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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX L27 Let your camera take over G (Easy Auto) Mode..........A 32 When you aim the camera at your subject, the camera selects the appropriate settings for you. It’s easy to take pictures in situations that normally require difficult settings, such as when shooting with backlighting or shooting at night.

  • Page 3: Parts Of The Camera

    Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index...

  • Page 4: Read This First

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L27 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A x) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer...

  • Page 5: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the Camera Strap...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 9). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A 1).
  • Page 7 Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Description This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.

  • Page 8: Information And Precautions

    Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/...
  • Page 9 Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 10 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”...
  • Page 11 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.

  • Page 12: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 13 Do not remain in contact with • The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries the camera, battery charger, are for use with Nikon digital or AC adapter for extended cameras only, and are compatible periods while the devices are with COOLPIX L27.
  • Page 14 Continued use could and output jacks, use only the cables result in fire. provided or sold by Nikon for the • Do not handle the power cable or purpose, to maintain compliance with go near the battery charger during product regulations.
  • Page 15 CD-ROMs Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the The CD-ROMs included with this device hospital should not be played back on audio CD Turn the power off while inside the equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an airplane during take off or landing. audio CD player could cause hearing Follow the instructions of the hospital loss or damage the equipment.

  • Page 16: Notices

    Nikon determined by turning the equipment Corporation may void the user’s off and on, the user is encouraged to try authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 17 Interface Cables Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. This symbol indicates that Using other interface cables may this product is to be exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of collected separately.

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Step 3 Frame a Picture ........22 Introduction ........... ii Using the Zoom ............23 Read This First ............ii Step 4 Focus and Shoot........24 Attaching the Camera Strap......iii The Shutter-release Button ......25 About This Manual ..........iv Step 5 Play Back Images .........
  • Page 19 Editing Still Images........E5 Focusing............... 57 Editing Features..........E5 Using Face Detection .......... 57 I D-Lighting: Focus Lock..............58 Enhancing Brightness and Contrast..E7 Playback Features........61 e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones........E8 Playback Zoom ..........62 g Small Picture: Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display..
  • Page 20 The Playback Menu ........E31 Technical Notes and Index ....F1 a Print Order Caring for the Product........F2 (Creating a DPOF Print Order)....E31 The Camera............F2 b Slide Show ..........E34 Batteries..............F4 d Protect............E35 Memory Cards ............F6 f Rotate Image ..........

  • Page 21: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor. The Camera Body............2 Using Menus (d Button)........4 The Monitor.............6 Shooting Mode ....................6 Playback Mode ....................8 If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback”...

  • Page 22: The Camera Body

    The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 Lens cover closed Shutter-release button........24 Flash ................44 Zoom control............23 Lens cover f : Wide-angle ..........23 Microphone............74 g : Telephoto..........23 h : Thumbnail playback ......63 Lens i : Playback zoom........62 Power connector cover (for connecting j : Help..............
  • Page 23 Flash lamp............... 46 Battery chamber ..........10 b (e movie-record) button..... 74 Memory card slot ..........12 A (shooting mode) button...32, 33, 39, 42 USB/audio/video output connector..65 c (playback) button........26 Connector cover..........65 Multi selector Tripod socket ..........F16 k (apply selection) button Speaker..............79 d button........4, 54, 64, 77, 82 Monitor.................6...

  • Page 24: Using Menus (D Button)

    Using Menus (d Button) You can use the multi selector and the k button to navigate the menus. Press the d button. Press the multi selector J. • The menu is displayed. • The current tab is displayed in yellow. Shooting menu Image mode White balance...
  • Page 25 Press H or I to select an item Press the k button. in the menu. • The settings for the item you selected are displayed. Motion detection Set up Welcome screen Auto Time zone and date O ff Monitor settings Print date Motion detec tion Sound settings...

  • Page 26: The Monitor

    The Monitor • The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when you turn on the camera and also when you operate the camera, and disappears after a few seconds (Monitor settings (A 82) >...
  • Page 27 Shooting mode......32, 33, 39, 42 Internal memory indicator ......18 Macro mode ............49 Aperture value ............25 Zoom indicator ..........23, 49 Shutter speed............25 Focus indicator............. 24 Focus area..............24 AE/AF-L indicator.......... E3 Focus area (face detection, pet detection) ............24 Flash mode............. 44 ISO sensitivity..........F11 Battery level indicator........

