Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
Page 2 High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. AVC Patent Portfolio License...
Page 3 Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index...
Page 4: Read This First
Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi) 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
Read This First About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A17). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” (A1). Other 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 Read This First Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”...
Page 8: 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 9 Nikon- • The battery is prone to leakage when authorized service representative for fully discharged. To avoid damage to inspection.
Page 10 When connecting cables to the input skin or entering the eyes or mouth. and output jacks, use only the cables Turn the power off when using provided or sold by Nikon for the inside an airplane or the purpose, to maintain compliance with hospital product regulations.
Page 11: Notices
Nikon interference in a residential installation. Corporation may void the user’s This equipment generates, uses, and authority to operate the equipment.
Page 12 State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES Wash hands after handling. ACCORDING TO THE Nikon Inc., INSTRUCTIONS. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, This symbol indicates that Melville, New York 11747-3064 this product is to be collected separately.
Page 13: 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............................vi WARNINGS ................................vi Notices ..............................ix Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations ................. 1 Parts of the Camera ..........................
Page 14 Table of Contents Step 5 Play Back Images ........................34 Changing How Images Are Displayed....................35 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images....................36 Shooting Features ..........................37 A (Auto) Mode............................ 38 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings......................38 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................. 39 Changing Scene Mode Settings........................
Page 15 Table of Contents Playback Features..........................87 Selecting Pictures for Playback by Date (List by Date Mode)..........88 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ............89 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer............91 Using ViewNX 2............................ 92 Installing ViewNX 2............................
Page 16 Table of Contents Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) ............E22 Connecting the Camera to a Printer....................E23 Printing Individual Images ........................E24 Printing Multiple Images........................E25 Editing Movies..........................E28 Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie.............. E28 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture ................
Page 17 Table of Contents The Playback Menu ........................E60 a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) ................E60 b Slide Show.............................. E63 c Delete ................................. E64 The Image Selection Screen ....................... E65 d Protect..............................E66 f Rotate Image............................E66 i Hide Image............................. E66 E Voice Memo.............................
Page 18 Table of Contents Built-in ND Filter............................E85 Customize Command Dials......................... E86 Multi Selector Right Press........................E86 Delete Button Options ........................... E86 AE/AF Lock Button ............................ E87 Fn1 + Shutter Button..........................E88 Fn1 + Command Dial..........................E89 Fn1 Guide Display............................E89 Fn2 Button..............................
Page 19: Parts Of The Camera And Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of each part and the basic camera operations. Parts of the Camera ..........2 The Camera Body ..................2 Controls Used in Shooting Mode ............4 Controls Used in Playback Mode .............6 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ............7 Raising and Lowering the Flash ...............7...
Page 20: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Flash raised Lens cover closed 21 22 26 27 w2 (FUNC2) button ......108 Eyelet for camera strap ........7 Shutter-release button......4, 32 Exposure compensation dial....71 Zoom control ..........31 Exposure compensation dial mark..71 f : Wide ...........31 Power switch/power-on lamp....25...
Page 21 Parts of the Camera 9 10 11 21 22 23 24 Microphone connector cover.... 100 Monitor ............8, 15 External microphone connector..100 Rotary multi selector (multi selector) ..........12 Eyelet for camera strap ........7 k (apply selection) button ....12 K (flash pop-up) button......7 d (menu) button........13 Diopter adjustment control....16 Infrared receiver (rear).....60, E105...
Page 22: Controls Used In Shooting Mode
Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Main Function Mode dial Change the shooting mode. Rotate toward g (i) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and rotate toward f Zoom control (h) (wide-angle position) to zoom out. Rotary multi See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector”...
Page 23 Parts of the Camera Control Name Main Function g (AE-L/AF-L) Lock the exposure or focus. button Combined with the zoom control: Change the zoom lens focal length. Combined with the shutter-release w1 (FUNC1) button: Shoot with the assigned function button setting.
Page 24: Controls Used In Playback Mode
Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode Control Name Main Function • When the camera is turned off, press and Playback hold this button to turn the camera on in button playback mode. • Return to shooting mode. •...
Page 25: Changing The Angle Of The Monitor
Parts of the Camera Changing the Angle of the Monitor The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to approx. 81° or raised upward to approx. 105°. This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions.
Page 26: The Monitor
Parts of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Press the x (monitor) button to hide or show the information on the monitor (A15). Shooting Mode 1/250 1/250...
Page 27 Parts of the Camera Shooting mode........28, 29 Internal memory indicator..... 24 Focus mode............68 Aperture value..........51 Quick menu dial indicator.......72 Focus area (for center) ....32, 55, 60 Zoom indicator ..........31 Focus area (for manual)..42, 43, 55, 60 Zoom memory..........56 Focus area (for auto)......55, 60 AE/AF-L indicator........E4 AE-L/AF-L button setting......107 Focus area (for face detection,...
Page 28 Parts of the Camera Playback Mode 15/11/2011 15/11/2011 15/11/2011 12:00 12:00 12:00 9999.JP 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 9 10 999/999 999/999 999/999 999/999 999/999 999/999 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s 9999/9999 9999/9999 9999/9999 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s Date of recording......... 26 Internal memory indicator .....
Page 29: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures. Press the c (playback) button to switch between shooting mode and playback mode.
Page 30: Using The Rotary Multi Selector
Basic Operations Using the Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (H), down (I), left (J) or right (K) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the k button. • The “rotary multi selector” is also referred to as the “multi selector” in this manual.
Page 31: Using Menus (The D Button)
Basic Operations Using Menus (the d Button) When the d button is pressed while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/11/2011...
Page 32: Switching Between Tabs
Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Shooting menu Set up Custom Picture Control Custom Picture Control Welcome screen Metering Metering Time zone and date Continuous Continuous Monitor settings AF area mode AF area mode Print date Autofocus mode Autofocus mode Self-timer: after release Flash exp.
Page 33: Switching The Monitor Display (The X Button)
Basic Operations Switching the Monitor Display (the x Button) To switch between the information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback, press the x (monitor) button. Shooting Mode 1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1342 1342 1342 Display information Information hidden Monitor off Display the picture and the...
Page 34: Using The Viewfinder
Basic Operations Holding Down the x Button and b (Monitor Brightness Boost Indicator) Hold down the x button to set the monitor to the maximum brightness. To return the brightness to its original level, hold down the x button again or turn off the camera. When the brightness is set to the maximum with the x button, b (monitor brightness boost indicator) is displayed on the monitor.
Page 35: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Charge the Battery ..................18 Preparation 2 Insert the Battery ..................20 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card................22 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On....................24 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time (First Use Only) .....26 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode..................28 Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................30 Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................32...
