Nikon COOLPIX P510 Reference Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Nikon Manuals
  4. Digital Camera
  5. COOLPIX P510
  6. Reference manual

Nikon COOLPIX P510 Reference Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for COOLPIX P510:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Reference Manual , User Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLP
,_
P510
Reference Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the COOLPIX P510 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Nikon COOLPIX P510

Summary of Contents for Nikon COOLPIX P510

  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA COOLP P510 Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. AVC Patent Portfolio License...
  • Page 3 Playback Features General Camera Setup...
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX PS10 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (_vi) familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see "The Basics of Shooting and Playback" (_17). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic; operations, see "Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations" (_1). Other Information •...
  • Page 6 Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware...
  • Page 7 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce...
  • Page 8 To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 9 Should the insulation be transporting the battery. Do not damaged and the wires become transport or store with metal objects exposed, take it to a Nikon- such as necklaces or hairpins. authorized service representative for • The batteryis proneto leakagewhen inspection.
  • Page 10 When connecting cables to tile input Turn the power off when using and output jacks, use only the cables inside an airplane or the provided or sold by Nikon for the hospital Turn tile power off while insicte tile purpose, to maintain compliance with airplane during take offor landing.
  • Page 11 Nikon interference in a residential installation. Corporation may void the user's This equipment generates, uses,and authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 12 State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES 6" Wash hands after handling. ACCORDING TO THE Nikon Inc., INSTRUCTIONS. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, This symbol indicates that Melville, New York 11747-3064 this product isto be collected separately.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ............................ii Read This First ............................Confirming tile Package Contents ......................About This Manual ............................Information and Precautions ........................For Your Safety ............................WARNINGS ..............................Notices ..............................Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations ................. 1 Parts of the Camera ..........................The Camera Body ............................
  • Page 14 Shooting Features ..........................39 I_1 (Auto) Mode ............................ Changing I_1 (Auto) Mode Settings ......................Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................. Changing Scene Mode Settings ........................ Characteristics of Each Scene ........................Using Skin Softening ........................... Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) .............

  • Page 15: The Camera Body

    Recording and Playing Back Movies ............Recording Movies ................ Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu) ........Playing Back Movies ..............Using GPS ................... Starting GPS Data Recording .............. Changing the GPS Settings (GPS Options Menu) ..........General Camera Setup ............... The S etup Menu .................
  • Page 16 Editing Movies ..........................8531 Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie .............. _'_31 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture ................ Shooting Menu (P, S, A or M Mode) ................Image Quality and Image Size......................Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) ................&...
  • Page 17 The Setup Menu .......................... _I=_74 Welcome Screen ............................Time Zone and Date ..........................Monitor Settings ............................Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures) .............. Vibration Reduction ..........................Motion Detection ............................AF Assist ................................. Digital Zoom ..............................Assign Side Zoom Control ........................Sound Settings ............................
  • Page 18 Technical Notes and Index ......................_)71 Caring for the Products ......................... _i"2 The Camera .............................._!:_2 The Battery ..............................Charging AC Adapter ..........................The Memory Cards ............................_!:f5 Caring for the Camera ........................_[:_):'6 Cleaning ................................ Storage ................................Troubleshooting .........................._:'7 Specifications ..........................
  • Page 19 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of each part and the basic: camera operations. Parts of the Camera ..........The Camera Body ..................Controls Used in Shooting Mode ............
  • Page 20 The Camera Body Flash raised Eyelet for camera strap ........ I Power connector cover (for connection with an optional AC Adapter).._100 Power switch/power-on lamp ....25 Shutter-release button ......4, 32 Fn (FUNC) button ........Zoom control ..........Mode dial ............W : Wide ...........
  • Page 21 Parts ofthe Camera 1718 F," 11 12 13 19 20 21 Side zoom control ........[[]_] (playback) button ......11,34 Wide ........... Rotary multi selector T :Tde ............(multi selector) .........._Speaker 88 lO0, 109 (apply seEection) button ....12 _1ol (monitor) button .........

  • Page 22: Controls Used In Shooting Mode

    Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Main Function Name Mode dial Change the shooting mode. Rotate toward T (00 (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and rotate toward Zoom control W (_;_) (wide-angle position) to zoom out. See "Using the Rotary Multi Selector"...

