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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual...
  • Page 3 Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Technical Notes and Index...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P7800 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) and 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

    To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera and Main Functions” (A1). About the Included “Reference Manual CD” A PDF version of the COOLPIX P7800 Reference Manual can be found on the included CD. Refer to it for more detailed information.

  • Page 6: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 7 • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
  • Page 8 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.

  • Page 9: 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 10 Nikon-authorized service casing. representative for inspection. • Do not expose the battery to flame Failure to observe these or to excessive heat.
  • Page 11 Turn the power off while inside the and output jacks, use only the cables aircraft during take off or landing. provided or sold by Nikon for the Do not use wireless network functions purpose, to maintain compliance with while in the air.

  • Page 12: Notices

    15 of the FCC rules. These limits are modifications made to this device designed to provide reasonable that are not expressly approved by protection against harmful Nikon Corporation may void the interference in a residential user’s authority to operate the installation. This equipment equipment.
  • Page 13 State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES Wash hands after handling. ACCORDING TO THE Nikon Inc., INSTRUCTIONS. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, This symbol indicates that Melville, New York 11747-3064 electrical and electronic...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........................ ii Read This First ..........................ii Confirming the Package Contents....................ii About This Manual ............................. iii Information and Precautions ....................... iv For Your Safety ........................vii WARNINGS ..............................vii Notices ............................x Parts of the Camera and Main Functions............1 The Camera Body........................
  • Page 15 Shooting Features....................38 A (Auto) Mode ........................38 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)..............39 Tips and Notes ............................40 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)......... 46 A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting).......... 49 The Control Range of the Shutter Speed................... 53 E, F and N (User Settings Modes)................
  • Page 16 Using the Screen for Selecting Images ..................90 Recording and Playing Back Movies..............91 Recording Movies ........................91 Functions That Can Be Set Using the n Button (Quick Menu: When Recording Movies) ..................95 Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus)................
  • Page 17 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) ......E18 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)..........E20 Connecting the Camera to a Printer..................E20 Printing Individual Images......................E21 Printing Multiple Images ......................E22 Editing Movies ......................... E25 Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie............
  • Page 18 h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)......E68 C Sequence Display Options ....................E69 x Choose Key Picture ......................... E69 The Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus ............. E70 Shooting Mode (Movie Custom Setting Only) .............. E70 Custom Picture Control (Movie Custom Setting Only) ........... E70 Autofocus Mode..........................
  • Page 19 Accessory Terminal ......................... E95 Eye-Fi Upload............................E96 MF Distance Indicator Units ...................... E97 Reverse Indicators ........................... E97 Flash Control ............................E97 Reset All..............................E98 Firmware Version ..........................E98 Error Messages......................... E99 File Names ........................E103 Optional Accessories ....................E104 Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3 ..............E106 Speedlights (External Flash Unit) ................
  • Page 20 xviii...

  • Page 21: Parts Of The Camera And Main Functions

    Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Camera Body 18 17 16 14 13 12 w1 (function 1) button ..4, 100 Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1 .............. E108 Zoom control ........33 f : wide-angle ......33 Accessory shoe......E108 g : telephoto ......33 Flash ..............
  • Page 22 9 10 11 12 13 17 16 Rotary multi selector External microphone (multi selector)* ......3, 6, 58 connector ........E104 k (apply selection) button Eyelet for camera strap.......8 ..............3, 6, 12 K (flash pop-up) control ...59 Battery-chamber/ Electronic viewfinder......10 memory card slot cover ..22, 24 Diopter adjustment control..10 Tripod socket x (monitor) button .......10...

  • Page 23: Principle Functions Of The Controls

    Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting Control Main Function Change the shooting mode. Mode dial Move toward g (i) (telephoto) to zoom in closer to the subject, and move toward f (h) (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a larger area.
  • Page 24 Control Main Function Display or exit the quick menu. 70, 95 (quick menu) button 12, 73, Display and hide the menu. 96, 99 d (menu) button When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop pressing when you feel resistance slightly): Set focus and exposure. 34, 35 When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press the button all the way down): Release the...
  • Page 25 Control Main Function • Switch the information displayed in the monitor. • Set the function assigned in Fn2 button. w2 (function 2) button Switch between the monitor and viewfinder. 10 x (monitor) button Play back images. c (playback) button Delete the last image that was saved. l (delete) button...
  • Page 26 For Playback Control Main Function • When the camera is turned off, press and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode. • Return to shooting mode. c (playback) button • Move toward g (i) to zoom in on the 86, 87 image, and move toward f (h) to display images as thumbnails or the...
  • Page 27 Control Main Function Display and hide the menu. 12, 88 d (menu) button Delete an image. l (delete) button Switch the information displayed in the monitor. w2 (function 2) button Switch between the monitor and viewfinder. 10 x (monitor) button Return to shooting mode.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap at two places. Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap Lens Cap At times when you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it.

