DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page vi). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Quick Topic Search You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page. Main Topics Introduction ............................................................................................................................ iii Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. ix Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................
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• Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention. • Do not entangle, wrap or twist the strap around your neck. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents. • Do not use batteries/chargers/AC adapters/USB cables not specifically designated for use with this product.
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Table of Contents Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii Common Topics ...........................................................................................................................................................
Image Upload.............................................................................................................................................................. 29 Remote Photography............................................................................................................................................. 30 If a Dialog Related to Wi-Fi Connections Is Displayed in iOS......................................................... 30 If Images Cannot Be Uploaded Successfully.............
Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood ........................................................................................................ 81 Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation .......................................................................... 82 D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast................................................................................... 82 Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash .............................
The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode).............................................................................. 120 White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................... 120 Metering ...................................................................................................................................................................... 122 Continuous Shooting .......................................
Technical Notes................................................................................................................. 159 Notices................................................................................................................................................... 160 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................................ 162 Caring for the Product ...................................................................................
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ................................................................................................................... 2 The Monitor..............................................................................................................................
The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Flash raised 15 14 7 Lens cover closed 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 Eyelet for camera strap................................ 9 2 Command dial.................................................. 52 3 Power switch/power-on lamp............ 14 4 Shutter-release button.......................18, 67 Zoom control........................................ 18, 65 f : Wide-angle .......................... 18, 65 g : Telephoto .............................
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 14 10 11 13 12 1 K (flash pop-up) control 8 l (delete) button ...................................... 21 2 Charge lamp.................................................. 11 Flash lamp....................................................... 57 9 d (menu) button................................. 112 3 q (snap-back zoom) button .............. 66 Battery-chamber/memory card slot 10 cover...................................................................
The Monitor The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A147)). For Shooting 6 7 2 3 1 23 5 4 8 AF 9 10 10 11 22 21 12 20 13 19 400 1/250 F3.7 18 17 +1.
49 48 46 HDR 50 47 52 45 44 51 2 10 5 53 43 H 42 L 120 40 60 10 41 39 54 38 37 PRE 400 36 35 1/250 F3.7 29m 0s 999 24 25 26 34 28 29 30 31 32 33 27 24 ISO sensitivity .................................. 115, 125 25 Battery level indicator ..............................17 39 Skin softening ...............................................46 40 Hue .............................................................. 46, 62 Charging AC Adapter connection 26 indicator 41 Vividness.......
For Playback 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 999 / 999 999 / 999 9999 / 9999 29m00s 29m00s 10 11 9999. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 1 List by date icon.......................................... 78 7 Quick retouch icon..........................82, 116 2 Protect icon.......................................116, 140 8 Red-eye correction .........................83, 116 3 Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected)...................116, 142 9 Internal memory indicator....................
999 / 999 12 13 14 26 27 28 29 15 25 24 23 9999. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 21 22 20 18 17 19 16 12 Image quality...................................115, 118 13 Image size ..........................................115, 119 21 Time of recording 22 Date of recording 14 Easy panorama .....................................35, 43 15 Movie options .................................115, 130 Charging AC Adapter connection 23 indicator 16 Volume indicator ........................................
Preparing for Shooting How to Attach the Camera Strap...................................................................................... 9 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card.......................................................................10 Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................11 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ..............................................................................13 Camera Setup .
How to Attach the Camera Strap • The camera strap can be attached to the eyelet on either side (left and right) of the camera body.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot • With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). • Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
Charging the Battery Charging AC Adapter Electrical outlet Charge lamp USB cable (included) If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased. This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to the Charging AC Adapter.
B Notes About the USB Cable • Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire, or electric shock. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. B Notes About Charging the Battery • The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time increases. The charge lamp turns off while the camera is being operated.
Changing the Angle of the Monitor You can adjust the direction and angle of the monitor. For normal shooting When taking self-portraits 1/250 F3.7 25m 0s 880 When shooting in a low position When shooting in a high position B Notes About the Monitor • When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and move slowly within the monitor's adjustable range so that the connection will not be damaged. • Do not touch the area to the rear of the monitor.
Camera Setup 1 Turn the camera on. • Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings. Up Multi selector Left k button (apply selection) Right Power switch Down • A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press HI on the multi selector to highlight a language and press the k button to select. • The language can be changed at any time using the Language option in the setup menu. • The power switch is enabled a few seconds after the battery is inserted.
4 Highlight your home time zone and press the k button. London, Casablanca • Press H to set daylight saving time. When it is on, the time is one hour earlier and W is displayed at the top of the map. Press I to turn daylight saving time off. Back 5 6 Press HI to select a date format and press the k button. Enter the current date and time and press the k button. • Press JK to highlight items and press HI to change. • Press the k button to set the clock.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images...................................................................................................................17 Playing Back Images............................................................................................................20 Deleting Images....................................................................................................................
Shooting Images A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. Number of exposures remaining • Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. • Number of exposures remaining C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory. 1/250 F 3.7 F3.7 Battery level indicator 2 Hold the camera steady.
3 Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily. Zoom out Zoom in q button 4 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance.
B Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Playing Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. • To play back a recorded movie, press the k button. • To return to shooting mode, press the c button or shutter-release button.
