Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
Page 2 Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold. Memory Cards SD and SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. Help Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics.
Page 3 Where to Find It Find what you’re looking for from: The Table of Contents.............. 0 xiii For Your Safety................. 0 Menu Options ................0 16 The Index.................. 0 253 Troubleshooting ..............0 238 Error Messages ................ 0 242 Introduction 0 27 Basic Photography 0 38 Recording and Viewing Movies...
Page 4: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for a quick start with the COOLPIX A. For safety precautions, see “For Your Safety” (0 vi). Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. Charge the battery (0 20).
Page 5 Turn the camera on (0 2). When using the camera for the first time, you will be prompted to choose a language and set the camera clock (0 25). Rotate the focus mode Focus mode selector selector to t (autofocus; 0 75).
Page 6: 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 equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Page 7 The battery is prone to leakage Store out of direct sunlight When the camera is not in use, when fully discharged. To avoid turn it off to close the lens cover damage to the product, be sure and store it out of direct sunlight. to remove the battery when no Light focused by the lens could charge remains.
Page 8 Nikon for the purpose, to maintain Follow the directions of airline and compliance with product hospital personnel regulations.
Page 9: Notices
Notices No part of the manuals included with Nikon will not be held liable for any this product may be reproduced, damages resulting from the use of transmitted, transcribed, stored in a this product. retrieval system, or translated into While every effort has been made to...
Page 10 Wash hands Connect the equipment into an after handling. outlet on a circuit different from that Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, to which the receiver is connected. Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Consult the dealer or an experienced Tel.: 631-547-4200...
Page 11 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. securities issued by private Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced companies (shares, bills, checks, gift...
Page 12 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) 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.
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Quick Start Guide...................iv For Your Safety ..................vi Notices.......................ix Introduction Getting to Know the Camera .............2 The Camera Body................2 The Monitor..................5 The Information Display ..............7 The Mode Dial ..................9 The Command Dial................. 10 Camera Menus: An Overview............12 Using Camera Menus..............
Page 14 Basic Photography Battery Level and Card Capacity ............ 27 “Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i Mode) ......29 Basic Playback..................33 Deleting Unwanted Photographs ..........34 Creative Photography (Scene Modes) ......... 35 k Portrait ..................35 l Landscape.................35 p Child ...................35 m Sports ..................36 n Close up..................36 o Night Portrait................36 r Night Landscape ..............36 s Party/Indoor................36...
Page 15 P, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture ............52 P: Programmed Auto..............53 S: Shutter-Priority Auto ..............54 A: Aperture-Priority Auto............. 55 M: Manual................... 56 User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes Saving User Settings ..............60 Recalling User Settings ..............62 Resetting User Settings..............
Page 16 Exposure Metering ....................85 Exposure Compensation..............87 White Balance White Balance Options ..............89 Fine-Tuning White Balance.............. 92 Preset Manual ..................94 Image Enhancement Picture Controls..................99 Selecting a Picture Control............99 Modifying Picture Controls ............101 Creating Custom Picture Controls.......... 106 Sharing Custom Picture Controls ...........
Page 17 More on Playback Full-Frame Playback .................132 Photo Information................134 Thumbnail Playback .................140 Calendar Playback................142 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........144 Protecting Photographs from Deletion........146 Deleting Photographs ..............148 Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback ....148 The Playback Menu ..............150 Connections Using ViewNX 2..................154 Installing ViewNX 2 ..............154 Copy Pictures to the Computer ..........156 View Pictures ..................158...
Page 18 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options .........176 Reset Shooting Menu ............. 176 Storage Folder................177 Color Space ................178 Long Exposure NR ..............179 High ISO NR................179 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator ..........180 Exposure Comp. for Flash ............. 180 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash ..........181 Auto Bracketing Set ..............
Page 19 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ......197 Creating Retouched Copies ............198 D-Lighting ...................200 Red-Eye Correction ..............201 Trim....................202 Monochrome ................203 Filter Effects ................203 Color Balance ................205 Image Overlay................206 NEF (RAW) Processing.............209 Resize ....................211 Quick Retouch ................213 Straighten..................213 Fisheye ..................213 Color Outline................214 Color Sketch ................214 Perspective Control ..............215 Miniature Effect.................216...
Page 20 Troubleshooting ................238 Battery/Display................238 Shooting (All Modes)..............238 Shooting (P, S, A, M) ..............240 Playback................... 240 Miscellaneous ................241 Error Messages..................242 Specifications..................245 Approved Memory Cards ...............251 Memory Card Capacity ..............252 Index.......................253...
Page 21: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.
Page 22: Getting To Know The Camera
Getting to Know the Camera The Camera Body Built-in flash ........112 Command dial........10 Shutter-release button Power-on lamp........25 Taking photographs..... 29 Mode dial..........9 Recording movies ......38 Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1 ..226 Power switch.........2 Accessory shoe........ 226 Eyelets for camera strap ....iv Flash pop-up control .....
Page 23 Lens retracted Stereo microphone......43 Lens............ 245 f button Built-in flash ........112 Fn1..........193 Infrared receiver for remote control ............67 AF-assist illuminator/self-timer lamp ............29 Accessory terminal/USB connector cover ..........231 Accessory terminal ......231 Focus-mode selector......74 USB connector......156, 159 Focus ring..........
Page 24 AF lamp/memory-card access lamp Speaker ..........3 ............23, 30 W (Q) button Flash lamp......... 112 Thumbnails ........140 Zooming out during playback G button ............. 142 Menus ........12, 172 Help...........12 K button X button Playback ......... 33, 132 Zooming in during playback ... 144 HDMI connector cover....
Page 25: The Monitor
The Monitor The following are the indicators that may be displayed in the monitor (the display is shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes): Shooting Mode Distance indicator......80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Bracketing progress indicator ..125 Exposure Indicator ......57 Flash-ready indicator .....
Page 26: Playback Mode
Playback Mode Protect status ........146 Retouch indicator......197 1/12 Frame number/total number of images Image quality ........69 Image size ........... 72 File name........... 191 Time of recording..... 25, 185 100NIKON 0001. JPG NORMAL 4928x3264 15/05/2013 15 Date of recording ..... 25, 185 Folder name ........
Page 27: The Information Display
The Information Display To adjust camera settings, press the P button. Current settings are shown in the monitor information display; highlight items using the multi selector (0 13) and press J to view options for the highlighted item. P button Image quality........
Page 28 The Information Display To hide the information display, press the P button again.
Page 29: The Mode Dial
The Mode Dial Rotate the mode dial Mode dial to choose from the following shooting modes: i Auto Mode (0 29) Select this mode for simple, point-and-shoot photography. P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings.
Page 30: The Command Dial
The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor. Mode dial Command dial E (N/L) button Exposure compensation/ Aperture S (g) button ISO sensitivity Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (mode P;...
