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 writ
viiiIntroductionDisposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in
80Playback FeaturesUsing ViewNX 2ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images.Install ViewNX
81Playback Features1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.• Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are d
82Playback Features4 Download the software.• When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download.• Follow the on-screen ins
83Playback FeaturesTransferring Images to the Computer1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.Choose one of the following methods:•Direct U
84Playback Features2 Transfer images to the computer.• Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on
85Playback FeaturesViewing ImagesStart ViewNX 2.• Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.• Consult online help for more informatio
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87Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording and Playing Back MoviesYou can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.Recording M
88Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording MoviesYou can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.1 Display the shooting scree
89Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Notes About Saving DataAfter taking pictures or recording movies, the number of exposures remaining or the remain
ixIntroductionFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in thei
90Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Notes About AutofocusAutofocus may not perform as expected (A 71). Should this occur, try the following:1. Set Au
91Recording and Playing Back MoviesFeatures That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Movie Menu)The following settings can be changed.Enter shooting
92Recording and Playing Back MoviesPlaying Back MoviesPress the c button to enter playback mode.Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A 91).
93Recording and Playing Back MoviesFunctions Available During PlaybackPlayback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor.Press the multi select
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95General Camera SetupGeneral Camera SetupThis chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu.For further details abo
96General Camera SetupFeatures That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Setup Menu)You can change the following settings by selecting z menu icon whe
97General Camera SetupLanguage Allows you to change the camera’s display language. E73TV settings Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings. E74Blin
E1E Reference SectionReference SectionThe Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera.ShootingUsing Easy Panorama
xIntroductionKeep out of reach of childrenParticular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into thei
E2Reference SectionUsing Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)Shooting with Easy Panorama* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.1 Select N
E3Reference Section3 Press the shutter-release button all the way, and then remove your finger from the shutter-release button.• I is displayed to ind
E4Reference SectionB Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting• The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at t
E5Reference SectionViewing Images Captured with Easy PanoramaSwitch to playback mode (A 30), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-fra
E6Reference SectionViewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)Viewing Images in a SequenceEach series of images captured using the fo
E7Reference SectionB Sequence Display Options• Select Sequence display options (E52) in the playback menu to set all sequences to be displayed using t
E8Reference SectionDeleting Images in a SequenceIf Sequence display options (E52) in the playback menu is set to Key picture only, images to be delete
E9Reference SectionEditing Still ImagesEditing FeaturesYou can use the following features to edit your images. Edited images are saved as separate fil
E10Reference SectionB Notes About Image Editing• This camera cannot edit images captured with another make or model of digital camera.• Images capture
E11Reference SectionQuick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and SaturationPress the multi selector H or I to select the amount of effect applied and then pr
xiIntroduction• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation.• If liquid from damag
E12Reference SectionD-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and ContrastYou can create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, bri
E13Reference SectionSkin Softening: Softening Skin TonesThe camera detects people’s faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones.1
E14Reference SectionFilter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the filter effect type and then press t
E15Reference Section2 Adjust the effect and then press the k button.• When using Soft: Press H or I to select the range of the effect.• When using Sel
E16Reference SectionSmall Picture: Reducing the Size of an ImageYou can create a small copy of the current image.1 Press the multi selector H or I to
E17Reference SectionCrop: Creating a Cropped CopyYou can create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with pla
E18Reference SectionC Image Size• As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced.• Images cropped to
E19Reference SectionEditing MoviesThe desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file (except movies recorded using p iFrame 540/
E20Reference Section5 When the settings are finished, press H or I to select m Save and then press the k button.6 Select Yes and then press the k butt
E21Reference SectionConnecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)Connect the camera to a TV to play back images or movies on the TV.If your T
xiiIntroductionCD-ROMsThe CD-ROMs included with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player cou