  • Page 29: Opening And Adjusting The Angle Of The Monitor

    Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor The orientation and tilt of the monitor can be changed. This is useful when shooting with the camera in a high or a low position, or when taking self- portraits. For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen facing out (3).

  • Page 30: Switching Between The Monitor And Viewfinder (X Button)

    Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder (x Button) You can use the viewfinder when bright light Viewfinder under the open sky makes it difficult to see the monitor. Each press of the x button switches the display between the monitor and viewfinder. •...

  • Page 31: Switching The Monitor Display (Fn2 Button)

    Switching the Monitor Display (Fn2 Button) To switch the information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback, press the w2 (function 2) button. • This operation is available when Fn2 button (A101) in the setup menu is set to Show/hide info (default setting).

  • Page 32: Using Menus (The D Button)

    Using Menus (the d Button) Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus. Press the d button. • The menu that matches the status of the camera, such as shooting or playback menu, is displayed. Unavailable menu items are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. Shooting menu Custom Picture Control Metering...
  • Page 33 Switching Among Menu Tabs To display a different menu, such as the setup menu (A99), use the multi selector to switch to another tab. Tabs Shooting menu Shooting menu Set up Custom Picture Control Custom Picture Control Welcome screen Metering Metering Time zone and date Continuous...

  • Page 34: The Monitor

    The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Press the w2 button to show or hide the information in the monitor (A11). For Shooting 10 11 1/250 1/250...
  • Page 35 Image size ..........72 Shooting mode......30, 31 Easy panorama........44 Focus mode..........65 Movie options (normal Focus indicator ........34 speed movies)........95 Quick menu icon......70, 95 Movie options (HS movies) ... 95 Zoom indicator......33, 65 Number of exposures remaining Zoom memory ........74 (still images)......26, E28 Zoom speed setting......99 Internal memory indicator ...
  • Page 36 1/1200 1/1200 F2.8 F2.8 1280 1280 1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1/1200 1/1200 F2.8 F2.8 1280 1280 1/1200 1/1200 F2.8 F2.8 1280 1280 1/1200 1/1200 F2.8 F2.8 1280 1280 1280 1280 1/1200 1/1200 F2.8 F2.8...
  • Page 37 Focus area (for center) ..........58, 67, 73, 85 Focus area (for manual) ........41, 42, 58, 67, 73 Focus area (auto, target finding AF).......58, 67, 73, 82 Focus area (face detection, pet detection) ..45, 58, 63, 67, 73, 83 Focus area (subject tracking) ........
  • Page 38 For Playback Full-frame playback (A36) 15/11/2013 15/11/2013 15/11/2013 12:00 12:00 12:00 9999.JP 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 11 12 999/ 999 999/ 999 999/ 999 999/ 999 999/ 999 999/ 999 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s 9999/9999 9999/9999 9999/9999 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s (a) Current image number/total Date of recording .......
  • Page 39 Tone level information display (A11) 1/250 F5.6 Current image number/ ISO sensitivity........72 total number of images Exposure compensation value... 69 Aperture value ........49 White balance ........72 Shutter speed........49 COOLPIX Picture Control....72 Shooting mode ......... 31 Image quality/Image size....

  • Page 40: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback

    The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Charge the Battery Prepare the included battery charger. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the battery charger. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place.
  • Page 41 Take the battery and battery charger to your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. When charging is complete, remove the battery and then disconnect the battery charger from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 42: Preparation 2 Insert The Battery

    Preparation 2 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. • Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2). • The battery locks into place when inserted correctly.

  • Page 43: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Move the battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) to eject the battery (2). High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.

  • Page 44: Preparation 3 Insert A Memory Card

    Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the memory card. • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. Memory card slot Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and...

  • Page 45: Removing Memory Cards

    Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card (2). High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.

