)
3 Focus confirmation (areas of picture that are in fo-
cus are sharply outlined; active focus area is shown
in red)
1
0001. JPG
f20.1mm
1/64
2
F4.7
3
AF
OFF
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Use the
(
) button to zoom in on still pictures dis-
3.0
played in full-screen review ( 23) or full-frame play-
back ( 65).
croll
To
Press
Description
Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of
10×. While image is zoomed in, icon and zoom ratio are dis-
played in top left corner of monitor.
Zoom in
(
)
View other
areas of
picture
Use multi selector to scroll to areas of picture not visible in moni-
tor. To use multi selector to view other pictures, cancel zoom.
Zoom decreases each time button is pressed. To cancel zoom,
zoom picture out until entire picture is displayed.
Zoom out
(
)
Cancel
zoom
Cancel zoom and return to full-frame playback or full-screen
review.
If
icon is displayed at top of monitor, cropped copy of cur-
rent picture can be created by pressing shutter-release button.
Confirmation dialog will be displayed; press multi selector up or
down to highlight option, press to right to select.
Create
cropped
copy
(full-frame
playback
only)
•Select Yes to create new picture contain-
ing only area visible in monitor
•Select No to exit without creating
Shutter
button
Save thiis image
as displaayed?
cropped copy
No
Yes
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Playback Zoom
Playback zoom is not available with movies or with copies created using the small
picture option.
Additional time is required to display RAW- or HI-quality images. If a message is dis-
played when the button is pressed to zoom in on the image, wait until the message
clears from the display and then try again.
Cropping Pictures
Copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon
digital camera. Cropping is not available with RAW or HI-quality images ( 33), pic-
tures taken at an image size of
(3,264×2,176) ( 34), pictures created using pan-
orama assist ( 30), movies ( 58), pictures created using the Ultra HS or Intvl timer
shooting options in the Continuous menu ( 88), cropped copies, or copies created
using the small picture option ( 72). Copies can only be created if sufficient space is
available on the memory card.
Cropped Copies
Cropped copies are stored as NORMAL-quality JPEG files and have the same time and
date of creation as the original. Depending on the size of the original and the zoom ratio
at the time the copy was created, copies will be 3,264×2,448 ( ) , 2,592×1,994 ( ),
2,048×1,536 ( ), 1,600×1,200 ( ), 1,280×960 ( ), 1,024×768 ( ), 640×480 ( ),
320×240 ( ), or 160×120 ( ) pixels in size. Copies are stored in separate files on the
memory card with names of the form “RSCNnnnn.JPG,” where “nnnn” is a four-digit num-
ber assigned automatically by the camera. Copies are independent of the originals: delet-
ing the copy has no effect on the original, deleting the original no effect on the copy. Cop-
ies are created with the same transfer marking as the original, but any subsequent changes
to transfer marking or to protect, hide, and print attributes must be made separately.
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Quick Edit
Pressing the shutter-release button during full-frame
or thumbnail playback ( 65, 67) displays the menu
shown at right.
Small pic.
D-Lighting
Option
Description
Small pic. Create small copy of current picture.
Create copy of current picture with enhanced
brightness and contrast.
D-Lighting
Creating Small Copies: Small Picture
1
3
2
Create small picture
file?
Small pic.
D-Lighting
No
Yes
Highlight Small Pic.
Confirmation dialog displayed.
4
Create small picture
file?
No
Yes
Highlight Yes.*
Create copy and return to playback.
*To exit without creating copy, highlight No and press center of multi selector.
Depending on the option selected for Small pic in the
playback menu ( 129), copies will be 640×480 ( ),
320×240 ( ), or 160×120 ( ) pixels in size. Small
copies are stored as BASIC-quality JPEG files, making
them ideal for distribution by e-mail or for use in web
pages. When viewed on the camera, copies are sur-
rounded by a gray border. Copies can not be viewed
using playback zoom.
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Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting
D-lighting can be used to brighten
dark or backlit subjects.
1
2
Save this image
as displayed?
Small pic.
D-Lighting
No
Yes
Highlight D-Lighting.
Confirmation dialog displayed.
3
4
Save this image
as displayed?
No
Yes
Highlight Yes.*
Create copy and return to playback.
*To exit without creating copy, highlight No and press center of multi selector.
Copies
Copies are stored as files with names of the form “SSCNnnnn.JPG” (small copies) or
“FSCNnnnn.JPG” (D-lighting) where “nnnn” is a four-digit number assigned automati-
cally by the camera. Copies are independent of the originals: deleting the copy has no
effect on the original, deleting the original no effect on the copy. Copies are created
with the same transfer marking and date and time of recording as the original, but any
subsequent changes to transfer marking or to protect, hide, and print attributes must
be made separately.
Copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon
digital camera. Copies can not be created in quick or full-screen review or from RAW
or HI-quality images ( 33), pictures with a size of
(3,264×2,176) ( 34), movies
(
58), pictures created using panorama assist or the Ultra HS or Intvl timer shoot-
ing options in the Continuous menu ( 88), cropped copies ( 70), or copies created
with the small picture option. D-Lighting is not available with D-Lighting copies. Cop-
ies can only be created if sufficient space is available on the memory card.
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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback
Brief voice memos can be added to pictures displayed
in full-frame playback ( 65). Voice memos can not
be added to movies. Memos are stored on the memory
card as WAV-format sound files. During playback, the
presence of a memo is indicated by a
icon.
”
To
Press
Description
Memo of up 20s can be recorded while
pressed. Recording ends after about 20s or when
ton is released.
button is
Record memo
but-
If
memo can be played back over speaker by pressing
ton. Playback ends when entire recording has been played
back or button is pressed a second time.
icon appears in file information display during playback,
but-
Play memo
Pause/resume
playback
Press center of multi selector to pause playback. Press again
to resume.
Volume indicator displayed in monitor when zoom buttons
Raise volume
Lower volume
( )
(
are pressed. Four levels are available: high (
), medium
)
(
), low (
), and mute (
).
Confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up
or down to highlight option, press center to select.
•Select Yes to delete both picture and
Delete
picture or
voice memo
Erase 1 image (s)?
voice memo
•Select
to delete voice memo only
No
•Select No to exit without deleting pic-
ture or voice memo
Yes
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Viewing Pictures on TV
The EG-CP14 audio/video (A/V) cable included with the camera can be used
to connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR).
Choosing a Video Mode
The Video mode item in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL
(
141). Be sure that the mode selected matches the standard used by the
video device.
Turn the camera off
1
2
Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A/V cable.
Connect the A/V cable
Insert the black plug into the camera’s A/V-out connector. Insert the yel-
low plug into the video-in jack on the television or VCR. Connect the
white plug to the audio-in jack.
Tune the television to the video channel
3
4
If in doubt, consult the documentation for your television or VCR.
Rotate the mode dial to
Turn the camera on
5
The camera monitor will remain off and the television will show the image
normally shown in the monitor.
PAL
If PAL is selected for Video mode while the camera is connected to a video device,
video output will be suspended and the camera monitor or electronic viewfinder will
turn on while movies are being recorded or while pictures are being taken with Con-
tinuous set to Ultra HS.
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Viewing Pictures on a Computer
Using the UC-E6 USB cable and PictureProject software, you can view photo-
graphs and movies on a computer. Before pictures can be transferred (copied)
to your computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on
installing PictureProject and transferring pictures to a computer, see the docu-
mentation on the reference CD and the Quick Start Guide.
Before Connecting the Camera
Before transferring pictures to a computer, set the
USB option in the camera setup menu to match the
computer’s operating system ( 141). The camera
supports two options: Mass storage (the default op-
tion) and PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol).
USB
PTP
Mass storage
Operating system
USB option
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Choose Mass storage or PTP.
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Choose Mass storage.
Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later)
Choose Mass storage or PTP.
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Connecting the USB Cable
Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confirming that the
camera is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable as shown below. Connect the
camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or
keyboard.
UC-E6 USB cable
When the camera is turned on, the lens will extend and
will be displayed
in the control panel. All controls except the power switch will be inactive.
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me),
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Do NOT select PTP when connecting the camera to a computer running one of the
above operating systems. If you have connected the camera to a computer running
one of the above operating systems with PTP selected in the USB menu, disconnect
the camera as described below. Be sure to select Mass storage before reconnecting
the camera.
Windows 2000 Professional
A dialog will be displayed welcoming you to the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click
Cancel to close the dialog, and then disconnect the camera.
Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
After displaying a message stating that the hardware information database is being
updated, the computer will start the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancel to exit
the wizard, and then disconnect the camera.
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
The Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and
then disconnect the camera.
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Disconnecting the Camera
If PTP is selected in the USB menu, the camera can be turned off and the
USB cable disconnected once transfer is complete. If the USB option in the
camera setup menu is still at its default setting of Mass storage, the camera
must first be removed from the system as described below.
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional
Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon ( ) in the
taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage
Device from the menu that appears.
Windows 2000 Professional
Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the
taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device
from the menu that appears.
Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the
taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that
appears.
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
In My Computer, click with the right mouse button on
the removable disk corresponding to the camera and
select Eject from the menu that appears.
Macintosh
Drag the camera volume (“NO NAME”) into the Trash.
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Printing Pictures
To print the pictures from the camera memory card:
•select pictures for printing using the Print set option and take the memory
card to a digital print service center ( 124)
•select pictures for printing using the Print set option and insert the memory
card into a personal photo printer equipped with a card slot ( 124)
•use the USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer
and print pictures directly from the camera ( 80)
•transfer the pictures using PictureProject and print them from a computer
(see the documentation on the reference CD)
To print the time and date of recording on pictures:
•take pictures using the Date imprint option in the setup menu, which im-
prints the date or date and time of recording directly on pictures as they are
taken ( 142)
•
if the photo printer or print service supports Digital Print Order Format
(DPOF), use the Date option in the Print set>Print selection menu
(
124)
•transfer the pictures using PictureProject and print them using the “Print
Metadata” option (see the PictureProject Reference Manual, on CD)
“Print Set” and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create a digital “print order” list-
ing the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included
on each print. This print order is stored on the camera memory card in Digital Print
Order Format (DPOF). Once a print order has been created, the memory card can be
inserted in a DPOF-compatible device and the pictures printed directly from the card.
Before using this option, check that the printer or print service supports DPOF. Note
that if the Print set option has not been used to create a print order, one copy will be
printed of all pictures on the memory card.
“Date Imprint” Versus the Print Set “Date” Option
Date imprint
Must be set before picture is taken
Date permanently imprinted on picture
Print selection>Date
Set after picture is taken
Date stored separately
Date only appears when picture is printed
on DPOF-compatible printer
Date appears whenever picture is printed
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Printing Via Direct USB Connection
When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via the
UC-E6 USB cable, selected pictures can be printed directly from the camera
memory card.
Set the USB option to PTP
1
2
Before pictures can be printed via direct USB connection, the USB op-
tion in the setup menu must be set to PTP ( 141; the default option is
Mass storage). Be sure to change the USB option before connecting
the printer.
Connect the USB cable
After confirming that the camera is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable as
shown below.
UC-E6 USB cable
Before Printing
Before printing, make sure that the printer supports PictBridge. Paper type, tray, and
size selections are made from the printer; see the printer manual for details.
Pictures That Can Not Be Printed by Direct USB Connection
Movies ( 58) and RAW-quality pictures ( 33) can not be printed via direct USB
connection. Some printers may not support direct printing of HI-quality (TIFF) images;
consult the documentation provided with the printer for more information.
Use a Reliable Power Source
When printing pictures via direct USB connection, be sure the battery is fully charged. If
in doubt, recharge the battery before printing or use the optional EH-54 AC adapter.
PictBridge
PictBridge is an industry standard that ensures compatibility between cameras and
printers, allowing pictures to be printed directly from the camera without using a
computer.
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Turn the camera on
3
Turn the camera and printer on. The menu shown
at right will be displayed.
PictBridge
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Cancel
Option
Print
Description
Print selected pictures.
81–
82
selection
Print all Print one copy of all pictures on mem-
images ory card.
83
Print pictures selected with Print set
DPOF
(
124; selected number of copies will 83–
printing be printed but date and shooting infor- 84
mation will not be not included).
Cancel Exit without printing.
—
Printing Selected Pictures: Print Selection
PictBridge
PRINT SELECTION
1
2
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Cancel
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4
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Back
Set
Highlight Print selection.
Display selection dialog.
Scroll through pictures. Current picture
shown at center of display.
PRINT SELECTION
3
4
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/
4
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Set
Select current picture and set number
of prints to 1. Selected pictures marked
by icon.
PRINT SELECTION
1
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Set
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Use multi selector to specify number
of prints (up to 9). To deselect picture,
press multi selector down when num-
ber of prints is 1. Repeat steps 3–5 to
select additional pictures.
PRINT SELECTION
5
6
7
1
1
3
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2
/
Back
Set
View selected pictures. Press multi se-
lector up, right, left, or down to view
pictures not visible in display. After
confirming selection, press center of
multi selector to proceed to next step.
CONFIRM
1
4
2
3
Exit
PRINT SELECTION
8
Printer ready?
006 prints
Printing
002/006
Start print
Back
Cancel
Cancel
Highlight Start print.*
Start printing.†
*Select Back to return to Step 2, Cancel to exit without printing pictures.
†Press center of multi selector to interrupt printing before all pictures have been
printed.
Message shown at left is displayed
when printing is complete. Turn cam-
era off and disconnect USB cable, or
press center of multi selector to return
9
Done
to Step 1.
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Printing All Pictures: Print All Images
To print one copy of each picture on the memory card:
PictBridge
1
2
Printing
002/004
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Cancel
Cancel
Highlight Print all images.