Page 36: Preparation 1 Charge The Battery
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Battery Charger MH-24. 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 37 35°C (41°F to 95°F). • The battery is faulty. Immediately disconnect the Battery Charger from the electrical outlet, and stop charging. Take the battery and Battery Charger to your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Notes on Battery Charger • Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi) thoroughly before using the Battery Charger.
Page 38: Preparation 2 Insert The Battery
Preparation 2 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1), and fully insert the battery (2). • When the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch locks it in place.
Page 39: Removing The Battery
Preparation 2 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off (A25) and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1).
Page 40: Preparation 3 Insert A Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. Insert the memory card. •...
Page 41: Internal Memory And Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power- on lamp and the monitor are off. Press the memory card in lightly with your finger (1) to partially eject it, and then pull it out straight (2).
Page 42: Step 1 Turn The Camera On
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” (A26). • The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on. Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.
Page 43: Turning The Camera On And Off
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and the monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on).
Page 44: Setting The Display Language, Date, And Time
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the multi selector H or I Language to choose the desired language Čeština and press the k button.
Page 45 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Press H, I, J or K to set date and time, and Date and time press the k button. • To choose an item: Press K or J (selected in the 2011 following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝...
Page 46: Step 2 Select A Shooting Mode
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to A. Auto mode • The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes to A.
Page 47: Available Shooting Modes
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes A (Auto) mode Shoot with basic camera operations. y (Scene) mode When one of the scene modes is selected, pictures are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. In scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.
Page 48: Step 3 Frame A Picture
Step 3 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. • Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. • To shoot in the “tall” orientation, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.
Page 49: Using The Zoom
Step 3 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Zoom out Zoom in Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom. • To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, rotate toward g (telephoto zoom position).
Page 50: Step 4 Focus And Shoot
Step 4 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance. • When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Page 51: Focus Lock
Step 4 Focus and Shoot Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area or AF/access lamp lights in green. •...
Page 52: Step 5 Play Back Images
Step 5 Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button. • When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. c (playback) button Multi selector Use the multi selector to view previous or next images. •...
Page 53: Changing How Images Are Displayed
Step 5 Play Back Images Changing How Images Are Displayed When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by rotating the zoom control toward f (h)/g (i). Playback Zoom 15/11/2011 15/11/2011 15/11/2011 15:30 15:30 15:30 0004.JPG 0004.JPG 0004.JPG Display position guide Image is displayed in full-...
Page 54: Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed on the monitor. Press the multi selector H or I to select Yes and press the k button. Erase 1 image? • Deleted images cannot be recovered. •...
Page 55: Shooting Features
Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using shooting mode. By referring to this information, you will learn how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.
Page 56: A (Auto) Mode
Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode Shooting with basic camera operations is available. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings • See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A60) for more information on flash mode (A61), self-timer (A64), smile timer (A65), remote control (A60) and focus mode (A67).
Page 57: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes)
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Press the d button and display the scene menu to select one of the following scenes. Pictures are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. Scene menu Scene auto selector Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait...
Page 58: Characteristics Of Each Scene
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Characteristics of Each Scene • Use of a tripod is recommended in scenes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A104) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. •...
Page 59 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) d Sports Use this mode when shooting sporting events. The camera captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. •...
Page 60 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) z Snow Captures the brightness of sunlit snow. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.
Page 61 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) u Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • The focus mode (A67) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot. •...
Page 62 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) o Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. On or Off can be selected in HDR (high dynamic range) composition on the screen that is displayed when o Backlighting scene mode is selected.
Page 63 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) p Panorama assist Use this mode when shooting a series of pictures that can later be joined on a computer to form a single panorama. • Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to select the direction in which pictures are to be joined and press the k button.
Page 64: Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) The effect can be applied to pictures during shooting. One of the 10 special effects is selected to shoot. To select an effect, press the d button to display the special effects menu. Special effects Special effects AF area mode...
Page 65 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Option Description When the shooting mode icon lights in green, create dynamic pictures radiated out from the center by zooming from f (wide- angle position) to g (telephoto zoom position) after the shutter is open and until it is closed.
Page 66: Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Changing Special Effects Mode Settings • Features that can be set using the main command dial and sub-command dial differ depending on the special effects (A47). • Features that can be set using the multi selector (A60) vary with special effects.
Page 67: Low Noise Night Mode (Shooting Low-Lit Scenes)
Low Noise Night Mode (Shooting Low-lit Scenes) The ISO sensitivity is controlled automatically to a high level. This allows you to capture the atmosphere of a low-lit scene and shoot pictures with a low amount of noise without using the flash. It also reduces the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting at the telephoto zoom position.
Page 68: Changing Low Noise Night Mode Settings
Low Noise Night Mode (Shooting Low-lit Scenes) Changing Low Noise Night Mode Settings • See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A60) for more information on flash mode (A61), self-timer (A64)/smile timer (A65)/ remote control (A60), focus mode (A67) and AF area mode. •...
Page 69: A, B, C, D Modes (Setting The Exposure For Shooting)
A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the quick menu (A73) or shooting menu (A54) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements.
Page 70: Adjusting The Shutter Speed
A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Adjusting the Shutter Speed Faster Slower 1/1000 s 1/30 s Adjusting the Aperture Value Larger aperture Smaller aperture (Small f-number) (Large f-number) f/2.8 Aperture and zoom The aperture value (f-number) indicates the lens brightness. Large apertures (expressed by small f-numbers) let more light into the camera, and small apertures (large f-numbers) let less light.
Page 71 A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) A (Programmed auto) (E5) Use for automatic control of the exposure by the camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the main command dial (“flexible program”).
Page 72: Changing A, B, C, D Modes
A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Changing A, B, C, D Modes • See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A60) for more information on flash mode (A61), self-timer (A64)/smile timer (A65)/ remote control (A60) and focus mode (A67), AF area mode. •...
Page 73 A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Option Description Set how the camera selects the AF area mode to Face priority, Auto (default setting), Manual, Center (spot), AF area mode Center (normal), Center (wide) or Subject tracking. •...
Page 74 A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Option Description When the zoom control is operated while pressing the w1 button, the camera changes in steps to the focal Zoom memory length (equivalent to 35mm [135] format of angle of view) of the zoom lens that is set in advance.
Page 75: E, F And N (User Setting Modes)
E, F and N (User Setting Modes) Up to three 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: Available Specialized Menu For E, F Or N
E, F and N (User Setting Modes) Available Specialized Menu for E, F or N Following settings can be changed in E, F or N User settings mode. Save user settings Reset user settings Shooting mode Focal length (35mm equiv.) Photo info Virtual horizon display Initial monitor display...
