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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L26 or COOLPIX L25 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A viii) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
Attaching the Camera Strap COOLPIX L26 COOLPIX L25 2 1 2 Introduction 1 About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 9). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A 1).
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• Comply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
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Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns. Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Before replacing the batteries, turn the product off.
Introduction • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Chargers (available separately) • Keep dry.
Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs included with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Introduction xii Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notice for customers in the State of California Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Introduction Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Table of Contents Introduction ................................................... ii Parts of the Camera ..................................... 1 The Camera Body................................................. 2 The Monitor ........................................................... 6 Shooting Mode .......................................................... 6 Playback Mode ........................................................... 8 The Basics of Shooting and Playback....
Introduction Changing the Image Size (Image Mode).... 60 Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) ......................................................................... 60 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously .................................................. 62 Focusing............................................................... 63 Using Face Detection .......................................... 63 Focus Lock..................................................................
File and Folder Names.............................. E63 Optional Accessories ................................ E64 Error Messages............................................ E65 Introduction The Playback Menu ................................... E29 a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order).................................................................... E29 b Slide Show ................................................. E32 d Protect.........................................................
Technical Notes and Index.................. F1 Introduction xviii Caring for the Product ................................. F2 The Camera............................................................ F2 Batteries.................................................................... F4 Memory Cards...................................................... F6 Cleaning and Storage................................... F7 Cleaning................................................................... F7 Storage .............
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body....................................................2 The Monitor.............................................................6 Parts of the Camera This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor. Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................6 Playback Mode ...............................................................................................
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body COOLPIX L26 1 2 3 4 5 Lens cover closed Parts of the Camera 10 9 2 7 8 6 1 Shutter-release button.................................... 26 5 Flash ............................................................................50 6 Microphone............................................................78 7 Lens cover 2 Zoom control........................................................ 24 f : wide .............................................................
14 13 16 15 12 11 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover..........................10, 13 1 Monitor ........................................................................ 6 2 Flash lamp............................................................... 50 3 b (e movie-record) button..................... 78 11 Battery chamber ..................................................10 4 A (shooting mode) button...34, 35, 43, 47 12 Memory card slot ................................................
COOLPIX L25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Parts of the Camera Lens cover closed 10 9 4 8 1 Shutter-release button.................................... 26 5 Flash ............................................................................50 6 Microphone............................................................78 7 Lens cover 2 Zoom control........................................................ 24 f : wide ............................................................. 24 g : tele.........................
14 13 16 15 12 11 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover..........................10, 13 1 Monitor ........................................................................ 6 2 Flash lamp............................................................... 50 3 b (e movie-record) button..................... 78 11 Battery chamber ..................................................10 4 A (shooting mode) button...34, 35, 43, 47 12 Memory card slot ................................................
The Monitor • The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (Monitor settings (A 86) > Photo info > Auto info). Shooting Mode Parts of the Camera 32 31 30 4 2 10 29 1 5 6 7 3 9 10 28 11 27 26 25 24 23 +1.0 22 21 6 29m 0s 1/250 F 3.
Shooting mode.............................34, 35, 43, 47 18 Internal memory indicator ............................21 2 Macro mode .......................................................... 55 19 Aperture value ......................................................27 3 Zoom indicator ............................................ 24, 55 20 Shutter speed........................................................27 4 Focus indicator..................................................... 26 21 Focus area....
Playback Mode 1 16 2 15/05/2012 12:00 9999. JPG 3 4 5 15 14 13 6 Parts of the Camera 12 999/ 999 11 10 999/ 999 9999/9999 a 7 8 1m 0s 1m 0s b 1 Date of recording ............................................... 16 10 Internal memory indicator ............................29 2 Time of recording............................................... 16 11 Movie playback indicator...............................82 3 Battery level indicator......................................
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode........................................20 Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................23 Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries .................................
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. • Before opening the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2 COOLPIX L26 COOLPIX L25 3 2 2 Insert the batteries.
B Removing the Batteries • Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • The camera, batteries, or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card. B Notes About the Batteries • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page ix and in “Batteries” (F4) before use.
C Notes About an AC Power Source • You can use the AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately; E64) to supply power to the camera from an electrical outlet. • Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH-65A. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. COOLPIX L26 COOLPIX L25 3 2 • When the camera turns off, the power2 on lamp and the monitor turn off. 1 • Before opening the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. Insert a memory card. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 1 • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
B Formatting a Memory Card • 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. • All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Copy any data on the card that you wish to keep to a computer before formatting. • To format a memory card, insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card (E54) in the setup menu (A 86).