Page 31 Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 54, 56). Mode S or Command dial Choose an aperture (mode A; 0 55). Mode A Command dial Choose an aperture (mode M; 0 56). Mode M E (N/L) Command button dial Set exposure compensation...
Page 32: Camera Menus: An Overview
Camera Menus: An Overview Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: : Playback (0 172) : Retouch (0 197) : Shooting (0 176) : Recent settings or My Menu (defaults to Recent settings;...
Page 33: Using Camera Menus
Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button: Move cursor J button are used to select navigate the camera highlighted menus. item Cancel and return to Select previous highlighted menu item or display sub-menu Move cursor down Items can also be highlighted by rotating multi selector.
Page 34 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 or rotate the multi selector to highlight a menu item.
Page 35 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. Note the following: Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available. While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J.
Page 36: Menu Options
Menu Options D PLAYBACK MENU Image quality NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine (0 172) NEF (RAW) + JPEG Delete Selected normal Select date NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic Playback folder Current (default) NEF (RAW) JPEG fine Playback None (image only) JPEG normal display options (default)
Page 37 Color space sRGB (default) Auto bracketing AE bracketing (default) Adobe RGB WB bracketing Active Auto D-Lighting ADL bracketing Extra high Interval timer Choose start time High shooting Normal Start time Interval Number of times Long exposure Start (default) Movie settings Frame size/frame High ISO NR High...
Page 38 Time zone and Time zone Reverse date indicators Date and time Date format Daylight saving time (default) Language See page 247. Assign Fn1 Flash mode (default) button Image comment Input comment Release mode Attach comment Self-timer Auto image (default) FV lock rotation AE/AF lock Self-timer...
Page 39: N Retouch Menu
Eye-Fi upload* Enable (default) Color outline – Disable Color sketch – Firmware – Perspective – version control Miniature effect – * Available only with compatible Eye-Fi Selective color – memory cards. Edit movie Choose start/end N RETOUCH MENU point Save selected frame (0 197) Side-by-side –...
Page 40: First Steps
First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-27 battery charger before use. About two hours are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. Plug charger in Insert battery Battery...
Page 41: Insert The Battery
Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. Insert the battery in the orientation Battery shown (q), using the battery to keep latch the orange battery latch pressed to one side.
Page 42 If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly, unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon- authorized service representative. The battery may be hot immediately after use. Wait for the battery to cool before recharging.
Page 43: Insert A Memory Card
Insert a Memory Card The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; 0 251). To install a memory card, turn the camera off and, holding the card in the orientation shown below, slide it in until it clicks into place. Rear Memory card slot Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards could damage...
Page 44 Memory Cards Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. 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.
Page 45: Basic Setup
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date. Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed.
Page 46 The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP-5C power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 247). A day of charging will power the clock for about 2 weeks.
Page 47: Basic Photography
Basic Photography Battery Level and Card Capacity Before shooting, turn the camera on and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Battery level is shown in the monitor as follows: Battery Number of indicator exposures remaining Monitor Description Battery fully charged.
Page 48 Auto Power Off If no operations are performed for the length of time selected for Auto off timer in the setup menu (0 189; the default for both shooting and playback is about 1 minute), the monitor will turn off to save power and the power-on lamp will flash.
Page 49: Point-And-Shoot" Photography (I Mode)
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i Mode) This section describes how to take photographs in i mode, automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. Select i. Mode dial Ready the camera. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other...
Page 50 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If a face is detected, the camera will focus on the face; Focus area otherwise, the camera will focus on the subject in the focus area selected with the multi selector before the shutter-release button was pressed halfway.
Page 51 The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the way down Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below, and...
Page 52 The Shooting Display Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while bright bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a flash or other bright, momentary light source.
Page 53: Basic Playback
Basic Playback Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or by rotating the multi selector or command dial. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 54: Deleting Unwanted Photographs
Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page. K button Delete the photograph.
Page 55: Creative Photography (Scene Modes)
Creative Photography (Scene Modes) Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene. h Mode To view the currently selected scene, rotate the mode dial to h. To choose another scene, rotate the command dial. The selected scene is shown by an icon in the monitor.
Page 56: Sports
Sports Beach/Snow Fast shutter speeds freeze Capture the brightness of sunlit motion for dynamic sports shots expanses of water, snow, or in which the main subject sand. stands out clearly. While the Sunset shutter-release button is Preserves the deep hues seen in pressed all the way down, the sunsets and sunrises.
Page 57: Food
Food Use for vivid photographs of food. Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. High Key Use with bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light. Low Key Use with dark scenes to create dark, somber images with prominent highlights.
Page 58: Recording And Viewing Movies
Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Follow the steps below to record movies with sound. Press the P button. Shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. P button Information display Display release mode options. Highlight the current release mode and press J to display release mode options.
Page 59 Choose a shooting mode. Aperture can not be adjusted while recording is in progress; in A and M modes, adjust aperture before beginning recording. Shutter speed can only be adjusted in mode M, when it can be set to values between s and 8000 Flexible program (0 53) is not available.
Page 60 End recording. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, the memory card is full or another mode is selected. Maximum Length The maximum length for individual movie files is 20 minutes or 29 minutes 59 seconds (0 43);...
Page 61: The Movie Recording Display
The Movie Recording Display Item Description q “No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. — w Movie frame size The frame size for movie recording. e Time remaining The recording time available for movies. Before Recording Choose a color space before recording (0 178).
Page 62 Recording Movies Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (for information on reducing flicker and banding, see Flicker reduction, 0 184).
Page 63: Movie Settings
Movie Settings Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu to adjust the following settings. Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose from the following options. Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Maximum length Maximum bit rate ( High quality/ Frame size (Mbps) Frame rate Normal)
Page 64 Select Movie settings. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press 2. G button Choose movie options. Highlight the desired item and press 2, then highlight an option and press J. The 2 Icon 2 is displayed in full-frame and movie playback if the movie was recorded without sound.
Page 65: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 132). Press J to start playback. 1 icon Length Current position/total length Volume Movie progress bar Guide The following operations can be performed: Description Pause Pause playback. Resume playback when movie is paused or Play during rewind/advance.
Page 66 Description Press X to increase volume, W (Q) to Adjust X/W (Q) volume decrease. Return to full- Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback. frame playback Exit to Press shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting shooting display. mode Display See page 172 for more information.