Page 77 E, F and N (User Setting Modes) Description Option Set the AF area mode for when the mode dial is set. The AF area mode current focus area position is saved when AF area mode is set to Manual. Enable or disable the AF assist mode for when the mode dial is AF assist set.
Page 78: Features That Can Be Set Using The Multi Selector
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Press the multi selector H (m), J (n), I (D), or K (G) while shooting to operate the following functions. m Flash mode (A61) n Self-timer (A64)/ G AF area mode Smile timer (A65)/ Remote control D Focus mode (A67)
Page 79: Using The Flash (Flash Modes)
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can shoot pictures with a flash by raising the built-in flash. You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. Press the (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash (A7). •...
Page 80: Available Flash Modes
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Flash Modes Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. Auto with red-eye reduction Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits (A63). Flash does not fire. •...
Page 81 This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before it is recorded.
Page 82: Using The Self-Timer
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Self-timer The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A104) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
Page 83: Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces)
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces) When this mode is selected, the camera detects smiling faces and automatically releases the shutter even if you don’t press the shutter-release button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), A, B, C, D, E, F, N, O (low noise night), scene mode Portrait or Night portrait.
Page 84: More Information
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Notes on Smile Timer • The digital zoom is not available. • When the smile timer is selected, the monitor is not turned off even when the x button is pressed (A15).
Page 85: Using Focus Mode
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene. Press I (p focus mode) on the multi selector. Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the k button. •...
Page 86: Focus Mode Setting
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Focus Modes Autofocus The camera automatically adjusts the focus according to the distance to the subject. Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more, or 80 cm (2 ft 8 in.) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
Page 87: List Of The Default Settings
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector List of the Default Settings The default settings in each shooting mode are described below. • Similar information about scene mode can be found on the next page. Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode AF area mode Shooting mode...
Page 88 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Default settings in scene mode are described below. Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode AF area mode (A61) (A64) (A67) (A55) x (A40) – b (A40) – c (A40) – d (A41) –...
Page 89: Features That Can Be Set Using The Exposure Compensation Dial
Features That Can Be Set Using the Exposure Compensation Dial Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) When exposure compensation is set for shooting, the brightness of the overall image can be adjusted to make it brighter or darker. Select the compensation value by rotating the exposure compensation dial.
Page 90: Features That Can Be Set With The Quick Menu
Features That Can Be Set with the Quick Menu When the quick menu dial is rotated while shooting, the quick menu is displayed for the function that is selected with the mark. When the quick menu is displayed, the quick menu dial mark turns on. •...
Page 91: Available Quick Menu
Features That Can Be Set with the Quick Menu Available Quick Menu Option Description Set the image quality (compression ratio) and image size to be recorded (A74). The default setting of image quality is Normal, and of image size is M 3648×2736. Image quality/ This setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except Image size...
Page 92: Changing The Image Quality And Image Size
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Display the shooting screen M a (Quick menu dial) (A72) M Image quality/Image size The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording. Choose the type of image quality (A75) by pressing the multi selector Image quality Image size...
Page 93: Available Image Quality
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Available Image Quality Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded. Option Description Fine image quality than Normal, suitable for enlargement or Fine high quality prints.
Page 94: Image Quality Setting
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size COOLPIX P7100 NRW (RAW) Images • The extension of the picture taken is “.NRW. ” • NRW (RAW) images cannot be printed. Creating JPEG images with NRW (RAW) processing enables the images to be printed using PictBridge compatible printers or in digital photo labs.
Page 95: Available Image Size
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Available Image Size You can set the JPEG image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recorded with an image quality of Fine, Normal or Basic. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy, ”...
Page 96 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of Image size (A77) and Image quality (A75) settings.
Page 97 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size 1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, “9999” is displayed. 2 The print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by the printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.).
Page 98: Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions. Restricted function Setting Description When B (infinity) is selected for shooting, the flash is Focus mode (A67) not available. • When BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected for shooting, the flash is not available.
Page 99 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Setting Description Picture Control White balance is fixed at Auto (normal) when (A73) Monochrome is selected for shooting. White balance Wide-angle When On is selected for shooting, Preset manual is not available. converter (A55) Active D-Lighting When using Active D-Lighting for shooting,...
Page 100 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Setting Description • When a setting other than Subject tracking is selected and B (infinity) is selected as the focus Focus mode mode for shooting, the camera focuses at infinity (A67) regardless of the applied AF area mode option. •...
Page 101 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Setting Description Smile timer The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting with (A65) the smile timer. The digital zoom cannot be used when E (manual Focus mode (A67) focus) is selected. The digital zoom cannot be used when Image quality Image quality is set to NRW (RAW), NRW (RAW) + Fine, NRW...
Page 102 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Operation of Flash during Continuous Mode The operation of the built-in flash and the Speedlight flash units (available separately from Nikon) are restricted as shown below, depending on the continuous setting that is applied. Continuous mode Built-in flash...
Page 103: Using Face Detection
Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Page 104: Using Skin Softening
Using Skin Softening In the following shooting modes, the camera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and processes the image to make facial skin tones softer before saving the image. • Scene auto selector (A40), Portrait (A40) or Night portrait (A41) in scene mode Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A89).
Page 105: Playback Features
Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images. List by date 26/11/2011 15/11/2011 15/11/2011 15/11/2011 15:30 15:30 15:30 20/11/2011 0004.JPG 0004.JPG 0004.JPG 18/11/2011 15/11/2011 Playback menu...
Page 106: Selecting Pictures For Playback By Date (List By Date Mode)
Playback Features Selecting Pictures for Playback by Date (List by Date Mode) In list by date mode, pictures taken on the same date can be played back. Press the C (list by date) button during playback to display the list by date screen. •...
Page 107: Features Available In Playback Mode (Playback Menu)
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or Playback menu thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the Quick retouch following functions by pressing the d button to D-Lighting Skin softening display the menu, and then selecting the c tab or C Filter effects Print order tab (A13).
Page 108 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Option Description Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos and E Voice memo attach them to the picture taken. Playback and deletion of voice memos can also be performed. Copy images between the internal memory and a memory h Copy card.
Page 109: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
Page 110: Using Viewnx 2
• Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Macintosh • Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.7) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 111 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 112: Transferring Images To The Computer
Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. Connecting the USB Cable...
Page 113: Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed in the “Source” panel in the Nikon Transfer 2 “Options” area ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ).
Page 114: Retouching Photographs
Using ViewNX 2 Retouching Photographs Click Edit in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. Image editing functions include tone compensation, sharpness adjustment, and trimming (cropping). Editing Movies Click Movie Editor in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. Movie editing functions include the ability to delete unwanted scenes. Printing Images Click Print in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.