Deleting Images 1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. • You can also select the desired deletion method by rotating the command dial or multi selector. 3 Delete Current image Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
The Image Selection Screen for Deletion 1 Use the multi selector JK or rotate it to select the image that you want to delete. Erase selected images • Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. Back 2 Use HI to select ON or OFF. Erase selected images • When ON is selected, an icon is displayed under the selected image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images. Back 3 Press the k button to apply the image selection.
Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge) Installing the SnapBridge App.........................................................................................24 Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device .............................................................25 Image Upload and Remote Photography ...................................................................
Installing the SnapBridge App When you install the SnapBridge app and establish a wireless connection between a SnapBridge-supported camera and smart device, you can upload images captured with the camera to the smart device, or use the smart device to release the camera shutter (A29). • Procedures are described using the SnapBridge app Version 2.0. Use the latest version of the SnapBridge app.
Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device • Use a sufficiently charged battery so that the camera does not turn off during the procedure. • Insert a memory card with sufficient free space into the camera. 1 Camera: Select Network menu (A112) M Connect to smart device, and press the k button. • The dialog in step 2 is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. This step is unnecessary in such cases.
4 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app and tap Pair with camera. • When the dialog to select a camera is displayed, tap the camera you want to connect to. • If you did not connect to the camera by tapping Skip at the upper-right of the screen when launching the SnapBridge app for the first time, tap Pair with camera in the A tab and proceed to step 5. 5 Smart device: In the Pair with camera screen, tap the camera name.
8 Camera/smart device: Finish the connection settings. Camera: Press the k button when the dialog on the right is displayed. Smart device: Tap OK when the dialog indicating that pairing is complete is displayed. Your camera and smart device are connected! SnapBridge will send your photos to your smart device as they are taken. Next 9 Camera: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
C If the Connection Is Unsuccessful • If the camera displays Could not connect. when connecting - Press the k button and repeat the procedure from step 2 (A25) in “Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device” to connect again. - Press the d button to cancel the connection. • The issue may be solved by relaunching the app. Close the SnapBridge app completely and then tap the app icon again to launch it.
Image Upload and Remote Photography Image Upload There are three ways to upload images. • Images in the internal memory cannot be uploaded. Automatically upload images to the smart device every time they are captured.1, 2 Network menu in the camera M Send while shooting M set Still images to Yes. Movies cannot be uploaded automatically. Select images in the camera and upload them to the smart device.1, 2 Playback menu in the camera M use Mark for upload to select images.
Remote Photography You can tap the A tab in the SnapBridge app M Remote photography to release the camera shutter using a smart device. • Follow the instructions in the SnapBridge app to switch to a Wi-Fi connection. In iOS, a dialog related to Wi-Fi connections may be displayed. In such cases, see “If a Dialog Related to Wi-Fi Connections Is Displayed in iOS” (A30). • You cannot perform remote photography if a memory card is not inserted in the camera.
If Images Cannot Be Uploaded Successfully • If the connection is disconnected while uploading images through the Send while shooting or Mark for upload function in the camera, the connection and image upload may resume when you turn the camera off and then on again. • You may be able to upload by canceling the connection and then establishing a connection again.
Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................33 A (Auto) Mode....................................................................................................................34 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................35 Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..................................................
Selecting a Shooting Mode You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera body. • A (Auto) mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. • o (Creative) mode The camera saves four images with effects and one image without effects simultaneously in one shot. • y (Scene) modes Press the d button and select a scene mode.
A (Auto) Mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it (target finding AF). If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. • See “Focusing” (A67) for more information.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. Scene auto selector Portrait Landscape Time-lapse movie Sports Night portrait Press the d button to display the scene menu and select one of the following scene modes using the multi selector.
Tips and Notes About Scene Mode y M x Scene auto selector • When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically recognizes the shooting conditions and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly.
y M e Night portrait • On the screen displayed when e Night portrait is selected, select u Hand-held or w Tripod. • u Hand-held (default setting): - While the e icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the shutterrelease button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed.
y M k Close-up • Macro mode (A61) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate it to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting. y M u Food • Macro mode (A61) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI.
y M o Backlighting • On the screen displayed when o Backlighting is selected, select On or Off to enable or disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function based on the shooting conditions. • Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow. Shoot images with the flash raised. - Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture one image. • On: Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.
y M O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when a dog or cat face is detected (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous. - U Single: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures one image. - V Continuous: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures three images continuously.
y M U Multiple exp. Lighten • The camera automatically captures moving subjects at regular intervals, compares each image and composites only their bright areas, and then saves them as one image. Light trails such as the flow of car lights or motion of stars are captured. • On the screen displayed when U Multiple exp. Lighten is selected, select V Nightscape + light trails, W Nightscape + star trails, or S Star trails.
C Time Remaining You can check the time remaining until shooting automatically ends on the screen. 10m 0s End recording Using Skin Softening In Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait or Smart portrait, if human faces are detected, the camera processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image (up to three faces). Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A83) even after shooting.
Shooting with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Easy panorama M k button 1 Select W Normal or X Wide as the shooting range and press the k button. Easy panorama Normal Wide 2 Frame the first edge of the panorama scene, and then press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus. • The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle. • The camera focuses in the center of the frame. 1/250 3 F3.
Example of Camera Movement • Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI). • Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when W Normal is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when X Wide is selected) after shooting starts. B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting • The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen on the screen at the time of shooting.