Page 67: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option Description Create a copy from which the opening or 9 Choose start/end point closing footage has been removed. 4 Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still.
Page 68 Display movie edit options. Press the E (N/L) button to display movie edit options. E (N/L) button Select Choose start/ end point. Highlight Choose start/ end point and press J. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; choose whether the current frame will be the starting or end point of the copy and press J.
Page 69 Save the copy. Highlight one of the following and press J: Save as new file: Save the copy to a new file. Overwrite existing file: Replace the original movie file with the edited copy. Cancel: Return to Step 5. Preview: Preview the copy. Edited copies are indicated by a 9 icon in full-frame playback.
Page 70: Saving Selected Frames
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: View the movie and choose a frame. Play the movie back as described on page 45; your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from Progress bar the movie progress bar.
Page 71 Create a still copy. Press 1 to create a still copy of the current frame. Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to create a JPEG copy of the selected frame. Movie stills are indicated by a 9 icon in full- frame playback.
Page 72: P, S, A, And M Modes
P, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for Programmed auto optimal exposure. Recommended for (0 53) snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings.
Page 73: P: Programmed Auto
P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.
Page 74: S: Shutter-Priority Auto
S: Shutter-Priority Auto To choose a shutter speed, rotate the command dial. Command dial In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze”...
Page 75: A: Aperture-Priority Auto
A: Aperture-Priority Auto To choose aperture, rotate the command dial. Command dial In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) increase flash range and reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject.
Page 76: M: Manual
M: Manual In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the multi selector to set aperture (shutter speed can also be set by keeping the E (N/L) button pressed and rotating the multi selector, aperture by keeping the E (N/L) button pressed and rotating the command dial).
Page 77 The Exposure Indicator If a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time” is selected (0 58), the exposure indicator shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. If the subject is too bright or too dark for the camera to meter, the indicator will flash.
Page 78 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. A: The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional Length of exposure: 35 s MC-DC2 remote cord (0 231).
Page 79 Choose a shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed of A. For a shutter speed of “B”, Command dial select a remote control release mode (0 66) after choosing the shutter speed. Open the shutter. A: After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional remote cord all the way down.
Page 80: User Settings: U1 And U2 Modes
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes Assign frequently-used settings to the d and e positions on the mode dial. Saving User Settings Select a mode. Mode dial Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode. Adjust settings. Make the desired adjustments to flexible program, shutter speed, aperture, exposure and flash compensation, flash mode, metering, autofocus and AF-area modes, bracketing, and shooting menu (0 176) settings (note that the camera...
Page 81 Select Save user settings. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Save user settings in the setup G button menu and press 2. Select Save to U1 or Save to U2. Highlight Save to U1 or Save to U2 and press 2. Save user settings.
Page 82: Recalling User Settings
Recalling User Settings Simply rotate the mode dial to d to Mode dial recall the settings assigned to Save to U1, or to e to recall the settings assigned to Save to U2. Resetting User Settings To reset settings for d or e to default values: Select Reset user settings.
Page 83: Release Mode
Release Mode Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Movie Modes Choose from the following release modes: Mode Description Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter- release button is pressed all the way down. Continuous: The camera takes photographs at about 4 frames per second (fps) while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
Page 84 Press the P button. Shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. P button Information display Display release mode options. Highlight the current release mode and press J to display release mode options. Select a release mode. Highlight a release mode and press J.
Page 85 Continuous Release Mode Continuous release mode can not be used with the built-in flash; lower the flash or turn the flash off (0 112–116) when shooting in continuous release mode. Buffer Size The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the monitor exposure-count display while the shutter-release button is pressed...
Page 86: Self-Timer And Remote Control Modes
Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 231) allow the photographer to be at a distance from the camera when a photo is taken. Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface.
Page 87 Frame the photograph and shoot. Self-timer mode: Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will start to flash, stopping two seconds before the photo is taken. The shutter will be released ten seconds after the timer starts.
Page 88 Before Using the ML-L3 Remote Control Before using the ML-L3 for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator sheet. Remote Control Photography Note that the shutter may not respond to the ML-L3 remote control if there is a bright light source behind the camera. In $—quick response (ML-L3) —and %—delayed release (ML-L3)—...
Page 89: Image Quality And Size
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 252).
Page 90 Press the P button. Shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. P button Information display Display image quality options. Highlight the current image quality in the information display and press J. Choose a file type. Highlight an option and press J.
Page 91 NEF (RAW) Images Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. White balance bracketing (0 123) is not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as Capture NX 2 (available separately;...
Page 92: Image Size
Image Size Choose a size for JPEG images: Image size Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) # Large 4928 × 3264 41.7 × 27.6/16.4 × 11.4 $ Medium 3696 × 2448 31.3 × 20.7/12.3 × 8.2 % Small 2464 × 1632 20.9 ×...
Page 93 The Shooting Menu Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option in the shooting menu (0 176). The S (g) Button Image quality and size can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial while keeping the S (g) button pressed (0 194).
Page 94: Focus
Focus The focus-mode selector can be used to choose between normal and macro autofocus and manual focus modes. The user can also select the focus area for automatic or manual focus (0 75, 80) or use Focus-mode selector focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 79).
Page 95: Autofocus
Autofocus Autofocus Mode Choose from the following autofocus modes. Option Description Single-servo For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter- AF-S release button is pressed halfway. For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously Full-time- until shutter-release button is pressed. Focus locks AF-F servo AF when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Page 96: Af-Area Mode
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected in modes other than i. Option Description The camera automatically detects and focuses Face-priority AF on portrait subjects. Use for portraits. Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and Wide-area AF other non-portrait subjects.
Page 97 Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight an option and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on Focus area...
Page 98 Subject-tracking AF: Position the focus area over your subject and press J. The focus area will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame. Focus area To end tracking, press J again. Note that the camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly, leave the frame or are obscured by other objects, change visibly in size, color, or brightness, or are too small, too large, too bright, too dark, or similar in color or...
Page 99: Focus Lock
Focus Lock If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 75), use focus lock to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject. Focus. Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus.
Page 100: Manual Focus
Manual Focus To focus manually, rotate the focus Focus-mode selector ring until the subject is in focus (the faster the ring is rotated, the more rapidly focus will be adjusted). To magnify the view in the monitor for precise focus, press the X button. While the view through the lens is zoomed in, the multi selector can be used to scroll to areas of the frame...
