Nikon COOLPIXP7000 manuale d’uso

En User ’ s M anua l DIGIT AL CAMERA[...]

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i Introduction First St eps Basic Photogr aphy and Playback: A (Auto) Mo d e More on Shoo ting More on Pla yback Editing Pictures Movie Reco rding and Playback Conn ec ti ng to T el evi si ons, Com put ers an d Pr inte rs Basic Came ra Setup Caring for th e Came ra T echnical Notes and Index[...]

ii For Y ou r S af e t y T o prevent damage to your Nikon product or injur y to yourself or to others, read the following saf ety precautions in their entirety befo re using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions li[...]

iii For You r Sa f et y Obser ve caution when ha ndling the battery The batter y m ay leak or explod e if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Befor e replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using an AC adapter , be sure it is unplugged. • Use only a R echarge[...]

iv For You r Sa f et y Use app ropriate ca bles When conn ecting cable s to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compli ance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. [...]

v Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS- SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER – T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULL Y FOLL OW THESE INSTRUCTIONS F or connection to a sup ply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if ne eded. The power [...]

vi Notices Notice for C ustomers in the State of Califo rnia WA R N I N G Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause bir th defects or other reproductiv e harm. W ash hands after handling. Nik on In c. , 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New Y or k 11747-3064 USA T el: 631-547-420[...]

vii T able of Co ntents Fo r Y our Safety ............................ .............................................. ...................................... ............... ......... ii W ARNINGS .................. ............................. .......................... ............................. ................. ............. ................[...]

viii Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Basic Photography and Playback: A (Aut o) Mode ..................... ................... ................... .... 24 Step 1 T urn the Camera On and Select A (Aut o) Mode ............................. ........................... 24 Indicators Displayed in A (A uto) Mode ................ .............................[...]

ix T able of Co ntents Checking t he Picture Br ightness Distributi on ( A , B , C , D Modes) ..................... ............. 82 Selecting the F ocus Area ( A , B , C , D Modes) ............................................... ........................... 84 F ocusing on Moving Subjects for Shooting (Subject T racking) ......................... .[...]

x Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Editing Pictur es ...... ................... ................. ................... .................... ................... ........... ...... ........... 133 Picture Editing F unctions ......................................... ..................................................... ........ ......... 133 Editing Pictur[...]

xi T able of Co ntents Basic Camer a Setup ................. ................... .................... ................. ................... ................. ........... 167 Setup Menu .................................. ..................................................... .............................. .................... 167 Wel come Screen ....[...]

xii Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s T echnical Notes and Index .................. .................... ................... ................... .................... ...... ..... 199 Optional Accessorie s ............................. ..................................................... ......................... ............ 199 Using Speedlights (Exte[...]

1 Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for y our purchase of N ikon COOLPIX P7000 digital camera. This manual is written to help you enjoy taki ng pictur es with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly bef ore use, and keep it where all t hose who use the product will read it. Symbols and Co nventions T o make it eas[...]

2 Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of N ikon’ s “Life -Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated inf ormation is available online at the following sites: • Fo r u s e r s i n t h e U .S . A . : http ://www.nikonusa.com/ • F or users in E urope and Afri ca: ht[...]

3 Information and Precautions Introduction Notice Co ncerning Prohibition of C opying or Reproduction Note th at simply be ing in posses sion of materi al that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device m ay be punishable by law. • Items pro hibited by law f rom being co pied or reprodu ced Do not cop[...]

4 Introduction Parts of the Camera Camera Body 24 23 21 22 2 1 34 8 5 6 79 20 19 17 14 16 15 13 18 25 26 10 11 12 Built-in flash raised 1 Eyelet f or camera strap ............................. 15 2 Exposure c ompensation dial................ . 43 3 Exposure compensati on dial mark .... 43 4 Power switch/pow er- on lamp ... 19, 181 5 Mode dial......[...]

5 Pa r t s o f t h e Ca m e ra Introduction 3 2 1 45 7 11 8 91 0 6 13 12 14 16 15 17 18 22 23 19 20 21 24 Bottom of camer a 1 External microphon e connector ..... 146 2 Eyelet f or camera strap ............................. 15 3 K (Flash pop-up) button............. ........ 33 4 Diopter adjustment contr ol ................... 26 5 Autof ocus (AF) l[...]

6 Par t s of th e Ca me ra Introduction Monitor Pr ess the x (monitor) button to switch between displaying and hiding information ( A 14). The displayed in formation varies according to the camera settings and condition. Shooting 1/250 1/250 1/250 999 999 999 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 36 28 30 35 37 41 40 38 29 2 13 89 6 7 1 m 00 s 1 m 00 s 1 m 00 s 1 m 00 s [...]

7 Pa r t s o f t h e Ca m e ra Introduction 1T h e i c o n s v a r y w i t h the shooting mode. 2 The view or hid e setting for the virtual horiz on, histogram and f raming grid display s can be changed in Photo info ( A 173) of Monitor settings in the setup men u. In shooting mode s E , F and N , set in Photo info of the specialized menu s for E ,[...]

8 Par t s of th e Ca me r a Introduction Playback * The icons vary with the settings use d for shooting . 999 / 999 999 / 9 9 9 999 / 999 9999. J PG 9999. J P G 9999. J PG 1 2:00 1 2:00 1 2:00 20 23 22 19 21 1 5 /11/ 20 1 0 1 5 /11/ 20 1 0 1 5 /11/ 20 1 0 1 m00s 1 m 0 0 s 1 m00s 1 m 0 0 s 9999 / 9999 9999 / 9999 999 / 999 999 / 999 9999 / 9999 999 [...]

9 Introduction Basic Operations Comm and Dial Y ou can rotate the command dial to select items fro m a menu screen or t o set any of the following functions . For Sh o ot in g * When the Av/ Tv bu t t o n ( A 187 ) setting is T oggle Av/T v selection (default setting). For Pl ay b ac k f (Av/ Tv) B u t to n Pr ess the Av/T v button in shooting mode[...]

10 Basic Operati ons Introduction Quick Menu Dial and Quick Menu Button Rotate the quick menu dial to align the mark with the func tion that yo u want to set. Item s such as a (image quality and image size) can be set. • When the quick menu button is presse d while shooting, the se tting menu (quick menu) is displayed for the function that is sel[...]

11 Basic Opera tions Introduction g (AE-L/AF-L) Button When shooting still pictures, inst ead of pressing the shutter-release button halfway , you can use the AE-L/AF-L button to shoot with focus lock ( A 29). • The exposure and f ocus are locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is pr essed. F ully press the shutter-release b utton to release th e shut[...]

12 Basic Operati ons Introduction Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selec tor , pressing up ( H ), down ( I ), lef t ( J ) or right ( K ) on the rotary multi selector , or pressing the k button. For Sh o ot in g 1 The aperture value or shutter spe ed can be set in shooting mode B , C , D , E , F or N ( A 63, 64, 65). Items [...]

13 Basic Opera tions Introduction d Button Pr ess the d button to display the menu and to select options for the menu ite ms. • Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus ( A 12). • Menu items can also be chosen by rotating the command dial. • Select a tab on the left end of the monitor to display the correspon ding menu ( A 14). •[...]

14 Basic Operati ons Introduction Switching Betw een T abs in the Menu Screen In the menu screen that is displayed when the d button is pressed ( A 13), choose the left end tab to switch to the menu of the chosen tab . x (Monitor) Button T o switch between the information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playba ck, press the x (monitor)[...]

15 Basic Opera tions Introduction 1 Available w hen the mod e dial is se t to A , B , C , D , E , F or N . 2 The shutter does not click when the focus is not locked and the AF lamp does not light up . 3 For details about the tone level information, see “Check ing the Picture Brightn ess Distribution ( A , B , C , D Modes)” ( A 82). 4 The shooti[...]

16 First Steps First St eps Charging the Batt er y Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Batter y EN- EL14 (supplied) using the Batter y Charger MH-24 (supplied). 1 Prepar e the Batter y Charger MH-24. If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapt er to the plug on the Batter y Charge r . Push the pl ug adapter firmly until it is securely held in [...]

17 Charging the Battery First Steps 4 W hen charging is complete , remove the battery , and then disconnect the Battery Charger from the electr ical outlet. B Notes on Batt er y Charger • The supplied Batte r y Charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li -ion Batt er y EN-EL14. • Be sure to re ad and follow the warnings and cautions of “F [...]

18 First Steps Inserting the Batter y Insert a Rechargeable Li-i on Battery EN-EL14 (sup plied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before first use or when the batter y is running low ( A 16). 1 Open the batter y- chamber / memo r y card slot co ver . • Slide the cover latch to the Y side ( 1 ), and open the cover ( 2 ). 2 Inser t the batter[...]

