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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI, PSO0 User's Manual...
  • Page 2 P, S, A, M Modes By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure modes: P (Programmed auto), S (Shutter-priority auto), A (Aperture-priority auto), and M (Manual). Not only can you set the shutter speed and aperture value, you can also select variety of advanced...
  • Page 3 Shutter Speed Aperture Value The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value, allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of field, The following figures show how shutter speed and aperture value affect exposure.
  • Page 4 (Programmed Auto) Mode The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture value automatically for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to P, 2 Framet,esubjec • In the default setting, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing subject closest...
  • Page 5 S (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode user chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture vahJe automatically. • shutter speed be set in a range from a maximum speed of ]/1500 seconds. Rotate the mode dial to S.._&_-- _z _£ Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed value.
  • Page 6 (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode user c:hooses aperture vahJe; camera selects shutter speed automatically. Rotate the mode dial to A. Rotate the command dial to choose the aperture value (f/-number). • The aperture value can be set in a range of f/3.4 to 8 (wide-angle position) f/5.7 to 8 (telephoto position).
  • Page 7 M (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 1/1500 eight seconds. Rotatethe modedial to M. _ '__1 Press the multi selector i_ to activate shutter...
  • Page 8 Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture value. • If necessary, repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter speed and aperture value settings until the desired exposure is achieved. Focus and shoot. • In the default setting, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing subject closest to the camera.
  • Page 9 Use this mode to capture the details of a moving subject by shooting a continuous series of images. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is P, S, A, M or U single (default setting) picture is shot each time the shutter-release button...
  • Page 10 Multi-shot 16 Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots 16 pictures at a rate of about 30 frames per second and arranges them in a single picture. • The image quality for recording is fixed at Normal and the image size is fixed at _ (2560 x 1920 pixe]s).
  • Page 11 Notes on Continuous • Flash cannot be used during continuous shooting (except for interval timer shooting). The focus, exposure, and white balance settings are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. • it may take some time to save the images after shooting.
  • Page 12 Pre-shooting Cache When Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter release button is pressed halfway for O.S seconds or longer, and images ca ptu red before it is pressed all the way are saved along with images captu red after it is pressed all the way. Up to five images can be saved in the pre shooting cache, The pre shooting cache setting...
  • Page 13 Choose the interval between each shot ® press the _) button. • The camera returns to shooting screen. • The maximum amount of frames that can be taken during interval timer shooting differs according to the interval taken between each shot. - 30 s: 600 images - 1 rain: 300 images - 5 rain:60...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    While shooting in P, S, A, IVl and U (_108), the shooting menu contains following options. Image q uality [_[_83 Choose the image quality (compression ratio) of recorded pictures.This can also be set in the menus of another shooting mode. Image size [_[_84 Choose the image size of recorded pictures.
  • Page 15 Displaying the Shooting Menu Choose (Programmed auto), S (Shutter-priority auto), A (Aperture-priority auto), M (Manual) or U (User settings) by rotating the mode dial. Press the MENU button to display the shooting menu. Pressthe multi selector to select items and set functions on menus (_12). Pressthe MENU button to exit the shooting menu.

  • Page 16: Image Quality

    Image Quality P, S, A or M Set to -) MENU (Shooting menu) -) Image quality Choose the amount of compression applied to pictures. Higher image quality results in pictures with more detailed depiction, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.

  • Page 17: Image Size

    Image Size A or M Set to P, S, -_ MENU (Shooting menu) -') Image size Choose the size of pictures in pixels for recording. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably...
  • Page 18 Number of Exposures Remaining The _llowing table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of Image size (_84) and Image quality (_83) settings. Note that the number of exposures that can be stored will differ depending on the...
  • Page 19 1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows "9999J' 2 Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi, Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying...

