Nikon Coolpix P50 User Manual

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viiiTable of Contentsb c e y Shooting Suited for the Scene... 31Scene Mode ...

88Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusE ISO SensitivitySensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to l

89Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusG MeteringChoose how the camera meters exposure.B Note on MeteringWhen digital

90Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC ContinuousCapture motion in a series of pictures and apply Best Shot Selector

91Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusB Note on Best Shot SelectorBSS may not produce the desired results if the subj

92Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusInterval Timer PhotographyPictures are shot automatically at specified interval

93Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusG AF Area ModeUse this option to determine where the camera focuses.When digita

94Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting with Face-PriorityWhen [Face priority] is selected for [AF area mode],

95Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusB Face-Priority• When [Face priority] is selected for [AF area mode], the setti

96Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusJ Flash Exp. Comp.Flash compensation is used to adjust flash output by ±2.0 EV

97Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusRestrictions on Camera SettingsIn P, M, and B (high sensitivity) modes, the fol

ixTable of ContentsConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ... 66Connecting to a TV

98Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusPlayback Options: The Playback MenuThe playback menu contains the following options.Displaying the Playback MenuDi

99Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusSelecting Multiple PicturesThe picture selection screen, as shown at right, wil

100Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusb Slide ShowPlay back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory c

101Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusc DeleteDelete selected pictures or all pictures.C Notes on Deletion• Once del

102Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menush CopyCopy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the m

103Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusBasic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains the following options. a MenusA 104Choose how menus are

104Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusDisplaying the Setup MenuRotate the mode dial to z.• Use the multi selector to

105Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusc Welcome ScreenYou can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the came

106Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusd DateSet the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.Se

107Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menus3 Press the multi selector K.The new city time zone menu is displayed.4 Choose

xTable of ContentsBasic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu... 103Display

108Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC Time Zones (A 15 )The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time d

109Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menuse BrightnessChoose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setti

110Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusDate CounterPictures shot while this option is in effect are imprinted with the

111Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusw Electronic VRSpecify the electronic vibration reduction setting for shooting

112Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusu Digital ZoomUse this setting to control digital zoom operation.B Notes on Dig

113Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusk Auto OffIf no operations are performed for the selected length of time, the m

114Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusn LanguageChoose one of 23 languages for display of camera menus and messages.o

115Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusp Reset AllWhen [Reset] is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to

116Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting MenuSetup MenuOption Default valueImage quality (A 81) NormalImage siz

117Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusOthers• Choosing [Reset all] also clears the current file number (A 120) from t

1IntroductionIntroductionAbout This ManualThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P50 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy

118Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesRechargeable batteryTwo EN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (EN-MH1-B2)Battery chargerBattery Cha

119Optional AccessoriesTechnical NotesApproved Memory CardsThe following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX P50.1If the

120Technical NotesImage/Sound File and Folder NamesPictures, movies, voice memos and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows.• Files are s

121Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing th

122Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesB The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LEDThe light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 28, 111) used in the self-ti

123Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.StorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Ch

124Technical NotesError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for

125Error MessagesTechnical NotesPImage cannot be saved.Error occurred while recording picture.Format internal memory or memory card.113Camera has run

126Error MessagesTechnical NotesNFile contains no image data.File not created with COOLPIX P50.View file on computer or other device.–PThis file canno

127Error MessagesTechnical Notes* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.PRPrinter error.Check printer

2IntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,

128Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer

129TroubleshootingTechnical NotesElectronically Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the ca

130TroubleshootingTechnical NotesPictures are blurred. • Use flash.• Use high-sensitivity shooting mode.• Use electronic vibration reduction.• Use D.•

131TroubleshootingTechnical NotesPlaybackPictures appear smeared. Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 123Colors are unnatural. White balance setting is not app

132TroubleshootingTechnical NotesCannot record or play back voice memo.• Voice memos cannot be appended to movies.• Voice memos cannot be appended to

133Technical NotesSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX P50 Digital CameraTypeCompact digital cameraEffective pixels8.1 millionImage sensor1/2.5-in. CCD; total

