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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 2 Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by Apical Limited. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 This icon indicates that more infor- mation is available elsewhere in this More on Photography manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Movies More on Playback The Shooting Menu The Playback Menu The Setup Menu Technical Notes Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    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.
  • Page 5 When connecting cables to the input this precaution could result in electric and output jacks, use only the cables shock. provided or sold by Nikon for the pur- pose, to maintain compliance with Observe proper precautions when han- product regulations.

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices • No part of the manuals included with • Nikon will not be held liable for any this product may be reproduced, trans- damages resulting from the use of this mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval product. system, or translated into any language •...
  • Page 7 Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    A: Aperture-Priority Auto.................. M: Manual ....................... Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) ............White Balance (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) ........... Manual Focus (P, S, A, M, and Modes Only) ..........Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 9 CF Card Format ....................112 The Playback Menu 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 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 10 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and Speedlights) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog - ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion: http://nikonimaging.com/...

  • Page 12: Parts Of The Camera

    FUNC button Self-timer lamp ( 41, 42) 26, 50, 60, 139) AF-assist illuminator (LED; 21, 145, 154) Shot confi rmation lamp ( 140) Lens ring removed Battery-chamber cover latch Battery-chamber cover 10, 11) Tripod socket Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 13 DC-IN connector Lens ring Digital I / O (USB) and audio / video (A / V) / MF (focus mode / out connector manual focus) button 75, 77, 80) 40, 57) Speaker ( 64, 74) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 14: The Shooting Display (Monitor / Electronic Viewfi Nder)

    Use the button to switch between the monitor and viewfi nder. 1/125 1/125 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 15 15 15 15 15 15 1/125 1/125 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1/125 1/125 F5.6 F5.6 15 15 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 15 Histogram (P, S, A only; not displayed when AE Current settings lock is on) 1/60 60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 126 126 126 1/60 60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 126 126 126 View through lens only Framing guides Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 16: The Control Panel

    (S and A modes excluded). 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 17: The Monitor

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 18: The Mode Dial

    The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus. Move cursor up Cancel and return to previous menu, Press center to or move cursor left make selection Display sub-menu, move cur- Move cursor down sor right, or make selection. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 19: First Steps

    First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL7 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery before fi rst use or when the battery is running low. Connect the power cable Connect the power cable to the supplied MH-56 battery charger ( ) and insert the wall plug into a power outlet ( ).

  • Page 20: Inserting The Battery

    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 Close the battery-chamber cover ( ) and slide the latch to the position ( ). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 21 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 22: Inserting Memory Cards

    O NOT INSERT orientation. Sideways Close the memory card slot cover Format Memory Cards Before First Use Memory cards must be formatted before fi rst use. See “The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format” ( 112). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 23 ( ), 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 cau- tion when removing memory cards. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 24: Turning The Camera On

    The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off option in the setup menu ( 138). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 25: Basic Setup

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 26 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). 126 126 126 1/60 60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 27: Basic Photography

    Low battery. Ready spare If built-in Speedlight fi res, monitor battery. turns off while fl ash recharges. WARNING!! No pictures can be taken until BATTERY Battery exhausted. battery has been recharged or (fl ashes) EXHAUSTED replaced. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 28: Step 2 - Frame The Picture

    Use the position zoom buttons to adjust zoom in the digital F5.6 1/125 zoom range. To cancel digital zoom, press until the zoom indicator turns white. Wide Telephoto angle Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 29 This lag can be reduced by selecting Quick response for the Monitor options > Shutter release speed option in the setup menu 133). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 30: Step 3 - Focus And Shoot

    Built-in Speedlight is off or not re- quired. Take the picture 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 31 (Sports), or (Dusk / Dawn) is selected in scene mode ( 27–31) • A setting other than Time-lapse movie is selected in movie mode ( • An option other than Normal is selected for Lens ( Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 32 The AE / AF-L Button Focus and exposure will also lock while the AE / AF-L button is pressed (if desired, the AE / AF-L button can be used to lock focus but not exposure, or vice versa; 139). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 33: Step 4 - View The Results (Quick Review / Full-Screen Review)

    Pictures are displayed briefl y 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 34 End zoom and return to playback. 10.01.2004 10.01.2004 10.01.2004 100NIKON 100NIKON 100NIKON 10:20 10:20 10:20 0001 0001.JPG 0001.JPG The zoom buttons can be used to zoom the picture in or out while quick playback zoom is in effect ( 70). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 35 Pictures are stored in folders named with a three-digit folder number followed by a fi ve-character identifi er (e.g, “100NIKON”). The default identifi er is NIKON; if desired, folders with other identifi ers can be created and pictures organized by theme ( 116).

