Explanation Of Functions - Nikon CoolPix P6000 Brochure

Explanation of functions

Camera System
Resolution and Optics
Interface
Effective megapixels Anti-refl ection coating (LCD)
The number of pixels that actually make up the image Anti-reflection coating on the LCD monitor improves
captured by a digital camera. Images recorded with visibility and makes menus easier to work with, even
more effective megapixels will therefore contain a larger outdoors in the sun.
amount of image information, resulting in higher-level
sharpness. Mode Dial
The custom-designed Mode Dial provides quick and easy
NIKKOR Lenses
access to greater personal control over camera operation.
Highly respected by leading professional photographers,
NIKKOR lenses are renowned for their outstanding Rotary Multi Selector
autofocus performance, true-to-life color, high contrast,
The Rotary Multi Selector simplifi es operation, speeds the
and exceptional sharpness.
selection of functions, and allows image scrolling at up to
10 shots per second.
Optical Zoom
COOLPIX cameras offer ample zooming capability. They Wide-viewing angle (LCD)
make it easy to zoom in for tight portraits, for example,
LC D m o ni to r s w i th w id e r v iew in g an gl e s e nhan ce
or zoom right out to capture expansive landscapes.
shooting versatility, while also making it easy for all to
gather round and view images or slideshows.
27mm (35mm format 486mm (35mm format Digital Zoom 1944mm
equivalent) equivalent) (35mm format equivalent)
Vibration Reduction (VR)
Refer to page 4.
S710 S610c S610 S600 S560 S550 S520 S210 S60
Effective megapixels 14.5 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 8.0 8.0 10.0
NIKKOR Lenses • • • • • • • • •
Optical Zoom 3.6x 4x 4x 4x 5x 5x 3x 3x 5x
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Vibration Reduction (VR)
Anti-reflection coating (LCD) • • • • • • • • •
Mode Dial - - - - - - - - -
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Rotary Multi Selector - - - - -
Wide-viewing angle (LCD) • • • • • • • •
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Aperture-priority Auto mode • - - - - - - - -
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Automatic ISO sensitivity
Continuous Shooting • • • • • • • • •
Easy Auto Mode - - - - - - - - -
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Shooting features
Control Options RAW format support
The new RAW fi le format for Nikon COOLPIX cameras is
Aperture-priority Auto mode
compatible with Microsoft's Windows Image Component
(WIC) codec, allowing images shot in RAW format to be
Enabling greater control over depth of field, Aperture-
opened and edited in ViewNX (Windows version only), or
priority Auto mode lets you manually select aperture size,
in other applications that support WIC.
while the camera chooses the optimal shutter speed.
Shutter-priority Auto mode
Automatic ISO sensitivity
Shutter-priority Auto mode lets you manually select
Automatically adjusts light sensitivity to ensure optimal
shutter speed, while the camera chooses the optimal
exposure for sharp results and carefree shooting, even in
aperture.
lower light.
Sport Continuous Mode
Continuous Shooting
High-speed capture settings help keep you ahead of most
Swift Continuous Shooting capability lets you take a
any action scene you wish to shoot.
series of pictures in quick succession, making it easy to
capture action as it happens.
White Balance
Easy Auto Mode
White Balance automatically ensures accurate, optimal
color temperature across a range of lighting conditions,
Easy Auto Mode makes photography even easier by
keeping colors true to the way you see them.
taking control of settings, so you simply turn on the
camera and shoot.
1:1 size format
Fixed ISO sensitivity
1:1 size format allows photos to be shot using 1:1 (square)
ratio.
Manually set light sensitivity for personal control over
shooting ef fec tively in lower light conditions, or to
capture fast-moving subjects with outstanding clarity. Shooting Assist Features
High ISO Active Zoom
Refer to page 4. Unlike digital zooms which enlarge image data, Active
Zoom crops the image from the maximum image size,
thus minimizing image deterioration and delivering high-
High-Sensitivity Mode
resolution data.
High-Sensitivity Mode chooses the optimal ISO setting for
clearer results in lower light.
Best Shot Selector (BSS)
Best Shot Selector automatically selects the shot with the
Macro Mode
sharpest focus from a series of consecutive images.
Macro Mode lets you fill the frame with small objects,
adjusting the lens for much closer focus and stopping
down the aperture for maximum depth of fi eld.
Blink Warning
Blink Warning notifi es you when a subject blinks during
Motion Detection/Anti-shake AE
exposure, and allows you to immediately retake the shot.
Motion Detection (equivalent function as Anti-shake
AE) helps compensate for camera shake and subject
movement, so you can focus on taking great pictures
instead of on shutter speed or ISO settings.