Page 115: Recording And Playing Back Movies
Recording and Playing Back Movies Set the mode dial to D to display the movie recording screen. Press the shutter- release button to record movies. 10m32s 10m32s In playback mode, press the k button to play back a movie. 15/11/2011 15:30 15:30 15:30...
Page 116: Recording Movies
Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded with sound. Rotate the mode dial to D. Movie options • The amount of available recording time is displayed on the monitor. • When Movie options is set to n HD 720p (1280×720), monitor display changes to an aspect ratio of 16:9 (the area indicated on the right is recorded).
Page 117: Notes On Movie Recording
Recording Movies Notes on Movie Recording • When recording a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recommended (A23). If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording may end unexpectedly.
Page 118: External Microphone Connector
Recording Movies Maximum Movie Length Internal memory Memory card Movie options (A73) (94 MB) (4 GB)* n HD 720p (1280×720) 1 min 28 s 55 min m VGA (640×480) 4 min 24 s 2 h 55 min W QVGA (320×240) 20 min 28 s 13 h 35 min All figures are approximate.
Page 119: Changing Movie Mode Settings
Recording Movies Changing Movie Mode Settings Use the following operation controls to change the setting. • See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A60) for more information on remote control (A60), focus mode (A67). • See “Features Set Using the Exposure Compensation Dial” for more information on exposure compensation (A71).
Page 120: Playing Back Movies
To delete a movie, use full-frame playback mode (A34) or thumbnail playback mode (A35) to select a movie and press the l button (A36). Note on Movie Playback Movies recorded with cameras other than COOLPIX P7100 cannot be played back.
Page 121: General Camera Setup
General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Self-timer: after release 1342 1342 1342 1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 Vibration reduction...
Page 122: The Setup Menu
General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Press the d button M z (setup) tab (A13) From the menu screen, select the z tab to display the Set up setup menu, and then you can change the following Welcome screen settings. Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date...
Page 123: Af-Assist Illuminator
The Setup Menu Option Description Reduce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting. The default setting is On. Vibration reduction • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set this feature to Off to prevent this feature from malfunctioning. When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement at the time of shooting, it automatically increases ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to reduce...
Page 124 The Setup Menu Option Description Set the zoom operation speed. When set to Auto (default setting), the zoom is operated at Normal speed during still picture shooting. The zoom is operated at Quiet speed during movie recording. When set to Normal, the zoom is operated at normal Zoom speed speed during both still picture shooting and movie recording.
Page 125: W1 (Func1) Button
The Setup Menu Option Description Select this option if no image is displayed on a TV even when the audio/video cable or HDMI cable is connected to the TV. HDMI device control is used for TV settings setting whether or not the camera receives signals from a TV when the TV that conforms to the HDMI-CEC standard is connected with an HDMI cable.
Page 126: W2 (Func2) Button
The Setup Menu Option Description Set the function to be performed when the command dial is rotated while pressing the w1 (FUNC1) button Fn1 + command dial during shooting. The default setting is Off. Set whether or not to display a guide when the w1 Fn1 guide display (FUNC1) button is pressed during shooting.
Page 127: Reference Section
Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ..............E2 Using Panorama Assist ..................... E3 A, B, C, D Modes ..................... E5 Playback Editing Still Images ....................E9 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV).......E20 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) ........E22 Editing Movies ......................E28...
Page 128: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus
Reference Section Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D, E, F, N, O (low noise night), u (special effects) or the Sports scene mode. Press the multi selector I (p focus mode). •...
Page 129: Using Panorama Assist
Using Panorama Assist Using a tripod makes the composition easier. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction ( 76) to Off in the setup menu. Rotate the mode dial to y. Press the d button to display the Scene menu scene menu screen, choose Fireworks show...
Page 130: C (Aperture-Priority Auto)
Using Panorama Assist Shoot the next picture. • Match the outline of the next picture so that 1/3 of the frame overlaps the previous picture, and press the shutter-release button. • Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the image. 1341 1341 1341...
Page 131: A, B, C, D Modes
A, B, C, D Modes A (Programmed Auto), B (Shutter-Priority Auto) or C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Rotate the mode dial to A, B or C. 1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1342 1342 1342 Rotate the command dial to set the exposure. •...
Page 132: Shutter Speed
A, B, C, D Modes Notes on Shooting • When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or aperture value may be changed. • When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure.
Page 133: D (Manual) Mode
A, B, C, D Modes D (Manual) Mode The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value. • The shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1/4000 to 60 seconds. Rotate the mode dial to D. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed value.
Page 134 A, B, C, D Modes Note on Shooting When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, aperture value may be changed. Note on ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity (E30) is set to Auto (default setting), High ISO sensitivity auto, ISO 100- 200 or ISO 100-400, ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100.
Page 135: Editing Still Images
• The COOLPIX P7100’s editing functions are not available for pictures taken with cameras other than COOLPIX P7100. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX P7100 is viewed on a different digital camera, it may not be possible to display the picture properly or transfer it to a computer.
Page 136 Editing Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing The following restrictions apply when editing pictures that were created by editing. Editing functions used Editing functions to add Skin softening, Small picture, Black border or Crop can be used. Quick retouch Quick retouch and D-Lighting cannot be used in combination D-Lighting with each other.
Page 137: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation
Editing Still Images k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Select a picture (A34) M d button M c tab (A13) M Quick retouch Press the multi selector H or I to choose the Quick retouch setting level, and press the k button. •...
Page 138: Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones
Editing Still Images e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Select a picture (A34) M d button M c tab (A13) M Skin softening Press the multi selector H or I to choose the Skin softening setting level, and press the k button. •...
Page 139: Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects
Editing Still Images p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Select a picture (A34) M d button M c tab (A13) M Filter effects Option Description Gently soften the focus of the image from the center to the Soft edge. In pictures taken with face detection (A85) or pet detection (A45) selected, areas around faces will be blurred.
Page 140: Small Picture: Reducing The Size Of An Image
Editing Still Images Check the effect and press the k button. Preview • A new, edited copy is created. • To cancel, press J. Back Back Save Save • Copies created by editing with filter effect can be 15/11/2011 15/11/2011 15/11/2011 15:30 15:30...
Page 141: Black Border: Adding A Black Border To Pictures
Editing Still Images j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures Select a picture (A34) M d button M c tab (A13) M Black border Press the multi selector H or I to choose the Black border desired frame thickness and press the k Thin Medium button.