Start printing.†
† Press center of multi selector to interrupt printing before all pictures have been printed.
Message shown at left is displayed
when printing is complete. Turn cam-
era off and disconnect USB cable, or
press center of multi selector to return
to Step 1.
3
Done
Printing the Current Print Order: DPOF Printing
The Print set option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital
“print order” that specifies the pictures to be printed and the number copies
of each print ( 124). To print the current print order:
PictBridge
DPOF PRINTING
Printer ready?
006 prints
1
2
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Cancel
Start print
Confirm
Cancel
Highlight DPOF printing.
Display options.
DPOF PRINTING
Printer ready?
006 prints
CONFIRM
3
4
1
4
2
3
Start print
Confirm
Cancel
Exit
Highlight Confirm (to exit without
printing pictures, highlight Cancel and
press center of multi selector).
Display print order. Press multi selec-
tor up, right, left, or down to view
pictures not visible in display.
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DPOF PRINTING
Printer ready?
006 prints
DPOF PRINTING
Printer ready?
006 prints
5
6
Start print
Confirm
Cancel
Start print
Confirm
Cancel
Return to DPOF PRINTING menu.
Highlight Start print.*
*Select Confirm to return to Step 4, Cancel to exit without printing pictures.
Start printing. To interrupt printing be-
fore all images have been printed, press
center of multi selector and then turn
camera off and disconnect USB cable.
7
Printing
002/006
Cancel
Message shown at left is displayed
when printing is complete. Turn cam-
era off and disconnect USB cable, or
press center of multi selector to return
to Step 1.
8
Done
Printing DPOF Print Orders on PictBridge Compatible Printers
The DPOF printing option is only available if pictures have previously been selected for
printing using Print set ( 124–125). Date and shooting information ( 125) will not
be included when pictures are printed via direct USB connection.
Error Messages
If the dialog shown at right is displayed, an error has occurred.
After checking the printer and resolving any problems as di-
rected in the printer manual, highlight Resume and press the
center of the multi selector to resume printing. Select Cancel
to exit without printing the remaining images.
PRINTER ERROR
CHECK PRINTER
STATUS
Resume
Cancel
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P, S, A, and M Modes Only
The Shooting Menu
When the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M, the settings listed on the fol-
lowing page can be adjusted from the shooting menu. To display the shoot-
ing menu:
MY MENU
1
2
Metering
Continuous
BSS
Image adjuustment
Saturation control
User setting
Show all menus
Select P, S, A, or M mode.
*Illustration shows default menu. Press
Display shooting menu.*
button again to return to shooting mode.
Pressing the
button displays a one-page custom menu containing six items
selected from a total of twenty options available in the full shooting menu
(at default settings, the options displayed are Metering, Continuous, BSS,
Image adjustment, Saturation control, and User setting). The items that
appear in the custom menu can be selected using the My menu option (
111). To display the full shooting menu, which consists of three pages of
options:
MY MENU
Metering
Continnuous
ALL MENU ITEMS 1/3
White balance
Metering
1
2
BSS
Continuous
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
Show all menus
Highlight Show all menus.
Full shooting menu displayed.
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The full shooting menu contains the following options:
ALL MENU ITEMS 1/3
White balance
Metering
ALL MENU ITEMS 1/3
White balance
Metering
53–55
87
88–90
91–92
93
Continuous
BSS
Continuous
Image adjjustment
Saturatiion control
User setting
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
94
95
ALL MENU ITEMS 2/3
Image mode
ALL MENU ITEMS 2/3
Image mode
Sensitivity
Image sharpening
Lens
Exposure options
Focus options
Zoom options
33–36
51–52
96
Sensitiivity
Image sharrpening
Lens
Exposurre options
Focus opptions
Zoom opttions
97
98–99
100–102
103
ALL MENU ITEMS 3/3
Speedlight opt.
Auto bracketing
Noise reduction
Reset
ALL MENU ITEMS 3/3
Speedlight opt.
Auto bracketing
Noise reduction
Reset
104–106
107–108
109
My menu
110
CF card fformat
My menu
111
CF card format
112
The
icon appearing next to a highlighted option indicates that the selected option can
be changed by rotating the command dial.
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Metering
METERING
Metering
Choose a metering method suited to the composition
and lighting conditions.
Matrix
Spot
Center-weighted
Spot AF area
Mode
How it works
When to use it
Camera compares measurements
from 256 areas of frame with library
Matrix of typical compositions to set expo-
Recommended for most situations.
sure for entire frame.
Ensures that subject in metering tar-
get is correctly exposed even if back-
ground is much brighter or darker.
Can be used with autoexposure lock
Camera sets exposure by metering
area shown by square in center of
1
Spot
monitor. Only about
metered.
/
32 of frame is
(
22) to meter off-center subjects.
Classic meter for portraits; pre-
Camera meters entire frame but serves background details while let-
assigns weight of 80% to area in ting lighting conditions at center of
center of frame occupying roughly frame determine exposure. Can be
Center-
weighted
¼ of total.
used with autoexposure lock ( 22)
to meter off-center subjects.
Links spot metering to active focus Use instead of autoexposure lock to
Spot AF area when auto or manual focus meter off-center subjects. Not avail-
area area selection is in effect ( 100). able if focus-area selection is off.
Metering
Metering is shown by icons in the control panel and shooting display. No icon appears
in the shooting display when
selected, a
(Matrix) is selected. When spot AF-area metering is
icon appears in the control panel.
Spot metering
target
8M
Shooting
Control panel
display
6
1/.6
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Continuous
CONTINUOUS
Continuous
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Use the options in this menu to capture a fleeting
expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject
that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a
series of pictures.
Single
Continuous H
Continuous
Multi-shot 16
Ultra HS
L
5 shot buffer
Option
Description
Camera takes one picture each time shutter-release button
is pressed.
Single
While shutter-release button is pressed, camera records up to
5 pictures at up to 2.3 fps. Monitor and electronic viewfinder
turn off during shooting.
Camera shoots at up to 1.2fps while shutter-release button
is pressed. Number of pictures that can be recorded before
icon is displayed and shooting is suspended varies with image
Continuous H1, 2
Continuous L2, 3
mode; up to 11 FINE/
pictures can be recorded ( 89).
Each time shutter-release button is
pressed, camera takes 16 consecu-
tive pictures 816×612 pixels in size at
about 1.6fps and arranges them in 4
rows to form a single picture measuring
3,264×2,448 pixels. Image size auto-
Multi-shot 162, 3
matically set to
.
While shutter-release button is pressed, camera records up to
100 pictures at rate of up to 30fps. Image quality is automati-
cally set to NORMAL and image size to
(640×480). With
each sequence, camera creates new folder in which all photos
in sequence are stored. Folder name consists of “N_” fol-
lowed by three-digit sequence number assigned automatically
by camera. Exposure count is shown in shooting display.
Camera shoots at up to 0.7 fps while shutter-release button is
pressed, but only last five shots are saved to memory card.
Camera takes pictures automatically at specified interval. See
Ultra HS4
5 shot buffer2, 3
Intvl timer shooting3 “Interval Timer Photography” ( 90).
1HI image quality reset to EXTRA.
2Built-in Speedlight turns off.
3RAW and HI image quality reset to EXTRA.
4 Built-in and optional Speedlights turn off.
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Other Camera Settings
Settings other than Single can not be used in combination with BSS ( 91), white-bal-
ance bracketing ( 107), or noise reduction ( 109). Multi-shot 16, Ultra HS, 5 shot
buffer, and Intvl timer shooting can not be used in combination with auto-exposure
bracketing ( 107–108). Digital zoom ( 18) can not be used at settings of Multi-
shot 16 or Ultra HS.
Focus, Exposure, and White Balance
At settings other than Single and Intvl timer shooting, focus, exposure, and white
balance are determined by the first picture in each series.
Ultra HS
During shooting, progress is shown by the zoom indicator in
the monitor, from S (start) to E (end). To interrupt shooting
before one hundred pictures have been recorded, lift your
finger from the shutter-release button.
The Memory Buffer
During shooting, pictures are stored in a temporary memory buffer before being trans-
ferred to the memory card for permanent storage. You can continue to take pictures as
long as room is available in the buffer. The number of pictures that can be stored in the
buffer varies with image quality and size: the maximum that can be stored at FINE/
is about eleven pictures. When the buffer is full, a (wait) icon will be displayed and
shooting will be suspended. More pictures can be taken as soon as enough memory
becomes available in the buffer.
Continuous
At settings other than Single, the current “continuous” setting is shown by an icon in
the shooting display. At settings of Continuous H, Continuous L, Ultra HS, 5 shot
buffer, and Intvl timer shooting, a
icon appears in the control panel. A
icon
appears in the control panel when Multi-shot 16 is selected.
Shooting
display
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Interval Timer Photography
To display the menu shown in Step 1, below, highlight Intvl timer shooting
in the CONTINUOUS menu and press the multi selector to the right.
Choose interval between pictures from
30s (thirty seconds), 1m (one minute),
5m (five minutes), 10m (ten minutes),
30m (thirty minutes), and 60m (sixty
minutes).
SET INTERVAL TIME
1
2
30s
1m
5m
10m
30m
60m
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White balance
Metering
Continuous
BSS
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Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
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Return to shooting mode.
Make selection.
Start recording.
Camera will take
4
pictures at specified interval until shut-
ter-release button is pressed again,
memory card is full, or 1,800 pictures
have been taken.
Take a Test Shot
Take a test shot and view the results before beginning recording.
Use a Reliable Power Source
To prevent shooting from ending unexpectedly, use the optional EH-54 AC adapter for
interval timer photography.
During Recording
To save power, the monitor and electronic viewfinder turn off between pictures. The
display turns on automatically immediately before the camera takes the next shot.
Folders
Each sequence of pictures is stored in a folder with a name consisting of a three-digit
folder number followed by “INTVL” (e.g., “101INTVL”).
Quick Review/Full Screen Review
Quick review and full screen review are not available during interval timer shooting.
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BSS
Best Shot Selector (BSS)
BEST SHOT SELECTOR
The options in the “best-shot selector” (BSS) menu
are recommended for situations in which inadvertent
camera movement can produce blurred pictures, or
when parts of the image are prone to under- or over-
exposure.
Off
On
Exposure BSS
Option
Description
Off
BSS off.
Camera takes shots while shutter-release button
is pressed, to a maximum of ten. These images
are then compared and sharpest picture (picture
with highest level of detail) saved to memory
card. Flash turns off automatically and focus,
exposure, and auto white balance for all photos
On
are determined by the first picture in each series. Recommended for
situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred
pictures, for example when:
•the camera is zoomed in
•macro close-up is in effect
•lighting is poor and the flash can not be used
Selecting this option displays sub-menu shown at
right. Choose from:
EXPOSURE BSS
•Highlight BSS: picture with smallest area of
overexposure is selected.
Highlight BSS
Shadow BSS
Histogram BSS
•Shadow BSS: picture with smallest area of un-
derexposure is selected.
•Histogram BSS: of pictures with least under- and over-exposure,
camera chooses picture with overall exposure closest to optimum.
Camera takes five shots each time shutter-release button is pressed.
These images are then compared and picture that best meets selected
criterion saved to memory card. Flash turns off automatically and fo-
cus and auto white balance for all photos are determined by the first
picture in each series. Recommended for subjects containing areas of
high contrast, when it is difficult to set exposure correctly.
Exposure
BSS
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Restrictions on BSS
BSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if the composition is
changed while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. BSS can not be
used with the self timer ( 41–42), Continuous ( 88) settings other than Single,
autoexposure or white-balance bracketing ( 107), or noise reduction ( 109). Im-
age-quality settings of RAW and HI are not available with exposure BSS.
BSS
At settings other than Off, the current BSS setting is indicated
by an icon in the shooting display.
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Image adjustment
Image Adjustment
IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
The options in the image adjustment menu control
contrast.
Auto
Normal
More contrast
Less contrast
Option
Description
Camera automatically adjusts contrast according to shooting condi-
tions.
Auto
Normal Camera performs same standard contrast adjustment on all pictures.
Picture processed to emphasize difference between light and dark ar-
eas, enhancing contrast. Useful when shooting under overcast skies or
shooting low contrast subjects such as landscapes.
More
contrast
Picture processed to decrease difference between light and dark areas,
reducing contrast. Recommended when light is very bright, creating
strong shadows on subject.
Less
contrast
Image Adjustment
At settings other than Auto, the current image-adjustment
setting is indicated by an icon in the shooting display. No
image adjustment icon is displayed when Black&white is
selected for Saturation control.
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Saturation control
Saturation Control
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SATURATION CONTROL
Saturation control is used to heighten or reduce the
vividness of colors.
Auto
Maximum
Enhanced
Normal
Moderate
Minimum
Option
Auto
Description
Camera automatically adjusts saturation according to shooting
conditions.
Maximum
Enhanced
Normal
Use for vivid, photoprint effect when taking pictures that will be
printed “as is,” without further modification.
Recommended for most situations.
Moderate
Minimum
Use when taking pictures that will later be retouched on a com-
puter.
Pictures recorded in black-and-white. Black-and-white images re-
quire same amount of memory as color images, but show a higher
Black&white level of detail. Black&white can not be used in combination with
white balance ( 53), white-balance bracketing ( 107), or RAW
image quality ( 33).