  • Page 23: Controls Used In Playback Mode

    Parts ofthe Camera Control Name Main Function button IOl(monitor) Switch the monitor display. on the 1 5 DISP (display) button monitor. Switch the information displayed Side zoomUse the function assigned with A ssign control side zoom control. Controls Used in Playback Mode Name Main Function...
  • Page 24 Parts of the Camera Control _'_W_-Name _° Main Function images. Delete button Delete Shutter- release button Return to shooting mode. • (.1_ movie- record) button Inl (monitor) Switch the monitor display. button DISP (display) Switch the information displayed on the button monitor.

  • Page 25: Attaching The Camera Strap And Lens Cap

    Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to tile strap, and then attach tile strap to the camera. Attach the strap at two places. Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture. •...

  • Page 26: The Monitor

    Parts of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is displayed on ti_e monitor during si_ooting and playback changes depending on the camera's settings and state of use. Press the DISP (display) button to hide or show the information on the monitor (_15).
  • Page 27 Parts of the Camera Shooting mode ........28, 29 Aperture value ..........Focus mode ............Focus area (for manuaJ, Zoom indicator ..........for cente0 ........32, 49, S0,61 Focus indicator ..........Focus area (for auto target AE/AF-L indicator ........finding AF) ............Zoom memory ..........
  • Page 28 Parts of the Camera Playback Mode Shooting information (_15) Full-frame display ([_15) Date of recording ......... Volume indicator ........ 88, 100 Time of recording ........Black border indicator ....... Voice memo indicator ....... D-Lighting icon ..........Battery level indicator ....... Quick retouch icon ........
  • Page 29 Switching Between Shooting Mode Playback Mode Tile camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures. Press the [] (playback) button to switch between shooting mode and playback mode.

  • Page 30: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Using Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (A), down (V), left (_) or right (1_) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the _) button. • The "rotary multi selector" is also referred to as the "multi selector" in this manual.

  • Page 31: Using Menus (The Menu Button)

    Basic Operations Using Menus (the MENUButton) When tile MENU button is pressed while tile shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, various settings (:an be (;hanged. Shooting mode Playback mode...
  • Page 32 Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs The selected menu is Press the rotary multi Press the rotary multi selector • or • to select a selector _i to highlight displayed. the tab. tab, and press the _) button or •. Selecting Menu Items Press •...

  • Page 33: Switching The Information On The Monitor (Disp Button)

    Basic Operations Switching the Information on the Monitor (DISP button) To switch tile inforrnation displayed on tile monitor during shooting and playback, press the DISP (display) button. For Shooting Movie frame Information hidden Display information Display the picture and the Display the range of a Display the picture only.

  • Page 34: Switching The Monitor Display (Ioi Button)

    Basic Operations (101 Switching the Monitor Display button) Press tile [r-II (monitor) button to switch between tile monitor and viewfinder. Switch to tile one that suits tile shooting conditions. Monitor Viewfinder Using the Viewfinder Diopter adjustment control Use tile viewfinder to frame pictures when...

  • Page 35: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback

    The Basics of Shooting Playback Preparation PreParation ! Insert the Battery :ii:L:::::_,:..:,,i_::_i:ii,i":_i;;::;::ii:iLii:i;:i;:ii:ii:ii:ii:ii:iiL,, ! 8 PreParati0n 2 Charge the Battery,::,..L..L,:;::;:L..L.L::;_,_:L:L..L.L.L.L.L.L.L.L.L.L.L::;;20 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card .:...[[.[[.[[.[[.[[.[[.[.[[.[[.[[.[[.[[.[[.[[.[[.[[.[[.[[.[[.[[.[[.[[.[.[[.[[22 & Shooting Setting the Disp!ay Language, Date, and Time (First Use Only) iiiii:_;::iiii ii:_;126 SteP 2 Select a Shooting M0de,;i:_i:i,:i:_.._.,:iiLiii_i.i_ :i.:i,i,ii:ii::i::_i,ii:ii,..:Lii,ii__ :_,28...
  • Page 36 Open battery-chamber/memorycard slot cover. Insert the included EN-EL5 battery(rechargeableLi-ion |Jll[_(2)_ battery). Use the battery to push the uo:_,_N orange battery latch down in the direction indicated by the arrow ((1_,),and fully insert the battery • When the battery is inserted Battery latch correctly, the battery latch will lock the battery in place.
  • Page 37 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (_25) and be sure that the power- on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot (:over. To eject the battery, open the battery<:hamber/ memory card slot cover and push the orange battery latch in the direction shown (_).
  • Page 38 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. Ifa plug adapter _ is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the pEug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
  • Page 39 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Status Description battery is charging. Flashes slowly (green) battery is not charging. When charging is complete, chargelamp flashing slowly in green stops and is turned off. The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to gS°F).
  • Page 40 1 Confirm t hat t hepower-on lamp and the monitor are turned o ffand open t hebattery- chamber/memory card slot c over. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. Insertthe memory card. • Slidethememorycarduntilitclicksinto p,ace. ,nsertingt.eMemoryCard ] Correct Inserting...