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).
4 Press J or K to select your home time zone and press the k button. • Press H to enable daylight saving time. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable daylight saving time. 5 Press H or I to select the date format and press the k button. Date format Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time, and press the k button. Date and time • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, and minute).
8 Press the A button. • The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen is displayed. 9 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 18 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the k button. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A 20). • Press the multi selector H or I before pressing the k button, to switch to another shooting mode. Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu.
C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language (E55) and Time zone and date (E41) settings in the z setup menu (A 86). • You can enable and disable daylight saving time by selecting the z setup menu > Time zone and date (E41) > Time zone. When enabled, the clock moves forward one hour; when disabled, the clock moves back one hour.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. 2 Press the A button. • The shooting-mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 20 3 Press the multi selector H or I to select a shooting mode and press the k button. • G (easy auto) mode is used in this example.
4 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Battery Level Indicator Display Description b Battery level high. B Battery level low. Prepare to replace the batteries. Battery exhausted. Cannot take pictures. Replace the batteries.
C Power Saving Function (Auto Off) If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no operations are performed for approximately another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator (L26 only), and microphone. • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Frame the picture. • When the camera determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon will change (A 34). • When the camera detects a human face, that face is framed by a yellow double border (focus area).
B Easy Auto Mode • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this case, select another shooting mode (A 34, 35, 43, 47). • When digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode is U. C When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode (A 60) and digital zoom magnification. Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still images. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 27). • When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. When the subject is in focus, the double border glows green. The Basics of Shooting and Playback F 3.2 1/250 F 3.2 • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus indicator (A 6) glows green.
The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Press all the way While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take a picture.
B The Basics of Shooting and Playback 28 Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g.
Step 4 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displayed full-frame. c (playback) button 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. Display the previous image Display the next image • Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera’s internal memory. C is displayed near the current image number/total number of images display.
C Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. • When you play back images in which the face of a person (A 63) or pet (A 42) was detected at the time of shooting, depending on the orientation of the detected face, the images are automatically rotated for playback display.
Step 5 Delete Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • Current image: Only the current image is deleted. • Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected and deleted (A 32). • All images: All images are deleted. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. 3 Press H or I to select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press H to display y. Erase selec ted images • To undo the selection, press I to remove y. • Rotate the zoom control (A 2, 4) to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails. 2 Back ON/OFF Add y to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to confirm the selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed.
Shooting Features This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture. Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode............................................ 34 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .......... 35 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces) ... 43 A (Auto) Mode ........................................
Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
Changing Scene Mode Settings • Depending on the scene, the multi selector H (X), I (p), J (n), and K (o) can be used to set the corresponding features. ➝ “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A 49), “Default Settings” (A 58) • Features that can be set by pressing the d button ➝ Image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality (A 60) Characteristics of Each Scene b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. • When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A 63).
d Sports Use this mode when shooting sporting events. The camera captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way to capture images continuously. The camera captures up to four images continuously at a rate of about 1.2 fps when Image mode is set to P (for L26) or i (for L25).
Z Beach Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. z Snow Captures the brightness of sunlit snow. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. h Sunset O Shooting Features Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. i Dusk/dawn O Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.
j Night landscape O Slow shutter speeds are used to capture stunning night landscapes. • The focus area or focus indicator (A 7) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. k Close-up u Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 55) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can adjust hue by pressing the multi selector H and I.
l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (best shot selector).
U Panorama assist Use this setting to capture a series of images that will be connected using a computer to form a panorama image (E2). • Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to select the direction that you will move the camera in when capturing images, and press the k button. • After shooting the first image, confirm on the screen how the captured image will be connected to the next image, and shoot the next image. Shoot as many images as needed to complete the panorama.
O Pet portrait Shooting Features 42 Use this mode when taking pictures of dogs or cats. When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, the camera focuses on that face. Once the camera has focused, by default it automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release). • From the screen displayed after the O Pet portrait scene mode is selected, select Single or Continuous. - Single: Images are captured one at a time.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones in human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Frame the picture. 2 Wait for the subject to smile. Do not press the shutter-release button.
B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom cannot be used. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • “Notes About Face Detection” ➝ A 63 C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 86) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed. • The camera does not detect any faces.
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu When using F smart portrait mode, the following settings can be changed. Select smart portrait mode (A 43) M d button M F tab Smart portrait Image mode Skin softening Smile timer Blink proof Option Description A 60 Skin softening Enable skin softening. Make the skin tones in human faces smoother. The default setting is On.