  • Page 28: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 2 : 0 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 2 : 0 0 9 9 9 9 . J P G 9 9 9 9 .

  • Page 29: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback

    The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ..................10 Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card................12 Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time........14 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On....................18 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode..................20 Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................22 Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................24 Playback...

  • Page 30: Preparation 1 Insert The Batteries

    Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. Insert the batteries. • Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the batteries.
  • Page 31 Removing the Batteries • Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • The camera, batteries, or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card.

  • Page 32: Preparation 2 Insert A Memory Card

    Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card Turn off the camera and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. • When the camera turns off, the monitor turns off. • Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

  • Page 33: Internal Memory And Memory Cards

    Formatting a Memory Card • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera. • All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Copy any data on the card that you wish to keep to a computer before formatting.

  • Page 34: Preparation 3 Set The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. •...
  • Page 35 Press J or K to select your home time zone and then press the L o n d o n k button. C a s a b l a n c a • Press H to enable daylight saving time. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the Back...
  • Page 36 Press the A button. • The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen Press this button in shooting mode for is displayed. shooting-mode selection menu. When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the Easy auto mode k button. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A 20).
  • Page 37 Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language (E54) and Time zone and date (E44) settings in the z setup menu (A 82). • You can enable and disable daylight saving time by selecting the z setup menu > Time zone and date (E44) >...

  • Page 38: Step 1 Turn The Camera On

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. Check the battery level indicator and the Battery level indicator number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Indicator Display Description Battery level high.

  • Page 39: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and then the monitor turns on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp and the monitor turn off.

  • Page 40: Step 2 Select A Shooting Mode

    Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Press the A button. • The shooting-mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to Easy auto mode select the desired shooting mode and then press the k button.

  • Page 41: Available Shooting Modes

    Available Shooting Modes The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when G Easy auto mode (A 32) you frame a picture. Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. • To select a scene, first display the shooting-mode selection b Scene (A 33) menu and then press the multi selector K.

  • Page 42: Step 3 Frame A Picture

    Step 3 Frame a Picture Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, and microphone. • When taking pictures in the “tall” (portrait) orientation, make sure the flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.

  • Page 43: Using The Zoom

    Notes About Easy Auto Mode • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this case, select another shooting mode (A 33, 39, 42). • When digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode is U. When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.

  • Page 44: Step 4 Focus And Shoot

    Step 4 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 25). • When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by the yellow double border (focus area). When the subject is in focus, the double border turns green. 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.2...

  • Page 45: The Shutter-Release Button

    The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel Press halfway resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take a picture.

  • Page 46: Step 5 Play Back Images

    Step 5 Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button. • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displayed full-frame. c (playback) button Use the multi selector to select an image to Displays the previous image display.

  • Page 47: More Information

    Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the previous image or next image. • When you play back images in which the face of a person (A 57) or pet (A 38) was detected at the time of shooting, depending on the orientation of the detected face, the images are automatically rotated for playback display.

  • Page 48: Step 6 Delete Images

    Step 6 Delete Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and then press the Delete k button. • Current image: Only the current image is deleted. Current image •...
  • Page 49 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Press the multi selector J or K to select an Erase selec ted images image to be deleted, and then press H to add a check mark. • To undo the selection, press I to remove the check mark. •...

  • Page 51: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of pictures you want to take. G (Easy Auto) Mode..........32 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ..

  • Page 52: G (Easy Auto) Mode

    G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode M k button Automatic Scene Selection The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject: •...

  • Page 53: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes)

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

  • Page 54: To View A Description Of Each Scene

    To View a Description of Each Scene Select the desired scene from the scene selection screen and rotate the zoom control (A 2) to g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

  • Page 55: Night Portrait O

    e Night portrait • The flash always fires. • When the camera detects a person’s face, it focuses on that face (A 57). • The skin softening feature makes the skin tones in people’s faces appear smoother (A 41). • If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. •...
  • Page 56 k Close-up • Macro mode (A 49) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can shoot. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame (A 58).
  • Page 57 n Black and white copy • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • Use together with macro mode (A 49) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera. o Backlighting • The flash always fires. •...
  • Page 58 O Pet portrait • When you aim the camera at the face of a dog or cat, the camera can detect the face and focus on it. By default, the camera automatically releases the shutter once it has focused (pet portrait auto release).

  • Page 59: Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces)

    Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in people’s faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button Frame the picture.

  • Page 60: Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

    Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom cannot be used. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • “Notes About Face Detection” ➝ A 57 Auto Off When Using Smile Timer When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 82) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.

