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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page viii). After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Quick Topic Search

    Quick Topic Search You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page. Main Topics For Smart Device Users ....................... iii Introduction ..........................v Table of Contents ........................xi Parts of the Camera ....................... 1 Getting Started........................13 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations ..............25 Shooting Features........................33...

  • Page 3: For Smart Device Users

    For Smart Device Users Your images. The world. Connected Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are taken.
  • Page 4 — making online photo sharing easier than ever Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service A range of services that enriches your imaging life, including: Camera remote control Imprinting up to two pieces of credit information (e.g.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX B700 digital camera. Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual Tap or click in the lower right of each page to display “Quick Topic Search” (Aii). Symbols Symbol Description This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.

  • 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 will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. Failure to observe the precautions marked DANGER with this icon carries a high risk of death or...
  • Page 9 Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Page 10 DANGER for Batteries Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire: - Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product. - Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. - Do not disassemble.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Quick Topic Search ....................... ii Main Topics..................................ii Common Topics ................................ii For Smart Device Users ...................... iii Introduction ..........................v Read This First ............................v Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ..................v Information and Precautions ..........................vi For Your Safety .............................
  • Page 12 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations ..............25 Shooting Images........................... 26 Using the Flash ................................28 Recording Movies ..............................28 Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder.................. 29 Playing Back Images ..........................30 Deleting Images ............................ 31 The Image Selection Screen for Deletion ....................32 Shooting Features.......................
  • Page 13 Playback Features........................ 80 Playback Zoom ............................81 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display..................82 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)........83 Viewing Images in a Sequence......................... 83 Deleting Images in a Sequence ........................84 Editing Images (Still Images) ......................84 Before Editing Images ............................84 Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ................
  • Page 14 Using the Menu......................... 111 Menu Operations..........................112 The Image Selection Screen..........................114 Menu Lists ............................115 The Shooting Menu.............................. 115 The Movie Menu..............................116 The Playback Menu............................... 116 The Network Menu ............................... 117 The Setup Menu ..............................118 The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)............119 Image Quality ................................
  • Page 15 The Playback Menu........................... 152 Mark for Upload............................... 152 Slide Show .................................. 153 Protect................................... 154 Rotate Image................................154 Sequence Display Options ..........................155 Choose Key Picture ............................... 155 The Network Menu ........................... 156 Re-pairing..................................157 Operating the Text Input Keyboard......................159 The Setup Menu..........................
  • Page 16 Technical Notes......................... 175 Notices..............................176 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ..............178 Caring for the Product ........................181 The Camera................................181 The Battery ................................. 182 The Charging AC Adapter..........................183 Memory Cards................................184 Cleaning and Storage........................185 Cleaning..................................185 Storage..................................185 Error Messages............................

  • Page 17: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ........................2 Principle Functions of the Controls ................. 4 The Monitor/Viewfinder....................... 7 Parts of the Camera...

  • Page 18: The Camera Body

    The Camera Body Flash raised Eyelet for camera strap......14 11 N-Mark (NFC antenna) ......19 Power switch/power-on lamp (charge Power connector cover (for optional lamp) ..........16, 18, 28 AC adapter)............. 198 w1 (function 1) button......67 13 Shutter-release button ...... 27, 70 Mode dial.............
  • Page 19 14 15 16 17 p (snap-back zoom) button ....69 11 Monitor............7, 17 12 w2 (function 2) button ....... 67 Side zoom control ........68 f : Wide-angle ........68 13 c (playback) button ......30 g : Telephoto........68 d (menu) button Speaker ...........98, 167 ..............112, 115...

  • Page 20: Principle Functions Of The Controls

    Principle Functions of the Controls Control Main Function For shooting Select a shooting mode (A34). Mode dial Move toward g (i) (telephoto) to zoom in closer to the subject, and move toward f For shooting (h) (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a larger area.
  • Page 21 Control Main Function For shooting Start and stop movie recording. For playback Return to shooting mode. b (e movie-record) button While the shooting screen is displayed: Display the following setting screens by pressing: - Up (H): m (flash mode) - Left (J): n (self-timer/smile timer) For shooting - Down (I): p (focus mode) - Right (K): o (exposure compensation)
  • Page 22 Control Main Function For shooting/ Display or close the menu (A112). playback d (menu) button When the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, or M: w1 (function 1) button For shooting Display or close the setting menus such as Continuous or Vibration reduction.

  • Page 23: The Monitor/Viewfinder

    The Monitor/Viewfinder The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Switching the Information Displayed on the Screen (s Button) To switch the information displayed on the screen during shooting or playback, press the s (display) button.

  • Page 24: For Shooting

    For Shooting AF AF 1 0 0 0 m m 1 0 0 0 m m 10 10 + 1 . 0 + 1 . 0 + 1 . 0 + 1 . 0 1 0 m 0 s 1 0 m 0 s 3 2 0 0 3 2 0 0 1 / 2 5 0...
  • Page 25 ±1.0 ±1.0 ±0.3 ±0.3 ±0.7 ±0.7 10 10 1 0 0 0 m m 1 0 0 0 m m 10 10 60 60 + 1 . 0 + 1 . 0 + 1 . 0 + 1 . 0 1 0 m 0 s 1 0 m 0 s 3 2 0 0...
  • Page 26 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 5 . 6 F 5 . 6 50 51 52 53 54 1 0 m 0 s 1 0 m 0 s 1 0 m 0 s 1 0 m 0 s 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 5 .

