Nikon P7000 User Manual

EnUser’s ManualDIGITAL CAMERA

viiiTable of ContentsBasic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode... 24Step 1 Turn the Ca

86Selecting the Focus Area (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingShooting with Face PriorityThe camera automatically detects and focuses on a face.The fac

87Selecting the Focus Area (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingB Notes on Face Priority• When Face priority is selected for AF area mode, the setting au

88Selecting the Focus Area (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingFocusing on Moving Subjects for Shooting (Subject Tracking)To focus on moving subjects, s

89Selecting the Focus Area (A, B, C, D Modes)More on Shooting4Press the shutter-release button to take the picture.• If the camera focuses on the focu

90More on ShootingShooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)While shooting in A, B, C, D, E, F and N (A112), the shooting menu contains the fo

91Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingDisplaying the Shooting MenuChoose A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto),

92Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingPicture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)Change the settings for image recording a

93Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingCustomizing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual AdjustCOOLP

94Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingQuick adjust 1Adjust the sharpness, contrast and saturation levels automatically.

95Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on Shooting1 Quick adjust is not available in Neutral, Monochrome, Custom 1 and Custom 2. The

ixTable of ContentsChecking the Picture Brightness Distribution (A, B, C, D Modes) ...82Selecting the Focus Area (A, B,

96Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingCustom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)Customized picture editing

97Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on Shooting4Choose the registration destination and press the k button.• The COOLPIX Custom P

98Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingMeteringThe process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the ex

99Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingContinuousChange the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector

100Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingB Notes on Continuous Shooting• Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at th

101Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on Shooting2Choose the interval between each shot and press the k button.• The maximum amoun

102Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingAutofocus ModeChoose how the camera focuses.C Note on Autofocus ModeThis feature

103Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingNoise Reduction FilterSet the strength of the noise reduction function that is no

104Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingDistortion ControlChoose whether to correct the peripheral distortion that occurs

105Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingB Notes on the Wide-angle Converter for Shooting• Set Wide-angle converter to On

xTable of ContentsEditing Pictures ...

106Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingActive D-Lighting“Active D-Lighting” preserves details in highlights and shadows,

107Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingZoom MemoryWhen the zoom control is operated while pressing the w button, the cam

108Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingFunctions that Cannot be Applied SimultaneouslyThe flash mode, the focus mode, th

109Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingISO sensitivity Continuous (A99)When shooting in Multi-shot 16, ISO sensitivity i

110Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingContinuous/Auto bracketingPicture Control (A92)White balance bracketing cannot be

111Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingB More InformationSee “Notes on Digital Zoom” (A178) for more information.Digital

112More on ShootingE, F and N (User Setting Modes)Up to three setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (user settings) can be saved

113E, F and N (User Setting Modes)More on ShootingSave the Settings in E, F or N The frequently used settings for shooting can be changed and saved in

114E, F and N (User Setting Modes)More on ShootingShooting in E, F or N (User Setting) ModeRotate the mode dial to E, F or N to retrieve the settings

115More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackOperations in Full-Frame PlaybackIn shooting mode, press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode and play ba

xiTable of ContentsBasic Camera Setup ...

116More on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackRotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A30, 115) to display pic

117Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackMore on PlaybackC Icons on the ThumbnailsWhen pictures with Print set (A123) and Protect (A129) settin

118More on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomRotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A30) to zoom in on the current pic

119More on PlaybackViewing Pictures by Date (List by Date)In list by date mode, pictures taken on the same date can be played back. • In full-frame pl

120Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date)More on PlaybackOperations in List by Date ModeThe following operations are possible from the list by date s

121Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date)More on PlaybackList by Date MenusIn list by date mode, press the d button to enable the following operation

122More on PlaybackPlayback Options: Playback MenuThe following options are available in playback menu.k Quick retouch A135Easily create retouched ima

123Playback Options: Playback MenuMore on PlaybackDisplaying the Playback MenuPress the d button to display the menu, use the rotary multi selector to

124Playback Options: Playback MenuMore on Playback2Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99) and number of copies (up to nine per picture).• Rotate

125Playback Options: Playback MenuMore on PlaybackB Notes on Print Set• When setting a print order in list by date mode and pictures other than those

xiiTable of ContentsTechnical Notes and Index ...