  • Page 36: Scene Mode

    (auto), P, S, A, or M mode and try again. Selecting a Scene To select a scene without leaving shooting mode, press the FUNC button and rotate the command dial. Selected scene is shown in control panel as – Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 37 Use tripod: Use tripod or rest camera on fl at, level surface Vibration reduction (VR) can be used to reduce blur and to reduce shake in the shooting display ( 45). Turn VR off when using a tripod. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 38 • Camera focuses at infi nity. 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 39 AF-assist illuminator will activate when lighting is poor. • Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed half- way to lock focus. † Hold camera steady * Macro close-up mode can be selected. † Other modes can be selected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 40 In night portrait, night landscape, and dusk / dawn modes, pictures taken at speeds slower than ¼ s are processed to reduce noise, more than doubling processing time. NR is displayed when noise reduction is in effect. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures For A Panorama

    Yellow AE-L icon in monitor Left to shows that white balance and exposure Top to right will lock with fi rst shot. bottom 1/60 60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 126 126 126 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 42 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. Turn vibration reduction (VR) off when using a tripod ( 45). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 43: More On Photography

    Compression Option Format ratio Description Raw data from CCD are saved in Nikon Electronic Image Format (NEF) without processing or com- 2, 3 pression, preserving high level of detail at fi le size slightly smaller than that of TIFF images.

  • Page 44: Image Size

    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).
  • Page 45 NORM NORM BASIC BASIC 1/60 60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 195 195 195 The Shooting Menu Image quality and size can also be set using the Image mode option in the shooting menu ( 85). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 46 71 KB File size — No. of images — 20 MB 6.7 MB 3.4 MB 1.7 MB 891 KB File size * All fi gures are approximate. File size of JPEG images varies with scene recorded. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 47: Flash Mode

    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). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 48 fl ash recharges. Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency; A sensitivity of 400 is not recommended when using a fl ash. Optional Speedlights Optional Speedlights can be mounted on the camera’s accessory shoe ( 104). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 49 fl ash setting and try again. Speedlight Options ( 104) The Speedlight opt. item in the shooting menu contains options controlling the built- in and optional Speedlights. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 50: Focus Mode

    (note that no icon appears in autofocus mode). 1/60 60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 126 126 126 Manual Focus For information on manual focus, see “Manual Focus” ( 57). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 51: Self-Timer And Remote Control Photography

    Shutter released Self-timer lamp on front of camera will blink until 1 s before picture is taken, stay- Start 1 s remaining ing lit during fi nal second to warn that shutter is about Blinks Stays lit to be released. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 52 Intvl timer shooting is selected for Continuous ( 88), Continuous will automatically be reset to Single. The self-timer is not available in movie mode ( 59), or when (Museum), (Fireworks show), or (Sports) is selected in scene mode 26). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 53 The ML-L3 Remote Control Before using the remote control for the fi rst time, remove the clear plastic battery insu- lator sheet. Place the remote control in the supplied carrying case when not in use. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 54: Exposure Compensation

    “washed out.” Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 55: Vibration Reduction (Vr)

    97), vibration reduction will be optimized for use with the WM-E80 (Wide adapter) or TC-E17ED (Telephoto). VR is not available when Fisheye is selected. When making long time exposures, turn VR off and use a tripod ( 51). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 56: Controlling Exposure: P, S, A, And M Modes

    (large f/-numbers) increase depth of fi eld, bringing main subject and background into focus. User controls both shutter speed Use for complete control over ex- Manual and aperture. posure. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 57: P: Programmed Auto

    1 1 /125 1/125 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 126 126 126 until the asterisk is no longer displayed. Default values can also be restored by selecting another mode or turning the camera off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 58: S: Shutter-Priority Auto