Page 101: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by noise (randomly- spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines). Noise is particularly likely at settings between Hi 0.3 (equivalent to ISO 8000) and Hi 2 (equivalent to ISO 25600).
Page 102 Choose an ISO sensitivity. Highlight an option and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. Auto If the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M after Auto is selected for ISO sensitivity in another mode, the ISO sensitivity last selected in P, S, A, or M mode will be restored.
Page 103: Auto Iso Sensitivity Control
Auto ISO Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Control If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately when the flash is used).
Page 104: Adjust Settings
Adjust settings. The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using Maximum sensitivity (the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity is automatically set to ISO 100). In modes P and A, sensitivity will only be adjusted if underexposure would result at the shutter speed selected for Minimum shutter speed ( –1 s).
Page 105: Exposure
Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). Method Description Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure Matrix metering according to tone distribution, color, and composition.
Page 106 Press the button. Shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. P button Information display Display metering options. Highlight the current metering method in the information display and press J. Choose a metering method. Highlight an option and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 107: Exposure Compensation
Exposure (P, S, and A Modes Only) Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 85). Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of EV.
Page 108 The Information Display Exposure compensation can also be adjusted by selecting the current exposure compensation setting in the information display (0 7). Using a Flash When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level. The Exposure comp. for flash option in the shooting menu (0 180) can be used to restrict the effects of exposure compensation to the background only.
Page 109: White Balance
White Balance (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) White Balance Options White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; in P, S, A, and M modes, other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source: Option Color temp.
Page 110 Option Color temp. Description 5400 K Use with built-in or optional flash. Flash Use in daylight under overcast G Cloudy 6000 K skies. Use in daylight with subjects in the M Shade 8000 K shade. Use subject, light source, or L Preset manual —...
Page 111 The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu (0 176), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 92) or measure a value for preset white balance (0 94). The Auto option in the White balance menu offers a choice of Normal and Keep warm lighting colors, which preserves the warm...
Page 112: Fine-Tuning White Balance
Fine-Tuning White Balance White balance options other than Preset manual can be “fine- tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. Select a white balance option in the shooting menu.
Page 113 Green (G) Increase green Blue (B) Amber (A) Increase magenta Magenta (M) Increase blue Increase amber Press Press J to save settings and return to the shooting menu. If white balance has been fine-tuned, an asterisk (“*”) will be displayed in the monitor. White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute.
Page 114: Preset Manual
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will Measure...
Page 115 Select Measure. Highlight Measure and press 2. The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. The message shown at right will be displayed before the camera enters preset measurement mode. When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing L will appear in the monitor.
Page 116 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, the message shown at right will be displayed. If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance and the message shown at right will be displayed.
Page 117 Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card. Select Preset manual. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white G button balance options.
Page 118 Choose a folder. Highlight the folder containing the source image and press 2. Highlight the source image. Copy white balance. Press J to set preset white balance to the white balance value for the highlighted photograph. Inspecting Pictures The picture currently highlighted in the thumbnail display can be inspected by pressing X;...
Page 119: Image Enhancement
Image Enhancement Picture Controls (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Nikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among compatible devices and software. Selecting a Picture Control The camera offers six Picture Controls.
Page 120 Press the button. Shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. P button Information display Display Picture Control options. Highlight the current Picture Control and press Select a Picture Control. Highlight a Picture Control and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 121: Modifying Picture Controls
Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 106) can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of sharpening, contrast, and saturation using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. Display the Picture Control menu.
Page 122 Adjust settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting and press 4 or 2 to choose a value (0 103). Repeat this step until all settings have been adjusted, or select Quick adjust to choose a preset combination of settings. Default settings can be restored by pressing the O button.
Page 123 Picture Control Settings Option Description Choose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control by adjusting sharpening, contrast, and saturation (note that this resets all manual adjustments). For example, Quick adjust choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid.
Page 124 “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. The Picture Control Grid Pressing the X button in Step 3 on page 102 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is...
Page 125 Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available: Option Description Yellow Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red more contrast than orange.
Page 126: Creating Custom Picture Controls
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. Select Manage Picture Control. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the shooting G button menu and press 2.
Page 127 Edit the selected Picture Control. See page 103 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O button. Press J when settings are complete. Select a destination. Highlight a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2.
Page 128 Save changes and exit. Press X to save changes and exit. The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list. X button Manage Picture Control > Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu.
Page 129: Sharing Custom Picture Controls
Sharing Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX 2 or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in compatible cameras and software and then deleted when no longer needed.
Page 130: Preserving Detail In Highlights And Shadows (Active D-Lighting)
Preserving Detail in (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Highlights and Shadows (Active D-Lighting) Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day.
Page 131 Press the button. Shooting information will be displayed in the monitor. P button Information display Display Active D-Lighting options. Highlight Active D-Lighting in the information display and press J. Choose an option. Highlight Y Auto, Z Extra high, P High, Q Normal, R Low, or X Off and press J.
Page 132: Flash Photography
Flash Photography Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. Raise the flash. Slide the flash pop-up control to raise the flash. Charging begins when the flash is raised; once charging is complete, a flash-ready indicator (M) will be displayed and the flash lamp will light Flash pop-up control...
Page 133: Flash Mode
Flash Mode The flash modes available vary with shooting mode: i, k, p, n, s, w Auto Auto+slow sync+ red-eye reduction NjR Auto+red-eye reduction Auto+slow sync P, A S, M Fill flash Fill flash Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Slow sync+red-eye reduction Slow sync...
Page 134 Choose a flash mode. Highlight a mode and press J. Press the shutter- release button halfway to return to shooting mode. Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings, as shown by the flash mode icon: R (auto flash): Flash fires as required when lighting is poor or subject is back lit.
