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Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI._ P 7100 Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 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. AVC Patent Portfolio License...
  • Page 3 Recording Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup...
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (_vi) familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
  • Page 5 About This Manual If you want to start using tile camera right away, see "Tile Basics of Shooting Playback" To learn about tile parts of the camera and basic operations, see "Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations" (_1). Other Information •...
  • Page 6 Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware...
  • Page 7 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce...
  • Page 8 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 9 Should the insulation be transport or store with metal objects damaged and the wires become such as necklaces or hairpins. exposed, take it to a Nikon- • The batteryis proneto leakagewhen authorized service representative for fully discharged. To avoid damage to inspection.
  • Page 10 Turn the power off when using provided or sold by Nikon for the inside an airplane or the purpose, to maintain compliance with hospital product regulations.
  • Page 11 Nikon interference in a residential installation. Corporation may void the user's This equipment generates, uses,and authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 12 State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES 6" Wash hands after handling. ACCORDING TO THE Nikon Inc., INSTRUCTIONS. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, This symbol indicates that \_,/ Melville, New York 11747-3064 this product isto be collected separately.
  • Page 13 Introduction ............................ii Read This First ............................Confirming the Package Contents ......................About This Manual ............................Information and Precautions ........................For Your Safety ............................WARNINGS ..............................Notices ..............................Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations ................. 1 Parts of the Camera ..........................The Camera Body ............................
  • Page 14 Step 5 Play Back Images ........................Changing How Images Are Displayed ....................Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images ....................Shooting Features ..........................37 I_1 (Auto) Mode ............................ Changing I_1 (Auto) Mode Settings ......................Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................. Changing Scene Mode Settings ........................ Characteristics of Each Scene ........................
  • Page 15 Playback Features ................Selecting Pictures for P layback by Date (List by Date Mode) ........Features Available inPlayback Mode (Playback Menu) ........Connecting the Camera toaTV, Computer, or Printer ........Using ViewNX 2 ................Installing ViewNX 2 ..............Transferring Images to the Computer ...........
  • Page 16 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) ............_22 Connecting the Camera to a Printer ....................Printing Individual Images ........................Printing Multiple Images ........................Editing Movies ..........................Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie .............. Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture ................ Quick Menu ...........................
  • Page 17 The Playback Menu ........................_1, Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) ................Slide Show .............................. "_ Delete ................................ The image Selection Screen ....................... O11Protect .............................._L_Rotate image ............................Hide Image ............................. Voice Memo ............................. G"_Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) ........The Movie Menu ..........................
  • Page 18 Built-in ND Filter ............................Customize Command Dials ......................... Multi Selector Right Press........................Delete Button Options ........................... AE/AF Lock Button ............................ Fnl + Shutter Button ..........................Fnl + Command Dial ..........................Fnl Guide Display ............................Fn2 Button ..............................Customize My Menu ..........................Reset File Numbering ..........................
  • Page 19 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of each part and the basic: camera operations. Parts of the Camera ..........The Camera Body ..................Controls Used in Shooting Mode ............
  • Page 20 The Camera Body Flash raised 6789 Lens cover closed 6" 1314. 1516 1718192021 25 26 _Fn2 (FUNC2) button ......Eyelet for camera strap ........ Shutter-release button ......4, 32 Exposure compensation dial ....71 Zoom controJ ..........Exposure compensation dial mark..71 Wide ...........
  • Page 21 Parts ofthe Camera 4 5 6 7 8 91011 21 22 F," 16171819 2425 @Microphone connector cover .... ] O0 Monitor ............8, 1_ External microphone connector..,. 1O0 Rotary multi sdector Eyelet for camera strap ........ (multi selector) ..........(flash pop-up) button ......(apply selection) button ....
  • Page 22 Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Main Function Name Mode dial Change the shooting mode. Rotate toward T (00 (telephoto zoom Zoom control position) to zoom in, and rotate toward W (_;_) (wide-angle position) to zoom out. See "Using the Rotary Multi Selector"...
  • Page 23 Parts ofthe Camera Control _1 Main Function Name _:L (AE-L/AF-L) Lock the exposure or focus. button Combined with the zoom control: Change the zoom lens focal length. Combined with the shutter-release Fm (FUNC1) button: Shoot with the assigned function button setting.
  • Page 24 Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode Control _] Name MainS'Function [_[_J When the camera is turned off, pressand hold this button to turn the camera on in Playbacl< button playback mode. Return to shooting mode. • Enlarge the image when rotated toward T (_);...
  • Page 25 Parts ofthe Camera Changing Angle of the Monitor Tile angle of the monitor carl be lowered down to approx. 81 oor raised upward to approx. 105°. This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions. _1_ Notes on Monitor •...
  • Page 26 Parts of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback c:hanges depending on the camera's settings and state of use. Press the [r-I[ (monitor) button to hide or show the information on the monitor (_15).