E22Reference Section3 Set the TV’s input to external video input.• See your TV’s documentation for details.4 Hold down the c button to turn on the cam
E23Reference SectionConnecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)Users of PictBridge-compatible (F21) printers can connect the camera directly to
E24Reference SectionConnecting the Camera to a Printer1 Turn off the camera.2 Turn on the printer.• Check printer settings.B Notes About Power Source•
E25Reference Section3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable.• Be sure that connectors are properly oriented, do not insert th
E26Reference SectionPrinting Individual ImagesAfter properly connecting the camera to the printer (E24), follow the procedures described below to prin
E27Reference Section4 Select Paper size and then press the k button.5 Select the desired paper size and then press the k button.• To specify paper siz
E28Reference SectionPrinting Multiple ImagesAfter properly connecting the camera to the printer (E24), follow the procedures described below to print
E29Reference SectionPrint selectionSelect which images will be printed (up to 99) and how many copies of each image will be printed (up to nine).• Pre
E30Reference Section5 Printing begins.• Monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2 when printing is complete.DPOF printingPrint images
E31Reference SectionThe Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)You can select the combination of image size and image qua
xiiiIntroductionNoticesNotice for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment
E32Reference SectionC Notes About Image Mode• The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.• Some settings cannot be used with other functions
E33Reference SectionWhite Balance (Adjusting Hue)The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brai
E34Reference SectionUsing Preset ManualPreset manual is used with unusual lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when th
E35Reference Section4 Frame the reference object in the measuring window.5 Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual.• The shutter is re
E36Reference SectionContinuous ShootingYou can change settings to continuous or BSS (best shot selector).Enter A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M
E37Reference SectionThe icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode (A 8). No icon is displayed when
E38Reference SectionISO SensitivityWhen ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures.Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker s
E39Reference SectionColor OptionsYou can adjust the colors when images are saved.The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the
E40Reference SectionThe Smart Portrait Menu• See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (E31) for information about Image mode.Skin SofteningYou can ch
E41Reference SectionSmile TimerThe camera detects people’s faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected.The icon for
xivIntroductionInterface CablesUse the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limi
E42Reference SectionThe Playback Menu• See “Editing Still Images” (E9) for information about image editing features.Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print
E43Reference Section2 Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each.• Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and t
E44Reference SectionB Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting InformationWhen the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option
E45Reference SectionSlide ShowYou can play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.”1 Us
E46Reference SectionProtectYou can protect selected images from accidental deletion.Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously prote
E47Reference SectionThe Image Selection ScreenWhen using one of the following features, a screen like that shown on the right is displayed when select
E48Reference Section3 Press the k button to apply image selection.• For some operations, such as when you have selected Copy > Selected images, a c
E49Reference SectionRotate ImageAfter shooting, you can change the orientation in which still images are displayed.Still images can be rotated 90 degr
E50Reference SectionCopy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)You can copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.1 Use the mul
E51Reference SectionB Notes About Copying Images• JPEG, MOV, and MPO files can be copied.• Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with anoth
xvIntroductionTable of ContentsIntroduction ... iiRead This First ...
E52Reference SectionSequence Display OptionsSelect the method used to display a series of images shot continuously (sequence; E6) when viewing them in
E53Reference SectionThe Movie MenuMovie OptionsYou can select the desired movie option for recording movies.Select either normal speed movies or HS (h
E54Reference SectionHS Movie OptionsRecorded movies are played back in slow motion or fast motion.➝ “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (
E55Reference SectionC Maximum Movie Recording TimeThe following table lists the approximate recording time available when using a 4 GB memory card.Act
E56Reference SectionRecording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. Movies recorded using an HS movi
E57Reference SectionB Notes About HS Movie• Sound is not recorded.• Zoom position, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked when you press the b
E58Reference SectionAutofocus ModeYou can select how the camera focuses in movie mode.• When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the sett
E59Reference SectionThe Setup MenuWelcome ScreenYou can configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.d button M z menu i
E60Reference SectionTime Zone and DateYou can set the camera clock.d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k buttonOption DescriptionDate and ti
E61Reference SectionSelecting the Travel Destination Time Zone1 Use the multi selector to select Time zone and then press the k button.2 Select x Trav