Playback with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A20), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. • Rotate the multi selector to fast-forward or rewind scroll playback. 4/4 0004. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Playback controls are displayed on the screen during playback.
Shooting with Smart Portrait (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human faces. Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M F Smart portrait M k button M d button 1 Press the multi selector K, apply an effect. • Use JK to select the desired effect. • Use HI to select the amount of effect. • You can simultaneously apply multiple effects. B Skin softening, l Foundation makeup, Q Soft, G Vividness, o Brightness (Exp.
Using Self-Collage The camera can capture a series of four or nine images at intervals and save them as a one-frame image (a collage image). 1/5 0004. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M F Smart portrait M k button M Self-Collage M k button 1 Select self-collage setting. • Number of shots: Set the number of shots that the camera automatically captures (number of captured images for an aggregated image). 4 (default setting) or 9 can be selected.
3 Take a picture. • When you press the shutter-release button, a countdown starts (about five seconds) and the shutter is automatically released. • The camera automatically releases the shutter for the remaining pictures. A countdown starts about three seconds before shooting. • The number of shots is indicated by U in the monitor. It is displayed in green during shooting and it changes to white after shooting.
Using Smile Timer The camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected. Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M F Smart portrait M k button M d button Press the multi selector J to select a Smile timer and press the k button. • Set the glamour retouch function before selecting smile timer (A46). • When you press the shutter-release button to take a picture, smile timer is terminated.
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) The camera saves four images with effects and one image without effects simultaneously in one shot. • The camera focuses in the center of the frame. 1 Press the k button. Variety • The effect selection screen is displayed. 25m 0s Select effect 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect.
Functions Available in Creative Mode The functions below are available when you press the k button in step 2: • Flash mode (A57) • Self-timer (A60) • Macro mode (A61) • Exposure compensation (A64) 51 Shooting Features Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
A, B, C, and D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) In A, B, C, and D modes, you can set exposure (combination of shutter speed and f-number) according to the shooting conditions. Also, you can achieve greater control when shooting images by setting the shooting menu options (A112). Shooting mode Description A Programmed auto You can let the camera adjust the shutter speed and f-number.
Tips for Setting Exposure The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in subjects vary by changing the combinations of shutter speed and f-number even if the exposure is the same. Effect of the Shutter Speed The camera can make a fast-moving subject appear static at a fast shutter speed, or highlight the motion of a moving subject at a slow shutter speed.
B Notes About Setting Exposure When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or f-number indicator flashes (in A, B, and C modes), or the exposure indicator is displayed in red (in D mode) when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Change the shutter speed setting or f-number.
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (A, B, C, and D Modes) The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position, f-number, or ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings.
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. • m Flash mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. • n Self-timer/Self-portrait timer - Self-timer: The shutter is automatically released in 10 or 2 seconds. - Self-portrait timer: The camera focuses in 5 seconds, and the shutter is automatically released.
Flash Mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. 1 Move the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash. • When the flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled and S is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H (m). 3 Select the desired flash mode (A58) and press the k button. • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled.
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the shooting screen. Auto with red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction V Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A59). • When Red-eye reduction is selected, the flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Fill flash/Standard flash X The flash fires whenever a picture is taken.
C Auto with Red-eye Reduction/Red-eye Reduction Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. If the camera detects red-eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved. Note the following when shooting: • Because pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is pressed and when the image is shot. • More time than usual is required to save images.
Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter few seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A150) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J (n). 2 Select the desired self-timer mode, and press the k button. Self-timer • n10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions, such as weddings. • n2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) Use macro mode when taking close-up pictures. 1 Press the multi selector I (p). 2 Select o and press the k button. Macro mode • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled. 3 Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator are displayed in green.
Using the Creative Slider When the shooting mode is set to A, B, C, or D mode, you can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, hue, and Active D-Lighting when shooting. 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Use JK to select an item. Brightness (Exp. +/-) • F Hue: Adjust the hue (reddish/bluish) of the entire image. • G Vividness: Adjust the vividness of the entire image. • o Brightness (Exp. +/-): Adjust the brightness of the entire image.
C Creative Slider Settings • This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A73). • The settings for brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, hue, and Active DLighting are saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. • When the shooting mode is set to D mode, Active D-Lighting cannot be used. • See “Using the Histogram” (A64) for more information.
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) When the shooting mode is set to A (auto) mode, scene mode, creative mode, or short movie show mode, you can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation). 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. Exposure compensation +2.0 • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. • To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. • The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button. -0.3 -2.
Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes. • To zoom in: Move toward g • To zoom out: Move toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. • Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction adjusts the zoom quickly. • A zoom indicator is displayed on the shooting screen when the zoom control is moved.
Using the Snap-back Zoom If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area (angle of view) so that you can frame the subject more easily. • While pressing the q button, frame the subject inside the framing border of the shooting screen. To change the visible area, move the zoom control while pressing the q button. • Release the q button to return to the original zoom position.
Focusing The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. • Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed halfway. • The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.
B Notes About Target Finding AF • Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary. • The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance settings.
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the shooting conditions (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g.
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. 1 In A, B, C, or D mode, set AF area mode to Center (A126). 2 Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green. • Exposure is also locked. 3 1/250 F3.7 1/250 F3.7 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture.
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode) The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below.