  • Page 61: Using Skin Softening

    Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released in one of the following shooting modes, the camera detects one or more person’s faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones. • Portrait and Night portrait in G (easy auto) mode (A 32) •...

  • Page 62: A (Auto) Mode

    A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A 54) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of picture you want to take. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button •...

  • Page 63: Features That Can Be Set Using The Multi Selector

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, or K can be used to set the following features. X (flash mode) n (self-timer), o (exposure compensation) pet portrait auto release p (macro mode) Available Features The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.

  • Page 64: Using The Flash (Flash Modes)

    Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can set the flash mode. Press the multi selector H (m flash mode). Press H or I to select the desired mode and then press the k button. • Available Flash Modes ➝ A 45 •...

  • Page 65: Available Flash Modes

    Available Flash Modes Auto The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. Auto with red-eye reduction Reduces red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A 46). The flash does not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings.
  • Page 66 The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press the shutter-release button halfway. • On: The flash fires when a picture is taken. • Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures. •...

  • Page 67: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer The camera’s self-timer can release the shutter about 10 seconds after you press the shutter- release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, or when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter- release button.
  • Page 68 Press the shutter-release button the 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 self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.2...

  • Page 69: Using Macro Mode

    Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as about 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. Press the multi selector I (p macro mode). Press H or I to select ON and then press the k button.
  • Page 70 Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). Autofocus When shooting still images in macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter- release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.

  • Page 71: Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector K (o exposure compensation). Press H or I to select a compensation value. • To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation. +0.3 • To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation.

  • Page 72: Default Settings

    Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro compensation (A 44) (A 47) (A 49) (A 51) G (easy auto; A 32) F (smart portrait; A 39) U A (auto; A 42) Scene b (A 34) c (A 34) d (A 34)
  • Page 73 You can select U (auto) or W (off). When U (auto) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up.

  • Page 74: Features That Can Be Set By Pressing The D Button (Shooting Menu)

    Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu) When shooting, you can set the following features by pressing the d button. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous Color options 1 5 m 0 s 1 5 m 0 s 9 7 0 9 7 0 The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.

  • Page 75: Available Shooting Menus

    Available Shooting Menus Option Description Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images. The default setting is P Image mode 4608×3456. Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eye.

  • Page 76: Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Certain features cannot be used simultaneously. Restricted function Option Description When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is Continuous (A 55) selected, the flash cannot be used. Flash mode When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be Blink proof (A 55) used.

  • Page 77: Focusing

    Focusing Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on people’s faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.

  • Page 78: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject. Use the following procedure when taking pictures using A (auto) mode. Aim the camera at the subject so that the subject is in the center of the frame.
  • Page 79 Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator turns green: •...

  • Page 81: Playback Features

    Playback Features This chapter describes the features that are available when playing back images. Playback menu D-Lighting 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 Skin softening 0 0 0 4 .

  • Page 82: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor. 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 g (i) 0 0 0 4 .

  • Page 83: Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display

    Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Rotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) displays images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. 2 0 1 3 0 5 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 0 0 0 1 .

  • Page 84: Features That Can Be Set By Pressing The D Button (Playback Menu)

    Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button. Option Description Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and I D-Lighting* contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.

  • Page 85: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
  • Page 86 Viewing images on a TV You can view the camera’s images and movies on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the optional audio/video cable to the TV’s input jacks. A 67 Viewing and organizing images on a computer If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies.

  • Page 87: Using Viewnx 2

    • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility.
  • Page 88 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon. Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window.
  • Page 89 The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies •...

  • Page 90: Transferring Images To The Computer

    Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. Connecting the USB Cable...

  • Page 91: Transfer Images To The Computer

    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). • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.

  • Page 92: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop. •...

  • Page 93: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 1 5 m 0 s 1 5 m 0 s 9 7 0 9 7 0 7 m 3 0 s 7 m 3 0 s Recording Movies ..........

  • Page 94: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. • When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), Movie options (A 77, E40) is set to m VGA (640×480). n HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected. Display the shooting screen.

  • Page 95: Camera Temperature

    Notes About Saving Data After taking pictures or recording movies, the number of exposures remaining or the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. Image and movie data could be lost and the camera or memory card could be damaged.
  • Page 96 Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected (A 59). Should this occur, try the following: 1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to A Single AF (default setting) before starting movie recording (A 77, E42). 2. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject—in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and then modify the composition.