19 Inser ting the Battery First Steps Removing the Batt er y Before opening the bat tery -chambe r/memor y card slot cover , tur n the camera off ( A 19) and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. T o eject the batter y, open the batter y- chamber/memo ry card slot cover and sli de the battery latch in the direction shown ( 1 ). Th[...]

20 First Steps Setting the Display La nguage, Date and T ime Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. 2 Use the rotary multi sele ctor to choose the desired language and press the k button. • F or informa tion on usin g the rotary [...]

21 Setting the Di splay Language, Date and Time First Steps 5 Set the date and time . • T o choose an item: Press K or J (selected in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (date disp lay order)). • T o set the cont ents: Rotate the rotary multi selector , or press H or I . • YMD, MD Y or DMY can b[...]

22 First Steps Inserting the Memor y Card Th e re co rded da ta is sto red in th e c am era’ s in ter na l m em or y (a pp rox . 7 9 M B) or on commercially available Secure Digital (SD) memory cards ( A 221). I f a m e m o r y c a r d i s i n s e r t e d i n t h e c a m e r a , d a t a i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y s t o r e d o n t h e mem or y[...]

23 In se rtin g t he Me mory C ar d First Steps B Formatting a Memory Card If the m essage on the right is displayed, the memor y card must be form atte d b efore u se. N ote that formatt ing ( A 182) permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card . B e s u re t o m a k e c o p i e s o f a n y d a t a y o u w i s h t o k e e p b[...]

24 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Basic Photograph y and Playback: A (Au to) M ode Step 1 T urn the Camera On and Select A (Aut o) Mo d e This section describes how to take picture s in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point- and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the[...]

25 Step 1 T urn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displa yed in A (Auto) M od e T o tur n on the monitor in the po wer save standby mode , press the power switch or shutter-relea se button ( A 181). C Note on th e Flash When the bu ilt-in flash i s lowered, the flash setting is fixed to [...]

26 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 2 Fr ame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. • Hold the camera steadily in both hands. • Keep your fingers, hair , strap and other obje cts away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator , microphone and speaker. • When using the flash ( A 32) to shoot in the “tall” orientation, hold th e [...]

27 Step 2 Fr ame a Picture Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Using the Zoom Rotate t he zoom control to ac tivate th e optical zoom . Rotate in the g direction to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger ar ea of the frame. Rotate in the f direction to zoom out so that the area visible increases in the frame . • A zoom indicat or is[...]

28 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 3 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway . • When the button is pressed halfway ( A 10), the camera foc uses. • The camera auto matically focuses o n the subject in the center fo cus area. When the subject is in focus , the focus area lights in green, and the AF lamp nex[...]

29 Step 3 F ocus and Shoot Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode B During Recording While the AF lamp or the indi cator showing th e number of exposur es remaining is blinking, image s are b ein g rec orde d. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot c over . Cutting the p o we r o r r e m o v i n g t he me m o r y c a r d i n t h e [...]

30 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 4 V iewing and Deleting Pic tures V iewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (Playback) button. • The last pictur e shot is displayed in full- frame playback mode. • Rotate the r otar y multi selector , or press H , I , J or K to view previous or subsequent pictures. Continue holding down[...]

31 Step 4 Vi ewing and Deleting Pictur es Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Deleting Unnecessary Pictures 1 Press the l button to delete the picture currently d isplayed on the monitor . 2 Use the rotary multi sele ctor to choose Ye s and press the k button. • The picture that is delete d cannot be restored . • T o exit without dele[...]

32 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Using the F lash In dark locations or when the subjec t is backlit, you can shoot pictures with a flash by raising the built-in flash. Y ou can set a flas h mode that suits the shooting conditions. The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 6.5 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 21 ft.) for wide, and abo ut 0.8 to 3 m (2 [...]

33 Using the Flash Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Setting the Flash Mode 1 Press the K (flash pop -up) button. • Built-in flas h is raised. • When the built-in flash is low ered, the flash mode is fixed to W (O ff ). 2 Press m (flash mode) on the rotary multi selector . • The flash mode menu is displayed. 3 Use the rotary multi[...]

34 Using the Flash Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode B Shooting When Lighting is P oor or When the Flash is Set to W (Off) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stab ilize the camera during shootin g and avoid the effects of camera shake. When the camera is stabilized with a tripod, set Vibration r educ tion ( A 175) to Off in the setup[...]

35 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode T aking Pictures with the Self- T imer The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when the shutter-r elease button is pressed . Timer durations of two or ten seconds can be selected. When usin g the self-tim er , use o f a tripod is recommende d. Set Vib ra ti o n[...]

36 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode T aking Pictures of Smiling F aces (Smile T imer) The cam era detec ts smi ling faces u sing fa ce detection and releases the shutter automatically . The skin softening function make s a human subject ’ s skin appear smoother . This can be used when the shooting mode ( A 44) is A (auto) mode, t he [...]

37 T aking Pictures of Smiling Fa ces (Smile Timer) Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 5 Press the shutt er-release button when the required pictures hav e been taken. • Automatic shoo ting ends. • Shooting also ends in the situations below . - When 12 pictures have been taken - When five minutes have passed since pressing the shutte[...]

38 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Shooting with Remote C ontrol Use the remote control ML -L3 (available separately) ( A 200 ) to release the sh utter . It is convenient for tak ing self-portraits and effective ly eliminates blur caused by camera shake that occurs w hen the shutter-release button is pressed . • Use of a tripod is r[...]

39 Shooting with Remote Control Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 4 Aim the transmitter at the infrared r eceiver on the fr ont or rear of the camera ( A 4, 5) and press the send button. • Pres s the send button fr om a distance of 5 m (16 ft.) or less. • In the quick-res ponse remote mode , once the subject is in focus , the shutte[...]

40 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Using F ocus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the subject and c omposition. Focus Modes A vailable in Each Shooting Mode 1 Default setting for each shooting mode. 2 Available focus modes and default setting vary bet ween different scene modes ( A 46 to 55). C Focus Mode Setting • F or shooting[...]

41 Using Focus Mode Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Setting the Focus Mode 1 Press p (f ocus mode) on the rotary multi selector . • The focus mode menu is dis played. 2 Use the rotary multi sele ctor to choose the desired focus mode and press the k button. • The mode select ed for focus mode is displayed . • When A (Autofocus) i[...]

42 Using F ocus M ode Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Using M anual Focus Available when the shooting mode is A , B , C , D , E , F , N or O (low nois e night). Select a shooting mode with the mode dial ( A 44). 1 Press p (f ocus mode) on the rotary multi selector to display the setup men u for focu s mo de. • Use the r otar y multi[...]

43 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Adjusting the Brightness (Exposur e Compensation) When exposure compensation is se t for shooting, the brightness of t he entire image can be adjusted to make it br ighter or darker. 1 Selec t the compensation value by rotating the exposure compensation dial. • T o make the subject brighter: adjust[...]

44 More on Shooting More on S hooting Selec ting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial) When the mode dial is rotated next to the mark, the camera switches to the corresponding shooting mode shown below . 1/ 250 1/ 250 1/ 250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1 342 1 3 42 1 342 A Auto mode ( A 24) An automatic, “point-and- shoot” mode recommended for firs t- time users of d[...]

45 More on Shooting Selec ting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) Y ou can shoot with settings suitable fo r the scene simply by choosing one of the following scene modes . Setting the Scene Mode 1 Rotate the mod e dial to y . • The camera enters sc ene mode. The default sett ing is x (scene auto selector). 2 Press the d button to dis play the scen[...]

46 Selecti ng Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mo de) More on Shooting Shooting in the Scene Selec ted by the Camera (Scene Auto Sele c to r) By simply framing a pic ture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting . When the camera is aimed at a subject in x Scene auto selector mode, the camera aut omatically selec ts o[...]

47 Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) More on Shooting B Notes on Scene Auto Selec tor • The digital zoom is not available. • Depending upon shooting conditions, th e camera may not selec t the desired scene mode. Should this occur , switch to A (Auto) mode ( A 24) or choose the desired scene mode manually ( A 48). C Fo cusing in Sc ene[...]

48 Selecti ng Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mo de) More on Shooting Selec ting a Scene Mode to T a ke Pictures (F eatures) See “Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Select or)” ( A 46) for more information on Scene auto selector scene mode. • The X shown for each scene is the setting f or the flash mode when the built-in flas[...]

49 Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * E (manual foc us) can be selected. 1 F ixed to fi ll flash with slow sync and red-eye redu ction. 2 Other settin gs can be selected. O : Indicates a t ripod is recommended when using this scen e mode. T urn Vibr ation reduction ( A 175) to Off when using a tripod. Q : Nois e reduction[...]