Page 142: R Straighten: Compensating For Picture Slanting
Editing Still Images R Straighten: Compensating for Picture Slanting Select a picture (A34) M d button M c tab (A13) M Straighten Use the multi selector to compensate for slanting. Straighten • Press J to rotate counterclockwise by 1 degree. •...
Page 143: F Nrw (Raw) Processing: Creating Jpeg Images From Nrw Images
Editing Still Images F NRW (RAW) Processing: Creating JPEG Images from NRW Images Press the d button M c tab (A13) M NRW (RAW) processing Use the multi selector to choose the picture to NRW (RAW) processing be RAW processed and press the k button. Back Set the NRW (RAW) processing parameters.
Page 144 Editing Still Images Notes on NRW (RAW) Processing • The COOLPIX P7100 can only create JPEG-format copies of NRW (RAW) images taken with the COOLPIX P7100. • NRW (RAW) processing > White balance > Preset manual cannot be selected for photographs taken at a White balance setting other than Preset manual.
Page 145: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy
Editing Still Images a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible on the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A35) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Enlarge the picture for cropping (A35). Refine copy composition.
Page 146: Connecting The Camera To A Tv (Viewing Images On A Tv)
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures on the television. If your television is equipped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cable to play back pictures. Turn off the camera.
Page 147 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Tune the television to the video channel. • See the instruction manual provided with your television for details. Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode, and the recorded pictures are displayed on the television.
Page 148: Connecting The Camera To A Printer (Direct Print)
• If the AC Adapter EH-5b and the Power Connector EP-5A (available separately) (E103) are used, COOLPIX P7100 can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC Adapter other than the EH-5b or a Power Connector other than the EP-5A. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera.
Page 149: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that the plug is oriented correctly. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the plug at an angle.
Page 150: Printing Individual Images
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (E23), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the picture to Print selection be printed and press the k button. 15/11 2011 •...
Page 151: Printing Multiple Images
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Choose the desired paper size and press the Paper size k button. Default 3.5×5 in. • To specify the paper size using the printer settings, 5×7 in. choose Default in the paper size menu. 100×150 mm 4×6 in.
Page 152 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Choose the desired paper size and press the Paper size k button. Default 3.5×5 in. • To specify the paper size using the printer settings, 5×7 in. choose Default in the paper size menu. 100×150 mm 4×6 in.
Page 153 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory or on Print all images the memory card are printed one per each. • When the menu shown on the right is prints displayed, choose Start print and press the k button to start printing.
Page 154: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted (A102). Use the multi selector J or K to choose I on the playback control and press the k button.
Page 155: Saving A Frame From A Movie As A Still Picture
Editing Movies Notes on Editing Movies • Once a movie is created through editing, it cannot be used again for extracting a movie. To extract another range, select and edit the original movie. • Because the edited movies are extracted in 1-second units, they may vary slightly from the set start point and end point.
Page 156: Quick Menu
Quick Menu a Image Quality and Image Size To set the image quality and image size, see “Changing the Image Quality and Image Size” (A74). b Sensitivity (Setting the ISO sensitivity) Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M b (Quick menu dial) (A72) M ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed for taking pictures.
Page 157 Quick Menu Types of ISO Sensitivity Option Description • a Auto (default setting): The sensitivity is ISO 100 in bright places; in dark places the camera automatically raises the sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800. • B High ISO sensitivity auto: The ISO sensitivity is set automatically within the range of ISO 100 to 1600 according to the brightness of the subject.
Page 158: White Balance (Matching Image Colors With Colors As Seen With The Naked Eye)
Quick Menu c White Balance (Matching Image Colors with Colors as Seen with the Naked Eye) Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, D, O or D M c (Quick menu dial) (A72) M White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Page 159 Quick Menu Types of White Balance Description Option Auto (normal) The white balance is automatically adjusted to suit the lighting (default conditions. Default setting is suitable for most situations. setting) When set to Auto (warm lighting), the images are preserved with warm colors if they are shot under an incandescent light Auto (warm source.
Page 160 Quick Menu Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths. While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5000–5500K appear white, light sources with a lower color temperature, such as incandescent light bulbs, appear slightly yellow or red.
Page 161 Quick Menu Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures taken under unusual lighting conditions (such as lamps with reddish light) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below to shoot after measuring the white balance value under the shooting light.
Page 162: Bracketing
Quick Menu d Bracketing (Continuous Shooting While Changing the Shutter Speed, ISO Sensitivity and White Balance) Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d (Quick menu dial) (A72) M Auto bracketing Continuous shooting can be performed while changing the exposure (brightness) automatically with the shutter speed (Tv) or ISO sensitivity (Sv), or multiple pictures can be recorded while varying the white balance (WB).
Page 163 Quick Menu Types of Auto Bracketing Description Option OFF (default Bracketing is not performed. setting) Set the number of pictures to shoot continuously, the range of exposure increments, and the bracketing range. When the Exposure shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot bracketing (Tv) continuously while the shutter speed is adjusted automatically.
Page 164: Picture Control (Coolpix Picture Control) (Changing The Settings For Image Recording )
The icon for the current setting other than Standard is displayed on the monitor COOLPIX Picture Control • The COOLPIX Picture Control feature of the COOLPIX P7100 cannot be used with other makes of cameras, Capture NX, Capture NX 2 and ViewNX 2 Picture Control feature.
Page 165 Quick Menu 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 manual adjust, which allows for detailed adjusting of the components individually.
Page 166 Quick Menu Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust Option Description Adjust the sharpness, contrast and saturation levels automatically. Five levels of adjustment are available from -2 to Quick adjust Choose from options between -2 and +2 to reduce or emphasize the effect of the selected COOLPIX Picture Control.
Page 167 Quick Menu Option Description Control the tint used in monochrome photographs from B&W (black-and-white, the default setting), Sepia, and Cyanotype (blue-tinted monochrome). Toning Pressing the rotary multi selector I when Sepia or Cyanotype is selected enables you to choose from seven levels of saturation. Press J or K to adjust the saturation.
Page 168: Movie Options (Changing The Type Of Movie To Shoot)
Quick Menu a Movie Options (Changing the Type of Movie to Shoot) Rotate the mode dial to D M a (Quick menu dial) (A72) M Movie options You can choose the type of movie to shoot. The higher the image size and bit rate, the higher the image quality, but the file size also becomes larger.
Page 169: Shooting Menu (A, B, C Or D Mode)
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A13) M Custom Picture Control The picture editing options created by customizing COOLPIX Custom Picture Controls can be registered up to two options.
Page 170: Metering
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Metering Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, D or O M d button M A, B, C, D or O tab (A13) M Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.
Page 171: Continuous Shooting
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Continuous Shooting Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, D or O M d button M A, B, C, D or O tab (A13) M Continuous Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector). Option Description U Single (default...