Black-and-White
When Black&white is selected, monitor shows the view
through the lens in black-and-white and a
the shooting display.
icon appears in
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User setting
User Setting
Camera settings can be stored in two separate
“banks,” Bank 1 and Bank 2. By default, changes to
camera settings are stored in Bank 1. To store another
combination of frequently-used settings, select Bank
2 and adjust settings as desired. To switch from one
combination of settings to the other, select the desired
bank in the User setting menu.
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User settings banks store the following settings:
Shooting menu options
White balance*
Metering
Image adjustment Saturation control
Lens AE lock
Auto-focus mode Focus confirmation
Continuous
Sensitivity
Bulb/time
BSS
Image sharpening
AF area mode
Digital tele
Fixed aperture
Auto bracketing
Flash exp. comp.
Speedlight cntrl
Pop up
Noise reduction
*Any changes to preset white balance apply to both banks, regardless of the bank cur-
rently selected.
Other settings
Flash mode
Focus mode
Exposure compensation
User Setting
In P, S, A, and M modes, the number of the current user set-
tings bank appears in the shooting display.
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Image sharpening
IMAGE SHARPENING
Image Sharpening
The camera automatically processes pictures to empha-
size the borders between light and dark areas, making
edges seem sharper. As this processing occurs after
shooting, its effects can not be previewed in the shoot-
ing display, but they will be visible in the final picture.
In P, S, A, and M modes, the image-sharpening menu
controls the amount of sharpening performed.
Auto
High
Normal
Low
Off
Option
Auto
High
Description
Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; amount of sharpening var-
ies from shot to shot.
Pictures processed to increase sharpness, making edges more distinct.
Normal Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all images.
Low
Sharpening reduced below normal level.
No sharpening performed. Use when taking pictures that will later be
retouched on a computer.
Off
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Lens
Lens
LENS
The lens menu is used to adjust camera settings for
optimal results with the optional converter lenses and
adapters listed below. Note that these accessories
require a lens adapter ring ( 143). For complete in-
formation on use and handling, see the documentation
provided with each converter lens.
Normal
Wide adapter
Telephoto
Fisheye
Option
Description
No modifications are made to settings. Use when no converter lens is
attached (be sure to remove lens adapter ring).
Normal
Wide adapter Camera zooms out to widest angle. Zoom can be adjusted manually.
(for WC-E75)
Telephoto
Optical zoom set to maximum optical zoom position.
(for TC-E3ED,
TC-E3PF)
•Zoom fixed at position suitable for fisheye lens.
•Focus fixed at position suitable for fisheye lens.
Fisheye
•Metering fixed at center-weighted ( 87).
(for FC-E9)
•Corners of frame blacked out to create circular frame.
Using a Flash
The built-in Speedlight turns off automatically at settings other than Normal. Optional
Speedlights mounted on the accessory shoe ( 104) can be used when Wide adapter
or Telephoto is selected; both built-in and optional Speedlights turn off when Fisheye
is selected.
Use Autofocus
When shooting at settings other than Normal, use autofocus ( 40). Manual focus
and infinity will not produce results that accurately reflect the selected focus distance.
Lens
At settings other than Normal, the current lens setting is indi-
cated by an icon in the monitor.
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Exposure options
Exposure Options
EXPOSURE OPTIONS
The exposure options menu contains two options for
controlling exposure.
AE lock
Bulb/Time
AE Lock
AE LOCK
Autoexposure (AE) lock produces a series of pictures
with the same exposure and white balance. This can
be used when taking photographs that will later be
joined into a single image after transfer to a computer
(e.g., a 360° virtual-reality image).
Off
On
Reset
Option
Description
Off Restores normal exposure and white balance.
First picture taken after On is selected sets exposure (shutter speed, aperture,
On exposure compensation, and sensitivity) and white balance for all subsequent
pictures. Flash turns off while AE lock is in effect.
Clears existing exposure settings. First picture taken after this option is se-
Reset lected sets exposure (shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and
sensitivity) and white balance for all subsequent pictures.
AE Lock
While AE lock is in effect, an AE-L (autoexposure lock) icon
AE-L
appears in the shooting display. After you select On or Reset,
this icon turns yellow to indicate that exposure will be locked
with the next shot. The icon will turn white once you have
taken a picture to set exposure.
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Bulb/Time
BULB/TIME
In mode M, shutter speed can be set to BULB or TIME
for long exposures of up to ten minutes ( 50). This
menu controls how long exposures are made.
Bulb release
Timed release
Long Exposures
Longer exposure times increase the amount of noise
visible in the picture; we recommend that noise reduc-
tion ( 109) be turned on for long exposures.
Option
Description
Shutter will remain open as long as shutter-release button is held down, to
Bulb a maximum of ten minutes (if supplied ML-L3 remote control is used, shut-
release ter will open when remote-control shutter-release button is pressed and will
close after ten minutes or when shutter-release button is pressed again).
Selecting this option displays menu of exposure times.
Choose from 30s (thirty seconds), 1m (one minute),
3m (three minutes), 5m (five minutes), or 10m (ten
minutes). Shutter will open when shutter-release but-
TIMED RELEASE
Shutter opens for:
30s
1m
Timed
release
3m
5m
ton is pressed and will remain open until specified ex-
10m
posure time has elapsed or the shutter-release button is
pressed again.
The ML-L3 Remote Control
The supplied ML-L3 remote control ( 42) can be used to eliminate blur caused by the
camera moving when the shutter-release button is pressed at the beginning or end of a
long time exposure. Before using the ML-L3, activate the self-timer ( 41).
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Focus options
FOCUS OPTIONS
Focus Options
The focus options menu contains three options control-
ling focus settings.
AF area mode
Auto-focus mode
Focus confirmation
AF Area Mode
AF AREA MODE
In
(auto) mode, the camera focuses on the subject
in the center of the frame. In P, S, A, and M modes, the
following focus-area selection options are available:
Auto
Manual
Off
Option
Description
Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to cam-
era. Selected focus area is displayed in red when shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. Choose this setting to minimize risk of pictures being out of
focus when subject is moving erratically or in other situations in which there
is little time to check focus. Can be used with spot AF-area metering to me-
ter exposure only in active focus area ( 87).
Auto
Nine focus areas are shown in shooting display; press
multi selector up, right, left, or down to select focus area
containing subject. Can be used instead of focus lock
Manual
Off
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(
22) to focus on relatively motionless subjects that not
centered in frame, or with spot AF-area metering ( 87)
to meter exposure only in selected focus area.
Camera focuses on subject in center focus area. No focus area indicators
appear in shooting display. Use focus lock ( 22) to focus on off-center
subjects. Pressing multi selector to right when Off is selected displays AF
system sub-menu ( 101).
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Digital Zoom
Focus area selection is not available with digital zoom ( 18). The center focus area is
used while digital zoom is in effect.
Manual Focus Area Selection in Scene Mode
Manual focus area selection is available in some scene modes ( 26). Select the focus
area as described for Manual, above.
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AF System
AF SYSTEM
When Off is selected for AF area mode, the focus sys-
tem can be selected from the following options:
Hybrid AF
Standard AF
Option
Description
Hybrid Fast focus: AF ranging sensor estimates distance before camera focuses.
AF
Use for fast shutter response or when subject is moving erratically.
Camera focuses using contrast detection. Use when time is available to
frame shots and subject is relatively stationary. Standard AF is selected
automatically when camera is unable to measure distance to subject us-
ing AF ranging sensor or when option other than Normal is selected for
Lens ( 97).
Standard
AF
Auto-Focus Mode
AUTO-FOCUS MODE
Auto-focus mode determines how the camera focus-
es when shooting still pictures (for information on the
autofocus options available in movie mode, see “Mov-
Single AF
Continuous AF
ies”;
59). Regardless of the option chosen, pictures
can be taken even when the camera is not in focus;
check the focus indicator before shooting.
Option
Description
Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, minimizing time needed to focus before picture is
taken.
Continuous
AF
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Focus Confirmation
FOCUS CONFIRMATION
Use focus confirmation to determine exactly what ar-
eas of the frame are in focus before a picture is taken.
Focus confirmation affects only the view through the
lens shown in the shooting display; no indicators of
focus appear in the final picture.
Manual focus
On
Off
Option
Description
Manual Areas of the image that are in focus will be sharply outlined in shooting dis-
focus play in manual focus mode ( 56).
Areas of the image that are in focus will be sharply outlined in shooting dis-
play in all focus modes.
On
Off No indication of focus appears in shooting display.
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Zoom options
ZOOM OPTIONS
Zoom Options
The zoom options menu contains options for digital
and optical zoom.
Digital tele
Fixed aperture
Digital Tele
When On is selected, pressing the
DIGITAL TELE
button for about
2s at the maximum optical zoom position activates dig-
ital zoom. When digital zoom is in effect, the camera
focuses on the center focus area and center-weighted
metering is used (at zoom factors of 2× or above, the
camera meters only the center focus area). Select Off
to disable digital zoom.
On
Off
Digital Zoom
Digital zoom is not available with RAW or HI image quality ( 33), at settings
of Multi-shot 16 or Ultra HS ( 88), or when an option other than Normal
is selected for Lens ( 97).
Fixed Aperture
Controls whether aperture varies with zoom position.
FIXED APERTURE
Option
Description
On
Off
In A and M modes, aperture is kept as close as pos-
sible to selected f/-number. To prevent selected
f/-number from exceeding exposure range at new
zoom position, choose aperture of around f/5 to f/7.
On
Off Aperture changes with zoom position.
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Speedlight opt.
SPEEDLIGHT OPT.
Speedlight Options
The Speedlight opt. menu contains three options for
controlling the built-in Speedlight and optional flash
units mounted on the camera accessory shoe.
Pop Up
Flash exp. comp.
Speedlight cntrl
Pop Up
POP UP
Controls whether the built-in Speedlight pops up auto-
matically when required.
Auto
Manual
Option
Description
When shutter-release button is pressed halfway
Built-in Speedlight pops up automatically as re-
Auto quired and fires when shutter-release button is
pressed all the way down. Once raised, Speedlight
will only fire when required.
Built-in Speedlight pops up when
pressed, and fires whenever shutter is released.
button is
Manual
Flash Exp. Comp.
FLASH EXPOSURE COMP.
Use this option to adjust flash output by –2.0EV to
+2.0EV in increments of 1
/3 EV.
+ 0.3
0
– 0.3
Lens Hoods
Remove lens hoods (available separately;
143) when using the flash.
The Accessory Shoe
The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe, allowing op-
tional Nikon SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights to be mounted di-
rectly on the camera without a sync cable. The accessory shoe
is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with a locking
pin, including the SB-800 and SB-600. Remove the accessory
shoe cover before attaching a Speedlight, and replace the cover
when the accessory shoe is not in use.
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Speedlight Cntrl
SPEEDLIGHT CNTRL
This option is used to control the built-in and optional
Speedlights when using optional flash accessories
mounted on the camera’s accessory shoe.
Auto
Internal off
Option
Description
Optional Speedlight fires, if attached. If
not, built-in Speedlight fires instead.
Auto
Internal off Built-in Speedlight turns off.
Flash Mode Indicators for Optional Speedlights
When Internal off or Auto is selected for Speedlight cntrl and an optional Speedlight
is mounted on the camera, flash mode is indicated as shown below. Note that the cam-
era will be unable to set flash output correctly if the flash-ready lamp on the optional
Speedlight is off. Be sure the flash ready lamp is on before taking a picture.
Flash mode (“Pop up” Control Shooting Flash mode (“Pop up” Control Shooting
set to Auto)
panel
display
set to Manual)
Anytime Flash
(fill flash)
panel
display
Auto
A
Flash Cancel (off)
Auto with red-eye
reduction
Anytime Flash
(fill flash)
Fill flash+
red-eye reduction
Fill flash+
slow sync
Fill flash+
rear-curtain sync
Slow sync
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SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights
Set the optional Speedlight to TTL mode. In this mode, SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights
will use monitor preflashes for i-TTL flash control (Standard i-TTL fill-flash for Digital
SLR). Note, however, that the camera does not support Advanced Wireless Lighting,
auto FP high-speed sync, FV lock, or AF-assist for multi-area AF. See the Speedlight
manual for more information.
Check the flash-ready light on the optional Speedlight before shooting. When set to
STBY (standby), the SB-800 and SB-600 will power on and off at the same time as the
camera. If Normal is selected for Lens and the Speedlight is on, the flash angle will
change as the camera is zoomed in and out. If red-eye reduction ( 37) is in effect,
the red-eye reduction lamp on the Speedlight will light and the camera will not emit
red-eye reduction pre-flashes.
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Auto bracketing
AUTO BRACKETING
Auto Bracketing
In some situations, you may find it difficult to select ap-
propriate exposure-compensation and white-balance
settings, and yet not have time to check the results and
adjust settings after each shot. Auto bracketing can be
used to vary these settings automatically over a series
of pictures, “bracketing” a selected exposure-compen-
sation or white-balance setting.
Off
Auto bracketing
WB bracketing
Option
Off
Description
Restores normal exposure and white balance.
Auto
Camera varies exposure with each shot, bracketing current exposure
108).
bracketing compensation value (autoexposure bracketing;
Camera takes three shots each time shutter-release button is fully
pressed, bracketing current white balance setting ( 53) to produce
one picture with normal white balance, one picture with bluish cast,
and one picture with reddish cast. Recording time roughly triples.
Use when unsure of appropriate value for white balance.
WB
bracketing
Restrictions on Auto Bracketing
Autoexposure bracketing can not be used in mode M ( 49) or with BSS ( 91), expo-
sure BSS ( 91), AE lock ( 98), noise reduction ( 109), or Continuous settings of
Multi-shot 16, Ultra HS, 5 shot buffer, or Intvl timer shooting ( 88).
