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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI._ P 7100 Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Up to three setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (user settings) can be saved in U1, U2 and U3. Shooting is possible in P (Programmed auto), S (Shutter-priority auto), A (Aperture-priority auto) or (Manual). Rotate the mode dial to Ul, U2 or U3 to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings.
  • Page 3 U1, U2 (User Setting Modes) 1,U2 Available Specialized Menu for U U1, U2 or U3 Following settings can be changed mode. U1,U2 or U3 U1,U2 or U3 Set to mode -)' MENU button tab (_13) Option Description [1Z] Save user The current settings are stored.
  • Page 4 U1, U2 and U3 (User Setting Modes) 5"...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Press the multi selector • (_), _ (_1_)), • (_), or i_ ([-I-])while shooting to operate the following functions. Flash mode (_61) _) Self-timer (_64)/ [+] AF area mode Smile timer (_65)/ Remote control Focus mode (_67) Available Functions Available functions differ according to the shooting...
  • Page 6 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You carl shoot pictures with a flash by raising the built in flash. You carl set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. Press the _ @ (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash...
  • Page 7 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Flash Modes _TO AUtO Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. with Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits ([_[_)63). (_) Off Hash does not fire. •...
  • Page 8 If the camera detects "red eye" when a picture is taken, Nikon's own In Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image before it is recorded, Note the following when taking pictures;...
  • Page 9 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Self-timer Tile self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing tile vibration when tile shutter-release button is pressed. When using the seJfitimer_ use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction in tile setup...
  • Page 10 Features That Can B e Set Using the Multi Selector Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces) When this mode is selected, the c:amera detects smiling faces and automatic:ally releases the shutter even if you don't press the shutter-release button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode...
  • Page 11 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Notes on Smile Timer • The digital zoom is not available, • When the smile timer is selected, the monitor is not turned offeven when the [r-ll button is pressed (_15). •...
  • Page 12 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene. Press • (l_.._focus mode) on the multi selector. Use the multi selector to choose desired focus mode press the _ button.
  • Page 13 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Focus Modes Autofocus The camera automatically adjusts the focus according to the distance to the subject. Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more, or 80 cm (2 ft 8 in.) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
  • Page 14 Features That Can B e Set Using the Multi Selector List of the Default Settings The default settings in each shooting mode are described below. • Similar information about scene mode can be found on the next page. Flash mode I Self-timer Focus mode AF area mode...
  • Page 15 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Default settings in scene mode are described below. AF area mode °_"_":' Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode (tZZ]55) ([:[:]61) (_64) ([1:]67) (_40) _AIITO 1 OFF 2 AF 3 AF 3 _, (_40) (_40) (_)3 OFF 2...
  • Page 16 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) When exposure compensation is set for shooting, the brightness of the overall image can be adjusted to make it brighter or darker. Select the compensation value by rotating • To make the subject brighter: adjust the exposure _N/_/ _Xil compensation...
  • Page 17 When the quick menu dial is rotated while shooting, the quick menu is displayed for the function that is selected with the mark. When the quick menu is displayed, the quick menu dial mark turns on. • The quick menu is also displayed by pressing the quick menu button. •...
  • Page 18 Features That Can Be Set with the Quick Menu Available Quick Menu Option Description Set the image quality (compression ratio) and image size to be recorded (1]_]74). The default setting of image quality is QUAL Normal, and of image size is _ 3648x2736. Image quality/ This setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except...
  • Page 19 OUAL Display the shooting screen -') (Quick menu dia size The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected recording. Choose the type of image quality ([_[_]75) pressing multi selector • or i_, • Items can also be chosen by rotating the main command dial.
  • Page 20 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Available Image Quality Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of _ictures that can be recorded. Option _"'_ Description Fine image quality than Normal, suitable for enlargement FINE Fine...
  • Page 21 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size COOLPIX P7100 (RAW) Images • The extension of the picture taken is ".NRW:' • NRW (RAW) images cannot be printed. Creating JPEG images with NRW (RAW) processing enables the images to be printed using PictBridge compatible printers...
  • Page 22 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Available Image Size You can set the JPEGimage size (amount of pixels) for pictures recorded with an image quality of Fine, Normal or Basic. Tile larger tile image, tile larger tile size at which it carl be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably "grainyj' limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
  • Page 23 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining The _llowing table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of Image size (_77) and Image quality...
  • Page 24 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size I If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, "9999" is displayed. 2 The print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi, Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by the printer resolution (dpi) and...