Page 172: Interval Timer Shooting
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Notes on Continuous Shooting • Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series. • The frame rate may become slower depending on the image quality, image size, memory card type or shooting conditions.
Page 173 Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Choose the interval between each shot and Intvl timer shooting press the k button. 30 s 1 min • The maximum amount of frames that can be taken 5 min during interval timer shooting differs according to the 10 min interval taken between each shot.
Page 174: Af Area Mode
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) AF Area Mode Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, D, u or O M d button M A, B, C, D, R or O tab (A13) M AF area mode You can set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.
Page 175 Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Option Description Choose manually the focus position from 99 areas in the screen. This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned at the center of the frame. Rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J or K to select one of 99 Focus area...
Page 176: Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing On A Moving Subject)
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject) Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, D or O M d button M A, B, C, D or O tab (A13) M AF area mode Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects.
Page 177 Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Notes on Subject Tracking • The digital zoom is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode, focus mode, or menu settings before registering a subject. If any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subject will be canceled. •...
Page 178: Autofocus Mode
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Autofocus Mode Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A13) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses. Option Description Single AF The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is...
Page 179: Noise Reduction Filter
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Noise Reduction Filter Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A13) M Noise reduction filter Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed when recording the picture.
Page 180: Distortion Control
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Distortion Control Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A13) M Distortion control Choose whether to correct the peripheral distortion that occurs due to the intrinsic characteristics of lenses.
Page 181: Flash Control
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Notes on the Wide-angle Converter for Shooting • Set Wide-angle converter to On before shooting. Set Wide-angle converter to None when no converter lens is attached. • The built-in flash is set to W (off) when Wide-angle converter is set to On. Use flash units (E101) (available separately) to shoot with the flash.
Page 182: Active D-Lighting
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Active D-Lighting Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A13) M Active D-Lighting “Active D-Lighting” preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast.
Page 183: Zoom Memory
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Zoom Memory Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A13) M Zoom memory When the zoom control is operated while pressing the w1 button, the camera changes in steps to the focal length (equivalent to 35mm [135] format of angle of view) of the zoom lens that is set in advance in Zoom memory.
Page 184: Specialized Menu For E, F Or N
Specialized Menu for E, F or N The following describes how to use Save user settings and Reset user settings. See “E, F and N (User Setting Modes)” (A57) for more information other than Save user settings and Reset user settings. Save User Settings The frequently used settings for shooting can be changed and saved in E, F and N.
Page 185 Specialized Menu for E, F or N Clock battery If the internal clock battery (A27) is exhausted, the settings saved in E, F or N will be reset. Writing down any important setting is recommended. Confirmation Screen of User Settings Rotate the zoom control toward g (i) to display the settings on the screen in step 4 (E58).
Page 186: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu For more information about image editing function; Quick retouch, D-Lighting, Skin softening, Filter effects, Small picture, Black border, Straighten and NRW (RAW) processing, see “Editing Still Images” (E9). a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the d button M c tab (A13) M a Print order If you choose to use one of the following methods to print pictures that are stored on a memory card, the pictures to print and the number of copies can be set in advance on the memory card.
Page 187 The Playback Menu Choose whether or not to also print shooting Print order date and shooting information. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the Done shooting date on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Info and press the k button to print shooting Date information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all Info...
Page 188 The Playback Menu Notes on Print Order • When setting a print order in list by date mode and pictures other Print order than those on the chosen date are already set for printing, the Save print marking for other screen shown on the right is displayed.
Page 189: Slide Show
The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the d button M c tab (A13) M b Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. Use the multi selector to choose Start and Slide show press the k button.
Page 190: Delete
The Playback Menu c Delete Press the d button M c tab (A13) M c Delete Delete a picture. Multiple pictures can also be deleted. Option Description In the image selection screen, choose the pictures for deletion. See “The Image Selection Screen” (E65) for more information. •...
Page 191: The Image Selection Screen
The Playback Menu The Image Selection Screen The image selection screen is displayed in the following menus. Only one image can be selected for some menu items, while for other menu items, multiple images can be selected. Functions for which only one image can be Functions for which multiple images can be selected selected...
Page 192: Protect
The Playback Menu d Protect Press the d button M c tab (A13) M d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. In the picture selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel protection. See “The Image Selection Screen” (E65) for more information. Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card permanently erases the protected files (E83).
Page 193: E Voice Memo
• Voice memos cannot be recorded for a picture that already has a voice memo attached on it. The current voice memo must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • COOLPIX P7100 is not able to record a voice memo for a picture taken with cameras other than COOLPIX P7100.
Page 194: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)
The Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the d button M c tab (A13) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector to select an option Copy from the copy screen and press the k button.
Page 195: The Movie Menu
The Movie Menu Autofocus Mode Rotate the mode dial to D M d button M D (Movie) tab (A13) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies. Option Description Lock on the focus when the shutter-release button is pressed Single AF halfway.
Page 196: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Welcome screen Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Option Description None Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the (default setting) welcome screen.
Page 197: Time Zone And Date
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Time zone and date Option Description Set the camera clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date Date and time and time.
Page 198 The Setup Menu Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone Use the multi selector to choose Time zone Time zone and date and press the k button. 15/11/2011 15:30 • The Time zone screen is displayed. London, Casablanca Date and time Date format Time zone Choose x Travel destination and press the...
Page 199 The Setup Menu Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Time zone and date. UTC +/- Location UTC +/- Location Midway, Samoa Madrid, Paris, Berlin Hawaii, Tahiti Athens, Helsinki, Ankara Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh, Alaska, Anchorage...
Page 200: Monitor Settings
The Setup Menu Monitor Settings Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Monitor settings Option Description On (default setting): Picture is displayed on the monitor immediately after shooting and the monitor display returns to shooting screen. Off: Picture is not displayed after shooting. Zoom in on active focus point: Picture is displayed on the monitor Image review immediately after shooting and the monitor display returns to the...
Page 201: Print Date (Imprinting Date And Time On Pictures)
The Setup Menu Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures) Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date and time (E61).
Page 202: Self-Timer: After Release
The Setup Menu Self-timer: After Release Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Self-timer: after release Set whether or not to cancel the self-timer mode (A64), or ten seconds or two seconds remote mode (E105), after shooting pictures. Option Description Cancel the self-timer mode after shooting pictures.
Page 203: Motion Detection
The Setup Menu Motion Detection Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. Option Description If the camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity is raised and the shutter speed is increased to reduce their effects.