  • Page 97: Features That Can Be Set By Pressing The D Button (Movie Menu)

    Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab M k button The following settings can be changed. Movie Movie options Autofocus mode Option Description Determines the type of movie that will be recorded. The default setting is n HD 720p (1280×720).

  • Page 98: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 Movies are indicated by the movie options 0 0 1 0 .
  • Page 99 Adjusting volume Use the zoom control during playback. Volume indicator Deleting movies To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A 26) or thumbnail playback mode (A 63) and then press the l button (A 28). Notes About Playing Back Movies This camera cannot play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera.

  • Page 101: General Camera Setup

    General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Motion detec tion 1 5 m 0 s 1 5 m 0 s Sound settings 9 7 0 9 7 0...

  • Page 102: Features That Can Be Set By Pressing The D Button (Setup Menu)

    Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) tab M k button You can change the following settings by selecting the z tab Set up when the menu is displayed. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings...
  • Page 103 Option Description Allows you to set whether or not closed eyes are detected when Blink warning taking pictures of people using face detection. Allows you to set whether or not to enable the function for Eye-Fi upload sending images to a computer using a commercially available Eye-Fi card.

  • Page 105: Reference Section

    Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Panorama Assist ................E2 Playback Editing Still Images ..................E5 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)..E12 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) ......E14 Menu The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)..........

  • Page 106: Using Panorama Assist

    Using Panorama Assist The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M U (panorama assist) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
  • Page 107 Take the next picture. • Frame the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the first image, and press the shutter-release button. • Repeat this process until the necessary 1 5 m 0 s 1 5 m 0 s number of images has been taken to complete the scene.
  • Page 108 Combining Images to Make a Panorama (Panorama Maker) • Transfer images to a computer (A 70) and use Panorama Maker to join multiple images to make a single panorama. • Install Panorama Maker from the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM (A 67). •...

  • Page 109: Editing Still Images

    Editing Still Images Editing Features You can use the following features to edit your images. Edited images are saved as separate files (E62). Editing function Description Allows you to create a copy of the current image with enhanced D-Lighting (E7) brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image.
  • Page 110 Notes About Image Editing • Images captured at an Image mode (E22) setting of l 4608×2592 cannot be edited. • This camera cannot edit images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • If no people’s faces are detected in an image, a copy cannot be created using the skin softening function (E8).

  • Page 111: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast

    I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M I D-Lighting M k button You can create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. Press the multi selector H or I to select OK and D -Lighting then press the k button.

  • Page 112: Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones

    e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M e Skin softening M k button The camera detects people’s faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Press the multi selector H or I to select the Sk in softening degree of softening and then press the k button.

  • Page 113: Small Picture: Reducing The Size Of An Image

    g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M g Small picture M k button You can create a small copy of the current image. Press the multi selector H or I to select the Small pic ture desired copy size and then press the 640 ×...

  • Page 114: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy You can create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 62) enabled. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 115: Image Size

    Image Size • As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. • Images cropped to an image size of 320 × 240 or 160 × 120 are 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 smaller than other images when displayed during playback, and 0 0 0 5 .

  • Page 116: Connecting The Camera To A Tv (Viewing Images On A Tv)

    Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a TV using an optional audio/video cable (E63) to play back images or movies on the TV. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV. •...
  • Page 117 Notes About Connecting the Cable When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented, do not insert the cable at an angle, and do not use excessive force. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

  • Page 118: Connecting The Camera To A Printer (Direct Print)

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible (F19) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images. Take pictures Select images for printing and number of copies using Print order option (E31) Connect to the printer (E15)

  • Page 119: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Notes About Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) is used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet.

  • Page 120: Turn On The Camera

    Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that connectors are properly oriented, do not insert the cable at an angle, and do not use excessive force. When disconnecting the cable, do not remove the cable at an angle.

  • Page 121: Printing Individual Images

    Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E15), follow the procedures described below to print an image. Use the multi selector to select the desired Print selec tion image and then press the k button. 1 5 / 0 5 2 0 1 3 •...
  • Page 122 Select Paper size and then press the PictBridge k button. 0 0 4 prints Star t print Copies Paper size Select the desired paper size and then press Paper size the k button. Default 3.5×5 in. • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select 5×7 in.