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released in one of the following shooting modes, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones. • Portrait (A 36) and Night portrait (A 37) in G (easy auto) mode • Portrait (A 36) or Night portrait (A 37) scene mode • Smart portrait mode (A 43) Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A 68, E8).
A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A 48) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu When using A (auto) mode, the following settings can be changed. Select A (auto) mode (A 47) M d button M A tab Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous Color options Option A Shooting Features Image mode 60 White balance Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eye.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, and K can be used to set the following features. X (flash mode) n (self-timer), pet portrait auto release o (exposure compensation) p (macro mode) The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. • See “Default Settings” (A 58) for information about each mode’s default settings.
Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can set the flash mode. 1 Press the multi selector H (m flash mode). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired mode and press the k button. • Available Flash Modes ➝ A 51 • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Auto Shooting Features • When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a few seconds, regardless of Monitor settings (A 86, E45).
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A 52). W Off The flash will not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. X Fill flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. Y Slow sync Shooting Features Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.
C The Flash Mode Setting • The setting varies with the shooting mode. ➝ “Available Features” (A 49) ➝ “Default Settings” (A 58) • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 62). • The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. C Shooting Features 52 Red-eye Reduction This camera uses Advanced Red-Eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix).
Using the Self-timer The camera’s self-timer can release the shutter about ten seconds after you press the shutterrelease button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, or when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutterrelease button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. 1 Press the multi selector J (n self-timer). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON and press the k button.
4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and glows steadily. • When the shutter is released, the self-timer will be set to OFF. • To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.
Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the L26 can focus on objects as close as about 10 cm (4 in.) from the front of the lens. The L25 can focus on objects as close as about 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. 1 Press the multi selector I (p macro mode). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON and press the k button.
B Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) for the L26 and less than 30 cm (1 ft) for the L25. C Autofocus When shooting still images in macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing. C The Macro Mode Setting • Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K (o exposure compensation). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a compensation value. • To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation. • To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation. 3 0.0 Exposure compensation +0.3 15m 0s 970 Shooting Features Press the k button to apply the compensation value.
Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Flash (A 50) Macro (A 55) Exposure compensation (A 57) Off Off2 F (smart portrait; A 43) U3 Off4 Off5 0.0 A (auto; A 47) U Off Off 0.0 b (A 36) V Off Off5 0.0 c (A 36) W5 Off Off5 0.0 d (A 37) W5 Off5 Off5 0.0 e (A 37) V6 Off Off5 0.0 f (A 37) V7 Off Off5 0.0 Z (A 38) U Off Off5 0.0 z (A 38) U Off Off5 0.0 h (A 38) W5 Off Off5 0.0 i (A 38) W5 Off Off5 0.
1 2 3 4 5 You can select U (auto) or W (off). When U (auto) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up scene mode. Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On. Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off. The setting cannot be changed. 6 The setting cannot be changed.
Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. Select the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
C Notes About Image Mode • The setting is also applied to other shooting modes. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 62). C Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved varies greatly depending on the composition of the image.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Option Continuous (A 48) Blink proof (A 45) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Self-timer Smile timer (A 45) When Smile timer is used for shooting, the selftimer cannot be used. Digital zoom Continuous (A 48) When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.
Focusing Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Focus Lock When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject. Use the following procedure when taking pictures using A (auto) mode. 1 2 Aim the camera so that the subject is in the center of the frame. Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposure are locked. 3 Shooting Features F 3.2 1/250 F 3.
Playback Features This chapter describes the features that are available when playing back images. Playback menu D-Lighting 15/05/2012 15:30 0004. JPG 4/ 4 Playback Zoom .................................................... 66 Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display................ 67 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ... 68 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer ... 69 Using ViewNX 2....................................................
Playback Features Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 29) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor. 15/05/2012 15:30 0004. JPG g (i) 4/ 4 Image is displayed full-frame. Playback Features 66 f (h) Displayed area guide Image is zoomed in. • You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h) and g (i). Images can be zoomed up to approximately 10×.
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Rotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 29) displays images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. f (h) 15/05/2012 15:30 0001.
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the following functions by pressing the d button (A 3, 5) to display the menu. Option Description A Playback Features I D-Lighting* Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. E7 e Skin softening* The camera detects faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document. USB/audio/video output connector Insert the plug straight.