Page 204: Af Assist
The Setup Menu AF Assist Press the d button M z tab (A13) M AF assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim. Option Description AF-assist illuminator lights automatically if the lighting is dim. The illuminator has a range of about 8.0 m (26 ft) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 7.0 m (22 ft) at the Auto (default setting)
Page 205: Digital Zoom
The Setup Menu Digital Zoom Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Digital zoom Enable or disable the digital zoom. Option Description When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control toward g (i) On (default setting) triggers the digital zoom (A31).
Page 206: Zoom Speed
The Setup Menu Zoom Speed Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Zoom speed Set the zoom operation speed. Slow down the zoom speed to minimize the recording of the zoom operating noise during movie recording. Option Description During still picture shooting, operate the zoom at the Normal speed.
Page 207: Sound Settings
The Setup Menu Sound Settings Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Set the following all sound settings to On (default setting) or Off. • Setting beep (beep sounds once when the settings are completed) •...
Page 208: Rotate Tall
The Setup Menu Rotate Tall Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Rotate tall When On (default setting) is selected, pictures taken with orientation data in “tall” or with face detection are automatically rotated in accordance with the recorded orientation data for display.
Page 209: Format Memory/Format Card
The Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Format memory/Format card Format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or memory card. The deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting.
Page 210: Tv Settings
The Setup Menu TV Settings Press the d button M z tab (A13) M TV settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. Option Description Select the analog video output system from NTSC or PAL in Video mode accordance with your TV. Select a picture resolution for HDMI output from Auto (default setting), 480p, 720p, or 1080i.
Page 211: Built-In Nd Filter
The Setup Menu Built-in ND Filter Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Built-in ND filter When the camera’s built-in ND filter is used, the amount of light that enters the camera while shooting can be reduced in three steps. Use in situations such as when overexposure results from the subject being too bright.
Page 212: Customize Command Dials
The Setup Menu Customize Command Dials Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Customize command dials Option Description The respective functions operated using the main command dial No swap and sub-command dial are not swapped. (default setting) Swap the functions that can be operated using the main command dial and sub-command dial when shooting pictures.
Page 213: Ae/Af Lock Button
The Setup Menu AE/AF Lock Button Press the d button M z tab (A13) M AE/AF lock button Select the function to be performed when the g (AE-L/AF-L) button (A5) is pressed while shooting. Option Description Lock both the focus and exposure when the g (AE-L/AF-L) AE/AF lock (default setting) button is pressed.
Page 214: Fn1 + Shutter Button
The Setup Menu Fn1 + Shutter Button Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Fn1 + shutter button Set the function to be performed when the shutter-release button is pressed while pressing the w1 (FUNC1) button (A2) during shooting. •...
Page 215: Fn1 + Command Dial
The Setup Menu Fn1 + Command Dial Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Fn1 + command dial Set the function to be performed when the command dial is rotated while pressing the w1 (FUNC1) button during shooting. •...
Page 216: Fn2 Button
The Setup Menu Fn2 Button Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Fn2 button Choose the function to be performed when the w2 button (A2) is pressed while shooting. Option Description Off (default setting) Shoot without the function. Operation will be disabled. Virtual horizon, Select whether to view or hide the virtual horizon, histogram or View/hide histograms,...
Page 217: Reset File Numbering
The Setup Menu Registering into My Menu Use the multi selector to choose the menu Customize My Menu item and press the k button. Custom Picture Control Metering • The menu item selection screen is displayed. Continuous AF area mode Autofocus mode Choose the menu item to be registered and Customize My Menu : 1...
Page 218: Blink Warning
The Setup Menu Blink Warning Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection (A85) in the following shooting modes. • In the following scene modes: Scene auto selector (A40), Portrait (A40) or Night portrait (A41) •...
Page 219: Eye-Fi Upload
The Setup Menu Eye-Fi Upload Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Eye-Fi upload Option Description Upload images created by the camera to a preselected Enable destination. Disable (default Images will not be uploaded. setting) Notes on Eye-Fi Cards •...
Page 220: Mf Distance Indicator Units
The Setup Menu MF Distance Indicator Units Press the d button M z tab (A13) M MF distance indicator units Set either m (meter) (default setting) or ft (feet) for the unit of gauge displayed when the focus mode is set to manual focus (E2). Reverse Indicators Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Reverse indicators Change the +/- display direction of the exposure indicator (A53) displayed when...
Page 221 The Setup Menu Special Effects Menu Option Default value Special effects (A48) Creative monochrome Low Noise Night Mode Menu Option Default value Continuous (A50) Single Flash exp. comp. (A50) Metering (A50) Matrix Movie Menu Option Default value Autofocus mode (E69) Single AF Wind noise reduction (E69) Quick Menu...
Page 222 The Setup Menu Shooting Menu Option Default value Metering (E44) Matrix Continuous (E45) Single Intvl timer shooting (E46) 30 s AF area mode (E48) Auto Autofocus mode (E52) Single AF Flash exp. comp. (E52) Noise reduction filter (E53) Normal Long exposure NR (E53) Auto Distortion control (E54) Wide-angle converter (E54)
Page 223 The Setup Menu Option Default value Auto off (E82) 1 min HDMI (E84) Auto HDMI device control (E84) External mic sensitivity (E84) Auto Built-in ND filter (E85) Customize command dials (E86) No swap Multi selector right press (E86) AF area mode Delete button options (E86) Disable second press AE/AF lock button (E87)
Page 224: Firmware Version
Reset all is performed. To change these settings back to the default settings, use Reset user settings (A58). Firmware Version Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Firmware version Displays the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX P7100 Ver.X.X Back...
Page 225: File And Folder Names
• A folder for storing files is automatically created using the following naming convention: “Folder number + NIKON” (e.g., “100NIKON”). If there are 200 files in a folder, a new folder is created. (For example, the folder name following “100NIKON”...
Page 226 File and Folder Names • In Panorama assist (A45), a folder is created for each shooting session using the following naming convention: “Folder number + P_XXX” (e.g., “101P_001”). Pictures are saved in sequence in file numbers starting from 0001. • Each time a picture is taken in Interval timer shooting (E46), a folder named with the convention: 'Folder number + INTVL' (e.g., 101INTVL) is created.
Page 227: Speedlights (External Flash Unit)
Speedlights (External Flash Unit) The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe, allowing the following Speedlights or Wireless Speedlight Commander to be attached to the camera. Use the Speedlights when the built-in flash cannot provide sufficient lighting. • Speedlights SB-400, SB-600, SB-700, SB-800, SB-900 •...
Page 228 Speedlights (External Flash Unit) Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash.
Page 229: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Rechargeable Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 battery 1, 2 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-24 AC Adapter EH-5b (connect as shown) and Power Connector EP-5A (connect as shown) When the Power Connector is inserted into the camera and the AC Adapter is connected, the camera can be powered from an electrical outlet.