  • Page 20: Optimize Image

    Optimize Image Set to P, S, A or M -_ MENU ( Shooting menu) -') Optimize image Change the settings for optimizing images according to the shooting scene or your preferences. Contrast, saturation, sharpening, and other settings can be adjusted in detail.
  • Page 21 Custom in Optimize Image Select Custom to make separate adjustments to the following options. Contrast Control contrast. Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights under harsh lighting or in direct sunlight. Higher settings preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects.
  • Page 22 Black-and-White in Optimize Image When Black-and-white is selected, the options described below are available. • Choose Standard to shoot in basic black-and-white. • Choose Custom to manually adjust Contrast, Image sharpening, and Monochrome filter effects. • When the B&W + color option is enabled (_), black-and-white picture and the same picture in full color are recorded simultaneously.

  • Page 23: White Balance

    White Balance Set to P, S, A or M -> MENU (Shootingmenu) =) 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...
  • Page 24 Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures shot under unusual lighting conditions (such as lamps with reddish light) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.

  • Page 25: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity P, S, A or M Set to -_ MENU (Shooting menu) -) ISO sensitivity When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures. Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness,...

  • Page 26: Metering

    Metering Set to P, S, A or M ") MENU ( Shooting menu) -) Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as "metering." Use this option to choose how the camera meters exposure. [] Matrix (default setting) Uses a wide area of the screen for metering.

  • Page 27: Exposure Bracketing

    Exposure Bracketing Set to P, S or A -) MENU ( Shooting menu) -') Exposure bracketing Continuous shooting can be performed while changing the exposure (brightness) automatically.This is effective when adjusting the brightness of an image is difficult. +0,3 Camera varies exposure by 0 EV, 0.3 EV,and +0.3 EV over next three shots. The three shots are taken in sequence when the shutter-release button is pressed a]] the way.

  • Page 28: Af Area Mode

    AF Area Mode P, S, A or M Set to -_ MENU (Shooting menu) -'_ AF area mode You can set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Face priority The camera automaticaNy detects and focuses on a face (see "Shooting with Face Priority"...
  • Page 29 Center The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.The focus area is always displayed at the center © of the frame. Focus area Subject tracking Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow shoot,ng...
  • Page 30 Shooting with Face Priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a human face. Tile face detection function operates in tile following situations. • When Face priority is selected for AF area mode (_g5) • When [] (Night portrait) (_4g), Scene auto selector (_46) or Portrait (_51)
  • Page 31 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border.The double border lights in green and the focus is locked. • When the camera is unable to focus on a face, the double border blinks.
  • Page 32 Focusing on Moving Subjects for Shooting (Subject Tracking) Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and tile focus area will move and follow tile subject. Display the shooting menu ([_[_]82), use the multi selector to choose AF area mode, press...
  • Page 33 will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to focus • If the shutter release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed, the camera focuses at the center of the frame • Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Notes on Subject Tracking...