126Playback Options: Playback MenuMore on Playbackb Slide ShowView pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide sh

127Playback Options: Playback MenuMore on Playbackc Delete: Deleting Multiple PicturesDelete a picture. Multiple pictures can also be deleted.B Notes

128Playback Options: Playback MenuMore on PlaybackSelecting PicturesThe picture selection screen, as shown on the right, is displayed in the following

129Playback Options: Playback MenuMore on Playback2Press H or I to select ON or OFF (or the number of copies).• When ON is selected, a check mark is d

130Playback Options: Playback MenuMore on Playbackf Rotate ImageChange the orientation of pictures played back in the camera’s monitor after shooting.

131Playback Options: Playback MenuMore on PlaybackhCopy: Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory CardCopy pictures between the internal memory

132More on PlaybackVoice Memos: Recording and PlaybackUse the built-in or external microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full

133Editing PicturesEditing PicturesPicture Editing FunctionsImages can be easily edited with this camera using the functions below. Edited images are

134Picture Editing FunctionsEditing PicturesC Restrictions on Picture EditingThe following limitations apply when editing pictures that were created b

135Editing PicturesEditing Picturesk Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and SaturationEasily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation h

1IntroductionIntroductionAbout This ManualThank you for your purchase of Nikon COOLPIX P7000 digital camera. This manual is written to help you enjoy

136Editing PicturesEditing PicturesI D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and ContrastCreate copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dar

137Editing PicturesEditing Picturesg Small Picture: Resizing PicturesCreate a small copy of the picture taken. Suitable for displaying on web pages or

138Editing PicturesEditing Picturesj Black Border: Adding a Black Border to PicturesThis function creates black borders along the border of a picture.

139Editing PicturesEditing Picturese Skin Softening: Making Skin Appear SmootherSkin softening can be applied to faces that are detected in pictures a

140Editing PicturesEditing Pictures4Confirm the results.• Up to 12 faces, in order of proximity to the center of the frame, can be enhanced.• When mul

141Editing PicturesEditing PicturesR Straighten: Compensating for Picture SlantingCompensate for the slanting of shot pictures. Pictures edited with t

142Editing PicturesEditing PicturesS Miniature Effect: Setting Close-up Miniature EffectsCreate a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Pictur

143Editing PicturesEditing PicturesF NRW (RAW) Processing: Creating JPEG Images from NRW ImagesCreate JPEG-format copies by performing RAW processing

144Editing PicturesEditing Pictures4Set the NRW (RAW) processing parameters.• Apply the settings below while checking the image and rotating the zoom

145Editing PicturesEditing Picturesa Crop: Cropping PicturesCreate a copy containing only the portion visible on the monitor when u is displayed with

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

146Movie Recording and PlaybackMovie Recording and PlaybackRecording MoviesHigh-definition movies can be shot with sound.• Regardless of the remaining

147Recording MoviesMovie Recording and PlaybackB Notes on Movie Recording• When recording a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed c

148Recording MoviesMovie Recording and PlaybackSelecting a Movie Type to ShootYou can choose the type of movie to shoot. The higher the resolution and

149Recording MoviesMovie Recording and PlaybackC Maximum Movie LengthAll figures are approximate. The maximum movie length varies with the make of the

150Recording MoviesMovie Recording and PlaybackAutofocus ModeChoose how the camera focuses when recording movies.Wind Noise ReductionSet whether or no

151Movie Recording and PlaybackMovie PlaybackIn full-frame playback mode (A30), movies can be recognized by a movie options icon (A148). To play a mov

152Movie PlaybackMovie Recording and PlaybackEditing MoviesYou can extract only the required parts of a movie and save as a separate file.1Play back a

153Movie PlaybackMovie Recording and PlaybackB Notes on Editing Movies• Once a movie is created through editing, it cannot be used again for extractin

154Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a TVConnect the camera to a televis

155Connecting to a TVConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers3Tune the television to the video channel.• See the documentation provided with

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

156Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a ComputerUse the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy (t

157Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersTransferring Images from a Camera to a Computer1Start the computer to whic

158Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed on

159Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers6Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options Sourc

160Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersC Transferring Images Using a Computer’s Card Slot or a Commercially-avail

161Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a PrinterUsers of PictBridge-compatible (A220) printers can connect the camera direc

162Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting the Camera and Printer1Turn off the camera.2Turn on the printer.

163Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersPrinting Pictures One at a TimeAfter connecting the camera to the printer c

164Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers6Choose Start print and press the k button.7Printing starts.• The monitor d

165Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers4Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k

4IntroductionParts of the CameraCamera Body24232122213485 6 7920191714 161513 1825 2610 11 12Built-in flash raised1 Eyelet for camera strap ...

166Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5Printing starts.• The monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when

167Basic Camera SetupBasic Camera SetupSetup MenuThe setup menu contains the following options.Welcome screenA169Choose whether or not to display the

168Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupDisplaying the Setup MenuChoose the z (Setup) tab in the menu screen.1Press the d button to display the menu screen.2Pr

169Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup3Press H or I to select the z tab.4Press K or the k button.• The setup menu items can now be selected.• Use the rotary

170Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupDateSet the camera’s internal clock.Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone1Use the rotary multi selector to choose Ti

171Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup3Press K.• The time zone selection screen is displayed.4Press J or K to choose the travel destination (Time zone).• The

172Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupD Time ZonesThe camera supports the time zones listed below.For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock

173Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupMonitor SettingsChange the settings for the options below.B Notes on Monitor Display Settings• The display options are

174Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupDate ImprintThe shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting. This information can be pr

175Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupVibration ReductionSet the vibration reduction for taking still pictures and movies. Use to correct blur, which is caus

5Parts of the CameraIntroduction 321 45 7 118 91061312 14 1615 17 18 22 231920 2124Bottom of camera1 External microphone connector ... 1462 Eyelet f

176Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupMotion DetectionEnable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still

177Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupAF AssistEnable or disable the AF-assist illumination that assists the autofocus when the lighting is poor.B Note on th

178Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupDigital ZoomEnable or disable the digital zoom.B Notes on Digital Zoom• When the digital zoom is in effect, AF area mod

179Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupZoom SpeedSet the zoom operation speed. Slow down the zoom speed to minimize the recording of the zoom operating noise

180Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupRecord OrientationSet whether or not to record the orientation data with the picture when shooting.The orientation data

181Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupAuto OffIf no operations are performed for a certain period while the camera is on, the monitor is turned off to save p

182Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupFormat Memory/Format CardFormat the internal memory or a memory card.Formatting Internal MemoryTo format the internal m

183Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupLanguageChoose one of 24 languages for displaying the camera menus and messages.TV SettingsAdjust the settings for conn

184Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupBuilt-in ND FilterWhen the camera’s built-in ND filter is used, the amount of light that enters the camera while shooti

185Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupAE/AF Lock ButtonChoose the function to be performed when the AE-L/AF-L button (A11) is pressed during still picture sh

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

6Parts of the CameraIntroductionMonitorPress the x (monitor) button to switch between displaying and hiding information (A14). The displayed informati

186Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupFn ButtonChoose the function to be performed when the shutter-release button is pressed while pressing the w button (A1

187Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupAv/Tv ButtonChoose the function to be performed when the Av/Tv button (A9) is pressed.Customize My MenuRegister frequen

188Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupRegistering into My Menu1Use the rotary multi selector to choose the menu item and press the k button.• The menu item s

189Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupBlink WarningChoose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face priority (A86) in the following shooting

190Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupOperating the Did someone blink? ScreenThe following operations can be performed when the Did someone blink? screen is

191Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupReset AllWhen Reset is selected, the camera settings are restored to the default values.Pop-up MenuShooting in the Scen

192Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupQuick MenuShooting MenuOption Default valueImage quality (A68) NormalImage size (A70) M 3648×2736Movie options (A148) H

193Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupSetup MenuOption Default valueWelcome screen (A169) NoneImage review (A173) OnBrightness (A173) 3Monitor settings (A173

194Setup MenuBasic Camera SetupOthers• Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A203) in the memory. After resetting, numbering continu

195Caring for the CameraCaring for the CameraCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautio

7Parts of the CameraIntroduction1The icons vary with the shooting mode.2 The view or hide setting for the virtual horizon, histogram and framing grid

196Caring for the CameraCaring for the CameraC The Battery• Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. D

197Caring for the CameraCaring for the CameraCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.Lens/viewfinderAvoid touching glass part

198Caring for the CameraCaring for the CameraStorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera

199Technical Notes and IndexTechnical Notes and IndexOptional AccessoriesRechargeable batteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14Battery charger Batter

200Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes and Index* When using in other countries, use a commercially available plug adapter as necessary. For more info

201Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes and IndexB Converter and Adapter Ring• Be sure to set Wide-angle converter (A104) to On.• Do not attach lens ho

202Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes and IndexUsing Speedlights (External Flash Unit)The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe, allowing Speedli

203Technical Notes and IndexFile and Folder NamesPictures, movies and voice memos are assigned file names as follows.• A folder for storing files is a

204File and Folder NamesTechnical Notes and Index• In Panorama assist (A55), a folder is created for each shooting session using the following naming

205Technical Notes and IndexError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed on the monitor, as well as the sol

8Parts of the CameraIntroductionPlayback* The icons vary with the settings used for shooting.999/999999/999999/9999999.JPG9999.JPG9999.JPG12:0012:0012

206Error MessagesTechnical Notes and IndexNOut of memory.Memory card is full.• Choose lower image quality or smaller image size.• Delete pictures and

207Error MessagesTechnical Notes and IndexNMemory contains no images.No pictures in the internal memory or memory card.• Pictures stored in the intern

208Error MessagesTechnical Notes and IndexNPress the flash pop-up button to raise the flash.The built-in flash is lowered when the scene mode is Night

209Error MessagesTechnical Notes and Index* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.PRPrinter error: che

210Technical Notes and IndexTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your

211TroubleshootingTechnical Notes and IndexElectronically Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear on the monitor

212TroubleshootingTechnical Notes and IndexShootingProblem Cause/SolutionACannot set to shooting modeDisconnect the audio/video cable, HDMI cable or U

213TroubleshootingTechnical Notes and IndexZoom does not operate.•On is selected for Wide-angle converter in the shooting menu.• When the lens ring is

214TroubleshootingTechnical Notes and IndexRandomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image.As the subject is dark, shutter speed is too slow o

215TroubleshootingTechnical Notes and IndexPlaybackCannot set COOLPIX Picture Control.Another function that is set now is restricting COOLPIX Picture

9IntroductionBasic OperationsCommand DialYou can rotate the command dial to select items from a menu screen or to set any of the following functions.F

216TroubleshootingTechnical Notes and IndexNikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected to a computer.• Camera is off.• Battery is exhaust

217Technical Notes and IndexSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX P7000 Digital CameraType Compact digital cameraEffective pixels 10.1 millionImage sensor 1/1.7

218SpecificationsTechnical Notes and IndexISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)• ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400)

219SpecificationsTechnical Notes and Index• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-

220SpecificationsTechnical Notes and IndexBattery Charger MH-24B Specifications• Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain.