White balance bracketing can not be used in mode M ( 49) or with BSS ( 91), expo-
sure BSS ( 91), AE lock ( 98), noise reduction ( 109), an image quality of RAW or
HI ( 33), Black&white ( 94), or Continuous settings other than Single ( 88).
Auto Bracketing
When autoexposure bracketing is in effect, a
icon is dis-
played in the monitor with the selected exposure increment.
When white balance bracketing is in effect,
pears in the monitor.
icon ap-
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Autoexposure Bracketing
AUTO BRACKETING
When Auto bracketing is selected, exposure varies
with each shot; the number of shots and amount of
exposure compensation performed are selected from
the sub-menu shown at right. Values are added to the
exposure compensation value selected with the
button ( 44). Bracketing is performed by varying
shutter speed (modes A and M), aperture (mode S), or
shutter speed and aperture (mode P).
3
3
3
5
5
5
0.3
0.7
1.0
0.3
0.7
1.0
Option
3, 0.3
3, 0.7
3, 1.0
5, 0.3
5, 0.7
5, 1.0
Number of shots
Exposure increment
Bracketing order
0, +0.3, –0.3
0, +0.7, –0.7
1
3
3
3
5
5
5
/
/
3 EV
3 EV
2
1EV
0, +1.0, –1.0
1
/
3 EV
3 EV
0, +0.7, +0.3, –0.3, –0.7
0, +1.3, +0.7, –0.7, –1.3
0, +2.0, +1.0, –1.0, –2.0
2
/
1EV
Continuous Shooting (Autoexposure Bracketing)
At settings of Continuous H and Continuous L ( 88), shooting will pause after each
bracketing cycle is complete. When Single is selected, shutter-release button must be
pressed once for each shot in bracketing cycle.
Auto Flash and Auto ISO (Autoexposure Bracketing)
In auto flash mode ( 37), the flash setting for the first shot in each bracketing cycle
applies to the remaining pictures. If the flash fires on the first shot, it will fire for the re-
maining shots; if the flash does not fire on the first shot, it will not fire for the remaining
shots. If sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is set to Auto ( 51) in mode S or A, the sensitivity
value for the first shot in each bracketing cycle will also apply to the remaining pictures
(in mode P, sensitivity will vary with each shot).
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Noise reduction
NOISE REDUCTION
Noise Reduction
At slow shutter speeds, “noise” in the form of ran-
domly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear in
pictures, particularly in shadows. Noise reduction can
be used to reduce noise at shutter speeds slower than
¼s.
On
Off
Option
Description
Noise reduction takes effect at shutter speeds of about ¼s or slower. Time
required to save pictures to memory card more than doubles.
On
Off Noise reduction off; camera functions normally.
Restrictions on Noise Reduction
Noise reduction can not be used in combination with BSS ( 91), exposure BSS ( 91),
exposure or white-balance bracketing ( 107), or at Continuous settings other than
Single ( 88).
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)
Noise reduction will reduce the noise that occurs at higher sensitivities ( 51), but only
in pictures taken at shutter speeds slower than ¼s.
Noise Reduction
When noise reduction is on, an NR icon appears in the shoot-
ing display.
8M
NR
126
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Reset
Reset
Reset
Select this option to restore settings for the current
User Setting bank ( 95) to their original state.
Confirm reset of
user settings 1
to default values.
Option
Description
No
Reset
No Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged.
Reset Restore settings to default values.
Choosing Reset restores the following options for the current User Setting
bank to their default values. Settings in the other bank are unaffected.
Basic settings
Flash mode
Default
Auto
Menu options
Exposure options
Default
Focus mode
Self-timer
Exposure comp.
Autofocus
Off
AE lock
Bulb/time
Timed release
Off
Bulb release
30s
0
Focus options
Mode dial settings
Default
Image mode1
AF area mode
AF system
Auto-focus mode
Focus confirmation
Off
Hybrid AF
Single AF
MF
Image quality
Image size
White balance2
NORMAL
(3264×2448)
Auto
Auto
Zoom options
Sensitivity
Digital tele
Fixed aperture
On
Off
Menu options
Metering
Continuous
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
Image sharpening
Lens
Default
Matrix
Single
Off
Speedlight options
Pop up
Flash exp. comp.
Speedlight cntrl
Auto
0.0
Auto
Auto
Normal
Normal
Normal
Auto bracketing
Noise reduction
Off
Off
1Applies to both banks.
2Fine-tuning reset to 0.
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My menu
MY MENU
My Menu
This option determines which of the twenty items in
the full shooting menu appear in the six-item custom
menu displayed when the
A, and M modes. At default settings, the custom menu
contains metering, continuous, BSS, image adjustment,
saturation control, and User Setting options. To change
the items displayed in the custom menu:
Metering
Continuous
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
button is pressed in P, S,
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MY MENU
1
2
Speedlight opt.
Auto bracketing
Noise reduction
Reset
Metering
Continuous
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
My menu
CF card format
Highlight My menu.
Display custom menu.
1/3
MY MENU
MY MENU
3
4
White balance
Metering
Metering
Continuous
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
Continuous
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
Choose item you wish to change.*
Full shooting menu displayed.
*In place of steps 3–5, selection can be made by highlighting items and rotating com-
mand dial ( ).
1/3
MY MENU
MY MENU
5
6
White balance
Metering
Metering
White balance
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
Continuous
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
Highlight item.
Highlighted item replaces item se-
lected in Step 3. Repeat Steps 3–6 to
select additional items, or press
button to return to shooting mode.
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CF card format
CF Card Format
CF CARD FORMAT
CF card format formats memory cards for use in the
camera. Note that formatting memory cards per-
manently deletes all data they contain, including
protected pictures and any other data that may be
on the card. Before formatting, be sure to transfer
any valued pictures to a computer ( 76–78).
WARNING!
All images will be
deleted!
No
Format
Option
Description
No Exit without formatting memory card.
Format memory card. Message shown at right displayed
while formatting is in progress. Do not turn the cam-
era off, remove the battery or memory card, or un-
plug the AC adapter (available separately) while
this message is displayed.
FORMATTING
Format
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The Playback Menu
The playback menu contains the following options:
PLAYBACK MENU 1/2
Delete
PLAYBACK MENU 1/2
Delete
114–115
116–119
120–121
122
123
124–125
126–127
Folders
Slide show
Protect
Folders
Slide show
Protect
Hide image
Print set
Auto transfer
Hide image
Print set
Auto transfer
PLAYBACK MENU 2/2
Move image
CF card format
Small pic.
PLAYBACK MENU 2/2
Move image
CF card format
Small pic
128–129
129
129
To display the playback menu:
PLAYBACK MENU 1/2
Delete
1
2
Folders
Slide show
Protect
Hide image
Print set
Auto transfer
Select
mode.
Display playback menu.*
*Press
back.
button again to return to play-
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Delete
DELETE
Delete
The delete menu contains the following options:
Option
Description
Selected images
Erase all images
Selected images Delete selected pictures.
Erase all images Delete all pictures.
Deleting Selected Pictures
DELETE
SELECTED IMAGES
1
2
4
Selected images
Erase all images
ON
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Highlight Selected images.
Display selection dialog.
SELECTED IMAGES
SELECTED IMAGES
3
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
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Back
Set
Scroll through pictures. Current pic- Select current picture. Selected pic-
ture shown at center of display. tures marked by icon.
Repeat steps 3–4 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, select
and press multi selector up or down.
5
6
Confirmation dialog displayed. Press
multi selector up or down to highlight
option, press center to select:
• Select Yes to delete selected pictures
• Select No to exit without deleting
pictures
SELECTED IMAGES
Erase 1 immage (s)?
No
Yes
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Deleting All Pictures
DELETE
Highlight Erase all images.
1
Selected images
Erase all images
Confirmation dialog displayed. Press
multi selector up or down to highlight
option, press center to select:
• Select Yes to delete all pictures that
are neither hidden nor protected
• Select No to exit without deleting
pictures
ERASE ALL IMAGES
Erasing all images
2
(
excluded)
No
Yes
Before Deletion
Once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. If desired, transfer pictures to a com-
puter before deletion ( 76–78).
Protected Pictures
Pictures marked with a
icon are protected and can not be deleted ( 122).
Hidden Pictures
Pictures hidden with the Hide image option ( 123) are not displayed in the Delete>
Selected images menu and can not be deleted.
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Folders
FOLDERS
Folders
By default, pictures are stored in a folder with the name
NIKON. To make it easier to locate pictures during
playback, additional folders can be created to organize
pictures by theme. The options in the Folders menu
can be used to:
Folder options
Folders
Option
Folder options Create, rename, and delete folders.
Folders Select folders for storage or playback.
Description
Folder Options
The Folder options menu contains the following op-
FOLDER OPTIONS
tions:
New
Rename
Delete
Option
Description
New Create new folders.
Rename Rename existing folders.
Delete Delete folders and all items they contain.
Creating New Folders
FOLDER OPTIONS
NEW
1
3
2
4
M
New
Rename
Delete
I
N
O
K
O
N
Highlight New.
Display new folder dialog.
NEW
M
NEW
S
I
I
N
O
K
O
N
T
K
O
N
U
Highlight letter.
*Folder names can include upper case letters (“A”–”Z”), numbers, and spaces.
Edit letter.*
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Repeat steps 3 and 4 to create new five-letter folder name.
5
6
Create folder. New folder will be used
for storage and playback until another
folder is selected.
PLAYBACK MENU 1/2
Delete
Folders
Slide show
Protect
Hide image
Print set
Auto transfer
Renaming Existing Folders
FOLDER OPTIONS
RENAME
1
2
New
Rename
Delete
OSAKA
TOKYO
KOBE
Highlight Rename.
Display list of existing folders.*
*Folder NIKON can not be renamed.
RENAME
RENAME
3
4
N
OSAKA
TOKYO
KOBE
S
0
A
K
A
P
Highlight folder name.
Select folder.
Edit name as described in steps 3–6 of “Creating New Folders.” Selected
folder will be used for storage and playback until another folder is se-
lected.
5
Folder Options
The Folder options menu can also be accessed from the setup menu ( 133).
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Deleting Folders
FOLDER OPTIONS
DELETE
1
2
New
Rename
Delete
OSAKA
TOKYO
KOBE
Highlight Delete.
Display list of existing folders.*
*Folder NIKON can not be deleted.
Highlight folder name.
DELETE
3
OSAKA
TOKYO
KOBE
Confirmation dialog displayed. Press
multi selector up or down to highlight
option, press center to select.
• Select No to exit without deleting
folder
• Select Yes to delete selected folder
Until another folder is selected, new
pictures will be stored in folder NIKON
and pictures in all folders will be visible
during playback.
DELETE
4
Delete :OSAKA
Confirm
folder deletion?
No
Yes
Hidden and Protected Pictures
If the selected folder contains hidden or protected pictures, the folder will not be delet-
ed. Note, however, that any pictures it contains that are neither hidden nor protected
will be deleted.
Panorama Assist/Ultra HS/Intvl Timer Shooting
Each series of pictures taken at the above settings is stored in its own folder. To view
only the pictures in a selected series, choose the appropriate folder from the Folders>
Folders menu ( 119). To delete all pictures in a selected series, select the appropriate
folder in the Folders>Folder options>Delete menu.
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Selecting a Folder for Storage and Playback: Folders
The Folders item in the playback Folders menu ( 116) can be used to select
all folders for playback, or to view pictures in a selected folder.
FOLDERS
FOLDERS
All folders
1
2
Folder options
Folders
NIKON
TOKYO
OSAKA
KYOTO
Highlight Folders.
Display folder list.
FOLDERS
1/2
PLAYBACK MENU
3
4
Delete
All folders
NIKON
TOKYO
OSAKA
KYOTO
Folders
Slide show
Protect
Hide image
Print set
Auto transfer
Highlight folder. To view pictures in
Select folder and return
to main menu.
all folders, highlight All folders.
Return to playback. Most recent picture
in current folder is displayed. Chosen
folder will be used for storage and
playback until new folder is selected (if
All folders is selected, new pictures will
be stored in folder NIKON).
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Selecting a Folder for Storage
The Folders> Folders item in the setup menu ( 133) is used to select the
folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored. Highlight Folders in the
setup Folders menu and follow steps 1–4 above to select a folder. Until
another folder is chosen, all new pictures will be stored in the selected folder.
Note that folders created with Panorama assist ( 31), Ultra HS ( 88),
and Intvl timer shooting ( 88) can not be used for storage; if such a folder
is selected for playback, new pictures will be stored in the folder NIKON.
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Slide show
SLIDE SHOW
Slide Show
This option is used to play back the pictures in the
current folder an automated “slide show.” Hidden
pictures are not played back.
Start
Frame intvl
Loop
Option
Description
Pause
Start
Start slide show.
Frame intvl Choose how long each picture is displayed.
If this option is checked, slide show will repeat
until center of multi selector is pressed.
Loop
To view a slide show:
SLIDE SHOW
1
2
Start
Frame intvl
Loop
Pause
Highlight Start.
Start slide show.
Pictures will be played back one after the other in the order recorded, with
a pause between each frame. Movies are displayed as still images showing
the movie’s first frame. The following operations can be performed during
the show:
To
Press
Description
Menu shown at right will be displayed.
To resume slide show, highlight Restart
and press center of multi selector. Se-
lect End to end slide show and return
to full-frame playback.
PAUSE
Pause slide
show
Restart
Frame intvl
End
Go forward
or back one
frame
Press multi selector up or left to go back one frame, down or
right to skip ahead to next frame.
End slide show
End slide show and return to full-frame playback.