  • Page 46: Step 1 Turn The Camera On

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On Open the monitor and remove the lens cap. • See “Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor“ (A9) for more information. • See “Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap“ (A8) for more information. Press the power switch.
  • Page 47 The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations No operations performed performed 3 min 1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1280 1280 1280 Camera enters Camera turns off. standby mode. • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 1 minute. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A99).

  • Page 48: Setting The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. • If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.
  • Page 49 Set the date and time, and press Date and time the k button. • Select a field: Press JK (changes between 2013 D, M, Y, hour, and minute). • Edit the date and time: Press HI. Date and time can also be changed by rotating the multi selector or main Edit command dial.

  • Page 50: Step 2 Select A Shooting Mode

    Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select a shooting mode. • A (auto) mode is used in this example. Rotate the mode dial to A. Notes About the Flash In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, make sure to raise the flash (A59).

  • Page 51: Available Shooting Modes

    Available Shooting Modes (A38) Auto mode Used for general shooting. y Scene mode (A39) Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. When using scene auto selector, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.

  • Page 52: Step 3 Frame A Picture

    Step 3 Frame a Picture Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall“) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.

  • Page 53: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom Zoom out Zoom in When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes. • To zoom in closer to the subject: Move toward g (telephoto) • To zoom out and view a larger area: Move toward f (wide-angle) •...

  • Page 54: Step 4 Focus And Shoot

    Step 4 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area that includes the subject or focus indicator (A14) glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.
  • Page 55 The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button Press halfway lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image.

  • Page 56: Step 5 Play Back Images

    Step 5 Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button. • If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned off, c (playback) the camera turns on in button playback mode. Multi selector Use the multi selector to select Display the previous image an image to display.

  • Page 57: Step 6 Delete An Image

    Step 6 Delete an Image Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Use the multi selector HI to select Yes and press the k Erase 1 image? button. • The deleted image cannot be recovered. •...

  • Page 58: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. The camera selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition or subject. • The camera automatically selects one or more of the 9 focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera.

  • Page 59: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes)

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Scene menu Scene auto selector Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait Party/indoor Beach Press the d button to display the scene menu and select a scene using the multi selector.

  • Page 60: Tips And Notes

    Tips and Notes x Scene auto selector • When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode from the list below and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly. Portrait (close-up image of one to two persons) Portrait (shooting an image of three or more persons or shooting a composition with a large background area) Landscape...
  • Page 61 f Party/indoor • To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A99) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. j Night landscape • From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod.
  • Page 62 u Food • The focus mode (A64) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
  • Page 63 o Backlighting • From the screen displayed after o Backlighting is selected, HDR (high dynamic range) composition can be set. • Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow. Shoot images with the flash raised. •...
  • Page 64 p Panorama • From the screen displayed after p Panorama is selected, select V Easy panorama or U Panorama assist. • Easy panorama (default setting): You can take a panorama image simply by moving the camera in the desired direction. - Shooting range can be selected from Normal (180°) (default setting) or Wide (360°).
  • Page 65 O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when focus is acquired (pet portrait auto release). • From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous.

  • Page 66: Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

    Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Special effects Special effects AF area mode Special effects Creative monochrome Painting Painting Painting Zoom exposure Zoom exposure Zoom exposure Defocus during exposure Defocus during exposure Defocus during exposure Cross process Cross process...
  • Page 67 Creates images with a soft blur by varying focus slightly until the shutter closes. • The effect can be produced only when the shooting mode icon on the shooting screen is green. Defocus during • When a shutter speed that is slow enough for defocus exposure* during exposure cannot be obtained due to too bright a subject, etc., the shooting mode icon does not turn...
  • Page 68 Functions Available in Special Effects Mode • AF area mode (A58, 73) • Flash mode (A59) • Self-timer (A62) • Focus mode (A64) • Exposure compensation (A69) • Special effects menu (A46) • Quick menu (A70)

  • Page 69: A, B, C, D Modes (Setting The Exposure For Shooting)

    A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Images can be shot with greater control by setting the quick menu (A70) or shooting menu (A73) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements.
  • Page 70 Exposure The procedure for shooting images at the desired brightness (exposure) by adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value is called “determine exposure”. The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in images to be shot vary depending on the combinations of shutter speed and aperture value even if the exposure is the same.
  • Page 71 A (Programmed auto) 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 1280 1280 1/125 1/125 1/125 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 command dial (“flexible program”).
  • Page 72 Notes About Shooting • When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or aperture value may be changed. • When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or aperture value indicator flashes when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (except when the D mode is used).