134SpecificationsTechnical Notes* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measur

135SpecificationsTechnical NotesDock Insert PV-16B SpecificationsNikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance

136Technical NotesSupported Standards• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure comp

137Technical NotesIndexSymbolsR 39A Auto mode 18–25B High-sensitivity shooting mode 40y Scene mode 32b Portrait 33c Landscape 33e Night portrait 34z S

3Information and PrecautionsIntroductionNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that

138IndexTechnical NotesDusk/dawn (i) 35EElectronic VRediting 50movie recording 58still picture shooting 111Error messages 124–127Exif version 2.2 136E

139IndexTechnical NotesPP (programmed auto) mode 41Panorama 38–39Panorama assist (p) 38Party/indoor (f) 34PictBridge 71–77, 136Playback 24, 45–52full-

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4IntroductionParts of the CameraThe Camera BodyAttaching the Camera Strap1 243 5 610713891112Lens cover closed1Power switch/power-on lamp...

5Introduction61 23 4714 155 138910111217161 x (monitor) button...112 Autofocus (AF) lamp...

6Parts of the CameraIntroductionThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with

7Parts of the CameraIntroductionPlayback* Differs according to the selected movie option.1 Date of recording...1

Trademark Information• Microsoft and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

8IntroductionBasic OperationsThe Mode DialAlign the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.b Portrait, c Landscape, e Night portrait, y Scene

9Basic OperationsIntroductionThe Multi SelectorThis section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to

10Basic OperationsIntroductionThe d ButtonPress d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9).Help D

11Basic OperationsIntroductionThe x ButtonTo hide or show monitor indicators during shooting and playback, press x.With ShootingCurrent settingsFramin

12First StepsFirst StepsInserting Batteries1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from

13Inserting BatteriesFirst StepsB Replacing BatteriesTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening t

14First StepsSetting Display Language, Date and TimeA language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power

15Setting Display Language, Date and TimeFirst Steps5 Select your home time zone (A 108) and press k.6 Edit the date.• Press the multi selector H or I

16First StepsInserting Memory CardsPictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 52 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory card

17Inserting Memory CardsFirst StepsRemoving Memory CardsBefore removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monit

iIntroductionFirst StepsABasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModebceyShooting Suited for the SceneBHigh-Sensitivity Shooting ModeP MP and M ModescMor

18Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) ModeThis section des

19Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeIndicators Displayed in A (Auto) ModeC Electronic VRWhen

20Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 2 Frame a Picture1 Ready the camera.Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and o

21Step 2 Frame a PictureBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeUsing the ZoomUse the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press g (i) to zoom in s

22Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 3 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.The camera automatically focuses on the su

23Step 3 Focus and ShootBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeB During RecordingWhile pictures are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displa

24Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures (Playback Mode)Press c.The last picture shot will be d

25Step 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeC Playback ModeThe following options are available in full-frame playba

26Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeUsing the FlashThe flash has a range of about 0.5-5.9 m (1 ft. 7.6 in.-19 ft. 4.2 in.) when the camera is z

27Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeB Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommen

iiFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety b

28Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeShooting with the Self-timerThe camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for self-portra

29Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeChoosing a Focus ModeChoose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.Setting the Focus Mode1 P

30Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera

31Shooting Suited for the SceneShooting Suited for the SceneScene ModeCamera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type. Some sc

32Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneShooting in Scene Modesb (Portrait), c (Landscape), and e (Night Portrait) Modes1 Rotate the mode dial to b (

33Scene ModeShooting Suited for the SceneFeatures* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.C Icons Used for DescriptionsThe fo

34Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be sele

35Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.O: For tho

36Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light

37Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene1Other settings can be selected.2Also p (macro close-up) can be selected.* Other settings can be selected.O:F

iiiFor Your SafetyObserve caution when handling batteriesBatteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when h

38Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.Shooting Pictures for a PanoramaThe camera focuses on the subject in the cen

39Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scene4 Shoot the second picture.Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture.Repeat until you ha