  • Page 41: Internal Memory And Memory Cards

    Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Before opening tile battery-chamber/memory card slot (:over, turn tile camera offand confirm that tile power- on lamp and the monitor are off. Press the memory card in lightly with your finger (_) partially eject it, and then pull it out straight ((2}).
  • Page 42 Remove lens cap and press 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 _-_\%_ _f _! • The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on. Check battery level...

  • Page 43: Step 1 Turn The Camera On

    Step 1 Turn t he Camera Turning the Camera On and Off lamp • When tile camera is turned on, tile power<m (green) lights tile monitor (tile power-on lamp on). is turned turns offwhen tile monitor is turned • To turn camera, press tile...

  • Page 44: Setting The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting Display Language, Date, Time Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed tile first time the camera is turned on. to choose the desired language and press the @ button, i _'®_ Multi selector Press •...
  • Page 45 Step 1 Turn the Camera Press • or • to choose Yes and press the button. • Afterfinishing the setting, the lens extendsslightly and the shooting screenis displayed. Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi selector •...
  • Page 46 Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in I_1 (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to I_1. • The camera switches to I_1 (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes tO _.

  • Page 47: Step 2 Select A Shooting Mode

    Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes P, S, A, M (_57) mode U User settings mode (_63) Choose these modes for greater control over Setting combinations that shutter speed and are frequently used for shooting can be saved. The aperture value.
  • Page 48 Readythe camera. • Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. Framethe picture. • Point the camera at the subject. Sensitivity (ISO sensitivity, (_8) may be displayed on the shooting screen. When _) is displayed, the ISO sensitivity...

  • Page 49: Step 3 Frame A Picture

    Step 3 Frame a Picture Using Zoom Zoom!n Rotate tile zoom control to activate tile optical zoom. • To zoom in so that tile subject fills a larger area of the frame, rotate toward T (telephoto zoom position). • To zoom out so that tile area visible increases in tile frame, rotate toward W (wide-angle position).
  • Page 50 Pressthe shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press button slightly until 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: Step 4 Focus And Shoot

    Step 4 Focus and Shoot Note on Recording Images Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved, Do notopen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery...

  • Page 52: Shooting Features

    Press the _ (playback) button. (playback) button • When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed in full-frame //r_-l_ playback mode. Multi selector Use the multi selector to view previous or next images.

  • Page 53: Step S Play Back Images

    Step 5 Play Back Images Changing Images Are Displayed displayed by rotating tile zoom control towarct W (_)/T (q). When using playback r_xx.te,you can change how images areplaybackZoom i %/ , ,17f( ,fi"/'\_ r@ ,.i - _ "w _ ',< Display position guide Image is displayed in full-...
  • Page 54 Press the_ button to delete the image currently displayed on the monitor. Press the multi selector • or • to select the desired deletion method and press the button. • Current image: Only the current image is deleted. If the key picture of a sequence is selected, all images...

  • Page 55: Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

    Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Pressthe multi selector _ or i_ to select an image to be deleted, and then press • display • To cancel the selection, press • to remove _:_. • Rotate the zoom control (_]31) toward T (% to switch back to full-frame playback or W([[_) to display...
  • Page 57 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 58: I_1 (Auto) Mode