50 Selecti ng Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mo de) More on Shooting 1 May automaticall y switch to slow sync with red- eye reduction. O ther settings can be sel ected. 2 The sel f-timer and remot e control are available. 1 Other settin gs can be selected. 2 The sel f-timer and remot e control are available. 1 Other settin gs can be selected. 2 The sel[...]

51 Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) More on Shooting 1 Other settin gs can be selected. 2 The sel f-timer and remot e control are available. * The self-t imer and remot e control are a vailable. * The self-t imer and remot e control are a vailable. O : Indicates a t ripod is recommended when using this scen e mode. T urn Vibr ation reduct[...]

52 Selecti ng Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mo de) More on Shooting 1 Other sett ings can be selected. Note that w hen shooting with the flash, the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of le ss than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). 2 The self-timer and r emote control are av ailable. k Close -up Photograph flowers, insects and other small [...]

53 Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * The sel f-timer and remot e control are a vailable. u Foo d Use this mode when taking pictures of fo od. • The fo cus mode ( A 40) setting is changed to D (Macro close -up) and the ca mera automati cally zooms to th e closest position at which it can f ocu s. • When the F mark on [...]

54 Selecti ng Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mo de) More on Shooting 1 The sel f-timer and remot e control are available. 2 D (Macro close-up) can be sel ec ted. * The quick -response r emote is availab le. 1 Other settin gs can be selected. 2 The sel f-timer and remot e control are available. 3 D (Macro close-up) can be sel ec ted. O : Indicates a t r[...]

55 Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * The self-t imer and remot e control are a vailable. 1 Other settin gs can be selected. 2 The sel f-timer and remot e control are available. 3 D (Macro close-up) or B (Infinity) can be selected. o Backlighting Use to “fill-in ” (illuminate) shado ws and back lit subjects. The flash[...]

56 Selecti ng Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mo de) More on Shooting T a k ing Pic t ure s fo r a Pa no rama The camera focuses on the subject in the ce nte r of the frame. Using a tripod ma k es the composition easier . When the camera is stabilized with a tripod, se t Vi b ra t io n reduc tion ( A 175) to Off in the setup menu ( A 167). 1 Rotate the [...]

57 Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) More on Shooting 5 Shoot the second pic ture. • Match the outline of the next pictur e so that 1/3 of the frame overlaps the pr evious pic ture , and press the sh utter-release button. • Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the image. 6 Press the k button when sho[...]

58 More on Shooting Shooting Low -lit Scenes (Lo w Noise Night Mode) The ISO sensitivity is controlled automatic ally to a high level. This allows you to capture the atmosphere of a low-lit scene and shoot pictures with a low amount of noise without using the flash. I t also reduces the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting at [...]

59 Shooting Low-l it Scenes (Low Noise Night Mode) More on Shooting B Notes on Low Noise Nigh t Mode • Although vibration is reduced even in low-lit environments, a tripod is recommended when not using a flash . Set Vibration reduction ( A 175) to Off when using a tr ipod to stabilize the camera. • Because the shooting is per formed with ISO se[...]

60 More on Shooting Setting the Exposure for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Modes) A , B , C , D Modes By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following fo ur exp osure modes: A (Programmed aut o), B (Shutter-pri ority a uto), C (Aper ture-prior ity auto), and D (Manual). Not only you can set the shutter speed and aper ture value yoursel[...]

61 Setting the Ex posure for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting D Shutter Speed and Aperture V alue The same exposure can be achiev ed with different combinations of shutter speed and aper ture value, allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of field . The following figure shows how shutter speed and aper ture value aff[...]

62 Setting the Exposure for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Mode s) More on Shooting A (Progr ammed Auto) Mode The camera sets the shutter s peed and ap er ture value automatically for optimal exposure. 1 Rotate the mod e dial to A . 2 Frame the subject and shoot. • In the default settin g, the camera automat ically selects one or more of the nine focus[...]

63 Setting the Ex posure for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting B (Shutter-Priority A uto) Mode The user chooses the shut ter speed; the camera selects the aperture value automati cally. • The shutter speed can be set in a range fr om a maximum speed of 1/2000 to eight seconds. 1 Rotate the mod e dial to B . 2 Rotate the command d i[...]

64 Setting the Exposure for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Mode s) More on Shooting C (A per ture -Priority Aut o) Mode The user chooses the aperture value; the camera selects the shutter speed automati cally. 1 Rotate the mod e dial to C . 2 Rotate the rotar y multi selec tor to choose the aper ture value (f / -number). • The aperture value can be set[...]

65 Setting the Ex posure for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting D (Manual) Mode The user contr ols both the shutter speed and aper ture value. • The shutter speed can be set in a range fr om a maximum speed of 1/4000 to 60 seconds. 1 Rotate the mod e dial to D . 2 Rotate the command d ial to choose a shutter speed value. • At shut[...]

66 Setting the Exposure for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Mode s) More on Shooting 4 Focus and shoot. • In the default settin g, the camera automat ically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject cl osest to the camera . When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focu s area) ligh ts in green (maximum of nine areas)[...]

67 More on Shooting Changing the Fr equently Us ed Settings for Sh ooting ( A , B , C , D Modes) While shooting in A , B , C , D , E , F and N , you can set the following options . • Quick menu • AF area mode ( A 84) • Shooting menu ( A 90) Quic k Menu The follow ing functions can be set with the quick menu dial and the quick menu bu tton. ?[...]

68 Changing the Frequently Us ed Settings for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting a Choosing the Image Qualit y and the Image Size Y ou can set the image quality (compres sion ratio) and image size to be recorded. Image Quality Choose the compression ratio applied to pictures. Lower compr ession ratios result in higher qu ality picture[...]

69 Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shootin g ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting C COO L PI X P 7000 NRW (R A W) images • The extension of the image taken is “ .NR W. ” • No editing ot her than NRW (RAW ) processin g can be per formed f or pictures in the NRW (RA W ) format. T o edit such pictures, fi rst create JPEG pictures [...]

70 Changing the Frequently Us ed Settings for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Image Size Y ou can set the JPEG image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recorded with an image quality of Fi ne , Normal or Basic . The larger the i mage, the larger th e size at which it can be pri nted or displaye d without becoming noticeably “ g[...]

71 Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shootin g ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting C Number of Exposur es Remaining The following table lists the ap proximate number of pictures tha t can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card, a t each combin ation of Image s ize ( A 70) and Image quality ( A 68) settings. Note that[...]

72 Changing the Frequently Us ed Settings for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting 1 If the number of exposur es remaining is 10,00 0 or more, “9999” is displa yed. 2 The print size at an output r esolution of 300 dpi. Print si zes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by the printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.5[...]

73 Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shootin g ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Setting the Image Quality and the Image Size 1 Rotate the quick menu dial to a and press the quick menu button. • The quick menu is displayed . • Rotate the mode dial ( A 44) to a setting other than D . 2 Choose t he type of Imag e quality ( A 68) wit[...]

74 Changing the Frequently Us ed Settings for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting b Setting the ISO Sensitiv ity Setting the ISO sensitivity to a h igh level enables shooting when the light intensity is low . The higher the ISO sensiti vity, the darker the subject that can be shot. Also , using a faster shutter speed f or a subject of [...]

75 Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shootin g ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Setting the ISO Sensitivity 1 Rotate the quick menu dial to b and press the quick menu button. • The quick menu is displayed . 2 Choose the ISO sensitivity with the rotary multi selector . • Items can also be chosen b y rotating the command dial . •[...]

76 Changing the Frequently Us ed Settings for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting c Matching Image Colors with Colors as Seen with the Naked Ey e ( White Balance) The color of light reflect ed from an object varies with the colo r of the light source. T he human brain is able to adapt to ch ange s in the color of the light source, with[...]

77 Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Setting the White Balance 1 Rotate the quick menu dial to c and press the quick menu button. • The quick menu is displayed . 2 Choose the type of white balance with the rotary multi selector and p ress I . • Items can also be chosen b y rotating the co[...]

78 Changing the Frequently Us ed Settings for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting C Color T e mperature The per ceived color of a ligh t source varies wit h the viewer and ot her conditions . Color temperatu re is an objectiv e measure of the co lor of a light source, defined with refere nce to the temperatur e to which an objec t woul[...]

79 Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shootin g ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Preset Manual Use when you w ant to make pictures shot under unusua l lighting conditio ns (such as lamps with reddish light) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below to shoot after measuring the white balance value un der th[...]