Viewing images on a TV E12 You can view the camera’s images and movies on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the optional Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 to the TV’s input jacks. Viewing and organizing images on a computer A 71 If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC-E16.
Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ • An Internet connection is required.
Mac OS • Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. 1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon. 2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window.
4 Download the software. • When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download. • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed. • Windows: Click Yes. • Mac OS: Click OK.
Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB Cable. Turn the camera on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.
2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1). • Click Start Transfer (2). 1 2 • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. Playback Features • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. Playback Features C 76 Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop. • Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.
You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 15m 0s 970 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies 7m30s Recording Movies ................................................ 78 Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu).............. 81 Playing Back Movies............................................
Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. • When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), Movie options (A 81, E38) is set to m VGA (640×480). n HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected. Recording and Playing Back Movies 1 Display the shooting screen. Movie option • The icon for the selected movie option is displayed. The default setting is n HD 720p (1280×720) (A 81).
B Notes About Saving Data After taking a picture or recording a movie, the number of exposures remaining or the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover while images or movies are being saved. Image and movie data could be lost and the camera or memory card could be damaged.
C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Movie options (A 81) Internal memory (approx. 20 MB) –1 15 min m VGA (640×480) 12 s 45 min W QVGA (320×240) 45 s 3 h 10 min n HD 720p (1280×720) Recording and Playing Back Movies 80 Memory card (4 GB)2 All figures are approximate. The maximum movie length may vary depending on the make of the memory card, even among memory cards of the same capacity. 1 When using the internal memory, n HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected.
Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab M k button The following settings can be changed. Movie Movie options Autofocus mode A Movie options E38 Autofocus mode (L26 only) When A Single AF (default setting) is selected, focus is locked when movie recording begins. When B Full-time AF is selected, the camera focuses continuously while recording. When B Full-time AF is selected, the sound of the camera focusing may be heard in recorded movies.
Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A 81). Press the k button to play back movies. 15/05/2012 15:30 0 0 1 0 . AV I Recording and Playing Back Movies Movie options Functions Available During Playback Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to select a control. The operations described below are available.
Adjusting volume Rotate the zoom control to g or f (A 2, 4) during playback. 4s Volume indicator B Recording and Playing Back Movies Deleting movies To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A 29) or thumbnail playback mode (A 67) and press the l button (A 31). Notes About Playing Back Movies The camera is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera.
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General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. Set up 970 For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section (E40).
General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Press the d button M z (setup) tab M k button The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the z tab. Option General Camera Setup 86 Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Elec tronic VR Motion detec tion AF assist Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on.
A Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card. E54 Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language. E55 Video mode Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings. E55 Blink warning Allows you to set whether or not closed eyes are detected when taking pictures of people using face detection. E56 Eye-Fi upload Allows you to set whether or not the camera’s Eye-Fi card (available from third-party manufacturers) sends images to your computer.
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E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Panorama Assist ................................................................................ E2 Playback Editing Still Images ....................................................................................... E5 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV).......... E12 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) ..........................
Reference Section Using Panorama Assist The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M H, I, J, K M U (panorama assist) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector to select the direction and press the k button. Reference Section • Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the direction in which images will be joined.
3 Take the next picture. • Frame the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the first image, and press the shutter-release button. • Repeat this process until the necessary number of images has been taken to complete the scene. 4 15m 0s End 969 Press the k button when shooting is complete. • The camera returns to step 1.
C R Indicator In Panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in each series. When the first picture is taken, R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked. 15m 0s End C 969 Combining Images to Make a Panorama (Panorama Maker 6) • Transfer images to a computer (A 74) and use Panorama Maker 6 to join them in a single panorama.
Editing Still Images Editing Features Use the camera to edit images and save them as separate files (E63). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description D-Lighting (E7) Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image. Skin softening (E8) Make the skin tones in human faces smoother. Small picture (E9) Create a small copy of images suitable for use as e-mail attachments.
C Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Editing functions that can be added D-Lighting The skin softening, small picture, or crop function can be added. Skin softening The D-Lighting, small picture, or crop function can be added. Small picture Crop Another editing function cannot be added.