1 Cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. Cannot be changed. May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode. Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to Off, and is fixed at W (off) when HDR is set to On. 6 Pet portrait auto release (A40), self-portrait timer, and k can be set. 7 Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings. Restricted function Option Description Continuous (A123) When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof (A48) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Self-timer AF area mode (A126) When Subject tracking is selected, the selftimer cannot be used.
Restricted function Option Smile timer (A49) When Smile timer is set, Blink proof cannot be used. Self-Collage (A47) When Self-Collage is set, Blink proof cannot be used. Continuous (A123) When Continuous H, Continuous L, Preshooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, date and time cannot be stamped on images. Flash mode (A57) If the flash fires when On (hybrid) is selected, the setting is fixed at On.
Playback Features Playback Zoom......................................................................................................................76 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.........................................................................77 List by Date Mode ................................................................................................................78 Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence.............................................................
Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A20) zooms in on the image. g (i) 4/4 0004. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Full-frame Playback 3.0 Displayed area guide Image is zoomed in. • You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). The zoom can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial. • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A20) displays images as thumbnails. 1 / 20 f (h) 1 / 20 Sun Mon 2016 11 Tue Wed Thu 1 2 4 Fr i Sat 4 5 12 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 0004.
List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M N menu icon M C List by date M k button Use the multi selector HI to select a date and then press the k button to play back the images captured on the selected date. • Functions in the playback menu (A112) can be used for the images in the selected shooting date (except Copy). • The following operations are available while the shooting date selection screen is displayed.
Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously, or with the multiple exp. lighten, self-collage, or creative mode function, are saved as a sequence. One image in a sequence is used as the key picture to represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode. To display each image in the sequence individually, press the k button. 1/5 0004.
Deleting Images in a Sequence When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed. • When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. - Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A22), all images in that sequence are deleted. - All images: All images on the memory card or in the internal memory are deleted.
Editing Images (Still Images) Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. C Restrictions on Image Editing • An image can be edited up to 10 times. A still image created by editing a movie can be edited up to nine times. • You may not be able to edit images of a certain size or with certain editing functions.
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect level and press the k button. Quick retouch • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, press J.
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Red-eye correction M k button Preview the result and press the k button. Red-eye correction • To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector J. Back B • • • • Save Notes About Red-eye Correction Red-eye correction can only be applied to images when red-eye is detected. Red-eye correction can be applied to pets (dogs or cats) even if their eyes are not red.
2 Use JK to select the effect, use HI to select the effect level, and press the k button. Small face 3 2 1 • You can simultaneously apply multiple effects. Adjust or check the settings for all effects before pressing the k button.
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Small picture M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button. • When the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9, the image size is fixed at 640 × 360. When the aspect ratio of the image is 1:1, the image size is fixed at 480 × 480. Press the k button to proceed to step 2. 2 Small picture 640×480 320×240 160×120 Select Yes and press the k button.
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A76). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate. Set a magnification rate at which u is displayed. • Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll to the portion of the image that you want to display. 3 Check the image and press the k button. 3.
Movies Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback..................................88 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies.......................................................91 Shooting Time-lapse Movies............................................................................................92 Recording Superlapse Movies .........................................................................................94 Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies)..
Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback 1 Display the shooting screen. Movie frame • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. • It is recommended that you display the movie frame that indicates the area that will be recorded in a movie (A89). 1/250 F3.7 25m 0s 880 Remaining movie recording time 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the setting of AF area mode (A134).
Movie Frame • Set Photo info in Monitor settings in the setup menu to Movie frame+auto info (A147) to display the movie frame. Check the range of a movie in a frame before recording. • The area that is recorded in a movie varies depending on the Movie options or Movie VR settings in the movie menu. Maximum Movie Recording Time Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.
Notes About Movie Recording B Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image. Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. • A still image can be captured when Q is displayed on the screen. When z is displayed, a still image cannot be captured. • The size of the captured still image is determined by the movie image size (A130).
Shooting Time-lapse Movies The camera can automatically capture still images at a specified interval to create time-lapse movies that are approximately 10 seconds long. • When the Frame rate setting of the movie menu is set to 30 fps (30p/60p), 300 images are captured and saved with e 1080/30p. When set to 25 fps (25p/ 50p), 250 images are captured and saved with S 1080/25p.
2 Select whether or not to fix exposure (brightness), and press the k button. (except Night sky and Star trails) Time-lapse movie AE-L on • When AE-L on is selected, the exposure used for the first image is used for all images. When the brightness changes drastically like at dusk, AE-L off is recommended. 3 4 AE-L off Stabilize the camera by using a tool such as a tripod. Press the shutter-release button to capture the first image.
Recording Superlapse Movies The camera records movies and saves them in fast motion (e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p). Use to record a movie while moving the camera. The camera compresses the time of changes in the subject and saves the movie. Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M u Superlapse movie M k button 1 Select the playback speed from Playback speed, and press the k button. Playback speed 2× 4× • At the default setting of 6×, a movie recorded for six minutes is played back as a one-minute movie.
Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) You can create a short movie (e1080/30p or S1080/25p) that is up to 30 seconds long by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips that are several seconds long. 1 Press the d (menu) button and configure the settings for recording movies. Number of shots Special effects Background music End recording • Number of shots: Set the number of movie clips that the camera records and the recording time for each movie clip.