xviIntroductionShooting Features... 35G (Easy Auto) Mode ... 36Scene Mode (Sho
E62Reference Section4 Press J or K to select the travel destination time zone.• If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable the daylight s
E63Reference SectionMonitor SettingsYou can set the options below.Photo InfoYou can select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the mo
E64Reference SectionFraming grid+auto infoIn addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures.The fram
E65Reference SectionPrint Date (Imprinting Date and Time)The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the informa
E66Reference SectionB Notes About Print Date• Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time cannot be i
E67Reference SectionVibration ReductionYou can select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting. Vibration reduction allows you to reduce the
E68Reference SectionMotion DetectionYou can select the motion detection setting—which reduces the effects of subject movement and camera shake—used wh
E69Reference SectionAF AssistYou can enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit.d bu
E70Reference SectionSound SettingsYou can adjust the following sound settings.d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k buttonOption DescriptionButt
E71Reference SectionAuto OffIf no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode to
xviiIntroductionReference Section ... E1Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) ... E2Shoot
E72Reference SectionFormat Memory/Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.Formatting the internal memory or memory c
E73Reference SectionLanguageYou can select one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages.d button M z menu icon M Language M k buttonCz
E74Reference SectionTV SettingsYou can adjust settings for connection to a TV.d button M z menu icon M TV settings M k buttonOption DescriptionVideo m
E75Reference SectionBlink WarningYou can select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A 68) when sh
E76Reference SectionThe Blink Warning ScreenWhen the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations describe
E77Reference SectionEye-Fi UploadYou can select whether or not the camera’s Eye-Fi card (available from third-party manufacturers) sends images to you
E78Reference SectionReset AllWhen Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values.Basic Shooting FunctionsScene ModeSpec
E79Reference SectionSmart Portrait MenuShooting MenuMovie MenuSetup MenuOption Default valueSkin softening (E40) OnSmile timer (E41) OnBlink proof (E
E80Reference SectionOthers• Selecting Reset all also resets the camera’s file numbering (E83). After a reset, the camera determines the largest file n
E81Reference Section- Setup menu: Settings for image registered for Welcome screen (E59), Time zone and date (E60), Language (E73), Video mode for TV
Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX L820Let your camera take overG (Easy Auto) Mode... A 36When you aim th
xviiiIntroductionThe Setup Menu ... E59Welcome Screen... E59Time Zone
E82Reference SectionBattery TypeTo ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 22), select the type that matches the batteries currently
E83Reference SectionFile and Folder NamesImages and movies are assigned file names as follows.• Files are saved in folders named with a folder number
E84Reference Section• If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 images, or an image is numbered 9999, no further images can be captured u
E85Reference SectionOptional Accessories* When using EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries with the camera, charge the batteries four at a time using Ba
E86Reference SectionError MessagesDisplay Cause/SolutionAO (flashes)Clock not set.Set date and time.E60Battery exhausted. Replace the batteries. 14The
E87Reference SectionCard is not formatted. Format card?YesNoMemory card has not been formatted for use in the camera.Formatting deletes all data saved
E88Reference SectionCannot record movie.Time out error while saving movie on the memory card.Select a memory card with faster write speed.16Memory con
E89Reference SectionUnable to create panorama. Could not shoot using easy panorama.Shooting with easy panorama may not be possible in the following si
E90Reference SectionLens errorThe lens cap may be attached, or a lens error has occurred.Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, then turn the c
E91Reference Section* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.Printer error: file corruptAn error caused
1Parts of the CameraParts of the CameraThis chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor.The Ca
F1Technical Notes and IndexTechnical Notes and IndexCaring for the Product...F2The Camera...
F2Technical Notes and IndexCaring for the ProductThe CameraTo ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Nikon camera, observe the following precauti
F3Technical Notes and IndexB Turn the Camera off Before Removing the Batteries, AC Adapter, or Memory CardRemoving the batteries, AC adapter, or memor
F4Technical Notes and IndexB Charging Rechargeable Batteries• Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining, or batteries of a diffe
F5Technical Notes and IndexMemory Cards• Use only Secure Digital memory cards. Approved memory cards ➝ F20• Observe the precautions noted in the docum
F6Technical Notes and IndexCleaning and StorageCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.LensWhen cleaning the lens, avoid touc
F7Technical Notes and IndexStorageRemove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period. To prevent mold or malfunction and to en
F8Technical Notes and IndexTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your
F9Technical Notes and IndexMonitor content is hard to see.• Adjust monitor brightness.• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.96, E63F6Date and time of reco
2Parts of the CameraThe Camera Body131476584332112 119101Zoom control... 27f : Wide-angle ...