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M I D-Lighting M k button Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. Press the multi selector H or I to select OK and press the k button. • The original version is displayed on the left and an example of the edited version is displayed on the right. • A new, edited copy is saved as a separate image.
e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M e Skin softening M k button The camera detects faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the degree of softening and press the k button. Sk in softening • The confirmation dialog is displayed with the face to which the effect was applied enlarged at the center of the monitor. • To exit without saving the copy, press J.
g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M g Small picture M k button Create a small copy of the current image. 1 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired copy size and press the k button. Small pic ture 640 × 480 320 × 240 160 × 120 Select Yes and press the k button. • A new, edited copy is saved as a separate image with a compression ratio of 1:16. • The copy is displayed with a black frame.
a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 66) enabled. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 29) to zoom in on the image. • To crop an image displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the image until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped image will be displayed in landscape orientation.
C Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a black frame is displayed around the image, and the small picture icon A is displayed in the left of the monitor in playback mode.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a TV using an optional audio/video cable (E64) to play back images or movies on the TV. 1 2 Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV. • Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. Yellow Reference Section 3 Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details.
B Notes About Connecting the Cable When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented. Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. B If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting in the Video mode (E55) under the setup menu conforms to the standard used by your TV.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible (F20) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images.
B Notes About Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) is used, the camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.
3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. • When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen. Print selec tion 15/05 2012 Reference Section E16 NO.
Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E15), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the k button. Print selec tion 15/05 2012 • To make it easier to select images, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12-image thumbnail display mode. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback mode. 2 Select Copies and press the k button. NO.
4 Select Paper size and press the k button. PictBridge 0 0 4 prints Star t print Copies Paper size 5 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default in the paper size option. 6 Select Start print and press the k button. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. A4 100×150 mm 4×6 in. 8×10 in. PictBridge 0 0 4 prints Reference Section Star t print Copies Paper size 7 Printing begins.
Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E15), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. 1 2 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. Use the multi selector to select Paper size and press the k button. • To exit the print menu, press the d button. 3 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default in the paper size option.
Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies Print selec tion 10 (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, 1 1 3 and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. • Images selected for printing are indicated by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the Back number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for images, the selection is canceled.
DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option (E29). • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start printing. Select Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu. • To view the current print order, select View images and press the k button. To print images, press the k button again. DPOF printing 0 1 0 prints Star t print View images Cancel 10 View images Back 5 Printing begins.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A 60) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Select smart portrait mode M d button M F tab M Skin softening Enable skin softening. Option Description When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human e On (default setting) faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. k Off Turns skin softening off.
Smile Timer Select smart portrait mode M d button M F tab M Smile timer The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Option Description a On (default setting) Enables smile timer. k Off Turns the smile timer off. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode (A 6). No icon is displayed when Off is selected.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) • See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A 60) for information about Image mode. White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M White balance Reference Section The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
Using Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.
4 Frame the reference object in the measuring window. Preset manual Cancel Measure Measuring window 5 Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual. • The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No image is saved. Reference Section B Notes About White Balance • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 62). • Set the flash to W (off) when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash (A 50).
Continuous Shooting Select A (auto) mode M d button M A tab M Continuous Change settings to continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Option Description One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera captures up to four images at a rate of about 1.2 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456 (for L26) or i 3648×2736 (for L25).
B Notes About Continuous Shooting • When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. • The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 62).
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Still Images” (E5) for information about image editing features. a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M a Print order When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders.” • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F20) printer’s card slot.
2 Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Print selec tion 1 1 3 • Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. • Images selected for printing are indicated by the check mark icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be Back printed. If no copies have been specified for images, the selection is canceled. • Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.
B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible printer (F20) that supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used. • Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a DPOF-compatible printer via the included USB cable (E21).
b Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M b Slide show Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the multi selector to select Start and press the k button. • To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop and press the k button before selecting Start. The check mark (w) will be added to the loop option when enabled. Slide show Pause Star t Loop 2 The slide show begins.
d Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M d Protect Protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen. ➝ “The Image Selection Screen” (E34) Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files (E54). Protected images are indicated by the s icon during playback (A 8).
The Image Selection Screen When using one of the following features, a screen like that shown on the right is displayed when selecting images. • Print order > Select images (E29) • Protect (E33) • Rotate image (E35) • Copy > Selected images (E36) • Welcome screen > Select an image (E40) • Delete image > Erase selected images (A 31) Protec t Back ON/OFF Follow the procedures described below to select the images. 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image.
f Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M f Rotate image Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Select an image from the image selection screen (E34). When the Rotate image screen is displayed, press the multi selector J or K to rotate the image 90 degrees.
h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Playback menu M h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button. Copy Camera to card Card to camera • Camera to card: Copy images from internal memory to memory card. • Card to camera: Copy images from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press the k button.