  • Page 27: For Playback

    For Playback 1 2 3 456 7 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 1 m 0 s 1 m 0 s Demo mode...
  • Page 28 Tone Level Information Display You can check for loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows from the histogram that is displayed, or the flashing display for each tone level. These provide guidelines when adjusting the image brightness with functions such as exposure compensation.

  • Page 29: Getting Started

    Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap............14 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card...............15 Charging the Battery......................16 Opening the Monitor ......................17 Camera Setup ........................18 Getting Started...

  • Page 30: How To Attach The Camera Strap And Lens Cap

    How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach the strap at two places. Lens Cap At times when you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it. Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap...

  • Page 31: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.

  • Page 32: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Electrical outlet Charging AC Adapter USB cable (included) Power-on lamp (charge lamp) If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

  • Page 33: Opening The Monitor

    Notes About the USB Cable Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock. Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle.

  • Page 34: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aiii) and enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”). The camera and smart device screens shown in this manual may differ from those of the actual products. Turn the camera on.
  • Page 35 Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the smart device. Android Devices with NFC Support Touch the camera Z (N-Mark) to the NFC antenna on the smart device to launch the SnapBridge app. - Enable NFC on the smart device in advance, and then close all apps that use NFC (including the SnapBridge app).

  • Page 36: Setup From The Camera Menus

    Press k when the dialog at right is displayed. When a constant connection between the camera and smart device is established, the dialog at right Your camera and smart device are connected! is displayed. SnapBridge will send your photos to If the camera displays Could not connect., press your smart device as they are taken.
  • Page 37 Press d when the dialog at right is displayed. Use SnapBridge to send photos to your Select Yes when prompted to set smart device and share them online. the camera clock. To skip this screen and set SnapBridge later from the Network menu, press MENU.

  • Page 38: What Snapbridge Can Do For You

    What SnapBridge Can Do for You The SnapBridge app can be used for a variety of tasks once the camera has been paired with your smart device. See SnapBridge app online help for more information. http://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html Auto Upload At default settings, pictures will automatically be uploaded to the smart device as they are taken.
  • Page 39 Wireless Networks Option Description Select Connect to smart device in the camera network Pairing after camera setup menu, and follow the instructions in “Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet” from Step 2 (A18). In the SnapBridge app, tap z in y Connect, and then Unpairing tap End pairing on the screen that is displayed.
  • Page 40 Image Upload and Remote Photography When the camera is in one of the states listed below, you may not be able to upload images* and use Remote photography. Also, image upload may be interrupted. Change the settings or switch to playback mode. When Send while off in Bluetooth in the network menu is set to On, you can resume image upload even after turning off the camera.

  • Page 41: Basic Shooting And Playback Operations

    Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images........................26 Playing Back Images......................30 Deleting Images........................31 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations...

  • Page 42: Shooting Images

    Shooting Images A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. Rotate the mode dial to A. Number of exposures remaining Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low.
  • Page 43 Frame the picture. Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the p (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily.

  • Page 44: Using The Flash

    Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing.

  • Page 45: Switching Between The Monitor And Viewfinder

    Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder It is recommended that you use the viewfinder Viewfinder when bright conditions make it difficult to see the monitor, such as when outdoors in sunlight. When you bring your face close to the viewfinder, the eye sensor responds to it and the viewfinder turns on, and the monitor turns off (default setting).

  • Page 46: Playing Back Images

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

  • Page 47: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the Delete k button. Current image To exit without deleting, press the d button. Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button.

  • Page 48: The Image Selection Screen For Deletion

    The Image Selection Screen for Deletion Use the multi selector JK or rotate it Erase selected images to select the image that you want to delete. Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

  • Page 49: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode ....................34 A (Auto) Mode........................35 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ........36 Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..........48 j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) ......50 M (User Settings) Mode......................54 Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ..........56 Flash Mode..........................57 Self-timer ..........................60...

  • Page 50: Selecting A Shooting Mode

    Selecting a Shooting Mode You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera body. A (Auto) mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. y, X, s, and c (Scene) modes Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions.

  • Page 51: A (Auto) Mode

    A (Auto) Mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it (target finding AF). If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. See “Focusing”...

  • Page 52: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To The Shooting Conditions)

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. 1, 2 X Night landscape (A37) , s Night portrait (A37), 1, 2 c Landscape (A38) Rotate the mode dial to X, s, or c and take pictures.

  • Page 53: Tips And Notes About Scene Mode

    Tips and Notes About Scene Mode X Night landscape Press the d button to select u Hand-held or w Tripod in Night landscape. u Hand-held (default setting): - Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.
  • Page 54 c Landscape Press the d button to select Noise reduction burst or Single shot in Landscape. Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise. - Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.
  • Page 55 y M d Sports While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. The camera can capture about 5 images continuously at a rate of about 5 fps. The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending on the current image quality setting, image size setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions.
  • Page 56 y M u Food The focus mode (A62) setting is changed to D (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. You can adjust hue by using the command dial. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
  • Page 57 y M 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 a dog or cat face is detected (pet portrait auto release). On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous.
  • Page 58 y M g Moon At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle of view equivalent to that of a 1440 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format). When you frame the moon inside the framing border and press the k button, the angle of view becomes equivalent to that of a 1440 mm lens.
  • Page 59 y M m Multiple exp. Lighten The camera automatically captures moving subjects at regular intervals, compares each image and composites only their bright areas, and then saves them as one image. Light trails such as the flow of car lights or motion of stars are captured. On the screen displayed when m Multiple exp.