80 Changing the Frequently Us ed Settings for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting d Continuous Shooting whil e Changing th e Shutter Speed, ISO Sensitivity and White Balanc e (Bracketing) Continuous shootin g can be per formed whil e changing the exposure ( brightness) automati cally with th e shutter sp eed ( Tv) or ISO sensi tivity ([...]

81 Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Setting the Bracke ting 1 Rotate the quick menu dial to d and press the quick menu button. • The quick menu is displayed . 2 Choose the type of bracketing with the r otar y multi selector and press I . • Items can also be chosen b y rotating the comman[...]

82 More on Shooting Checking the Picture Brightness Distribution ( A , B , C , D Mode s) “ T one level in formation ” is displayed automatically each tim e the shutter is re leased so that you can check the brightness dist ributi on of the shot pic ture and the shooting info rmation. Y ou can check f or loss of contrast detail in highlights and[...]

83 Checking the Picture Brightness Distribution ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting C Histogram and Shooting Information Display s of T one Lev el Information • The histogram is a g raph that shows the brightness distribution in the pic ture. The horizontal axis shows the number of pixels, and the vertic al axis corresponds to pixel brightnes[...]

84 More on Shooting Selec ting the F ocus 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 camera selects the f ocus area for autofocus. a Fa c e p r i o r i t y The camera auto matically detects and focuses on a face (see “Shooting with Face Priority” ( A 86) for more infor[...]

85 Selecting the Focus Ar ea ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Using AF Area Mode 1 Press G (AF area mode) on the rotary multi selector . • The AF area mode menu is displayed. 2 Rotate the rotary multi selec tor to choose the desired focus area and press the k button . • When selec ting y (center), press H or I to select wide, normal or s[...]

86 Selecting the Fo cus Area ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Shooting with F ace Priority The camera automatically dete cts and focuses on a face. The face priority function is enabled for the following situations . • F ace priority is selected for AF area mode ( A 84) • When Scene auto selector ( A 46), Por t ra it ( A 48) or Night por[...]

87 Selecting the Focus Ar ea ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting B Notes on F ace Priority • When Fac e p r i or i t y is selec ted for AF area mode, the setting autom atically switches to Au to if no face is de tected when the shutter-relea se button is pr essed halfway . • I f n o f a c e i s r e c o g n i z e d w h e n t h e s h u t t e [...]

88 Selecting the Fo cus Area ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Focusing on Moving Subject s for Shooting (Subjec t T racking) T o focus on moving subjects, set the autof ocus area setting to s (subject track ing) in shooting mode A , B , C , D , E , F , N or O (low noise night). Subject track ing begins once you select a subj ect to be focuse[...]

89 Selecting the Focus Ar ea ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting 4 Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. • If the camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter-re lease button is pressed halfwa y, the f ocus area display turn s green and the focus is lock ed. • If the camera is unable to focus , the focus area display wi[...]

90 More on Shooting Shooting Option s: Shooting Menu ( A , B , C , D Modes) While sh ooting in A , B , C , D , E , F and N ( A 112), the shooting menu contains the following options . Pic ture Contro l A 92 Change the settings f or image recording accor ding to the shooting scene or your prefer ences. Custo m Pic tu re Con trol A 96 Save adju sted [...]

91 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Displaying the Shooting Menu Choose A (Programmed auto ), B (Shutter-priorit y auto), C (Aper ture-prior ity auto), D (Manual), or E , F or N ( User settings) by rotating the mode dial. Pr ess the d button to display the shooting menu and use the ro tar y multi selector to c[...]

92 Shooting Options: Shooting M enu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Picture Control ( COOLPIX P ic ture C ontrol) Change the settings fo r image recording according t o the shooting scene or your preferences. Shar pness, con trast an d saturat ion can be ad justed in d etail. * Only displayed when th e setting cus tomized in Cu sto m Pi c t[...]

93 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Custom izing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls: Quick A djust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Contr ol can be customized using Quick adjust, whic h allows for balanced adjustme nt of sharpness, cont rast, saturation and other image editing components, or manual adjust, whi[...]

94 Shooting Options: Shooting M enu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Quick adjust 1 Adjust the sha rpness, contrast and saturation l e vels aut omatically . Five leve ls of adjustment are a vailable from - 2 to + 2 . Choose fro m options between - 2 and + 2 to reduce or em phasize the effect of the selected COOLPIX P icture Control. The defa[...]

95 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting 1 Quick ad just is no t availab le in Neutral , Monochrom e , Cu st om 1 and Cus to m 2 . The values set manuall y are disabled if qu ick adjust is used after manual setting. 2 Not dis played f or Monochrome . 3O n l y d i s p l a y e d f o r Monochr ome . B Note on Image Sh[...]

96 Shooting Options: Shooting M enu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Cus to m Pi c t u re Co nt ro l (CO O LP I X Cu s to m Pi c t ur e Con tr ol ) Customized picture editing opti ons can be created and saved as Custom P icture Controls. Creating C OOLPIX Custom Picture C ontrols 1 Use the rotary multi sele ctor to choose Edit and sav e and [...]

97 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting 4 Choose the registration destination and press the k button. • The COOLPIX Custom Picture Control is registered. •C u s t o m 1 or Cu sto m 2 can be selected from the Picture Con trol and Cu sto m Pi c tu re Cont rol selection screen afte r registration. Deleting C OOLP[...]

98 Shooting Options: Shooting M enu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering. ” Use this option to choos e how the cam era meters ex posure. B Notes on Meter ing • When the digital zoom is in effect, at magnificatio ns of 1.2× to 1.[...]

99 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Continuous Change the settings for continuous sh ooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector). The continuous mode setting is displa yed on the monitor during shooting ( A 6). Nothing is displayed for Single . Set to A , B , C or D M d M A , B , C , D (shooting menu) ( A 91) M Contin[...]

100 Shooting Options: Shooting M enu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting B Notes on C ontinuous Shooting • F ocu s, exposure and white balance are fixed at the val ues for the first picture in each ser ies. • The frame rate may b ecome slower depending on the image qua lity, image size, memor y card ty pe or shooting conditions. • When IS[...]

101 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting 2 Choose the inter val between each shot and press the k button. • The maximum amount of frames that can be taken during inter val timer shoo ting differs according to the interval taken between each shot. - 30 s : 600 images - 1 min : 300 images - 5 min : 60 images - 10 [...]

102 Shooting Options: Shooting M enu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Autofo cus Mod e Choose how the camera focuse s. C Note o n Autofocu s Mode This feature cannot be used simultaneously with cer tain features. See “F uncti ons that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously” ( A 108) f or more information. Fla sh E x p . Comp. Flash compensatio[...]

103 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Noise Reduction Filter Set the strength of the noise reduction fu nction that is nor mally per formed when recording t he pic ture. • F or noise at slow shutter speeds, set with Long exp osure NR ( A 10 3). The setting for the nois e reduction filter is shown by an icon d[...]

104 Shooting Options: Shooting M enu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Distortion Control Choose whether to corre c t the peripheral distortion that occurs due to the intrinsic character istics of lenses. Enab ling distortion control redu ces the size of the frame, as compared to when distortion control is not enabled. When distor tion contro[...]

105 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting B Notes on the Wide -angl e Converter for Sh ooting • Set Wi de - an g le co nve r t e r to On before shooting. Set Wid e - an g le c onv er te r to None when no converter lens is attached. • The built-in flash is changed to W (O ff) when Wid e - an g l e c on ver te r [...]

106 Shooting Options: Shooting M enu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Active D-Lighting “Active D-Lighting” preserves details in highlights and shadows, cr eating photographs with natural contrast. The imag e taken reproduces the contrast effect that is seen with the naked eye. This is pa rticularly effective f or shooting scenes with hi[...]

107 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Zoom Memory When the zoom control is operat ed while pressing the w button, the camera changes in steps to the focal length (equ ivalent to 35mm [135] fo r mat of angle of view) of the zoom lens that is set in advance in Zoom memory . The following settings are available: 2[...]

108 Shooting Options: Shooting M enu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously The flash mode, the f ocus mode, the self-timer/smile timer/r emote control, the quick menu, the shooting menu and the specializ ed menu for E , F or N cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Setting Descript[...]

109 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting ISO sensitivity Continuous ( A 99) When shooting in Multi-shot 16 , ISO sensitivity is set automatically according to the brigh tness when shooting mode A , B or C is used. The setting for ISO sensitivity is fix ed at 400 for shooting mode D . White balance Pic t ure C on t[...]

110 Shooting Options: Shooting M enu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting Continuous / Auto bracketing Pic t ure C on tro l ( A 92) White balan ce brack eting cannot be used wh en Monochr ome is selected for shooting. Long exposur e NR ( A 103) When On is selected for Long exposure NR , Multi- shot 1 6 is not available . Distortion control ( A 1[...]