B Notes About Copying Images • JPEG- and AVI-format files can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer. • When copying images for which Print order (E29) options are enabled, the print order settings are not copied. However, when copying images for which Protect (E33) is enabled, the protect setting is copied. C If “Memory contains no images.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M e tab M Movie options Select the desired movie option to record. Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrates mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes. Option Description Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. n HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting)* • Movie bitrate: Approx. 30 Mbps m VGA (640×480) Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded. • Movie bitrate: Approx. 10.
Autofocus Mode (L26 Only) Enter shooting mode M d button M e tab M Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. B Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously.
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen d button M z tab M Welcome screen Configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode. Select an image Displays an image selected for the welcome screen. When the image selection screen is displayed, select an image (E34) and press the k button.
Time Zone and Date d button M z tab M Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Option Date and time Description Allows you to set the camera’s clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set each item displayed on the screen. • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, minute). • Edit the highlighted item: Press H or I. • Apply the setting: Select the minute setting and press the k button.
Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to select Time zone and press the k button. Time zone and date 15/05/2012 15:30 London, Casablanca Date and time Date format Time zone 2 Select x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes according to the region currently selected. D/M/Y Time zone London, Casablanca 15/05/2012 15:30 Home time zone Travel destination 3 Press K.
4 Press J or K to select the travel destination time zone. • If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function. • Press the k button to apply the travel destination time zone. • While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
C Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option.
Monitor Settings d button M z tab M Monitor settings Set the options below. Option Description Photo info Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback. Brightness Select from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. Photo Info Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.
Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004. JPG Framing grid+auto info 15m 0s 970 In addition to information shown with Auto info above, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures. It is not displayed when recording movies. 4/ 4 The same information as in Auto info is displayed. The same information as in Auto info is displayed.
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z tab M Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E31). 15.05.2012 Option Description f Date Date is imprinted on images. S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on images. k Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on images.
Electronic VR d button M z tab M Electronic VR Select the electronic VR (vibration reduction) setting used when shooting still images. Option Description w Auto In the following conditions, electronic VR is applied and the effects of camera shake are reduced when shooting still images: • When the flash mode is set to W (off) or Y (slow sync) • When the shutter speed is slow • When the Continuous setting is set to Single • When the subject is dark k Off (default setting) Electronic VR is disabled.
B Notes About Electronic Vibration Reduction • Electronic VR is disabled while the flash is used, except when using slow sync mode. Note that Electronic VR is disabled even when flash mode is slow sync with red-eye reduction (A 59). • If the exposure period exceeds a certain period of time, electronic VR will not function. • Electronic VR cannot be used if Blink proof (E23) in smart portrait mode is set to On. • Electronic VR cannot be used when using the following scene modes.
Motion Detection d button M z tab M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option Description U Auto (default setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
AF Assist (L26 Only) d button M z tab M AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Option Description Auto (default setting) AF-assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft 2 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Sound Settings d button M z tab M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Select On (default setting) or Off.
Auto Off d button M z tab M Auto off If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode to save power (A 22). This setting determines the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode. Option Description Auto off You can select 30 s (default setting), 1 min, 5 min, or 30 min.
Format Memory/Format Card d button M z tab M Format memory/Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important data to a computer before formatting. Formatting the Internal Memory Format memory All images will be deleted! OK? To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.
Language d button M z tab M Language Select one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Blink Warning d button M z tab M Blink warning Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A 63) when shooting in the following modes: • G (easy auto) mode • Portrait (A 36) or Night portrait (A 37) scene mode Option On Description When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face detection, the Did someone blink? screen is displayed in the monitor.
The Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Did someone blink? Exit Function Description Enlarge the detected face that blinked Rotate the zoom control to g (i). Switch to full-frame playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h).
Eye-Fi Upload d button M z tab M Eye-Fi upload Set whether or not the camera’s Eye-Fi card (available from third-party manufacturers) sends images to your computer. Option b Enable Description Images created with this camera will be uploaded to the predetermined computer. c Disable (default setting) Images will not be uploaded. B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards Reference Section • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected.
C Supported Eye-Fi Cards As of November, 2011, the following Eye-Fi cards can be used. Be sure that Eye-Fi card firmware has been updated to the latest version. • Eye-Fi Connect X2 SDHC 4GB • Eye-Fi Mobile X2 SDHC 8GB • Eye-Fi Pro X2 SDHC 8GB Reset All d button M z tab M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Default value Auto Self-timer (A 53) Off Macro mode (A 55) Off Exposure compensation (A 57) 0.