  • Page 73: The Control Range Of The Shutter Speed

    The Control Range of the Shutter Speed The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value or the ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings. A, B, C, D Modes Control range Setting A, B, C mode...
  • Page 74 Control range Setting A, B, C mode D mode Continuous H, Continuous M, 1/4000 - 1/8 s 1/4000 - 1/8 s Continuous L, BSS Multi-shot 16 1/4000 - 1/30 s 1/4000 - 1/30 s Continuous Continuous H: 120 1/4000 - 1/125 s 1/4000 - 1/125 s (A73) Continuous H: 60...

  • Page 75: E, F And N (User Settings Modes)

    E, F and N (User Settings Modes) Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in E, F and N. Shooting is possible in A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto) or D (Manual). Rotate the mode dial to E, F or N to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings.
  • Page 76 Select Yes and press the k Save user settings button. Save current settings? • The current settings are saved. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) to display the settings. Move toward g (i) again to return to the Save user settings Info screen.
  • Page 77 Functions Available in E, F and N Modes • Flash mode (A59) • Self-timer (A62) • Focus mode (A64) • Exposure compensation (A69) • Quick menu (A70) • Shooting menu (A73) • Specialized menu for E, F or N (A75) •...

  • Page 78: Functions That Can Be Set Using The Multi Selector

    Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. A, B, C, D, Function E, F, N m Flash mode (A59) – Self-timer (A62) Smile timer (A63) –...

  • Page 79: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash You can shoot images with a flash by raising the built-in flash. You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Lower the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash. • When the flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled and S is displayed.

  • Page 80: Available Flash Modes

    Available Flash Modes Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A61). The flash does not fire.
  • Page 81 High Temperature Caution If you are taking images repeatedly with the flash within a short period of time, the flash unit and its surrounding area can become hot. Before lowering the flash, make sure to allow the flash unit and its surrounding area to cool down. Lowering the Flash When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut.

  • Page 82: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about 10 seconds, 2 seconds or 1 second after you press the shutter-release button. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A99) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

  • Page 83: Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer)

    Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), A, B, C, D, E, F, N, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait.

  • Page 84: Using Focus Mode

    Using Focus Mode Set the focus mode according to the distance to the subject. Press the multi selector I (p). Select the desired focus mode and press the k button. • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
  • Page 85 Available Focus Modes Autofocus The camera automatically adjusts the focus according to the distance to the subject. Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more, or 80 cm (2 ft 8 in.) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

  • Page 86: Taking Images With Manual Focus

    Taking Images with Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D, E, F, N, special effects mode, Sports scene mode, movie mode or movie custom setting mode. Press the multi selector I (p), select E (manual focus), and then press the k button.

  • Page 87: Default Settings

    Default Settings The default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Focus AF area Flash mode Self-timer Shooting mode mode mode (A59) (A62) (A64) (A73) A (auto) – u (special effects) W A, B, C, D E, F, N (User settings) e (movie), h (movie custom...
  • Page 88 Smile timer can also be selected. E (manual focus) cannot be selected. The default setting is U (auto) when Creative monochrome or Cross process is selected. The flash is fixed at W (off) when Zoom exposure or Defocus during exposure is selected.

  • Page 89: Functions That Can Be Set Using The Exposure Compensation Dial

    Functions That Can Be Set Using the Exposure Compensation Dial Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. Select the compensation value by rotating the exposure compensation dial. • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. •...

  • Page 90: Functions That Can Be Set Using The N Button (Quick Menu: When Shooting Still Images)

    Functions That Can Be Set Using the n Button (Quick Menu: When Shooting Still Images) The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below. A, B, C, D, Function E, F, N Image quality/Image size ISO sensitivity –...
  • Page 91 Use JK to select the tab for the 2 3 4 5 6 function to be set. • You can also select a tab by rotating the ISO sensitivity main command dial. Minimum shutter speed 1 a Image quality/Image size * Movie options will be shown when the mode dial is rotated to e or h.