  • Page 123: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E15), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. Use the multi selector to select Paper size Print menu and then press the k button.
  • Page 124 Print selection Select which images will be printed (up to 99) and Print selec tion how many copies of each image will be printed (up to nine). • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and then press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
  • Page 125 DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created DPOF printing using the Print order option (E31). • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, 0 1 0 prints select Start print and then press the k button to start printing.

  • Page 126: The Shooting Menu (For A (Auto) Mode)

    The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode M k button You can select the combination of image size and image quality (i.e., image compression ratio) that is used when saving images.
  • Page 127 Notes About Image Mode • The setting is also applied to other shooting modes. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 56). Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card.

  • Page 128: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

    White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M White balance M k button The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
  • Page 129 Using Preset Manual Preset manual is used with unusual lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).
  • Page 130 Frame the reference object in the measuring Preset manual window. Cancel Measure Measuring window Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual. • The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No image is saved. Notes About White Balance •...

  • Page 131: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M Continuous M k button You can change settings to continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Option Description U Single One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. (default setting) While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, about three V Continuous...

  • Page 132: Color Options

    Notes About Continuous Shooting • When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. • The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

  • Page 133: The Smart Portrait Menu

    The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (E22) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Select smart portrait mode M d button M F tab M Skin softening M k button You can change skin softening settings. Option Description When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more person’s...

  • Page 134: Smile Timer

    Smile Timer Select smart portrait mode M d button M F tab M Smile timer M k button The camera detects people’s faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Option Description a On (default setting) Enables the smile timer.

  • Page 135: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu • See “Editing Still Images” (E5) for information about image editing features. a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M a Print order M k button When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders.”...

  • Page 136: Select Whether Or Not To Print Shooting Date

    Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selec tion copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and then press H or I to set the number of copies for each. •...
  • Page 137 Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible printer (F19) that supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used. •...

  • Page 138: Slide Show

    b Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M b Slide show M k button You can play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.”...

  • Page 139: Protect

    d Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M d Protect M k button You can protect selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen.

  • Page 140: The Image Selection Screen

    The Image Selection Screen When using one of the following features, a screen like that Protec t shown on the right is displayed when selecting images. • Print order > Select images (E31) • Protect (E35) • Rotate image (E37) •...

  • Page 141: Rotate Image

    f Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M f Rotate image M k button After shooting, you can change the orientation in which still images are displayed. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. When you select an image you want to rotate in the image selection screen (E36), the Rotate image screen is displayed.

  • Page 142: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)

    h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M h Copy M k button You can copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector to select a destination Copy option to which images are copied and then Camera to card...
  • Page 143 Notes About Copying Images • JPEG- and AVI-format files can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer. • When copying images for which Print order (E31) options are enabled, the print order settings are not copied.

  • Page 144: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab M Movie options M k button You can select the desired movie option for recording movies. Larger image sizes produce greater image quality and larger file sizes. Image size (pixels) Option Aspect ratio...
  • Page 145 Maximum Movie Recording Time The following table lists the approximate recording time available when using a 4 GB memory card. Actual recording time and file size may vary depending on subject movement and image composition, even when memory capacity and movie settings remain constant. Available recording time may also vary depending on the type of memory card being used.

  • Page 146: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab M Autofocus mode M k button You can select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to A Single AF start recording.

  • Page 147: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Welcome Screen d button M z tab M Welcome screen M k button You can configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description None The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying (default setting) the welcome screen.

  • Page 148: Time Zone And Date

    Time Zone and Date d button M z tab M Time zone and date M k button You can set the camera clock. Option Description Allows you to set the camera’s clock to the Date and time current date and time. Use the multi selector to set each item displayed on the screen.
  • Page 149 Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone Use the multi selector to select Time zone Time zone and date and then press the k button. 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 London, Casablanca Date and time D/M/Y Date format...

  • Page 150: Time Zone

    Press J or K to select the travel destination 1 1 : 3 0 – 0 4 : 0 0 time zone. New York Toronto • If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable Lima daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour.

  • Page 151: Monitor Settings

    Monitor Settings d button M z tab M Monitor settings M k button You can set the options below. Option Description Photo info Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback. Brightness Select from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. Photo Info You can select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.
  • Page 152 Shooting mode Playback mode 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 0 0 0 4 . J P G 0 0 0 4 .

  • Page 153: Print Date

    Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z tab M Print date M k button The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E33). 15.05.2013 15.05.2013 Option...

  • Page 154: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection d button M z tab M Motion detection M k button You can select the motion detection setting—which reduces the effects of subject movement and camera shake—used when shooting still images. Option Description When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.