111 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu ( A , B , C , D Modes) More on Shooting B More Informa tion See “Notes on Digital Zoom” ( A 178) f or more inf ormation. Digit al zoom Image quality ( A 68) The digital zoom cannot be used when Image qual ity is set to NRW ( RA W ) , NRW (RA W) + Fine , NRW (RA W) + Normal or NRW (RAW) + Basic . Continuous ( [...]

112 More on Shooting E , F and N (U ser Setting Modes) Up to three s etting comb inations t hat are frequent ly used for shooting (user settings) can be saved in E , F and N . The saved sett ings can be immediately retrieved for shooting si mply by rotating the mode dial to E , F or N . This is convenient when you want to shoot with these settings,[...]

113 E , F and N (User Setting Modes) More on Shooting Sav e the Se ttings in E , F or N The frequently used settings for sh ooting can be changed and sav ed in E , F and N . 1 Rotate the mod e dial to E , F or N . 2 Change to a fr equently used combination of shooting settings . • Pr ess the d button to display the menu and switc h bet ween tabs [...]

114 E , F and N (User Setting Modes) More on Shooting Shooting in E , F or N (U ser S etting) Mode Rotate the mode dial to E , F or N t o retrieve the settings saved in “Sa ve the Settings in E , F or N ” ( A 113). • F ram e the subject and shoot with these settings , or change the settings as r equired. • The setting combinations that are [...]

115 More on Playback More on Play back Operations in F ull-Fr ame Playback In shooting mode, press the c (pla y back) button to enter playback mode and play back the images that have been shot ( A 30). The followi ng operations can be per formed in full-frame playback mode. C Changing the Orientation ( V er tical and Horizontal Positioning) of Pict[...]

116 More on Playback V iewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Pla yback Rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) in full-frame playba ck mode ( A 30, 115) to display pictures as thumbnail images in thumbnail playback mod e (except for list by date mode). The following oper ations can be per formed in thumbna il playbac k mode. To Use Description A Choose pi[...]

117 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback More on Playback C Icons on the Thumb nails When picture s with Print set ( A 123) and Protect ( A 129) settings are selected, the icons shown on the righ t appear. Movies are displa yed as film frames. Calendar Display Rotate the zoom control towar ds f ( h ) d uring playba ck mode when 16 thumbnai[...]

118 More on Playback T aking a Closer Look: Playback Z oom Rotate the zoom c ontrol to g ( i ) in full-frame playback mode ( A 30) to zoom in on the current picture, enlarging and displaying the center of the pi c ture. • The guide a t lower right sho ws which portion is enlar ged. The following oper ations can be per formed while pictures are z [...]

119 More on Playback V iewing Pictures b y Date (List by Da te) In list by date mode, pictures taken on the same date can be played back. • In full-frame playback , zooming of images, editing, and movie playback can be performed in the sam e way as in the normal playback mode. Recording and playback of voice memos can also be per formed. • When[...]

120 Viewing P i ctures by Date (List b y Date) More on Playback Operations in List by Date Mode The following operat ions are possi ble from the list by date screen (S tep 2 of A 119). To Use Description A Select dat e Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I . The date can also be selected by rot ating the command dial. 12 Switch t o full[...]

121 Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date) More on Playback List by Date Menus In list by date mode, press the d button to enable the following operations f or only the pictures shot on the specified date. Quick retou ch * ➝ A 135 D-L ight in g * ➝ A 136 Pri nt s et ➝ A 123 Slide show ➝ A 126 Dele te ➝ A 127 Prote ct ➝ A 129 Rota te im[...]

122 More on Playback Playback Options: Playback Menu The foll owing options ar e available in p layback menu. k Quick retouch A 135 Easily create re touched images in which c ontrast an d saturati on have been enh anced. I D-Li ghti ng A 136 Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of pic tures. a Print se t A 123 Select pictures to print a[...]

123 Playba ck Op tions: Playba ck Me nu More on Playback Displaying the Play back Menu Press th e d butto n to display t he menu, u se the rotar y multi selector to change to the c tab and display the playback menu ( A 13). • Use the rotary multi selector t o select items and set functions on menus ( A 12). • T o exit the play back menu, pr ess[...]

124 Playba ck O ption s: Playb ack M enu More on Playback 2 Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99 ) and number of copies (up to nine per pict ure). • Rotate the rotar y multi selec tor or press J or K to choose the pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. • Pictures c an also be chosen by r otating the comma nd dial[...]

125 Playba ck Op tions: Playba ck Me nu More on Playback B Notes on Print Set • W h en s e t t i n g a p r i n t o r d e r i n l i s t b y d a t e m o d e an d pi c t u re s o t h e r than those on the chosen date are already set f or pr inting, the screen shown on th e right is dis played. - Select Yes to add pictures taken on the selected shoot[...]

126 Playba ck O ption s: Playb ack M enu More on Playback b Slide Show View pictures stored in the internal memor y or on a memor y card in an automatic slide show . 1 Use the rotary multi sele ctor to choose Star t and press the k button. • T o change the inter val between pictur es, choose Frame intvl , select the desired inter val time, and pr[...]

127 Playba ck Op tions: Playba ck Me nu More on Playback c Delete: Deleting Multiple Pictures Delete a pic ture. Multiple pictures can also be deleted. B Notes on Dele tion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recover ed. Tr ansf er impor tant images to a computer bef ore deletion. • Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be del[...]

128 Playba ck O ption s: Playb ack M enu More on Playback Sel ect in g P ictu re s The pic ture selectio n screen, as s hown on the r ight, is displayed in the following menus. Only one picture can be selected for some menu items, while fo r other menu items, multiple pictur es can be selected. * These menus ar e displayed if menu it ems are select[...]

129 Playba ck Op tions: Playba ck Me nu More on Playback 2 Press H or I to select ON or OFF (or the number of copies). • When ON is sel ected, a check mark is displayed in the current picture . T o set multiple pictures , repeat steps 1 and 2. 3 Press the k button to ap ply the pic ture selection. • With selecti ons such as Erase sele cted imag[...]

130 Playba ck O ption s: Playb ack M enu More on Playback f Rotate Image Change the orientation of pictures play ed back i n the camer a ’ s mo nitor afte r shooting. Still pictures can be rotat e d 90° clo ckwise or co unterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the “tall” (por trait) orientation can b e rotated up to 180° in either dir[...]

131 Playba ck Op tions: Playba ck Me nu More on Playback h Cop y : Cop ying B etween the Internal Memory and Memor y Card Copy pictures between the int ernal memor y and a memor y card. 1 Use the rotary multi sele ctor to select an option from the copy screen and press the k button . • q : Copy pictures from the internal memor y to the memor y ca[...]

132 More on Playback V oice Memos: Rec ording and Playback Use the b uilt-in or ex terna l microphone to record voice memos for pictur es mar ked with n in full-frame playba ck mode ( A 30). Recording V oice Memos A voice memo , up to 20 seconds in length, is recorded while t he k button is pressed down . • Do not touch the microphone during reco[...]

133 Editing Pictures Editing Pictures Picture Editing F unc tions Images can be easily edited with this camera using the functions below . Edited images are stored as separate f iles ( A 203). B Notes on Picture Editing • Pic tu re s s ho t w it h a n Image size ( A 70) of I 3 6 48 × 2432 , z 3584 × 201 6 , and H 273 6× 273 6 can only be modif[...]

134 Picture Editing Functions Editing Pictures C Restrictions on Picture Editing The following limitations apply when editing pic tures that were created by editing. • Copies created by editin g cannot be edited again using th e same edit function. • T o use an editing function together with small pict ure or crop, use the other edit function f[...]

135 Editing Pictures Editing Pic tures k Quick Retouch: Enhancing C ontrast and Satur ation Easily create retouched images in whic h contrast and satur ation have been enhanced. Retouched copies are stor ed as separate files. 1 Choose the desired picture fr om full-frame ( A 30) or th umbnail ( A 116) playback mode and press the d button. • Switc[...]

136 Editing Pictures Editing Pictures I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contr ast Create copies with enhanced brightness and contras t, br ightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stor ed as separate files. 1 Choose the desired picture fr om full-frame ( A 30) or th umbnail ( A 116) playback mode and press the d button. • Sw[...]

137 Editing Pictures Editing Pictures g Small Picture: Resizing Pic tures Create a small copy of the picture taken. Suitable for displaying on web pages or sending as e-mail attachments. The available size is l 6 40 × 480 , m 320 × 24 0 or n 1 6 0 × 120 . Small copies are st ored as separate files with a compression ratio of 1:16. 1 Choose the d[...]