Page 135 See Also For information on using the f button and the command dial to choose the flash mode, see page 193. Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place.
Page 136: Flash Compensation
Flash Compensation (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Choose from values between –3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of EV;...
Page 137 Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SB-400 flash units; in the case of all but the SB-400, it can be adjusted using the controls on the flash unit in addition to the procedure described above.
Page 138: Fv Lock
FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame. Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture.
Page 139 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash ready indicator (M) is displayed, press the f button. The flash will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at f button this level and an FV lock icon (e) will be displayed.
Page 140 Using FV Lock with the Built-in Flash FV lock is only available with the built-in flash when TTL is selected for Flash cntrl for built-in flash in the shooting menu (0 181). Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units FV lock is also available with optional flash units in TTL and (where supported) monitor pre-flash AA and monitor pre-flash A flash control modes.
Page 141: Other Shooting Options
Other Shooting Options Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below and on page 122 can be restored to default values by holding the P and G buttons down together for more than two seconds. The monitor turns off briefly while settings are reset. P button G button Option...
Page 142 Option Default 123, P, S, A, M Bracketing P, S, A, M Picture Control settings* Unmodified P, S, A, M Exposure compensation P, S, A, M Flash compensation P, S, A, M, 0 Fill flash i, k, p, n, w Auto Auto+red-eye Flash mode...
Page 143: Bracketing
Bracketing (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Bracketing automatically varies exposure, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Choose in situations in which it is difficult to set exposure, white balance, or Active D-Lighting and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject.
Page 144 Display bracketing options. Highlight the current bracketing setting and press Select a bracketing increment. Highlight a bracketing increment and press J. Choose from values between 0.3 and 2 EV (AE bracketing) or 1 to 3 (WB bracketing), or select ADL (ADL bracketing). Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
Page 145 If there is not enough space available on the memory card to record three images, the exposure-count display in the monitor will flash. Shooting can begin when a new memory card is inserted. ADL bracketing: The first shot after bracketing is activated is taken with Active D-Lighting off, the second at the current Active D-Lighting setting (0 110;...
Page 146 Disabling Bracketing To disable bracketing and resume normal shooting, select OFF in Step 4 on the previous page. To cancel bracketing before all frames have been recorded, rotate the mode dial to a setting other than P, S, A, or M. Memory Card Capacity If the memory card fills before all shots in the sequence have been taken, shooting can be resumed from the next shot in the sequence after the...
Page 147: Interval Timer Photography
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. Mount the camera on a tripod and frame the subject before proceeding. Select Interval timer shooting. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Interval timer shooting in the shooting G button menu and press 2.
Page 148 Choose the interval. Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, minutes, or seconds and press 1 or 3 to choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed. Press 2 to continue. Choose the number of intervals. Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals (i.e., the number of times the camera shoots);...
Page 149 Start shooting. Highlight On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight Off and press J). The first series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time, or after about 5 s if Now was selected for Choose start time in Step 2.
Page 150: Using A Gps Unit
Using a GPS Unit An optional GP-1 GPS unit (0 231) can be connected to the accessory terminal (0 3) allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken. When connecting GPS units, turn the camera off and note that the unit can not be mounted on the accessory shoe when the built-in flash is used;...
Page 151 The n Icon Connection status is shown by the n icon: n (static): Camera has established communication with the GPS unit. Photo information for pictures taken while this icon is displayed include an additional page of GPS data (0 138). n (flashing): The GPS unit is searching for a signal.
Page 152: More On Playback
More on Playback Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button G button K button Multi selector E (N/L) button X button W (Q) button J button O button Command dial Rotate Tall...
Page 153 Description Press 2 to view photographs in order View recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse additional order. Photographs can also be viewed by photographs rotating the multi selector or command dial. View additional Change photo info displayed (0 134). photo info View See page 140 for more information on the...
Page 154: Photo Information
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full- frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that “image only”, shooting data, RGB histograms, highlights, and overview data are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options (0 173).
Page 155: File Information
File Information Protect status ........146 Retouch indicator ......197 1/12 Frame number/total number of images Image quality ........69 Image size..........72 File name ..........191 0001. JPG NORMAL Time of recording ..... 25, 185 100NIKON 15/05/2013 15 4928x3264 Date of recording...... 25, 185 Folder name........
Page 156 Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X. Use the X and W (Q) buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor.
Page 157: Iso Sensitivity
Shooting Data Metering ..........85 Shutter speed........54, 56 F5 . 6 Aperture..........55, 56 Shooting mode...... 29, 35, 52 ISO sensitivity ........81 Exposure compensation ....87 Focal length COOLP I X A 1/12 Lens data Focus mode ........74, 80 Flash type ........112, 226 Flash mode.........
Page 158 High ISO noise reduction....179 Long exposure noise reduction ... 179 Active D-Lighting......110 Retouch history ........ 197 SPR I NG HAS COME . COMMENT Image Comment ......186 COOLP I X A 1/12 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Standard, Vivid, Portrait, and Landscape Picture Controls only.
Page 159 Overview Data COOLP I X A 1213 14 16 17 18 F5 . 6 1 125 18. 5mm + 1 . 0 – 1. 3 SLOW F5 . 6 1 125 18. 5mm 0, 0 + 1 . 0 – 1. 3 SLOW 0, 0 20 19...
Page 160: Thumbnail Playback
Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W (Q) button. W (Q) W (Q) Full-frame Thumbnail playback Calendar playback playback Description Press W (Q) button to increase the Display more W (Q) images number of images displayed.
Page 161 Description Change protect E (N/L) status of See page 146 for more information. highlighted photo Return to shooting Press shutter-release button halfway mode to exit to shooting display. Display menus See page 172 for more information.
Page 162: Calendar Playback
Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (Q) button when 72 images are displayed. Date list W (Q) W (Q) Thumbnail list Full-frame Thumbnail playback Calendar playback playback The operations that can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list: Description Toggle between...
Page 163 Description Date list: Delete all pictures taken on Delete highlighted selected date. photo(s) Thumbnail list: Delete highlighted picture (0 148). Change protect E (N/L) status of See page 146 for more information. highlighted photo Return to shooting Press shutter-release button halfway mode to exit to shooting display.
Page 164: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: Description Press X to zoom in to maximum of...
Page 165 Description Rotate command dial or multi selector to View other view same location in other images at images current zoom ratio. Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is displayed. Cancel zoom and return to full-frame Cancel zoom playback. Change E (N/L) See page 146 for more information.
Page 166: Protecting Photographs From Deletion
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the E (N/ L) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 183).
Page 167 Removing Protection from All Images To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently E (N/L) selected in the Playback folder menu, press the and O buttons together for about two seconds during playback.
Page 168: Deleting Photographs
Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu.
Page 169 Press the O button again. To delete the photograph, press the O button again. To exit without deleting the photograph, press the K button. Calendar Playback During calendar playback, you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the O button.