  • Page 34: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses. Single AF (default Setting) The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses. Note on Autofocus Mode This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features.
  • Page 35 Long Exposure NR exposure P, S, A or M Set to -) MENU (Shooting menu) -') Long When shooting in dark locations at slow shutter speeds, pictures may be affected by noise. Set to reduce this noise. Enabling long exposure NR increases the time pictures after they...
  • Page 36 Active D-Lighting Set to P, S, A or M "_ MENU (Shootingmenu)-) D-Lighting Active Set"Active F)-Lighting" before shooting to preserve details in highlights and shadows. The image taken reproduces the contrast effect that is seen with the naked eye. This is particularly effective for shooting scenes with high contrast, such as brightly lit outdoor scenery from a dark room or shaded subjects at a sunny seaside.
  • Page 37 Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Some settingsin the flash mode,the focus mode,the seif4imer and the shooting menu canno_be usedwith other functions. Restricted function Setting Description Flash mode ?_°_ Focus mod_ When _ (infinity) is selected for shooting, the flash is not available (1_)40) When Continuous...
  • Page 38 Restricted Setting "_'w_ Description Metering AF area mode When AF area mode is set to Center, while Metering ([_%) is set to Spot AF area, the Metering setting automatically changes to Matrix. 7c iv; B:Gh in7 M etering ,s reset toMatrix when Active D-Lighting ] 03) is set to any mode...
  • Page 39 Restricted Setting Description Print date Continuous When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting (_76) cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps or BSS is selected for shooting, print date is not available. Exposure Print date is not avalable. bracketing (_94) Continuous Blink warning does not take effect...
  • Page 40 Shutter speed The c ontrol ran9e of t he shutter speed differs depending on the ISO s ensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings. Setti ng ... Co_1_ g%_ ..ISO sensitivity (_92) Auto 2, 1/1500 to 2 s (P, S mode) ISO 160-4002 in Fixed range 1/1500 to 4 s (A mode)
  • Page 41 Setting combinations frequently used in shooting (user setting) can be saved in U. The saved settings can be immediately retrieved for shooting simply by rotating the mode dial to U. This is convenient when you want to shoot with these settings or you only want to change the settings slightly.
  • Page 42 Save the Settings in U Thefrequently usedsettingsfor shooting can be changed and savedin U. Rotate mode dial to the desired exposure I" J f_z_.-:"\_kJq mode. to P S A or M. ",(d • Rotate • Settb]gs can be saved even if rotated to U (the default k"...
  • Page 43 Resetting Saved Settings settings that are saved for U reset. In the shooting menu, choose Reset user settings and press the _) button. Choose Yes and press the _) button. • The saved settings are reset. Resetting The settings that are saved in the user settings are reset as follows: Shooting mode: P (programmed...
  • Page 44 In shooting mode, press the [] (playback) button to enter playback mode and play back the pictures that have been shot (_34). The following operations can be performed in full-flame playback mode. Function _"----'- Description ....Press A V, • or •...
  • Page 45 Function Description Select the deletion method and delete the )icture(s). When using favorite pictures mode Delete pictures 122), auto sort mode (_)129), or list by date mode (_132), pictures in the same album, category, or shooting date can be deleted. Display menus Display the menu for the selected mode.
  • Page 46 Playing Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) Tile images shot in tile following continuous shooting mode are saved as a group (called a "sequence") each time you shoot. • Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H" 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps in tile continuous shooting...
  • Page 47 Deleting Images in a Sequence When Sequence display options (_145) isset to Key picture only in tile playback menu, if the _ button is pressed and tile deletion method is selected, tile following images are deleted. • When a sequence is displayed by its key picture only:...
  • Page 48 Rotate the zoom control toward W (_;_) in full-frame playback mode (_34, 111) to display pictures as thumbnail images in thumbnail playback mode. The following operations can be performed in thumbnail playback mode. Description Press the multi selector 4,, V, _ or'. Pictures Choose pictures...
  • Page 49 switch to the Press the [] button or the shutter-release button. You can also switch to shooting i]57 Shooting screen pressing the • movie-record) button. Icons on the Thumbnails Protect icon When pictures with Print order (_135) Print order icon Protect (_139) settings...
  • Page 50 Calendar Display Rotate tile zoom control toward W ([]) during playback mode when 72 thumbnails are displayed (_115) to change to calendar display (except for list by date mode). Move the cursor and choose pictures by selecting a date. Dates for which pictures exist are underlined in yellow.
  • Page 51 Rotate the zoom control toward T (c_)in full-frame playback mode (_34) to zoom in on the current picture, enlarging and displaying the center of the picture. • The guide at lower right shows which portion is enlarged. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.
  • Page 52 Pictures Taken Using the Face Priority or Pet Detection When the zoom control is rotated toward T (C{) during full-frame playback mode for pictures taken in Face Priority (_97) or Pet Detection (_59), the picture enlarged at the center of the face that was detected during shooting (excluding...
  • Page 53 The following playback modes can be selected. P_ay Play back alJ images. l II Favorite pictures [[[_] 22 Play back images added to an album. Auto sort [[[_12g Play back images and movies automatically sorted to the seJected category with shooting.
  • Page 54 Use the multi selector to choose a playback mode. • To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes, press the MENU button. Press the _) button. • The camera enters the selected playback mode.
  • Page 55 Captured images can be added to an album and sorted. After images are added, they can be easily played back using "a favorite pictures mode." • By adding images to an album, images can be easily found. • images can be sorted by each event such as vacations or weddings. •...
  • Page 56 Use the multi selector to choose the album to which the images will be added and press the _) button. • The seJected images are added and the camera switches to the pJayback menu. • To add the same image to multiple albums, repeat...
  • Page 57 Viewing Images in an Album When using "a fawxite pictures mode," images added to an album can be displayed by selecting the album. • In full-frame playback mode, images in the same album can be played back (_111) and edited (_146). •...
  • Page 58 Removing Images From an Album Removeimagesfrom an album without deleting the images. Select the album from which images will be removed, play back images in that album ([Z[_ 124), and then press the MENU button. • The playback menu is displayed. Use the multi selector...
  • Page 59 Using Favorite Pictures Mode Thefollowing operationsareavailablefrom the listof albums screen(_124 step 2). Function Description Press the multi selector A,, V, _1 or i_. Choose an album An album can also be chosen by rotating the command dial. switch to full- Images in the selected album are displayed in frame playback full-frame playback mode.
  • Page 60 Changing Album Icons The design of the album icons can be changed. By changing the icons, it will be easier to identify what kind of images are added to each album. Pressthe MENU button during playback, choose the MI]I]E (playback mode) tab, and then press I_ or the _) button ([_120).
  • Page 61 Adding/Playing Favorite Pictures When images are added to an album, they are not moved the _lder to which they were saved (_215) or copied to the album. Only the file names of the images are added to the a[bum. When using favorite pictu res mode, images a re played back by retrieving the images that correspond...