4 Save the short movie show. • The short movie show is saved when the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips. • To save a short movie show before the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips, press the d button with the shooting screen displayed while a movie clip is not being recorded, and then select End recording. • Movie clips are deleted when a short movie show is saved.
Operations During Movie Clip Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie clip is playing (A2). Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. Function Icon Rewind A Fast-forward B Playback controls Description Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Hold down the k button to fast-forward the movie. Pause playback.
Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A2). Rotate the multi selector or the command dial to fastforward or rewind. Volume indicator Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. When paused Function Icon Rewind A Fastforward B Description Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.
Editing Movies When editing movies, use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level indicator is B, movie editing is not possible. Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie The desired portion of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back a desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that you want to extract (A98). 2 Use the multi selector JK to select the I control, and then press the k button.
5 Use HI to select m (save) and press the k button. Save • Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie. 5m 3m52s 0s B Notes About Movie Extracting • A movie that was created by editing cannot be edited again. • The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected using the start and end points. • Movies cannot be trimmed so that they are less than two seconds long.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Utilizing Images ................................................................................................................. 102 Viewing Images on a TV.................................................................................................. 103 Printing Images Without a Computer........................................................................ 104 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) ............................................
Utilizing Images In addition to using the SnapBridge app to enjoy the captured images, you can also utilize the images in various ways by connecting the camera to the devices described below. Viewing Images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack.
Viewing Images on a TV 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. to HDMI jack HDMI micro connector (Type D) 2 Set the TV’s input to external input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 3 Press and hold down the c (playback) button to turn on the camera. • Images are displayed on the TV. • The camera screen does not turn on.
Printing Images Without a Computer Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. 3 The camera is automatically turned on.
Printing Images One at a Time 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired image and press the k button. Print selection 15/11/2016 No. 32 • Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to fullframe playback. 2 Use HI to select Copies and press the k button. • Use HI to set the desired number of copies (up to nine) and press the k button. PictBridge 1 prints Start print Copies Paper size 3 Select Paper size and press the k button.
Printing Multiple Images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d (menu) button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Paper size and press the k button. • Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To print with the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. • To exit the print menu, press the d button.
Print selection 10 Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection copies (up to 9) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of 1 1 3 copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the number of copies to be Back printed. To cancel the print selection, set the number of copies to 0. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) Installing ViewNX-i ViewNX-i is free software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your computer for viewing and editing. To install ViewNX-i, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown on the right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Nikon Transfer 2 icon. • When using Windows 10 or Windows 8.
2 After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click Start Transfer. Start Transfer • Image transfer begins. When image transfer is complete, ViewNX-i starts and the transferred images are displayed. 3 Terminate the connection. • If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot.
Using the Menu Menu Operations............................................................................................................... 112 Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................ 115 The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) ...................................... 118 The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode).............................................................. 120 The Movie Menu ...............
Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • • • • • • A Shooting menu1, 2 e Movie menu1 N Playback mode menu (List by date mode)3 c Playback menu3 q Network menu z Setup menu 1 2 3 Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode. Press the d button when the playback screen is displayed. 1 Press the d (menu) button. • The menu is displayed.
4 Select a menu option and press the k button. Time zone and date • Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. Monitor settings Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom 5 Select a setting and press the k button. Date stamp • The setting you selected is applied. • When you are finished using the menu, press the d button. • When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or b (e) button.
The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera menu, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Erase selected images Back 1 Use the multi selector JK or rotate it to select the desired image. • Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. • Only one image can be selected for Rotate image. Proceed to step 3.
Menu Lists The Shooting Menu Enter shooting mode M d button Common Options Option Default setting A Image quality Normal 118 Image size a 5184×3888 119 For A, B, C, and D Modes Option Default setting A White balance Auto 120 Metering Matrix 122 Continuous Single 123 ISO sensitivity Auto 125 AF area mode Target finding AF 126 Autofocus mode Pre-focus 129 M exposure preview On 129 The Movie Menu Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M k button Option Default setting
Option Frame rate A Default setting – 137 The Playback Menu Press the c button (playback mode) M d button A Option Mark for upload1 138 Quick retouch2 82 D-Lighting2 82 Red-eye correction2 83 Glamour retouch2 83 Slide show 139 Protect1 140 Rotate image1 140 Small picture2 85 Copy1 141 Sequence display 142 1 Select an image on the image selection screen. See “The Image Selection Screen” (A114) for more information. 2 Edited images are saved as separate files.
Option A Bluetooth 143 Restore default settings 143 The Setup Menu Press the d button M z menu icon M k button Option A Time zone and date 145 Monitor settings 147 Date stamp 149 Photo VR 150 AF assist 151 Digital zoom 151 Sound settings 152 Auto off 152 Format card/Format memory 153 Language 153 Image comment 154 Copyright information 155 Location data 156 Charge by computer 157 Reset all 158 Conformity marking 158 Firmware version 158 117 Using the Menu Menu Lists
The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) Image Quality Enter shooting mode* M d button M Image quality M k button * The image quality can be set in shooting modes other than the short movie show mode. The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except Time-lapse movie, Superlapse movie, and Easy panorama scene modes). Set the image quality (compression ratio) used when saving images.