    Aperture Restrictions At a shutter speed of s, aperture is restricted to f/7.4 (maximum zoom) or to values 3,000 between f/5.0 and f/8.0 (camera zoomed out to widest angle). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 59: A: Aperture-Priority Auto

    Depending on the amount of light available, it may be possible to achieve shutter speeds as high as s by selecting an aperture of f/7.4 (maximum zoom) or between 3,000 f/5.0 and f/8.0 (widest angle). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 60: M: Manual

    Note that when shutter speed is set to 3,000 aperture is restricted to f/7.4 (maximum zoom) or f/5.0–f/8.0 (widest angle). 1/60 60 1/60 F7.1 F7.1 F7.1 126 126 126 Frame picture, focus, and shoot. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 61 BULB). If possible, use a tripod to prevent blurring caused by camera shake (turn vibration re- duction off when using a tripod). To reduce mottling, use noise reduction ( 109). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 62: Sensitivity (P, S, A, And M Modes Only)

    ISO感度設定 Sensitivity Auto 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 63 A setting of 400 is intended for use with natural lighting. Choose Auto, 50, 100, or 200 when using the fl ash. The Shooting Menu Sensitivity can also be set using the Sensitivity option in the shooting menu ( 85). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 64: White Balance (P, S, A, And M Modes Only)

    * 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). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 65 WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE Auto Auto White bal. preset +1 +1 White bal. preset ±0 Daylight Daylight Incandescent Incandescent –1 Fluorescent Fluorescent Cloudy Cloudy Speedlight Speedlight Choose value for fi ne tuning. Make selection. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 66: Preset 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 fl ash. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 67: Manual Focus (P, S, A, M, And Modes Only)

    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). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 68 Erase 1 image (s)? Erase 1 image (s)? Erase 1 image (s)? make a selection. • Yes: Delete the picture and return to shooting mode • No: Exit to shooting mode without deleting the picture Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 69: Movies

    Auto-focus mode TV movie 640 Small size 320 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 60. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 70 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 71: Recording Movies

    Off is selected for Zoom options > Digital tele ( 102). Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. Vibration Reduction (VR) Vibration reduction can be used to reduce the effects of camera shake ( 45). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 72 Step 8. TIME-LAPSE MOVIE AE LOCK Set interval time AE lock Highlight AE lock. Display AE LOCK menu. Take a Test Shot Take a test shot and view the results before beginning recording. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 73 “INTN” (time-lapse movies) or “DSCN” (other movies) plus a four-digit fi le number assigned by adding one to the highest fi le number in the current folder (e.g., “INTN0001.MOV” or “DSCN0015.MOV”). Movies can be played back on a computer after transfer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 74: Viewing Movies

    ), and mute ( 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). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 75: More On Playback

    • 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). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 76 Before creating a copy, switch to shooting mode, select HI image quality, and check the number of exposures remaining to confi rm that there is space on the memory card for at least one additional HI-quality image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 77 (full-screen review; 23). Create copy of highlighted picture at new size ( 72) or with Perform quick Shutter enhanced brightness and contrast ( 73). Not available in edit button full-screen review ( 23). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 78 FOCUS FOCUS :AF AF SPEED LIGHT SPEED LIGHT SPEED LIGHT :OFF OFF :OFF Flash status IMG ADJUST IMG ADJUST IMG ADJUST :AUTO :AUTO AUTO Image adjustment SENSITIVITY SENSITIVITY SENSITIVITY :AUTO :AUTO AUTO Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 79 Focus information (focal length, shutter speed, 1/80 1/80 1/80 aperture, focus mode, noise reduction) F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 AF AF Focus confi rmation (areas of picture that are in fo- cus are sharply outlined; active focus area is shown in red) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 80 Shutter (full-frame Save this image Save this image Save this image ing only area visible in monitor button as displayed? as displayed? as displayed? playback • Select No to exit without creating only) cropped copy Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 81 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 ×...

