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Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX $8200 Reference Manual...
Page 2: Using The Self-Timer
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Self-timer Tile camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases tile shutter ten or two seconds after you press tile shutter-release Button. Tile self-timer is useful when you want to be in tile picture you are taking,...
Page 3 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Press the shutter-release button rest of the way down. • The self timer starts and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor The serf timer [amp blinks white the timer is counting down About one second before the shutter is released, the [amp stops blinking and glows...
Page 4 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Smile Timer, Smile Timer Continuous When tile camera detects it automatically releases tile shutter; a person's smile, you do not need to press the shutter-release button. • Smile timer: Images are captured one at a time. This feature can be used when shooting mode (_ 24) is set to I_1 (auto) mode or the Portrait or Night...
Page 5 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Frame picture and wait for the subject smile. • When the camera detects a human face, a double border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When the camera has focused on that face, the double border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked.
Page 6 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Notes About Smile Timer, Smile Timer Continuous • Digital zoom cannot be used, • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles, • See "Notes About Face Detection"...
Page 7 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, tile camera can focus on objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. Press the multi selector •...
Page 8 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, (Creative Slider) When tile shooting mode (_ 24) is set to I_ (auto) mode (_ 36) or continuous shooting mode (_ SO),use tile creative slider to adjust brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue for taking pictures.
Page 9 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector When adjustment is complete, press _ or i_ to select press the _) button. • If the _) button (except when [] is selected) or the shutter-release button is pressed in step 3, the selected amount of effect is applied.
Page 10 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Slider Adjust tile overall brightness of the image. • To make the subject brighter, move the slider toward "+." • To make the subject darker, move the slider toward Exposure Histogram compensation...
Page 11 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) When tile shooting mode (_ 24) is set to scene mode (_ 39) or special effects mode (_ 53), you can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation). Press the multi selector (ff-_ exposure...
Page 12: Features That Can B E Set Using The Multi Selector
Features That Can B e Set Using the Multi Selector Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. • Information about scene mode can be found on tile next page. lO_--_T,,?w_,÷ - ..... Flash Self-timer Macro Creative _sure ([I_] 56) ([I_] 59)[...
Page 13 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Default settings for scene mode are described below. o_ ..o_,_÷_,_,,_ Exposure Flash Self-timer compensation (_[Z] 6 5) _AUTD _ Off 2 ([ZZ]41) (_)2 Off 2 [](_42) Off 2 _1#([ZZ] 43) (_)2 1@i4 __.
Page 14: Image Mode Settings
Enter shooting mode _ MENU button _ Shooting menu _ Image mode You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image sizeand compression ratio that is used when saving images. Select the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
Page 15 Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Number of Exposures Remaining The _llowing table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card, Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved varies greatly...
Page 16 Some stqooting settings cannot be used with other functions Restricted function When AF area mode is set to Subject Self-timer AF area mode (_ tracking, self-timer cannot be used. Smile timer continuous Smile timer continuous is used for shooting Continuous (_]] 61) regardless of the Continuous setting.
Page 17 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously lo_,,_,_,,_,,_,,_,,!_ Restricted Setting Description function Self-timer When using Target finding AF, if you use the self-timer, the camera functions as when AF area mode is set to Auto. Smile timer, smile timer Face detection is used regardless of tile AF continuous area mode setting.
Page 18 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 5" _1_ Notes About Digital Zoom • Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (_'_70). • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame. Additionally, metering automatically switches to center weighted metering.
Page 19 When the following shooting modes or settings selected, the camera uses face detection automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Page 20 When the shutter is released when using one of the following shooting modes, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. • Scene auto selector (_ 40), Portrait (_ 44), or Night portrait (_ scene mode is selected.
Page 21 You c an use f ocus lock t ofocus onoff<enter subjects when c enter isselected AF area mode. The f ollowing procedure describes how touse f ocus lock w hen u sing I_1 ( auto) mode with AF area mode (_ 37) set to Center.
Page 22 Playback Features This chapter describes the features that are available when playing back images.
Page 23 When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode you can select one of the following functions by pressing the MENUbutton to display the menu and then selecting the [] tab. Option Description [2,, Quick retouch _ Allows you to create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced.
Page 24 You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a %/, 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 25 (Service Pack 2) • Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Mac OS • 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 Installer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 26 - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies • Panorama Maker 5 (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode) •...
Page 27 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. _1_ Connecting the USB Cable...
Page 28: 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 ((_). • Click Start Transfer ((_). (5:= • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.
Page 29 Using ViewNX 2 Retouching Photographs Click Edit in tile ViewNX 2 tooJbar. Image editing functions inchde tone compensation, sharpness adjustment, and trimming (cropping). Editing Movies Click Movie Editor in the ViewNX 2 tooJbar. Movie editing functions inchde the ability to delete unwanted scenes. Printing Images Click Print in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.