Image Size Enter shooting mode* M d button M Image size M k button * The image size can be set in shooting modes other than the short movie show mode. The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except Time-lapse movie, Superlapse movie, and Easy panorama scene modes). Set the image size (number of pixels) used when saving images. The larger the image size, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.
The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode) • See “Image Quality” (A118) and “Image Size” (A119) for information about Image quality and Image size. White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu icon M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. Option Description a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted.
Using Preset Manual Follow the procedures described below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Preset manual, and press the k button. • The lens extends to the zoom position for measurement. White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy 3 Select Measure.
Metering Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu icon M Metering M k button The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.” Use this option to set the method of how the camera meters exposure. Option G q B Description Matrix (default setting) The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering. Recommended for typical shooting.
Continuous Shooting Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu icon M Continuous M k button Option Single (default setting) U Description One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is pressed. k Continuous H While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The camera can capture up to about 7 images continuously at a rate of about 7 fps (when set to Normal (image quality) and a 5184×3888 (image size)).
B Notes About Continuous Shooting • Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series. • It may take some time to save the images after shooting. • When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images. • The frame rate may become slower depending on the image quality, image size, memory card type or shooting conditions.
ISO Sensitivity Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu icon M ISO sensitivity M k button A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. • When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise.
AF Area Mode Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D menu icon M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus when shooting still images. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A68) for more information. 1/250 a Face priority F3.
Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center 1/250 F3.7 25m 0s 880 Focus area s Subject tracking Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera focuses. The focus area automatically moves to track the subject. See “Using Subject Tracking” (A128) for more information. End 1/250 F3.
Using Subject Tracking Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D menu icon M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button 1 Register a subject. • Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the frame and press the k button. • When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around it and the camera begins tracking the subject. • If the subject cannot be registered, the border is displayed in red.
Autofocus Mode Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description A Single AF The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera always focuses even if the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while the camera focuses.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie options (A131) to record in slow or fast motion. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Frame rate setting (A137). • Cards rated Speed Class 6 or better are recommended for movie recording (A188).
HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (A133). Option h HS 480/4× a j HS 1080/0.5× Y Image size Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) Description 1/4-speed slow motion movies • Max. recording time*: 15 seconds (playback time: 1 minute) 640 × 480 4:3 2× speed fast motion movies • Max.
C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: Recording time 10 s Playback time 10 s When recording at h HS 480/4×, or a HS 480/4×: Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Recording time 10 s Playback time 40 s Slow motion playback When recording at j HS 1080/0.5×, or Y HS 1080/0.5×: Movies are recorded at 1/2 normal speed. They are played back in fast motion at 2× faster speed.
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Movie options M k button Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 of the normal playback speed, or in fast motion at twice the normal playback speed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select an HS movie option (A131) and press the k button. • After applying the option, press the d button to return to the shooting screen.
AF Area Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus in superlapse movie, short movie show mode, or when recording movies. Option a Face priority (default setting) y Center Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A68) for more information. The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses in superlapse movie, short movie show mode, or when recording movies. Option A Single AF (default setting) B Full-time AF B Description Focus is locked when movie recording starts. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. The camera focuses continuously.
Movie VR Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Movie VR M k button Set to reduce the effects of camera shake in short movie show mode or when recording movies. Set this option to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during recording. Option V g On (hybrid) (default setting) On Compensation is not performed. Off B Description Performs optical compensation for camera shake using the lens shift method. Also performs electronic VR using image processing. The angle of view (i.e.
Wind Noise Reduction Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Wind noise reduction M k button Option Description Y On Reduces the sound that is produced when wind passes over the microphone during movie recording. Other sounds may become difficult to hear during playback. Off (default setting) Wind noise reduction is disabled.
The Playback Menu See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A81) for information about image editing functions. Mark for upload Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Mark for upload M k button Select still images in the camera and upload them to a smart device that has a wireless connection established with the SnapBridge app. On the image selection screen (A114), select or deselect images for the Mark for upload function. • The size of images that are uploaded is restricted to 2 megapixels.
Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Start and press the k button. Slide show • The slide show begins.
Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A114). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A153).
Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. • When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed. In that case, press the d button to select Copy. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button.
Sequence Display Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Sequence display M k button Select the method used to display images in the sequence (A79). Option Description Q Individual pictures Displays each image in a sequence individually. F is displayed on the playback screen. C Key picture only (default setting) Displays only the key picture for images in a sequence. Settings are applied to all sequences, and the setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
The Network Menu Press the d button M q menu icon M k button Configure the wireless network settings to connect the camera and a smart device. • Some settings cannot be changed while a wireless connection is established. To change them, disconnect the wireless connection. Option Description Airplane mode Select On to turn off all wireless connections. Connect to smart device Select when using the SnapBridge app to connect the camera and a smart device (A25).
B Notes About the Internal Memory • Images saved in the camera’s internal memory cannot be uploaded to a smart device. To upload images in the internal memory, use the playback menu Copy to copy the images to the memory card in the camera. • You cannot perform remote photography from a smart device if a memory card is not inserted in the camera.
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description Sync with smart device Select On to synchronize the date and time setting with a smart device. Enable the clock synchronization function of the SnapBridge app. Date and time Set the date and time if Sync with smart device is set to Off. • Select a field: Press the multi Date and time selector JK. • Edit the date and time: Press HI.