  • Page 82: Quick Edit

    BASIC BASIC pages. When viewed on the camera, copies are sur- rounded by a gray border. Copies can not be viewed using playback zoom. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 83 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...
  • Page 84 Erase 1 image (s)? Erase 1 image (s)? Erase 1 image (s)? voice memo picture or • Select to delete voice memo only voice memo • Select No to exit without deleting pic- ture or voice memo Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 85: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    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 viewfi nder will turn on while movies are being recorded or while pictures are being taken with Con- tinuous set to Ultra HS. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 86: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Windows XP Home Edition Choose Mass storage or PTP. Windows XP Professional Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Choose Mass storage. Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later) Choose Mass storage or PTP. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 87 PTP selected in the USB menu, the Windows hardware wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wizard and then disconnect the camera. Be sure to select Mass storage before reconnecting the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 88 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 untitled camera volume (“NO NAME”) into the Trash. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 89: Printing Pictures

    Must be set before picture is taken Set after picture is taken Date permanently imprinted on picture Date stored separately Date only appears when picture is printed Date appears whenever picture is printed on DPOF-compatible printer Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 90: Printing Via Direct Usb Connection

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 91 10:20 10:20 10:20 Back Select current picture and set number PRINT SELECTION of prints to 1. Selected pictures marked icon. 10.01.2004 10.01.2004 10.01.2004 1 / 4 ] 1 / 4 ] 10:20 10:20 10:20 Back Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 92 † 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 Done press center of multi selector to return to Step 1. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 93 Highlight Confi rm (to exit without Display print order. Press multi selec- printing pictures, highlight Cancel and tor up, right, left, or down to view press center of multi selector). pictures not visible in display. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 94 After checking the printer and resolving any problems as di- PRINTER ERROR rected in the printer manual, highlight Resume and press the CHECK PRINTER STATUS center of the multi selector to resume printing. Select Cancel to exit without printing the remaining images. Resume Cancel Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 95: The Shooting Menu

    Saturation control Saturation control Saturation control Saturation control Saturation control Saturation control User setting User setting User setting User setting User setting User setting Show all menus Highlight Show all menus. Full shooting menu displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 96 CF card format CF card format CF card format Reset My menu CF card format Icon icon appearing next to a highlighted option indicates that the selected option can be changed by rotating the command dial. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 97: Metering

    (Matrix) is selected. When spot AF-area metering is selected, a icon appears in the control panel. Spot metering target Shooting Control panel 1/60 60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 126 126 126 display Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 98: Continuous

    Intvl timer shooting “Interval Timer Photography” ( 90). 1 HI image quality reset to EXTRA. 2 Built-in Speedlight turns off. 3 RAW and HI image quality reset to EXTRA. 4 Built-in and optional Speedlights turn off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 99 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 Control panel 1/60 60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 126 126 126 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 100: Interval Timer Photography

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 101: Best Shot Selector (Bss)

    fi rst picture in each series. Recommended for subjects containing areas of high contrast, when it is diffi cult to set exposure correctly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 102 RAW and HI are not available with exposure BSS. At settings other than Off, the current BSS setting is indicated by an icon in the shooting display. 1/60 60 1/60 F2 F2.8 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 103: 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. 1/60 60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 126 126 126 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 104: Saturation Control

    ( 33). Black-and-White When Black&white is selected, monitor shows the view through the lens in black-and-white and a icon appears in the shooting display. 126 126 126 1/60 60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 105: User Setting

    * 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 106: Image Sharpening

    Pictures processed to increase sharpness, making edges more distinct. Normal Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all images. Sharpening reduced below normal level. No sharpening performed. Use when taking pictures that will later be retouched on a computer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 107: Lens

    Normal is selected. VR is not available when Fisheye is selected for Lens. Lens At settings other than Normal, the current lens setting is indi- cated by an icon in the monitor. 1/60 60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 108: Exposure Options

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals 1/60 F2.8...
  • Page 109 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). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 110: Focus Options

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 111 ( 57). Areas of the image that are in focus will be sharply outlined in shooting dis- play in all focus modes. No indication of focus appears in shooting display. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 112: Zoom Options

    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/8. Off Aperture changes with zoom position. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 113: Vr Mode

    Panning not supported. VR Mode Choose Normal when panning the camera during shooting. The current VR mode setting is displayed in the shooting dis- play when vibration reduction is on. 1/60 60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 114: Speedlight Options

    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.
  • Page 115 Flash Cancel (off) Fill fl ash + Auto with red-eye red-eye reduction reduction Fill fl ash + Anytime Flash slow sync (fi ll fl ash) Fill fl ash + rear-curtain sync Slow sync Rear-curtain sync Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 116 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-fl ashes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 117: 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, icon ap- pears in the monitor. 1/60 60 1/60 F2. F2.8 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 118: Autoexposure Bracketing