  • Page 92: Available Quick Menu

    Available Quick Menu Option Description Allows you to set the image quality (compression ratio) and image size used when saving images. Image • Default setting: Normal (image quality), quality/Image F 4000×3000 (image size) size Allows you to control the camera’s sensitivity to light. •...

  • Page 93: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Shooting Menu, Specialized Menu For E, F Or N)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu, Specialized Menu for E, F or N) Shooting Menu In the following shooting modes, the settings of the shooting menu can be changed by pressing the d button (A12). •...
  • Page 94 Option Description Allows you to select either Single AF, which focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or Full-time AF, which Autofocus mode continues focusing even when the shutter- release button is not pressed halfway. • Default setting: Single AF Allows you to adjust the flash output.

  • Page 95: Specialized Menu For E, F Or N

    Option Description If Metering (A73) is set to Matrix or Spot and AF area mode (A73) is set to Manual, the Focus-coupled brightness of the subject is measured by giving metering higher priority to the focus area. • Default setting: On Allows you to set how the wirelessly-controlled optional flash unit fires when the flash mode (A59) is set to z (commander mode).
  • Page 96 Description Option Allows you to set the virtual horizon display. This Virtual horizon setting is not applied to the setup menu settings. display • Default setting: Circle Allows you to set the information displayed in the Initial monitor monitor. display •...

  • Page 97: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings. Restricted Setting Description function When B (infinity) is selected, the flash is not Focus mode available. (A64) When RAW (NRW) images are recorded, red- eye reduction processing is not performed even if V (auto with red-eye reduction) is Image quality set (including JPEG images when both RAW...
  • Page 98 Restricted Setting Description function When Multi-shot 16, Continuous H: 120 Continuous fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, ISO (A73) sensitivity is fixed at Auto. • When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto and Active D-Lighting is set to any mode other than Off, the maximum value for ISO Active D- sensitivity is set to ISO 800.
  • Page 99 Restricted Setting Description function Continuous Continuous and Auto bracketing are not available simultaneously. (A73)/Auto bracketing (A72) Self-timer When self-timer or the Remote Control ML-L3 is used, a single image is shot even if (A62)/ Continuous H, Continuous M, Continuous Remote control L, or BSS has been set.
  • Page 100 Restricted Setting Description function Smile timer Autofocus mode option cannot be changed when the smile timer is selected. (A63) When the focus mode is set to B (infinity), the Focus mode autofocus mode operates using the Single Autofocus (A64) mode AF setting.
  • Page 101 Restricted Setting Description function Smile timer When the smile timer is selected, digital zoom is not available. (A63) When E (manual focus) is selected, digital Focus mode zoom is not available. (A64) When Image quality is set to RAW (NRW), Image quality RAW (NRW) + Fine or RAW (NRW) + (A72)

  • Page 102: Focusing

    Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Focusing in A (Auto) Mode or u Mode • The camera automatically selects one or more of the 9 focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 103: Using Face Detection

    Using Face Detection In the following settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night portrait scene mode (A39) • a (Smile timer) (A63) • When AF area mode (A73) is set to Face 1280 1280 1280...

  • Page 104: Using Skin Softening

    Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to 3 faces). • Scene auto selector, Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (A39) Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A88).

  • Page 105: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. Set AF area mode to Center (normal) (A73). • AF area mode can be set when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D, E, F, N, or special effects.

  • Page 106: Playback Features

    Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A36) zooms in on the image. 15/11/2013 15/11/2013 15/11/2013 15:30 15:30 15:30 0004.JPG 0004.JPG 0004.JPG Displayed area 4/ 4/ 132 4/ 132 guide Image is displayed Image is zoomed in.

  • Page 107: Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display

    Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full- frame playback mode (A36) displays images as thumbnails. 15/11/2013 15/11/2013 15/11/2013 15:30 15:30 15:30 2013 11 1 132 0004.JPG 0004.JPG 0004.JPG 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29...

  • Page 108: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Playback Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the playback menu settings listed below by pressing the d button (A12). Playback menu Quick retouch D-Lighting 15/11/2013 15/11/2013...
  • Page 109 Option Description Allows you to copy images between the internal h Copy memory and a memory card. This function can also be used to copy movies. j Black border Creates a new image surrounded by a black border. R Straighten Compensates for the slanting of images taken.

  • Page 110: Using The Screen For Selecting Images

    Using the Screen for Selecting Images When an image selection screen such as the one Erase selected images shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Back ON/OFF Use the multi selector JK or rotate Erase selected images it to select the desired image.