2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed on the screen changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination London, Casablanca 15/11/2016 15:30 3 Press K. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination London, Casablanca 15/11/2016 15:30 4 Use JK to select the time zone. • Press H to enable daylight saving time function, and W is displayed.
Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Set whether or not to display information in the monitor. Help display The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed. • Default setting: On Image review Set whether or not to display the captured image is displayed immediately after shooting. • Default setting: On Brightness Adjust the brightness.
Shooting mode Playback mode 4/4 Framing grid+auto info 1/250 F3.7 25m 0s 880 In addition to the information shown in Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures. The framing grid is not displayed while recording movies. 0004. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Same as Auto info. 4/4 1/250 Movie frame+auto info F3.
Date Stamp Press the d button M z menu icon M Date stamp M k button The shooting date and time can be stamped on images when shooting. 15.11.2016 Option fDate Description Date is stamped on images. SDate and time Date and time are stamped on images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not stamped on images. B Notes About Date Stamp • Stamped date and time form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time cannot be stamped on images after they have been captured.
Photo VR Press the d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images. Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option V On (hybrid) g On (default setting) Off B Description Performs optical compensation for camera shake using the lens shift method. Under the following conditions, also performs electronic VR using image processing.
AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Option Description a Auto (default setting) The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. The illuminator has a range of about 5.0 m (16 ft) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 4.5 m (14 ft) at the maximum telephoto position. • Note that for some shooting modes or focus areas, the AFassist illuminator may not light. Off The AF-assist illuminator does not light.
Sound Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button Option Description Button sound When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and three beeps when an error occurs. The welcome screen sound is also produced. • Sounds are disabled when using Pet portrait scene mode. Shutter sound When On (default setting) is selected, the shutter sound is produced when the shutter is released.
Format Card/Format Memory Press the d button M z menu icon M Format card/Format memory M k button Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory. Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to save important images to a computer before formatting. • You may not be able to select this setting while a wireless connection is established. Formatting a Memory Card • Insert a memory card into the camera.
Image Comment Press the d button M z menu icon M Image comment M k button Attach a comment that was previously registered to images that will be captured. You can imprint the attached comment to images that will be sent to a smart device using the SnapBridge app. You must configure the SnapBridge app in advance. See SnapBridge app online help for more information. You can also check the attached comment using ViewNX-i metadata.
Copyright Information Press the d button M z menu icon M Copyright information M k button Attach the copyright information that was previously registered to images that will be captured. You can imprint the attached copyright information to images that will be sent to a smart device using the SnapBridge app. You must configure the SnapBridge app in advance. See SnapBridge app online help for more information. You can also check the attached copyright information using ViewNX-i metadata.
Location Data Press the d button M z menu icon M Location data M k button Set whether or not to add shooting location information to the images that you take. Option Description Download from device Select Yes to add location information from the smart device to the images that you take. Enable the location information function of the SnapBridge app. Position Display the obtained location information. • The information is not updated while it is being displayed. To update it, perform Position again.
Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Option a Auto (default setting) The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer. Off B Description When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (A102), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.
Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • The network menu settings are also restored to their default values. • Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. • You may not be able to select this setting while a wireless connection is established.
Technical Notes Notices................................................................................................................................... 160 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................ 162 Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................... 165 The Camera .................................................................................................................
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Notes About Wireless Communication Functions Restrictions on Wireless Devices The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries.
Precautions when Exporting or Carrying This Product Abroad This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Notice for Customers in Europe Declaration of Conformity (Europe) Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type COOLPIX A900 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_A900.pdf. • Maximum output power: 11.
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avi-viii) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens or lens cover. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Notes About the Monitor • Monitors (including electronic viewfinders) are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use. Charging an Exhausted Battery Turning the camera on or off while an exhausted battery is inserted in the camera may result in reduced battery life. Charge the exhausted battery before use. Storing the Battery • Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used.
Memory Cards Precautions for Use • Use only Secure Digital memory cards (A188). • Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card. • Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. Formatting • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. A Cause/Solution The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or battery temperature has cooled before resuming use. – Memory card is write protected. The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position. – This card cannot be used. An error occurred while accessing the memory card.
Display Cause/Solution Memory contains no images. There are no images in the internal memory or on the memory card. • Remove the memory card to play back images in the internal memory. • To copy the images saved in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card, press the d button to select Copy in the playback menu. File contains no image data. This file cannot be played back. All images are hidden. 10 112 The file was not created or edited with this camera. The file cannot be viewed on this camera.
Display A Cause/Solution Printer error: check printer status. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: check paper. Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: paper jam. Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: out of paper.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem The camera is on but does not respond. • The battery is exhausted. The camera cannot be turned on. The camera turns off without warning. The monitor is blank. • The power switch is enabled a few seconds after the battery is inserted. Wait a few seconds before pressing the power switch.
Problem The camera becomes hot. The battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged. • Confirm all connections. • When connected to a computer, the camera may not charge for any of the reasons described below. - Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu. - Battery charging stops if the camera is turned off. - Battery charging is not possible if the camera’s display language and date and time have not been set, or the date and time were reset after the camera’s clock battery was exhausted.
Problem A Cause/Solution Date not stamped on images even when Date stamp is enabled. • The current shooting mode does not support Date stamp. • A function that restricts the date stamp is enabled. • The date cannot be stamped on movies. 4, 112, 117, 149 73 – Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when the camera is turned on. The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. Configure the camera settings again.