F10Technical Notes and IndexShooting IssuesProblem Cause/Solution ACannot switch to shooting mode.Disconnect HDMI cable or USB cable.78, 83,E21,E24No
F11Technical Notes and IndexImages are blurred.• Use flash.• Increase the ISO sensitivity value.• Enable vibration reduction or motion detection.• Use
F12Technical Notes and IndexAF-assist illuminator does not light.Off is selected for AF assist in the setup menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light
F13Technical Notes and IndexPlayback IssuesSkin tones are not softened.• In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be smoothed.• Use Skin
F14Technical Notes and IndexCannot use quick retouch, D-Lighting, skin softening, filter effects, small picture, or crop.• These options cannot be use
F15Technical Notes and IndexImages to be printed are not displayed.• Memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card.• Remove the memory card
F16Technical Notes and IndexSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX L820 Digital CameraTypeCompact digital cameraNumber of effective pixels16.0 millionImage senso
F17Technical Notes and IndexStorageMediaInternal memory (approx. 65 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cardFile systemDCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF, and MPF compliantFile
F18Technical Notes and IndexBuilt-in flashRange(ISO sensitivity: Auto)[W]: Approx. 0.5–6.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–19 ft)[T]: Approx. 1.5–6.0 m (5–19 ft)Flash c
F19Technical Notes and Index• Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume fresh LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries and an ambient temperature of 23
3Parts of the Camera11 101258943271613 14 151 Monitor ... 82A (shooting mode) but
F20Technical Notes and IndexApproved Memory CardsThe following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.•
F21Technical Notes and IndexSupported Standards• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to e
F22Technical Notes and IndexTrademark Information• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Co
F23Technical Notes and IndexIndexSymbolsR ... 45g Telephoto...
F24Technical Notes and IndexBlack and white copy n ... 41Black-and-white ... 65, E39Blink proo
F25Technical Notes and IndexFocus area... 28Focus indicator ...
F26Technical Notes and IndexNNight landscape j ... 40Night portrait e...
F27Technical Notes and IndexShooting menu ... 64, E31Shooting mode button... 3Shutter
F28
4Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera Strap and Lens CapAttach the Lens Cap LC-CP28 to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.At
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 writ
5Parts of the CameraRaising and Lowering the FlashPress the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash.• Flash settings ➝ “Using the Flash (Flash Mode
6Parts of the CameraUsing Menus (d Button)You can use the multi selector and the k button to navigate the menus.1 Press the d button.• The menu is dis
7Parts of the Camera5 Press H or I to select an item in the menu.6 Press the k button.• The settings for the item you selected are displayed.7 Press H
8Parts of the CameraThe Monitor• The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s setti
9Parts of the Camera1 Shooting mode...36, 37, 47, 49, 522 Macro mode ... 593
iIntroductionParts of the CameraThe Basics of Shooting and PlaybackShooting FeaturesPlayback FeaturesRecording and Playing Back MoviesGeneral Camera S
10Parts of the CameraPlayback Mode1 m 0 s1m 0s9 9 9 / 9 9 9999/ 9991 m 0 s1m 0s9 9 9 9 /9 9 9 99999/99999 9 9 9 .J P G9999.JPG9 9 9 / 9 9 9
11Parts of the Camera1 Date of recording ... 182 Time of recording...
13The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackThe Basics of Shooting and PlaybackPreparationPreparation 1 Insert the Batteries ...
14The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackPreparation 1 Insert the Batteries1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.• Before opening the battery-
15The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackB Removing the Batteries• Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off
16The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackPreparation 2 Insert a Memory Card1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.• Whe
17The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackRemoving the Memory CardTurn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off be
18The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackPreparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and TimeWhen the camera is turned on for the first time, the langua
19The Basics of Shooting and Playback4 Press J or K to select your home time zone and then press the k button.• Press H to enable daylight saving time
iiIntroductionIntroductionRead This FirstThank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L820 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the info
20The Basics of Shooting and Playback8 Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, then press the A button.• The lens extends and the shooting-mode
21The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting• You can change these settings using the Language (
22The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 1 Turn the Camera On1 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera.• The lens extend
23The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackTurning the Camera On and Off• Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. • When the camera is turned on, the po
24The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 2 Select a Shooting Mode1 Press the A button.• The shooting-mode selection menu, which allows you to select
25The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackAvailable Shooting ModesG Easy auto mode (A 36)The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you f
26The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 3 Frame a Picture1 Hold the camera steady.• Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away fro
27The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackUsing the ZoomRotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom.• To zoom in closer to the subject, rotate the zoo
28The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 4 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 29).• When a face is detected:The camera focu
29The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackThe Shutter-release ButtonPress halfwayTo set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the sh
iiiIntroductionAbout This ManualIf you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 13).To learn about the
30The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 5 Play Back Images1 Press the c (playback) button.• The camera switches to playback mode and the last image