  • Page 25: ) Self-Timer Smile Timer

    Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions. Restricted f_t]_ Setting Description Focus mode When _L (infinity) is selected for shooting, the flash is not available ([_67) When BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected shooting, the flash is not available, When continuous is selected for shooting,...

  • Page 26: Self-Timer

    Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Description Setting Picture Control White balance is fixed at Auto (normal) when Monochrome is selected for shooting, White balance When On is selected for shooting, Preset manual is Wide-angJe not available, converter (_)59 When using Active D-Lighting for shooting, Active D-Lighting...
  • Page 27 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Setting Description • When a setting other than Subject tracking selected and _ (infinity) is selected as the focus Focus mode mode for shooting, the camera focuses at infinity ({_67) regardless of the applied AF area mode option, When set to MF (manual focus), the AF area mode AF area mode...

  • Page 28: Focus Mode

    Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Description Restricted function Thp d tal zoom cannot be used when shooting with Smile timer i:_16s) he smile timer, Focus mode zoom canno_ be used when HE (manual focus) is selected, {_67) _ital zoom can not be used when Image quality Image quality is set to NRW (RAW),...
  • Page 29 Operation of Flash during Continuous Mode The operation of flTe built-in flash and the Speedlight flash units (available separately from Nikon) are restricted as shown below, depending on the continuous setting that is applied. Continuous mode Built-in flash Flash units _...
  • Page 30 In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
  • Page 31 In the following shooting modes, the camera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and processes the image to make facial skin tones softer before saving the image. • Scene auto selector (_40), Portrait (_40) or Night portrait (_41) scene mode Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (_8%.
  • Page 32 Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images.
  • Page 33 In list by date mode, pictures taken on the same date can be played back. Press tile I_1 (list by date) button during playback to display tile list by date screen. • Press tile I_1 (list by date) button again to return to tile normal...
  • Page 34 When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the following functions by pressing the MENU button to display the menu, and then selecting the [] tab or _1 tab (_ 13). u,,,,,,_ ..,..Option Description r.._,.Quick retouch 1...
  • Page 35 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) option Description Use the camera's microphone to record voice memos and Voice memo attach them to the picture taken. Playback and deletion of _'_67 voice memos can also be performed. Copy images between the internal memory and a memory _'_68 P'_ C°py3 card.
  • Page 36 You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.
  • Page 37 (Service Pack 2) • Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Macintosh • Mac: OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.7) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 38 - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies • Panorama Maker 5 (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode) •...
  • Page 39 Nikon Transfer 2 and dick OK. 2 Double-clicklmport File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. _1_ Connecting the USB Cable...
  • Page 40 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed in the "Source" pand in the Nikon Transfer 2 "Options" area ((1). • Click Start Transfer ((2}). _t}:= • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the Terminate the connection.
  • Page 41 Using ViewNX Retouching Photographs GJickEdit in the ViewNX 2 tooJbar. Image editing functions inchde tone compensation, sharpness adjustment, and trimming (cropping). Editing Movies Click Movie Editor in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. Movie editing functions inchde the ability to delete unwanted scenes. Printing Images Glick Print in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.
  • Page 42 Recording and Playing Back Movies Set the mode dial to _ to display the movie recording screen. Press the shutter- release Button to record movies. In playback mode, press the _) button to play backa movie.
  • Page 43 Movies can be recorded with sound. Rotate mode dial to NJ_. Movie options • The amount of available recording time is displayed on the monitor. • When Movie options is set to _ 720p (1280x720), monitor display changes to an aspect ratio of 16:9 (the area indicated on the right is recorded).