  • Page 62: Pressthe Menu Button During

    Images and movies are automatically sorted to any of the following categories with shooting. When "_ auto sort mode" is selected, images and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted. Smile 2 Portraits Duskto dawn Landscape _# Pet portrait _1_Movie...
  • Page 63 Auto Sort Mode Categories Category °_°_°°w_'w_°° Description Images captured k] smart portrait mode (_65) with smile timer l_d Smi!e set to On are displayed Images captured in P, _, A, M or U mode using face detection o Portrait Images captured in the following scene...

  • Page 64: Press The

    Operations in Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen (_129 step 2). Function Description Select a Category A category carl also be chosen by rotating the command dial. switch to full- Display images in the selected category in full- frame playback frame playback mode.
  • Page 65 In "1_1list by date mode," only images captured on the same date can be played back. • In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, shooting information can be displayed, image display can be enlarged, images can be edited, and movies can be played back.
  • Page 66 Operations in List by Date Mode Thefollowing operationsare availablein the list by date screen(_132 step 2). Function Description Press the multi selector • or V. A date can also be chosen by rotating Select date I(®_ _,',) command dial. Switch to fulhffame Display images captured...
  • Page 67 The following options are available in playback menu. Quick retouch []_J148 Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. "_B D-Lighting []_14g Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Skin softening [_150 Make the subject's skin appear smoother. Filter effects Apply a variety of effects using digita[ filter.
  • Page 68 Displaying the Playback Menu Pressthe [] button to enter playback mode (_34). Press the MENU button to display the playback menu. ,,1}0 • Use the multi selector to select items and set functions on menus (_12). • To exit the playback menu, press the MENU button. Print Order: Setting the Pictures and Number of Copies to Print Pressthe []...
  • Page 69 Choose the pictures to a maximum of 99) and number of copies (up to nine per picture). • Press the multi selector <1 or i_ to choose the pictures, and press • or • to set the number of copies for each. •...
  • Page 70 Notes on Print order When a print oder is created in _vorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if pictures other than those in the selected album, category, shooting date have been marked _r printing.
  • Page 71 Slide Show Press the [] button (Playback mode) -_ MENU (Playback menu) -_ _ 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 press the _) button.