  • Page 60: Using Skin Softening

    Time Remaining You can check the time remaining until shooting automatically ends on the screen. 1 0 m 0 s 1 0 m 0 s End recording End recording Using Skin Softening In s (night portrait), Scene auto selector, or Portrait, if human faces are detected, the camera processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image (up to three faces).

  • Page 61: Shooting With Easy Panorama

    Shooting with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M Easy panorama M k button Select Normal (180°) or Wide Easy panorama (360°) as the shooting range and press the k button. Normal (180°) Wide (360°) Frame the first edge of the panorama scene, and then press the shutter- release button halfway to focus.
  • Page 62 Example of Camera Movement Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI). Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when Normal (180°) is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when Wide (360°) is selected) after shooting starts.

  • Page 63: Playback With Easy Panorama

    Playback with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A30), display an image 4 / 4 4 / 4 captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. Rotate the multi selector to fast-forward or rewind scroll playback.

  • Page 64: Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

    Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Apply effects to images during shooting. Five effect groups are available: Light (default setting), Depth, Memories, Classic, and Noir. Press the k button. The effect selection screen is displayed. Use the multi selector J K to select an Effect group effect.
  • Page 65 Use J K to highlight the desired option and then press I. Select Amount, Exposure compensation, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Filter, or Peripheral Amount Amount illumination. The options that can be selected vary depending on the group. Back Back Reset Reset Adjust Adjust Use J K to adjust the effect level and...

  • Page 66: J, K, L, And M Modes (Setting The Exposure For Shooting)

    j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) In j, k, l, and m modes, you can set exposure (combination of shutter speed and f-number) according to the shooting conditions. Also, you can achieve greater control when shooting images by setting the shooting menu options (A115).

  • Page 67: Tips For Setting Exposure

    Tips for Setting Exposure The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in subjects vary by changing the combinations of shutter speed and f-number even if the exposure is the same. Effect of the Shutter Speed The camera can make a fast-moving subject appear static at a fast shutter speed, or highlight the motion of a moving subject at a slow shutter speed.
  • Page 68 Notes About Setting Exposure 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 f-number indicator flashes when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (except when the m mode is used). Change the shutter speed setting or f-number.

  • Page 69: The Control Range Of The Shutter Speed (J, K, L, And M Modes)

    The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j, k, l, and m Modes) The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position, f-number, or ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings. Setting Control range –1 s (j, k, and l modes)

  • Page 70: M (User Settings) Mode

    M (User Settings) Mode Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting with j (programmed auto), k (shutter-priority auto), l (aperture-priority auto), or m (manual) can be saved in M. Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings.

  • Page 71: Saving Settings In M Mode (Save User Settings)

    Saving Settings in M Mode (Save User Settings) The frequently used settings in j, k, l, and m modes can be saved. At the time of purchase, the default settings of j mode are saved. Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M. If you want to change the shooting mode, select j, k, l, or m.

  • Page 72: Setting Shooting Functions With The Multi Selector

    Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. m Flash mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions.

  • Page 73: Flash Mode

    Flash Mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. When the flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled and S is displayed. Press the multi selector H (m).

  • Page 74: Available Flash Modes

    Available Flash Modes Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the shooting screen. Auto with red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A59). When Red-eye reduction is selected, the flash fires whenever a picture is taken.

  • Page 75: Red-Eye Reduction Lamp

    The Flash Mode Setting The available flash modes differ depending on the shooting mode. Flash mode X, s, c U Auto – – – – Auto with red-eye – – – – reduction w w w w Red-eye reduction – –...

  • Page 76: Self-Timer

    Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Vibration reduction (A165) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Press the multi selector Select the desired self-timer mode, and Self-timer...

  • Page 77: Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically)

    Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button. This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), j, k, l, m, or M, or when the scene mode is Portrait or Night portrait.

  • Page 78: Focus Mode

    Focus Mode You can select the focus mode that is appropriate for the shooting distance. Press the multi selector I (p). Select the desired focus mode (A63) Autofocus and press the k button. If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled.
  • Page 79 Available Focus Modes Autofocus Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more, or 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position. The focus mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made.

  • Page 80: Using Manual Focus

    Using Manual Focus Manual focus is available when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, or M, or when the scene mode is Sports, Fireworks show, Bird-watching, Soft, Selective color, Multiple exp. Lighten, Time-lapse movie (night sky or star trails), or Superlapse movie.
  • Page 81 E (Manual Focus) The digits displayed for the gauge on the right of the screen in step 2 serve as a guideline for the distance to a subject that is in focus when the gauge is near the center. The actual range at which the subject can be in focus varies depending on the f-number and zoom position.

  • Page 82: Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)

    Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) You can adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector K (o). Select a compensation value and press Guide the k button. Exposure compensation To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button.

  • Page 83: Using The W1 (Function 1)/W2 (Function 2) Buttons

    Using the w1 (Function 1)/w2 (Function 2) Buttons If you press the w1 button or w2 button in j, k, l, m, or M mode, you can quickly configure the pre-saved menu options. Menu options can be saved to the w1 button and w2 button.

  • Page 84: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position Zoom out Zoom in changes. To zoom in: Move toward g To zoom out: Move toward f Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction adjusts the zoom quickly (except during movie recording).
  • Page 85 Using the Snap-back Zoom If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the p (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily. While pressing the p button, frame the subject inside the framing border of the shooting screen.

  • Page 86: Focusing

    Focusing The Shutter-release Button To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set Press halfway when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 87: Using Face Detection

    Notes About Target Finding AF Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary. The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance or Picture Control settings. The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations: - When the subject is very dark or bright - When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors - When the shot is framed so that the main subject is on the edge of the screen...