    Shoot easily with basic camera operations without going into detailed settings. The camera selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition or subject. • When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject (Target finding AF). •...
  • Page 59 When one of the following scenesis selectedusing the mode dial or the scene menu, imagesarecaptured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. Night landscape (_]42), Landscape (_43), [] Backlighting (_44) Rotate the mode did to [], [] or [] and take pictures. SCENE (Scene) Press the MENU button to display the scene menu and choose one of the following...
  • Page 60 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Changing Scene Mode Settings • "Features That Car] Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (_65) vary with scene mode. See "List of the Default Settings" (_75) for more information. • Functions that can be set using tile MENUbutton: Tile image quality...
  • Page 61 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) I_ Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. Press the MENU 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.
  • Page 62 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) tl_ Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. Press the MENU button to set HDR (high dynamic range) compositing using the HDR setting. • When HDR is set to Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the backlit subject from being hidden in shadow.
  • Page 63 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE--) _ scene auto Selector When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simpler shooting. I_t/ll_i: Portrait, PlY: Landscape, I'_/r_t]: Night portrait, I'_: Night landscape, I[_Ji: Close-up, _/l_'i]: Backlighting, D: Other scenes •...
  • Page 64 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE"->_ Portrait Use this mode for portraits • The camera detects and focuses on a face (see Using Face Detection' (_85) for more information) • After the skin softening feature makes facial skin tones softer, the camera records the image ([_]54) •...
  • Page 65 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE-_ [] Nightportrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. Flash is used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of the background. Select Hand-held or Tripod on the screen that is displayed when [] Night portrait scene mode is selected.
  • Page 66 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE-) _.'_Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. • When shooting in a dark location, hold the camera steadily to avoid the effects of camera shake.To take a picture with the camera attached to a tripod, set Vibration reduction...
  • Page 67 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE-,) 8_ CloseLup ... Use this mode to photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range. Select Noise reduction burst or Single shot on the screen that is displayed when _ Close-up scene mode is selected. •...
  • Page 68 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE_ ?1 Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • The focus mode ([_72) setting is changed to _ (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot. •...
  • Page 69 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCEN[: -) I::_ Panorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures. On the screen that is displayed when _ Panorama scene mode is selected, select Easy panorama or [_ Panorama assist. • Easy panorama (default setting): Shoots panorama pictures that can be played back on the camera by moving the camera in the direction you want to create a panorama picture.
  • Page 70 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE-_ _ portrait Use this mode for shooting pictures of dogs or cats. • Select Single or Continuous on the screen that is displayed when "_ Pet portrait scene mode is selected. - Single: One picture is captured at a time. - Continuous (default setting): When the camera focuses on the detected face in Pet portrait...
  • Page 71 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE--) 3D3D photography Use this mode for taking 3D pictures viewable in three dimensions on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image. Pictures taken in this mode are saved with Normal as the image quality and 10:_ 1920xi 080 as the image size.
  • Page 72 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Using Skin Softening In tile following shooting modes, tile camera detects up to three human faces when tile shutter is released, and processes tile image to make facial skin tones softer before saving tile image. •...

  • Page 73: Characteristics Of Each Special Effect

    The effect (:an be applied to pictures during shooting. One of the nine special effects is selected to shoot. To select an effect, press the MENU button to display the special effects menu. 5" • The camera focuses at the (:enter area of the frame. Characteristics of Each Special Effect -7,,_,_ption ..........
  • Page 74 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Option .._ Description Create a black and white image in which only the specified color remains. select a color that you want to retain from the slider by rotating the mult selector pressing •...
  • Page 75 Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the shooting menu (_60) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements. • The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the setting of AF area mode that can be selected in P, S, A or M tab after pressing the MENU button.

  • Page 76: P, S, A, M Modes (Setting The Exposure For Shooting)

    P,S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Adjusting the Shutter Speed Faster Slower 1/1000 s 1/30 s Adjusting the Aperture Value Larger aperture Smaller aperture (Small f-number) (Large f-number) f/8.3 Aperture Zoom The aperture value (f number) indicates the lens brightness.
  • Page 77 P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) (Programmed auto) (_'_10) Use for automatic control of the exposure by tile camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the command dial during shooting ("flexible program").
  • Page 78 P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Changing P, S, A, M Modes • See "Features That Carl Be Set Using tile Multi Selector" (_65) for more information on flash mode (_66), self-timer (_69)/smile timer (_70), foe:us mode (_72) and exposure...
  • Page 79 P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Option ° Description Adjust colors in the image closer to the colors as they appear to the eye. Although Auto (normal) (default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to the sky White balance 1 _'_38...
  • Page 80 P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Description Option When Single AF (default setting) is selected, the camera focuses only while the shutter-release button is pressed Autofocus mode halfway. When Full-time AF is selected, the camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not _ressed halfway.

  • Page 81: Saving Settings In U Mode

    Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in U. Shooting is possible in P (Programmed auto), S (Shutter-priority auto), A (Aperture-priority auto) or M (Manual). Rotate the mode dial to U to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings.
  • Page 82 U (User Setting Modes) Saving Settings in U Mode Rotate the mode dtal to the desired exposure i\ ..1_\ ;,F_' 1 camera is first purchased). Change to a frequently used combination of shooting settings. • See _63 for more information about the saved...