31The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC Viewing Images• Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the previous i
32The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 6 Delete Images1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor.2 Press the multi
33The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and
35Shooting FeaturesShooting FeaturesThis chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mo
36Shooting FeaturesG (Easy Auto) ModeThe camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture.Automatic Scene SelectionThe cam
37Shooting FeaturesScene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for
38Shooting FeaturesTo View a Description of Each SceneSelect the desired scene from the scene selection screen and rotate the zoom control (A 2) to g
39Shooting Featurese Night portrait• The flash always fires. Raise the flash before shooting.• After you select e Night portrait, select Y Hand-held o
ivIntroductionOther Information• Symbols and ConventionsTo make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are
40Shooting Featuresh Sunset• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.i Dusk/dawn• The focus area or focus indicator (A 9) always tur
41Shooting Featuresu Food• Macro mode (A 59) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can shoot.• You can adj
42Shooting Featureso Backlighting• After you select o Backlighting, set HDR (high dynamic range) compositing to On or Off on the next screen.• The cam
43Shooting Featuresp Easy panorama• You can take a panorama picture simply by moving the camera in the desired direction.• After you select p Easy pan
44Shooting FeaturesO 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, th
45Shooting Featuress 3D photography• The camera captures one image for each eye to simulate a 3D image on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor.• After taking
46Shooting FeaturesB Playing Back 3D Images• 3D images cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. Only the left eye image of a 3D image is dis
47Shooting FeaturesSpecial Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)Effects can be applied to images when shooting.* The icon of the last effect s
48Shooting Features• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.• When Selective color is selected, press the multi selector H or I to
49Shooting FeaturesSmart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces)When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without p
vIntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,
50Shooting FeaturesChanging Smart Portrait Mode Settings• Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 53) ➝ Flash mode (A 54), self-timer (A
51Shooting FeaturesUsing Skin SofteningWhen the shutter is released in one of the following shooting modes, the camera detects one or more person’s fa
52Shooting FeaturesA (Auto) ModeUsed for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A 65) to suit the shooting conditions and th
53Shooting FeaturesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorWhen shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, or K can be used to set the following f
54Shooting FeaturesUsing the Flash (Flash Modes)In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take pictures with the flash by raising the
55Shooting FeaturesAvailable Flash Modes• Lower the flash when you do not want the flash to fire. When the flash is lowered, W is displayed in the mon
56Shooting FeaturesB Lowering the FlashPush the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use (A 5).C The Flash Lamp
57Shooting FeaturesUsing the Self-timerThe camera’s self-timer can release the shutter about 10 seconds after you press the shutter-release button.The
58Shooting Features4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.• The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the
59Shooting FeaturesUsing Macro ModeWhen using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as about 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.This feature
viIntroductionBefore Taking Important PicturesBefore taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip
60Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Using the FlashThe flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).C Aut
61Shooting FeaturesAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)You can adjust overall image brightness.1 Press the multi selector K (o exposure compen
62Shooting FeaturesDefault SettingsDefault settings for each shooting mode are described below.Flash1(A 54)Self-timer(A 57)Macro(A 59)Exposure compens
63Shooting Features1Setting is used when the flash is raised.2The setting cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropria
64Shooting FeaturesFeatures That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu)When shooting, you can set the following features by pressing the
65Shooting FeaturesAvailable Shooting MenusOption DescriptionAImage modeAllows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when
66Shooting FeaturesFeatures That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyCertain features cannot be used simultaneously.Restricted functionOption DescriptionFlas
67Shooting FeaturesMotion detectionFlash mode (A 54) When the flash fires, Motion detection is disabled.Continuous (A 65)When Continuous H: 120 fps, C
68Shooting FeaturesFocusingUsing Face DetectionIn the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on people’s face
69Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Face Detection• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the su
viiIntroductionNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or r
70Shooting FeaturesFocus LockWhen the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject
71Shooting FeaturesB Subjects Not Suitable for AutofocusThe camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subj
73Playback FeaturesPlayback FeaturesThis chapter describes the features that are available when playing back images.Playback Zoom ...
74Playback FeaturesPlayback ZoomRotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 30) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in
75Playback FeaturesThumbnail Display, Calendar DisplayRotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 30) displays images in “contac
76Playback FeaturesFeatures That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Playback Menu)When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playb
77Playback Features1Images are edited and saved with a new file name. Certain restrictions apply (E10). For example, images captured using Easy panora
78Playback FeaturesConnecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterYou can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to
79Playback FeaturesViewing images on a TV E21You can view the camera’s images and movies on a TV.Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs
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