221SpecificationsTechnical Notes and IndexApproved Memory CardsThe following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in

222Technical Notes and IndexIndexSymbolsR 57g AE-L/AF-L button 11, 185G AF area mode 12, 84C Aperture-priority auto mode 60, 64k (apply selection) but

223IndexTechnical Notes and IndexContrast 94Converter lens 199COOLPIX Custom Picture Control 96COOLPIX Picture Control 92Copy n 54Crop 145, 152Custom

224IndexTechnical Notes and IndexManual focus 40, 42Manual mode 65Memory capacity 24Memory card 22, 221Memory card slot 22Metering 98Microphone 132, 1

225IndexTechnical Notes and IndexShooting 24, 44Shooting date information 14, 82Shooting menu 90Shooting with Face Priority 86Shutter sound 179Shutter

10Basic OperationsIntroductionQuick Menu Dial and Quick Menu ButtonRotate the quick menu dial to align the mark with the function that you want to set

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

11Basic OperationsIntroductiong (AE-L/AF-L) ButtonWhen shooting still pictures, instead of pressing the shutter-release button halfway, you can use th

12Basic OperationsIntroductionRotary Multi SelectorOperate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (H), down (I), left (J) or right (K) on

13Basic OperationsIntroductiond ButtonPress the d button to display the menu and to select options for the menu items.• Use the rotary multi selector

14Basic OperationsIntroductionSwitching Between Tabs in the Menu ScreenIn the menu screen that is displayed when the d button is pressed (A13), choose

15Basic OperationsIntroduction1 Available when the mode dial is set to A, B, C, D, E, F or N.2 The shutter does not click when the focus is not locked

iIntroductionFirst StepsBasic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeMore on ShootingMore on PlaybackEditing PicturesMovie Recording and PlaybackConne

16First StepsFirst StepsCharging the BatteryCharge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (supplied) using the Battery Charger MH-24 (supplied).1Prep

17Charging the BatteryFirst Steps4When charging is complete, remove the battery, and then disconnect the Battery Charger from the electrical outlet.B

18First StepsInserting the BatteryInsert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (supplied) into the camera.• Charge the battery before first use or whe

19Inserting the BatteryFirst StepsRemoving the BatteryBefore opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off (A19) and confirm

20First StepsSetting the Display Language, Date and TimeDialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camer

21Setting the Display Language, Date and TimeFirst Steps5Set the date and time.• To choose an item: Press K or J (selected in the following order: D (

22First StepsInserting the Memory CardThe recorded data is stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 79 MB) or on commercially available Secure

23Inserting the Memory CardFirst StepsB Formatting a Memory CardIf the message on the right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use

24Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeBasic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeStep 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) ModeThis sec

25Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) ModeBasic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeIndicators Displayed in A (Auto) ModeTo turn on the m

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

26Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeStep 2 Frame a Picture1Ready the camera.• Hold the camera steadily in both hands.• Keep your fingers, h

27Step 2 Frame a PictureBasic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeUsing the ZoomRotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom.Rotate in the

28Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeStep 3 Focus and Shoot1Press the shutter-release button halfway.• When the button is pressed halfway (A

29Step 3 Focus and ShootBasic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeB During RecordingWhile the AF lamp or the indicator showing the number of exposu

30Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeStep 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures (Playback Mode)Press the c (Playback) button.• The

31Step 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesBasic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeDeleting Unnecessary Pictures1Press the l button to delete the pict

32Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeUsing the FlashIn dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with a flash by

33Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeSetting the Flash Mode1Press the K (flash pop-up) button.• Built-in flash is raised.• Wh

34Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeB Shooting When Lighting is Poor or When the Flash is Set to W (Off)• Use of a tripod is

35Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeTaking Pictures with the Self-TimerThe self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing th

iiiFor Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the batteryThe battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions wh

36Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeTaking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smile Timer)The camera detects smiling faces using face detection and

37Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smile Timer)Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode5Press the shutter-release button when the required pictu

38Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeShooting with Remote ControlUse the remote control ML-L3 (available separately) (A200) to release the s

39Shooting with Remote ControlBasic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode4Aim the transmitter at the infrared receiver on the front or rear of the c

40Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeUsing Focus ModeChoose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.Focus Modes Available in E

41Using Focus ModeBasic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeSetting the Focus Mode1Press p (focus mode) on the rotary multi selector.• The focus mo

42Using Focus ModeBasic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeUsing Manual FocusAvailable when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D, E, F, N or O (low noi

43Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeAdjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)When exposure compensation is set for shooting, the bri

44More on ShootingMore on ShootingSelecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)When the mode dial is rotated next to the mark, the camera switches to the corr