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PAUSE
When the slide show ends, the pause menu will be
displayed. Press the multi selector to the left to return
to the playback menu, or press the
full-frame playback.
button to exit to
Restart
Frame intvl
End
Changing the Display Interval
FRAME INTVL
The slide show menu on the previous page and the
pause dialog shown above contain a Frame intvl
option for choosing how long each picture will be
displayed. To change the display interval, highlight
Frame intvl and press the center of the multi selector.
The menu of interval settings shown at right will be
displayed; highlight the desired setting and press the
multi selector to the right.
2s
3s
5s
10s
Auto Off
The camera will enter standby mode if no operations are performed for thirty minutes
during a slide show.
Frame Interval
Owing to differences in file size and the speed at which pictures can be read from the
memory card, the actual interval may differ from the value selected.
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Protect
PROTECT
Protect
This option is used to protect pictures from accidental
deletion. Protected files can not be deleted by press-
ing the
button or using the options in the Delete
ON
OFF
menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be
deleted when the memory card is formatted.
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PROTECT
1
2
ON
ON
OFF
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Back
Set
Scroll through pictures. Current pic- Select current picture. Selected pic-
ture shown at center of display.
tures marked by
icon.
Repeat steps 1–2 to select ad-
3
4
ditional pictures. To deselect
picture, select and press multi
selector up or down.
Done
Complete operation.
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Hide image
HIDE IMAGE
Hide Image
When creating a slide show or showing pictures to an
audience, the Hide image option can be used to hide
selected pictures. Hidden pictures are visible only in the
Hide image menu and can not be deleted with the
button or the delete options in the playback and folder
menus. Note, however, that hidden pictures will be
deleted when the memory card is formatted.
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HIDE IMAGE
HIDE IMAGE
1
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ON
OFF
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Back
Set
Scroll through pictures. Current pic- Select current picture. Selected pic-
ture shown at center of display.
tures marked by
icon.
Repeat steps 1–2 to select ad-
3
4
ditional pictures. To deselect
picture, select and press multi
selector up or down.
Done
Complete operation.
“ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN”
If all pictures in the current folder are hidden, the message “ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN”
will be displayed in review and full-frame playback. No pictures can be viewed until
another folder has been selected or Hide image is used to reveal some of the pictures
in the current folder.
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Print set
PRINT SET
Print Set
Print set is used to select pictures for printing on
devices that support PictBridge or Digital Print Order
Format (DPOF), to choose the number of copies to be
printed, and to specify the information to be included
with each print. For information on printing the pic-
tures in the print order, see “More on Playback: Printing
Pictures” ( 79).
Print selection
Delete print set
Option
Description
Print selection Create or modify print order as described below.
Cancel print order. Print marking will be removed from all images,
but no pictures will be deleted.
Delete print set
To create a print order or modify the existing print order:
PRINT SET
PRINT SELECTION
1
2
Print selection
Delete print set
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Highlight Print selection.
Display selection dialog.
PRINT SELECTION
PRINT SELECTION
3
4
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Set
Scroll through pictures. Current pic- Select current picture and set num-
ture shown at center of display.
ber of prints to 1. Selected pictures
marked by icon.
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Use multi selector to specify number
of prints (up to 9). To deselect picture,
press multi selector down when num-
ber of prints is 1. Repeat steps 3–5 to
select additional pictures.
PRINT SELECTION
5
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PRINT SELECTION
Date
Info
Done
: Off
: Off
Done
Complete print order and display menu of print options.
• To print date of recording on all pictures in print order, highlight Date and
press center of multi selector. On will appear next to item.
• To print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order, highlight
Info and press center of multi selector. On will appear next to item.
• To turn selected item off, highlight and press center of multi selector.
To complete print order and return to playback, highlight Done and press cen-
ter of multi selector. Pictures in current print order are indicated by icon in
playback mode.
Print Set
If the menu shown in Step 6 is displayed after a print order is created, the Date and
Info options will be reset.
“Date”
If Date is selected in the print set menu, the date of recording
will appear on any pictures printed using devices that support
the DPOF date function. Note that the information printed on
the image will not be correct unless the camera clock was set
correctly when the picture was taken ( 15).
PRINT SELECTION
Date
Info
: On
: Off
Done
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Auto transfer
Auto Transfer
AUTO TRANSFER
When the camera is connected to a computer running
PictureProject, pictures can be transferred (copied) to
the computer ( 76). PictureProject can be used to
transfer all pictures or only those pictures selected in
advance using Auto transfer (in playback mode, these
Selected images
All images
Cancel transfer
pictures are indicated by a
icon). For more infor-
mation, see the Quick Start Guide and the PicturePro-
ject Reference Manual.
Option
Description
Selected images Select pictures for transfer.
All images
Mark all pictures for transfer.
Cancel transfer Remove transfer marking from all pictures.
Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer
AUTO TRANSFER
SELECTED IMAGES
1
3
2
4
Selected images
All images
Cancel transfer
ON
OFF
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Display selection dialog.
SELECTED IMAGES
SELECTED IMAGES
ON
ON
OFF
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Scroll through pictures. Current pic- Select current picture. Selected pic-
ture shown at center of display. tures marked by icon.
Repeat steps 3–4 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, select
and press multi selector up or down.
5
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Complete operation.
6
Done
Marking All Pictures for Transfer
AUTO TRANSFER
Highlight All images.
1
Selected images
All images
Cancel transfer
Confirmation dialog displayed. Press
multi selector up or down to highlight
option, press center to select:
• Select Yes to select all pictures for
transfer
ALL IMAGES
2
All images will be
transferred. OK?
No
Yes
• Select No to exit without selecting
pictures for transfer
Restrictions on Auto Transfer
No more than 999 pictures can be transferred using Auto transfer. To transfer more
than 999 pictures, use PictureProject to transfer all pictures, or select and transfer pic-
tures in batches of 999 or less.
The COOLPIX 8400 can not be used to transfer pictures selected for transfer with an-
other model of Nikon digital camera. Use the COOLPIX 8400 to reselect the pictures.
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Move image
Move Image
SELECT SOURCE FOLDER
To move pictures to another folder on the memory
card:
NIKON
TOKYO
KOBE
SELECT SOURCE FOLDER
SELECT IMAGE(S)
1
3
2
4
ON
OFF
NIKON
TOKYO
KOBE
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Display selection dialog.
SELECT IMAGE(S)
SELECT IMAGE(S)
ON
ON
OFF
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Scroll through pictures. Current pic- Select current picture. Selected pic-
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tures marked by
icon.
Repeat steps 3–4 to select ad-
SELECT DEST. FOLDER
5
6
ditional pictures. To deselect
picture, select and press multi
selector up or down.
NIKON
TOKYO
KOBE
Display list of destination folders.
Source/Destination Folders
The following can not be selected as source or destination folders:
• Folders created at Ultra HS (folder names begin with “N_”)
• Folders created using Intvl timer shooting (folder names begin with “INTVL”)
• Folders created at a setting of Panorama assist (folder names begin with “P_”)
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SELECT DEST. FOLDER
Highlight destination folder.
7
8
NIKON
TOKYO
KOBE
Confirmation dialog displayed. Press
multi selector up or down to highlight
option, press center to select:
• Select Yes to move pictures to selected
folder
MOVE IMAGE(S)?
Confirm image move
to another folder?
No
Yes
• Select No to exit without moving pic-
tures
CF card format
CF CARD FORMAT
CF Card Format
CF card format formats memory cards for use in the
camera. See “The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format”
WARNING!
All images will be
deleted!
(
112).
No
Format
Small Pic
Small pic.
SMALL PIC
Small pic controls the size of copies created with the
small picture option ( 72). Choose from sizes of
640×480, 320×240, and 160×120.
640x480
320x240
160x120
info.txt
Moving pictures deletes the associated entries from the info.txt file ( 140).
File Names
When a picture is moved, it will be assigned a new file number generated by adding
one to the highest file number in the destination folder. The identifier (DSCN, RSCN,
SSCN, FSCN) and extension (.NEF, .TIF, .JPG, .MOV) will not change.
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The Setup Menu
The setup menu contains the following options:
SET-UP
1/3
2/3
3/3
SET-UP 1/3
Language
Date
Language
131
131–132
133
133–135
136
Date
Folders
Monitor options
Seq. numbers
Shutter sound
Auto off
Folders
Monitor options
Seq. numbers
Shutter sound
Auto off
137
138
SET-UP
CF card format
Controls
Shot confirmation
info.txt
SET-UP 2/3
CF card format
Controls
Shot confirmation
info.txt
138
138–139
140
OFF
OFF
USB
140
141
141
141
Video mode
Reset all
USB
Video mode
Reset all
SET-UP
Date imprint
Firmware version
SET-UP 3/3
Date imprint
Firmware version
142
142
The setup menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to
.
SET-UP
1/3
Language
Date
Folders
Monitor options
Seq. numbers
Shutter sound
Auto off
To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another setting.
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Language
Language
Choose the language for camera menus and mes-
sages from Deutsch (German), English, Español
(Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Neder-
Deutsch
English
Svenska
日本語
p
Es añol
Français
Italiano
Nederlands
lands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish),
(Japanese),
(Traditional
(Simplified Chinese),
Set
Back
Chinese), and
(Korean).
Date
Date
DATE
The date menu contains the following options:
Option
Description
Date
Time zone
Date Set camera to current date and time ( 15–16).
Time Choose home and travel destination time zones; turn
zone daylight saving time on or off.
Choosing Home and Travel Destination Time Zones
Selecting Time zone in the Date menu displays the menu shown in Step 1.
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Time zone
DaylightSaving
London, Casablanca
Time zone
London, Casablanca
Back
DaylightSaving
Set
Highlight Time zone option for
Display map of world time zones.
home ( ) or travel destination ( ).
NEW CITY TIME ZONE
TIME ZONE
3
4
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London, Casablanca
Time zone
DaylightSaving
Madrid, Paris, Berlin
Time zone
Madrid, Paris, Berlin
Back
Set
DaylightSaving
Highlight time zone.*
Return to time zone menu.
*Travel destination time zone can not be same as home time zone. To exit without
changing selected time zone, press button.
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To switch between home and travel destination time zones:
TIME ZONE
SET-UP
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London, Casablanca
Time zone
Language
Date
Folders
DaylightSaving
Madrid, Paris, Berlin
Time zone
Monitor options
Seq. numbers
Shutter sound
Auto off
DaylightSaving
Highlight home ( ) or travel
Select highlighted time zone. Clock
set to time in selected zone.
destination ( ) time zone (dot marks
item currently selected).*
*To turn daylight saving time on or off, highlight DaylightSaving and press multi se-
lector right. Selecting daylight saving time advances time in selected zone one hour.
To exit without changing settings, press
button.
Time Zones
The time zone can not be selected if the date and time have not been set.
The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour
are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour
increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia,
India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time ( 15–16).
GMT +/–
GMT –11
GMT –10
GMT –9
Location
Midway, Samoa
Hawaii, Tahiti
GMT +/–
GMT +1
GMT +2
GMT +3
GMT +4
GMT +5
GMT +6
GMT +7
GMT +8
GMT +9
GMT +10
GMT +11
GMT +12
Location
Madrid, Paris, Berlin
Athens, Helsinki
Alaska, Anchorage
Moscow, Nairobi
Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Islamabad, Karachi
Colombo, Dhaka
Bangkok, Jakarta
Beijing, Hong Kong (HK), Singapore
Tokyo, Seoul
GMT –8 PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver
GMT –7 MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix, La Paz
GMT –6 CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston, Mexico City
GMT –5
GMT –4
GMT –3
GMT –2
GMT –1
GMT
EST (EDT): New York, Toronto, Lima
Caracas, Manaus
Buenos Aires, São Paulo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores
Sydney, Guam
New Caledonia
Auckland, Fiji
London, Casablanca
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Folders
Folders
FOLDERS
In addition to creating, renaming, and deleting folders
(
116–118), the folders option in the setup menu
Folder options
Folders
can be used to select the folder in which subsequent
pictures will be stored ( 119).
Monitor Options
Monitor options
MONITOR OPTIONS
The options in this menu control the quality of the
preview displayed in the monitor, whether pictures
are displayed after shooting (picture review), monitor
brightness and hue, and the welcome screen displayed
when the camera is turned on.
Release speed
Review Options
Brightness
Hue
Start-up Display
Welcome screen
Release Speed
SHUTTER RELEASE SPEED
In P, S, A, and M modes, this option can be used to
minimize the delay between the shutter-release button
being pressed and the picture being taken, at the cost
of a slight drop in the quality of the preview image dis-
played in the monitor.
Normal
Quick response
Option
Description
Normal Priority given to quality of preview image.
Reduces lag between shutter-release button being pressed and shutter be-
ing released when shooting stills (movies are not affected).* Horizontal
lines may appear in preview image; final picture is not affected.
Quick
response
*If a picture is taken during picture review, the focus, exposure, and auto white-bal-
ance settings used in the previous shot will apply to the new picture. To ensure a
quick response, the built-in Speedlight may not fire if a picture is taken during picture
review; optional Speedlights may not fire if Continuous is set to Single ( 88).
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Review Options
This option controls whether pictures are displayed af-
ter shooting in P, S, A, and M modes (picture review).
REVIEW OPTIONS
Review On
Review Off
Option
Description
Review Pictures are displayed for about one second after
On shooting.
Review
Off
Pictures are not displayed after shooting.
Brightness
This option controls monitor brightness. Press the multi
selector up or down to increase or decrease brightness.
The results of any changes are immediately visible in
the center of the display. Press the center of the multi
selector to put the change into effect and return to the
setup menu. To exit without changing monitor bright-
ness, press the multi selector to the left.