P6000 P80 L18 L16 S710 S610c S610 S600 S560 S550
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13.5 10.1 8.0 7.1 Fixed ISO sensitivity
• • • • High ISO • • • • • •
4x 18x 3x 3x High-Sensitivity Mode • - - • - •
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- - Macro Mode 10 cm 3 cm 3 cm 3 cm 10 cm 10 cm
• • Motion Detection/Anti-shake AE • • •
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• • - - RAW format support - - - - - -
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- - - - Shutter-priority Auto mode - - - - -
• • Sport Continuous Mode
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• • - - White Balance • • • • • •
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1:1 size format - - - - -
• • • • Active Zoom • • • • • •
- - • • Best Shot Selector (BSS) • • • • • •
Face-priority AF
Refer to page 5.
Favorite Scenes
Register your three favorite scene modes to appear in the
main Mode Menu for easier access.
Scene Auto Selector
Provides carefree shooting in a variety of situations by
recognizing the type of setting and automatically selecting
the appropriate scene mode for optimum results.
Black border/White border
Adds a black or white border around the edge of photos
at replay, and saves the results as new image fi les.
Color Options
Color Options let you produce more creative results in a
manner similar to using a filter, letting you change the
mood of your images with a choice of Standard color,
Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia and Cyanotype.
Face Zoom-in
Zoom right in on the subject's face during playback, and
use the Multi-selector button to move freely to the faces
of other subjects in the same photo.
S520 S210 S60 P6000 P80 L18 L16 S710
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- - Blink Warning -
• • • • • • • Face-priority AF •
- • • • • - - Favorite Scenes -
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15 cm 10 cm 9 cm 2 cm 1 cm 15 cm 15 cm Scene Auto Selector
• • Scene modes
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• • • • • • • Distortion Control -
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- - - - D-Lighting
• • • • • • • In-Camera Red-Eye Fix •
• • • • • • • Face Zoom-in •
Scene modes
Scene modes make it easy to achieve pleasing results in a
wide range of common situations.
Time-lapse Movie
Refer to page 28.
Time-lapse Movie mode creates movies out of images
Smile Mode taken using the Time-lapse feature, which enables users
to specify the interval between shots.
Smile Mode automatically releases the shutter when the
selected subject smiles, helping to ensure smiles on the
TV/Small Size Movie
faces of loved ones.
T V movie mode records VGA-size images (640 x 480
pixels) that fi t perfectly on a TV screen. Small Size movie
produces QVGA-size movies (320 x 240 pixels).
Image Enhancement
Date Imprint
Distortion Control
The Date Imprint function automatically adds date information
Corrects for barrel distortion occurring in wide-angle
to images taken, making it easy to organize pictures.
images, and even displays the corrected image on the LCD
in real time.
Favorite Pictures
D-Lighting Lets you organize images and save them to albums that
you create within the camera.
Refer to page 5.
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
Refer to page 5.
HDMI support
HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface) connectivity
allows you to enjoy high-quality HDTV slide shows.
Playback / Output
Internal memory
Pictmotion Internal memory gives you the freedom to shoot images
at any time, even when you're not carrying any memory
Refer to page 5.
media. It also makes it easy to transfer images between
memory media as you please.
Converter lenses
Optional Wide-angle converter lens adds greater range
to further enhance expressive freedom.
S610c S610 S600 S560 S550 S520 S210 S60 P6000 P80 L18 L16
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- - - - - - - - - Pictmotion
• • • • • • • • • • • • Time-lapse Movie
- - - - - • - - - - - - TV/Small Size Movie
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- - - - - - - - Voice Recording
Date Imprint
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• • - • • - - - - - - - Favorite Pictures
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- - - / - / - - /- /- - - Small Picture
• • • • • • • • • HDMI support
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Wireless LAN Connection
• • • • • • • • • • • • Converter lenses
• • • • • • • • • • • • External flash
Movie / Audio
Voice Recording
The handy Voice Recording func tion can be used to
record literally hours of sound when used with suffi cient
memory media.
Image Organization
Small Picture
The Small Picture function automatically reduces the size
of data for selected images, making them better suited
for emailing.
Connectivity / Storage
Wireless LAN Connection
Refer to page 5.
System Expansion
External fl ash
The COOLPIX P6000's built-in accessory shoe supports
Nikon's advanced i-TTL fl ash control for external fl ashes,
including the Speedlight SB-400, SB-600, and SB-900.
S710 S610c S610 S600 S560 S550 S520 S210 S60 P6000 P80 L18 L16
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