  • Page 83: Available Functions

    Press the multi selector • (_), _ (<Q)), • (_), or i_ (1_) while shooting to operate the following functions. Self-timer (_69)/ Flash mode (_66) Smile timer ([_)70) Exposure compensation (_74) Available Functions Available functions differ according to tile shooting mode as follows.

  • Page 84: Using The Flash (Flash Modes)

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You car] shoot pictures with a flash by raising the flash. You car] set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. Press the _ (flash pop-up) button to raise the...
  • Page 85 Features That Can B e Set Using the Multi Selector Lowering the Flash When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut, Effective Range of the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft 8 in.
  • Page 86 ("In-Camera Red-Eye Fix"), If the camera detects "red eye" when a picture is taken, Nikon's own In Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image he.re it is recorded. Note the following when taking pictures: • The time...
  • Page 87 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Self-timer Tile self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing tile vibration when tile shutter-release button is pressed. When using tile selfitimeD use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction in tile setup...
  • Page 88 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 I_1 (auto), P, S, A, M, U, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait.
  • Page 89 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Notes on Smile Timer • The digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly, • See "Using Face Detection" (_85) for more information, •...

  • Page 90: Using Focus Mode

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to tile desired scene. Press • focus mode) on the multi selector. Use the multi selector to choose desired focus mode press button. •...
  • Page 91 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 1.5 m (5 ft) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
  • Page 92 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures, you can adjust overall image brightness. Press i_ (1@ exposure compensation) on the multi selector. ®_ Press the multi selector •...
  • Page 93 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Exposure Compensation Value P, S or A • The changed exposure compensation value applied mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned of£ • When the shooting mode is the Fireworks show scene mode...
  • Page 94 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The default settings in scene mode are described below. Exposure Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode compensation (_[_]66) (_[_69) ([]_72) (I_74) (_)1 ([_42) (_43) (_)1 _/(_2 [] (_44) (_45) _AIITO s (_46) OFF4 (_)1 OFF 1...

  • Page 95: Available Image Quality

    The image quality (compression ratio) and image size (:an be selected for recording. Available Image Quality Display the shooting screen -_ MENU button (_13)-) Shooting menu-) Image quality Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of sictures that can be recorded.
  • Page 96 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Available Image Size Display the shooting screen -)' MENU button (_13) -)' Shooting menu -)' Image size You can set the image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recorded. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without...
  • Page 97 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining The _llowing 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 (_78) and Image quality...
  • Page 98 Some stqooting settings cannot be used in combination with ottqer functions. Restricted function .."Setti ..-=i"_! Description Focus mode When _, (infinity) is selected for shooting, the flash (_72) is not available. When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre- Continuous shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Flash mode...
  • Page 99 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Description Picture Control When Monochrome is selected for shooting, White balance (_60) White balance is fixed at Auto (normal). When using Active D-Lighting for shooting, Picture Control Active D-Lighting Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be (_62) adjusted.
  • Page 100 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Setting Description When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 Continuous Print date (_61) fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected for shooting, print date is not available. Shutter sound is disabled when Continuous Continuous Continuous L, Pre-shooting...
  • Page 101 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously (P, S, A, M The Control Range of the Shutter Speed Modes) Tile control range of the shutter sped differs ctepencting on tile aperture value or tile ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in tile following continuous shooting...
  • Page 102 The focus area or focus range for adjusting focus varies depending on the shooting mode and focus mode (_72). • In P, S, A, a or U mode, an area can be set to adjust focus by selecting AF area mode (_61) in the shooting menu.

  • Page 103: Focusing On Subject

    Focusing on Subject Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the carnera 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 Focusing on Subject Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off<:enter subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off<enter subjects when AF area mode (_61) is set to Center in P, S A M or U mode, use focus lock asdescribed below. Position the subject at the center of the frame.

  • Page 105: Playback Features

    Playback Features This chapter describes the features available when playing back images.
  • Page 106 When viewing images infull-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you (:an configure the following functions by pressing the MENU button to display the menu, and then selecting the [] (_13). Option Description Create retouched copies in which contrast and r.._,,Quick retouch 1' 2,3 saturation have been enhanced.
  • Page 107 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Option Description Sequence display Display a sequence of images shot continuously options individual images, or display only the key picture of a sequence. Change the key picture for the series of pictures that Choose key picture were shot continuously (Pictures in a sequence, _13).

  • Page 108: 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. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.
  • Page 109 (Service Pack 2) • Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Macintosh • Mac: OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD into the CD- ROM drive.