138 Editing Pictures Editing Pictures j Black Borde r: Adding a Black Bor der to Pictures This function creates black borders along the border of a picture. Choose from Thin , Medium , or Br oad lines. The created pictures are stored as separate files. 1 Choose the desired picture fr om full-frame ( A 30) or th umbnail ( A 116) playback mode and pr[...]

139 Editing Pictures Editing Pictures e Skin Sof tening: Making Skin Appear Smoother Skin softening can be applied to faces that are detected i n pictures al ready taken, to make sk in appear smoother. P ic tures ed ited with this function ar e stored as separate files . 1 Choose the desired picture fr om full-frame ( A 30) or th umbnail ( A 116) p[...]

140 Editing Pictures Editing Pictures 4 Confirm the results . • Up to 12 faces, i n order of proximit y to the center of the frame, can be enhanced. • When multiple fac es are edited using skin sof tening, use the r otar y multi se lector J and K to switch the face that is d isplayed. • T o adjust the exte nt of sk in softening, press the d b[...]

141 Editing Pictures Editing Pictures R Straighten: Compensating for P ic ture Slanting Compensate for the slanting of shot pictures. P i c tures edited with this function are stored as separate files. 1 Choose the desired picture fr om full-frame ( A 30) or th umbnail ( A 116) playback mode and press the d button. • Switch to the c tab when the [...]

142 Editing Pictures Editing Pictures S Miniature Effect: Setting Close -up Miniature Effects Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Pictures taken while looking down from a high location and with the ma in subject near the center of the screen are suitable f or the miniature eff ec t. P ictures edited with this function are stor ed[...]

143 Editing Pictures Editing Pictures F NRW (RA W ) Proc essing: Crea ting JPEG Images from NRW Images Create JPEG-f ormat copies by per forming RA W processing within the camera for NR W (RAW ) images saved with an Image quality ( A 68) setting o f NRW (RA W) , NRW (RA W ) + Fine , NRW (R A W ) + Normal or NRW (RA W) + Basic . 1 Press the d button[...]

144 Editing Pictures Editing Pictures 4 Set the NR W (RA W ) processing parameters. • Apply the set tings below while checking the image and rotating the z oom control to g ( i ). Rotate to g ( i ) again to return to the setting screen. - White balance : Choose a white balance setting ( A 76). - Exp. +/- : Adjust the brightnes s. - Picture Contr [...]

145 Editing Pictures Editing Pictures a Crop: Cropping Pictures Create a copy containing only the por tion vi sible on the monitor when u is displayed with pl ayback zoom ( A 118) enabled. Cropped copi es are stored as separate f iles. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g ( i ) in full-frame playback mode ( A 30) to zoom in on the picture. • T o crop a[...]

146 Movie Recording and Playback Movie Recor ding and Playback Recor ding Movies High- definition movies can be shot w ith sound. • Regardless of the r emaining memor y on the memor y card, the maximum length for a single movi e is 29 minutes. 1 Rotate the mod e dial to D . • The monitor show s the amount of available recor ding time. 2 Press t[...]

147 Recording Mo vies Movie Recording and Playback B Notes on Movie Rec ording • When reco rdin g a m ovie onto a me mor y card, a me mo r y card with an SD speed class o f Class 6 or higher is recommende d ( A 221). I f the transfer speed of the ca rd is sl ow, the m ovie rec ordin g may end unexpec tedly. • Using a digital zoom caus es image [...]

148 Recor ding Mo vies Movie Recording and Playback Selec ting a Movie T ype to Shoot Y ou can choose the type of movie to shoot. The higher the reso lution and bitra te, the higher the picture quality; but the file size also becomes larger . • The movie bitrate is t he volume of movie data recorded per second. As a varia ble bitrate ( VBR) syste[...]

149 Recording Mo vies Movie Recording and Playback C Maximum Mo vie Length All figur es are appr oximate. The maximum movi e length varies wi th the make of the memory car d and the bitrate of the shot movie. * The max imum rec ording time for a sing le movi e is 29 minute s. The max imum mo vie le ngth d isplaye d dur ing recor ding is 29 minutes [...]

150 Recor ding Mo vies Movie Recording and Playback Autofo cus Mod e Choose how the camera focuse s w hen recor ding movies. W ind Noise Reduction Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recor ding. When the wind noise r educ tion setting is enabled , the current setting is di splayed during shooting ( A 6). When Off is se lec ted, an [...]

151 Movie Recording and Playback Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode ( A 30), movies can be recog nized by a movie op tions icon ( A 148). T o play a movie, press t he k bu tton. Use the zoom contro l g or f during pl ayback t o adjust the volume. Playback contr ols ap pear at the top of the monitor. P ress the rotar y multi selector J or K [...]

152 Movie P laybac k Movie Recording and Playback Editing Movies Y ou can extrac t only the required parts of a movie and save as a separate file. 1 Play back and pause the movie that y ou want to edit ( A 151). 2 Use the rotar y multi selector J or K to choose I on the playback control and pr ess the k button . • The movie editing screen is disp[...]

153 Movie P layback Movie Recording and Playback B Notes on Editin g Movies • Once a movie is created through e diting, it cannot be used again for extracti ng a movie. T o ex tract another range, selec t and edit the original movi e. • Because the edi ted movies are extracte d in 1-second units, they ma y var y slightly fr om the set start poi[...]

154 Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers Connecting to T elevisions, Comput ers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures on the television. If your television is equip ped with an HDMI connector , you can connect it to the camera with a com mercially available HDMI cable to e njoy recor[...]

155 Connecting to a T V Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers 3 T une the television to the video channel. • See the documentation provided with your televisio n for details. 4 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode, and the recorded pictures are dis played on the te levision. • While the[...]

156 Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy (transfer) images to the computer . Before Connecting the Camera Install the Soft ware Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the f ollowing software on the computer . • ViewNX 2: Use the image[...]

157 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers T ransferring Images from a Camera t o a Com puter 1 Star t the computer to which V iew NX 2 was installed. 2 Be sure that th e camera is off. 3 Connect the camera to the comput er using the supplied USB cable . Be sure that connector s are properly oriented. Do not a [...]

158 Conne ct ing to a Com puter Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers 5 Start th e ViewNX 2 image transf er feature “Nikon T ransfer 2” installed on the comp uter . • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K P 7000 screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos . Select Impor t File using Nikon T ran[...]

159 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers 6 Confirm that the source device is disp layed in the transfer options Sourc e panel and cl ick Star t T ransfer . Any images that ha ve not been transferr ed to the computer will be transf erred (default setting of ViewNX 2). ViewNX 2 starts automatically when the t r[...]

160 Conne ct ing to a Com puter Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers C T ransfe rring Images Using a C omputer’ s Card Slot or a Commercial ly- available Card Reader When the memor y card is inserted into a computer ’ s ca rd slot or into a commercially-available card reader , the images can be transferred using “Nikon Transf e[...]

161 Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers Connecting to a P rinter Users of P ictBridge-compati ble ( A 220) printers can connec t the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer . The steps for printing are as follows. B Notes on Po wer Source • When connec ting the camera to a prin ter , use a ful ly[...]

162 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers Conn ec ting the Cam era and Print er 1 T urn off the camera. 2 T urn on the printer . • Check the pr inter settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. • Be sure that the connec tor is oriented corr ectly. When disconnecting the cable[...]

163 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers Printing Pictures One at a Time After conn ecting t he camera to t he printer co rrectly ( A 1 62), print pictures by following the pr ocedure below. 1 Use the rotary multi sele ctor to choose the picture to be printed and press the k button. • Pictur es can also be c[...]

164 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers 6 Choose Star t pr int and press the k button. 7 Printing star ts. • The monitor disp lay returns to th at shown in step 1 when printing is complete. • T o cancel befor e all copies have been printed, press the k button. Printing Multiple Pictures After conn ecting [...]

165 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers 4 Choose Print selection , Print all images or DPOF printing and pr ess the k button. Print selection Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99) and number of copies (up to nine per picture). • Pr ess the rotary multi selector J or K to choose the pictures , and pres[...]

166 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Televi sion s, Computers and Printers 5 Printing star ts. • The monitor disp lay returns to th at shown in step 2 when printing is complete. • T o cancel bef ore all copies have been printed, press the k button. C Pap er Si ze The camera suppor ts the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper si[...]

167 Basic Camera Setup Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the f ollowing options. W el come screen A 169 Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the cam era is turned on. Date A 170 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings A 173 Set the picture displa y after sh[...]