40High-Sensitivity Shooting ModeHigh-Sensitivity Shooting ModeShooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting ModeIn high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity

41P and M ModesP and M ModesP (Programmed Auto) ModeThe camera automatically sets shutter speed and aperture.Adjust shooting menu settings such as whi

42P and M ModesM (Manual) ModeChoose this mode to control exposure with manual specification of shutter speed and aperture.Adjust shooting menu settin

43M (Manual) ModeP and M Modes5 Press the multi selector H or I to choose one of two aperture values.Repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter speed and a

44M (Manual) ModeP and M ModesD ExposureThe adjustment of shutter speed and aperture to achieve the intended brightness (exposure) is known as “adjust

45More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackPress f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 24) to display pictures in “

46More on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the c

47More on PlaybackEditing PicturesUse the COOLPIX P50 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 120). The editing features descri

ivFor Your SafetyUse appropriate cablesWhen connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the pur

48Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackD Original Pictures and Edited Copies• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original picture

49Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackEnhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-LightingD-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and co

50Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackCompensating Blurring After Shooting: Electronic VRBlurring in pictures shot without electronic VR enabled, and mark

51Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackCreating a Cropped Copy: CropThis function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (

52Editing PicturesMore on Playbackg Resizing Pictures: Small PictureCreate a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files

53Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackAdding Black Frame on Pictures: Black BorderThis function creates copies with black lines, along borders of pictures

54More on PlaybackVoice Memos: Recording and PlaybackUse the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures.Recording Voice Memos1 Di

55Voice Memos: Recording and PlaybackMore on PlaybackPlaying Voice MemosPictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated with p in full

56MoviesMoviesRecording MoviesTo shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, follow the steps below.1 Rotate the mode dial to D.Expo

57MoviesThe Movie Menu[Movie options] and [Electronic VR] (A 58) settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the mov

vNoticesNotice for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested

58The Movie MenuMoviesC Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames* Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory

59The Movie MenuMoviesTime-Lapse MoviesRecord flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons.1 Use the multi selector to choose [Movie options]

60The Movie MenuMoviesB Time-Lapse Movie• Flash mode (A 26), focus mode (A 29), and exposure compensation (A 30) cannot be adjusted after the first pi

61MoviesMovie PlaybackIn full-frame playback mode (A 24), movies are recognized by movie mode icons. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playbac

62Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingsMaking Voice RecordingsAudio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the

63Making Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingsOperations During Recording* The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible

64Voice RecordingsPlaying Voice Recordings1 Press c in the voice recording screen (A 62, step 3).2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired sound

65Voice RecordingsCopying Voice RecordingsCopy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a me

66Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a TVConnect the camera to a televisi

67Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a ComputerWhen the camera is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable, pi

viNoticesNotice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.ATTENTIONCet appareil numérique de la cla

68Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersTransferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer1 Start the computer to

69Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.Click [Start T

70Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersD Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files• Navigate to the f

71Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a PrinterUsers of PictBridge-compatible (A 136) printers can connect the camera direc

72Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting the Camera and Printer1 Turn off the camera.2 Turn on the printer

73Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersPrinting Pictures One at a TimeAfter connecting the camera to the printer co

74Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers6 Choose [Start print] and press k.7 Printing starts.Monitor display returns

75Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers4 Choose [Print selection], [Print all images] or [DPOF printing] and press

76Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Printing starts.Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when pr

77Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create

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78Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo

79Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a ImageLink-compatible PrinterSee documentation provided with your printer for inform

80Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting Options: The Shooting MenuThe shooting menu of P and M modes, and high-

81Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusDisplaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity MenuChoose P (programmed auto

82Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusr Image SizeChoose the size of pictures in pixels for recording. Pictures shot

83Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC Number of Exposures RemainingThe following table lists the approximate number

84Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusF Optimize ImageOptimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to

85Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusCustomizing Image Enhancement Options: [Custom]Select [Custom] to make separate

86Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusB White BalanceThe color of light reflected from an object varies with the colo

87Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusPreset ManualPreset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for lig