Page 30: Recording And Playing Back Movies
Recording and Playing Back Movies You (:an record movies by simply pressing the • movie-record) button. In playback mode, press the _) button to play a movie.
Page 31 You (:an record movies by simply pressing the • movie-record) button. Color tones, white balance, and other settings are the same when recording movies as they are when taking pictures. Displaythe shooting screen. Movie option • The icon for the selected movie option is displayed. The default setting is 1_] HD 1080p_r 11920x1080)
Page 32 Recording Movies Notes About Movie Recording • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (_ 19), When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording stop unexpectedly. •...
Page 33 Recording Movies Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Movie Options Internal memory (approx. 89 MB) Memory card (4 GB) 2 HD 1080p'k 37 s I 25 min (1920xl 080) (default setting) 57 s HD 1080p (I920xi 080) 40 min 7"_ HD 720p (1280x720) 1 rain 25 s 60 rain...
Page 34: Movie Recording
Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode -') MENU button -') _1_tab (_ The following settings can be changed. Option Description Select the desired movie option to record. The camera can record normal speed movies and high speed (HS) Movie options movies, which can be played back in slow motion or fast motion.
Page 35 Press the [] button toenter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon ( _ 91). Press the _) button toplay b ack movies. M ovie options Paused Functions Available During Playback Rotate the multi selector to advance or rewind the movie.
Page 36: General Camera Setup
General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the Y setup menu. • See "Using Menus (tiTe MENU Button)" (_ 11) for information about using the camera's menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to "The Setup Menu" in the Reference Section (_60).
Page 37 Press (setup) MENU b utton _ V tab (_ From the menu screen, select the Y tab to display the setup menu, and then you can change the following settings. Option " Description Allows you to select the image displayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on.
Page 38 The Setup Menu Option ° Description When set to Auto (defauff setting), if 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 _o _ indicator glows Motion detection green when the camera detects camera shake and...
Page 39 The Setup Menu Option ° Description "_w_ ..When set to Auto (default setting), you can charge the camera's battery by connecting the camera to a computer (provided that the computer is able to supply )ower). 8"_75 Charge by computer •...
Page 40 Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) .........._2 Using Panorama Assist ..................... Playback Playing Back and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) .._7 Editing Still Images ....................
Page 41: Shooting With Easy Panorama
Shooting With Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dialto SCENE, press the MENU STE.EOr_\t'C" be tton select Panorama ([_[_] 39). EASY Select Easy panorama press button. Select I_ TD Normal (180 °) or _ Wide (360 ° ) as the shooting range and press button.
Page 42 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Press the shutter-release button from the shutter-release button. theway, and then removeyourfinger • [_ is displayed to indicate the direction camera movement. displayed. • When the shooting position guide reaches the edge, Shooting position guide shooting ends.
Page 43 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Playing Back Images With Easy Panorama (Scroll Playback) Switch to playback mode 30), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, and then press tile _) button to display tile short edge of tile image using tile entire...
Page 44 Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction (_67) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. Rotatethe mode dialto _'_/ SCENE,pressthe MENU _ sTEREo []_2_\qff button select _,_,e_X_k\"_ Panorama ([_[_] 39) ..... ASSIST Select Panorama...
Page 45 Using Panorama Assist Take the next picture. frame overlaps tile first image, press tile shutter-release button. • Frame the next image so that one third ofthe • Repeat this process until the necessary number of images has been taken complete the scene.
Page 46 Each series of images captured using the following settings is saved in a sequence. • Continuous shooting mode (_ • Scene mode ([_) 40) - Continuous - Sports - Pre-shooting cache - Pet portrait mode (when Continuous is selected) - Continuous H: 120 fps - Continuous H: 60 fps...
Page 47 Playing Back and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) How Sequences Are Displayed on the Playback Screen When using thumbnail playback mode, images are disphyed as shown below. 4/9/161image thumbnails 72-image thumbnails When Sequence display options (_'_54) in the playback menu is set to Individual pictures, you select images...
Page 48 Playing Back and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Deleting Images in a Sequence If Sequence display options (_54) in tile playback menu is set to Key picture only, press tile _ button to select a deletion method and delete tile folbwing images. •...
Page 49 Editing Features Use tile COOLPIX $8200 to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files (_84). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description Quick retouch (_12) Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced.
Page 50 Editing Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions, Editing function used Editing functions that can be added The skirl softening, filter effects, small picture, or crop function Quick retouch be added.
Page 51 Editing Still Images r__ Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch function are saved as separate files. Select an image in full-frame playback...
Page 52 Editing Still Images • r_ D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness Contrast D-Lighting car] be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. Enhanced copies are saved as separate files. Select an image in full-frame playback mode ([Z[_ 30) or thumbnail playback mode...