  • Page 88: Subjects Not Suitable For Autofocus

    Viewing Images Captured Using Face Detection During playback, the camera automatically rotates images according to the orientation of the faces that were detected at the time of shooting (except for images captured using Continuous (A131) or Exposure bracketing (A136)). Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations.

  • Page 89: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Use focus lock to capture creative compositions even when the focus area is set to the center of the frame. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the subject and 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s the focus area is displayed in green.

  • Page 90: Default Settings (Flash, Self-Timer, And Focus Mode)

    Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode) The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below. Focus Flash mode Self-timer mode (A56) (A56) (A56) A (auto) p (creative) j, k, l, and m M (user settings) Scene modes X (night landscape) s (night portrait) c (landscape) x (scene auto selector)
  • Page 91 Focus Flash mode Self-timer mode (A56) (A56) (A56) I (selective color) m (multiple exp. lighten) A/B/ i (time-lapse movie) o (superlapse movie) Smile timer can also be selected. E (manual focus) cannot be selected. A (autofocus) or D (macro close-up) can be selected. Cannot be changed.

  • Page 92: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings. Restricted Setting Description function When B (infinity) or Q (infinity) is selected, the Focus mode (A62) flash cannot be used. When saving RAW images, red-eye is not reduced even when V (auto with red-eye reduction/red- Image quality (A119)
  • Page 93 Restricted Setting Description function When RAW is selected, Image size is fixed at q 5184×3888. Image quality When RAW + Fine or RAW + Normal is (A119) selected, Image size of JPEG images can be set. However, h 5184×2920, i 5184×3456, g 3888×3888 cannot be selected.
  • Page 94 Restricted Setting Description function Continuous (A131)/ Continuous, Exposure bracketing, and Exposure bracketing Multiple exposure can only be used one at a (A136)/Multiple time. exposure (A142) When self-timer is used, a single image is shot even if Continuous H, Continuous L, or Pre-shooting Self-timer (A60) cache has been set.
  • Page 95 Restricted Setting Description function Image quality When RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal is (A119) selected, Multiple exposure cannot be used. Multiple Continuous Continuous, Exposure bracketing, and exposure (A131)/Exposure Multiple exposure can only be used one at a bracketing time.

  • Page 96: Playback Features

    Playback Features Playback Zoom........................81 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.................82 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) ....83 Editing Images (Still Images) ....................84 Playback Features...

  • Page 97: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in g (i) full-frame playback mode (A30) zooms in on the image. 4 / 4 4 / 4 Displayed 0 0 0 4 . J P G 0 0 0 4 . J P G area guide 3 .

  • Page 98: Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

    Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail f (h) playback) in full-frame playback mode (A30) displays images as thumbnails. 1 / 2 0 1 / 2 0 1 / 2 0 2 0 1 6 Sun Mon Tue Wed 10 10 10 11 11 11...

  • Page 99: Viewing And Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)

    Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence. The first image of a sequence is used as the key picture 1 / 5 1 / 5 to represent the sequence when displayed in full- frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (default setting).

  • Page 100: Deleting Images In A Sequence

    Deleting Images in a Sequence When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed. When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. - Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A114), all images in that sequence are deleted.

  • Page 101: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation

    Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the Quick retouch desired effect level and press the k button. The edited version is displayed on the right.

  • Page 102: Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones

    Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Skin softening M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the Skin softening desired effect level and press the k button.

  • Page 103: Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects

    Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Filter effects M k button Option Description Blurs the background of human subjects. When no human subjects Soft portrait are detected, keeps the area in the center of the frame in focus and blurs the surrounding area.

  • Page 104: Small Picture: Reducing The Size Of An Image

    Use HI to select the color to keep and Selective color Selective color press the k button. Preview the result and press the Preview k button. An edited copy is created. To exit without saving the copy, press J. Save Back Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Small...

  • Page 105: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A81). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate.

  • Page 106: Movies

    Movies Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback........91 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies............94 Shooting Time-lapse Movies....................95 Recording Superlapse Movies ..................97 Operations During Movie Playback ................98 Editing Movies ........................99 Movies...

  • Page 107: Basic Operations Of Movie Recording And Movie Playback

    Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback Display the shooting screen. Movie frame Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. It is recommended that you display the movie frame that indicates the area that will be recorded in a movie (A92). 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s 1 / 2 5 0...
  • Page 108 Movie Frame Press the s button to display the movie frame (A7). Check the range of a movie in the frame before movie recording. The area that is recorded in a movie varies depending on the settings of Movie options, Electronic VR, etc. in the movie menu. Focusing The focus can be adjusted during movie recording in the following manner in accordance with the Autofocus mode (A149) setting of the movie menu.
  • Page 109 Camera Temperature The camera may become hot when recording movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area. If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will automatically stop recording.

  • Page 110: Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies

    Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image (JPEG image). Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. A still image can be captured when Q is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 111: Shooting Time-Lapse Movies

    Shooting Time-lapse Movies The camera can automatically capture still images at a specified interval to create time-lapse movies that are approximately 10 seconds long. When the Frame rate setting of the movie menu is set to 30 fps (30p/60p), 300 images are captured and saved with e 1080/30p.
  • Page 112 Stabilize the camera by using a tool such as a tripod. Press the shutter-release button to capture the first image. 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s Set exposure compensation (A66) before releasing the shutter for the first image (when using Night sky (150 minutes) or Star trails (150 minutes), exposure compensation cannot 2 5 m 0 s...