BRIGHTNESS
Hue
This option controls monitor hue (tone). The results
are visible in the center of the display. Press the center
of the multi selector to put the change into effect and
return to the setup menu. To exit without changing
monitor hue, press the multi selector to the left.
HUE
“Brightness” and “Hue”
These options can not be adjusted while the EG-CP14 A/V cable is connected ( 75);
changes to brightness and hue are not reflected in the television display.
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Start-up Display
Start-up display controls which display activates when
START-UP DISPLAY
the camera is turned on (the
to switch between displays once the camera is on).
button can be used
Monitor On
Viewfinder On
Option
Description
Monitor turns on at startup. Viewfinder
turns on automatically if monitor is closed.
Monitor On
Viewfinder On Viewfinder turns on at startup.
Welcome Screen
Choose the welcome screen displayed when the cam-
era is turned on.
WELCOME IMAGE SELECT
Disable welcome
Nikon
Select an image
Option
Description
Disable welcome No welcome screen displayed when camera is turned on.
Image shown at right is displayed when
camera is turned on.
Nikon
Choose welcome screen from pictures on
SELECT IMAGE
memory card. Press multi selector left or
right to scroll through pictures, press center
of multi selector to select. To exit without
Select an image
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button.
changing welcome screen, press
Back
Set
Welcome Screen
If Reset all ( 141) is used to reset settings to default values, Welcome screen will be
reset to Nikon. If Select an image is chosen after settings have been reset, the image
last selected for Select an image will be restored.
WELCOME IMAGE SELECT
If Select an image is chosen after a custom welcome screen
has been selected, the confirmation dialog shown at right will
be displayed. Select Yes to replace the existing picture with
Replace current
image?
the new welcome screen, No to exit leaving the welcome
screen unchanged.
No
Yes
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Seq. Numbers
Seq. numbers
SEQ. NUMBERS
Pictures are assigned file names that include a four-digit
file number assigned by adding one to the largest file
number in the current folder. This option controls how
file numbers are assigned when a new folder is created,
a new memory card is inserted, or the memory card
is formatted. For more information on file and folder
names, see “Image File and Folder Names” ( 25).
On
Off
Reset
Option
Description
When new folder is created, new memory card inserted, or memory card
formatted, file numbering continues from last number used. This minimizes
number of images with same file name, making it easier to manage images
after transfer to computer.
On
File numbering reset to 0001 when new folder is created, new memory card
inserted, or memory card formatted.
Off
Clears last file number from memory. If memory card is formatted or empty
memory card inserted before Reset is selected, file numbering will begin from
0001. If memory card already contains pictures, next file number will be gen-
erated by adding one to highest file number in current folder.
Reset
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Shutter Sound
Shutter sound
SHUTTER SOUND
Shutter sound controls the “beep” made by the cam-
era speaker.
On
Off
Option
Description
Camera beeps once to confirm that:
•camera has completed preparations for shooting
•manual focus has been activated
•images have been deleted or memory card formatted
•option other than Normal selected for Lens
•changes have been made to Protect, Hide image, Print set, Auto trans-
fer, Move image, or Slide show>Loop settings
•daylight saving time has been turned on or off
On •On has been selected for Shutter sound
Camera beeps twice to confirm that:
•shutter-release button has been fully pressed to release shutter (no beep will
sound if Release speed is set to Quick response)
If camera beeps three times when shutter-release button is pressed:
•memory card is full or not inserted, or
•batteries are exhausted
Camera beeps continuously during timer countdown (self-timer or re-
mote-control photography).
Confirmation and warning beeps disabled. Voice memos and sound recorded
with movies can still be played back.
Off
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Auto Off
Auto off
AUTO OFF
When operated on battery power, the camera will en-
ter standby mode if no operations are performed for
the length of time selected in the AUTO OFF menu.
Choose from thirty seconds (30s), one minute (1m, the
default setting), five minutes (5m), or thirty minutes
(30m). In standby mode, all camera functions are de-
30s
1m
5m
30m
activated and the camera itself is effectively off, consuming almost no power.
The camera can be reactivated by rotating the mode dial to another setting,
by pressing the
,
, or
buttons, or by pressing the shutter-release
button halfway. Regardless of the option chosen in the AUTO OFF menu,
the monitor will remain on for three minutes when menus are displayed. The
camera will not enter standby mode while connected to a computer.
CF Card Format
CF card format
CF CARD FORMAT
CF card format formats memory cards for use in the
camera. See “The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format”
WARNING!
All images will be
deleted!
(
112).
No
Format
Controls
Controls
CONTROLS
This menu contains the following options:
Option
FUNC
Description
Specify function performed by FUNC button.
FUNC
AE-L, AF-L
AE-L, AF-L Specify function performed by AE/AF-L button.
Using an AC Adapter
When powered by an optional EH-54 AC adapter, the camera will remain on for thirty
minutes if no operations are performed, regardless of the setting chosen in the Auto
off menu. If the camera is connected to a video device, video output will continue
indefinitely after the camera display has turned off.
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FUNC
FUNC
User setting
Assigning frequently-used functions to the FUNC but-
ton allows the selected settings to be adjusted without
accessing the camera menus in P, S, A, and M modes.
White balance
Image quality
Image size
Sensitivity
Continuous
Option
Description
User Setting bank can be selected by pressing FUNC button and ro-
tating command dial ( 95).
User setting
White balance ( 53) can be set by pressing FUNC button and rotat-
ing command dial. White balance can not be fine-tuned using FUNC
button. Camera will measure new value for preset white balance if
FUNC button is kept pressed.
White balance
Image quality ( 33) can be set by pressing FUNC button while ro-
tating command dial.
Image size ( 34) can be set by pressing FUNC button while rotat-
ing command dial.
Image quality
Image size
Sensitivity
Sensitivity (ISO equivalency;
51) can be set by pressing FUNC but-
ton while rotating command dial.
Continuous option ( 88) can be selected by pressing FUNC button
while rotating command dial.
Continuous
AE-L, AF-L
AE-L, AF-L
By default, both focus and exposure are locked when
the AE/AF-L button is pressed. If desired, the button
can be set to lock only one of focus and exposure.
AE-L & AF-L
AE-L
AF-L
Option
Description
AE-L&AF-L AE/AF-L button locks both focus and exposure.
AE/AF-L button locks exposure only. Focus locks when shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
AE/AF-L button locks focus only. Exposure locks when shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
AE-L
AF-L
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Shot Confirmation
Shot confirmation
OFF
SHOT CONFIRMATION
If On is selected for this option, the self-timer lamp
will light after shooting to confirm that the shutter has
been released. When Multi-shot 16 or 5 shot buffer
is selected for Continuous, the lamp will light after all
pictures in the series have been taken. The lamp will
not light at a setting of Ultra HS or if the flash fired
when the picture was taken.
On
Off
info.txt
info.txt
OFF
INFO.TXT
When pictures are recorded with On selected for
info.txt, information about each image is added to
an independent text file (“info.txt”) stored in the same
folder as the picture. When the contents of the mem-
ory card are viewed on a computer, this file can be read
with a text browser such as Notepad or SimpleText. If
On
Off
Off (the default option) is selected, photo information will no longer be re-
corded to the info.txt file. Information about pictures recorded when Off is
selected can still be viewed in the photo information display ( 68–69).
When On is selected, the following information is recorded:
•File number and type
•Camera type and firmware version
•Metering mode
•Image adjustment
•Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)
•White balance
•Exposure mode
•Shutter speed
•Aperture
•Exposure compensation
•Image sharpening
•Date of recording
•Image size and quality
•Saturation control
•Focal length and digital zoom fac- •Active focus area
tor
Images are listed in the order recorded, separated by a blank line.
info.txt
The info.txt file can not be transferred to a computer using PictureProject. It can be
copied using normal Explorer or Finder operations when the camera USB option is set
to Mass storage.
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USB
USB
USB
USB configures the camera for connection to a com-
puter or printer. See “Viewing Pictures on a Comput-
er” ( 76) and “Printing Pictures: Printing Via Direct
USB Connection” ( 80).
PTP
Mass storage
Video Mode
Video mode
VIDEO MODE
Before connecting the camera to a video device such as
a television or VCR ( 75), choose a video mode set-
ting that matches the video standard used by the de-
vice. The camera supports NTSC and PAL standards.
NTSC
PAL
Reset All
Reset all
RESET ALL
Restore settings to default values.
Reset all settings
to default values
Option
Description
No Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged.
Restore all settings except shooting mode, exposure
Reset mode, Language, Date, Video mode, and USB to
default values.
No
Reset
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Date Imprint
Date imprint
DATE IMPRINT
The date imprint option is used to imprint the date or
the date and time of recording on pictures as they are
recorded to the memory card. It can not be used to
imprint a date stamp on pictures after recording.
Off
Date
Date and time
Option
Description
Off
Time and date do not appear on pictures.
Date is imprinted on pictures taken while this
option is in effect.
Date
Date
Date and time are imprinted on pictures tak-
and time en while this option is in effect.
Firmware Version
Firmware version
Select this option to display the current camera firm-
ware version. Press the multi selector to the left to
return to the setup menu.
E8400 Ver.1.0
Back
Date Imprint
Data imprinted at a size of
be difficult to read.
(640×480),
(1,024×768), or
(1,280×960) may
Regardless of the setting chosen, the date is not imprinted in movie ( 58) or panora-
ma assist ( 31) mode or at an image quality of RAW ( 33) or Continuous settings
of Continuous H, Ultra HS, or 5 shot buffer ( 88).
Imprinted data form a permanent part of the image and will
appear whenever the image is printed, regardless of whether
the date option is chosen in the Print set menu. At settings
other than Off, a date imprint icon appears in the shooting
display during shooting. Check before shooting to make sure
that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date.
8M
1/
The date is recorded in the order selected in the DATE menu. Date imprint can not be
selected if the camera clock has not been set ( 15–16).
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Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for
this camera. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details.
Rechargeable •Additional EN-EL7 rechargeable Li-ion batteries are available
batteries/ from your retailer or local Nikon representative
Battery packs/ •EN-EL7e rechargeable Li-ion batteries (with charge indicators;
AC adapters not available in some areas)
•MB-CP10 battery pack
•EH-54 AC adapter
Carrying case CS-CP20 soft case
PC card adapters EC-AD1 PC card adapter
Converter lenses •FC-E9 fisheye converter (0.2×)
(require lens •WC-E75 wide-angle converter (0.75×)
adapter ring) •TC-E3ED telephoto converter (3×)
•TC-E3PF telephoto converter (3×)
Lens adapter rings •UR-E14 lens adapter ring for WC-E75
•UR-E15 lens adapter ring for TC-E3ED and TC-E3PF
•UR-E16 lens adapter ring for FC-E9
Lens hoods HN-CP12 lens hood
COOLPIX filters •Nikon FF-CP10 NC neutral color (NC) filter
•Nikon FF-CP10 CPL circular polarizing filter
•Nikon FF-CP10 ND4 neutral density (ND) filter
Optional Speedlights •SB-800, SB-600
and accessories •SC-29 and SC-28 sync cables for off-camera flash unit
Use Only Nikon-Approved Flash Accessories
Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250V applied to the
accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but could damage the sync
circuitry of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not in the list above,
contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information.
Converters, Lens Hoods, and Filters
Converter lenses and attachments can not be used with lens hoods or with the COOLPIX
filters listed above. Remove any filters or hoods before attaching a converter.
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Approved Memory Cards
The following cards have been tested and approved for use with the COOLPIX
8400:
Nikon
EC-CF
All capacities
CompactFlash (SDCFB) 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB
SanDisk
Ultra (SDCFH)
Ultra II (SDCFH)
4× USB
128MB, 256MB, 512MB
256MB
16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB,
512MB
8× USB
12× USB
16× USB
Lexar Media
64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB
24× USB
24× WA USB
Renesas Technology
(Hitachi)
Compact FLASH HB28
128MB, 256MB, 512MB
1GB, 2GB, 4GB
Microdrive
Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. For more details on
the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.
Memory Cards
• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory
cards from the camera.
• Format memory cards before first use.
• Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove
memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the
power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied
to a computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in
damage to the camera or card.
• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this precaution could dam-
age the card.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.
• Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.
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Caring for Your Camera
To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following
precautions when storing or using the device:
Keep dry
Do not drop
The device will be damaged if im-
mersed in water or subjected to high
levels of moisture.
The product may malfunction if sub-
jected to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the
vicinity of equipment that generates
strong electromagnetic radiation or
magnetic fields. Strong static charges
or the magnetic fields produced by
equipment such as radio transmitters
could interfere with the display, dam-
age data stored on the memory card,
or affect the product’s internal circuitry.
Handle the lens and all moving parts
with care
Do not apply force to the lens, monitor,
or to the connector, card slot, or bat-
tery chamber covers. These parts are
especially susceptible to damage.
Do not point the lens at strong light
sources for extended periods
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun
or other strong light sources for ex-
tended periods when using or storing
the camera. Intense light may cause
deterioration in the CCD image sen-
sor, producing a white blur effect in
photographs.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such
as occur when entering or leaving a
heated building on a cold day, can
cause condensation inside the device.
To prevent condensation, place the de-
vice in a carrying case or a plastic bag
before exposing it to sudden changes
in temperature.
Turn the product off before removing or
disconnecting the power source
Do not unplug the product or remove
the batteries while the product is on, or
while images are being recorded or de-
leted. Forcibly cutting power in these
circumstances could result in loss of
data or in damage to product memory
or internal circuitry. To prevent an ac-
cidental interruption of power, avoid
carrying the product from one place
to another while the AC adapter (avail-
able separately) is connected.