  • Page 111: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded using the following two modes. You can perform basic movie recording. When Movie e (movie) mode options is set to HS movies, you can record slow motion movies and fast motion movies (E31). h (movie custom You can set the Shooting mode and ISO sensitivity setting) mode...
  • Page 112 Maximum Movie Length Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. • The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen. •...
  • Page 113 Notes About Using Zoom During Movie Recording • The zoom indicator is not displayed during movie recording. • There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used. When recording movies, digital zoom operates up to approximately 2× the maximum optical zoom ratio.

  • Page 114: Setting Mode

    Functions Available in Movie Mode and Movie Custom Setting Mode • Self-timer (A62) • Focus mode (A64) • Exposure compensation (A69) • Quick menu (A70) • Movie menu (A96) • Setup menu (A99)

  • Page 115: Functions That Can Be Set Using The N Button (Quick Menu: When Recording Movies)

    Functions That Can Be Set Using the n Button (Quick Menu: When Recording Movies) Available functions differ according to the movie mode. • See “Basic Quick Menu Operations” (A 70) for how to set the quick menu options. Function Movie options ISO sensitivity –...

  • Page 116: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Movie And Movie Custom Setting Menus)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus) In movie mode or movie custom setting mode, press the d button to set the following menu options (A12). Movie custom setting menu Movie menu Movie Movie custom s Autofocus m...

  • Page 117: Playing Back Movies

    Option Description Allows you to select On or Off for the built-in ND filter. • Default setting: Off Built-in ND filter • When Shooting mode of the movie custom setting menu is set to Special effects, the built-in ND filter is automatically controlled. Allows you to set whether or not to reduce wind Wind noise noise during movie recording.

  • Page 118: Deleting Movies

    Functions Available During Paused Playback Rotate the multi selector or the main command dial to fast forward or rewind. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. The operations listed below can be performed 7m42s 7m42s 7m42s by using the multi selector JK or sub- command dial to select a control and then pressing the k button.

  • Page 119: General Camera Setup

    General Camera Setup Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) tab (A13) The settings of the menu options listed below Set up can be configured. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Self-timer: after release...
  • Page 120 Option Description Sound settings Allows you to adjust sound settings. Allows you to set whether or not to record the Record orientation “tall” orientation data on the images that are shot with the camera held in “tall” orientation. Allows you to set whether or not to rotate the Rotate tall images in accordance with the “tall”...
  • Page 121 Option Description Allows you to set the function to be performed Fn1 + selector dial when the multi selector is rotated while pressing the w1 (function 1) button during shooting. Allows you to set whether or not to display guides for the functions assigned to Fn1 + shutter Fn1 guide display button, Fn1 + command dial and Fn1 +...

  • Page 122: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connection Methods You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. HDMI mini connector (Type C) USB/audio/video output connector Open the connector Insert the plug straight.
  • Page 123 Viewing images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the optional Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 (E104) to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack.

  • Page 124: Using Viewnx 2

    Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility. Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 125 The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies •...

  • Page 126: Transferring Images To The Computer

    • SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7...
  • Page 127 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ).

  • Page 129: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products ........F2 The Camera.....................F2 The Battery....................F3 The Battery Charger................F4 Memory Cards..................F5 Caring for the Camera ........F6 Cleaning....................F6 Storage .....................F7 Troubleshooting..........F8 Specifications..........F16 Index ...............F22...

  • Page 130: Caring For The Products

    Caring for the Products The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) when using or storing the device. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

  • Page 131: The Battery

    • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. The Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) before use.

  • Page 132: The Battery Charger

    • If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and completely exhaust it before removing it for storage. The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).

  • Page 133: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A25). • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a computer. •...

  • Page 134: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To Lens/ remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a viewfinder...

  • Page 135: Storage

    Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations: •...