Page 230 See our websites or product catalogs for up-to-date information on accessories for the COOLPIX P7100 Notes on Converter and Adapter Ring • Be sure to set Wide-angle converter (E54) to On.
Page 231: Shooting With Remote Control
Optional Accessories Shooting with Remote Control Use the Remote Control ML-L3 (available separately) (E104) to release the shutter. It is convenient for taking self-portraits and effectively eliminates blur caused by camera shake that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. Use of a tripod is recommended during shooting with the remote control.
Page 232 Optional Accessories Aim the transmitter at the infrared Rear Front receiver on the front or rear of the camera (A2, 3) and press the transmission button. • Press the transmission button from a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less. •...
Page 233: Error Messages
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed on the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Description Solution Clock not set. Set date and time. (blinks) Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 18, 20 Battery exhausted.
Page 234 Error Messages Display Description Solution • Use an approved card. This card cannot be Error accessing • Check that connectors are clean. used. memory card. • Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted. This card cannot be read. All data stored on the memory card is deleted when formatted.
Page 235 Cannot edit selected performed for NRW (RAW) pictures Image cannot be picture. that were taken with cameras modified. other than COOLPIX P7100. • These options cannot be used – with movies. Time out error while Choose memory card with faster Cannot record movie.
Page 236 Turn camera off and then on again. If Lens error Lens is not operating error persists, contact retailer or properly. Nikon-authorized service representative. Error occurred during Turn off camera and reconnect cable. E23 communication with Communications error printer.
Page 237 Error Messages Display Description Solution Check printer. After solving the Printer error: check Printer error problem, select Resume and press – the k button to resume printing.* printer status. Load the specified size of paper, Specified size of paper select Resume and press the k –...
Page 238 E112...
Page 239: Technical Notes And Index
Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products ..........F2 The Camera......................F2 The Battery......................F3 The Battery Charger.....................F4 The Memory Cards....................F5 Caring for the Camera ..........F6 Cleaning........................F6 Storage ........................F6 Troubleshooting............F7 Specifications............F13 Supported Standards..................F16 Index .................F17...
Page 240: Caring For The Products
Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For your Safety” (Avi to Aviii) thoroughly before using the products.
Page 241: The Battery
• Images on 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 of “For Your Safety” (Avi to Aviii) thoroughly before using the battery.
Page 242: The Battery Charger
Caring for the Products • If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat 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). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations.
Page 243: The Memory Cards
Caring for the Products The Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A23). • Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. •...
Page 244: 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 remove fingerprints, oily substances, or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, carefully Lens/ wipe the lens with a dry soft cloth or eyewear cleaning cloth, using a spiral...
Page 245: 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. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. • See “Error Messages” (E107) for more information.
Page 246 Data already recorded is not affected. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Page 247 Troubleshooting Shooting Issues Problem Cause/Solution Cannot set to Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. shooting mode. • When camera is in playback mode, press the c or shutter-release button. • When menus are displayed, press the d button. • Battery is exhausted. •...
Page 248 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution • Flash is set to W (off ). • A scene mode that cannot turn on flash is selected. • The movie mode is selected. Flash does not fire. • Another function that is set now is restricting the flash. E101 •...
Page 249 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution As the subject is dark, shutter speed is too slow or ISO Randomly spaced sensitivity is too high. bright pixels • Use flash. (“noise”) appear in • Specify a lower ISO sensitivity setting. image. • Apply Long exposure NR in the shooting menu to suit situations.
Page 250 • Confirm that the operating system used is compatible connected to a with the camera. computer. • Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2. Pictures to be •...
Page 251: Specifications
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 10.1 million Image sensor 1/1.7-in. type CCD; approx. 10.39 million total pixels Lens 7.1× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 6.0-42.6mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-200 mm...
Page 252 Specifications 3648×2736 3264×2448 • 10 M • 8 M • 5 M 2592×1944 • 3 M 2048×1536 • 2 M 1600×1200 • 1 M 1280×960 Image size • PC 1024×768 • VGA 640×480 (pixels) 3648×2432 3584×2016 • 3:2 • 16:9 •...
Page 253 Specifications Audio/video output; digital I/O (USB); HDMI Mini Connector (Type C) (HDMI output), I/O terminal external microphone connector (stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter), plug-in power type) Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Supported languages German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian,...
Page 254: Battery Charger Mh
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. Supported Standards •...
Page 255: Index
Index .MOV E99 Symbols .NRW E99 R E4 .WAV E99 gAE-L/AF-L button 5 G AF area mode 12, 48, 50, 55, E48 C Aperture-priority auto mode 51, E5 AC adapter 19, E103 k Apply selection button 6, 12 Accessory shoe E101 d Auto bracketing 72, 73, E36 Accessory Shoe Cover E101 A Auto mode 28...
Page 256 Index Calendar display 35 Face detection 85 Charger 18, E103 Face priority 55, E48 Close-up k 42 Features that cannot be used Color temperature E34 simultaneously 80 File name E99 Computer 91 Continuous 50, 54, E45 Fill flash 62 Continuous flash 54, E45 Filter effects 89, E13, E40 Contrast E40 Fireworks show m 43...
Page 257 Index Movie mode 98 Movie options 73, E42 Identifier E99 Image copy 90, E68 Movie playback 102 Movie recording 98 Image quality 74, 75 Image sharpening E40 Multi selector 4, 6, 12, 60 Multi selector right press 107, E86 Image size 74, 77 Multi-shot 16 54, E45 Infinity 68 Museum l 43...
Page 258 Index Programmed auto mode 51, E5 Slow sync 62 Protect 89, E66 Small picture 89, E14 Smile timer 65 Snow z 42 Quick adjust E40 Sound settings 106, E81 Quick menu 72 Special effects menu 48 Quick menu dial 72 Special effects mode 46 Quick retouch 89, E11 Speedlight 84, E101, E103...
Page 259 Index Welcome screen 104, E70 White balance 73, E32 Wide 31 Wide-angle converter 55, E54, E103 Wind noise reduction 101, E69 Zoom 31 Zoom control 4, 6, 31 Zoom memory 56, E57 Zoom speed 106, E80...
Page 260 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. FX1I02(11) © 2011 Nikon Corporation 6MM09811-02...

Nikon CoolPix P7100 Reference Manual

Parts of the Camera

K (Flash Pop-Up) Button

Basic Operations

Diopter Adjustment Control

Battery Chamber

Quick Menu Button

External Microphone Connector

W1 (FUNC1) Button

W2 (FUNC2) Button

A, B, C, D Modes

Quick Links

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