  • Page 72: Press The

    Oe Protect Press the [] button (Playbackmode) -') MENU ( Playbackmenu) -) 011Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. In the picture selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel protection. See "Selecting Pictures" ([[_]140) for more information. Note, however, that formatting the camera's internal memory or the memory card permanently erases the protected files (_200).
  • Page 73 Selecting Pictures Tile picture selection screen, as shown on tile right, is displayed in tile following menus. Only one picture can be selected for some menu items, while for other menu items, multiple pictures can be selected. _Fu_{_f_wh]_h_-niyo_p_c"u_re_canlbe _ _'_Funcdons for which multiple pictures...
  • Page 74 Rotate Image Press the [] button (Playbackmode) -) MENU ( Playbackmenu) -) _L_ Rotate image Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera's monitor after shooting. Still pictures can be rotated gO° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in tile "tall" orientation can be rotated up to 180° in either direction.
  • Page 75 _1 Voice Memo Press the [] button (Playbackmode) -) MENU ( Playbackmenu) -) _ Voice memo Use the camera's microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos Choose a picture in full-frame playback mode ([_34) or thumbnail playback mode ([_115)_ and pressthe MENU button.
  • Page 76 Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by _ in full- frame playback mode. Choose a picture with a voice memo in full-frame playback r Tl mode ([_34) or thumbnail playback mode ([Z_]l 1 5)and press _ the MENU button.
  • Page 77 _-_ Copy: Copying Between Internal Memory and Memory Card MENU Press the [] button (Playback mode) ( Playback menu) Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector to choose a destination option to which pictures are copied and press the _) button.
  • Page 78 Message: "Memory contains no images:' If there are no pictures saved on a memory card inserted in the camera when playback mode applied, the message Memory contains no images, will be displayed, Press the MENUbutton display the copy option screen, and copy the pictures saved in the camera's internal memory...
  • Page 79 Pictures can be easily edited with this camera using the functions below. Edited pictures are stored as separate files (_215). Editing function Application Quick retouch ([_[_]148) Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast richer colors....D_Lighting ([_[_149) and contrast, brightening dark portions...
  • Page 80 Restrictions Picture Editing The _llowing restrictions apply when editing pictures that were created by editing, Editing function used Editing function to add Quick retouch Skin softening, Sma]J picture, Black border or crop can be used. D-Lighting l Quick retouch, D-Lighting or Filter effects cannot...
  • Page 81 r__ Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Easily create retouched pictures in whic:h contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Retouc:hed copies are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame [1[1 II J ([]_34)orthumbnail([Z_115)playbackmode and press MENU button. I1_1 •...
  • Page 82 • r_ D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast C_reate copies wid] enhanced brightness and conuast, brightening dark portions a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame ( Z]34)orthumbnail( Z]115)playbackmode IlffJ and pressthe MENU button. 1_1'_ •...
  • Page 83 Skin Softening: Making Skin Appear Smoother %in softening can be applied to faces that are detected in pictures already taken, to make skin appear smoother. Pictures edited with this function are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame I1 1 ([_[_]34) orthumbnail([_[_]llS) playback...
  • Page 84 Confirm results. • Skin tones in up to ] 2 faces, in the order of that closest to the center of the frame, are softened. • When multiple faces are edited using skin softening, use the multi selector _1 and • to switch the face that is displayed.
  • Page 85 Filter Effects: Digital Filter Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. The t_llowing effect options are available. The image created with the filter effect is saved separately from the original picture file. Option Description ?entlv softens the focus of the image from the center to the Soft eage.
  • Page 86 Adjustthe effect. • Soft: Press • or • to choose the extent of the effect and press the _) button. • Selective color: Press • or • to move the shder, select the coEor to keep, and press the _) button. Check effect, choose...
  • Page 87 Small Picture: Decreasing Image Size C:reate a small copy of the picture taken. Suitable for displaying on web pages or sending as e-mail attachments. The available size is [] 640x480, 320x240 160xl 20. Small copies are stored as separate files with a compression ratio of 1:16.
  • Page 88 Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures This function creates black borders along the border of a picture. ( hoose from Thin, Medium or Broad lines. The created pictures are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame ( Z]34)orthumbnail( Z]115)playbackmode IlffJ and pressthe...
  • Page 89 Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing onlythe portion visible on the monitor when _a _ is displayed with playback zoom (_118) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. T (q) Rotate the zoom control toward in full- frame playback mode (_34) to zoom in on the picture.
  • Page 90 Nikon 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 FX1B03(11) 6MMO0111-03 © 2011 Nikon Corporation...

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