  • Page 44: Focus Mode

    Recording Movies Notes on Movie Recording • When recoding a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recommended (_23). If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording end unexpectedly.
  • Page 45 Recording Movies Maximum Movie Length • _-_-. _W°°°- _oter_oZmemow '_°_-I (4 GB) _ Mern°ry card (94 MB) Zpt-tD 720p (1200X720) 55 rain VGA (640X480) 4 min 24 q 2 h SS min _3h3Smin All figures are approximate. The maximum movie length varies with the make of the memory card...
  • Page 46 Recording Movies Changing Movie Mode Settings Use tile following operation controls to change the setting. • See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (_60) for more information on remote control (_60), focus mode (_67). • See "Features Set Using the Exposure Compensation Dial" for more information on exposure compensation (_71).
  • Page 47 Press the [] (playback) button to select playback mode. _®_@_ • Press the rnulti sdector to select a rnovie. • Movies carl be recogrlized by the movie optiorls icon (_100). Press the _) button to play back a movie. [ __] Pausing Adjusting the volume...
  • Page 48 General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the Y setup menu. • See "Using Menus (the MENUButton)" (_13) for more information about using the camera's menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to "The Setup Menu"...
  • Page 49 (setup) Pressthe MENU b utton -'_ Y tab (_13) From the menu screen, select the Y tab to display the setup menu, and then you can change the following settings. Option Description _"°- _" Select the image displayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on.
  • Page 50 The Setup Menu Option Description _"_ Reduce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting The default setting is On Vibration reduction • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera set this _'_76 feature to Off to prevent this feature from malfunctioning When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement at the time of shooting, it automatically...
  • Page 51 The Setup Menu Option Description Set the zoom operation speed. When set to Auto (default setting), the zoom is operated at Normal speed during still picture shooting. The zoom is operated at Quiet speed during movie recording. When set to Normal, the zoom is operated at normal Zoom speed speed during both still picture shooting and movie recording.
  • Page 52 The Setup Menu Option Description _"_ Select this option if no image is displayed on a TV even when the audio/video cable or HDM[ cable is connected to the TV. HDMI device control is used for TV settings setting whether or not the camera receives signals from a TV when the TV that conforms to the HDMI-CEC standard is connected with an HDMI cable.
  • Page 53 The Setup Menu Option Description Set the function to be performed when the command Fnl + command dial dial is rotated while pressing the (FUNC]) button during shooting.The default setting is Off. Set whether or not to display a guide when the Fnl guide display (FUNC1) button is pressed during shooting.
  • Page 54 Reference Section The Reference Section providesdetailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ..............8"_2 Using Panorama Assist ..................... P, S, A, M Modes ..................... Playback Editing Still Images ....................Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) .......
  • Page 55 M, U1,U2, U3, _ (low Available when the shooting mode is P, S, A, noise night),EFFECTS (special effects) or the Sports scene mode. Press the multi selector • focus mode). • Use the multi sdector to choose (manual focus) and press the _) button. •...
  • Page 56 Using a tripod makes the composition easier. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction (_76) to Off in the setup menu. SCENE. Rotate the mode dial to Press the MENUbutton to display scene menu screen, choose 1:_ Panorama assist with...
  • Page 57 Using Panorama Assist Shootthe next picture. • Match the outline of the next picture so that 1/3 of the frame overlaps the previous picture, and press the shutter-release button. • Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the image.
  • Page 58 P (Programmed Auto), S (Shutter-Priority Auto) or A (Aperture-Priority Auto) Rotate the mode dial to P, S or A. ® Rotate command dial to set the exposure. • In mode, the flexible program (_)53) can be set. • In S mode, the shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1/2000 to 8 seconds.
  • Page 59 P, S, A, M Modes Notes on Shooting • When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or aperture value may be changed, • When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure...
  • Page 60 P,S, A, MModes (Manual) Mode The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture vahJe. • The shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1/4000 to 60 seconds. Rotate mode dial to ....Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed value.
  • Page 61 P, S, A, M Modes Note on Shooting When zooming is per_rmed after the exposure is set, aperture value may be changed. Note on ISO Sensitivity VVhen ISO sensitivity (_'_30) is set to Auto (default setting), High ISO sensitivity auto, ISO 100- 200 or ISO 100-400, ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100.
  • Page 62 Editing Features Imagescarl be easilyedited with this carnera usingthe functions below. Edited imagesare storedasseparatefiles(_'_99). Editing function Application Quick retouch (_'_11) Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer colors. Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness D-Lighting (_'_11) and contrast, brightening...