  • Page 27 Parts of the Camera Shooting mode ........28, 29 Internal memory indicator ..... Focus mode ............Aperture value ..........Quick menu dial indicator ....... ocus area (for center) ....32,55, 60 Zoom indicator ..........Focus area (for manual)..42,43, 55, 60 Zoom memory ..........
  • Page 28 Parts of the Camera Playback Mode Date of recording ......... Time of recording ........Movie playback guide ......Voice memo indicator ....... 6" List by date display ........Volume indicator ........ 90, 102 Battery level indicator ....... Black border indicator ....... Monitor brightness boost indicator D-Lighting icon ..........
  • Page 29 Switching Between Shooting Mode Playback Mode The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures. Press the [] (playback) button to switch between shooting mode and playback mode.
  • Page 30 Basic Operations Using Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (A), down (V), left (_) or right (1_) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the _) button. • The "rotary multi selector" is also referred to as the "multi selector" in this manual.
  • Page 31 Basic Operations Using Menus (the MENUButton) When the MENU button is pressed while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed,the menu for the current mode isdisplayed.Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed. Shooting mode Playback mode @@@_JP@ F,"...
  • Page 32 Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs The selected menu is Press the rotary multi Press the rotary multi selector • or • to select a selector _i to highlight displayed. the tab. tab, and press the _) button or I_. Selecting Menu Items Press •...
  • Page 33 Basic Operations Switching Monitor Display (the Button) To switch between the inforrnation displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback, press the (monitor) button. Shooting Mode Display information Information hidden Monitor off I Display the picture and the Display the picture only. Turn off the monitor.
  • Page 34 Basic Operations Holding Down Button (Monitor Brightness Boost Indicator) Hold down the 101 button to set the monitor to the maximum brightness. To return the brightness to its original level, hold down the 101 button again or turn offthe camera. When the brightness is set to the maximum with the I1"-11 button,...
  • Page 35 The Basics of Shooting Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Charge the Battery Preparation 2 Insert the Battery ,,III_:,,_.,,:,_,Z,£..L::_,L:,.L.L.L.L.L.L.L.L::_,ZZ,L 20 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card ============================================= Shooting Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time{EirstUseOn!Y)_,,:i.._ii:,i::i.26 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.:ii:_:_:_:_:iii_i_iiii:i:_:._::iii iii_iii_:ii_£iiiZ_iii__.iiiii(iiiiiiii_i:_28 Step 4 Focus and Shoot..:ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ:ZZZZ_ZZZZZZZ:ZZZZZ£32...
  • Page 36 Prepare the included Battery Charger MH-24. Ifa plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the ._C__ ?-_- plug adapter to the plug on the BatteryCharger. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug...
  • Page 37 Preparation 1 Charge the Battery Understanding CHARGE Lamp "_Z_'7'_"i_"i_"iq _s%]_i;T_ ......... Blinks Battery charging. Battery fully charged. • The battery is set incorrectly. Disconnect the Battery Charger from the electrical outlet, remove the battery, and then reset the battery to lie fiat in the Battery Charger. •...
  • Page 38 10penthebattery-chamber, cover. memorycard s,ot Insertthe battery.............."_ orange battery latch in the & direction shown ((!_), and fully ,"_1 insert the battery ((2)). • When the battery is fuJ]y inserted, the battery latch locks it in place. Battery latch _1_ Inserting the Battery Correctly...
  • Page 39 Preparation 2 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off (_25) and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction shown (_).
  • Page 40 Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery- _-___ chamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. Insertthe memory card. •sl, ethe memorycor until,tcl,cks,nto place. Inserting Memory Card...
  • Page 41 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Before opening tile battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera offand confirm that the power- on lamp and the monitor are off. Press the memory card in lightly with your finger (_) partially eject it, and then pull it out straight ((2}).
  • Page 42 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. J_< ..¥_ ..• ,,youaretur.i.gt.ecomerao.,ort.e,.sttime, r_.,_¢_ _ o_;0_Z __ see "Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time" (_26). [_ __" •_he,ensextends and the m on,tor ,s turned _--2_d Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator F,"...
  • Page 43 Step 1 Turn the Camera Turning the Camera On and Off • When the cameraisturned on, the power-on lamp (green)lights and the monitor is turned on (the power-on lampturns offwhen the monitor is turned on). • To turn offthe camera, press the power switch. Both the monitor and the power-on lamp are turned off.
  • Page 44 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting Display Language, Date, Time Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the multi selector • or • iii_l to choose the desired language [::l _<_\ .,_!l and press the _) button.
  • Page 45 Step 1 Turn the Camera Press A, V, _ or i_ to set date and time, and press the _]_ button. • To choose an item: Press i_ or _1 (selected in the following order: D (day) _ M (month) Y (year) hour minute).
  • Page 46 Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in I_1 (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to I_1. • The camera switches to I_1 (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes tO _.
  • Page 47 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes I_1 (Aut0)mode Shoot with basic camera operations. tZ33g When one of the scene modes is selected, pictures are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. In scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.
  • Page 48 Readythe camera. • Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. • To shoot in the "tall" orientation, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Framethe picture. •...
  • Page 49 Step 3 Frame a Picture Using Zoom Zoom out Zoom ir Rotate tile zoom control to activate tile optical zoom. • To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, rotate toward T (telephoto zoom position).
  • Page 50 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press button slightly until feel resistance. • When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area.
  • Page 51 Step 4 Focus and Shoot Autofocus Auto_cus may not perform as expected in the _llowing situations, In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area or AF/access lamp lights in green, •...
  • Page 52 Press the_ (playback) button. • When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Multi selector Use the multi selector to view previous or next images. • To view previous images: • or •...