  • Page 110: Using Viewnx 2

    - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies • Panorama Maker 6 (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode) •...
  • Page 111 File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-clicklmport File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nil<on Transfer 2 starts. Connecting the USB Cable...

  • Page 112: Viewing Images

    Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the "Source" on the "Options" title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 ((1_). • Click Start Transfer ((2_,). (5:' • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.
  • Page 113 Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the • (_ movie-rec:ord) button. In playback mode, press the _) button to play a movie.
  • Page 114 You can record movies by simply pressing the • ("_ movie-record) button. Color tones, white balance, and other settings are the same asthey are when taking still images. Turn on the camera display shooting Movie option screen. • The movie options icon indicates the type of movie recorded.The default setting is 10=_] HD 1080p'k (1920×...
  • Page 115 Recording Movies Notes on Movie Recording • When saving a movie onto a memory card, a memory card wit[] an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recommended (_23). If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording end unexpectedly, •...
  • Page 116 Recording Movies Maximum Movie Length Movie Options (_[_]99) Internal memo[y (4 GB)2 (90 MB) 25 min I_'_ HD 1080p_tr (1920x1080) 37 sI I_'_ HD 1080p (1920x1080) 57 s 40 min 72_] HD720p(1280x720) lmin25s 25 min ,_i"_ iFrame 540 (960x540) 33 s1 2 h 50 min v'_l VGA (640x480)
  • Page 117 Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu) Tile following option settings can be changed. Display the shooting screen -') MENU button -') _1_tab (_13) Option Description Select the type of movie recorded. The camera can record normal speed movies and high speed (HS) movies, which Movie options can be played back in slow motion or fast motion.
  • Page 118 Press the[_ (playback) button to select ..playback mode. • Pressthe multi sdector to sdect a movie. • Moviescan be recognized by the movie options icon Press the @ button to playbacka movie. Pausing Adjusting the volume Pressthe zoom control T/W (1_2) during playback. Operations available during...
  • Page 119 Using GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS)is a satellite-based navigation system using tile electro-magnetic waves of a network of GPS satellites placed into orbit. This chapter describes how to record tile position information on tile image using GPS.
  • Page 120 The camera's internal GPS receives signals from the GPSsatellites and calculates its current time and position. Calculation of the position is known as positioning. The position information (latitude and longitude) can be recorded on the pictures to be shot. To start recording of the position information, set GPS options to Record GPS data. Press the MENU button _ ,-_ (GPS setting) tab ([_]]14) _ GPS options Set Time zone and date (_108)
  • Page 121 Starting GPS Data Recording Notes on GPS • It takes a few minutes to obtain position information when positioning is performed for the first time or in a situation where positioning cannot be performed for a long period of time, or just after the battery is replaced.
  • Page 122 Starting GPS Data Recording Note on Pictures with Recorded Position Information An individual may be identified from still pictures that have been recorded with location information, Observe caution when you transfer still pictures recorded with location information, GPS log files to a third party or upload them to a network such as the Internet...
  • Page 123 In GPSoptions menu, the following option settings (:an be (:hanged. Press the MENU button _',_, (GPS setting) tab (_14) Option Description [_[Z] Record GPS data: When set to On, signals are being received from the GPS satellite and positioning starts ([_102).
  • Page 125 General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the Y setup menu. • See "Using Menus (the MENU Button)" (_13) for more information about using tile camera's menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to "The Setup Menu" in the Reference Section (_:_74).
  • Page 126 (setup) Pressthe MENU b utton -'_ Y tab (_13) From the menu screen, select the Y tab to display the setup menu, and then you can change the following settings. Option Description Select the image displayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on.
  • Page 127 The S etup Menu Option Description When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement at the time of shooting, it automatically increases ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to reduce blurring. The default setting is Auto. The _0 indicator lights in green when the camera Motion detection _'_81 detects camera shake or subject movement...
  • Page 128 The Setup Menu Option Description Adjust settings for connection to television. • When the camera is connected to a television using an audio/video cable but no picture is displayed on _'686 the television, set Video mode to NTSC or PAL TV settings according to the type of signal compatible with the television.
  • Page 129 The S etup Menu Option Description Set whether or not to enable the function for sending Eye-Fi upload images to a computer using a commercially available Eye-Fi card. The default setting is Disable, Reverse indicators Set the +/ display direction of exposure indicator to be _'_g4 displayed when the shooting mode is M.
  • Page 131 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION FX2B02(11) 6MM 18711-02 © 2012 Nikon Corporation...

Table of Contents