Shooting Issues Problem Cannot switch to shooting mode. Cannot take pictures or record movies. The camera cannot focus. Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. 102 • When the camera is in playback mode, press the c button, shutter-release button, or b(e) button. • When menus are displayed, press the d button. • When the scene mode is Night portrait or Backlighting with HDR set to Off, raise the flash. • The flash is charging while the flash lamp is flashing.
Problem A Cause/Solution Bright specks appear in images captured with flash. Flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Lower the flash, and set the flash mode setting to W (off). 57 Flash does not fire. • A shooting mode that restricts the flash is selected. • A function that restricts the flash is enabled. 71 73 • Digital zoom is set to Off or Crop in the setup menu. 112, 117, 151 130, 151 Digital zoom cannot be used. Image size not available.
Problem A Cause/Solution • • • • • The subject is backlit. Use the flash or the Backlighting scene mode. 17 186 62, 64 112, 115, 125 19, 39, 57 Images are too bright. Adjust exposure compensation. 62, 64 Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with redeye reduction/ redeye reduction). Use any shooting mode other than Night portrait, and change the flash mode to any setting other than V (auto with red-eye reduction/red-eye reduction) and try taking the picture again.
Problem Cause/Solution A ring-shaped belt or rainbowcolored stripe appears on the screen or images. When shooting with backlighting or when a very strong light source (such as sunlight) is in the frame, a ring-shaped belt or rainbow-colored stripe (ghosting) may occur. Change the position of the light source, or frame the picture so that the light source does not enter the frame, and try again. A – Playback Issues Problem A Cause/Solution File cannot be played back.
External Device Issues Problem Cannot establish a wireless connection with a smart device.* 180 Technical Notes Troubleshooting A Cause/Solution • See “Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)” when establishing a wireless connection for the first time. • Also see “If the Connection Is Unsuccessful”. • If a wireless connection is established, perform the following operations. - Turn the camera off and then on again. - Restart the SnapBridge app.
Problem Cause/Solution Cannot upload images to a smart device that has a wireless connection established with the SnapBridge app.* • Perform the operations described below when uploading automatically. - Set Network menu M Send while shooting M Still images in the camera to Yes. - In the A tab of the SnapBridge app M Auto link options M turn on Auto link. - In the A tab of the SnapBridge app M Auto link options M turn on Auto download.
Problem Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when the camera is connected to a computer. A Cause/Solution • A computer or printer is connected to the camera. Images are not • The memory card contains no images. displayed on TV. • Remove the memory card to play back images in the internal memory. • The camera is off. • The battery is exhausted. • The USB cable is not correctly connected. • The camera is not recognized by the computer. • The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically.
File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN0001.JPG (1) (2) (3) (1) Identifier Not shown on the screen of the camera.
Optional Accessories Battery Charger MH-65 Battery Charger Charging time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes for a fully exhausted battery. EH-62F AC Adapter (connect as shown) AC Adapter Make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the power connector slot before inserting the AC adapter into the battery chamber. In addition, make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the battery chamber slot before closing the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX A900 Digital Camera Type Number of effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom magnification Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats Compact digital camera 20.3 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 21.
Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering mode Exposure control Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer • • • • • • • 20 M 10 M 4M 2M VGA 16:9 15 M 1:1 5184×3888 3648×2736 2272×1704 1600×1200 640×480 5184×2920 3888×3888 • ISO 80–1600 • ISO 3200 (available when using A, B, C, or D mode) Matrix, center-weighted, spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutterpriority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, and exposure compe
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards Operating frequency Authentication Bluetooth Communication protocols Supported languages Power sources Charging time Battery life1 Still images Movie (actual battery life for recording)2 Tripod socket Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol) 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1-11) Open system, WPA2-PSK Bluetooth Specification Version 4.
EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.) Weight Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, MAX 0.14 A Rated output DC 5.0 V, 1.0 A Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.
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“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
Index Symbols A Auto mode.................................... 33, 34 o Creative mode......................... 33, 50 y Scene mode....................... 33, 35 C Aperture-priority auto mode ....................................................................... 33, 52 B Shutter-priority auto mode.... 33, 52 n Short movie show mode ....... 33, 95 A Programmed auto mode ........ 33, 52 D Manual mode ................................ 33, 52 c Playback mode............................ 20, 75 C List by date mode.
Creative slider....................................... 56, 62 Crop............................................................ 76, 86 D Date and time.......................... 14, 117, 145 Date stamp........................................ 117, 149 Daylight saving time ...................... 15, 146 Delete ........................................................ 21, 80 Digital zoom............................. 65, 117, 151 Direct Print........................................ 102, 104 D-Lighting............
L Landscape c ................................................ 35 Language ............................................ 117, 153 Lens.................................................. 2, 169, 185 Li-ion rechargeable battery ................................................. 10, 11, 166, 188 List by date mode ....................................... 78 Location data................................... 117, 156 M M exposure preview.................... 115, 129 Macro mode.........................................
Reset all................................................ 117, 158 Restore default settings ............ 117, 143 Rotary multi selector ........................... 3, 56 Rotate image.................................... 116, 140 S Scene auto selector x................... 33, 36 Scene mode .......................................... 33, 35 SD memory card................... 10, 168, 188 Self-collage..................................................... 47 Self-portrait timer...............................
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