The AF-Assist Illuminator LED
The light-emitting diode (LED) used in
the AF-assist illuminator conforms to
the following IEC standard:
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
IEC60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001
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Cleaning
Lens/Electronic Viewfinder
One key to preserving the condition of these glass parts is to not touch them
with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device
with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream
of air out the other). To remove fingerprints or other stains that can not be
removed with a blower, wipe the lens or viewfinder with a soft cloth, using
a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works out to the
edges.
Monitor
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor or electronic viewfinder break, care should be taken to
avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the
monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Body
Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with
a cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly.
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Notes on the Monitor and Electronic Viewfinder
• The monitor and electronic viewfinder may contain a few pixels that are always lit or
that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD displays, and does
not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the product will not be affected.
• When you frame bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either
end may appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “smear,” does not ap-
pear in the final photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may
appear in movies.
• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
• The monitor is lit by an LED backlit. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, con-
tact your Nikon service representative.
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Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is
off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the
camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for
long periods, run the battery flat and remove it from the camera to prevent
leakage. Store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant, but do not
store the camera case (available separately) in a plastic bag, as this may cause
the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to
absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. Do not store the
camera with naptha or camphor moth balls or in locations that:
•are poorly ventilated or damp
•are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as
televisions or radios
•are exposed to temperatures below –10°C (14°F) or above 50°C (122°F; for
example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a sunny day)
•are subject to humidities of over 60%
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a
month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before put-
ting the camera away again.
When the battery is not in use, replace the terminal cover and store the bat-
tery in a cool, dry place. The battery should be recharged at least once a year;
run the battery flat before returning it to storage.
Batteries
• Check the battery level when taking the camera out and charge the battery if neces-
sary ( 9). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will
result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery
when taking pictures on important occasions.
• For increased battery life, use the electronic viewfinder where possible.
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery
is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare
batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery
may recover some of its charge.
• Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning.
• Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance
with local regulations.
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Error Messages
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in
the monitor and how to deal with them.
Display
Problem
Solution
Set clock to current date and
time.
Clock not set.
15
9
(Flashes)
WARNING!!
BATTERY EXHAUSTED
Battery exhausted.
Charge battery.
Battery inserted in camera is
not EN-EL7.*
THIS BATTERY
CANNOT BE USED
Use EN-EL7 battery.
9
Cease use and take battery
to Nikon-authorized service
representative.
BATTERY ERROR Battery malfunction.*
—
—
Battery can no longer be Replace with new EN-EL7
REPLACE BATTERY
used.
battery.
Turn camera off and confirm
that memory card is correctly 12
inserted.
Camera can not detect mem-
ory card.
NO CARD PRESENT
•Use approved card.
•Check that connectors are
clean.
•Turn camera off and con- 12
firm that memory card is
correctly inserted.
144
—
THIS CARD
CANNOT BE USED
Error accessing memory card.
WARNING!!
THIS CF CARD
CANNOT BE READ
Press multi selector down to
CARD IS NOT
FORMATTED
Memory card has not been highlight FORMAT and press
formatted for use in camera. center to format card, or turn
camera off and replace card.
112
No
Format
Camera in shooting mode: •Reduce image quality or 33
Insufficient memory to re- size.
cord pictures at current set- •Insert new memory card or 12,
tings.
delete pictures.
114
OUT OF MEMORY
Camera connected to com-
puter: Not enough space on
memory card to record infor-
mation need for transfer.
Disconnect camera, delete
unwanted pictures, and try
again.
78,
114
*Err appears in control panel.
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Display
Problem
Solution
•Memory card has not •Reformat memory card.
been formatted for use in
112
camera, or error occurred
while saving picture.
•Camera has run out of •Insert new memory card 12,
file numbers. or delete pictures. 114
IMAGE CANNOT
BE SAVED
•Camera can not copy •Copies can not be created 71, 72
picture using quick edit from movies or from oth-
or crop options.
er copies.
No pictures on memory To view pictures, select
card, or current folder folder containing pictures 119
CARD CONTAINS
NO IMAGES
contains no images.
in Folders menu.
Select another folder or
All pictures in current fold- use Hide image to change
ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN
MONITOR OFF*
123
er are hidden.
hidden status of pictures in
current folder.
Monitor has been left on Turn camera off and wait a
for extended period, acti- few minutes before turning 14
vating circuit protection. camera on again.
Battery temperature not in Wait until temperature re-
range 0–40°C/32–104°F. turns to operating range.
—
File created by computer or View file on computer or
different make of camera. correct make of camera.
FILE CONTAINS
NO IMAGE DATA
76
Attempt to delete protect- Remove protection before
THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE
DELETED
122
ed picture.
deleting picture.
Remove hidden or protect-
ed marking from pictures.
Folder can not be deleted if
it contains pictures not cre-
ated with COOLPIX 8400.
No need to specify new
time zone if travel destina-
tion is in same time zone as
home location.
Folder contains hidden
or protected pictures, or
pictures not created with
COOLPIX 8400.
122,
123
THE FOLDER CANNOT
BE DELETED
Travel destination is in
same time zone as home
location.
NEW CITY IS IN THE
CURRENT TIME ZONE
131
WARNING! MODE DIAL
IS NOT IN THE PROPER
POSITION
WARNING!!
NO MENU INAUTO MODE
PLEASE USEANOTHER MODE
Mode dial positioned be- Rotate mode dial to select
8
8
tween two modes.*
desired mode.
Choose another mode before
button pressed in
mode.
pressing
button.
*Err appears in control panel.
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Display
Problem
Solution
Speedlight prevented Remove finger or other object
from popping up when from Speedlight and press shutter-
required for additional release button halfway.
lighting.*
SPEEDLIGHT IS IN THE
CLOSED POSITION
19
—
•Object caught be-
After removing any obstructions,
tween lens and cam-
turn camera off and then on
era body.
LENS ERROR*
again. If error persists, contact
•Error has occurred
retailer or Nikon service repre-
during lens opera-
sentative.
tion.
USB cable disconnect- If computer displays error, click
ed or memory card re- OK to exit Picture Project. Turn
moved while pictures camera off, reconnect cable or
are being printed or replace memory card, and resume
12
77
COMMUNICATIONS
ERROR
transferred.*
printing or transfer.
Press multi selector up or down
to highlight option and press cen-
ter to select. Select Resume to 84
resume printing, Cancel to exit
without printing all images.
Problem during print-
ing.
PRINTER ERROR
Turn camera off, unplug optional
Error has occurred in AC adapter (if using), remove and
SYSTEM ERROR
camera’s internal cir- reinsert battery, and turn camera 10
cuitry.*
on. If error persists, contact retail-
er or Nikon representative.
*Err appears in control panel.
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Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the
page numbers listed in the right-most column for information on solving the
problems listed here.
Electronically-Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the display and
the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused
by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace
the battery, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter
(available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter, and turn the
camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer
or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as de-
scribed above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to the memory
card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the memory
card will not be affected.
Problem
Solution
Camera turns off •Battery is low.
without warning •Battery is cold.
•Camera is off.
17
147
14
•Battery is not correctly inserted or battery-chamber cover is 10
not properly latched.
•Battery is exhausted.
•AC adapter (available separately) is not properly connected.
•Camera is in energy-saving mode. Press shutter-release but- 14
ton halfway.
17
—
Control panel is
blank
•Camera is shooting time-lapse movie.
•Interval-timer shooting in progress.
•Electronic viewfinder is on. Press
•Lens cap is on. Remove lens cap.
62
90
4
button.
1
•USB cable is connected. Disconnect USB cable.
•A/V cable is connected. Disconnect A/V cable.
•Camera is shooting time-lapse movie.
77
75
62
90
Monitor is blank
•Interval-timer shooting in progress.
•Indicators are hidden. Press
played.
•Slide show is in progress.
button until indicators are dis- 5,
Indicators are not
displayed
65
120
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Problem
Solution
•Ambient lighting too bright: use electronic viewfinder.
•Monitor brightness needs adjustment.
•Monitor is dirty: clean monitor.
4
Monitor is
hard to read
134
146
65
•Camera is in playback mode.
•Battery is exhausted.
17
No picture is •Number of exposures remaining is zero: insufficient memory to 21
taken when
shutter-
record picture at current image quality and size settings.
•Flash indicator blinks: flash is charging.
20
release button •Camera displays “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED”: memory card is 112
is pressed
not formatted for use in camera.
•Camera displays “NO CARD PRESENT”: no memory card insert- 12
ed.
•Flash is off.
•Flash window is blocked.
•Subject is outside range of flash.
•Exposure compensation is too low.
•Shutter speed blinks: shutter speed too fast.
•Aperture blinks: f/-number too high.
37
19
38
44
47
48
44
47
48
Pictures are
too dark
(underexposed)
Pictures are •Exposure compensation is too high.
too bright •Shutter speed blinks: shutter speed too slow.
(overexposed) •Aperture blinks: f/-number too low.
•Subject not in focus area when shutter-release button was 100
Pictures are
pressed halfway or AE/AF-L button was pressed.
out of focus •Camera can not focus on selected subject using autofocus. Use 22
focus lock.
•Camera shook during shot: choose faster shutter speed. If shut- 47
ter speed can not be increased without causing underexposure:
◆
Use flash
37
51
48
◆
◆
Pictures are
blurred
Raise sensitivity (ISO equivalency)
Select larger aperture (smaller f/-number)
To minimize blur at slow shutter speeds:
◆
Use Best Shot Selector (BSS)
Mount camera on tripod and use self-timer
91
41
◆
Pictures con-
tain randomly-
spaced bright
pixels (“noise”)
Bright specks
in picture
•Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) too high.
•Shutter speed too slow. At shutter speeds of ¼s or slower, turn 109
noise reduction on.
51
18
Flash is reflecting from particles in air. Turn flash off or zoom in.
37
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Problem
Solution
•Flash is off. Flash turns off automatically when:
◆
Focus mode is set to
(infinity)
40
◆
Landscape, Sunset, Night landscape, Museum, Fire- 26
works show, Close up, Copy, Panorama assist, Sports,
or Dusk/Dawn selected in scene mode
◆
◆
Option other than Time-lapse movie is selected in movie 58
mode.
Option other than Single or Intvl timer shooting selected 88
for Continuous
Flash does not
fire
◆
◆
◆
◆
BSS or AE-BSS is on
Lens is set to option other than Normal
Speedlight cntrl is set to Internal off
91
97
105
Optional Speedlight is attached and Speedlight cntrl set 105
to Auto
•Image quality set to RAW or HI.
33
88
94
97
103
•Multi-shot 16 or Ultra HS selected for Continuous.
•Black&white selected for Saturation control.
•Option other than Normal selected for Lens.
•Off selected for Zoom options>Digital tele.
•Self-timer is off.
Digital zoom
unavailable
41
ML-L3 remote
control can not
be used
•Museum, Fireworks show, or Sports selected in scene 29
mode.
•Camera is in movie mode.
•White balance does not match light source.
•Color saturation is too low or too high.
58
53
94
Colors are
unnatural
File can not be File has been overwritten or renamed by computer or other
played back make of camera.
—
Can not use •Pictures are displayed in quick review.
quick edit or •Picture can not be cropped or edited.
crop options •Not enough memory on memory card. Delete pictures.
65
71–73
114
58
72
71
•Picture is a movie.
•Picture was created with small picture option.
in on picture
Can not zoom
•Picture has been cropped to below 320× 240.
No picture
A/V cable not correctly connected, TV not tuned to video 75,
displayed on TV channel, or Video mode not set correctly.
141
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Problem
Solution
•Camera is off.
14
•AC adapter (available separately) is not properly connected, 11
or batteries are exhausted.
•USB cable is not correctly connected, or card not properly 12, 77
inserted in card reader or card slot.
•USB item in setup menu set to PTP when camera connect- 77
ed to computer running Windows 2000, Windows Me, or
Windows 98 SE.
PictureProject
does not start
when camera
is connected or
memory card
inserted in card
reader or card
slot
•Camera is not registered in Device Manager (Windows only).
See PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) for further in-
formation.
—
Specifications
Type
E8400 digital camera
8.0 million
Effective pixels
2
CCD
3˝ CCD; total pixels: 8.31 million
Image size (pixels)
•
•
•
3,264×2,448 (8M)
2,048×1,536 (3M)
1,024×768 (PC)
•
•
•
3,264×2,176 (3:2)
1,600×1,200 (2M)
640×480 (TV)
•
•
2,592×1,944 (5M)
1,280×960 (1M)
Lens
3.5× Zoom-Nikkor ED lens
Focal length
f/-number
Construction
F=6.1–21.6mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 24–85mm)
f/2.6–f/4.9
10 elements in 7 groups (includes 2 glass-molded ED lens elements)
Digital zoom
Up to 4× (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 340mm)
Autofocus (AF)
Ranging AF using AF ranging sensor and contrast-detect
through-the-lens (TTL) AF with AF-assist illuminator
50cm (1´8˝)–∞; 3cm (1.2˝)–∞ (W)/20cm (7.9˝)–∞ (T) in macro
and manual focus modes
Focus range
Focus-area selection Center; auto 5-area multi AF; manual 9-area multi AF
AF-assist illuminator Class 1 LED product (IEC60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001); max. output: 1900µW
Viewfinder
0.44˝, 235,000-dot, polysilicon TFT color LCD viewfinder
Approximately 0.2–0.7×
Approximately 97% horizontal and 97% vertical
Magnification
Frame coverage
Diopter adjustment –3–+1m–1
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged EN-EL7 battery operated at an
ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
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Monitor
1.8˝, 134,000-dot, High Transmissive Advanced TFT LCD monitor
with brightness and hue adjustment
Frame coverage
Approximately 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (shooting)
Exposure
Metering
Four mode through-the-lens (TTL) metering:
•256-segment matrix
•Center-weighted
•Spot
•Spot AF area
Exposure control
Range
Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-prior-
ity auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure compensation
(–2.0–+2.0EV in 1 3 EV steps), autoexposure bracketing, AE-BSS
W: 0–+18.5EV
T: +1.5–+18.5EV
Shutter
Speed
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
2–13,000 s (auto and exposure mode P), 8–13,000 s (exposure modes S
and A), BULB/TIME (max. 10 min.) and 8–13,000 s (exposure mode M),
1
30–18,000s (Ultra HS). Maximum at some apertures is 11,500 s.