  • Page 155: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings d button M z tab M Sound settings M k button You can adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep sounds once when operations are completed successfully, two times when the focus has Button sound been locked, and three times when an error is detected, and the welcome sound is played when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 156: Auto Off

    Auto Off d button M z tab M Auto off M k button If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode to save power (A 19). This setting determines the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode.

  • Page 157: Format Memory/Format Card

    Format Memory/Format Card d button M z tab M Format memory/Format card M k button Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important data to a computer before formatting.

  • Page 158: Language

    Language d button M z tab M Language M k button You can select one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Russian Danish Romanian German Finnish (Default setting) Swedish Spanish Vietnamese Greek Turkish French Ukrainian Indonesian Arabic Italian...

  • Page 159: Video Mode

    Video Mode d button M z tab M Video mode M k button You can adjust settings for connection to a TV. Set the camera’s analog video output signal to NTSC or PAL according to the specification of your TV. Blink Warning d button M z tab M Blink warning M k button You can select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using...
  • Page 160 The Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is Did someone blink? displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Exit Exit Function...

  • Page 161: Eye-Fi Upload

    Eye-Fi Upload d button M z tab M Eye-Fi upload M k button You can select whether or not the camera’s Eye-Fi card (available from third-party manufacturers) sends images to your computer. Option Description Images created with this camera are uploaded to the pre- b Enable determined computer.

  • Page 162: Reset All

    Reset All d button M z tab M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Default value Flash mode (A 44) Auto Self-timer (A 47) Macro mode (A 49) Exposure compensation (A 51) Scene Mode...
  • Page 163 Shooting Menu Option Default value P 4608×3456 Image mode (E22) White balance (E24) Auto Continuous (E27) Single Color options (E28) Standard color Movie Menu Option Default value When a memory card is inserted: Movie options (E40) HD 720p (1280×720) Autofocus mode (E42) Single AF Setup Menu Option...
  • Page 164 Others Option Default value Paper size (E18, E19) Default Loop setting for slide shows (E34) • Selecting Reset all also resets the camera’s file numbering (E62). After a reset, the camera determines the largest file number in the internal memory or on the memory card and saves images using the next available file number.

  • Page 165: Battery Type

    Option Description Alkaline (default setting) LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries COOLPIX (Ni-MH) Nikon EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries Lithium FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries Firmware Version d button M z tab M Firmware version M k button You can view the current camera firmware version.

  • Page 166: File And Folder Names

    “0001”) • Files are saved in folders named with a folder number followed by “NIKON” (e.g. “100NIKON”). A single folder can hold up to 200 images; if the current folder already contains 200 images, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name, is created the next time an image is captured (e.g.

  • Page 167: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Rechargeable Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B2 (set of two EN-MH2 batteries) battery Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries) Battery Charger MH-72 (includes two rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2) Battery charger Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2) AC Adapter EH-65A (connect as shown) AC adapter AC Adapter EH-62B cannot be used.

  • Page 168: Error Messages

    Error Messages Display Cause/Solution Clock not set. (flashes) Set date and time. Battery exhausted. Replace the batteries. Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. 24, 59 (flashes in red) • Use focus lock. Please wait for the Wait until the image is saved and the message disappears camera to finish –...
  • Page 169 Display Cause/Solution Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera. Card is not formatted. Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. Be Format card? sure to select No and make copies of any images which need to be kept before formatting the memory card.
  • Page 170 Home and travel destination are in the same time zone. the current time zone. Lens error. Lens error Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Error occurred during communication with printer. Communications error Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable.
  • Page 171 Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert batteries, and turn System error 10, 19 camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Printer error. Printer error: check Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and –...

  • Page 173: Technical Notes And Index

    Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product..........F2 The Camera......................F2 Batteries ........................F4 Memory Cards .......................F6 Cleaning and Storage..........F7 Cleaning........................F7 Storage ........................F7 Troubleshooting............F8 Specifications............F14 Approved Memory Cards ................F18 Supported Standards..................F19 Index .................F20...

  • Page 174: Caring For The Product

    Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Nikon camera, observe the following precautions and the precautions noted in “For Your Safety” (A x - xv) when using or storing your camera. Do Not Subject the Product to Strong Shocks The product may malfunction if dropped or struck.
  • Page 175 • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. Notes About Smear White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This phenomenon, known as “smear,”...