  • Page 63: Quick Retouch (_'_11)

    Editing Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing The following restrictions apply when editing pictures that were created by editing. Editing functions used Editing functions to add Skin softening, Small picture, Black border or Crop can be used. Quick retouch Quick retouch and [)-Lighting cannot be used in combination D-Lighting with each other.
  • Page 64 Editing Still Images F._ _ Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation picture Select (_34) _ MENU button _ [] tab (_1 _ r._- Quick retouch Press the multi selector • or • to choose setting level, and press the _]_ button. •...
  • Page 65 Editing Still Images Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones picture Select (_34) -_ MENU button -_ [] tab (_ -_ _ Skin soften Press the multi selector • or • to choose setting level, press the _]_ button. • A confirmation screen is displayed, and the image is displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin softening.
  • Page 66 Editing Still Images (_ Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects picture Select (_34) ") MENU button _ [] tab (_1 ") (_ Filter effects Option Description Gently soften the focus of the image from the center to the Soft edge. In pictures taken with face detection (_85) or pet detection ([_45) selected, areas around faces will be blurred.
  • Page 67 Editing Still Images Check effect press the _ button. • A new, edited copy is created • To cancel, press" • Copies created by editing with filter effect can be recognized by the 0 icon displayed in playback mode. Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image picture picture...
  • Page 68 Editing Still Images Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures picture Select (_34) ") MENU button -) [] tab (_I ") [] Black border Press the multi selector • or • to choose desired frame thickness press button. • Choose from Thin, Medium, or Broad Eines. Choose Yes and press...
  • Page 69 Editing Still Images (_. Straighten: Compensating for Picture Slanting picture Straig Select (_34) ") MENU button -)' [] tab (_ ") _m hten Use the multi selector to compensate for slanting. • Press _1 to rotate counterclockwise by 1 degree. •...
  • Page 70 Editing Still Images NRW (RAW) Processing: Creating JPEG Images from NRW Images processing Press the MENU button -') [] tab ([_1 -') NRW NRW (RAW) Use the multi selector to choose the picture be RAW processed press the _) button. Set the NRW (RAW) processing...
  • Page 71 Editing Still Images Notes on NRW (RAW) Processing • The COOLPIX P71 O0 can only create JPEG format copies of NRW (RAW) images taken with the COOLPIX P7100. • NRW (RAW} processing > White balance > Preset manual cannot be selected for photographs taken at a White...
  • Page 72 Editing Still Images Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible on the monitor when I_1_I1o° _ is displayed with playback zoom (_35) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Enlarge the picture for cropping ([::[_]35).
  • Page 73 Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures on the television. If your television is equipped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cable to play back pictures. Turn off the camera, _i-_%_._.q Connect the camera...
  • Page 74 Connecting the Camera to a 11/(Viewing Images on a TV) Tune the television to the video channel. • See the instruction manual provided with your television for details. Hold down the_ button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode,...
  • Page 75 Users of PictBridge<:ompatible (_)?16) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing are as follows. Take pictures Print mu!tiple pictures (_25) S" Notes on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer,...
  • Page 76 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn offthe camera. _'-:-_ Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the included USBcable. • Be sure that the plug is oriented correctly. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the plug atan angle.
  • Page 77 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (_23), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed and press the _}_ button. •...
  • Page 78 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Choose the desired paper size and press the _) button. • To specifythe paper sizeusing the printer settings, chooseDefault in the paper sizemenu. Choose Start print and press the _) button. Printing starts.
  • Page 79 Connecting the Camera toaPrinter (Direct Print) Choose the desired paper size and press the I_) button. • To specifythe paper sizeusing the printer settings, chooseDefault in the paper sizemenu. Choose Print selection, Print all images DPOF printing and press the _) button.
  • Page 80 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card are printed one per each. • When the menu shown on the right is displayed, choose Start print and press the _) button to start printing.
  • Page 81 Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portk)ns of a recorded movie carl be saved as a separate file. Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted ([Z_102).

  • Page 82: Size

    Editing Movies Notes on Editing Movies • Once a movie is created through editing, it cannot be used again _r extracting a movie, To extract another range, select and edit the original movie. • Becausethe edited moviesareextracted in 1 second units, they mayvary slightlyfrom the set start...
  • Page 83 Nikon 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. NIKON CORPORATION FX1102(11) 5MM09811-02 © 2011 Nikon Corporation...

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