Smart Portrait Menu Option Skin softening (E22) Default value On Smile timer (E23) On Blink proof (E23) Off Shooting Menu Option Default value L26: P 4608×3456 L25: i 3648×2736 Image mode (A 60) White balance (E24) Auto Continuous (E27) Single Color options (E28) Standard color Movie Menu Option Default value Reference Section Movie options (E38) When a memory card is inserted: HD 720p (1280×720) Autofocus mode (L26 only; E39) Single AF Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (E40) Default va
AF assist (L26 only; E51) Auto Button sound (E52) On Shutter sound (E52) On Auto off (E53) 30 s Sleep mode (E53) On Blink warning (E56) Off Eye-Fi upload (E58) Disable Others Option Paper size (E18, E19) Default value Default Reference Section • Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number (E63) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available.
Battery Type d button M z tab M Battery type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 21), select the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Option Description Alkaline (default setting) LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries COOLPIX (Ni-MH) Nikon EN-MH2 Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable batteries Lithium FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries Firmware Version d button M z tab M Firmware version Reference Section View the current camera firmware version.
File and Folder Names Images and movies are assigned file names as follows. D S C N 00 0 1 . J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still images, movies DSCN Small copies SSCN Cropped copies RSCN D-Lighting copies and skin softening copies FSCN Extension (indicates file format) Still images .JPG Movies .
Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B2 (set of two EN-MH2 batteries)1 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries)1 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-72 (includes two rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2)1 Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2)1 AC Adapter EH-65A (connect as shown) COOLPIX L26 1 1 2 2 AC adapter COOLPIX L25 1 1 Reference Section 2 2 AC Adapter EH-62B cannot be used.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution Clock not set. Set date and time. E41 Battery exhausted. Replace the batteries. 10 Q (flashes in red) Camera cannot focus. • Refocus. • Use focus lock. 26, 28 64 Please wait for the camera to finish recording. Wait until the image is saved and the message disappears from the display. – Memory card is write protected. Write-protect switch is in “lock” position. Slide write-protect switch to “write” position.
Display Cause/Solution Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes No Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera. Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. Be sure to select No and make copies of any images which need to be kept before formatting the memory card. Select Yes and press the k button to format the memory card. Out of memory. Memory card is full. • Select smaller image size. • Delete images. • Insert new memory card. • Remove memory card and use internal memory.
Display A Cause/Solution Image cannot be modified. Cannot edit selected image. • Select images that support editing function. • Movies cannot be edited. E6 – Cannot record movie. Time out error while saving movie on the memory card. Select memory card with faster write speed. 13 Memory contains no images. No images in the internal memory or memory card. • Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera’s internal memory.
Display A Cause/Solution Reference Section System error Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. 10, 21 Printer error: check printer status. Printer error. Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: check paper Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer.
Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product...............................................F2 The Camera.............................................................................................................F2 Batteries ...................................................................................................................F4 Memory Cards .......................................................................................................F6 Cleaning and Storage........................
Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Nikon camera, observe the following precautions and the precautions noted in “For Your Safety” (A viii - xiv) when using or storing your camera. B Do Not Subject the Product to Strong Shocks The product may malfunction if dropped or struck. Additionally, do not touch or apply force to the lens or lens cover.
B Turn the Camera off Before Removing the Batteries, AC adapter, or Memory card Removing the batteries, AC adapter, or memory card while the camera is on could damage the camera or memory card. If removed while the camera is saving or deleting data, data may be lost and the camera's memory or the memory card may be damaged. B Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.
Batteries Be sure to read and follow the warnings noted in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xiv) before use. B Notes About Using Batteries • Used batteries may overheat. Handle with caution. • Do not use batteries beyond their recommended expiration date. • Do not turn the camera on and off repeatedly if discharged batteries are inserted in the camera. B Spare Batteries We recommend carrying spare batteries depending on where you are shooting. It may be difficult to purchase batteries in certain areas.
B Notes About Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries • If you repeatedly charge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries while they still have some charge remaining, the message Battery exhausted. may be displayed prematurely when using the batteries. This is due to the “memory effect,” in which the amount of charge the batteries can hold decreases temporarily. Use the batteries until there is no charge remaining and they will return to their normal behavior. • Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries discharge even when not being used.