  • Page 113: Recording Superlapse Movies

    Recording Superlapse Movies The camera records movies and saves them in fast motion (e 1080/30p or p 1080/25p). Use to record a movie while moving the camera. The camera compresses the time of changes in the subject and saves the movie. Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M o Superlapse movie M k button Use the multi selector HI to select a...

  • Page 114: Operations During Movie Playback

    Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing ( Rotate the multi selector or the command dial to fast- forward or rewind. Volume indicator Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button.

  • Page 115: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies When editing movies, use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie The desired portion of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. Play back a desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that you want to extract (A98).

  • Page 116: Saving A Frame From A Movie As A Still Image

    Use HI to select m (save) and press Save the k button. Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie. 3 0 s 3 0 s Notes About Movie Extracting A movie that was created by editing cannot be edited again. The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected using the start and end points.

  • Page 117: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Printer, Or Computer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Utilizing Images ......................... 102 Viewing Images on a TV....................103 Printing Images Without a Computer................ 104 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) ............. 108 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer...

  • Page 118: Utilizing Images

    Utilizing Images In addition to using the SnapBridge app (Aiii) to enjoy the captured images, you can also utilize the images in various ways by connecting the camera to the devices described below. Viewing Images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack.

  • Page 119: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. HDMI micro connector (Type D) to HDMI jack Set the TV’s input to external input.

  • Page 120: Printing Images Without A Computer

    Printing Images Without a Computer Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable.

  • Page 121: Printing Images One At A Time

    Printing Images One at a Time Use the multi selector JK to select the Print selection desired image and press the k button. 15/11/2016 No. 32 Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full- frame playback.

  • Page 122: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing Multiple Images When the Print selection screen is Print selection displayed, press the d (menu) 15/11/2016 No. 32 button. Use the multi selector HI to select Print menu Paper size and press the k button. Select the desired paper size and press the Print selection k button.
  • Page 123 Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection copies (up to 9) of each. Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the number of copies to be printed.

  • Page 124: Transferring Images To A Computer (Viewnx-I)

    To install ViewNX-i, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. ViewNX-i: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. Transferring Images to a Computer Prepare a memory card that contains images.
  • Page 125 Nikon Transfer 2 as the default application to open when the camera is connected to your computer. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.
  • Page 126 If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Capture NX-D Use Nikon’s Capture NX-D software to fine-tune photos or to change settings for RAW pictures and save them in other formats. Capture NX-D is available for download from: http://nikonimglib.com/ncnxd/...

  • Page 127: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Menu Operations....................... 112 Menu Lists ..........................115 The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) ........119 The Shooting Menu (j, k, l, or m Mode) ............. 122 The Movie Menu ........................ 146 The Playback Menu......................152 The Network Menu ......................156 The Setup Menu.........................160 Using the Menu...

  • Page 128: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. 1, 2 A Shooting menu e Movie menu c Playback menu q Network menu z Setup menu Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode.
  • Page 129 Select a menu option and press the k button. Time zone and date Slot empty release lock Certain menu options cannot be set Monitor settings depending on the current shooting EVF auto toggle mode or the state of the camera. Date stamp Items can also be selected by Vibration reduction...

  • Page 130: The Image Selection Screen

    The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one Erase selected images shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera menu, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Back Use the multi selector JK or rotate it to Erase selected images select the desired image.

  • Page 131: Menu Lists

    Menu Lists The Shooting Menu Enter shooting mode M d button Common Options Option Default setting Image quality* Normal q 5184×3888 Image size* * Also can be set by pressing the w1 (function 1) button or w2 (function 2) button (A113).

  • Page 132: The Movie Menu

    Option Default setting Zoom memory Startup zoom position 24 mm M exposure preview * Also can be set by pressing the w1 (function 1) button or w2 (function 2) button (A113). The Movie Menu Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M k button Option Default setting e 1080/30p or p 1080/25p...

  • Page 133: The Network Menu

    Option Protect Rotate image Small picture Sequence display options Choose key picture Select an image on the image selection screen. See “The Image Selection Screen” (A114) for more information. Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited. The Network Menu Press the d button M q menu icon M k button Option...

  • Page 134: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Press the d button M z menu icon M k button Option Time zone and date Slot empty release lock Monitor settings EVF auto toggle Date stamp Vibration reduction* AF assist Digital zoom Assign side zoom control Sound settings Auto off Format card...

  • Page 135: The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)

    Image size is fixed at q 5184×3888 File format: RAW (NRW), Nikon’s own format Two images are recorded, one RAW image and one fine- RAW + Fine quality JPEG image.
  • Page 136 RAW Images of This Camera RAW images cannot be processed on this camera. ViewNX-i (A108) needs to be installed on the computer to be able to view RAW images on the computer. RAW images cannot be edited or printed directly. You can adjust images or process RAW images if you transfer RAW images to a computer, and then use software such as Capture NX-D (A110).

  • Page 137: Image Size

    Image Size Enter shooting mode* M d button M shooting mode menu icon M Image size M k button * The image size can be set in any shooting mode. The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except shooting mode M, Easy panorama scene mode, and Superlapse movie).