Page 170: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date. Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected R All for playback (0 173).
Page 171 Select the highlighted picture. Press the W (Q) button to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O icon. W (Q) button Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select additional pictures; to deselect a picture, highlight it and press W (Q).
Page 172 Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date Choose Select date. In the delete menu, highlight Select date and press 2. Highlight a date. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W (Q).
Page 173 Press J to complete the operation. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J.
Page 174: Connections
Connections Using ViewNX 2 The supplied ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 software can be used to copy pictures to your computer, where they can be viewed, retouched, and shared. Your Imaging Toolbox Installing ViewNX 2 Supported Operating Systems At the time of writing, ViewNX 2 was compatible with the following operating systems.
Page 175 The following software is installed: ViewNX 2 (includes the following three modules: Nikon Transfer 2, used to copy pictures to the computer, ViewNX 2, used to view, retouch, and print pictures, and Nikon Movie Editor, used for simple movie editing)
Page 176: Copy Pictures To The Computer
Nikon Transfer 2 will start automatically (if a dialog is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2). Note that Nikon Transfer 2 may take some time to launch if the memory card contains a very large number of pictures;...
Page 177 Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed;...
Page 178: View Pictures
View Pictures Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop. Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock. For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2.
Page 179: Printing Photographs
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 249) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E16 USB cable. Turn the camera off. Connect the US cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.
Page 180 Printing Via Direct USB Connection Be sure the EN-EL20 battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector (0 230). When taking photographs to be printed via direct USB connection, set Color space to sRGB (0 178).
Page 181: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Printing Pictures One at a Time Select a picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (0 144; press K to exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, press the W (Q) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press X to display the highlighted picture full frame.
Page 182: Start Printing
Option Description Highlight Printer default (use current printer settings), Print time stamp (print times and dates of Time stamp recording on photos), or No time stamp and press J to select and exit to the previous menu. This option is available only if supported by the printer. To exit without cropping, highlight No cropping and press J.
Page 183: Printing Multiple Pictures
Printing Multiple Pictures Display the Pict ridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display. G button Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. Print select: Select pictures for printing. Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a selected date.
Page 184 Select pictures or choose a date. If you chose Print select or Print (DPOF) in Step 2, use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X button. To select the current picture for printing, hold the W (Q) button and press 1.
Page 185 Display printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options. Adjust printing options. Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as described on page 161 (a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print). Start printing.
Page 186: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The DPOF print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Choose Select/set for the DPOF print order item in the playback menu.
Page 187 Display imprint options. Press J to display data imprint options. Select imprint options. Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to complete the print order without including this information, proceed to Step 5). Print shooting data: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order.
Page 188 DPOF Print Order To print the current print order when the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer, select Print (DPOF) in the PictBridge menu and follow the steps in “Printing Multiple Pictures” to modify and print the current order (0 163). DPOF print date and shooting data options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection;...
Page 189: Viewing Photographs On Tv
Viewing Photographs on TV The camera can be connected to high-defintion video devices using a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from commercial sources). The cable must have a HDMI mini connector (Type C) for connection to the camera. Turn the camera off.
Page 190 Standard Televisions The camera can only be connected to devices with an HDMI connector. Television Playback Use of an EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback. Volume can be adjusted using television controls; the camera controls can not be used. Using External HDMI Displays HDMI displays connected via an HDMI cable can be used during shooting.
Page 191: Hdmi Options
HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu controls output resolution and can be used to enable the camera for remote control from devices that support HDMI-CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface–Consumer Electronics Control, a standard that allows HDMI devices to be used to control peripherals to which they are connected).
Page 192: Camera Menus
Camera Menus D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab. G button The playback menu contains the following options: Option Option Delete Rotate tall Playback folder Slide show Playback display options DPOF print order Image review...
Page 193: Playback Folder
Playback Folder G button D playback menu Choose a folder for playback: Option Description Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback. Only photos in the folder currently selected for Storage Current folder in the shooting menu (0 177) are displayed during playback.
Page 194: Rotate Tall
Rotate Tall G button D playback menu Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait- orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review. Option Description “Tall”...
Page 195 To start the slide show, highlight Start and press J. The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress: Description Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 to skip to next frame, or rotate multi Skip back/skip ahead selector or command dial to skip frames.
Page 196: C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab. G button The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Option Reset shooting menu High ISO NR Storage folder ISO sensitivity settings Image quality Release mode Image size...
Page 197: Storage Folder
1 to the current folder number (e.g., 101NIKON). The camera treats folders with the same name but different folder numbers as the same folder. For example, if the folder NIKON is selected for Storage folder, photographs in all folders named NIKON (100NIKON, 101NIKON, 102NIKON, etc.) will be visible when Current is selected for Playback...
Page 198: Color Space
DCF, select the appropriate color space manually. For more information, see the documentation provided with the application or device. Nikon Software ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs...
Page 199: Long Exposure Nr
Long Exposure NR G button C shooting menu If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog). The time required for processing roughly doubles; the message shown at right will be displayed when processing starts and pictures can not be taken until processing is complete (if the camera is turned off before processing is...
Page 200: Built-In Af-Assist Illuminator
Built-in AF-assist G button C shooting menu Illuminator Choose whether the built-in AF-assist AF-assist illuminator illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor. Option Description The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor. The AF-assist illuminator does not light to assist the focus operation.
Page 201: Flash Cntrl For Built-In Flash
Flash Cntrl for Built-in G button C shooting menu Flash Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash. Option Description Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to 1 TTL shooting conditions. Choose a flash level between Full and 1/32 ( of full 2 Manual power).
Page 202: B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab. G button The setup menu contains the following options: Option Option Format memory card Remote on duration (ML-L3) Save user settings Beep Reset user settings Shutter sound...
Page 203: Format Memory Card
Format Memory Card G button B setup menu Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in other devices. Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 156).
Page 204: Photo Info