168 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Displaying the Setup Menu Choose the z (Setup) tab in t he menu screen. 1 Press the d button to dis play the menu screen. 2 Press J on the rotar y multi selec tor . • The tabs can now be selected. • See “Rot ar y Multi Selec tor” ( A 12). AE / AF lock but ton A 185 Choose the function to be per formed when [...]

169 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup 3 Press H or I to select the z tab. 4 Press K or the k button. • The setup menu items can no w be selected. • Use the rotar y multi sele ctor to select items and set functions on menus ( A 12). • T o exit the se tup menu, press the d button or press J and switch to another tab. W elcome Screen Choose whether [...]

170 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Date Set the camera’ s internal clock . Setting the T rav el Destination Time Zone 1 Use the rotary multi sele ctor to choose Time zone and press the k button. • The Time zone screen is di splayed. 2 Choose x T rav el destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed on the monitor change acco[...]

171 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup 3 Press K . • The time zone sele c tion screen is displa yed. 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination (Time z one). • The time differ ence between home and the travel destination is displayed. • When using the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, tu rn on the da ylight saving set[...]

172 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup D Tim e Zo ne s The camera suppor ts the time zones listed be low. For time differ ences not listed below, set the camera clock using Date . UTC + / - Locat ion UTC + / - Loc ati on -11 Midway, Samoa +1 Madrid, P aris, Berlin -10 Hawai i, T ahiti +2 Athens, Helsink i, Ank ara -9 Alas ka , Anchorage +3 Moscow, Nairo[...]

173 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Monitor Settings Change the settings fo r the options below. B Notes on Moni tor Dis play S etting s • The display options are not displayed in auto mode, scene mode or low noise night mode. Only the grid is displayed in movie mode. • In shooting modes E , F and N , Photo info in the setup menu settin gs cannot[...]

174 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Date Imprint The shoot ing date an d time can be imprinte d on pictures at the ti me of shooting. This inf ormation can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date and ti me ( A 125). At settings other than Of f , the icon for the current settin g is displayed on t he monitor ( A 6) . B N[...]

175 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Vi b rat i o n R e d u c t i o n Set the vibration reduction f or taking still pictures and movies. Use to corr ect blur , which is caused by the slight hand movements known as camera shake that commonly occur when shooting at the teleph oto zoom po sition or at slow shutter speeds. When the camera is stabilized fo[...]

176 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Motion Detection Enable motion det ec tion to redu ce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. When motion detection is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting ( A 6). The motion det ec tion icon lights in gr een when the camera detects any vibration and incre[...]

177 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup AF Assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illumination that assis ts the autofocus when the lighting is poor . B Note on the AF as sist Illu minator In shooting modes E , F and N , AF as sist in the setup menu settings cann ot be set. Select th e E , F or N tab and set AF assist in the speciali zed menus for E , F [...]

178 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoom. B Notes on Digital Zoom • When the digital zoom is in effect, AF area mode is set to Ce nt er ( sp ot ) ( A 84). • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - When the focus mo de ( A 40) is set to E (manual f ocus) - When Subject trac k ing is s e[...]

179 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Zoom Speed Set the zoom operation sp eed. Slow do wn the zoom speed to minimiz e the recording of the zoom operating noise during movie recording. The zoom speed setting is shown by an i con displayed on the monitor during shooting ( A 6). At settings other than Au to , the icon for the current setting i s displ ay[...]

180 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Record Orienta tion Set whether or not to recor d the orientation data with the picture when shooti ng. The orientation data can be changed after shooting using Rotate image in the playba ck menu ( A 130). B Notes on Recor ding the Orientation Data • In continuous or auto bracketing mode, all pictures ar e record[...]

181 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Auto O ff If no operations are per formed for a cert ain period while the camera is on, the monitor is turned off to sav e power and the camera enters standby mode ( A 19). In this menu, set the time bef ore the camera enters standb y mode. Choose from 30 s , 1 min (default setting), 5 min and 30 min . C When the M[...]

182 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Forma t Memor y/Format C ard F ormat the internal memor y or a memor y card. Forma tting Internal Memory T o format the internal memor y, r emove the memory card f rom the camera. The Fo r m at m em o r y option appears in the setup menu. Forma tting Memor y Card When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the [...]

183 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Lang uage Choose one of 24 languages for displa ying the camera menus and messages. T V Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a T V. D HDMI and HDMI-CEC “HDMI” is an abbreviation of H igh-Defin ition Multim ed ia Inter face, which is one t ype of multimedi a interface. “HDMI-CEC ” is an abbreviatio[...]

184 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Built-in ND Filter When the cam era’ s built-in ND filt er is used, the amount of light that enters the camera while shooting can be reduced in three steps. Use in situations such as when overexposure results from the subject being too brigh t. Set whet her or not to use the built-in ND filter to reduce the light[...]

185 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup AE/AF Lock Button Choose the function to be performed when the AE-L/AF-L button ( A 11) is pressed during still picture shooting . The AE-L/AF-L button setting is displa y ed on the monitor during shooting ( A 6). B Notes on AE-L/AF-L Button Setting • AE-L (exposure locking) cannot be us ed when the shooting mode[...]

186 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Fn B u tt o n Choose the function to be performed when the shutter-release button is pressed while pressi ng the w b utton ( A 11). • This can be used when A , B , C , D , E , F or N is chosen for s hooting mode. Press the d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 168) M Fn button Off (def ault setting) Shoot without changin[...]

187 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup A v/T v Button Choose the function to be performed when the Av/T v button ( A 9) is press ed. Cust omize My Menu Register frequently used menu items in My Me nu (maximum of six). My M enu is displayed when the quick menu di al is set to I and the quick menu button is pressed, allowing s ettings to be quick ly check[...]

188 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Registering into My Menu 1 Use the rotary multi sele ctor to choose the menu item and press the k butt on. • The menu item selection scr een is displayed. 2 Choose the menu item to be regist ered and press the k button. • The chosen menu item is switched. • T o finish the setting, pr ess the rotary multi s el[...]

189 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Blink W arning Choose whether or not blinking eyes ar e detected when using face priority ( A 86) in the following shooting mode s. •S c e n e a u t o s e l e c t o r ( A 46), Por t ra i t ( A 48) or Night portrait ( A 49) scene modes • Shooting modes A , B , C , D , E , F , N , and O (low noise night) (when Fa[...]

190 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Operating the Did someone blink? S creen The following oper ations can be per formed when the Did s omeone blink ? screen is displayed. If no operations are per formed for a f ew seconds, the screen automatically re turn s to the shooting mode screen. To Use Descriptio n Zoom in to the face for which blinking was d[...]

191 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera settings are restored to the default values . Pop -u p Me n u Shooting in the Scene Mode Low Noise Nigh t Menu Movie Menu Press the d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 168) M Reset all Opt ion Default va lue Flash mode ( A 32) Auto Self-timer ( A 35) / Remote Contro l ( A 38) [...]

192 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Quic k Menu Shooting Menu Opt ion Default va lue Image quality ( A 68) Normal Image size ( A 70) M 3648×2736 Movie option s ( A 148) HD 720p (1280×720) ISO sensitivity ( A 74) Auto Minimum shutter speed ( A 74) None W hite balance ( A 76) Auto Auto bracketing ( A 80) Off Opt ion Default va lue Pic ture Contro l ([...]

193 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Setu p Menu Opt ion Default va lue W el come screen ( A 169) None Image review ( A 173) On Brightness ( A 173) 3 Monitor settings ( A 173) H ide all items Date imprint ( A 174) Off Vibr ation reduct ion ( A 175) On Motion de tection ( A 176) Of f AF assist ( A 177) Auto Red- eye reduction ( A 177 ) Pr e -flash on D[...]

194 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Oth ers • Choosing Reset all also clears the curr ent file number ( A 203) in the m emor y . After resetting , numbering continues from the lowest number available i n the internal memory or the memor y card. If Rese t all is per formed af ter all pictures are delete d from the internal memory or memor y card ( A[...]

195 Caring for the Camera Caring for the Ca mera Caring for the C amera T o ensure continued enjoyment of this N ikon product, ob serve the following precautions when using or storing the device. B Keep dr y The device will be damaged if imme rsed in water or subjected to high humid ity. B Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to str[...]

196 Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera C The Battery • Check the batter y level when taking the camer a ou t, and charge the battery if necessar y. Do not continue chargi ng once the battery is fully char ged, as thi s will result in r educed batter y performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on i[...]

197 Caring for the C amera Caring for the Camera Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner , or other volatile chemicals. Lens / viewfinder Avoid touching glass par ts with your f ingers. Remove dust or li nt with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached t o one end that is pumped to pr oduce a stream of air out th e other end). T [...]