  • Page 176: Batteries

    • Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining, or batteries of a different make or model. • When using EN-MH2 batteries with the COOLPIX L27, charge two batteries at a time using Battery Charger MH-72. When using Battery Charger MH-73, charge the batteries two or four at a time. Use only Battery Charger MH-72 or MH-73 to charge EN-MH2 batteries.
  • Page 177 Notes About Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries • If you repeatedly charge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries while they still have some charge remaining, the message Battery exhausted. may be displayed prematurely when using the batteries. This is due to the “memory effect,” in which the amount of charge the batteries can hold decreases temporarily.

  • Page 178: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. Approved memory cards ➝ F18 • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a computer. •...

  • Page 179: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. When cleaning the lens, avoid touching it directly with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints, oil, or other grime that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft, dry cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth, using Lens a gentle spiral motion that starts in the center and moves toward the edges.

  • Page 180: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution • Wait for recording to end. – • If the problem persists, turn the camera off.

  • Page 181: Shooting Mode

    Problem Cause/Solution • If camera clock has not been set, O flashes when shooting images and recording movies. Images and movies saved before clock is set are dated “00/ Date and time of recording 00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2013 00:00” respectively. 14, 82, are not correct.

  • Page 182: Shutter-Release Button

    Shooting Issues Problem Cause/Solution Cannot switch to shooting 65, 70, Disconnect USB cable. mode. • When camera is in playback mode, press the A button or the b (e movie-record) button. No image captured when • When menus are displayed, press the d button. the shutter-release button is •...
  • Page 183 Problem Cause/Solution Optical zoom cannot be Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies. 75 used. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - When Portrait, Night portrait, or Pet portrait 34, 35, 38 Digital zoom cannot be is selected in scene mode used.
  • Page 184 Problem Cause/Solution When taking pictures with V (auto with red-eye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction in Night portrait (either in easy auto mode or in scene mode), red-eye reduction may be Areas not affected by red- applied to areas not affected by red-eye in rare cases.
  • Page 185 Nikon Transfer 2 does not – • Confirm system requirements. start when camera is • Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 connected. automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2.

  • Page 186: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L27 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.1 million Image sensor -in. type CCD; approx. 16.44 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 5× optical zoom 4.6–23.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of Focal length 26–130 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
  • Page 187 Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 20 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant Still pictures: JPEG File formats Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant) • 16M (High) [4608 × 3456P] • 16M [4608 × 3456] • 8M [3264 × 2448] Image size •...
  • Page 188 Interface Hi-Speed USB Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL I/O terminal Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB) Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Supported languages Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Spanish,...
  • Page 189 Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 190: Approved Memory Cards

    Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.

  • Page 191: Supported Standards

    • SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • 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.

  • Page 192: Index

    Index Aperture value ............ 25 Symbols Audio/video cable..66, E12, E63 R ............E3 Audio/video-in jack ....... 66, E12 g Telephoto............23 Auto flash ............... 45 f Wide-angle............ 23 Auto mode............42 i Playback zoom ..........62 Auto off......... 19, 82, E52 h Thumbnail playback.......
  • Page 193 Button sound..........E51 EN-MH2 ..........10, E63 Exposure compensation........ 51 Extension............E62 Calendar display ..........63 Eye-Fi upload ........83, E57 Charger............E63 Eyelet for camera strap........2 Close-up k ............36 Color options........55, E28 Compression ratio ........E22 Face detection ............
  • Page 194 Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries ............... 10 Night landscape j ......... 35 JPG..............E62 Night portrait e..........35 Nikon Transfer 2 ........69, 70 Landscape c ............34 Number of exposures remaining Language ..........82, E54 ..............18, E23 Lens............... 2, F14 Lens cover..............
  • Page 195 Playback zoom............ 62 Shutter sound..........E51 Portrait b .............. 34 Shutter speed............25 Power..............18, 19 Shutter-release button ......2, 24 Power switch/power-on lamp..2, 18, 19 Single AF..........77, E42 Preset manual ..........E25 Single-frame shooting ....55, E27 Pressing halfway..........

  • Page 196: Zoom Control

    USB cable ........66, 70, E16 USB/audio/video output connector ......... 3, 65, 70, E12, E14 Video mode........82, E55 ViewNX 2 ............67, 68 Vivid color ..........55, E28 Volume ..............79 Welcome screen......82, E43 White balance ........55, E24 Zoom ................
  • Page 200 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. CT2L02(11) 6MN16811-02...

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