Photo Info G button B setup menu Choose the information displayed in the monitor during shooting. Select Show info or Hide info to view or hide shooting indicators (0 134). Select Framing grid to view a framing grid or Virtual horizon to display a virtual horizon to assist in keeping the camera level.
Page 205: Time Zone And Date
Time Zone and Date G button B setup menu Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone.
Page 206: Language
Language G button B setup menu Choose a language for camera menus and messages. Image Comment G button B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately;...
Page 207: Auto Image Rotation
Auto Image Rotation G button B setup menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX 2 or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 231). The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) Camera rotated 90°...
Page 208: Self-Timer
Self-Timer G button B setup menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay and the number of shots taken (0 66). Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. Number of shots: Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed (from 1 to...
Page 209: Auto Off Timer
Auto off Timer G button B setup menu Choose the delay before the monitor turns off to save power when no operations are performed; the camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for an additional three minutes after the monitor has turned off.
Page 210: Beep
Beep G button B setup menu Choose the pitch (High or Low) of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses using autofocus, while the release timer is counting down in self-timer and delayed remote modes (0 63) when a photograph is taken in quick- response remote mode (0 63), or if you attempt to take a photograph when the memory card is locked (0 24).
Page 211: File Number Sequence
File Number Sequence G button B setup menu When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
Page 212: Mf Distance Indicator Units
MF Distance Indicator G button B setup menu Units Choose whether the focus distance for manual focus is displayed in meters (m) or feet (ft). Reverse Indicators G button B setup menu (V) is selected, the exposure indicator is displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right.
Page 213: Assign Fn1 Button
Assign Fn1 Button G button B setup menu Choose the role played by the f button: Option Description Press the f button and rotate the command dial to Flash mode choose the flash mode (0 113). Press the f button and rotate the command dial to Release mode choose the release mode (0 63).
Page 214: Assign J/Fn2 Button
Assign J/Fn2 Button G button B setup menu Choose the role played by the S (g) button: Option Description Press the S (g) button and rotate the command ISO sensitivity dial to set ISO sensitivity (0 81). Press the S (g) button and rotate the command White balance dial to adjust white balance (0 89).
Page 215: Slot Empty Release Lock
Slot Empty Release Lock G button B setup menu If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera. Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode).
Page 216: Firmware Version
Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi cards can not be used with optional WU-1a wireless mobile adapters. Do not insert Eye-Fi cards while a WU-1a is connected. Eye-Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected. If a warning is displayed in the monitor (0 243), turn the camera off and remove the card.
Page 217: N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button The retouch menu is used to create trimmed or retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card, and is only available when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera.
Page 218: Creating Retouched Copies
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: Display retouch options. Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu and press Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Select retouch options.
Page 219 Creating Retouched Copies During Playback Options other than Image overlay and Edit movie can be used during playback. Display picture full Highlight an option Create retouched copy. frame and press J. and press J. Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices.
Page 220: D-Lighting
D-Lighting G button N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph.
Page 221: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction G button N retouch menu This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction can be previewed in the edit display. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and create a copy as described in the following table.
Page 222: Trim
Trim G button N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. Description Press the X button to increase the size of the Increase size of crop crop.
Page 223: Monochrome
Monochrome G button N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black- and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype Increase saturation displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy.
Page 224 Option Description Red intensifier Intensify reds (Red intensifier), greens (Green intensifier), or blues Green (Blue intensifier). Press 1 to intensifier increase the effect, 3 to decrease. Blue intensifier Add starburst effects to light sources. Number of points: Choose from four, six, or eight.
Page 225: Color Balance
Color Balance G button N retouch menu Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red, green, and blue histograms (0 135) giving the distribution of tones in the copy. Increase amount of green Create retouched copy Increase amount of blue...
Page 226: Image Overlay
Image Overlay G button N retouch menu Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application.
Page 227 Select the first image. Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. Select the second image.
Page 228 Preview the overlay. Press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the Preview column and press 1 or 3 to highlight Overlay. Press J to preview the overlay as shown at right (to save the overlay without displaying a preview, select Save).
Page 229: Nef (Raw) Processing
NEF (RAW) Processing G button N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs (0 69). Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. Select a photograph.
Page 230 Adjust NEF (RAW) processing settings. Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance is not available with pictures created with image overlay, and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between –2 and +2 EV. If Auto is selected for white balance, it will be set to whichever of Normal and Keep warm lighting colors was in effect when the picture was taken.
Page 231: Resize
Resize G button N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. Select Resize. To resize selected images, press G to display the menus and select Resize in the retouch menu. Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed;...
Page 232 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (Q) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold W (Q) button the X button). Selected pictures are marked by a 8 icon.
Page 233: Quick Retouch
Quick Retouch G button N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of enhancement. The effect can be previewed in the edit display.
Page 234: Color Outline
Color Outline G button N retouch menu Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph. Before After Color Sketch G button N retouch menu Create a copy of a photograph that resembles...
Page 235: Perspective Control
Perspective Control G button N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out).
Page 236: Miniature Effect
Miniature Effect G button N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. Press Description Press W (Q) to choose orientation of area that...
Page 237: Selective Color
Selective Color G button N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog. Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame,...
Page 238 Highlight the color range. Color range Rotate the command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph.
Page 239: Side-By-Side Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the J button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is played back full frame. Select a picture. Select a retouched copy (shown by a N icon) or a photograph that has been retouched in full-frame...
Page 240 Compare the copy with the Options used to create copy original. The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press 4 or 2 to switch between the Source Retouched...
Page 241: Recent Settings/O My Menu
m Recent Settings/O My Menu To display the recent settings menu, press G and select the m (recent settings) tab. G button The recent settings menu lists the 20 most recently used settings, with the most recently- used items first. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select.
Page 242: My Menu
My Menu To access a customized menu of up to 20 options selected from the playback, shooting, setup, and retouch menus, select O My Menu for m Recent settings > Choose tab. Select Choose tab. In the recent settings menu (m), highlight Choose tab and press 2.