  • Page 138: The Shooting Menu (J, K, L, Or M Mode)

    The Shooting Menu (j, k, l, or m Mode) See “M (User Settings) Mode” (A54) for information about Save user settings and Reset user settings. Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Picture Control M k button Change the settings for image recording according to the shooting conditions or your preferences.
  • Page 139 Customizing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized using “Quick adjust”, which allows for balanced adjustment of sharpness, contrast, saturation and other image editing components, or using “Manual adjust”, which allows for detailed adjustment of the components individually.
  • Page 140 Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust Option Description Adjusts the sharpness, contrast and saturation levels automatically. Setting to the – side reduces the effect of the selected COOLPIX Quick adjust Picture Control, and setting to the + side emphasizes its effect. Default setting: 0 Controls how much outlines are sharpened during shooting.
  • Page 141 Option Description Controls the tint used in monochrome photographs from B&W (black-and-white), Sepia, and Cyanotype (blue-tinted monochrome). Pressing the multi selector I when Sepia or Cyanotype is Toning selected enables you to select a saturation level. Press JK to adjust the saturation. Default setting: B&W (black-and-white) Quick adjust is not available in Neutral, Monochrome, Custom 1, and Custom 2.

  • Page 142: Custom Picture Control (Coolpix Custom Picture Control)

    Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Custom Picture Control M k button Customize the settings of COOLPIX Picture Control (A123) and register them in Custom 1 or Custom 2 of Picture Control.

  • Page 143: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

    White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes.
  • Page 144 Color Temperature Color temperature is an objective measure of colors of light sources which are expressed in the unit of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin). Light sources with lower color temperatures appear more reddish, while light sources with higher color temperatures appear more bluish.
  • Page 145 Using Preset Manual Follow the procedures described below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. Use the multi selector HI to select White balance Auto (normal) Auto (normal)

  • Page 146: Metering

    Metering Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Metering M k button The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.”...

  • Page 147: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Continuous M k button Option Description Single One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is (default setting) pressed.
  • Page 148 Notes About Continuous Shooting Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series. It may take some time to save the images after shooting. When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images. The frame rate may become slower depending on the image quality, image size, memory card type or shooting conditions (such as when saving RAW images).

  • Page 149: Interval Timer Shooting

    Interval Timer Shooting Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Continuous M k button Use the multi selector HI to select Continuous X Intvl timer shooting, and then Intvl timer shooting press the k button.
  • Page 150 Notes About Interval Timer Shooting To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during shooting, use a sufficiently charged battery. If the EH-67A AC Adapter (available separately; A198) is used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC adapter other than the EH-67A.

  • Page 151: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M ISO sensitivity M k button A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.

  • Page 152: Exposure Bracketing

    Exposure Bracketing Rotate the mode dial to j, k, or l M d button M j, k, or l menu icon M Exposure bracketing M k button The exposure (brightness) can be changed automatically during continuous shooting. This is effective for shooting when it is difficult to adjust the picture brightness. Option Description Off (default...

  • Page 153: Af Area Mode

    AF Area Mode Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description When the camera detects a human...
  • Page 154 Option Description Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera Subject focuses. The focus area tracking automatically moves to track the subject. See “Using Subject Tracking” (A139) for more information. 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 5 .

  • Page 155: Using Subject Tracking

    Using Subject Tracking Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button Register a subject.

  • Page 156: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is...

  • Page 157: Noise Reduction Filter

    Noise Reduction Filter Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Noise reduction filter M k button Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed when saving images.

  • Page 158: Multiple Exposure

    Multiple Exposure Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Multiple exposure M k button The camera combines two to three images and saves them as a single image. Option Description Shoots images in multiple exposure mode when set to On.
  • Page 159 Select On, and then press the k Multiple exposure mode button. Press the d (menu) button to display the shooting screen. Press the shutter-release button to shoot the first image. 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 5 .

  • Page 160: Zoom Memory

    Zoom Memory Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Zoom memory M k button Option Description When the zoom control is moved, the zoom position (equivalent to focal length/angle of view in 35mm [135] format) is switched to the positions that have been selected by setting the check box to on in this menu option.

  • Page 161: Startup Zoom Position

    Startup Zoom Position Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m, or M M d button M j, k, l, m, or M menu icon M Startup zoom position M k button Set the zoom position (equivalent to focal length/angle of view in 35mm [135] format) for when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 162: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie options (A147) to record in slow or fast motion. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Frame rate setting (A151).

  • Page 163: Hs Movie Options

    HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion” (A148). Image size Option Aspect ratio Description (horizontal to vertical) 1/4-speed slow motion movies 640 × 480 Max. recording time: HS 480/4×...
  • Page 164 Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: Recording 10 s time Playback 10 s time When recording at h HS 480/4×, or u HS 480/4×: Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Recording 10 s time...

  • Page 165: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when recording movies. Option Description Focus is locked when movie recording starts. Single AF Select this option when the distance between the camera and (default setting) the subject will remain fairly consistent.

  • Page 166: Electronic Vr

    Electronic VR Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Electronic VR M k button Set whether or not to perform electronic VR when recording movies. Option Description Performs electronic VR. The angle of view (i.e., the area seen in the frame) becomes narrower.

  • Page 167: Zoom Microphone

    Zoom Microphone Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Zoom microphone M k button Option Description In accordance with the angle of view, the camera records sounds over a wide area at the wide-angle zoom position, and (default setting) records sounds in the limited area at the telephoto zoom position.

  • Page 168: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A84) for information about image editing functions. Mark for Upload Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Mark for upload M k button Select images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device in advance before transferring them.

  • Page 169: Slide Show

    Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. Use the multi selector HI to select Slide show Start and press the k button.

  • Page 170: Protect

    Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A114). Note that formatting the memory card permanently deletes all data including protected files ( 168).

  • Page 171: Sequence Display Options

    Sequence Display Options Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Sequence display options M k button Select the method used to display images in the sequence (A83). Option Description Displays each image in a sequence individually. F is displayed on Individual pictures the playback screen.