198 Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera Storage T urn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away . R emove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not stor e the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the fo llowing locations: • Next to [...]

199 Technical Not es and Index T echnical Notes and Index Optional Acc essories Recharge able battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 Battery ch arger Batter y Charger MH-24* AC adapter / Powe r connector AC Adapter EH-5a (connect as shown) and Po wer Connec tor EP-5A (connect as shown) When the P ower Connector is inser ted into th e camera an[...]

200 Optional Accessories Technical Not es and Index * When using in other countries, use a commercially available plug adapter as necessar y . For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency . See our websites or produc t catalogs for up-to -date information on accessor ies for the COOLPIX P7000 . Remote control Remote Control [...]

201 Optional Acces sories Technical Not es and Index B Conv e rter an d Adapter Ri ng • Be sure to set Wi d e - a ng l e c o nve r te r ( A 104) to On . • Do not attach lens h oods or filters to the converte r lens or adapter ring, as they m ay cause shading around the edges of pictur es. B External Flash The accessory shoe for the COOLPIX P 70[...]

202 Optional Accessories Technical Not es and Index Using Speedlights (External Flash Unit) The camera is equipped with an accessor y shoe, allowi ng Speedlights SB-400, SB- 600 or SB-900 (available separately) to be mounted on the camera. Use Speedlights for indir ec t lighting or when additional lighting is r equired. The built-in flash is change[...]

203 Technical Not es and Index File and F older Names Pictures , movies and voice memos are assig ned file names as follows. • A folder f or storing files is automatica lly created using the following naming convention: “F older number + NIKON ” (e.g., “100NIKON”). If there are 200 files in a folder , a new folder is cr eated. (For exampl[...]

204 File and Folder Names Technical Not es and Index • In Panorama assist ( A 55), a folder is cre ated for each shooting session using the following naming conv ention: “Folder number + P_XX X” (e.g., “101P_001”). Pictures ar e saved in sequence in file numbers star ting from 0001. • Each time a picture is taken in I nterva l timer sho[...]

205 Technical Not es and Index Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings display ed on the monitor , as well as the solutions f or dealing with them. Display Description Solut ion A O (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 170 B Battery is running low . Prepare t o charge or change ba tter y . 16, 18 N Battery exhau[...]

206 Error Messages Technical Not es and Index N Out of me mor y . M emor y card is full. • Choose lower image quality or smaller image size . • Delete pictures and movies. • Replace memor y card. • Remove memor y card and use internal memor y. 68, 70 31, 127, 153 22 22 P Image cannot be saved. Error occurred while reco rdin g pic tu re. For[...]

207 Error Messag es Technical Not es and Index N Memor y contains no images. No pictur es in the internal memor y or memory card . • Pictur es stored i n the internal memory can only be view ed if no memory card is in ser ted . • T o copy files from internal memor y to memory car d, press the d button to display the copy screen, then copy the f[...]

208 Error Messages Technical Not es and Index N Pres s t he fl as h p op - up button to raise the flash. The built- in flash is lowered when the scene mode is Night portrait or Backlighti ng , or the Continuous mode is Continuous flash . Pres s t h e K (flash pop -up) button to raise the built-in flash . 33, 49, 55, 99 N The fla sh is lo wered. The[...]

209 Error Messag es Technical Not es and Index * See the documentati on provided with your printer for fur ther guidance and information . PR Pri nt er er ro r : c he ck printer status. Pri nt er er ro r Chec k prin ter. After s olvin g the problem, sele c t Resume and press the k button to r esume printing. * - PR Printer error: check paper Specif[...]

210 Technical Not es and Index T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the li st of common problems below before consulting y our retailer or Nikon-author ized service representativ e. Refer to the page numbers in the right- most column for more information. Display , Settings and Po wer Supply Prob le m Caus e/So luti o[...]

211 T roubleshooting Technical Not es and Index Elec tronically C ontrolled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual char acters may appear on th e monitor and the camera may stop func tioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a str ong external static char ge. T urn the camera off , remove an d replace the battery , then turn the ca[...]

212 Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g Technical Not es and Index Shooting Prob le m Caus e / Solu tion A Cannot set to shooting mode Disconnect the audio/video cable, HDMI cable or USB cabl e. 154, 157, 162 No picture taken when shutter- releas e but ton is pressed. • When camera is in playback mode, press the c or shu tter-re leas e bu tton . • When[...]

213 T roubleshooting Technical Not es and Index Zoom does not operate. •O n is sel ected for Wid e - ang le conve r te r in the shooting menu. • When the len s ring is removed while the cam era is on, the zoom is f ixed in a wid e- angle end. Turn the c amera off, attach the lens ring, and th en turn the camera on again. 104 104 Digital zoom is[...]

214 Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g Technical Not es and Index Rando mly spa ced bright pixels (“noise ”) appear in image. As the subject is dark , shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivit y is too high. • Use flash. • Specify a lower ISO sensitivit y setting. • Apply Lon g exp osur e NR in the shooting menu to suit situations. • Use a s[...]

215 T roubleshooting Technical Not es and Index Playback Cannot set COO LP IX Pic t ure Cont rol. Another function that is set now is restricting COOLPIX Pic tu re Co nt rol . 108 Prob le m Caus e / Solu tion A Fil e c a nn o t b e played back. • Fi le was overwritten or renamed by co mputer or another make or model of camera. • Interval timer [...]

216 Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g Technical Not es and Index Nikon T rans fer 2 does not start when camera is connected to a computer . • Camera is off. • Battery is exhauste d. • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer . • Confirm tha t the operating s ystem used is compat ible with the camera. • [...]

217 Technical Not es and Index Specific ations Nik on COOLPIX P7000 Digital Camera Typ e Compa ct digital camer a Effectiv e pixels 10.1 million Image sensor 1/1.7-in. type CCD; approx. 1 0.39 million total pixels Lens 7.1× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 6.0-42.6mm (angle of view equivale nt to that of 28-200 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) [...]

218 Specifications Technical Not es and Index ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400) • Auto (auto gain fr om ISO 100 to 800) • High ISO Sensitivit y auto (ISO 100 to 1600) • Fix ed range auto (ISO 100 to 200, 100 to 400) • Low noise night mode (ISO 400 to 12800) Exposu[...]

219 Specifications Technical Not es and Index • Unless other wise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Batter y EN-EL14 op erated at an ambient temperatur e of 25 °C (77 °F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Pr oduc ts Associ ation (CIP A) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23[...]

220 Specifications Technical Not es and Index Battery Charger MH- 24 B Specificati ons • Nikon w ill not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this pr oduct and its specific ations are subject to change without notice. Supported Standar ds •D C F : Design Rule f or Camera File Syst em is a standard widely [...]

221 Specifications Technical Not es and Index Approved Memor y Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approv ed for use in this camera . • When recor ding a movie onto a memory card, a me mor y card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recommended. If the transf er speed of the card is slow , the movie[...]

222 Technical Not es and Index Index Symbols R 57 g AE-L/AF-L button 11, 185 G AF area mode 12, 84 C Aperture-priority auto mode 60, 64 k (apply selection) b utton 12 d Auto bracket ing 67, 80 A Auto mode 24 f Av/Tv b utton 9, 187 l Delete button 31, 132, 153 X Flash mode 33 K Flash pop-up bu tton 33 p Focus mode 41 w FUNC button 11, 107, 186 a Ima[...]

223 Index Technical Not es and Index Contrast 94 Converter lens 199 COOLPIX Custom Picture Control 96 COOLPIX Picture Control 92 Copy n 54 Crop 145, 152 Custom Picture Control 96 Custom ize my menu 18 7 D Date 20, 170 Date imprint 174 Daylight saving time 20, 171 Delete 31, 127, 132, 153 Digital zoom 27, 178 Diopter adjus tment control 26 Distortio[...]

224 Ind ex Technical Not es and Index Manual focus 40, 42 Manual mode 65 Memory capacity 24 Memory card 22, 221 Memory card slot 22 Metering 98 Microphone 132, 146 Miniature effect 142 Minimum shutter speed 74 Mode dial 44 Monitor 6, 8, 197 Monitor brightne ss 173 Monitor brightne ss boost indicator 15 Monitor settings 173 Motion detection 176 Movi[...]

225 Index Technical Not es and Index Shooting 24, 44 Shooting date information 14, 82 Shooting menu 90 Shooting with Face Priority 86 Shutter sound 17 9 Shutter speed 61 Shutter-priority auto mode 63 Shutter-rel ease button 28 Single 99 Skin softening 36, 37, 139 Slide show 126 Slow sync 32 Small picture 137 Smile timer 36 Snow z 50 Sound settings [...]

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