Memory Cards Use only Secure Digital memory cards. Approved memory cards ➝ A 15 Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. Do not format the memory card using a computer. Before using a memory card with this camera, format the card using this camera if the card has been used with another device. Before using a new memory card, we recommend using this camera to format the card.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints, oil, or other grime, wipe the area with a soft, dry cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth. Do not wipe forcefully or wipe with a rough cloth, otherwise the camera may be damaged or malfunction. Body • Remove dust or lint with a blower. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
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 A Cause/Solution Technical Notes and Index Camera turns off without warning. 21 • Battery is exhausted. • Camera has turned off automatically to save power. 86, E53 F4 • The camera or battery have become too cold and cannot operate properly. 21 21 2, 22 Monitor is blank.
A Problem Cause/Solution Date and time of recording are not correct. • If camera clock has not been set, “Date not set” indicator flashes during shooting and movie recording. Images and movies saved before clock is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2012 00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date from the Time zone and date option in the setup menu. • Check camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as required. 16, 86, E41 No indicators displayed in monitor.
Characteristics of Digital Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Problem Images are blurred. A Cause/Solution • Use flash. • Enable electronic VR or motion detection. • Use D (best shot selector). • Use tripod and self-timer. 50 86, E48, E50 40, 48, E27 53 Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor. Smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor.
Cause/Solution A 86, E52 No sound when shutter is released. • Off is selected for Sound settings > Shutter sound in setup menu. No sound is heard with some shooting modes and settings, even when On is selected. • Do not block the speaker. AF-assist illuminator does not light (L26 only). Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light depending on the current scene mode, even when Auto is selected. 86, E51 Images appear smeared. Lens is dirty.
A Problem Cause/Solution Skin tones are not softened. • In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be smoothed. • Use Skin softening in the playback menu for images containing four or more faces. Saving images takes time. It may take more time to save images in the following situations.
Problem Images are not displayed on TV. Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected. • • • • • • Camera is off. Battery is exhausted. USB cable is not correctly connected. Camera is not recognized by the computer. Confirm system requirements. Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2. Technical Notes and Index Images to be printed are not displayed.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L26 or COOLPIX L25 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels COOLPIX L26: 16.1 million COOLPIX L25: 10.1 million Image sensor COOLPIX L26: 1/2.3-in. type CCD; approx. 16.44 million total pixels COOLPIX L25: 1/3-in. type CCD; approx. 10.44 million total pixels Lens 5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length COOLPIX L26: 4.6-23.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 26-130 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) COOLPIX L25: 4.0-20.
Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage 7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment Approx. 98% horizontal and 98% vertical Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical Media Internal memory (approx. 20 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.
Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter • 1/2000 -1 s • 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode) COOLPIX L26: Electronically-controlled ND filter (–2.
Technical Notes and Index Power sources • • • • Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries Two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available separately) AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) Battery life COOLPIX L26: Still pictures*: • Approx. 200 shots when using alkaline batteries • Approx. 680 shots when using lithium batteries • Approx. 350 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries Movies: • Approx. 50 min when using alkaline batteries (HD 720p) • Approx.
• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries operated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 (±2)°C (73 (±4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to P 4608×3456 for the L26, i 3648×2736 for the L25.
Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards. • Exif version 2.3: Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.
Index Symbols A AC adapter .......................................... 12, E64 AF-assist illuminator ................. 2, 86, E51 Alkaline batteries............................................... 10 Aperture value .................................................... 27 Audio/video cable........ 70, E12, E64 Audio/video-in jack ........................ 70, E12 Auto flash ................................................................ 51 Auto mode............................................................
Blink proof............................................ 45, E23 Blink warning..................................... 87, E56 Brightness ..................................................... E45 BSS............................................................ 40, E27 Button sound.............................................. E52 C Calendar display ................................................ 67 Charger........................................................... E64 Close-up k ..............................
H Help ........................................................................... 35 Multi-shot 16............................................... E27 Museum l.......................................................... 40 I N Identifier......................................................... E63 Image mode......................................................... 60 Internal memory................................................ 14 J JPG.................................................................
Rechargeable battery ............................ E64 Recording movies............................................. 78 Red-eye reduction.................................... 51, 52 Reset all ................................................. 87, E59 Rotate image ..................................... 68, E35 RSCN................................................................. E63 Skin softening............ 45, 68, E8, E22 Sleep mode.................................................. E53 Slide show ...........
Volume .................................................................... 83 W Welcome screen............................. 86, E40 White balance .................................. 48, E24 Z Zoom ........................................................................ 24 Zoom control ......................................... 2, 4, 24 Zoom in................................................................... 24 Zoom out...............................................................
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