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution • Wait for recording to end. – • If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the...
  • Page 137 Problem Cause/Solution • The ambient light is too bright. Move to a darker place or use the viewfinder. Monitor is hard • Adjust the monitor brightness. to see. • The monitor is dirty. Clean the monitor. Image in the Adjust the viewfinder using the diopter adjustment viewfinder is control.
  • Page 138 Problem Cause/Solution Although a new folder is created in the internal memory or on the memory card by resetting file Reset file numbering, etc., if the sequential number of a folder 101, numbering name (which is not displayed on the camera) reaches cannot be done.
  • Page 139 Problem Cause/Solution • The subject is too close. Try shooting using the 40, 41, Scene auto selector or Close-up scene mode, or 64, 65 the close range only/macro close-up focus mode. • Incorrect focus mode setting. Check or change the 64, 65 setting.
  • Page 140 Problem Cause/Solution • A function that restricts digital zoom is enabled. • Digital zoom is set to Off or Crop in the setup menu. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - When Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait, Easy panorama in Panorama or Pet portrait is selected in scene mode - When Zoom exposure is selected in special...
  • Page 141 Problem Cause/Solution • The flash mode is set to W (off ). • The flash window is blocked. • The subject is beyond the range of the flash. • Adjust exposure compensation. Images are too • Increase ISO sensitivity. dark (underexposed).
  • Page 142 Problem Cause/Solution When shooting with backlighting or when a very strong A ring-shaped light source (such as sunlight) is in the frame, a ring- belt or rainbow- shaped belt or rainbow-colored stripe (ghosting) may colored stripe occur. – appears in the Change the position of the light source, or frame the monitor or image so that the light source does not enter the frame,...
  • Page 143 • The camera is not recognized by the computer. – when camera is • Confirm system requirements. connected to a • The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 computer. automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2.

  • Page 144: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P7800 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective 12.2 million pixels Image sensor 1/1.7-in. type CMOS; approx. 12.76 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 7.1× optical zoom 6.0-42.8 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-200...
  • Page 145 Internal memory (approx. 86 MB) Media SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3 and DPOF compliant Still pictures: JPEG, RAW (NRW) (Nikon's own format) Sound files (voice memo): WAV File formats Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) •...
  • Page 146 • i-TTL flash control support in combination with Nikon Creative Lighting System-compatible Speedlights (only Standard i-TTL flash control is supported during spot metering mode). • Flash Color Information Communication is supported. Nikon Creative Lighting • Advanced Wireless Lighting is supported by setting...

  • Page 147: Battery Charger Mh

    Approx. 89 g (3.1 oz) (excluding plug adapter) Weight For Argentina: Approx. 125 g (4.5 oz) Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 148 AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video.

  • Page 149: Trademark Information

    • Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • 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 150: Index

    Index u Special effects mode ..46 Symbols R ..........E6 g (Telephoto) ......... 33 g AE-L/AF-L button....4, 85 h Thumbnail display...... 87 G AF area mode..58, 73, E49 E, F and N User settings C Aperture-priority auto mode modes............

  • Page 151: Editing Still Images

    Customize command dials Backlighting o ........43 ..........100, E87 Battery......20, 22, F18 Customize My Menu ..101, E93 Battery charger ....20, F19 Battery level indicator......26 Date and time..28, 99, E73 Battery-chamber/memory card slot Daylight saving time ..28, E74 cover ..........

  • Page 152: Metering

    Fill flash............60 Full-time AF Filter effects ..88, E12, E42 ....... 74, 96, E53, E71 Fireworks show m ......42 Functions that cannot be used Firmware version.... 101, E98 simultaneously........77 Fixed aperture....99, E82 Flash ..........58, 59 GPS unit.....

  • Page 153: Noise Reduction Filter

    Nikon Creative Lighting System M exposure preview..74, E58 ..........E108, F18 Macro close-up........65 Noise reduction filter..74, E54 Main command dial ... 3, 6, 49 Number of exposures remaining Manual flash ........... 60 ............. 26, E28 Manual focus ....... 65, 66 Manual mode ......
  • Page 154 Shooting mode Quick adjust........E42 ........ 31, 75, 96, E70 Quick menu ....70, 95, E27 Shutter sound........ E83 Quick retouch...... 88, E10 Shutter speed ......49, 53 Shutter-priority auto mode ..49, 51 Shutter-release button..4, 7, 34, 35 RAW (NRW) images....

  • Page 155: Zoom Memory

    Toning..........E43 TV ..........102, E18 TV settings ......100, E86 USB cable ....103, 106, E20 USB/audio/video output connector ....102, 106, E18, E20 Use GPS to set clock....E95 User settings modes ......55 Vibration reduction..99, E79 Video mode........
  • Page 156 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Hong Kong FX3H01(11) 6MN29911-01...

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