Page 243 Adding Options to My Menu Select Add items. In My Menu (O), highlight Add items and press 2. Select a menu. Highlight the name of the menu containing the option you wish to add and press 2. Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J.
Page 244 Deleting Options from My Menu Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. Delete the selected items. Highlight Done and press J.
Page 245 Reordering Options in My Menu Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2. Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J.
Page 246: Technical Notes
Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash.
Page 247: Compatible Flash Units
Compatible Flash Units The camera can be used with the flash units listed below (for the latest information on compatible flash units, see the websites listed on page 1). For more information, refer to the documentation provided with the flash unit. Flash unit Feature SB-910...
Page 248 The following features are available with compatible flash units: Compatible flash units SB-900 SB-800 SB-700 SB-600 SB-400 SB-910 i-TTL balanced fill-flash i-TTL Standard i-TTL flash Auto aperture — — — Non-TTL auto — — — Distance-priority manual — — Manual RPT Repeating flash —...
Page 249 i-TTL Flash Control In i-TTL flash control, the camera adjusts the flash level based on reflections from a series of nearly invisible pre-flashes (monitor pre- flashes) emitted by the flash unit immediately before firing. There are two types of i-TTL flash control: i-TTL balanced fill-flash, in which flash output is adjusted for a natural balance between the main subject and ambient background lighting, and standard i-TTL flash, in which flash output is adjusted to bright lighting in the frame to a standard level...
Page 250: Other Accessories
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the COOLPIX A. Power Connector EP-5C, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories can be used to power the camera for extended periods (EH-5a and EH-5 AC adapters can also be used). An EP-5C power connector is required to connect the camera to the EH-5b, EH-5a, or EH-5.
Page 251 The WU-1a Wireless can not be used with Eye-Fi cards; do not insert Eye-Fi cards mobile while the WU-1a is connected. For more information, see adapters Nikon catalogs or websites or the manual provided with the WU-1a.
Page 252: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera Cleaning 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 sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened Camera body in distilled water and dry thoroughly.
Page 253: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Caring for the Camera Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Page 254: Caring For The Battery
Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.
Page 255: The Charger
The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use. Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery may not charge or charge only partially. Wait for the battery to cool before charging.
Page 256: Available Settings
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. x, y, k, p, l, m, z, 0, S, A, n, o, r, t, 1, 2, u, v Storage folder 1, 2 Image quality 1, 2 Image size 1, 2 White balance...
Page 257 x, y, k, p, l, m, z, 0, S, A, n, o, r, t, 1, 2, u, v Self-timer Auto off timer Image review time Remote on duration (ML-L3) Beep Shutter sound File number sequence MF distance indicator units Reverse indicators Assign Fn1 button Assign J/Fn2 button Reverse dial rotation...
Page 258: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Page 259 Can not select AF-area mode: Camera is in i mode (0 29). Image size can not be changed: An NEF (RAW) option is selected for image quality (0 69). Camera is slow to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off (0 179).
Page 260: Shooting (P, S, A, M)
Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 96). Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not created with COOLPIX A (0 97). White balance bracketing unavailable: NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 71).
Page 261: Miscellaneous
Photos are not displayed in Capture NX 2: Update to latest version (0 231). Computer displays NEF (RAW) images differently from camera: Third-party software does not display effects of Picture Controls or Active D-Lighting. Use ViewNX 2 (supplied) or optional Nikon software such as Capture NX 2 (available separately). Miscellaneous Date of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (0 25, 185).
Page 262: Error Messages
Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the camera displays. Indicator Solution Low battery. Turn camera off, remove Shutter release disabled. Recharge battery. battery, and insert charged battery. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert Initialization error.
Page 263 Images created with other devices can Cannot select this file. not be retouched. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the problem persists, contact a Nikon- Lens error. authorized service representative. Check printer. To resume, select Check printer.
Page 264 Indicator Solution Insert paper of correct size and select Check paper. Continue. Paper jam. Clear jam and select Continue. Insert paper of selected size and select Out of paper. Continue. Check ink supply. Check ink. To resume, select Continue. 159 Replace ink and select Continue.
Page 265: Specifications
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX A Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.2 million 23.6 × 15.6 mm Nikon DX format CMOS; approx. Image sensor 16.93 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens 18.5 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of...
Page 266 Image size (pixels) L (4928 × 3264), M (3696 × 2448), S (2464 × 1632) ISO 100 – 3200; can be adjusted using ISO ISO sensitivity sensitivity to 6400, Hi 0.3 (ISO 8000 equivalent), (Recommended Exposure Hi 0.7 (ISO 10000 equivalent), Hi 1 (ISO 12800 Index) equivalent), and Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent) Exposure...
Page 267 Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Supported languages Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL20 battery (supplied) Power sources AC Adapter EH-5b; requires Power Connector EP-5C (available separately) Battery life Approx.
Page 268 Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Page 269 Exif version 2.3: The COOLPIX A supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif- compliant printers.
Page 270 SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 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 271: Approved Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX A. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.
Page 272: Memory Card Capacity
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the number of pictures that can be stored on a 4 GB memory card at different image quality (0 69) and size (0 72) settings. All figures are approximate; results will vary with the card type, camera settings, and the scene recorded. Image quality Image size No.
Page 273: Index
Index R (auto flash)..........113 Symbols j (red-eye reduction) ........ 113 i (Auto mode) ..........9, 29 S (slow sync) ........... 113 h (Scene mode) ........9, 35 T (rear-curtain sync)......113 k (Portrait)............35 d (Help)..............12 l (Landscape) ........... 35 5 (“Beep” indicator)........190 p (Child) ..............
Page 274 Blue intensifier (Filter effects) ....204 Border (PictBridge) ........161 Edit movie ............197 Bracketing..........123, 181 Exif version 2.3..........249 Brightness............103 Exposure ............85, 87 Built-in AF-assist illuminator ...... 180 Exposure compensation ........ 87 Built-in flash ............. 112 Exposure indicator ........... 57 Bulb ................58 Eye-Fi upload............195 Burst...............63...
Page 275 NEF (RAW)..........69, 209 Infrared receiver..........3, 67 NEF (RAW) processing ........209 Interval timer shooting.........127 Neutral (Set Picture Control) ......99 ISO sensitivity............. 81 Nikon Transfer 2..........157 ISO sensitivity settings........82 Normal-area AF..........76 i-TTL ..............181 Optional flash .........181, 226 JPEG............... 69 Output resolution (HDMI) ......
Page 276 Press the shutter-release button halfway30, Shutter-priority auto ........54 Shutter-release button ......31, 79 Print (DPOF)............163 Side-by-side comparison......219 Print select ............163 Single frame (Release mode)......63 Printing .............. 159 Single-servo AF ..........75 Programmed auto..........53 Size..............43, 72 Protecting photographs ......
Page 277 Warm filter (Filter effects) ......203 WB ................89 White balance ............ 89 Wide-area AF............76...
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Nikon COOLPIX A Reference Manual

Introduction

Basic Photography

Recording and Viewing Movies

P, S, A, and M Modes

User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes

Release Mode

Image Quality and Size

Focus

Exposure

White Balance

Image Enhancement

Flash Photography

Other Shooting Options

More on Playback

Iso Sensitivity

Connections

Camera Menus

Technical Notes

Quick Links

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