Aperture
Range
Seven-blade iris diaphragm.
Ten settings in steps of 1 3 EV (to minimum of f/7.9)
Sensitivity
Self-timer
Approximately equivalent to ISO 50, 100, 200, 400; Auto
10s or 3s; can be used with supplied ML-L3 remote control
Built-in Speedlight
Range (Auto ISO)
Sync method
W: 0.5–6.0m/1´8˝–19´8˝
Standard i-TTL flash
T: 0.5–3.0m/1´8˝–9´10˝
Accessory shoe
Sync contact
Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock
X-contact only
Storage
Media
File system
Type I and II CompactFlash™ (CF) and Microdrive cards
Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)*, Exif
2.2†, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
File formats
Uncompressed: RAW (NEF), TIFF-RGB
Compressed: JPEG-baseline-compliant (1:2, 1:4, 1:8, 1:16)
Movies: QuickTime Sound files: WAV
Interface
USB 2.0 high speed
Video output
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
Supported
languages
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, French, Ger-
man, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Swedish
* A standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes.
† Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras. Version 2.2 allows information stored with
pictures to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant printers.
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I/O terminals
DC in; digital I/O (audio-visual out and USB)
Power sources
•One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL7 lithium-ion battery (supplied)
•MB-CP10 battery pack (available separately) with six AA (LR6)
alkaline, lithium, NiCad, or NiMH batteries
•EH-54 AC adapter (available separately)
Battery life
Dimensions
Approximately 260 shots (EN-EL7; based on CIPA standard*)
113×82×75mm/4.4˝×3.2˝×3.0˝ (W×H×D)
Approximate weight 400g (14oz) without battery or memory card
Operating environment
Temperature
Humidity
0–40°C (32–104°F)
Less than 85% (no condensation)
* Industry standard for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 25°C (77°F); zoom adjusted with
each shot, built-in Speedlight fired with every other shot, image mode set to NORMAL/
.
MH-56 Battery Charger
Rated input
AC100–240V,50/60Hz,0.19–0.12A
Charging output
DC 8.4 V/800mA
Compatible batteries Nikon EN-EL7 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging time Approximately 2.5hrs when no charge remains
Operating temperature 0–40°C (+32–104°F)
Dimensions
Length of cord
Weight
75mm×30mm × 85mm/3.0˝×1.2˝×3.3˝ (W×H×D)
Approximately 1800mm (70.9˝)
Approximately 94g (3.3oz), excluding power cable
EN-EL7 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Type
Rated capacity
Dimensions
Rechargeablelithium-ionbattery
7.4 V/1100 mAh
36 mm × 56 mm × 16 mm/1.4˝ × 2.2˝ × 0.6˝ (W×H×D, ex-
cluding projections)
Weight
Approximately 70 g (2.5 oz), excluding terminal cover
Specifications
Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance
and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index
Symbols
AE/AF-L button, 22, 139
AE lock, 98
C
,
, 95
Camera strap, ii, 2
CF card, see Memory card
CF card format, 112
Clock, see Date
50, 100, 200, 400, 51
AF, see Autofocus
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
AF●, see Focus indicator
AF area mode, 100
AF-assist illuminator, 21
AF ranging sensor, 101
AF system, 101
Aperture, 45–50
Audio, see Movies, Voice
memo
Audio/video out connector, 75
Auto bracketing, 107–108
Auto-focus mode, 101
Autofocus, 20
, 34–36
, see Auto mode
, see Image mode
, see Movie mode
, see Playback mode
button, 37–38
Close ups, 29, 40, 56
Command dial, 3
CompactFlash™, see Memory
cards
Compression, see Image quality
Computer, see E-mail, Printing
pictures, Transfer
Continuous, 38, 88–90
Contrast, see Image adjust-
ment
button, 44, 74
and
/
buttons, 67, 70, 74
button, 23, 41, 57, 65
button, 4, 135
,
,
,
,
, 17
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
continuous (AF-C), 59, 101 Controls, 138–139
,
,
,
,
hybrid, 101
Copying pictures, see Move
, 27–31
single (AF-S), 59, 101
standard, 101
image, Transfer
Cropped copies, 70–71
,
,
,
,
, 37–39
,
, 40
Auto off, 14, 138
Auto mode, 17–21
Auto transfer, 126–127
, 53
D
, 4
, 44
,
,
,
, 59
,
, 94
Date, 15–16, 131–132
,
,
, 142
,
,
,
,
, 53–55
Date, 15–16, 79, 131–132
printing on pictures, 79, 125
Date imprint, 142
DCF, 155
,
,
, 87
, 88–90
B
,
,
Backlit subjects, 30, 37, 73
BASIC, 33
Batteries, ii–iii, 9–11, 15, 143,
147, 151, 156
EN-EL7, 10–11, 143, 156
charging, 9
Battery charger (MH-56), 9, 156
Best Shot Selector, see BSS
Black-and-white
movies, 58
,
, 93
, 57
Delete, 114–115
Deleting pictures, 23, 57, 65,
114–115
,
,
,
,
,
,
, 97
, 96
, 74
all pictures, 115
, 122
, 123
, 124–125
during shooting, 23, 57
in full-frame playback, 65
selected pictures, 114
with folder, 118
, 126–127
, 128–129
photographs, 94
Blur, 20, 27–31, 37, 41, 91,
152.
Design Rule for Camera File
System, see DCF
A
A (aperture-priority auto)
mode, 45, 48
Brightness, 134
BSS, 91–92
Digital Print Order Format,
see DPOF
, 93
, 96
,
,
, 91–92
Digital tele, 103
Diopter adjustment, 19
button, 5, 65
D-Lighting, 73
DPOF, 79, 81, 83–84, 124
BULB, see Bulb/Time, Long
time-exposures
Bulb/Time, 99
Accessory shoe, 2 , 104
AC adapter, 11, 143
AE-L icon, 31, 63, 98
AE-L, AF-L, 139
B/W movie 320, 58
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E
Folders, 116–119, 133
M
Electronic viewfinder, see
Viewfinder
Electronic VR, 60
E-mail, 34, 72
choosing for playback, 119 M (manual) mode, 45, 49–50
creating, 116
deleting, 118
Macro close-up, 40
Memory cards
renaming, 117
approved, 144
Exif 2.2, 155
storing pictures in, 113
Formatting, see Memory card,
formatting
Framing guides, 5
Framing pictures, 18–19, 22, 100 Metering, 87
FUNC, 139
FUNC button, 26, 49, 59, 139
formatting, 112
insertion and removal of,
12–13
Exif Print, see Exif 2.2
Exposure bracketing, 108
Exposure BSS, 91
Exposure compensation, 44
Exposure information, see
Photo information
Exposure lock, 22
Exposure metering, see Metering
Exposure mode, 45–50
Exposure options, 98–99
EXTRA, 33
button, 26, 85, 113
MF-AF button, 40, 56
MH-56, see Battery charger
Microdrive, see Memory cards
Microphone, 2, 58, 74
ML-L3, see Remote control
Mode dial, 8
Monitor, 3–5, 133–135
brightness and hue, 134
framing pictures in, 20
indicators in, 4–5
opening and closing, 7
Monitor options, 133–135
Monochrome, see Black-and-
white, Sepia
MOV, see Image files
Move image, 128–129
Movies, 58–64
H
, 88
HI, 33, 66
Hidden pictures, 115, 118, 123
Hide image, 123
Hue, 134
F
Files, see Image files
File numbering, 25, 136
Fill flash, 30, 37–38
FINE, 33
Hybrid AF, see Autofocus
I
Image adjustment, 93
Image files, 25
Firmware, 142
Image mode, 33–36
Image quality, 33, 35–36
Image sharpening, 96
Image size, 34–36
Infinity, see Focus
info.txt, 140
Information, see Photo infor-
mation
Interval timer photography,
88, 90
Firmware version, 142
Fixed aperture, 103
Flash, 17, 20–21, 37–39, 88,
97, 104–106
built-in, 2, 37–39, 155
mode, 26–31, 37–38, 105
optional, 104–106, 143
range, 38, 155
recording, 61–63
viewing, 64
Movie mode, 58–60
Movie options, 58–60
Moving pictures, 128–129
Multi selector, 8
Flash exp. comp., 104
Flash exposure compensation,
104
ISO, see Sensitivity
My menu, 85, 111
J
Flash indicator, 20
N
JPEG, 25, 33, 155
JPG, see Image files
Flexible program, 46
Focus, 20–22, 40, 59, 97,
100–102. See also Autofocus
manual, 56, 102
NEF, see Image files
Nikon Capture, 34
Noise, 27, 50, 51, 109
Noise reduction, 27, 109
Noise reduction, 109
NORM (NORMAL), 33
NR, 109
NTSC, see Video mode
Number of exposures remaining,
4, 17, 36
L
, 88
Language, 15–16, 131
Language, choosing, 15–16, 131
Lens, 2, 18, 97, 154
Lens, 97
Lens, converter, 97, 143
Lens adapter ring, 97, 143
Lens ring, 2
mode, 26–31, 40
Focus area, 5, 100
Focus confirmation, 102
Focus indicator, 20
Focus information, see Focus
confirmation, Photo infor-
mation
O
Long time-exposures, 50, 99
Focus lock, 22
Focus options, 100–102
On/off, see Power switch
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P
Back light, 30
Beach/Snow, 28
Close up, 29
Dusk/Dawn, 31
Copy, 30
Fireworks show, 29
Landscape, 28
Museum, 29
Night landscape, 28
Night portrait, 27
Panorama assist, 30,
31–32
TIF, see Image files
P (programmed auto) mode,
45–46
TIFF, 33, 36, 66, 155
Time-lapse movies, 58–59,
62–63
Time zone, 15–16, 131–132
Timer, see Interval timer pho-
tography, Self-timer
Transfer, 76–78, 126–127
marking pictures for,
126–127
PAL, see Video mode
Panorama, 30–32
Passive AF, see Autofocus
Photo information, 68–69
PictBridge, 80–84
PLAYBACK MENU, 113–129
Playback mode, 64, 65–74
Playing pictures back, 23, 64,
65–84
Tripod, 3, 27, 42, 152
button, see Zoom, buttons
full frame, 65–74
in quick review, 23–24
movie playback, 64
on a computer, 76–78
on a TV, 75
Power switch, 2, 14
53–55
Printing pictures, 79–84. See
also Date imprint, DPOF
Print set, 124–125
Print size, 34
Party/Indoor, 27
Portrait, 27
Sports, 31
Sunset, 28
Self-portraits, 7, 41–43
Self-timer, 41–43
Self-timer lamp, 2, 41–42
Sensitivity, 51–52
Sepia, 58
Sepia movie 320, 58
Seq. numbers, 136
SET-UP menu, 130–142
SHOOTING menu, 85–112
Shot confirmation, 140
Show all menus, 85
Shutter-release button, 2, 7
Shutter-release delay, see Self-
timer
Shutter sound, 137
Shutter speed, 45–50
Slide show, 120–121
Slide shows, 120–121
Small pic, 129
U
USB, 141
USB, 76–78, 80, 141
cable (UC-E6), 77, 80
User setting, 95
V
VCR, 75
Vibration reduction, see Blur,
Electronic VR
Video cable (EG-CP14), 75
Video mode, 75, 141
Viewfinder, 4–5, 18–19, 135
focus, 19
framing pictures in, 18
Voice memos, 25, 74
Volume, 64, 74
Protect, 122
Protected pictures, 112, 115,
118, 122
Q
Quality, see Image quality
button, 23
Quick edit, 72–73
Quick review, 23
QuickTime, see Movies
W
WAV, see Voice memos
Welcome screen, 135
White balance, 53–55
bracketing, 107
R
RAW, 33, 36, 155
converting to TIFF, 66
Red-eye reduction, 37, 39
Release speed, 133
Remote control, 42–43, 50, 99
Reset, 110
Reset all, 141
Resizing pictures, 72, 129
Review options, 134
fine tuning, 54
preset, 55
Smear, 146
Wide angle, see Zoom
button, see Zoom, buttons
Speaker, 3, 64, 74
Speedlight, see Flash
Speedlight cntrl, 105
Speedlight opt., 104–106
Standby mode, 14, 138
Start-up display, 135
Support information, 1
Z
Zoom, 18–19, 103
buttons, 18
digital, 18, 19, 103
indicator, 18
S
optical, 18, 103
playback, 70–71
Zoom options, 103
T
S (shutter-priority auto) mode,
45, 47
Saturation control, 94
SB●, see Flash indicator
Scene mode, 26–32
Telephoto, see Zoom
Television, 75, 138, 141
connecting to, 75
Thumbnail playback, 67
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No reproduction in any form of this manual, in
whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical
articles or reviews), may be made without written
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