  • Page 172: The Network Menu

    The Network Menu Press the d button M q menu icon M k button Configure the wireless network settings to connect the camera and a smart device. Option Description Airplane mode Select On to turn off all wireless connections. Select when pairing a smart device with the camera. This setting cannot be selected while a wireless connection is Connect to smart device established.

  • Page 173: Re-Pairing

    Option Description Restore all network menu settings to their default values. Restore default settings This setting cannot be selected while a wireless connection is established. * See “Operating the Text Input Keyboard” (A159) for information on how to enter alphanumeric characters. Re-pairing Re-pair when pairing the same smart device again after unpairing using End pairing in the SnapBridge app.
  • Page 174 iOS Devices and Android Devices Without NFC Support Select Connect to smart device in the network menu, press the k button, and then press the k button when the Use SnapBridge to send photos to your smart device and share them online. dialog shown on the right is displayed.

  • Page 175: Operating The Text Input Keyboard

    Operating the Text Input Keyboard Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric Text field characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the SSID next space. To move the cursor in the text field, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button.

  • Page 176: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description Sync with Set whether or not to synchronize the date and time setting with a smart device smart device.
  • Page 177 Setting the Time Zone Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and date Time zone and press the k button. Sync with smart device Date and time Date format Time zone London, Casablanca 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 6 1 5 : 3 0 Select w Home time zone or Time zone x Travel destination and press the...

  • Page 178: Slot Empty Release Lock

    Slot Empty Release Lock Press the d button M z menu icon M Slot empty release lock M k button Set whether or not the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera. Option Description Release locked Unless a memory card is inserted in the camera, the shutter (default setting)

  • Page 179: Monitor Settings

    Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Set whether or not to display the captured image immediately after Image review shooting. Default setting: On Adjust the monitor brightness and hue. Use the multi selector HI to adjust brightness, JK to adjust hue and then press the k button.

  • Page 180: Evf Auto Toggle (Automatically Switching The Display To The Viewfinder)

    EVF Auto Toggle (Automatically Switching the Display to the Viewfinder) Press the d button M z menu icon M EVF auto toggle M k button Option Description When you bring your face close to the viewfinder, the eye sensor responds to it and the display is automatically switched from the (default setting) monitor to viewfinder.

  • Page 181: Vibration Reduction

    Notes About Date Stamp Stamped date and time form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time cannot be stamped on images after they have been captured. The date and time cannot be stamped in the following situations: - When the scene mode is set to Night landscape (when set to Hand-held), Night portrait (when set to Hand-held), Sports, Backlighting (when HDR is set to On), Easy panorama, Pet portrait (when set to Continuous), Bird-watching (when set to...

  • Page 182: Af Assist

    AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Option Description The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. The illuminator has a range of about 4.0 m (13 ft) at the maximum Auto wide-angle position and about 4.0 m (13 ft) at the maximum (default setting)

  • Page 183: Assign Side Zoom Control

    Assign Side Zoom Control Press the d button M z menu icon M Assign side zoom control M k button Choose the function to be performed during shooting when the side zoom control is moved. Option Description When shooting, use the side zoom control (A27) to adjust the Zoom (default setting) zoom.

  • Page 184: Auto Off

    Auto Off Press the d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A28). You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min. Setting the Auto Off Function The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations:...

  • Page 185: Charge By Computer

    Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Option Description When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (A102), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically a Auto charged using power supplied by the computer.

  • Page 186: Image Comment

    Image Comment Press the d button M z menu icon M Image comment M k button Attach a comment that was previously registered to images that will be captured. You can imprint the attached comment to images that will be sent to a smart device using an application (A22).

  • Page 187: Copyright Information

    Attach copyright info setting. Also, make sure that the artist name and copyright owner name are blank. Nikon is not responsible for any kind of trouble or damage resulting from the use of Copyright information.

  • Page 188: Location Data

    Location Data Press the d button M z menu icon M Location data M k button Set whether or not to add shooting location information to the images that you take. Option Description Select Yes to add location information from a smart device Download from device to the images that you take.

  • Page 189: Reset File Numbering

    Reset File Numbering Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset file numbering M k button When Yes is selected, the sequential numbering of file numbers is reset (A197). After resetting, a new folder is created and the file number for the next image captured starts with “0001.”...

  • Page 190: Peaking

    Peaking Press the d button M z menu icon M Peaking M k button Option Description When operating E (manual focus), focusing is assisted by highlighting areas that are in focus in white on the image (default setting) displayed on the screen (A64, 65). Peaking is disabled.

  • Page 191: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Notices........................... 176 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ..........178 Caring for the Product ..................... 181 The Camera ......................... 181 The Battery ........................182 The Charging AC Adapter..................183 Memory Cards......................184 Cleaning and Storage ...................... 185 Cleaning ........................185 Storage .........................

  • Page 192: Notices

    CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 193 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel: 631-547-4200...

  • Page 194: Notes About Wireless Communication Functions

    (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative.
  • Page 195 Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. COOLPIX B700, which is equipped with a TYPE1FJ (FCC ID:VPYLB1FJ / IC ID:772C- LB1FJ) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC...
  • Page 196 Notice for Customers in Jamaica This product contains a Type Approved Module by Jamaica: “SMA – TYPE1FJ” Notice for Customers in Singapore This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. Complies with IDA Standards DA103423 Technical Notes Notes About Wireless Communication Functions...

  • Page 197: Caring For The Product

    Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens.

  • Page 198: The Battery

    If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat, smoke, or an unusual smell coming from the battery, immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put the battery in a plastic bag, etc.

  • Page 199: The Charging Ac Adapter

    Using the Battery When Cold On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary.