  • Page 53: Step 5 Play Back Images

    Step 5 Play Back Images Changing Images Are Displayed When using playback mode, you carl change how images are : ?¸¸¸7¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ displayed by rotating tile zoom control toward W (_;_)/T (c(). Playback Zoom Display position guide Image is displayed in full- Image is zoomed frame playback mode.
  • Page 54 Press the multi selector • or • to select and press button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered. • To cancel, press • or • to select No and press the _) button. When Delete button options in the setup menu F,"...
  • Page 55 Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the camera's shooting modes and the features tha_ are available when using shooting mode. By referring to this information, you will learn how to selec_ different shooting modes and adjus_ settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.
  • Page 56 %ootin9 with basic: camera operations isavailable. 1:1:1:::7 ......• The c amera focuses atthe center area o fthe frame. _N39S Changing I_1 (Auto) Mode Settings • See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (_60) for more information on flash mode (_61), self-timer (_64), smile timer (_65), remote control (_60)
  • Page 57 Pressthe MENU b utton and displaythe scenemenu to select one of the following scenes.Picturesarecaptured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. Scene auto selector (_40) [] Night landscape (_42) "_ Portrait ([]_40) _ Close-up ([]_42) Jl Food ([]_43) [] Landscape (_40) Sports (_41) i_ Museum ([_)43)
  • Page 58 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Characteristics of Each Scene • Use of a tripod is recommended in scenes with which [_] is indicated. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (_104) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. •...
  • Page 59 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) _. Sports Use this mode when shooting sporting events. The camera captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. •...
  • Page 60 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) [] Snow Captures the brightness of sunlit snow. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. ill Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise...
  • Page 61 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) _1 Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • The focus mode ([_67) setting is changed to _ (macro dose-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot. •...
  • Page 62 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. On or Off can be selected in HDR (high dynamic range) composition on the screen that is displayed when [] Backlighting scene mode is selected.
  • Page 63 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) I;_ Panorama assist Use this mode when shooting a series of pictures that can later be joined on a computer form a single panorama. • Press the mufti selector A, V, • or i_ to select the direction in which pictures are to be joined and press the _) button.
  • Page 64 The effect can be applied to pictures during shooting. One of the 10 special effects is selected to shoot. To select an effect, press the MENU button to display the special effects menu. • Special effects can also be selected by rotating the sub-command dial while pressing the Ynl button in the shooting screen.
  • Page 65 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Option Description When the shooting mode icon lights in green, create dynamic )ictures radiated out from the center by zooming from W (wide- angle position) to T (telephoto zoom position) after the shutter is open and until it is closed.

  • Page 66: Options Available In The Special Effects Menu

    Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Changing Special Effects Mode Settings • Features that carl be set using tile main cornmand dial and sub-command dial differ depending on the special effects (_47). • Features that can be set using the multi selector (_60) vary with special effects.
  • Page 67 The ISO sensitivity is controlled automatically to a high low-lit scene and shoot pictures with a low amount of noise without using the flash. It also reduces the effects of camera shakeand subject movement when shooting at the telephoto zoom position.

  • Page 68: Options Available In The Low Noise Night Mode Menu

    Low Noise Night Mode (Shooting Low-lit Scenes) Changing Noise Night Mode Settings • See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (_60) for more information on flash mode (_61), self4imer (_64)/smile timer (_65)/ remote control (_60), focus mode (_67) and AF area mode.
  • Page 69 Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the quick menu (_73) or shooting menu (_54) items it] _X _ f(( addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value I__!_;} requirements.manuallY according to shooting conditions and _@@J_'_ _ _ _ •...

  • Page 70: P, S, A, M Modes (Setting The Exposure For Shooting)

    P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Adjusting the Shutter Speed Faster Slower 1/1000 s 1/30 s Adjusting the Aperture Value Larger aperture Smaller aperture (Small f-number) (Large f-number) f/2.8 Aperture zoom The aperture value (finumber) indicates the lens brightness.
  • Page 71 P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) P (Programmed auto) (_'_5) Use for automatic control of the exposure by the camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the main command dial ("flexible program").

  • Page 72: Available Quick Menu

    P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Changing P, S, A, M Modes • See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (_60) for more information on flash mode (_61), self-timer ([]]]]64)/smile timer (_65)/ remote control (_60) and focus mode...
  • Page 73 P, S,A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Option ° Description Set how the camera selects the AF area mode to Face priority, Auto (default setting), Manual, Center (spot), AF area mode Center (normal), Center (wide) or Subject tracking. •...

  • Page 74: Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    P, g, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously This feature may not be used in combination with certain features (_80),...
  • Page 75 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...