45More on ShootingSelecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)You can shoot with settings suitable for the scene simply by choosing one of the following

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

46Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)More on ShootingShooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)By simply framing a pict

47Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)More on ShootingB Notes on Scene Auto Selector• The digital zoom is not available.• Depending upon shootin

48Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)More on ShootingSelecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features)See “Shooting in the Scene Selected by t

49Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)More on Shooting* E (manual focus) can be selected.1 Fixed to fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduct

50Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)More on Shooting1 May automatically switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be sele

51Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)More on Shooting1 Other settings can be selected.2 The self-timer and remote control are available.* The s

52Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)More on Shooting1 Other settings can be selected. Note that when shooting with the flash, the flash may be

53Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)More on Shooting* The self-timer and remote control are available.u FoodUse this mode when taking pictures

54Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)More on Shooting1 The self-timer and remote control are available.2 D (Macro close-up) can be selected.* T

55Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)More on Shooting* The self-timer and remote control are available.1 Other settings can be selected.2 The s

vNoticesNotices for Customers in the U.S.A.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

56Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)More on ShootingTaking Pictures for a PanoramaThe camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame

57Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)More on Shooting5Shoot the second picture.• Match the outline of the next picture so that 1/3 of the frame

58More on ShootingShooting Low-lit Scenes (Low Noise Night Mode)The ISO sensitivity is controlled automatically to a high level. This allows you to ca

59Shooting Low-lit Scenes (Low Noise Night Mode)More on ShootingB Notes on Low Noise Night Mode• Although vibration is reduced even in low-lit environ

60More on ShootingSetting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)A, B, C, D ModesBy rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the followi

61Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingD Shutter Speed and Aperture ValueThe same exposure can be achieved with differe

62Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingA (Programmed Auto) ModeThe camera sets the shutter speed and aperture value aut

63Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingB (Shutter-Priority Auto) ModeThe user chooses the shutter speed; the camera sel

64Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingC (Aperture-Priority Auto) ModeThe user chooses the aperture value; the camera s

65Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingD (Manual) ModeThe user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value.• The

viNoticesNotice for Customers in the State of CaliforniaWARNINGHandling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the Stat

66Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on Shooting4Focus and shoot.• In the default setting, the camera automatically selects one

67More on ShootingChanging the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)While shooting in A, B, C, D, E, F and N, you can set the follo

68Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on Shootinga Choosing the Image Quality and the Image SizeYou can set the

69Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingC COOLPIX P7000 NRW (RAW) images• The extension of the image ta

70Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingImage SizeYou can set the JPEG image size (amount of pixels) fo

71Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingC Number of Exposures RemainingThe following table lists the ap

72Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on Shooting1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, “9999

73Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingSetting the Image Quality and the Image Size1Rotate the quick m

74Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on Shootingb Setting the ISO SensitivitySetting the ISO sensitivity to a h

75Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingSetting the ISO Sensitivity1Rotate the quick menu dial to b and

viiTable of ContentsFor Your Safety ...

76Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on Shootingc Matching Image Colors with Colors as Seen with the Naked Eye

77Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingSetting the White Balance1Rotate the quick menu dial to c and p

78Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingC Color TemperatureThe perceived color of a light source varies

79Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingPreset ManualUse when you want to make pictures shot under unus

80Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on Shootingd Continuous Shooting while Changing the Shutter Speed, ISO Sen

81Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingSetting the Bracketing1Rotate the quick menu dial to d and pres

82More on ShootingChecking the Picture Brightness Distribution (A, B, C, D Modes)“Tone level information” is displayed automatically each time the shu

83Checking the Picture Brightness Distribution (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingC Histogram and Shooting Information Displays of Tone Level Informati

84More on ShootingSelecting the Focus Area (A, B, C, D Modes)In shooting modes A, B, C, D, E, F, N and O (low noise night), you can change how the cam

85Selecting the Focus Area (A, B, C, D Modes)More on ShootingUsing AF Area Mode1Press G (AF area mode) on the rotary multi selector.• The AF area mode