  • Page 200: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards Precautions for Use Use only Secure Digital memory cards (A203). Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card. Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. Formatting Do not format the memory card using a computer. The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.

  • Page 201: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. 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).

  • Page 202: Error Messages

    Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Cause/Solution Battery temperature is elevated. The The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera will turn off. camera or battery temperature has cooled before – The camera will turn resuming use.
  • Page 203 37, 40 Backlighting with HDR set to Off, you must raise the flash to capture an image. Lens error. Try again If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon- after turning the authorized service representative. camera off and on.
  • Page 204 Display Cause/Solution Printer error: out of Replace the ink cartridge, select Resume, and press the – k button to resume printing.* ink. There is a problem with the image file to be printed. Printer error: file Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel –...

  • Page 205: 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.
  • Page 206 Problem Cause/Solution Confirm all connections. When connected to a computer, the camera may not charge for any of the reasons described below. - Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup 112, menu. - Battery charging stops if the camera is turned off. –...
  • Page 207 Problem Cause/Solution Screen for The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to setting time their default values. Configure the camera settings again. zone and date is The internal clock battery is used to power the camera clock displayed when and to retain certain settings.
  • Page 208 Shooting Issues Problem Cause/Solution Cannot switch to shooting Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. mode. When the camera is in playback mode, press the c button, 2, 30 shutter-release button or b (e) button. When menus are displayed, press the d button. When the scene mode is Night portrait or Backlighting 28, 37, Cannot take...
  • Page 209 Problem Cause/Solution Flash does not A shooting mode where the flash cannot fire is selected. fire. A function that restricts the flash is enabled. Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. 112, Digital zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used with certain shooting modes 79, 166 or when using certain settings in other functions.
  • Page 210 Problem Cause/Solution Unexpected Use any shooting mode other than Night portrait, and results when change the flash mode to any setting other than V (auto flash set to V 57, 74 with red-eye reduction/red-eye reduction) and try taking the (auto with red- picture again.
  • Page 211 The camera is not recognized by the computer. – 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-i.
  • Page 212 Problem Cause/Solution The PictBridge With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the PictBridge screen is not startup screen may not be displayed and it may be impossible displayed when 112, to print images when Auto is selected for Charge by the camera is computer in the setup menu.

  • Page 213: File Names

    File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN0001.JPG Not shown on the screen of the camera. DSCN: Original still images, movies, still images created by the movie editing function SSCN: Small picture copies (1) Identifier RSCN: Cropped copies FSCN: Images created by an image editing function other than crop and small picture, movies created by the movie editing...

  • Page 214: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories MH-67P Battery Charger Battery Charger Charging time is about 3 hours and 20 minutes for a fully exhausted battery. EH-67A AC Adapter (connect as shown) AC Adapter Before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, fully insert the power connector cable into the slot in the battery chamber.

  • Page 215: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX B700 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective 20.3 million (Image processing may reduce the pixels number of effective pixels.) Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 21.14 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 60× optical zoom 4.3–258 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24–1440 mm...
  • Page 216 Storage Media SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant Still images: JPEG, RAW (NRW) (Nikon’s own format) File formats Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) 20 M 5184×3888 3264×2448 2272×1704 Image size (pixels) 1600×1200 16:9 15 M 5184×2920 3:2 18 M 5184×3456...
  • Page 217 Interface Micro-USB connector (Do not use any USB cable other than USB connector the included UC-E21 USB Cable.), Hi-Speed USB Supports Direct Print (PictBridge) HDMI output HDMI micro connector (Type D) connector Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol) Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (1–11 channels) Authentication...
  • Page 218 D AC, E DC, F Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.) 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 219: Memory Cards That Can Be Used

    Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation is under license. Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, Mac, OS X, iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®...
  • Page 220 United States and in other countries. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic...

  • Page 221: Index

    Index Active D-Lighting ......115, 141 Symbols A Auto mode ........34, 35 AF area mode......67, 115, 137 p Creative mode......34, 48 AF assist ..........118, 166 y Scene mode....... 34, 36 AF-assist illuminator........2 Airplane mode ........ 117, 156 l Aperture-priority auto mode ...............
  • Page 222 Connector cover......2, 16, 102 Face priority ..........137 Continuous ....... 67, 115, 131 Fast motion movies ....147, 148 Contrast............124 File name ............197 Fill flash ............. 58 COOLPIX Custom Picture Control ..............115, 126 Filter effects......87, 116, 124 COOLPIX Picture Control...
  • Page 223 Image review ..........163 Multiple exp. Lighten m....36, 43 Image selection screen......114 Multiple exposure ......115, 142 Image sharpening........124 Image size ........67, 115, 121 Network menu........ 112, 156 Infinity..............63 Night landscape mode ..34, 36, 37 Interval timer shooting....
  • Page 224 Skin softening ......44, 86, 116 Quick adjust..........124 Slide show.......... 116, 153 Quick retouch........85, 116 Slot empty release lock....118, 162 Slow motion movies ....147, 148 Slow sync............58 Ready light............57 Small picture........88, 117 Rear-curtain sync......... 58 Smile timer ..........
  • Page 225 Viewfinder......... 3, 7, 29, 185 ViewNX-i ..........102, 108 Volume ............. 98 White balance ......67, 115, 127 Wide-angle............. 68 Wi-Fi............117, 156 Wind noise reduction....116, 150 Zoom ..............68 Zoom control........2, 4, 68 Zoom memory....... 116, 144 Zoom microphone......
  • Page 226 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. CT7B05(11) 6MN65711-05...

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