Page 53: Skin Softening
Editing Still Images Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Tile camera detects faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Copies created using tile skin softening function are saved as separate files. Selectan image in full-frame playback mode and press MENU button.
Page 54: Editing Still Images
Editing Still Images _1_ Notes About Skin Softening Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of _ces, the camera may be unable to accurately recognize faces, or the skin softening function may not perform as expected. More Information See"File and Folder Names"...
Page 55: Filter Effects
Editing Still Images (_ Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Digital filter effects can be used to apply a variety of effects to images. Tile following effects are available. Copies created with tile filter effects function saved as separate files. °!_'°_ Description Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright...
Page 56 Editing Still Images • Copies created using the filter effects function are indicated by the Q icon displayed during playback. More Information See"File and Folder Names" (_84) for more information,...
Page 57 Editing Still Images Small Picture: Reducing Size of an Image Create a small copy of the current image. This feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or for e-mail attachments. Tile 640x480, 320x240, and 160xl 20 sizes are available. Small copies are saved as separate files with a compression ratio of about 1:16.
Page 58 Editing Still Images Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when I_a_ displayed with playback zoom 31 ) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. T (q) Rotate the zoom control in full-frame playback...
Page 59 Editing Still Images Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 x 120, a black frame is displayed around the image, and the small picture icon [_...
Page 60: Turn Off The Camera
Connect the camera to a TV to play images or movies back on the TV. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI jack, a commercially available HDMI cable can be used to connect the camera to the TV. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV.
Page 61 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Set the TV's input to external video input. • See tile documentation provided with your TV for details. Press and hold the camera's _ button ..turn on the camera. •The cameraente sp,aybackmodeand,mages displayedontheTV.
Page 62 Users of PictBridge<:ompatible (_)1-1 9) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images. Notes About Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent...
Page 63 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. Connect camera to the printer using included USB cable. • Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.
Page 64 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) camera is automatically turned • When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen ((1_;)wile be dispEayed in the camera monitor, fo']owed by the Print selection screen ((2:,). _1_ If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed Turn the camera off and disconnect the USBcable, Set the Charge by computer option (_75) the camera's setup menu to Off and reconnect the cable, _'_25...
Page 65 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (_'_24), follow the procedures described below to print an image. Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the _) button. •...
Page 66: Connecting The Camera To A Printer (Direct Print)
Connecting the Camera toaPrinter (Direct Print) Select Start print and press the _) button. Printing begins. • Monitor display returns to tile screen shown in step ] when printing is complete. • To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the _) button.
Page 67 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Select Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing and press the _) button. Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. • Rotate the multi selector, or press _1 or • to select images, and press •...
Page 68 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option (_'_43). • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select Start print and press the _) button to start printing.
Page 69 • See "Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)" (_ 71) for information about Image mode. • Other than tile Continuous (_35), items share tile same settings with I_1 (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode, and the settings are saved in the camera's memory even if the camera is turned off.
Page 70 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Notes About White Balance • When hue is adjusted using the creative slider (_ 67), this feature cannot be set, • Some settings cannot be used with other functions 73), •...
Page 71 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Using Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for lig ht sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent ([or example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).
Page 72 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Metering Enter I_I (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode -') MENU button -') I_I or _ tab -) Metering Tile process of measuring tile brightness of the subjec:t to determine exposure known as metering.
Page 73 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) ISO Sensitivity Enter I_I (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode -') MENU b utton -') I_I or _ tab -) ISOsensitivity When ISOsensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures. Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured.
Page 74 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Continuous Shooting shooting Enter mode -> MENU button -> _ tab -) Continuous Select the desired continuous shooting option (only when using continuous shooting mode). Option Description While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously at a rate of about 6 fps Continuous...
Page 75 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Option " Description Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 30 fps and arranges them Multi-shot in a single image. •...
Page 76: Af Area Mode
The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) AF Area Mode Enter I_I (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode -') MENU button -') I_I or _ tab -) AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofoc:us.
Page 77 The Shooting Menu (for I_I (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Option Description Select one of 99 focus areas in the Selectable focus area monitor.This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not )ositioned in the center of the frame.
Page 78 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Option Description When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. Press tile shutter-release button halfway to activate tile focus area. When the shutter-release button is [',] Target finding )ressed halfway, focus areas that suit (default setting) the size of the subject are displayed...
Page 79 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Using Subject Tracking Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. When you register a subject, subject tracking begins and the focus area automatic:ally follows the subject Press the MENU button in IPI (auto) mode _ ::...
Page 80 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) thePress the shutter-release Ofway d own to take a picture. button the rest • The camera focuses on the focus area when shutter-rdease button is pressed halfway. The focus area wile glow green and focus will be Eocked.
Page 81: Autofocus Mode
The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Autofocus Mode Enter I_I (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode -') MENU button -') I_I or _ tab -) Autofocus mode Select how tile carnera focuses. Option Description AF-S Single AF The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed (default setting)
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