    If sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is set to AUTO ( 52) in mode S or A, the sensitivity value for the fi rst shot in each bracketing cycle will also apply to the remaining pictures (in mode P, sensitivity will vary with each shot). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 119: Noise Reduction

    ¼ s. Noise Reduction When noise reduction is on, an NR icon appears in the shoot- ing display. 1/60 60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 126 126 126 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 120: Reset

    Continuous Single Pop up Auto Flash exp. comp. Image adjustment Auto Speedlight cntrl Auto Saturation control Normal Image sharpening Normal Auto bracketing Lens Noise reduction 1 Applies to both banks. 2 Fine-tuning reset to 0. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 121: My Menu

    Image adjustment Saturation control Saturation control User setting 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 122: Cf Card Format

    Format memory card. Message shown at right displayed while formatting is in progress. Do not turn the cam- FORMATTING era off, remove the battery or memory card, or un- Format plug the AC adapter (available separately) while this message is displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 123: The Playback Menu

    Small pic To display the playback menu: PLAYBACK MENU Delete Delete Folders Slide show Protect Hide image Print set Auto transfer Select mode. Display playback menu. * Press button again to return to play- back. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 124: Delete

    Erase 1 image (s)? Erase 1 image (s)? Erase 1 image (s)? • Select Yes to delete selected pictures • Select No to exit without deleting pictures Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 125: Deleting All Pictures

    ( 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 126: Folders

    Folders Folders By default, pictures are stored in a folder with the name FOLDERS NIKON. To make it easier to locate pictures during Folder options playback, additional folders can be created to organize Folders pictures by theme. The options in the Folders menu...
  • Page 127 OSA KA Rename Rename Delete T OKYO K OB E Highlight Rename. Display list of existing folders. * Folder NIKON can not be renamed. RENAME RENAME OSA KA TOK YO KOB E 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.

  • Page 128: Deleting Folders

    Rename OSA KA Delete Delete T OKYO K OB E Highlight Delete. Display list of existing folders. * Folder NIKON can not be deleted. Highlight folder name. DELETE OSA KA TOK YO KOB E Confi rmation dialog displayed. Press DELETE...
  • Page 129 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 130: Slide Show

    Press multi selector up or left to go back one frame, down or or back one right to skip ahead to next frame. frame End slide show End slide show and return to full-frame playback. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 131 Frame Interval Owing to differences in fi le size and the speed at which pictures can be read from the memory card, the actual interval may differ from the value selected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 132: Protect

    Select current picture. Selected pic- ture shown at center of display. tures marked by icon. Repeat steps 1–2 to select ad- ditional pictures. To deselect picture, select and press multi Done selector up or down. Complete operation. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 133: Hide Image

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 134: Print Set

    2 / 4 ] 10:25 10:25 10:25 Back Back 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 135 DPOF date function. Note that the information printed on Date : On the image will not be correct unless the camera clock was set Info : Off correctly when the picture was taken ( 15). Done Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 136: Auto Transfer

    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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 137 999 pictures, use PictureProject to transfer all pictures, or select and transfer pic- tures in batches of 999 or less. The COOLPIX 8800 can not be used to transfer pictures selected for transfer with an- other model of Nikon digital camera. Use the COOLPIX 8800 to reselect the pictures.

  • Page 138: Move Image

    • 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_”) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 139: Cf Card Format

    When a picture is moved, it will be assigned a new fi le number generated by adding one to the highest fi le number in the destination folder. The identifi er (DSCN, RSCN, SSCN, FSCN) and extension (.NEF, .TIF, .JPG, .MOV) will not change. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 140: The Setup Menu

    The setup menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to SET-UP Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 141: Language

    Madrid, Paris, Berlin Time zone DaylightSaving Back 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 142 Beijing, Hong Kong (HK), Singapore GMT –3 Buenos Aires, São Paulo GMT +9 Tokyo, Seoul GMT –2 Fernando de Noronha GMT +10 Sydney, Guam GMT –1 Azores GMT +11 New Caledonia London, Casablanca GMT +12 Auckland, Fiji Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 143: Folders

    To ensure a quick response, the built-in Speedlight may not fi re if a picture is taken during picture review; optional Speedlights may not fi re if Continuous is set to Single ( 88). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 144: Review Options

    “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 refl ected in the television display. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 145: 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.

  • Page 146: Seq. Numbers

    Reset is selected, fi le numbering will begin from Reset 0001. If memory card already contains pictures, next fi le number will be gen- erated by adding one to highest fi le number in current folder. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 147: Shutter Sound

    • memory card is full or not inserted, or • batteries are exhausted Camera beeps continuously during timer countdown (self-timer or re- mote-control photography). Confi rmation and warning beeps disabled. Voice memos and sound recorded with movies can still be played back. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 148: Auto Off

    Auto off menu. If the camera is connected to a video device, video output will continue indefi nitely after the camera display has turned off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 149 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 AE-L button is pressed halfway. AE / AF-L button locks focus only. Exposure locks when shutter-release AF-L button is pressed halfway. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 150: Shot Confi Rmation

    Images are listed in the order recorded, separated by a blank line. info.txt The info.txt fi le 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 151: Usb

    Restore settings to default values. RESET ALL Reset all settings Option Description to default values Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Restore all settings except shooting mode, exposure Reset Reset mode, Language, Date, Video mode, and USB to default values. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 152: Date Imprint

    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). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 153: Technical Notes

    Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but could damage the sync circuitry of the camera or fl ash. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not in the list above, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information.

  • Page 154: Approved Memory Cards

    • Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to ob serve 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 155: Caring For Your Camera

    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- The product may malfunction if sub- mersed in water or subjected to high jected to strong shocks or vibration.
  • Page 156 • Images in the monitor may be diffi cult to see in a bright light. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlit. Should the monitor begin to dim or fl icker, con- tact your Nikon service representative. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 157 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 158: Error Messages

    OUT OF MEMORY Camera connected to com- Disconnect camera, delete puter: Not enough space on unwanted pictures, and try memory card to record infor- again. mation need for transfer. * Err appears in control panel. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 159 Folder can not be deleted if BE DELETED pictures not created with it contains pictures not cre- COOLPIX 8800. ated with COOLPIX 8800. No need to specify new Travel destination is in time zone if travel destina- NEW CITY IS IN THE...
  • Page 160 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.

  • Page 161: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 162 • Shutter speed too slow. At shutter speeds of ¼ s or slower, turn spaced bright noise reduction on. pixels (“noise”) Bright specks Flash is refl ecting from particles in air. Turn fl ash off or zoom in. in picture Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 163 • Picture has been cropped to below 320 × 240. No picture A / V cable not correctly connected, TV not tuned to video displayed on TV channel, or Video mode not set correctly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 164: Specifi Cations

    ); max. output: 1700 µW Viewfi nder 0.44˝, 235,000-dot, polysilicon TFT color LCD viewfi nder Magnifi cation Approximately 0.3 – 3.0 × Frame coverage Approximately 97% horizontal and 97% vertical –1 Diopter adjustment –3 – +1 m Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 165 * 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 166 Approximately 70 g (2.5 oz), excluding terminal cover Specifi cations Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

  • Page 167: Index

    Accessory shoe, 2, 104 DPOF, 79, 81, 83–84, 124 AC adapter, 11, 143 Camera shake, see Vibration AE-L icon, 31, 63, 98 reduction Electronic viewfi nder, see AE-L, AF-L, 139 Camera strap, ii, 2 Viewfi nder Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 168 Focus lock, 22 Focus options, 100–101 P (programmed auto) mode, Folders, 116–119, 133 M (manual) mode, 46, 50–51 46, 47 choosing for playback, 119 Macro close-up, 40 PAL, see Video mode creating, 116 Panorama, 30, 31–32 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 169 TIF, see Image fi les Back light, 30 TIFF, 33, 36, 66, 155 Beach / Snow, 28 Time-lapse movies, 59–60, Close up, 29 62–63 Dusk / Dawn, 31 Time zone, 15–16, 131–132 Copy, 30 Fireworks show, 29 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...
  • Page 170 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 authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Japan SB4H03000201(11) 6MA04211-- Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals...

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